Chapter 1789
: Split up!
Chapter 1789: Split up!
Because the PLANT mission's spaceships and Nazca-class warships cannot navigate within the atmosphere, the PLANT mission could only transfer to the Judgment in the lunar city of Von Braun to travel to Earth.
For this reason, Durandal left some of the accompanying clerks and officers on the spaceship and Nazca-class warship, to wait until the visit was over before reuniting with Durandal and the others.
"Thank you for your help, Colonel Ming."
Durandal expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
"No. It's only right. We've delayed you for so long, and we should make amends. Let us personally escort you to Chabro for this final journey!"
He Ming said with a slight apology.
"Colonel Ming, you flatter me. The dangers of dimensional quakes should be humanity's top priority. I and the entire delegation regret that we were unable to contribute to resisting the invasion of dimensional quakes and could only watch from afar as the Punishment and the Valley fought bravely."
"Will have the opportunity next time."
He Ming nodded in response.
Subsequently, the Judgment set sail from the lunar city of Von Braun and headed to the Earth Federation Forces headquarters in Chabro.
At the same time, the Reibille fleet, which was patrolling over the Von Braun, happened to encounter the Judgment.
However, the two sides did not communicate. Instead, the Reibill Fleet fired flares to pay tribute to the crew of the Judgment, the Punishment battleship, for successfully repelling the dimensional quake invasion once again.
Despite the distance between the two sides, it was easy to see figures standing at attention and saluting on the observation decks and portholes of both warships.
This surprised Diego and other ZAFT officers.
"Captain, what's going on with them?"
"It's probably because of a dimensional tremor."
Diego remembered what Durandal had personally told him before he transferred to the Judgment.
Apart from people and necessary clothing, everyone in the delegation was required to hand over their weapons to the Judgment for safekeeping.
MS (Mobile Suit) items are not allowed on the Judgment Ship.
Diego initially opposed this.
This undoubtedly put their lives in the hands of the punishers, but Durandal insisted on doing so.
Left with no other choice, Diego had to do as Durandal asked.
Now it seems that Diego has a vague idea of Durandal's thoughts.
Such a heroic unit is one that people can trust!
Moreover, judging from Durandal's attitude, he seems to want to form an alliance with the Judgment.
Little did they know, there was no need for an alliance between the two.
In essence, Punishment and ZAFT, and even the Solar System Human Revolutionary Alliance standing behind ZAFT, are allies—no, they should be described as one entity.
All He Ming needs to do is reveal his identity to the public, and the Solar System Human Revolutionary Alliance, which is already prepared, will surely respond to He Ming's call and join this war to defend humanity, protect the Earth, and protect the Solar System.
Unable to figure this out for the time being, Diego could only rack his brains, trying to understand why Durandal trusted Colonel Ming so much.
After bidding farewell to the Reibille fleet, and after several days of sailing, the Judgment finally arrived at its designated location.
"Next, we will split up. The Judgment will be commanded by Captain Brad. Amuro, Hathaway, Huso, Ernesti, Kid, Arti, and Christina, you will accompany the Judgment. You will be responsible for investigating any possible collusion between the Titans and unknown extradimensional forces, and making appropriate judgments based on the situation on the ground."
"Yes, Colonel Ming."
Brad responded briefly and then immediately asked.
“This should be a mission from Yougu. Would it be a problem if we got involved?” He Ming shook his head.
“Indeed. This is Valley’s mission. But Valley is currently staying at von Braun for the time being due to certain issues. To avoid any oversights in intelligence that could lead to missed opportunities, I made this decision. Captain Brad, is there anything to add?”
"No! I have no objection! Colonel Ming."
Brad answered crisply and decisively.
"Alright! Amuro, the MS unit is now in your hands and Christina's. Ernesti. This time, we might be short-handed, and the three of you may need to be deployed if necessary."
"No problem, Colonel!"
Ernesti responded loudly.
The same applies to Amro and Christina.
As veterans who lived through the One Year War, they understood the necessity of seizing opportunities in war.
"Colonel. Are things really alright on Earth? Including Murasame and Rosalia who stayed in the First Tokyo metropolitan area, you only have four people with you."
Christina asked with concern.
"It's alright. There should still be allies on Earth that we can win over. At that time, our combat strength should not be a problem."
He Ming wasn't worried about that.
If his guess is correct, Dr. Hell, who is colluding with the Oni-Faced Clan, will surely drive Kenzo Kabuto and Koji Kabuto, father and son, to a dead end. At that time, He Ming, who will lend a helping hand, will most likely be able to recruit them to his side.
Therefore, there will be no shortage of combat power.
Moreover, He Ming needs to return to the Third Tokyo metropolitan area to check on Shinji Ikari's condition.
As time went on, the combat power gap that Christina was worried about would not occur; instead, it would snowball and grow larger and larger.
"Yes! Then I have no further questions."
"Oh, right! Captain Brad, if you encounter any former Earth Alliance personnel, keep an eye on them. Oh, and also, keep an eye on that technology company called Nigel Heavy Industries."
He Ming's words of advice made Brad a little suspicious.
"The former Earth Alliance? I've heard of them. They seem to have joined the Earth Federation Forces. And Niegar Heavy Industries, is there a problem?"
"Hmm, they might become a target of the Titans."
He Ming expressed his concerns.
The Titans fleet, having suffered heavy damage, would undoubtedly try every means to make up for its losses.
Although Amaterasu and Yoru had sensed the presence of Shuji and other beings, He Ming believed that some people were eager to take advantage of the Titans' heavy losses to intervene in the Titans' power structure.
Thinking about it this way, Sirocco, the "grandma-head" of the Jupiter Fleet, must be among them, and Nierga Heavy Industries, which joined the Earth Federation together with the former Earth Alliance but has been keeping a low profile due to its short tenure, must also be unable to resist.
Ultimately, the Titans, who ostensibly control most of the Earth Federation Forces' power, are now like a tempting cake, attracting a swarm of admirers.
"I will pay close attention."
After thinking it over, Brad understood He Ming's worries.
"Alright! The missions in space are all entrusted to you. When we travel to space again, I hope to see an even more powerful Judgment Ship."
"Yes, Colonel Ming!"
Everyone saluted in response.
(End of this chapter)