Mutation 15

Though he wanted to immediately have a proper talk with this unexpected reinforcements and share the joy of their reunion, the MS forces surrounding them, having recovered from their initial confusion and begun closing in again, allowed them no time to catch their breath.

The communication ended. Xia Ya's Unicorn Gundam shot out from Eternal's flank like a white bolt of lightning, charging toward the enemy machines that had begun to encircle them once more. Its movements were swift and decisive. The six Funnels on its back detached from their racks and, under the pilot's precise control, became six independent gun platforms that fired deadly beams from different angles.

"Yeah, yeah, I know! We may have reliable reinforcements, but nobody is allowed to let their guard down!" Bartfield refocused on command, his voice once again carrying across the bridge. "Maximum engine output! Our target is the opening Unicorn Gundam made for us! Full speed ahead!"

Just one MS displayed overwhelming combat power. As the crew watched the white machine destroy enemy units one after another on their screens, the fires of hope reignited in their hearts.

"Whoa! That's incredible!"

"So that's... a Gundam?"

"Quick! Engine output is steadily rising! The route is clear!"

Strength returned to the crew's voices. Inspired by Unicorn Gundam's valiant fighting, everyone once again devoted one hundred percent of their focus to their own duties.

Unicorn Gundam streaked around Eternal at high speed. Its main weapon—a uniquely shaped Beam Rifle—struck an enemy machine with precision every time it fired. Meanwhile, the six Funnels formed a moving defensive barrage, mercilessly shooting down any enemy machine that tried to approach Eternal.

Nearly all the enemy MS units were equipped with heavy weaponry, such as rocket launchers and large missile pods. Judging from their loadouts, their mission was to