Chapter 1653
, Day 1 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Chapter 1653 A Day in the Third Tokyo City Cluster
Under a clear blue sky and sparkling water, a massive aircraft carrier, resembling a mythical bird, slowly descended onto the sea near the Third Tokyo metropolitan area, carrying a dark shadow that looked like an iron box, or some kind of giant device.
The moment this enormous "divine bird" appeared, it attracted the attention of the citizens of the Third Tokyo metropolitan area.
Especially the young and impetuous teenagers, who were curious about everything unknown, rushed towards the port in droves when they saw the aircraft carrier named Garuda land on the sea not far from the city.
Even if I can't go there, I'll still sit by the window or on the rooftop and watch the "giant bird" descend from the sky and land on the sea.
"Hey! Hey! Look!! Isn't that the legendary Earth Federation Forces (UC) mobile suit? It's huge!"
Inside the classroom, Suzuhara Toji, who was leaning against the window, was shouting and yelling as he watched the Garuda land on the sea.
"I heard that the people who pilot those MS are called pilots? That sounds pretty cool!! Maybe this is how to become a real man!"
(Toji Suzuhara)
On the other side of the classroom, Shinji Ikari, who seemed to be invisible, heard Toji Suzuhara's shouting and cautiously glanced at the window that was surrounded by people before packing his bag and leaving the classroom.
It was already time for get out of class to end.
It's about time... I went home.
Before long, while the city was captivated by the uninvited guest named Garuda, a car borrowed from the local garrison roared off from the port and headed toward the city center.
Namikel Cornell raised his hand to press down his wind-blown hair, looking sullenly at the receding roadside scenery.
"I'm sorry, Professor Namikar. I didn't expect the military vehicles here to be used like this."
He Ming looked in the rearview mirror and saw the expression on Namikel Cornell's face, which was bothered by the strong winds whipped up by the car as it sped along.
This is a convertible, which, nominally, belongs to the garrison commander here.
Upon hearing that He Ming needed a car, the lieutenant colonel handed the keys to He Ming without hesitation.
"No! Colonel Ming! I'm just a little unaccustomed to it!"
Namikel Cornell wanted to ask He Ming to slow down, but when she saw Murasame Feng sitting in the passenger seat watching He Ming speed up to 110 km/h and even continue to accelerate, she ultimately chose to keep quiet and silently endure it all.
In her view, this might be He Ming testing Muramasa's abilities.
As the ace enhanced human of the Murasame Research Institute, Murasame Feng's abilities are beyond doubt.
Namikel Cornell did not want his actions to affect how He Ming regarded Murasame.
Little did anyone know that Namikal Cornell, preoccupied with countless thoughts and anxieties, had no idea that He Ming had no intention of testing Murasame's abilities at all. He simply wanted to take Murasame around the area while the Garo Tower was resupplying in the Third Tokyo metropolitan area and waiting for the next batch of new recruits to arrive.
Sensing Namikar Cornell's chaotic and somewhat confused thoughts, how could He Ming not understand what she was thinking?
It seems that his personal trip to the Third Tokyo urban cluster to welcome Murasame and Namikal Cornell put immense pressure on this mentor.
However, He Ming had no intention of explaining.
Fundamentally, He Ming and the people at the Murasame Research Institute, and even Namikel Cornell, hold completely different philosophies.
He does not regard Murasame as a weapon.
Even though Murasame was an enhanced human modified by the Murasame Research Institute, a "key" specifically created for the psycho-Gundam.
"Village Rain Phoenix".
With the highway exit just ahead, He Ming called out, "Yes, Colonel Ming. What are your orders?"
Under the strong wind, Murasame's short, emerald-like hair fluttered in the wind, and her seemingly calm eyes were watching He Ming, who was controlling the car's every move.
Do you have any styles you like?
Even without looking at Cun Yufeng, He Ming could sense that Cun Yufeng was scrutinizing him.
"Style? Colonel Ming. I don't understand what you're talking about."
"Clothes. Does that mean that all the clothes your mentor, Namikar, prepared for you were pilot uniforms?"
As soon as He Ming said this, Namikel Cornell quickly explained.
"No! Colonel Ming. Our institute will not withhold any of Feng's rations! Her regular clothes are sufficient."
He Ming glanced at the road sign, confirmed the direction, and replied casually.
"Is that so? But sometimes, girls wear clothes they choose themselves, don't they, Feng?"
Upon hearing He Ming call her that, Cun Yufeng's eyes flashed, and she silently turned her head, which was taken as an admission of He Ming's words.
"Feng! How could you possibly let Colonel Ming spend money like this! Ah~!"
Namikel Cornell immediately understood and tried to dissuade him, but was stopped by a sudden stop.
"Mentor Namikar, instead of wasting your breath, why don't you help Feng with her selection?"
The shopping mall is right in front of us.
Namikel Cornell could only sigh silently and follow He Ming and Murasame into the large shopping mall, hoping to find an opportunity to dissuade them.
However, after Murasame personally selected the first piece of clothing, the shopping spree seemed to spiral out of control. Even Namikal Cornell, who had been trying to dissuade Murasame from her taste with a stern face, was forced to try on the carefully selected clothes by Murasame. At that moment, Namikal Cornell lost her right to dissuade her.
When Namikel Cornell looked at the car full of clothes and daily necessities after finishing his shopping, he was immediately overwhelmed with a headache.
She clearly came to dissuade them, so how come half of the things in the car belonged to her?
"Don't worry! We have a delivery service. Besides, the Garuda is so obvious, there's no fear that the delivery service won't reach it."
"But, but, this will cost you a lot of money, Colonel Ming."
As the saying goes, "He who takes a man's money is bound to him, and he who eats another man's food is bound
Namikel Cornell, who was already shorter than Namikel, felt that he had lost some ground.
After all, a considerable number of the items in that cart were "gifts" personally selected by Murasame Feng and paid for by He Ming.
"Haha! Don't worry about it! This is necessary funding. The upcoming battles will probably last for a long time, mostly in the field. We roughnecks are fine. But Instructor Namikar and Feng, who have been staying in the research institute, need to be careful."
He Ming's explanation left Namikael Cornell speechless. After glancing at Murasame, whose expression was calm but seemed somewhat different, he sighed silently.
"Fine! Let's do as Colonel Ming says!"
(End of this chapter)