"Oh~! To actually be on a mission with the legendary [Celestial Being] squad, how exciting!"
"Yeah! Major General Yang Hui is my idol! I've collected all the posters used for the Federation's promotions! I can finally see him in person!"
"My idol is Colonel Yurin, the [Moon Angel]. She's also a woman, and I've always aimed to be like her!"
"Then why don't you pilot an MS?"
"Uh… I failed the adaptability training…"
"Ugh~~"
"Is it Aunt Yurin?" Romary heard Yurin's name, and that beautiful and gentle figure appeared in her mind. Even now, she couldn't connect Yurin with the [Moon Angel] that made VEGAN tremble in fear.
"Hmm? Romary, do you know Colonel Yurin?"
"Eh? Well… Aunt Yurin… the Colonel came to our school with Major General Yang Hui and we chatted for a bit."
"Really? I'm so envious!"
"By the way, Romary, why did you join the military?"
"Yeah, it doesn't feel like it at all."
"I've always listened to my dad." Romary said shyly, "But… I suddenly found something I wanted to do."
Romary's enlistment was not unrelated to Jehart's departure. She not only had special feelings for Asemu but also developed feelings for Jehart. She joined the military not for any other reason but to maintain the bond between the three of them and to hope that Asemu and Jehart wouldn't hurt each other.
She also knew the content of Asemu and Jehart's agreement. She wasn't as great or brave as the two of them; she just didn't want either of them to get hurt and didn't want to hide in an invisible place while they hurt each other.
"Hey? Why the Federal Army? It feels so unnatural."
"Is… is it?"
"Actually, there's another reason, right? Tsk tsk~"
"How could that be…"
Just as Romary felt awkward, Mireille spoke up, interrupting everyone's chatter and saving Romary from embarrassment.
"Be quiet, focus on your work, use your hands, not your mouth."
"Yes!"
...
During the departure preparations, Asemu also found his machine in the Hangar, but…
"What is this…" Looking at the machine before him that resembled a fighter jet, Asemu was puzzled.
"This is Gundam."
"Eh?"
Haro, who was originally in Asemu's arms, jumped into the hands of the newcomer.
"Oh! Haro, how have you been?"
"I've been good! I've been good!"
The newcomer was Dique, who joined the Federal Army with Flit but chose not to become an MS pilot. Instead, he became an excellent MS mechanic as Vargas's disciple.
"This is Gundam? What's going on?" Asemu asked.
"This machine can transform from flight mode to MS mode as needed. It's the second generation Gundam designed by the AGE System, Gundam AGE-2!"
"Gundam… AGE-2…"
Asemu carefully examined the Gundam AGE-2 before him, with its blue and white color scheme, sharp-edged armor, and four long, blade-like wings extending backward. On either side of the machine's head hung a super Vargas rifle that combined a sword and gun.
"Brother Yang Hui and Old Vargas created this machine based on your past combat data. The super Vargas rifles on both sides not only have more than double the power but are also equipped with high-frequency blades that can cut through any armor. It's a composite weapon that combines a sword and gun. When it transforms into MS mode, the wings on its back fold in on both sides as shields. How about that? Pretty impressive, right?" Dique said proudly. Although he didn't make it himself, it didn't hinder his admiration for his master and Yang Hui.
"Hey? Uncle Yang Hui? Could this be…"
"Exactly, Brother Yang Hui asked me to convey to you that although he's late, he wishes you a happy birthday. After a slight adjustment by the AGE System, it can head to the battlefield immediately," Dique said.
"Uncle Yang Hui…" Asemu looked at the Gundam AGE-2 that Yang Hui had carefully prepared for him, feeling very touched.
"By the way, what about the previous Gundam?" Asemu asked again.
"Gundam AGE-1 is at the [Big Ring] base. After completing the separation operation with the AGE System, it will be transformed into an independent model."
"Hey~ I see…"
"Hey! Newbies! The MS exhibition is over! Everyone assemble!"
The distant call interrupted Asemu and Dique's conversation.
"Sorry, I have to go."
"Yeah, I'll be in charge of the Gundam from now on as the mechanical engineering director. Dique Ganhaier, please take care of me." Dique extended his right hand to Asemu.
"Yes! Please take care of me." Asemu shook hands with Dique and then went to assemble.
"Looks like everyone is here. I'm the Captain of the Diva MS units, Woolf Enneacle." Woolf returned to the Diva, reflecting on the unpredictability of fate. His starting point could be considered this ship, and after going back and forth in the military, he unexpectedly found himself back here again. Moreover…
Woolf instinctively looked at Asemu, suddenly doubting whether he owed the Asuno Family something in his past life, having taken care of the father and now having to take care of the son.
