Writing Love Letters in the Enemy’s Toilet - A Vow of Eternal Love, Even After Rebirth (Transmigration) - Chapter 39 – Determination

The next morning, Helios said goodbye to the children and returned to headquarters.

He went straight to Commander Mac’s office. “Helios, reporting back,” he said.

Mac nodded. “Good timing. Can you attend a meeting right away?”

“Yes, sir,” Helios replied.

Mac pressed a button on his desk. “Camille, Tia, and Ares — gather in the meeting room. Camille, sorry, but grab Sid on the way.”

When everyone gathered, Commander Mac began, “Today, I want to share the results from the investigation of the Azure Dragon, the Black Dragon, and their soldiers.”

He turned to Sid. “Sid, give your report.”

Sid nodded. “Starting with the Azure Dragon. No soldier’s body was found inside. The only thing recovered was a human brain.”

Everyone fell silent.

Sid continued, “That brain was horrifying. Machines were implanted inside it — devices that suppress the neocortex, the part that controls emotion, and instead enhance the functions of the amygdala and limbic system — the areas that amplify emotion.”

He paused briefly before going on. “As for the Black Dragon, our research shows it amplifies its soldier’s abilities through pure hatred.”

“The soldier we captured has recently regained some awareness — the brainwashing is wearing off. He told us that he once lived in a nation beneath Mars’ surface, called Niflheim. He said he was drafted by the Animus Federation to help in Mars’ colonization. But after a medical examination, he remembers nothing.”

“It’s safe to say that within the Animus Federation, brainwashing and human experimentation are common.”

“That’s everything so far.”

Ares clenched his fists. “Those bastards… that’s sick.”

Commander Mac’s face hardened. “As you heard, the enemy doesn’t care about methods. According to that soldier, anyone with abilities was forced into the colonization effort. He’s begging us — Providence — to save his comrades.”

“The truth is, the soldiers attacking us now likely aren’t our true enemies.”

“Our intelligence says the enemy’s development is accelerating. Their forces are growing stronger. If they send more of those Azure Dragons… can we even hold our ground?”

He took a deep breath. “We must strike first, before their power grows beyond control.”

“But their numbers and strength are unknown. Invading enemy territory would be a high-risk mission. Some in HQ believe we should investigate further before taking that step.”

Mac looked around the room. “You’ll be fighting on the front lines. The greatest risks fall on you. I want your opinions.”

Tia raised her hand. “If we lose in enemy territory, wouldn’t that mean the Trinity could fall into their hands?”

Mac nodded grimly. “You’re right. But no one in our forces has abilities stronger than yours. If we lose you, Earth will have no defense left.”

“Of course, you won’t be going alone. We’ve been preparing for this possibility. The entire Providence fleet will join the mission. This will be a battle for Earth’s survival.”

When Mac finished, Helios finally spoke up. “Sir… I was planning to ask for a favor later, but I’ll say it now.”

He took a step forward. “Yesterday, at the orphanage, I came into contact with an enemy. Her mission was to assassinate me.”

Ares slammed his hand on the table. “Before you could use the Trinity, huh? Damn, that’s dirty!”

Tia leaned forward. “You took her down, right?!”

Helios shook his head. “She wasn’t a true enemy. Like the Black Dragon soldier, she came from a nation on Mars — Niflheim. Her sister and children were taken hostage. She was forced into it.”

Ares muttered, “Unbelievable… they’ll stoop that low?”

Tia frowned. “And how would you know that?”

“When she attacked,” Helios said quietly, “I saw visions — of children being taken. I felt her resolve… she was prepared to die. Later, when I returned to the orphanage and slept, I dreamed — I think it was a memory from a past life.”

He looked toward Mac. “The ones attacking Earth now — they’re descendants of humanity exiled by our ancestors… aren’t they, Mac?”

Mac was silent for a long moment. “It’s true. That fact has been hidden throughout history. The ones striking now are our distant kin, cast out long ago. That’s why Providence has held back. We’ve endured, believing retribution was deserved. But if they’ve dragged other planets into this — we can’t stay idle any longer.”

Helios nodded. “I see… then it’s true. She and I… we were both deeply tied to that past.”

He explained everything he’d seen in the dream — his past life, the woman, the connection between them.

Ares grinned faintly. “So… you fell for your assassin, huh?”

Helios turned red. “Don’t tease me! In that life, I only ever… admired her.”

He clenched his fists. “But now, I want to save those children. If you’ll allow it — I want to infiltrate enemy territory myself.”

Tia smiled. “A pure love, huh? I don’t hate that kind of thing.”

Helios groaned. “Oh, come on…”

Tia suddenly said, “Anyway, I’ll go with you. I’ve got a brain tumor — who knows how long I’ve got. Might as well make it count.”

Ares shot up. “You what?! Why didn’t you tell us?!”

Tia crossed her arms. “What would’ve changed if I did?” She glanced at Helios. “You knew, didn’t you?”

Helios nodded. “I overheard her talking to Sid.”

Sid looked away, scratching his head.

“I knew something was up,” Tia sighed. “You’ve been acting weird lately, Sid.”

Mac frowned. “Why wasn’t this reported?”

Sid lowered his gaze. “Sorry, sir…”

Tia smiled softly. “Don’t blame him. He told me to get surgery, but if I did, I wouldn’t be able to pilot Genbu anymore. I made him promise to keep quiet. If I make it back alive, I’ll get the operation. So don’t scold him.”

Ares forced a laugh. “Then if I make it back, maybe I’ll get a girlfriend. Or hey, Tia — you could be mine.”

Tia glared. “In your dreams!”

Ares grinned wider. “That’s fine — you’ve already got eyes for Mares anyway.”

Helios blinked. “Wait, really?”

Tia’s face turned crimson. “D-don’t be stupid!”

Ares leaned in. “I’m not wrong. Mares definitely likes you.”

Tia’s voice dropped to a whisper. “Idiot…”

Ares grinned. “Then we’ve all got something to fight for. Let’s come back alive.”

Mac stood tall. “The Providence Defense Force will now commence Operation Animus Break — to rescue Mars’ natives and destroy the enemy. Launch is scheduled for five days from now, at 1800 hours. Prepare for deployment.”

He continued, “I know each of you has things left to do — people to see. So, for the next three days, you’re all on leave. Spend your time wisely. Leave no regrets. That’s all.”

As the team began to rise, Mac stopped them. “Oh, one more thing.”

He looked at Tia. “Go see Mares.”

Tia groaned, “Ugh, not you too, Mac…” But despite her words, a shy smile tugged at her lips.