Patrick gazed calmly at Lacus with deep eyes, carefully considering what she had said.
After a long while, Patrick's mature, slightly rich voice sounded.
"Lacus, I gave your father one chance. Now, I am giving you one as well. If you can persuade the Earth Alliance to accept our demands, I will immediately order a ceasefire.
"At the same time, I will lift the warrant for your arrest and publicize your glorious deeds."
At this point, Patrick paused slightly. His expression instantly turned stern, and he continued in a voice that seemed several degrees colder.
"If you cannot do so, then I hope you will surrender and return to PLANT to answer for your crimes."
Patrick looked at Lacus and lightly tapped the table.
"Can you do it?"
After hearing Patrick's demand, Lacus thought for a long time before agreeing.
"No problem. I accept."
Hearing Lacus agree, Patrick's expression softened considerably as he spoke calmly.
"Then I will await your news. I will also transmit the relevant demands to you through PLANT's communications signal."
After Patrick finished speaking, he suddenly seemed to remember something. Looking at Lacus, he continued.
"By the way, you only have one month!"
With that, Patrick reached out and ended the communication.
Aboard the Eternal, Lacus looked at the disconnected communication without saying a word, quietly waiting for Patrick's document to open.
As Lacus fell silent, Andrew glanced at her before asking.
"Miss Clyne, do you truly intend to return to PLANT and answer for your crimes if you fail?"
Hearing his question, Lacus lowered her head slightly to look at Andrew. Her smile was confident and filled with trust.
"It's fine. With Felix here, we'll be all right."
At that, Lacus changed the subject and continued.
"Since we're out here, whether we go back is