Not long after Char withdrew from the battlefield, the battle ended. With no Beam Types appearing, the BETA swarm, lacking any anti-air capability, became nothing more than useless targets before the bombers. After repeated bombardments, not many BETA remained, and the Tactical Fighter brigade successfully wiped out or drove back the rest.
After that battle, Char's exploits were etched into countless minds. A man who dared charge head-on into the BETA, who could move nimbly through countless BETA without a scratch while destroying innumerable enemies—Char. Just a few hours later, Major Char, who had only arrived at the frontline base that day, had become a well-known name throughout the entire base.
Even in Moscow behind the lines, and in other bases as well, Char's reputation spread completely within just a week. At some point, the name Red Comet began to resound through Moscow alongside Char's fame.
As Char slowly descended from his machine, which had begun to emit white smoke, countless soldiers from the rear had already gathered where his machine was parked and waited for him. The moment his feet touched the ground, countless military personnel, whether dressed in ordinary uniforms or Guard combat suits, simultaneously raised their right hands toward Char.
Although this was the first time they had heard of Char and the first time they had seen him, as they looked at this mysterious man who looked exactly like an ordinary human, with no three heads or six arms and only a mask on his face, every person saluting him had nothing in their eyes but excitement, agitation, and reverence.
"Salute! Welcome, hero! Welcome Major Char to the frontline base!"
Char looked around, straightened his body, and raised his right hand as well. He swept his gaze around the crowd and nodded, offering a rather solemn