"Savior Gundam!?"
Athrun didn't look started, but it was almost the same body as the red Savior Gundam he drove from PLANT. Except that his Savior Gundam didn't have a backpack, the main body didn't have anything at all. What a big difference, but such a machine that was supposed to be the latest development of ZAFT actually appeared in Orb, and also had a special backpack that seemed to greatly supplement the machine's combat power. How could he not be shocked?
Mu and Athrun were already very familiar with each other in the past two years, so after seeing Athrun's shocked expression, he laughed and patted Athrun's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Yes, it's Z Savior Gundam, it's exactly the same as the one you piloted just now. I was shocked when I saw that machine of yours, but these two machines were originally developed under the leadership of ZAFT, so it's not surprising that they are exactly the same."
"But... but why did this machine appear here?" Athrun looked at Savior Gundam, which was obviously much thicker, and asked Mu in surprise, "And why are these three machines, Chaos, Gaia, and Abyss here?"
"That guy brought this machine back. Didn't he tell you that he ran back from the Union?" Mu looked at Athrun, and after seeing Athrun nodding, he said, "These machines were snatched from ZAFT by the Union, and they happened to fall into his hands. He brought them back when he came back."
Athrun was stunned for a moment, but then he suddenly realized that the three machines of Gaia, Abyss, and Chaos appeared here, which further illustrates a problem. He originally appeared in PLANT to snatch these three machines and drive the one similar to It is self-evident that Aegis Gundam's machine went into battle and instantly defeated Impulse Gundam. For Athrun, it seems that the powerful combat power displayed by that machine at that time can be explained clearly.
"But this machine body is not the same as your Savior Gundam." Mu patted Athrun on the shoulder and sighed, "That guy told me that this machine body has been modified by the United Hands. Armor, its propulsion and firepower have been strengthened, and more importantly, the X11 backpack it uses uses nuclear energy, and its attack methods are more diverse. It turns out that such a body is more suitable for monsters like you to use."
"Nuclear energy..." Athrun looked up at the huge savior. After hearing what Mu said, he also smiled bitterly, "Mr. Mu, I don't have such praise as you, can I go up and have a look?"
"Go ahead, but you don't have much time." Mu shrugged and said nonchalantly.
Athrun nodded and quickly got into the cockpit. After opening the body system, he quickly began to learn all the information about this Savior Gundam, Dragon Fang, X11 backpack, Nuclear Energy Engine, plus Strong thrusters, etc. Just by looking at these things, Athrun can understand that this Savior Gundam and his Savior Gundam are not at the same level at all. They are higher than his Savior Gundam in every aspect.
"However, this kind of OS, Orb's standard natural human OS, is difficult to bring out the full performance of this machine. There is not much time, so that's what it means." Athrun shook his head and started typing on the keyboard. It took about half an hour to re-adjust the OS to a level suitable for his use, and further fine-tuning can be done after Orb Fleet's attack.
When Athrun came down from the cockpit of Savior Gundam, he noticed another machine while clinging to the lifting rope. Looking at the machine that also made him feel familiar, Athrun was stunned again. "Justice Gundam? How could it become like this?"
In Athrun's eyes, Justice Gundam is completely different from the original Justice Gundam. The original backpack has now been replaced with deployable flying wings, and the changes to the shoulders are also huge. At this time, Justice Gundam looks much more complicated and heavier, which is very different from the Justice Gundam in Athrun's memory.
It wasn't until Athrun jumped off the lifting rope that he looked at Justice Gundam and asked, "Mr. Mu, is this Justice Gundam?"
"Oh, you are talking about this machine." Mu scratched his hair and said to Athrun, "It seems to be the one you used before, but I don't know how that guy made it look like this. That guy has been mysterious for a day. He didn't tell me and I didn't ask. If you want to know, ask him yourself."
Bargyll, who had been silent, looked at the time and interrupted the conversation between the two, "It's almost time. It's time to go find your girlfriend."
When the three of them left Second Archangel and went to Akatsuki Works, they found Erica Symonds who had been waiting in Akatsuki Works. Under the circumstances, Mu and Erica simply said hello and did not make any too intimate moves. After Erica knew the purpose of Bargyll's visit, Erica was stunned for a moment, and then shook her head helplessly.
