Last Chapter Recap: "Still, I'm looking forward to tomorrow, dr. Ivanna… I can't wait to see your face twisted with pleasure at the mere sight of my face… heh heh… hahahahaha!" Adam laughed.
NOW
Ah, what a beautiful day. I finally caught some sleep while dear doctor was being brainwashed by my machine… this is bliss-
Deck Crew
"Ensign Black reporting for duty!" Adam saluted.
Selana just nodded. I can't help women's humours. Time to start properly doing my job as an intelligence officer.
...Huh? I think we're slightly off the initial course.
"Lieutenant Brody, the map—" Adam began.
"Ah, you weren't told?" Brody replied. "Last night, we took an unexpected detour."
"I didn't notice at all," Adam said. "What happened?"
Instead of answering right away, lt. Brody leaned towards my ear, as if there were enemy spies on the deck.
"We're being tailed," Brody said seriously.
"Huh? But—" Adam began, his voice trailing off in confusion.
I take a glance at my instruments, but there's no other ship on our radars zero reaction. There shouldn't be any ships within eight hours range from goliath.
"I get your confusion," Brody said. "Apparently, the commander noticed them by accident around midnight. She tried to shake them off."
"Did she succeed?" Adam asked, his voice laced with concern.
"I don't know," Brody shook his head, his expression serious. "I think it was some kind of anomaly, but we can't take any chances."
"Right," Adam replied, his voice steady.
Even a slight delay might cause severe problems for the space titans, knowing their approach to timetables.
"However, we're pretty deep in the Space Titans' territory," Adam said, his tone thoughtful. "I don't think any Neo Pirates' ship would be so brave to follow us this far, at least not without heavy reinforcements."
"That's what makes it even more suspicious," Brody said, his voice tense. "They may know about our mission."
"Oh," Adam said.
"Have your eyes wide open, Ensign," Brody commanded, his tone serious. "If you catch anything unusual, report to the captain immediately."
"Roger," Adam said, his voice steady.
Damn, looks like I really won't be able to enjoy myself with the Ivanna until late night… bummer. Then again, I am also curious about this shadow ship. Like lt. Brody said, I better be watchful.
Canteen
Man, I'm so hungry, I could eat a space whale.
After hours of being glued to machines, my belly is grumbling.
"What to choose, what to choose..." Adam muttered under his breath.
"I suggest omelets, the texture does well..." a woman's voice came from behind.
Adam jumped slightly, startled. He spun around quickly to see who had interrupted his thoughts.
"Y-your highness!" Adam stammered.
"Geez," Tila smiled, "I'm not some kind of animal to be scared of."
"Your Highness, you just surprised me," Adam said.
"Is that so?" Tila said, her voice laced with amusement. "I guess I've gotten really good at sneaking around."
"Are you done?" Tila asked, her voice a bit more impatient this time. "I'd like to eat something as well."
"Ah, sorry. I'm done, yes," Adam said.
I must've spaced out. Damn, she really is a looker. She stands out with her fair skin and silken hair. With this kind of hot body.
"Captain told me you," Tila stated. "Lt. Brody and Lt. Chand are the only men on the crew."
"On the upper deck, Highness," Adam answered. "There are also engineers and other servicemen below us."
"Hmmm..." Tila smiled.
That smile. That damn smile.
"Must be nice," Tila teased, "being surrounded by so many beautiful women."
"Are you speaking of yourself as well, Your Highness?" Adam asked.
"Of course, I don't like to engage in false modesty," Tila said with a smile. "However, on Goliath, I don't feel too... how should I put it?"
"Out of place?" Adam asked.
"Let's go with that," Tila said. "So? Are you enjoying yourself, Ensign?"
"My entire attention is devoted to the success of this mission," Adam said sincerely.
"Is that so?" Tila teased. "I think I saw you scooping Lt. Laura once or twice."
She what? How- damn, maybe it's that obvious? Those tits are eye-catching as hell, but…
"Lt. Laura is a bit, uh, hard to ignore," Adam shook his head. "However, I like to think of myself as a professional, I don't go by base lust, Your Highness."
"How boring," Tila pouted. "Are you really a defector from the Neo-Terran?"
"Not all Neo-Terran nobles are sex-obsessed maniacs, Highness," Adam said, shaking his head.
Some more conversation while eating with Princess Tila, like ships, food, likes, and dislikes, etc. After finishing eating, I salute the princess and retreat from the canteen.