"State your name, identity, affiliated organization, reason for attacking the base, and objective."
While Xiao Ran sized her up, the woman was doing the same to him. The white mask prevented her from seeing his face, much less his eyes or expression. It added an air of unknown mystery, and there seemed to be something unquestionable in his calm tone, making the female pilot slightly uncomfortable.
Having been captured and imprisoned, with no idea what lay ahead, then watching the people who had been with her get shot dead without hesitation by the MS—it had shaken the woman deeply as well. It made her realize that the other side did not care at all whether their captives lived or died, nor did they have any intention of allowing them to display abilities beyond those of humans in this world.
Even as Participants, even with abilities that people in this world did not possess, they could not possibly use flesh and blood to fight against giant steel creations—MS.
Not knowing what would happen next, fear of the unknown, the mysterious, and death had long since plunged her mind into dread and confusion. She also knew very clearly that she had only two advantages over the other Participants: first, she had surrendered voluntarily; second, she was a woman.
After passing through several worlds, the woman understood very well that, even in different worlds, women were more likely than men to receive some Special Treatment and care. Especially since she had surrendered of her own accord, she was more likely to earn this army's goodwill than those Participants who resisted or tried to escape.
Though deeply on guard inside, the woman displayed her weak side. With both hands held before her, she asked softly, "Who are you? If I tell you, can you