St.Orca's Secret Operation P.2 - Stage 3

Opening

Walking around the familiar city where the shopping mall is.
Undine, who is charge of the escort today, was more excited than usual.

Undine: Wow... its really beautiful...

If you like something you can take it to home.

Undine: Really?!

Undine, who started running after hearing my words, put her face in the windows.

Undine: "Trebian"... Isnt this a luxury item?!
         It is preserved well... To the AGS who fought earlier...
         I have to thank you!

Looks like Undine was having fun, she started to enter multiple stores to take more things.
She was smiling, but I couldnt help feeling sorry for her...
Because she had to escort me, we had to tell her about the surprise party...
I have to make sure she has fun today...
I followed her into the store and sat.
How is your life in Orca?

Undine: Its not really go at all.
        I used to fly around the wide sky to my hearts content and I always was on the deck sunbathing!
        No matter how big the Orca is Fortune always maintains it.
        But now that we are fighting again there are many inconvenients...

Ohh... I see...

I said that in a low volume but...
Undine, who had been complaining without hesitation, turned and looked at me.

Undine: Eh?! Nonononono!! Its not like that!!
        Its just a little inconvenient...! Just a little! A little!
        Commander takes care of me... so its okay!
        Oh... and...
        Im fighting for commander now...
        I like it...

Undine was in front of me before I realised.
Her face was red and her voice was shaking and trembling.
She was scared, staring at me as she was worried.

You said that you would let me taste your cheesecake the other day, right?

Undine: ...?

Can I eat it once we get home? Im hungry.
Undine listened to my words and thought about them for a while, her eyes got wide and started to shine.

Undine: Ah...
        Yes! Ill feed you the best cheesecake you ever had!

Im looking forward to it. Have you finished taking what you like? Can we go?

Undine: Yes! Yes! Hihi...

Then, the moment I stood up and saw that smile, my vision was distorted.

Eh...?

Undine: Commander? Whats wrong?

Oh... its nothing... dont worry...
Then my limbs suddenly lost energy.
My body was gradually leaning...
Then...
I hit my face on the cold floor.
The sound of the packages hitting the floor and Undines voiced echoed on the spot.

Undine: Commander?!

I tried to get up but I didnt have enough energy anymore.

Undine: Commander? Commander!

Ah... eh...

Undine: Are you okay? Commander!!

Ah, yes...
Thanks that Undine shook me, I managed to keep my consciousness...
While I was desperately trying to get up I heard someone elses footsteps.

Undine: Armand! The commander...! The commander...!
Armand: Yes, I know.

The footsteps were approaching.

Armand: Excuse me, Your Majesty.

Ar... mand...?
She rolls up the sleeves of my jacket. Then I feel a tingling sensation in my arm.

Armand: This is a special injection prepared by Daphne-San.
        Its only temporary, so you need to go back to Orca for medical treatment.
        Undine can you help me? I want to lie down His Majesty.
Undine: Y-Yes...!

I feel my body floating after I hear something being assembled.
I see... I entrust myself to them.

Armand: A little more patience. We will carry you to the Orca soon.

I understand...
Thanks to the injections, I had enough consciousness to at least reply...
I didnt know what to do, my hands were hurtling over my body.
When I caught Undine she looked like she was in shock.
Oh... Im really... sorry for today...
...Im fine.

Undine: Yes... Yes...

When I heard Undines reply... a desire to sleep grew on me...

Armand: You dont have to endure it. Please rest You Majesty.

.....

Armand: Because we are by your side.

Armands words broke the tension.
Shortly after hearing her, I fell asleep.
On the verge of losing consciousness, with the noisy engine, I feel I could hear a voice with an urgent tone...


