To: Aka Manto | From: Lord Mitsuo

[Mitsuo Akihiro]

IKN Haruna, Shikoku, House Kusari, 835 A.S

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Lord Protector Akihiro Mitsuo - Kusari Naval Forces

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Aka Manto,

I wish to extend my personal thankings for defending Kusari. Your fighting skills are unmatched amongst the pilots I have witnessed in battle. Should you so desire, I may arrange for your transfer to the Nagasaki at once. I must, however, also urge restraint -- though it need not be mentioned once more, it is not our desire to seek a direct confrontation with the Republic of Liberty at present, as our forces are still consolidating near the border.

I ask of you to forward your flight logs from Galileo. Your wingmate has already done so, and I shall speak to him soon, yet it is my utmost desire to understand every angle of this incident. Do this and resume your duties in the service of our Emperor.

With utmost regards,
Lord Protector Mitsuo

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