Gaia Recovered

Just as Noer was wondering whether there were other secrets hidden within the Rodinia Research Institute,

a burst of commotion pulled him from his thoughts.

"Shin took the injured enemy pilot... He's headed your way."

"What?"

"What happened?"

"Captain! Shin wants to return to the mothership and land!"

"What did you say?"

This time, it was Talia's turn to cry out in alarm.

Arthur's voice came through as well. "How can he do that?! What is he deciding on his own?"

"Never mind that. Let's return to the ship first!—Have Ray recover the Gaia Gundam!"

The other end of the channel descended into panic as well, and the communication was cut off.

"What happened?"

Noer's thoughts felt somewhat numb.

"Shin brought the Gaia Gundam's pilot back to the mothership."

Talia replied.

"The Gaia Gundam's pilot?"

Hearing that, Noer suddenly remembered. So that was what this was about.

"I really don't know what he's doing!"

After saying that, Talia grabbed the hat beside her and hurried toward the warship.

With a bunch of troublemaking pilots under her command, she really wondered what sins she had committed in a past life.

Thinking that, Talia subconsciously shot Noer, who was standing there "doing nothing," a glare.

What he and Athrun had done last time had also left people speechless.

This guy was no saint either.

Noer was utterly baffled by Talia's glare.

"I don't know either. Asuka came back just now, but he ran off the moment he got back. Then Athrun, the captain, and Captain Noer showed up too. After that, I don't know anything. Anyway, it just all feels weird..."

As Vino spoke, Yulan nodded beside him.

"Yeah, and that girl... What exactly was going on with her?"

"A girl?"

"Yeah, the one Asuka brought back—"

Just as Yulan was about