[Strike Gundam sortie preparations complete!]
[Strike Gundam entering launch catapult!]
[Catapult link complete. All systems green!]
"Captain Marlu would secretly infiltrate and attack the enemies ahead, while I protected the Archangel during that time... Could this really go smoothly... Could I really protect the Archangel...?"
"The captain said someone would help me. Could there be another pilot aboard the Archangel?"
Recalling the conversation in the pilots' lounge, Kira anxiously pressed the button to seal his helmet.
It was only natural for Kira to feel uneasy facing attacks from four Gundams, especially when Athrun was on the other side.
"Kira~"
"Milia?"
The familiar voice rang in his ears. Kira looked up at the bridge monitor, astonishment appearing on his face.
"Starting today, I'll be responsible for guiding the mobile suits and mobile armor units. Looking forward to working with you!" Seeing Kira's uneasy expression, Milia gave a mischievous smile at the end and raised a V-sign.
"I should be the one saying that!" Before Kira could reply, Tolle's voice came from the bridge monitor.
Hearing his companions' familiar voices, Kira could not help smiling. A seed called protection quietly took root in his heart.
"Come to think of it, where did that Noer guy go? Why hasn't there been any news at all?"
Inside the Laurasiaclass battleship in the rear, Diakka, already changed into his pilot suit and waiting inside his MS to sortie, suddenly thought of Noer.
Actually, he missed Noer every time they went out, especially when he deployed alongside Yzak.
With someone like Yzak around who loved going berserk, a teammate like Noer, who stayed in the back every day providing support, was simply the best. Safe and comfortable—you could completely trust him with your back.
But ever since Noer went out on a mission a few