Chapter 235: Gundam Seizure Incident (Part 1)

PLANT, Armory One.

Today was the launching ceremony of the ZAFT military's new battleship, the Minerva. As a symbol of the ZAFT military's new main battleship, the launching ceremony was valued by the military headquarters, and all soldiers who weren't on vacation began to assist in the ceremony's preparations.

This also caused the atmosphere inside Armory One today to become exceptionally enthusiastic. Somehow, it gradually had a festive atmosphere, and many departments internally planned to take the opportunity to hold a celebration ceremony.

And the next-generation main machine project where Shihe was located seemed to have similar activities. Shihe was sent to logistics to collect some food, preparing to provide it for everyone to enjoy during the launching ceremony.

"Great, I happen to have some work on hand that I can't walk away from; it's really troubling you."

Nicol expressed his gratitude to Shihe.

"No, no need to be polite."

Facing Nicol, Shihe felt a bit uncomfortable.

To be precise, ever since she discovered the secret relationship between Nicol and Miss Lacus, she had always felt it was difficult to face Nicol with a normal heart.

After all, that was Miss Lacus!

"Did something happen?"

Nicol also seemed to notice Shihe's abnormality and asked with concern.

"Actually, it's nothing. When I was getting supplies just now, I happened to be grabbed as a laborer, saying that there was a shortage of hands to operate the ceremonial GINNs."

Feeling uncomfortable facing Nicol, Shihe casually found an excuse.

"How could that be?"

Nicol was somewhat dissatisfied upon hearing this, "We are a classified project here; they actually want to let our pilots go do odd jobs."

Shihe quickly said, "Nicol, don't be angry. Actually, it seems because the military headquarters suddenly decided to make the ceremony grander and even opened sightseeing channels to the public, so there was a short-term chaos in the base's personnel allocation."

"Saying grabbed as a laborer, it should be more accurate to say helping out." Shihe continued, "And I see there's nothing for me to do in the project currently, so I agreed."

Nicol sighed, "Shihe, you are just too kind."

"It's fine, it's fine, just a small effort. Getting along with other departments in the Armory also helps our department, so I won't participate in the celebration later."

Casually finding some high-sounding excuses, Shihe left the project, temporarily escaping the awkward situation of needing to face Nicol.

It was just that she, wearing red, wandered around the hangar, and it seemed she really unfortunately got grabbed as a laborer.

"Just right, haven't piloted a GINN for a long time. Today can be considered experiencing nostalgia, and really piloting a ceremonial GINN, I won't be exposed in the future."

Holding such thoughts, Shihe boarded the ceremonial GINN amidst the pleas for help from the logistics management.

On the other hand, Cagalli and Athrun, who had entered secretly to prepare for a meeting with Chairman Durandal, also arrived at PLANT.

After suffering pressure from the Earth military side, Cagalli had to start negotiating with PLANT, and the secret face-to-face meeting today was an extremely important part of the negotiation.

The two wore civilian clothes and, along with the civilians who came to watch the ceremony, boarded a shuttle to enter Armory One.

Subsequently, along with the guards arranged by the PLANT side, they prepared to meet with Chairman Durandal, who was also inspecting the launching ceremony.

Passing through the spaceport of Armory One, Athrun, who had become Alex, saw a blonde girl who gave him a strange feeling in the crowd.

Innocent eyes, a blue and white dress, innocently biting on a Pocky, giving people a feeling of a childlike heart that hadn't yet awakened.

But the other party seemed to notice his gaze and looked over accurately, her gaze becoming sharp and hostile, making Athrun daze slightly, his heart filled with a strange feeling.

However, soon, Cagalli's call drew Athrun's attention away. By the time he turned his head to look over there again, the blonde girl who gave him a strange feeling had already disappeared.

The blonde girl was naturally Stella. Beside her were Sting and Auel, who were also executing the infiltration and seizure mission.

The three left the spaceport and entered Armory One, subsequently meeting up with the spies who were to meet them, and drove together toward the hangar where the three target machines were located.

In the car, the three changed into the ID cards and weapons prepared by the spies long ago.

After layers of verification, they successfully entered the hangar.

A bloody slaughter began...

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Outside Armory One, the Girty Lue, which had activated the Mirage Colloid system, gradually brought a patrolling Nazca-class ship into its kill range.

Back then, after completing the preparatory work, the Girty Lue left the moon base and sailed toward the target space.

This also marked the official start of the mission. At the same time, Li Boyong's system received the mission from the system.

【Faction Mission: LOGOS】

Lead your subordinates to successfully seize the three Gundams—Chaos, Abyss, and Gaia—from the ZAFT military, and ensure the safety of the machines and pilots for a smooth withdrawal. (Success reward: 3 plot points)

Simultaneously accepting the mission from the higher-ups and the system, Li Boyong led the battleship through a period of silent navigation and finally arrived at the target space.

After releasing the unit to sneak attack the port, the Girty Lue aimed its muzzle at a Nazca-class ship.

Just waiting for the agreed time to arrive, it would launch an attack to provide cover for the Three Stooges who had successfully seized the machines.

As the time approached, Li Boyong gradually couldn't sit still.

"Time is almost up."

Captain Ian Lee beside Li Boyong seemed to notice Li Boyong's anxiety and asked, "The agreed time is almost up, but there is still no movement inside the satellite. Do you think they failed?"

It had to be said that this mission had many uncertainties. The coordination of inside-outside cooperation, the ZAFT military's response speed, and other aspects all contained unsettling factors.

"No, I don't think they will fail."

Li Boyong shook his head to express his point of view, but it was inevitable that he felt somewhat uneasy in his heart.

Although the Phantom Pain unit had perfectly completed this mission in the original work, it still couldn't be denied that this mission was actually extremely dangerous.

This was, after all, the ZAFT military's lair. Armory One itself was an arsenal, but if any accident happened, it would be the ending of mission failure and being trapped in a desperate situation.

"After sinking the enemy ship, the MS team will set out, and I will also sortie. I'll leave the command of the battleship to you, Major."

Li Boyong saw that the time was almost up and stood up, preparing to leave the bridge for the hangar.

"Colonel?"

Major Ian Lee revealed a puzzled expression. What was the commander doing going to the front line himself at a time like this?

"Don't worry, it's just that my hands are itchy, and by the way, I'll also buy them some more time." Li Boyong shrugged, half-truthfully: "And if I stay, I'll only be in the way on the bridge."

"You're joking." Ian Lee responded politely, subsequently connecting to the hangar's communication, "Hangar, prepare the Colonel's machine for sortie immediately."

"I'll be back soon; I'll leave the work of watching the house to you."

Li Boyong said, floating out of the bridge, and headed all the way to the hangar.

Looking at his machine, he couldn't help but reveal some smiles.

He didn't expect that after returning to this world, the first machine he obtained would still be a Dagger.

It was just that the backpack of this Dagger was a bit special...

You ZAFT military gentlemen, don't be careless. ===== CHAPTER 236 =====