chapter 2: Gute Nacht Major Viktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakov

Viktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakov was always a very loyal individual. That is why she joined the lieutenant colonel in the Gestapo despite its bad reputation. She adores the lieutenant colonel ever since they had met. The lieutenant colonel was always looking out for her like the time she assists her in getting a promotion so that she can be moved from the front lines. When she found out that she was going to be her secretary/ second in command she could not have been happier.

Thanks to her she had met a lot of good people like the men from the 35th mage battalion. They went through a lot together like the many battles on the front lines and the secret missions that change the course of many wars. That only deepen their bonds with each other and they started to treat each other like family. Even though the lieutenant colonel didn't acknowledge it she herself had grown quite attached to her battalion. It was sad we had to leave them. Hopefully, they would be fine on their own.

(6:00 am in the morning Gestapo headquarters)

They had just arrived at Gestapo headquarters. It is 6:00 am so the sun just came out. Their new jobs won't start until night. So they are just unpacking all their stuff and arranging their rooms to their liking. The Lieutenant Colonel seems to not own a lot of things except for basic necessities. While I have to unpack a lot of stuff, mostly things I like which are primarily junk that I got from my travels with the lieutenant colonel.

After all, my things were unpacked I went out to explore our new workplace and living quarters. This building was located in the middle of the Imperial Capital Berun. It was a big castle-like structure that was colored a dull shade of gray with the Empire flag hanging on the side of the building. In front of the building, there is the statue of the first emperor on horseback with sword drawn. The interior of the building was very fancy with wide hallways and big windows. at the center of the building, there was a garden with a large water fountain in the middle and the tiles surrounding it made it look like a cross when seen from above. The flowers that are grown in the garden where nasturtium and lavender. It was a very breathtaking scene. It had an air of serenity like if a war were to happen this will be the only place that was at peace.

On my walk, I met one of the trainees, her age is 16. she was a woman of average height for her age about 159cm. She had blond hair that framed her face with more hair on her right side than on her left while there was a lock of hair covering her forehead and she had a high-rise ponytail. She had green almost blue eyes that look kind. She wore a standard empire military uniform with a sword strapped to the side of her waist. She looks like she just left the military academy. Why was she in the Gestapo one of the empire's darkest divisions?

"New recruit can you please tell me your name," Viktoriya said with a professional air. "My name is Beatrice Waltrud von Kircheisen mam I just came out of the Academy so I might be a little inexperienced so please take care of me, mam." She said with a salute.

"Please I am only just got here so please don't be so formal." Viktoriya said in a kind voice." My name is Major Viktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakov. pleased to meet you Beatrice I hope we get along well."

We went our separate ways after our introductions. She seems nice I hope she has a successful career in the Gestapo.

(12:00 pm in a Cafe somewhere near headquarters)

After looking around the base I decided it was time to get something to eat so I went to a cafe that was recommended to me by a friend. It seems to be a nice place to relax and have something sweet. Perhaps I should get some chocolate for the lieutenant colonel. I hope she likes it. Maybe it will help her relax. She seems to be thinking about her promotion for quite some time. I hope she isn't too stressed about it. After reading the menu she ordered.

"Can I have some angel food cake and some Earl Grey tea to go along with it?" The Major ordered."Also, I like some Black Forest gateau to go, please."She ordered thinking about her colonel.

" Right away Mam." The waitress said while heading towards the kitchen.

I hope the cakes here are good as the rumors say they are.

Off in the distance, I see Beatrice walking down the street. She seems to have apprehended 2 criminals and is taking them to the police. I hope nothing dangerous has happened to her.

Then suddenly a girl with long white hair who was crossing the street stop in front of a car. The driver panicked and made a sudden turn that causes the car to crash into a fruit stand across the street. Beatrice runs to help the driver.

The girl who caused the crash was just standing there watching the destruction she caused, but suddenly the girl moved toward the criminals and break their handcuffs with her bare hands.

I couldn't just sit here and watch them escape. So I got out of my seat, left the cafe and unholster my gun then aimed it at the criminal."Don't move you are under arrest by the authority of the Gestapo" I said with a tone of authority that I am not used to.

But the criminals just stare at the girl who just saved them. It was as if they were asking her what to do next. The girl just gave one simple command" RUN!!!" She commanded the 2 to run. I could not just let this happen so I shoot at them. I shot the man to the left in the leg. I tried to shoot the other man but to my surprise, the bullet was stopped by the girl's hand.

When I look at the girl I could tell that she was not a normal girl. She has long white hair that reaches to her ankles and some of the hair covers her right eye. Also, she has pale skin. She wore a white dress with a big white hat that seems to protect her from the sun.