"It's you, right? The pilot who recklessly piloted the Gundam last time." Woolf approached Asemu and asked.
"I'm sorry…" Asemu lowered his head in apology. Although VEGAN eventually retreated and Tordia didn't suffer much damage, his performance in battle could only be described as a complete mess, and losing to Jehart was a fact.
"Really, you're just like your dad." The sudden sense of déjà vu made Woolf exclaim.
"Eh?"
"Back in the day, fighting alongside your dad was exhilarating, along with Yang Hui and Graham, two real monsters."
"Captain, do you know my father and uncle?" Asemu asked directly.
Woolf smiled but didn't answer Asemu. After all, this wasn't the time for idle chatter. He took two steps back and continued his lecture: "Listen up, from today on, I'm your boss. My orders on the battlefield are absolute; that's the rule. Understood?"
"Yes!" X4
"Hmm, good response. Dismissed!"
After the dismissal, Woolf naturally went to chat with his old friend Dique, while the squad members also began to talk among themselves.
"We're doomed. I heard that under Captain Woolf, no matter how many lives you have, it won't be enough." New pilot Max Hartway said.
"However, his previous title seemed to be [White Wolf]. I heard he was once a member of the [Celestial Being] squad and a top pilot in the military." Alisa said. Her dad had known Woolf for many years, so she naturally knew a bit more than others.
"Eh? Is that true?" Max Hartway exclaimed in surprise.
"However, I don't know how he is now…"
"I used to be under Captain Woolf." Obright Lorain, who had been leaning against the side, spoke up.
"Eh?"
"Although he's not a model soldier, he's the best captain."
After hearing this, Asemu decided to talk to Woolf. He really wanted to know what Flit, Yang Hui, and Graham were like back then.
"Captain Woolf!"
"Asemu Asuno, what's up?"
"Um… were my father and uncle like this back then?" Asemu asked.
"What kind of like?"
"Um… flawless, considerate, steady, and powerful…"
"Ah, you mean that? Although I haven't seen them for a while, I believe Yang Hui and Graham haven't changed, right? They are the real monsters." Woolf said with a smile.
"Eh? Were my uncles really that amazing back then?"
"Hmm, although I don't want to admit it, they were indeed very impressive."
"What about my father?"
"Well… he was an impulsive kid who liked to brag."
"Eh?" Asemu was stunned, completely not expecting his father to have such an image.
"Yeah, if it weren't for Yang Hui keeping an eye on him back then, who knows how much trouble he would have caused."
"Is that so…"
"No matter who your dad is or who your uncles are, that's not important. You, like everyone else, are a soldier. Knowing this is enough."
After saying that, Woolf left. He still had some matters to report to the captain's wife.
...
[Baize] had already received the navigation path map sent by the Diva and found that at their current speed, they would likely meet up with the Diva shortly after it set off.
"Seriously, Flit, can't you let the Diva set off a little later? That way, we could directly resupply at Tordia." Yang Hui complained as he looked at the recalculated navigation path.
"Well~ he probably didn't expect us to return so quickly." Yurin said.
"Tsk, this guy is becoming less and less likable."
"Captain! Urgent communication from the Diva!"
"Read it out!" Hearing the tense tone from the CIC, Yang Hui also put away his playful demeanor.
"Our ship is under attack by VEGAN. Battleship 3, MS 40. Currently, our ship and the Tordia garrison are engaged in combat with VEGAN. Requesting urgent reinforcements!"
"How could this happen?" Yang Hui frowned. He remembered that Jehart had only conducted a reconnaissance mission with force, sending out only a few MS units. Why was the gap so large now? This scale of troops already had the capability to completely occupy Tordia.
"The butterfly's wings, huh…"
"Captain, please give instructions!"
"How long until we can reach Tordia at our fastest speed?"
"One hour!"
"That's too long. [Baize], full speed ahead, target Tordia. Notify the maintenance team to equip the Dawn Gundam, Flag Gundam, and Luna Gundam with long-range Auxiliary Thrusters. Graham and Yurin, come with me ahead. Tell the Diva to hold on for at least 15 minutes!" Yang Hui immediately ordered.
"Yes!" XN
The situation was urgent, and reality had deviated significantly from the script. Yang Hui didn't dare to delay any longer and joined the maintenance team to speed up the work. Fortunately, the Dawn Gundam, Flag Gundam, and Luna Gundam had reserved standard interfaces for special situations from the beginning, allowing the long-range Auxiliary Thrusters to be installed directly, completing the task in just a few minutes.
"All units, final checks. Yurin, Graham, tactical formation S33, prepare to launch!"
"Understood!" X2
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