Although at the insistence of Murrue, the 'surrender negotiations' between Kira and Shiho Hahnenfuss were heard clearly by everyone on the bridge of Archangel;
But soon, in the disappointment that Orb everyone tried to hide, and in the "as expected" look of Badgiruel;
Murrue smiled bitterly, listening to Kira and Shiho Hahnenfuss. In the end, it was because of the fundamental difference in their positions that although the two sides could be said to be 'loving and interested', they still could not reach any consensus and even angered each other.
As the "surrender negotiations" broke down, and compared to Kira's "unreasonable troubles" and anger towards both the enemy and ourselves, including himself, ZAFT's response seemed "righteous";
Observing that everyone on the bridge of Archangel was thinking, Murrue decided to say something after thinking for a while.
"Badgiruel Lieutenant, please continue to take charge of the battle.
And everyone, especially everyone at Orb, is still in the middle of a battle, so I would like to trouble you all to listen to my nonsense while performing combat missions."
Although Badgiruel immediately wanted to speak out against Murrue's actions;
However, as the captain, Murrue used his firm eyes to temporarily suppress Badgiruel's dissatisfaction, and then confided it to everyone on the bridge - especially Orb.
"First of all, I only represent myself personally in the attack on ZAFT caused by our military's development of weapons in neutral Orb;
And due to ZAFT's attack, everyone at Orb was involved in this big trouble, and I would like to express my deep apologies."
Facing Murrue, stand up on the captain's seat and bow 90 degrees in your direction;
Sai quickly entrusted the matter in hand to Tolle beside him and stood up to respond.
"Please raise your head, Captain Murrue.
Although I cannot speak for everyone, and even I cannot completely forgive this incident;
But I can still understand that this is not Captain Murrue's fault or responsibility."
After saying that, without waiting for Murrue's response, Sai quickly sat back in his seat under the gaze of Badgiruel and continued to execute the previous order;
Murrue also confirmed with everyone Orb one by one with his eyes, and finally apologized to Badgiruel with his eyes, then sat back at the captain's seat and continued to explain his thoughts.
"Coordinator--No, what Plant said is indeed the truth. As a soldier of Atlantic Federation, I can't argue with it.
But conversely, it is also true that the large-scale release of N-Jammer has caused serious energy crises and food problems on the earth.
Indeed, it can be said from a just perspective that we, Earth Alliance, brought it upon ourselves and reaped the consequences;
But if this is the case, the innocent civilians on the earth will resent Plant because of this, and they will resent Coordinator even more under the instigation of 'Blue Cosmos'. I'm afraid it is understandable, right?"
At first Badgiruel wanted to refute something, but as most of the crew members, including Orb, recognized Murrue's statement, Badgiruel gave up;
After observing such feedback, Murrue felt a little relieved and continued to explain her true feelings.
"The war has been going on for a year and there is no end in sight.
In order to deal with ZAFT's superior mobile suits, we Earth Alliance also have to go all out.
For this reason, there is the Mobile Suit Development Plan 'G', which was fully promoted by Mr. Halberton and cooperated with Orb.
And after ZAFT learned of this plan, it was only natural that he would do his best to stop it in order to win the war.
Both sides have "great righteousness", and both are fighting for their own "great righteousness" at all costs, and are fighting each other for this reason.
Until recently, I thought this was inevitable but natural."
Watching the fierce battle between Kira and the early mass production GuAIZ team on the big screen, except for Badgiruel who was frowning and thinking about how to respond, the others followed Badgiruel's instructions while listening to Murrue's words in agreement.
"'Soldiers give priority to executing orders', this is undoubtedly correct.
But as Mr. Yamato said from 'Celestial Being', 'Empty ideas or empty power will not work'.
And what soldiers and armies play is power itself, right?
As one of the participants in this war, should we also think about our own purpose as a 'power'?"
While everyone on the Archangel bridge was thinking, Badgiruel couldn't help it anymore.
"Captain Murrue·Ramius, that is what the upper echelons of the military and senior government officials should think about, we..."
"So if your superiors ask you to launch a nuclear bomb at the Plant, Natarle will you do it?"
Faced with Badgiruel's "full name + position" alienating address and the usual rebuttal;
Murrue intercepted her topic, called Badgiruel by her name affectionately, and asked a 'simple' question.
"That was a random mistake. There must be something wrong. I will confirm it with my superiors immediately."
"Even so, what if your superiors still require you to obey orders first, just like Junius Seven did at that time?"
Faced with Badgiruel's unsurprising 'positive argument', Murrue just presented a 'fact'.
"But!"
Badgiruel's 'but' is not so much a question as it is the exposure of inner conflicts;
But Murrue also knows that we are still on the battlefield, and empty discussions cannot solve the real battle;
Therefore, Murrue has no intention of further 'pursuing' Badgiruel, but ends the topic with an anticlimax.
"Whether the statement of 'Celestial Being' is correct, we... I still have no way of judging; but thanks to 'Celestial Being', I at least understand one thing:
Coordinator and Natural, the earth and the universe are neither naturally opposed, nor can they be simply regarded as a whole;
I still want to listen, see, observe, and judge.
So I have no plans to die here, and I have no plans to stay in the prisoner of war camp at ZAFT until the end of the war!"
"Exactly so!"
Unexpectedly, Murrue heard Mu's voice;
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that Miriallia had received Mu's communication at some point.
"La Flaga Major!"
In Murrue's slightly shy cry, Mu nodded to Murrue, and then smoothed things over for Murrue as always.
"Lieutenant Badgiruel, I'm ready to attack at any time, even though it's just an ordinary Moebius.
How is the war situation outside? Do you have any countermeasures here?"
When asked by Mu, Badgiruel looked at Murrue in confusion, and got an encouraging look from Murrue;
It was at this time that the silly Kuzzey asked Sai in a low voice, which was so clear in the temporarily quiet bridge.
"I said Sai, if we surrender, can we go back to Orb directly?"