Ending

Marie: How is His Excellency?
Constantia: He is taking a rest thanks to Daphne injection.
            Fortunately, there are no major health problems...
Marie: After all... It is because he was overworking right?
Constantia: Yes, it seems medical treatment will be needed for a while.
Marie: Well then, lets maintain the emergency state for a while.
       By the way... I cant see May anywhere. Wasnt she in the Orca?
       Where is Captain May now?
Angel: The captain has already gone out and is on the alert.
       If I have something to do, Im instructed to listen instead.
Constantia: I see... Is May okay?
Angel: Yes, you dont need to worry.
Marie: I got it. Go to her.
Angel: Yes, thank you for your concern.
       Then Im...
Armand: The other captain also said that they would continue to carry their respective missions.
        Using the manual prepared by his Majesty in advance.
Constantia: Armand...
            I grateful, thanks to you Master was able to return.
Armand: No, it was to everyones preparations.
        I was only able to specify the time this could happen to some extent.
Marie: But he was saved.
       So this is the best outcome...
       His excellency wont rest obediently when you ask him to do.
Armand: Thats right. No matter what variable I use, the predictions were all the same.
Constantia: I am bit worried about whats next.
            What should we do with the party and the normal work...?
Armand: Im sure His Majesty wouldnt like to cancel the surprise party.
Marie: Hmm... Armand, when do you think His Excellency can work again?
Armand: Yes, according on Daphnes findings and my predictions.
        It doesnt matter he moves.
        However, for the time being, he needs to avoid work.
        I think its better if he rest more.
Marie: I see... Are Constantia and Labiata still willing to change their minds?
Cosntantia: Yes...
            It seems that Labiata onee-chan still thinks she shouldnt come forward.
            She will only come out if the situation get worse, for now she wants to work as much as possible in the back side...
Marie: She still feels guilty for pointy her sword to His Excellency.
       She should know that she already did more than enough to earn His majesty forgiveness...
       However if she herself wants that, it cant be helped.
       Now, even behind the scenes, she is working hard...
       We have no choice but believe in her.
       However dont hesitate to ask Labiata for backup if you can, Okay?
Constantia: Yes I will.
Marie: ALright, Ill take the command of the troops and increase vigilance.
       Ill take care of His Excellency internal work too.
Armand: Yes leave it to us.
Constantia: Yes...
            When Master fainted... I thought he was going to die.
            Thank you again... Armand-san.
Armand: Your welcome.
        For the time being, I have a good idea about Majestys rest.
        According to Hordes report, a natural hot springs has been discovered.
Constantia: Ah...! In other words, you mean that Master could rest there, right?
Armand: Yes, Doctor will help His Majestys to spend some there.
        Work is in progress.
Constantia: We always give her more work... even thought she is already preparing the party...
Armand: We will run out of manpower because His Majesty cannot work.
        We ask have to ask other people for help.
Constantia: When it comes to helping... Alexandra and Audrey...
            We also need someone to take care of Master.
            Hmm... At this time, those who didnt have the opportunity to share time with Master...
Armand: Thats a good idea.
        But that person must be able give His Majesty a peaceful time.
Constantia: Thats right. In this situation I she fits perfectly this position.
Armand: Then Ill be in charge of all internal operations.
        Constantia I would like to thank you for taking care of His Majesty.

At the same time, in captains room.

...the ceiling.
They even decorated the ceiling of my room...
I slowly got up thinking about that, .
...Undine?
Undine was lying on the bed, she was crying when I called her.
She raised her face, tears were coming down from her eyes.

Undine: Commander...

Did you sleep well?

Undine: I-Im not sleeping!
        ...Commander are you okay? Did you sleep well?

The injection left near to the pillow had 1/3 left.
I try to turn my neck and shoulder.

Yes. Im okay.

Undine: Are you? They said you need to rest for the time being.

Did Daphne say so?
I think I heard Daphnes voice while I was sleeping.

Undine: Yeah... Physical fatigue might be controlled now, but you need to be away from work to heal your mental fatigue.
        You have no choice but rest.

Uh... I dont have time...
I making the preparations for the party... I also have the other work...

Undine: Eh?! You cant!!

Undine stops me and makes me stay in the futon when I tried to get up.

Undine: Im escorting the commander today, so Im in charge of your well being. You need to ask me first!
        ...If the commander collapses again while he is by my side... I...

Ah...
I dont think I can imagine the amount of guilt that Undine must be feeling now.
Its not your fault Undine.

Undine: But...

She is still feels bad.
I cant help now...
Lets take a rest for now. Will you be by my side?

Undine: Yes! Leave it to me!

When I lie down again, Undine puts her hand on my head.
What are you doing?

Undine: Im sorry... I read in the previous book that this can help to recover from illness

When I saw Undine, she had a super serious face that didnt suit the act.
She looked so serious that I wanted to laugh.
But her hands were warm and surprisingly effective.
I feel the fatigue leaving my body...
I fell asleep again while listening to Undines voice.