Battleship Girl (4) Tatakai no Hate ni

is the fourth volume of the Battleship Girl light novel series, written by Tsumugu Hashimoto and Illustrated by Yasuyuki Syuri. It was released under the Dengeki Bunko Imprint in December 2000.

Synopsis
The disposition given to the battleship Natsumi, who returned to federal territory, was unexpected, as he went to the small galaxy, the Kingdom of Riruka, as a military advisory group. All the crew members, including Yutaro, who are relieved. But the reality was different. The Kingdom of Riruka that I visited was inspired by the neighboring Republic of Riruka. Quart and Farinas troops also joined the Republic of Riruka, and their military power was incomparably stronger than that of the Kingdom of Riruka. The true aim of the Federation was to get Natsumi involved in the war and sink it. And Natsumi, who is desperate, makes a shocking decision ... !! The 4th science fiction comedy presented by the winner of the 4th Dengeki Novel Grand Prize "Gold Award", Tsumugu Hashimoto.

(source: Amazon JP - Translated)