Trust
(There was no problem with two books. Yi Zui's updates were still quite stable, and he wanted to maintain perfect attendance with this one. The other book still needed more conservative updates before it was put on the shelves; it only meant he would devote more time to this one. Yi Zui really had no choice either—this book was indeed rather niche. Three years and still only LV4 said something about that. But Yi Zui wanted to finish this book properly, write it satisfyingly, and enjoy writing it. Besides, everyone liked solo missions so much, so Yi Zui thought the next mission could continue with a solo mission.)
Athrun and the other four hid around the corner outside the door, out of sight. Inside, Xiao Ran and Lacus merely sat facing each other. None of the indecent fantasies that existed only in their minds had happened. In fact, as they sat across from each other, both still wore rather serious expressions.
"Because of the defeat in the recent Battle of Victoria, the Council and the Military Committee have approved the N-Jammer deployment plan. The specific date has been set for April 1st. With our current stockpile of N-Jammers, we have more than enough to cover the entire Earth and the whole perimeter of PLANT."
"At the same time, we will take advantage of the chaos following the N-Jammer deployment to seize Pantaria. Then, with the help of the United States of Oceania, we will establish an external defensive line and officially use Pantaria Harbor as a military base. However, whether on the mainland or in Pantaria, we must prepare for a counterattack by the Alliance."
"Since our available combat strength may prove insufficient, Patrick hopes to request Mr. Xiao Ran's appropriate assistance during the coming period of operations. At