Visiting

Seven days after testing the Gundam Chrysanthemum, the Skywing Mercenary Group and the Skywing Arms Manufacturing Company welcomed distinguished guests to their shared headquarters.

The King of Thrace arrived aboard his Royal Battleship, accompanied by his eldest son and youngest daughter. His son, Glaed, was 25 years old, and his daughter, Robina, was a mere 18.

Flanking the Royal Battleship was his Royal Guard Fleet, consisting of two MS Carriers and eight Frigates.

Prince Glaed gazed at the countless meteoroids outside the viewport. He understood why his father had brought him and his sister here: a private armed organization far more powerful than the kingdom's own army had emerged within their borders.

Prince Glaed had reviewed all the data concerning the Skywing Mercenary Group's entire history since its inception.

In the beginning, no one could have predicted that a private armed organization, established only about two years prior, would grow so rapidly.

His father had been unable to sleep soundly these past few days. Although intelligence indicated that the Skywing Mercenary Group had not acted against the kingdom, it still caused his father considerable unease.

His father had brought him and his sister to the mercenary group's main base. Guessing his father's intentions, he felt angry with his father for it.

However, he also felt utterly powerless.

The communication console chimed, and a guard announced the King's summons.

Prince Glaed proceeded to the King's royal seat to see his father.

His sister, Robina, was already standing to his father's right. Princess Robina had beautiful, flowing silver hair, bright, sparkling silver eyes, a delicate oval face, exquisite features, and an ethereal beauty. Her petite, graceful figure stood less than 160 cm tall, with her hands elegantly placed at her waist.

"Your Majesty, your son greets you."

"Rise, come and stand beside your father."

Prince Glaed stood to his father's left.

A massive projection screen materialized before them. The video displayed several Skywing Mercenary Group Frigates and GM Mobile Suits navigating around their fleet.

"Father, what do they mean by this?"

"Don't be nervous. They are simply escorting us."

Princess Robina, on the right, pointed to a Gundam on the screen and asked, "Father, is this their super MS?"

"Yes, it is with this type of MS that they defeated the Sea Wolf Pirate Group, which has been a headache for many of our nations."

Princess Robina's eyes lit up as she looked at the Gundam.

The King of Thrace knew his daughter had a particular fondness for MS.

Glaed expressed his disbelief, "Just one Gundam MS could defeat the Sea Wolf Pirate Group, which has troubled our country and others for decades? Isn't that exaggerating the Gundam MS's capabilities?"

"There isn't just one Gundam. Look, another one has appeared now," the King of Thrace pointed to another Gundam that had newly appeared on the screen.

"Father, how many Gundams do they actually have?"

"According to the intelligence gathered by our nation's intelligence department, we currently know they have at least five Gundams."

The Captain of the Royal Guard arrived at that moment, kneeling on one knee to respectfully report to the King, "Your Majesty, we have reached the airspace above the Skywing main base and are preparing to land."

"Mm."

The King of Thrace, along with his two children, prepared to disembark.

Shortly thereafter, the Mika'ang Kingdom's royal fleet was stationed at the Skywing main base.

Many employees of the Skywing Arms Manufacturing Company and mercenaries from the Skywing Mercenary Group came to watch.

Several foremen and mercenary captains dispersed the onlookers, ordering them to return to their respective posts and resume work.

Long Fei did not personally receive the King of Thrace. Instead, Commander Li Jiaming and President Sakchi personally welcomed him. Commander Li Jiaming also arranged a reception team to handle the King of Thrace's welcome.

A formation of the Royal Guard stood ready, awaiting the King's arrival. The King of Thrace disembarked with his children.

The assembled Royal Guard placed their right hands over their chests, saluting the King, Prince, and Princess.

Li Jiaming and Sakchi spoke in unison, "Welcome, Your Majesty King of Thrace, His Highness Prince Glaed, and Her Highness Princess Robina to our company."

The King of Thrace extended his right hand to shake hands with them. To show respect, both men clasped the King's right hand with their own.

The King of Thrace looked at the mercenary reception party, who were clad in War God Armor Battle Suits.

"Is this battle suit one of the primary weapons that enabled you to defeat the Sea Wolf Pirate Group?"

"As Your Majesty stated, being able to suppress their base by defeating the Sea Wolf Pirate Group is indeed a significant achievement attributed to the War God Armor Battle Suit."

The King of Thrace looked around again and asked, "Why don't I see your chairman?"

"Your Majesty, the boss is currently away on a trip and will not be able to return for some time. We hope Your Majesty can forgive this inconvenience," Sakchi replied with a sincere yet apologetic expression.

"It is quite alright. If your company's boss is away on a trip, I do not mind at all."

"We sincerely invite Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince, and Her Highness the Princess to tour our base," Sakchi said, bowing 90 degrees to the King of Thrace.

"Very well."

In addition to the Prince and Princess accompanying their father, three male and three female royal attendants followed closely.

In reality, Long Fei had not gone on a trip.

Long Fei, dressed in a Skywing Mercenary Group uniform and wearing a Skywing Mercenary Group cap, was currently adjusting a new Gundam.

While touring the manufacturing area, the King of Thrace observed that the production was handled by an automated system, with employees only managing minor details and adjustments.

Prince Glaed looked at the manufacturing area. Besides the robotic arms and various instruments operating automatically, he saw drones transporting materials and robots responsible for cleaning and tidying up. The manufacturing area's employees were solely responsible for inspection, adjustments, and issuing commands.

This operational method indeed reduced manpower significantly and increased efficiency.

Next, they toured the interior of the newly completed frigate, where many systems were also automated.

While Princess Robina toured the frigate, her eyes sparkled as she observed the various instruments, the command center, the gun turrets, and more.

"President Sakchi, are you planning to sell the frigates you've developed?" the King of Thrace asked.

"Your Majesty, we currently have no plans to sell them."

"President Sakchi, if your company decides to sell this frigate, please notify our country immediately. We will make a large purchase."

"Certainly, Your Majesty. We will notify your country at the earliest opportunity."

The King of Thrace then turned to Li Jiaming and asked, "Commander Li Jiaming, would it be possible for us to see the battle suits that were used to suppress the Sea Wolf Pirate Group's base?"

"Certainly, Your Majesty. We have made arrangements."

Afterward, they proceeded to the Skywing Mercenary Group's area.

The King of Thrace, along with his children, walked and observed the Skywing Mercenary Group's equipment.

Princess Robina, looking into the cockpit of the Skywing Mercenary Group's privately used GM Mobile Suits, had sharp eyes and noticed some differences. She walked over to her father and whispered a few words.

"Commander, this card slot in the cockpit of your privately used GM Mobile Suits is completely different from the GM Mobile Suits our country purchased. Our GM Mobile Suits do not have this card slot in their cockpits."

Commander Li Jiaming provided a brief explanation.

"Then, when will the AOTOS Automatically Orchestrate the Operating System be available for upgrading and modification of our country's MS GM cockpits?"

"We must first conduct a series of verifications before we can officially consider whether to equip future MS cockpits for sale with the AOTOS Automatically Orchestrate the Operating System."

The King of Thrace nodded upon hearing this. "Have the Armored Combat Suits been arranged for display?"

"They have been arranged. Please follow us, Your Majesty."