The Two Men Besieged by Both Sides

Bang, bang, bang—

The Dark Strike Gundam's multipurpose weapon pods opened, launching several ballistic missiles trailing smoke toward the Prototype Destiny Gundam.

Its twin MAU-M3E4 linear cannons also unfolded and erupted with fire.

The Chaos Gundam detached and activated its mobile armament as well.

Both machines possessed outstanding long-range firepower. In the blink of an eye, countless blasts of artillery fire engulfed the Prototype Destiny Gundam.

"Noer!"

Seeing Noer surrounded by enemies once again, Athrun, who had been guarding the Minerva in the rear, hurriedly piloted his machine forward.

Beep, beep, beep—

Bang—

However, several sudden beams forced Athrun to break off his support.

Prea piloted the Blizzard Destiny onto the battlefield.

Faced with the Blizzard Destiny's assault, the Savior Gundam could only retreat to evade while raising its gun to return fire.

Rumble—

Violent explosions rang out high in the sky.

"Die!"

Mudy roared as the Sword Calamity charged into the battlefield, swinging its Ship-Cutting Sword through the thick smoke ahead.

Clang—

Just as the Ship-Cutting Sword reached the center of the smoke, an immense force traveled up her arm.

The Ship-Cutting Sword stopped dead.

The smoke and sparks from the particle collision dispersed.

The Prototype Destiny Gundam stood unharmed before Mudy, holding a Ship-Cutting Sword in each hand.

"If you want to die, I'll grant your wish today!"

Noer's icy voice reached the Sword Calamity's cockpit, making Mudy's heart clench and a chill run down her spine despite her fury.

It was him—the Red Reaper, Noel Cassia.

The man she had once scorned, even believing him to be nothing more than an exaggeration invented by the Earth Alliance's cowards.

After countless encounters, even the proud Mudy had no choice but to acknowledge Noel Cassia's strength.

He stood at a height ordinary people could never reach.

If she relied