Chapter 136: The Decisive Battle Begins

Coalition Fleet.

The fleet, carrying more than twenty GN-Xs, welcomed a new machine beyond the scheduled one.

Watching that machine, which was very similar to a GN-X but slightly different, slowly being parked into the hangar, Lieutenant Colonel Manekin, responsible for fleet command, couldn't help but be puzzled: "Temporary reinforcements from the General Headquarters? But this is... an improved model of the GN-X? Has the technical cracking been completed so quickly?"

"I'm afraid not." Lieutenant Colonel Sergei, responsible for MS team command, shook his head, indicating it was impossible.

Manekin didn't speak, but in her heart, she agreed with Sergei's judgment; the cracking of new technology shouldn't have such rapid progress, at least she hadn't heard any similar rumors within the AEU army.

The two were originally discussing the encirclement operation against Celestial Being on the bridge, but suddenly received a reinforcement notice from the headquarters, and a moment later, the reinforcement machine had arrived.

"Then, is it likely provided by that person again?" Manekin asked tentatively.

"I'll go ask the pilot of that machine directly." Sergei said bluntly, then left the bridge and went to the hangar. He was interested and vigilant about the mysterious assistant who provided Celestial Being's internal data and all GN Drive-equipped machines.

Soon, the famous Russian Bear met the pilot of the reinforcement machine in the hangar—a quite handsome red-haired man.

"I am Sergei Smirnov; is this your machine?" Sergei asked after a military salute.

"The subordinate is Second Lieutenant Jili Biyaji, belonging to the French Foreign Legion; I didn't expect to meet the famous Russian Bear in person; I am deeply honored."

Ali Al-Saachez, using the alias Jili Biyaji, returned the salute politely.

"No need for polite words; I just want to know about the machine you are piloting."

Sergei asked directly: "Where did you get this machine?"

"This, I heard it seems to be an experimental machine." Saachez touched his smooth chin, feeling a bit unaccustomed. "It should be the pre-production model of the GN-X II; I heard the armament can be divided into several combat modes, and the one I'm piloting is the Great Sword mode."

"As for the source of the machine, forgive me for not being able to tell you; after all, I have a confidentiality obligation." Saachez shrugged and continued: "But you can rest assured; my purpose for participating in the war is the same as yours, which is to wipe out Celestial Being's Gundam unit. I also have a score to settle with that brat from Kurgis."

"Rest assured, this order should have already been approved by the headquarters. After all, my employer looks like a big shot."

Saachez muttered casually, and Sergei was speechless.

I'm afraid the employer mentioned by this second lieutenant pilot is that mysterious assistant who provided data and machines. And this assistant seems to have quite a lot of influence in the armies of various countries, actually obtaining the approval of the headquarters so easily.

Subsequently, Sergei turned his mind back to the operation.

Since it was not something he could interfere with, he shouldn't worry too much for now; he should put the mission first.

This operation had huge political significance.

Now on Earth, the formation of the Earth Federation dominated by the three major nation groups was proceeding in an orderly and secret manner.

This was the first nominal unification of the whole Earth in human history.

Compared to the future world, disputes would become fewer and fewer.

Then, wiping out the Celestial Being organization and offering the best congratulatory gift for the inauguration ceremony of the peaceful world was their duty as soldiers.

It must succeed!

"Lieutenant Colonel Sergei, the ship shadow of the Celestial Being organization's transport ship has been discovered ahead; please prepare for combat immediately."

Suddenly, the voice of Lieutenant Colonel Manekin, responsible for fleet command, came through the communication.

Has it come!

"Understood, I will prepare for sortie immediately."

Lieutenant Colonel Sergei replied, then began to command the sortie of the MS team.

On the other side, the Celestial Being organization side also made preparations for engagement.

Due to some influence from Li Boyong, this operation was delayed for some time, which also led to Celestial Being having time to concentrate its combat power.

Setsuna, who had missed the first half of this battle, arrived at the battlefield in advance, and coupled with the fact that the Throne Gundam Eins and Zwei had already been destroyed, as well as the support of Li Boyong and Shihe, theoretically, this battle would be easier than the original work.

After discovering the approach of the coalition fleet, Sumeragi immediately began to command according to the predetermined plan.

"Exia, Virtue, and Kyrios, move forward to meet the enemy; Dynames and the Throne are responsible for Ptolemaios's defense; as for the Flag, ambush and wait at the predetermined position first." Sumeragi said, looking through the screen at the Dynames Gundam in the hangar.

This arrangement was not entirely to reduce the burden on the injured Lockon, but also to lay the groundwork for Dynames as a reserve combat force to surprise the enemy fleet at a critical moment.

It's a pity that Lockon's dominant eye was injured, otherwise he could have used high-precision long-range sniping to launch a preemptive strike against the enemy fleet.

The Exia, Virtue, and Kyrios, equipped with GN Armor, began to move forward, preparing to meet the attack of the enemy MS unit.

Although they had GN Armor and Exia's early entry, facing the numerous GN-Xs, Celestial Being was still not having an easy time.

After all, the conventional performance of the GN-X was not much worse than the Gundam, and the pilots of the GN-X unit were also ace pilots from the three major nation groups.

In contrast, Celestial Being, besides Li Boyong and Shihe, the Gundam Meisters who originally relied on Veda had just completed their transformation in piloting technology and were gradually moving toward true maturity.

It seems that they did not have an advantage facing the enemy.

If it weren't for relying on the characteristics of the GN Field and the firepower of the GN Armor, the three Gundams would soon fall into absolute passivity due to the numerical disadvantage.

But even with Setsuna's joining, facing the GN-X unit with sound tactics under the Bear Uncle's command, the Celestial Being unit was still in a bitter struggle.

"Maintain distance and open the battle line; do not engage the Celestial Being MA head-on. We must drag these three Gundams on the front line to buy time for the detachment."

"Second Lieutenant, don't be too obsessed with the winged machine; maintain formation."

"Spread out, the big guy's shelling is coming."

"Now concentrate fire to prevent the winged machine's breakthrough and disruption."

"Squad B, you are being targeted by the MA; withdraw temporarily. Squad C, provide fire cover to suppress the enemy MA back."

For this battle, Lieutenant Colonel Sergei had studied the characteristics and tactics of the Gundams very thoroughly and coordinated with Manekin's overall tactical settings for targeted tactics.

From the beginning of the battle, the GN-X unit under his command accurately restrained the combat actions of the three Gundams.

"Damn it..." Tieria fired a "Virtue Cannon," but achieved no results.

"This commander..." Allelujah's breakthrough disruption was suppressed.

"Not simple..." Setsuna's attack also failed.

"Don't rush, the battle has just begun." Lasse, responsible for the GN Armor, saw this and hurriedly boosted the morale of the Gundam Meisters.

Indeed, the battle has just begun!

The three Gundam Meisters steadied their minds and began to invest in a long-term protracted war. ===== CHAPTER 137 =====