"Of course." Xiao Ran nodded easily in agreement. Shinn Asuka, however, muttered, somewhat worried about his situation. "What? You're leaving me in ZAFT again? If Ray goes back on his word, wouldn't that put me in danger? Since you decided to leave me there, why did you point out my identity?"
"Don't worry, Ray won't betray you. Setting aside the one-month agreement, just as you consider Ray a friend, Ray considers you a friend as well. Even without that one-month agreement, I think Ray would find a chance to let you go. Of course, during this month, just do what you should do. Fulfill your role as ZAFT's Impulse Gundam pilot."
Xiao Ran shook his head and continued, "Then that concludes our conversation. If you don't hurry over there, that warship might really be in danger. As for the enemies you'll face, there's no need to hold back on my account. Do what you need to do. The four of them will stay behind; you two can return. I'll find a chance to contact you."
"I hope you keep your word," Ray said in a low voice. He then piloted his machine past the Chaos Gundam and began heading back toward the Minerva. After hesitating briefly, Shinn Asuka piloted the Impulse Gundam after the Zaku Phantom.
After the two left, Shinn Asuka softly asked over the communications channel, "Ray, will you tell anyone about my identity?"
"What identity? You are a ZAFT pilot. You have no second identity. Delete all previous communication records, fire at the surroundings, and lower your energy to sixty percent. Hurry." Ray took a deep breath. After calmly saying that, he paused before asking in return, "If your parents and sister could be saved, would you sincerely join ZAFT?"
"I don't know... but if Ray and