Ace Pilot Requesting Deployment

ORT fired a charged laser beam. Though it did not hit the Mystic Eyes Train directly,

the tremendous shock wave forced the train into a difficult maneuver—a 720-degree spin in midair.

Although it landed safely, the situation grew increasingly dire.

Yuan Shikai said, "This isn't working. Forget two minutes—we won't even last one. Is there anything we can do?"

Van-Fem said, "Don't look at me. I may be a True Ancestor, but I'm still flesh and blood. ORT has special attacks that target planetary life. I'm made of paper as far as it's concerned."

"Lita Rozay-en does have a finishing move, but she can't use it. Although she's gained life, the vast majority of her body is still mechanical. The first carriage is her cockpit."

"According to her, finding a compatible pilot would let her unleash a powerful special move. Unfortunately, we've tried plenty of people, and not one was compatible. None of them could pilot her."

"Why don't you give it a shot? We've got nothing to lose. Who knows, it might work. Though I have no idea how reliable this finishing move is."

Yuan Shikai said, "Seriously, you knew ORT was here, and you didn't prepare anything?"

Van-Fem said, "Before we met you, we were being extremely careful. After meeting you, we immediately started preparing for an Imaginary Number Dive. Who knew ORT would move so fast?"

Yuan Shikai said, "Let me try. Let's see just what kind of compatibility it takes to pilot her."

The junction between the second and first carriages had originally been a decorated wall.

A door suddenly appeared there and opened automatically. With no time to think, Yuan Shikai rushed inside.

A ripple formed the instant he entered. Yuan Shikai felt as though his entire body had plunged into water. Weightlessness followed, along