"Kira!"
Inori Yuzuriha hurriedly shielded Kira. Then, a powerful shockwave erupted.
The passage could no longer bear the strain and nearly shattered. The entire corridor became ruins, fragments raining down and making the surroundings even darker.
Seeing the situation, Durandal immediately had the drones follow him. Taking advantage of Inori Yuzuriha needing to protect Kira, he quickly retreated.
"My plan is not over yet. The Destiny Plan will surely become humanity's future!"
Durandal's resolve remained unwavering.
Though dazed, he still struggled desperately to escape through sheer force of will.
Durandal staggered to his feet and made his way to the other side.
"Yes, that's right, Mr. Durandal. The Destiny Plan will definitely be realized."
An unfamiliar voice rang out.
Durandal raised his head.
"You are... Orphee—"
"Mr. Durandal, although your plan has failed, 'destiny' will not."
The person who appeared here was the "leader" of the Coordinators.
They could no longer get to Lacus's side. Without Lacus, the Coordinators' plan would face great difficulties.
But... there was still a way.
And that way was Durandal, standing before them.
"Yes, your plan has not failed after all, Mr. Chairman." Orphee sneered.
"—Could it be!"
Durandal immediately realized what the other party intended to do.
There were also many people who supported the Destiny Plan.
Although these people surely harbored darker thoughts in their hearts, there was no denying that they were supporters of the Destiny Plan.
While others deeply detested this plan, that did not prevent it from continuing to move forward.
It was just that without Genesis, the current situation was extremely unfavorable for Durandal.
From another perspective, Durandal was also well suited to become a "banner."
So Durandal immediately guessed what the Coordinators wanted to do.
They needed a puppet.
"That's right, exactly—"
After Orphee finished speaking, Durandal felt