War Begins 3

Mu had always been renowned on the battlefield for his talent in aerial combat.

Although this was Mu's first time piloting a mobile suit—and such a complex, sophisticated war machine at that—Xia Ya had indeed been somewhat worried about whether he could fully adapt, whether unfamiliarity might lead to mistakes.

Yet judging by the nearly flawless calm control, precise strikes, and rapid assessment of the battlefield situation Mu displayed before him, that concern now seemed truly unnecessary.

Mu's abilities were even greater than Xia Ya had anticipated, powerful enough to handle this brutal war.

Above Orb's territorial waters, all concern was completely cast aside. All that remained in their ears was the shriek of high-energy beams tearing through the air and the thunderous roar of the machines' engines.

As Mu displayed his piloting skills and handled the Strike Gundam with effortless ease, the taut string in Xia Ya's heart finally relaxed completely.

No trace of excessive concern remained in his calm eyes. In its place burned a blazing fighting spirit, like fire, along with unquestionable confidence.

Since his older brother, who had once given him some slight concern, could now display such formidable combat capability in this unfamiliar machine, then he—Xia Ya—had nothing left to worry about. He could give it everything he had on this battlefield scorched by war, fully unleashing the long-suppressed, almost instinctive desire for battle within him.

"Hummm—!"

Xia Ya's gaze was deep and focused as his long fingers pushed the control stick with agile determination.

The red Blaze Gundam received the command at once, and the multiple thrusters on its back and legs erupted in a deafening roar at the same instant.

Blinding, searing blue flames burst violently from the thrusters like a surging torrent of energy. Amid a heart-pounding thunder, they hurled its massive