Patrick: Ignore Them, We Have the Advantage!

Around 10:00 Standard Time, March 25, CE 71, Plant, ZAFT Headquarters

Patrick Zala was in his office, communicating with Rau Le Creuset, who had already arrived at Carpentaria Base, exchanging the latest intelligence.

"...So, the ban on launching proactive attacks against the Earth Alliance forces can now be considered invalid, correct?"

Faced with Rau Le Creuset's deliberately cautious confirmation, Patrick responded with considerable satisfaction.

"Yes. No matter how you counted it, seven days had already passed.

Siegel, that bastard, was stupid enough to..."