Chapter 1716
The Eve of the Journey to Space!
Chapter 1716 The Eve of the Journey to Space!
The third Tokyo metropolitan area, within the bay.
The two Garuda-class aircraft carriers paddled across the water, eventually taking off amidst the magnificent waves, and heading back towards the First Tokyo urban cluster.
After the Garuda successfully entered its course, Kenneth breathed a slight sigh of relief and then said, half-jokingly.
"What a pity this time! If I could also pilot a mobile suit, I probably could have participated in the battle against the Fourth Angel, right?"
He Ming glanced over and said calmly.
"Captain Sleg. You used to be an MS pilot, right? If you want to pilot an MS, I'm afraid no one here will stop you."
Kenneth was taken aback, then chuckled awkwardly.
"Colonel, you're joking. I'm just worried about who will be watching over Garuda. If Garuda, which is parked in the bay, is destroyed by that apostle's beam cannon, we'll probably have to walk back."
"That's a very thoughtful consideration."
He Ming nodded, agreeing with Kenneth's explanation.
"However, that's not a reason. Because at that time, we had already confirmed that the Angels could be attracted by Banshee Gundam. Therefore, as long as Banshee Gundam controlled the Fourth Angel's direction of attack, Garuda would not face any danger."
"this···"
Kenneth's eyelids twitched, and he quickly looked at Amuro, casting a pleading glance at him.
He never expected that his boast would lead to He Ming seizing on him and relentlessly attacking him.
Amuro blinked, turned his head, and began to study the radar operator's screen intently.
Hassawi then turned and walked toward the helmsman, picked up the binoculars next to him, and aimed them at the porthole to observe the surroundings.
As for Rosamia and Murasame standing to the side, Kenes naturally wouldn't ask these two old ladies who always put He Ming first.
"Heh. Just kidding. Captain Slag. I expect you to take good care of our forces remaining in the First Tokyo metropolitan area from now on."
"Yes, Colonel!"
Kenneth first breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately realized something.
"Yes, I'll be going to space later to equip Punishment with new gear. After the battle with the Apostles, Punishment's power needs an upgrade; otherwise, it will be difficult to face future battles."
Talking to smart people is simple.
As soon as He Ming announced the next steps, everyone turned their attention to him.
Amuro, in particular, had his eyes become even brighter, like LED lights that had been turned on.
Having followed the Punishment Force for so long, Amuro had been having some doubts.
Aside from the Banshee Gundam, which is known for its name, the most prominent are the Psycho Gundam of Murasame and the Gaplan of Rosami.
However, both of them came from research institutes related to Newtypes, and due to the special nature of their pilots and mechs, they could not be classified into the active duty roster of the military according to past practices.
Therefore, apart from the infamous Banshee Gundam, all the other active mobile suits in the renowned Punishment Force are GM IIs.
Amuro gestured repeatedly, feeling that this was hardly what a special force with high operational authority and facing battlefield situations far more severe than most Federation forces should be like.
Several times, Amuro wanted to bring up his doubts with He Ming in person, but in the end, he chose to give up when faced with that mask.
Little did he know, Amuro's little scheme had already been seen through by He Ming.
“Amro, Hathaway, you two will come with me to Von Blanc to receive the new equipment! Phoenix, Rosamia, you two will stay in the First Tokyo metropolitan area to assist Prince Clovis in stabilizing the defenses in case of a surprise attack from the Holy Britannian Empire.” “Oh, by the way, Rosamia, if you have time, keep an eye on the situation on Kamegane Island.”
"Yes! Colonel!"
Everyone responded in unison.
Besides Amuro and Hathaway, the people who accompanied He Ming to space included Christina, C.C., Nunnally, and the maid Sakiko Shinozaki.
Amuro, Hassawi, and Christina were there to receive the new equipment, while CC was there to prevent the witch from wandering around and being dragged directly to the moon by He Ming so she could experience what it's like to walk on the moon.
As for Nanali, it was for her medical treatment.
Regarding this arrangement, He Ming personally met with Lelouch and Nunnally, and directly stated that Nunnally would be sent to a certain place in the solar system for intensive treatment, striving to restore her sight as soon as possible.
True.
In the original timeline, Nunnally regained her sight through her own will, but in this chaotic timeline, Lelouch, whose fate has been altered, will probably no longer face the suffocating despair he experienced in the original timeline.
Therefore, He Ming needs to consider whether he can use the fleet's medical technology to do something for Nunnally, and at the same time, make Lelouch, who is obsessed with his sister, even more determined to stand on the side of the Punishment Force.
"Brother, what do you think the universe looks like?"
Supported by her maid, Sakiko Shinozaki, Nunnally slowly walked onto the balcony, facing the evening breeze and the starry sky, and asked with anticipation.
"This question has stumped me, Nunnally. I've never been to space before!"
Lelouch, who was writing furiously down his thoughts and observations of the past few days, gave a wry smile and then made another suggestion.
"However, Nanali could write down her feelings about being in space and then tell me when she gets back, how about that?"
Nanali tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then smiled.
"I see! That's a great idea! I'll have Sakiyoko take the camera and film the scenery along the way."
"Oh? Nanali is so clever! That's a great idea."
Lelouch put down his pen, a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
Since being abandoned by that ruthless and cold-blooded emperor, he and Nunnally have relied on each other for survival until this day.
Now, in order to completely cure Nunnally's illness, he has no choice but to send her on a long journey to the depths of space.
Although he believed in He Ming's character, Lelouch felt so reluctant to let his sister, with whom he depended on each other, leave his side.
"Don't worry, brother. I will cooperate with the treatment as much as possible and return to your side as soon as possible. Then, I can see your face and see the world with my own eyes."
"Okay! I'll go with you to see it then, Nunnally."
Nanali smiled happily, then extended her finger and made a pinky promise.
"Come on! Let's pinky swear!"
Lelouch smiled indulgently and reached out to make a pinky promise with him.
"Okay! Brother promises you, Nanali."
(End of this chapter)