"I didn't expect that adult to actually know the existence of that machine, but at this point, there is really no need to continue to hide it." Erica shook her head and said to the three of them, "Follow me."
Mu, Athrun, and Bargyll looked at each other and followed Erica all the way forward. They also walked deeper and deeper until they got into an elevator that looked like it had not been used for a long time, and then everyone appeared in front of the huge iron door that was closed in a flash.
Erica took out a key from her body and handed one of the keys to Mu, who had been walking side by side with her. Mu, who took the key, knew what to do without Erica's instructions. He and Erica walked to the door alone, and inserted the key into a keyhole next to the door. They twisted the key at the same time with the sound of one, two, three, and the metal door blocking them slowly opened.
When the door slowly opened, Athrun's attention was focused on the dusty console next to Erica. After wiping the dust on it, a string of words appeared in Athrun's eyes.
"May this door never be opened."
"That's right." Erica turned to look at Athrun and said, "The day this door opens, it means that Orb is once again swept away by the flames of war. Originally, this was a body prepared for Cagalli, and there are also last words prepared for her, Lord Asaha's last words."
Erica sighed and walked behind the door, but it was pitch dark inside. Under the weak light outside the door, a huge figure could be seen standing in the door. Erica walked familiarly to a sliding door, sighed and said, "Originally, this place should have been opened by Cagalli himself, but in this situation, and with the order of the adult, this is the only way."
Erica pushed the switch up with her hand, and a bang-bang sound was accompanied by dazzling lights that instantly lit up behind the door. Athrun, Bargyll, and Mu, who were standing by the door, closed their eyes or covered their hands unconsciously because of the sudden appearance of the bright light. It was clear that no light was directed at the three of them, but to the three of them, it seemed as if all the light was aimed at them.
But when the eyes of the three people got used to it and they looked at the huge figure, what they saw in front of them made all three people look in disbelief.
The mobile suit that appeared in their eyes was a mobile suit shining with golden light, as beautiful as a work of art rather than a weapon used in battle.
Athrun was even more surprised and said, "Golden MS."
"Cagalli, if you hope to get power one day..."
"Lord Asaha." Athrun, Mu and Bargyll all raised their heads at the same time, while Erica sighed quietly and said, "These are the last words Lord Asaha left for Cagalli."
After hearing Erica's words, the three of them closed their mouths at the same time and remained silent, listening carefully to the sound.
"In reply, I give you this thing. There are many things that I have not been able to teach you, but as long as you are willing to learn, you will be able to learn from the people who love and support you. Therefore, I only give you this thing. Power is just power. It is undesirable to be greedy, and it is not wise to hit an egg against a stone. But if it is for a cause that you think must be completed, then pick up this sword of protection and fight."
"But I sincerely hope that you will never hear what I said. Maybe it is a wish that cannot be conveyed to you who has opened this door. Please live happily Cagalli..."
Everyone lowered their heads after hearing these words, and Athrun clenched his fists tightly. They originally thought that this was the end of Asaha's last words, but they heard the voice of Asaha's representative again.
"Cagalli, if the future of Orb is a heavy burden for you, then I hope you can pursue freedom and happiness. Don't let Orb constrain your steps and hopes. Let him untie your shackles and fly freely."
"Him?" Mu turned to look at Erica, surprised and a little confused. "Could it be..."
"That's right, it's that adult." Erica spread her hands, nodded to Mu, and said, "Actually, in addition to this machine, there is another machine prepared for that adult, and there are also other last words there. Although it is a bit cruel for Cagalli, but just like the previous joint resolution passed in the constitution, that adult can deprive of Cagalli in critical moments. All rights of Cagalli will truly be taken over by Orb, but the difference is that this will be decided jointly by the representatives of Asaha and the heads of the various families, to truly hand over everything and formally confirm the unshakable status of the adult, rather than existing as an agent. But whether and when it is a critical moment will be decided by me and Kisaka."
Having said this, Erica sighed again, shook her head and said, "In the current situation of Orb, even without Lord Asaha's last words, there is actually no difference. Cagalli's departure has left Ceran Family without any obstacles, but fortunately the adult has returned again."
"But no matter whether that adult comes back or not, Orb will either fight ZAFT or Earth Force. No matter which choice he makes, Orb will be in danger, so that machine must be delivered to that adult."