We cannot rule out the possibility that the Atlantic Federation is disguising an attack on Kaohsiung to create chaos, or that they are secretly planning an attack on Kaohsiung.
The questions in his heart remained unanswered, and after more than an hour, the two arrived in Kaohsiung, relying on the powerful propulsion of the Mobile Suit.
As mercenaries, there were not many places they could access within this ZAFT base, but after all, this base was far from the battlefield.
Providing transportation services to space was one of the responsibilities of this base.
A significant portion of the maintenance costs of the entire base also stemmed from this business.
"It's quite peaceful here."
With concern, while Murakumo Gai went to report the attack incident to the chief of staff, He Kui was also observing at the hangar in the port.
Peace can easily make one let down their guard; if an army were to launch a surprise attack, this would be the biggest flaw.
At this moment, many people were also observing them.
"Who are those two? They actually came to our base in a Union Mobile Suit."
"Who cares? We don't have much going on here anyway."
A soldier said relaxedly.
"Probably here to go to space."
"Another profit, huh~ How about we go fishing at the port tomorrow?"
The advanced listening devices picked up the conversations of everyone in the base, leaving He Kui speechless.
He understood that this base had indeed become complacent; it had been too long since the last war.
Even the Coordinator who had rotated in treated this as a vacation opportunity.
On the other side.
"You say you encountered an attack from the Atlantic Federation outside?"
The chief of staff frowned and asked.
"Yes."
"Chief."
The adjutant stood beside the chief of staff, his tone carrying some worry.
This was not the first report; they had frequently received news about missing cruisers.
If it was all the work of the Atlantic Federation, if they really intended to attack, they would have no reinforcements and would struggle to hold on.
But the problem was that the Defense Committee was also busy with matters on the Moon and in Alaska, and could not attend to this side at all.
After exchanging a glance, the chief of staff cleared his throat and then looked at Murakumo Gai.
"Mr. Murakumo Gai, if you don't mind, I would like to ask you to assist in defending this base."
"I already have a commission."
Murakumo Gai shook his head.
"Is that so?"
"But the ship that Mr. Murakumo Gai is leaving on is here with us."
Although the tone was casual, the threat in the words was evident.
"…"
Murakumo Gai remained silent, merely gazing at the other party through the orange-yellow transparent lenses, his eyes deep.
"Alright, but you need to send two people up first."
"And the payment needs to be increased."
"Of course, we are also very happy to have the assistance of the Ultimate Coordinator."
"That's about it."
After reuniting with He Kui, Murakumo Gai looked at the Forbidden.
"This Mobile Suit also needs to stay here."
"I'm very sorry."
Murakumo Gai lowered his gaze and said.
"It's fine."
However, the chief of staff here was indeed quite sinister.
But after all, this was a ZAFT matter; although that chief of staff had some underhanded methods, his approach of gathering forces in the absence of reinforcements was not wrong.
Should he stay to resist the enemy? But such a person wouldn't have much of a role on the front lines.
No, there was another way.
Thinking this, He Kui looked towards the East Asia center.
If it was East Asia, they would likely not want their surroundings to fall into war.
Through diplomacy, perhaps they could dispel the Atlantic Federation's small maneuvers.
But if he stayed, Yulis would have to go up alone. Taking a deep breath, He Kui said, "I'll stay with you."
At this moment, upon hearing He Kui's words, Yulis tightly grasped He Kui's hand, filled with fear and uncertainty.
Afraid of being abandoned again, of returning to those dark days of being alone.
"Brother, I want to stay too!"
"I told you, when Yulis arrives, brother will be at the port to pick you up."
"And if Yulis stays, it will only be more dangerous, okay?"
He Kui squatted down, gently embracing the girl.
"Brother, will you really come?"
No matter how mature she was, at this moment, the girl remained fragile.
"I will."
"And take this; it can protect you."
He Kui said as he took out a Haro.
Previously, he lacked materials, but after meeting up with Murakumo Gai, he managed to get some materials and barely made a Haro with early warning and defense functions.
As for more complex designs, he was still lacking materials.
The transmitter hidden inside would also allow He Kui to find the girl.
If that didn't work, selling it would be enough for Yulis to live well for a while.
"This isn't a farewell; we will meet again."
He Kui said solemnly.
He was just a machine here; even if he died, it wouldn't matter, but Yulis was different.
"Mm!"
Receiving the Haro, which was almost half her height, Yulis heard the seriousness in He Kui's tone and nodded vigorously.
"Then Yulis will wait for brother in PLANT!"
The girl's voice regained its firmness.
"Go ahead."
Just like that, He Kui stood in place, bidding farewell to the girl who turned back three times as she boarded the transport ship. He then turned to Murakumo Gai, who had been silent.
"What are your plans?"
Meeting He Kui's gaze, Murakumo Gai asked.
"I want to try going to East Asia."
"East Asia. Indeed, I'll copy a report of our encounter with the attack for you. Don't die."
Murakumo Gai looked at the boy before him, momentarily reminded of the girl in South America.
But that shouldn't be possible, right? After arranging the trip to East Asia, He Kui temporarily exited control and returned to his room.
"Is everything sorted out~?"
In the room, Shihe welcomed He Kui and, upon seeing his serious expression, asked.
"No, it seems there's a problem at the Kaohsiung spaceport."
"What kind of problem? And what about Yulis?"
For Shihe, who lacked children, it seemed she truly regarded the other as a child.
"It's fine; she should arrive at the port in Mayu City in about ten hours."
"Is there something going on?"
Hearing Shihe's question, He Kui glanced at Sulei beside him and recounted what he had just learned.
"You want to go directly to East Asia?"
Sulei frowned.
"Yes, so I need your help."
At that time, East Asia might be in an uncertain situation; having more eyes was always good.
"I understand, but who is this Yulis?"
"A sister."
"You have so many sisters."
Sulei chuckled.
"Not too bad; she's a real sister, about the same age as Mayu."
"Guess you found a companion."
He wasn't that much of a beast, after all.
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