217 But It's Not Finished Yet [200 PS]

The success rate was only 5%.

Despite all the bold declarations, that probability was just too low.

Hydra needed to be eliminated, no doubt about that.

But after spending years building the Rhodes Island base, the thought of losing it in one fell swoop was painful.

So before taking any drastic action, Kagura decided to make some preparations.

Firing the main cannon of an unfinished battleship was no easy task.

"Cortana, all I need to do is blow up Hydra's piece of junk with the main cannon. Everything else is unnecessary."

"Shut down all non-essential systems to stabilize the ship."

First, Kagura disabled all unnecessary system modules, whether incomplete or simply not required for this mission. Reducing the risk of system failures was the top priority.

"Disconnect auxiliary engine pathways."

"Shut down propulsion modules, communication systems, cafeteria services, restrooms, life support, auto-repair, shields, armor recharging—everything except the main cannon."

"Command confirmed, Master."

Cortana executed the instructions. "Master, the attitude control module is required for main cannon targeting, but it's currently unresponsive and cannot be used."

"Hmm, in that case, shut it down too."

Kagura nodded. "We can use the orbital equipment stations as decoys to lure Hydra's battleship into the main cannon's firing line. Once it's in position—boom!—problem solved!"

"Calculating firing trajectory..."

Cortana processed the plan. "Impressive, Master. With this approach, we won't even need to adjust the cannon turret, greatly reducing the risk of catastrophic failure."

"…Wait, catastrophic failure?!"

"Yes, Master." '

"The turret's containment chamber is incomplete."

"Rotating beyond a five-degree angle will cause an energy leak, resulting in a devastating explosion, potentially destroying the entire base."

"Can you not phrase it like that?!" Kagura groaned. "Alright, now that we have a plan—let's get started!"

"Cortana, begin orbital adjustments for all 'Halo' stations."

"Use the 'Hammer of Heaven' to destroy as many Hydra carriers as possible while avoiding enemy fire. Ensure their paths intersect with the main cannon's firing line."

"Command confirmed. If the enemy cooperates, the firing window will last approximately 2.5 seconds."

"2.5 seconds is plenty."

Kagura activated additional holographic displays and manually prepared the main cannon.

"Disengaging safety locks, stabilizing capacitor voltage to 80,000 kilometers, sealing all compartments, and setting fire control to maximum alert."

A blaring alarm echoed through the underground shipyard. Workers dropped everything to ensure the half-built battleship didn't self-destruct upon firing.

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"Attention, all personnel! Cease all current operations."

"Initiate primary engine startup and module integration. Skip steps A1 through C869, proceed directly to main cannon charging!"

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The announcement rang through the base, guiding personnel to their stations with rhythmic alert tones.

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"First, second, and third safety restraints—disengaged. External power—disconnected. Power safety protocols—overridden."

"'Queen' command unit preparing to connect to the bridge. Holographic interface loaded. Neural link module confirmed."

"Establishing ship-wide neural connection. Highest command authority logged in—ID confirmed: Kagura, Serial No. 001."

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Employee A: "???"

Employee B: "Why are we suddenly activating the main engines? Is this a drill… or the end of the world?"

Employee C: "No idea. Doesn't feel like a drill, though."

Employee A: "This is the main cannon activation sequence. What's the young lady planning to shoot?"

Employee B: "No way… If she wants to fire something, I-I volunteer as tribute!"

Employee C: "No, you do not!"

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"Primary engine activation complete. Capacitor charging and weapon systems online."

"Voltage stable at 96% of maximum limit. Cooling systems operating normally."

"Damage control teams—standby."

In the center of the underground shipyard, the massive warship, spanning thousands of meters, lit up.

Docking supports shifted, releasing parts of the ship as mechanical systems roared to life. The engine's hum grew louder, accompanied by synchronized warning alarms.

At that moment, humanity's industrial prowess was on full display. The underground base exuded a breathtaking fusion of romance and science fiction.

With most modules offline as planned, only the main cannon and its essential systems remained active, ensuring the half-finished battleship wouldn't collapse under its own weight.

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"Updated calculations: current success rate—68%. Your adjustments are proving effective, Master."

"Hmm." Kagura nodded. "Switching to manual targeting mode."

"Transfer main cannon control to me. This will maximize the ship's processing power, preventing system overloads and calculation errors."

"Master, without AI-assisted aiming, shot accuracy cannot be guaranteed."

"Don't worry." Kagura smirked. "I'm an autonomous humanoid. My processing power surpasses this ship's main computer."

"As you wish, Master"

"Heh, okay! Let's do this—Operation One Shot to End It All begins now!"

"Firing pathway confirmed."

"Main cannon online."

"Targeting route: A16. Direct-fire mode engaged."

"Outer hull armor and launch bay barriers opening."

"Ensuring unobstructed firing path!"

On the tranquil Rhodes Island, flocks of birds suddenly took flight in panic.

The ground trembled. Cracks formed. Rocks split apart, revealing hidden metallic structures underneath.

A concealed mountain gate slowly opened, its interior illuminated by three rows of guiding LED lights.

"We don't need to launch the whole battleship, just the cannon. Align it with the firing exit."

Kagura raised the main cannon's interface, adjusting its elevation. "Set firing angle to +87 degrees. Manual firing mode—engaged."

The "Queen" command center shifted all displays to focus solely on the main cannon.

A massive holographic control panel materialized before the girl.

The mechanical devices on her arms transformed into two triggers—the final activation mechanism for the main cannon.

The operation was simple: left hand to lock on, right hand to fire.

But before that, every targeting calculation and adjustment had to be made manually.

[Basic Electronic Hacking: Activated]

Normal intuition and computing power wouldn't be enough for this level of targeting precision.

After all, the battleship's main cannon couldn't rotate. The firing trajectory was fixed.

Once fired, the shot had to travel from 1,600 meters underground to strike a target 70,000 kilometers away in space.

This wasn't just a matter of precise trajectory calculations and a flawless firing window—it demanded absolute perfection in manual control.

Kagura linked her consciousness directly to the targeting system using electronic hacking, turning her brain into a high-speed processor.

She input the targeting data directly, ensuring that this shot would not—could not—miss.

She had no intention of blowing up her own base in the process.

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