"How is it? Has my father answered all the questions you asked? Does he really not know what Dawn Company is doing on Heliopolis?"
As soon as Yutaka Goro Island returned, Cagalli immediately rushed up and asked non-stop questions.
Because she wants to know more than anyone else whether Uzummi is innocent in this scandal.
Looking at the nervous and impatient eyes of the girl, Allen replied calmly, "He did answer my question, and I also know the truth about this matter. But unfortunately, I will not tell you the answer. Because there are too many complicated politics behind the whole matter, and the helplessness of being a leader of a small country. Maybe you will understand your father's painstaking efforts when you really grow up and mature."
"What do you mean? Are you saying that my father has been coerced?" Cagalli frowned and asked loudly.
"No, of course not. In other words, you simply cannot correctly understand what is happening now, and you have even preconceived notions of right and wrong, justice and evil at the level of the country. Remember, a country is not an individual and cannot be understood through simple anthropomorphism. Generally speaking, a country is composed of groups with similar interests. In international exchanges, the head of the government The main responsibility is to ensure and meet the demands of these interest groups. This is true for Orb, this is true for P. L. A. N. T, and the same is true for all countries in the Earth Alliance. If you want to know the truth, please try to look at Orb from the perspective of interests, and you will soon find some interesting things.
After saying this, Allen ignored whether Cagalli really understood it, and turned directly back to the MS assembly workshop to start the second upgrade of his machine body.
This time, he wanted to change not only the internal structure, but also the power issue.
Because if nothing unexpected happens, the two nuclear-powered MSs manufactured by the ZAFT Army, Freedom Gundam and Justice Gundam, will be completed soon.
Therefore, Allen is also preparing to switch to nuclear power energy that can resist Neutron Jammer.
Because on a technical level, this isn't anything too difficult.
He slightly nudged the engineers at Dawn Company, and then got the first experimental prototype.
After more than thirty hours of continuous testing, no problems have arisen so far.
Whether it is the maximum power output or the stability of long-term working, it is impeccable.
In short, this thing is ready for actual combat use.
In addition, with sufficient energy, the body's weapon system has also been greatly improved.
Countless energy weapons were installed as if they were free of charge.
There are as many as six large-caliber energy cannons alone.
In addition, the Beam Saber, which is used to cut the opponent's body in close combat, has also been increased to four handles. There is also a special hanging position at the back for Allen's favorite Anti-ship Sword.
Looking at the behemoth that had been transformed and stood in the assembly workshop, Mu couldn't help but admired with twitching lips. "You lunatic, you have really created a terrifying war monster. I simply can't imagine how terrible damage this thing can cause to the enemy if it appears on the battlefield."
"Monster? Maybe! But with this machine, I can finally meet some people."
While saying these words, Allen subconsciously reached out and touched Nancy in his arms.
The latter seemed to feel the murderous intention hidden in his master's heart, and his eyes suddenly flashed with a fierce light.
Just when Mu was still about to say something, Nataru·Bucky Lululu suddenly came from behind and informed directly. "You two, prepare, Archangel will set sail again in forty-eight hours. According to the intelligence provided by Orb Navy, Le Creuset Team has been lingering near the open sea, and it is very likely that he will launch an attack when we go out."
"Oh? So fast?" Mu raised his eyebrows in surprise.
He also thought that Archangel would use the shelter of Orb, a neutral country, to rest for a while.
"There's no way! Atlantic Federation's representatives have urged us several times. If we continue to delay, we may have to go to a military court." Nataru·Bucky Lululu sighed helplessly.
no way!
Who makes Archangel the only new warship that can fight and win against the elite ZAFT Army on the battlefield?
What's more, the huge military-industrial complex is still waiting to obtain the corresponding technology and materials to produce mobile suits at full capacity to fundamentally reverse the disadvantage of the war situation.
"Well, it seems that our vacation is coming to an end. Oh, I almost forgot to ask, how is the work progress at Kira?"
Mu suddenly remembered the Coordinators boy who once showed extreme disgust for war.
Nataru·Bucky Lululu replied without thinking, "He has completed the software upgrade and improvement. Judging from the performance of ordinary people driving Strike, as a general-purpose software Manipulation type system, it can be considered qualified. I have to say that the child's talent in computer programming is simply unparalleled. Maybe he should engage in the development of cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence."
Allen nodded with deep understanding. "I think so too. It is a pity and a waste of talents for people like him to become MS pilots and devote themselves to war and destruction."
"Ha! Are you talking about yourself in disguise? You must know that your talent is much better than Kira." Mu couldn't help but joke.
Allen asked in the same joking tone, "Why, are you jealous again?"
Seeing that the two of them were beginning to quarrel, Nataru·Bucky Lululu turned over Byakugan in annoyance, turned around and walked towards the dock leading to Archangel, and He ordered without replying, "Remember, you still have forty-eight hours. If there is anything you want to do, or if you plan to buy something, you'd better move quickly. Also, pets are prohibited on Archangel. It's best to leave the cat to be raised by others."
Watching the heroic female officer disappear at the end of the corridor, Mu immediately smiled and joked, "See what I said before? Bucky Lululu will definitely not allow you to keep a cat on the ship. Poor little guy, you will be abandoned by your owner soon."
As he said this, this old pervert even deliberately stretched out a finger to tease Nancy.
The next second...
"Meow——"
With a roar, Nancy, who was still in the form of a cat, opened his mouth and bit it as fast as Blitz Gundam could cover his ears.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh please let me go! Damn it! Quickly let go! Otherwise I will get angry!"
The pain from his fingers made Mu couldn't help but scream.
I tried to pull my fingers out several times, but failed.
He couldn't figure out why a little cat could have such a strong bite.
Fortunately, Allen finally winked and asked his pet to open its mouth.
