"If it were Setsuna, he would probably demand that Celestial Being reveal itself to the world right now. With someone as stubborn as him, Hallelujah would stand by his side, and Lockon would too. Even if Tieria was unwilling, he would agree for the safety of his companions."
Xiao Ran thought of those people aboard the Ptolemaios and gently shook his head. VEDA—no, Aeolia—probably never expected something like this to happen. Maybe Celestial Being really will appear ahead of schedule.
"The Japanese Special Economic Zone?" As Xiao Ran considered the place, his eyes suddenly narrowed. "That would be a pretty good location."
The communicator in Xiao Ran's arms suddenly vibrated. He casually took it out and glanced at it, and his eyebrows twitched. "VEDA really has ordered the intervention to begin early. Hallelujah will send Gundam Kyrios over, and the exact time will be announced separately? This is really putting me in a difficult position. Am I supposed to pilot a Flag into battle?"
The message had come from Wang Liu Mei, simple and direct: Early intervention begins. Target: Japanese Special Economic Zone. Gundam Kyrios will be transported to the battlefield by Arios Gundam. Hurry and depart immediately.
"Heh." Xiao Ran shook his head with a smile, put the communicator back into his clothes, straightened up, took a step forward, and loudly said, "Mr. President! I am willing to lead a team as the vanguard and depart for the Japanese Special Economic Zone immediately."
The president turned around and looked at Xiao Ran in surprise, seemingly unable to understand why he had volunteered to involve himself in this matter. Still, he had a very favorable impression of Xiao Ran and reminded him, "You? The situation over there is extremely complicated right now. It is not within your jurisdiction, and as