War Begins 5

Under Xia Ya's precise control, Blaze Gundam moved with nimble grace. After retrieving the shield, it landed accurately near the three clustered Astray units.

The morning sunlight was now obscured by thick smoke and swirling dust, casting everything in an oppressive, blood-red hue.

Orb's coastline, once a symbol of peace and beauty, had now completely become a hellish battlefield.

Crossing beams, shrieking metal, and thunderous explosions wove together into a deafening, heart-pounding symphony of war that echoed between heaven and earth.

Blaze Gundam's crimson body, still carrying the scent of battle smoke, landed steadily at the edge of the battlefield, not far from the three M1 Astray mobile suits of the Orb Army.

Through the cockpit display, Xia Ya's cool eyes precisely caught sight of the three machines. Under the concentrated assault of the Strike Daggers, they were barely holding on, already visibly exhausted and struggling. At any moment, they could be swallowed by the enemy, who held an overwhelming numerical advantage.

Just as Xia Ya's gaze settled on the M1 Astray piloted by Mayuri, the communications system seemed to respond in perfect understanding. A familiar voice came through, carrying urgency and trust, clear yet trembling slightly in his ears. "Xia Ya, Xia Ya! Are you all right? We can't hold out much longer over here!"

The voice belonged to Mayuri.

Xia Ya raised an eyebrow slightly, without the slightest surprise.

He had crossed paths briefly with these pilots before and knew they were female pilots in the Orb Army.

Mayuri's distinctive voice immediately identified her. That also confirmed for him that the other two M1 Astrays carried Asagi and Julie, who had fought alongside Mayuri.

In that case, the situation was already clear. Xia Ya's gaze deepened. Having confirmed the position and condition of his allies, he could also