I was about to pull the trigger again but suddenly the girl grabbed the uninjured man and ran into the alley then disappear into the darkness.

I would have given chase if not for the injured man in front of her. She tends to the man's wound until the police arrived. When they arrived they carried the man into their car and drived off. When I look back at the car crash I see Beatrice tending to the driver's injuries. He seems to be ok so we just let him go home after we asked some questions.

I went back to the cafe with Beatrice." Mam is it ok to do this right now?" Beatrice asked with a concerned look on her face.

" Don't worry about too much, it is the police's job to deal with it. So if you are worried about punishment for letting those two out of your sight then don't be. You were helping a man out of a life or death situation so you are excused."I said stating the fact that it was not her fault that it happened. She was busy saving someone else's life.

"So are you going to order something? It's my treat today so you can order anything you want" I said while smiling at her. She seems to have a rough day today so let's get her spirits up.

"Ok, mam I will take you up on that offer." Beatrice said with a nervous look on her face." Can I have a slice of red velvet cake with some tea of your choice, please?"

"Ok, mam." said the waitress while taking down her order."And here is your angel food cake and tea mam."The waitress put down a beautifully decorated angel food cake on the table in front of Viktoriya and left.

"Mam are you sure you can eat all that," Beatrice asked her with a worried look on her face.

"Everything is going to be fine I have eaten far more before," Viktoriya said like this was an everyday occurrence to her.

This shocked Beatrice she did not expect her superior officer to be such a glutton."But still, you should not eat too much." Beatrice said worried about her Superior officer's health.

"It's ok." Viktoriya without a worry in the world.

" Here is your red velvet cake and tea mam." The waitress returns from the kitchen with Beatrice's cake and tea."I hope you two enjoy yourselves." The waitress said before heading to another table.

"It is time to see if the rumors about this place are true," Viktoriya said before using her fork to take a piece of the cake and put it in her mouth. She savers the taste of the cake before swallowing." It is pretty good. It is not too sweet that it overpowers the other flavors but sweet enough that still enjoyable. Truly this is the perfect angel food cake." She said before taking a sip from the tea." It goes great with tea." she said before going into deep thought."This place gets an 8/10 score." She said before taking another piece of the cake.

"Mam I did not know you were a food critic," said Beatrice before taking a bite of her cake.

"I'm not, it's just when working on the frontlines with food that tastes like a punishment you tend to become more appreciative of regular food." Viktoriya said while looking off in the distance." Well enough commentary let's enjoy our food."

(3 hours later)

After 3 hours the two were ready to leave and head back to headquarters.

"Here mam here is your Black Forest gateau to go." The waitress said before giving Viktoriya the packaged cake.

"It is time to head back to headquarters and prepare ourselves for our jobs at the Gestapo," Viktoriya said with a serious tone. All these years working for the lieutenant colonel had hardened her somewhat, she is now a capable leader. When her lieutenant colonel isn't around she is the one who leads.

"Yes, mam we should head back as soon as possible before nightfall." Beatrice said with a salute.

They started to walk back to headquarters. It is almost nightfall when they got back to headquarters. It also seems like every member of the Gestapo is here. Being in the Gestapo one must work at night to keep things Secret.

(Gestapo headquarters)

After returning to headquarters Viktoriya and Beatrice were in the mine hallway getting ready to begin doing their job as members of the Gestapo.

"Have a good night Cadet Kircheisen. I hope we see each other again." said the Major well knowing that they will be seeing each other again because of their job.

"Good night to you to Major Serebryakov. I also hope we see each other again." said the cadet. After saying their goodbyes for the night they return to their rooms to change into their Gestapo uniforms. the uniform consists of a black jacket, a red and white armband on the left sleeve with the Empire sigil on it, black trousers, a black shirt, and a red tie with the Operation Orb in the center of the tie.

After Viktoriya finishes putting on her uniform, she was about to step outside the door until.

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An explosion can be heard from downstairs." Intruder Alert, Intruder Alert" That was the message being sent by the PA system.

Viktoriya was run down the hallway looking for the intruder with a gun hand."Who can be crazy enough to attack Gestapo headquarters when we are at full strength." At night the Gestapo add the numbers advantage when enemies solder were trying to invade.

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Viktoriya was on her way to the front of the building when she came face to face with the enemy. It was a male soldier but there was something wrong with him. Viktoriya feels like she saw him somewhere before. The man had brown hair, a tall build, an eyepatch, and smelled like a rotting corpse.

(to be continued or read chapter 1.)