Chapter 317

Gibraltar Base, Minerva, Athrun was struggling in his room.

These days, Kira had been frequently contacting him through secret methods, and Li Boyong had been sending messages through Alliance agents lurking in the Gibraltar Base, making him almost think he was an undercover agent lurking in the ZAFT military.

The words Kira and Li Boyong sent to Athrun were also very simple; Kira's request was that you, Athrun, hurry back to be my brother-in-law; now Cagalli has no marriage contract, you can't continue to stay in ZAFT.

Otherwise, you sent the ring, but the person didn't come back—isn't that just being a hooligan?

Then Li Boyong asked Athrun to hurry up and help him persuade Shihe; if it really doesn't work, cooperate inside and outside to snatch people; as for whether you, Athrun, return to Orb, you, Athrun, make the final decision yourself.

However, standing in the position of an ally, he helped Athrun make an analysis: look, as the son of Chairman Zala, your position in the ZAFT military is actually very awkward; if you are not careful, a few people with ulterior motives will push you to revive the Zala faction; at that time, according to your temper, you will still choose to escape to avoid the center of the vortex, rather than eradicate those warlike elements with ulterior motives.

What about Orb? Look, your wife is a national Prime Minister; you two really get married, then you can barely mix a "Prince Regent." Cagalli is mature now and will listen to your opinions.

In short, it was also a bunch of fooling around, saying all the good things.

That straightforward truth made the decent Athrun frown, but he felt in his heart that Li Boyong's words made sense; after all, people are driven by profit.

Originally, it was because the war started, and he stayed in ZAFT with the mentality of doing something for the motherland.

But now that peace is imminent, he also has the position to continue to pursue his own happiness.

Wife, best friend, and ex-girlfriend were all in Orb, and Athrun also wanted to live happily with them.

Having made up his mind, originally according to Athrun's temper, he wanted to leave openly and aboveboard.

Back then, the Chairman also promised him that he could leave whenever he wanted.

But now Li Boyong asked him to sneak a Shihe out, and the situation was different.

Shihe was not only the ace pilot of the Minerva but also a test pilot and design participant of ZAFT's new Gundam series.

Even if Shihe was willing to leave the ZAFT military, it wasn't something he could take away just by saying so.

It seemed that the "smuggling" plan given by Li Boyong was the most reliable; if she didn't bring the machine, it wouldn't be so obvious, and the search intensity of the ZAFT military wouldn't be so determined.

Next was the problem of how to persuade Shihe; there wasn't much time left before the ceasefire treaty was signed; at that time, the Minerva would be incorporated into the Space Force, and the difficulty of leaving at that time would rise in a straight line.

After weighing the pros and cons, the determined Athrun went straight to the infirmary where Shihe was.

After arriving at the infirmary, Athrun tactfully conveyed Li Boyong's meaning.

"You mean he strongly demands that I leave the ZAFT military and rendezvous with him?" Shihe's expression was stern, "Want me to believe him?"

Recently she had been plagued by those subtle images and headaches; although it was very tormenting, she did have an idea in her heart: go find Li Boyong.

At least, meet once, and it would be good to make things clear face-to-face.

Now Athrun conveyed Li Boyong's request, and Shihe was naturally moved.

"I remember, I stayed in Orb after the war. And, you and that Orb Prime Minister officially became lovers. So, you want to leave ZAFT too, right?"

Actually, the word "too" had already exposed Shihe's heart.

But Athrun pretended not to notice, but nodded seriously and replied: "I want to go back, with Cagalli."

"I see, I understand." Shihe nodded and said solemnly: "Please let me leave with you; I want to go see him."

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Eight days later, the submarine belonging to Serpent Tail.

"We have already contacted the informant; the other party will assist the two target persons to leave the Gibraltar Base; it is expected to arrive at the escape point in three hours." Gai Murakumo was reporting the situation to his employer Li Boyong and asked for the last time: "Are you sure you want to take the risk yourself to go to the escape point to meet them?"

"My mind is made up; let's go."

"Then, let's go prepare together."

Fifteen minutes later, the submarine approached the extreme distance closest to the coast; this place was still very far from the Gibraltar Base and was outside the range of underwater patrols.

The submarine underwater opened the torpedo tube, and a dozen or so underwater motorcycles suitable for underwater infiltration slowly approached the coast in silent mode.

About forty-five minutes later, this group of motorcycles landed on the deserted coast under the starry sky.

A dozen people started to cooperate, covered the stranded motorcycles with camouflage, distributed weapons, and arranged sentries to prevent accidents.

"Teacher, if anything happens, please don't be brave and leave it to us to deal with."

Xia Yufang, who came to guard, whispered to Li Boyong: "In infantry combat, we are better at it than you."

"Yes, Teacher, please don't be brave and implicate us in being scolded by Lady Liumei." Yulan nodded gently on the other side.

"Got it." Li Boyong made an OK gesture.

Next was a long wait; Li Boyong just lay on the beach like this, forcing himself to calm down and wait patiently.

But when it was close to the scheduled meeting time, there was no movement around, and Li Boyong became more and more anxious in his heart.

Did something happen?

Having reached this last step, could it be that he would fall short?

Amidst the chaotic thoughts, Li Boyong's breathing became heavier.

Just as he couldn't help but want to ask Gai Murakumo not far away, the sound of a car engine blew into his ears with the sea breeze.

Afterward, the report from the sentry came through the communicator: "Target 1 and 2 appeared, already confirmed through binoculars. The two targets are now abandoning the vehicle and starting to walk into the woods; they can rendezvous with us in about ten minutes; there is no tail behind them, over."

Li Boyong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the report; it looked like the plan was proceeding very smoothly.

Ten minutes later, Li Boyong saw two people walk out of the woods.

It was Shihe!

Li Boyong couldn't suppress himself and stepped forward, pulling her into his arms.

"Sorry, I made you suffer because of my willfulness."

Even though Li Boyong's diving suit was dirty, Shihe felt very comfortable and very at ease; a sense of happiness arose from the bottom of her heart.

At this moment, she knew her choice was not wrong...

Before May, I will try my best to keep one chapter updated every day; if there is no update, it means I either went on a blind date or was dragged away by my friends.