Canaris drew her Beam Saber.
She abandoned the Millennium and ignored the allied forces, turning her gaze toward the Star-picker over here.
The viewers' guesses were outrageous, but they had one thing right: Canaris had only ever had one target—Kira.
The instant the Star-picker appeared, Canaris sensed its presence.
And this time, she had decided that no matter what, she would settle things once and for all.
"Swift Freedom's Beam Saber uses technology different from ordinary Beam Sabers. It is similar to the technology behind Beam Shields and 'umbrellas.'"
The Star-picker stopped some distance away, observing the modified Swift Freedom.
Swift Freedom had now been fitted with a new set of armor and paintwork. It looked completely different from before, carrying an indescribable sense of oppression.
"Be careful. She'll be serious this time." Metis was also seated in the co-pilot's seat.
"Are you scared?" Canaris sneered.
"Of course not. If I can defeat the prototype head-on, that will prove that I am the strongest. In the current battlefield, as long as we win, this world will lean toward us. Only I am qualified to guide humanity."
Metis possessed her own "pride" as well.
This was a duel of destiny.
Then, Swift Freedom launched the first attack.
Since one should return courtesy with courtesy, Swift Freedom directly drew its Beam Boomerang as well.
The boomerang whistled through space, sealing off Star-picker Gundam's route.
Then Swift Freedom did not pause in the slightest. Wielding a Beam Shield and Beam Saber, it charged toward the Star-picker.
"Inori—use close combat."
"Yes."
Kira had basically handed command over to Inori Yuzuriha.
She had discovered that combat was much more efficient when Inori Yuzuriha issued the commands.
But this time—and only this time—she had to fight personally.
The Star-picker drew two Beam Blades as well.
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