Chapter 245: The Falling Tombstone (Part 1)

Junius Seven deviated from its stable orbit and moved toward an orbit that would collide with Earth.

PLANT in space first detected this anomaly. After notifying the Earth Alliance government of the relevant information, the PLANT government also began to take action.

However, whether for the Alliance or PLANT, this matter was extremely tricky.

First, the possibility of stopping the fall was extremely low.

Things of that mass generally wouldn't change their orbit easily. Regardless of the reason for the orbit change, the problem was that it seemed very difficult to push that kind of thing back to its original orbit now.

But wanting to destroy something of that size was equally difficult. Don't look at the huge power of nuclear bombs; it was estimated that they could only blast a big hole on the surface and it was difficult to destroy it directly.

It was ridiculous to say that back then, the power of a single nuclear bomb easily destroyed the outer wall of the satellite, killing the 200,000 Coordinators living inside, but now, facing the remaining earth, it seemed powerless.

Of course, it wasn't impossible to deal with it by using quantity, but the act of firing nuclear bombs at the wreckage of Junius Seven again itself had an unspeakable impact.

Secondly, it was political consideration. It was two years after the war, and even leaving aside the theft incident at Armory One, it was a very sensitive period.

After two years of recuperation, both sides seemed to have the ability to wage war again, and the fire of hatred that ended hastily in the last Great War had not yet subsided.

Now, the one that had this problem was precisely the more sensitive Junius Seven, the huge satellite wreckage destroyed by the Earth Army's nuclear bombs, carrying the wronged souls of over 200,000 Coordinator compatriots, which was now smashing toward Earth.

The various considerations in this were tormenting the minds of government officials on both sides, making cooperation between the two sides full of scruples.

Time passed in the buck-passing between those who were unwilling to take responsibility. Finally, the PLANT government took action first and dispatched the ZAFT army.

Regardless, even if it was satellite wreckage, it was PLANT's thing after all. Watching that kind of thing hit Earth, who knew what consequences it would trigger.

Captain Yzak Joule accepted the order from the PLANT Supreme Council and led the two Nazca-class ships of the Joule Team, carrying Meteor Breakers, to perform crushing operations on the wreckage of Junius Seven.

At the same time, the Minerva where the Chairman was located would also head to the operation site to provide support.

On the Minerva, the crew members were also discussing Junius.

Of course, besides this topic, there was another topic that was equally interesting.

Athrun Zala, the son of former Chairman Patrick Zala, stood on the opposite side of his father and became a hero who stopped the war.

Such a legendary figure was now on this Minerva, and after the Chairman's confirmation, the person himself seemed to have admitted it. Such a topic would naturally arouse people's interest.

"By the way, Sister Shihe, you were assigned to the Zala Team during the last Great War, right?"

The one speaking now was the ZAKU Warrior pilot Luna Maria. With her capable and refreshing short hair, she was now teasing Shihe jokingly: "So you clearly recognized that Alex was Athrun, but you kept hiding it from us and pretending you didn't know anything. You really hid it from us so hard."

Also as a female pilot, Luna Maria herself had a good impression of Shihe.

And Shihe saved Rey at a critical moment, so Luna Maria naturally wanted to take the opportunity of joking to get close and narrow the relationship between everyone.

"Sorry, sorry, after all, his identity is indeed a bit awkward, so at his own request, I hid it for him."

Shihe grabbed Luna Maria's hands that wanted to tickle her with a wry smile, and said bitterly: "As a result, I didn't expect him to be exposed by the Chairman in person, and I'm also a bit awkward now."

Shihe, who didn't want to continue entangling in this topic, hurriedly changed the subject and turned to ask Rey on the side: "Rey, is your injury really okay?"

"Mm, it's shameful to say, they are all minor injuries that don't matter, but I actually lost combat consciousness at that time."

Rey, who had gauze wrapped around his head on the side, nodded upon hearing this, still maintaining his cold and silent style.

In this way, the topic naturally shifted to the enemy Rey faced.

"Is it the unit we encountered when we chased out of Armory One?"

Shinn Asuka patted his fist indignantly, "Damn it, I must shoot down that guy next time we meet."

"Don't be careless, that guy is not simple."

Rey habitually advised, "The Zaku Phantom parked in the hangar now is the best proof."

"I know, but if I don't shoot him down to avenge you, I won't be able to swallow this breath."

Shinn Asuka nodded. Although he had always been an unruly character, he was relatively convinced by Rey alone.

"By the way, can Rey's Zaku still catch up with the next action?" Luna asked.

"The maintenance squad said there is no problem, and my body is also fine. I will sortie when the time comes," Rey answered coldly as if it had nothing to do with him.

Speaking of this, Rey remembered the situation he saw when he went to the hangar just now, and said: "However, the other Zaku in the hangar is also being serviced, but we should have extra pilots here, right?"

"That... that..."

A small hand was raised timidly. Meyrin, Luna Maria's younger sister who served as a communicator on the bridge, whispered: "I might know..."

Everyone cast their eyes on this youngest little cutie, waiting for her daily revelations.

Seeing that she had attracted everyone's attention, Meyrin satisfied her vanity a little bit, "Athrun Zala also requested to participate in this action, and the Chairman gave special approval using his authority, so the hangar started servicing that Zaku."

Athrun Zala is going to sortie...

This news was slightly explosive, and everyone showed an interested look, discussing whether this was the rhythm of the other party returning to ZAFT.

Only Shihe showed an expression of stomach pain. If Athrun really came back and discovered the matter between Ms. Lacus and Nicol, what should she do!!!

No, wait, this possibility is actually not high. After all, Athrun should be in love with that Orb Prime Minister now.

Thinking of this, Shihe breathed a sigh of relief again.

It's just that when her thoughts involved emotional problems, she couldn't help but think of the hooligan who forcibly took her hand on the streets of Orb.

What Shihe didn't know was that while she was pining for Li Boyong, in Orb, a woman named Natarle Badgiruel was also pining for Li Boyong.

The only difference was that Badgiruel had information that Li Boyong was indeed alive.

The friendly reaper has returned from hell...

Clutching the slip of paper in her hand, Badgiruel connected the communication with Flay. ===== CHAPTER 246 =====