Otherwise, the Naturals strongest driver's right index finger may not be saved.
Afterwards, Mu immediately rushed into the infirmary with bloody fingers and asked the beautiful female doctor to sew several stitches and also give him rabies vaccine and tetanus vaccine.
The entire finger was wrapped with bandages on three sides inside and three outside.
After he came out, he was surprised to find that he had become the laughing stock of the people around him.
Especially the video of being bitten by a cat spread throughout the island.
Whether it is the Orb Defense Forces soldiers stationed here, the Dawn Company staff, or the Archangel officers and soldiers, as soon as they see Mu appear, they can't help but cover their mouths and want to laugh.
The legendary "social death" is nothing more than this.
fortunately!
This social death did not last too long. When Archangel sailed again two days later, everything was over.
As for the people on Archangel, without exception, Mu either threatened them with their military rank or through various PY transactions, and finally deleted their personal stored image data.
After the battleship sailed out of Orb's territorial waters, Captain Murrue immediately cheered up and loudly ordered, "All personnel! Second level combat readiness! Once ZAFT Army battleship MS and battleships are discovered, immediately send Strike and Skygrasper out."
"Understood!"
"Captain, please rest assured. We have made a lot of upgrades this time, and we have sufficient ammunition in stock."
"That's right! Let the enemy come over! We defeated Desert Tiger, and naturally we can also defeat Le Creuset Team."
Perhaps because they had relaxed and repaired their relationship, the morale in the command room was quite high, and there was no trace of the previous tension and frustration.
Nataru·Bucky Lululu noticed this and immediately showed a satisfied smile.
She believed that with these experienced teams, no matter what kind of enemy they were, they would be smashed into pieces.
At the same time, in the deep waters beneath the surface.
The submarine mothership of the ZAFT Army has discovered Archangel leaving the territorial waters of Orb through ultra-long-range sonar.
As the supreme commander, Law Lu Cruze looked at the approaching red dot, touched his chin and pondered for a long time, then turned around and asked, "My Red Queen, are you sure you can stop the opponent's trump card this time?"
"Of course! I've always been confident." Sakura replied in the affirmative without hesitation.
She obviously knew very well that after successively passing through Eighth Fleet and Orb, Allen could definitely upgrade and transform her body.
But no matter how it is upgraded, it will not exceed the world's average technological level.
Therefore, in terms of body performance, even if there is a gap between the two, it will not be too big.
The only question is whether the "pig teammates" behind them who have failed again and again can defeat Strike driven by Teresa and Skygrasper driven by Mu.
Law·Lu·Cruze understood Sakura's eyes and immediately turned his attention to the elites in red uniforms present. "Athrun! Diego! Nicol! Yzak! Tell me, this time you are confident in completing the mission of sinking Archangel Do you know that this is our last chance! Once we cross South Pacific, we will reach Atlantic Federation's sphere of influence. If this dangerous enemy returns safely, the information and technology they bring will give Earth Alliance a key weapon to reverse the situation."
"Please rest assured! Even if we risk our lives this time, we will never take a step back!" Athrun was the first to stand up and express his position.
Because just two days ago, he received a communication from his father.
Patrick Sala asked his son in an extremely stern tone whether he had forgotten his mother's death and the murderers who caused the Bloody Valentine tragedy.
If not!
Then go and prove it with actual actions!
"Captain! Me too!" Diego also took a step forward and assured loudly.
After all, the red uniform he wears represents an honor in P. L. A. N. T.
If I continue to fail like this, I'm afraid I won't have the shame to continue wearing this outfit and show off in the market.
Compared to the firm tone of the first two people, Nicol just followed his companions and took a step forward to express his determination to fight to the death without saying anything as usual.
On the contrary, Yzak, who had been continuously disfigured and had multiple burns on his body, had chilling hatred in his eyes, and said through gritted teeth, "Captain! I request that a bomb be installed inside Duel Gundam that can blow up the entire football field into the sky. Even if it means death this time, I will drag that bastard with me to kill Hell."
"No problem! I will let the technician responsible for maintenance meet your requirements. Come on, Yzak, you can complete your revenge with your own hands."
When saying these words, Law·Lu·Cruze's tone was full of inflammatory.
To him, his men are just pawns to fulfill his wish to destroy the world.
Especially for cannon fodder like Yzak, who brings his own dry food, it won't hurt at all if a few of them die.
Of course, it would be better if the person who died was Athrun.
After all, there is nothing more capable of leading P. L. A. N. T. into the abyss of destruction than Patrick Sala, who is completely immersed in madness and hatred.
In this way, after the short pre-war mobilization, the submarine carrier quickly entered combat status.
It started to float after about ten minutes, and the repaired Duel Gundam, Aegis Gundam, Buster Gundam and Blitz Gundam were ejected one by one through the launch tube.
In addition, there are a large number of Ginn following closely behind.
As for Sakura and her machine, they make their final appearance.
In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen mobile suits appeared above the sea that was empty just now.
When Archangel entered the combat zone, all aircraft launched attacks without hesitation using long-range heavy weapons.
The underwater submarine carrier was also not to be outdone and launched heavy torpedoes with astonishing destructive power.
"Wow! What a grand welcome ceremony!"
Mu whistled and drove Skygrasper to take the lead in passing the data link to convey the battlefield situation to the rear.
Teresa didn't have time to think too much. He immediately cooperated with Archangel and began to pour firepower to destroy the missiles and kinetic energy weapons flying in the direction.
As for energy weapons, you can only dodge and resist with PS Armor.
Fire!
explode!
There are also dazzling energy beams that are constantly interweaving back and forth on this blue sea.
With such a large-scale firefight, it was naturally impossible to hide Orb from behind.
There are seven or eight spy satellites gathered above the head, taking pictures continuously.