Chapter 788: Choice
"You should understand as well that Freedom Gundam and Crimson Strike alone could never stop Orb. You saw that man's actions just now. Do you really think you can stop him?"
"If you continue, that man may see you as enemies and attack you as well. And if you insist on getting in the way, then I'm sorry. The last thing I do for Orb will be to stop you with everything I have. It will also be for your own sake."
By the time Athrun finished speaking, his expression had become incomparably resolute. His hands gripped the controls even tighter as he stared fixedly at every movement of Freedom Gundam and Crimson Strike. He had already made his stance clear, and he would put it into action. It was not only because he could not let Cagalli interfere with Orb for the sake of her country, but also because he was concerned for both Kira's and Cagalli's safety.
Athrun understood very clearly how much importance Xiao Ran placed on this battle. He knew that Xiao Ran wanted to use victory in this battle to rebuild Orb's unshakable confidence and restore it to the position where neither the Earth Force nor PLANT had dared suppress it. He wanted this battle to give Orb's citizens confidence and support for their country again. It was also a necessary process for Xiao Ran to gain the trust and support of more Orb citizens. Therefore, Xiao Ran would absolutely kick aside every obstacle before him, even if those obstacles were Kira and Cagalli.
There were also many Neutral Countries and factions watching Orb's every move, hoping for Orb's victory. Thus, this battle had to continue, and it had to end in Orb's victory.
And if Cagalli truly returned to Orb, setting