Chapter 1860
The Commander-in-Chief's Purpose?
Chapter 1860 The Commander-in-Chief's Purpose?
Under Kenneth's guidance, after taking a tour of the Garuda from top to bottom, the eunuch Gao Hai finally couldn't hold back any longer and hurriedly resigned, returning to the room arranged for him to resolve the matter.
Seeing this, Kenes waved to Li Xingke, who looked apologetic, to indicate that it was alright, and then turned back to the bridge.
When Kenneth, who had finally managed to escape, saw He Ming sitting on the bridge, leisurely flipping through the list of elite troops dispatched by various bases, he was immediately furious.
"Colonel Ming, according to the protocol for receiving guests, it should be you who makes the presentation."
"Hahahaha! Captain Slag, don't say that. I don't have much time right now! Besides, compared to my mask, Captain Slag's face, which can charm many beautiful girls, seems to be more popular."
He Ming closed the file and laughed heartily.
Kenneth froze, muttering as if he'd seen a ghost.
"If she were a beautiful girl, that would be fine. But she's just..."
He Ming stood up and patted Kenneth on the shoulder.
“Consider it an opportunity to broaden your horizons, Captain Sleg. After all, such beings are rare in our time. Even the Principality of Zeon never used such eunuchs.”
Kenneth sighed and said helplessly.
"I'm not a historian, Colonel Ming."
After pausing, Kenneth seemed somewhat hesitant.
"Captain Sleg, is your question about my homeland?"
How could He Ming not know what Kenneth was thinking?
Although his face was covered by a mask, his black hair and skin color were so striking.
"Ah, yes. Colonel Ming, it was just a moment of curiosity on my part."
Kenneth said apologetically.
"It's alright. My homeland is indeed that ancient and great land of the East. But it is not the country on that floating continent. The only difference between the two is that they have similar histories, similar cultures, and similar civilizations that were born in different times and spaces."
He Ming chuckled lightly and then said.
"Of course. Based on that principle, I don't mind lending a hand when I can. Well, like now. But if anything unpleasant happens afterward, I will handle it according to the principles of the Earth Federation and our own position."
After saying that, He Ming patted Kenneth on the shoulder again.
"So, don't add any burden to yourself."
Kenneth nodded slowly.
"I understand, Colonel Ming."
"Yes. The various units have gradually arrived at the assembly point. It's about time we set off. Tell everyone to get ready!"
"Yes, Colonel Ming."
Artesia and Rosamia were not on the list of members who participated in the first round of operations.
Artesia is still under the title of Muzo's representative and needs to wait until the Earth Federation Council meeting is over before she can go to the floating continent with Rosamia as part of the second round of support forces.
This was an arrangement made out of necessity.
After all, as Muzo's representative, Artesia's ability to follow He Ming to various battles was already a very outrageous act.
They were able to achieve this thanks to the silent support of the team that the Lambaral couple had assembled.
If, at this crucial moment, Artesia were to abandon her responsibilities as Muzo's representative and run off to the floating continent with He Ming, how would she be any different from an irresponsible older brother?
"Ah... Autumn!!"
On a space flight to the lunar city of von Braun, a blond man wearing sunglasses sneezed several times in a row, drawing the attention of everyone in the cabin.
"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!! My husband probably caught a cold!!"
Lala, who was "pretending" to be a couple with someone, handed out handkerchiefs while apologizing to those around her with deep remorse.
After everyone expressed their understanding and looked away, Xia took the handkerchief Lala had given him and wiped his nose. "What's wrong? I've always been in good health."
Lala, seeing Xia's puzzled expression, gradually revealed a slight smile.
"Perhaps someone is thinking of you?"
"Are you worried about me?"
Xia was stunned for a moment, then smiled wryly.
"They're probably cursing me, aren't they? Maybe they're one of those people who wish they could kill me."
Just as Char was about to fold the handkerchief, he was pulled away by Lala. Taken aback, Char looked at the porthole next to him, at the silhouette reflected in it, and at the face hidden behind sunglasses.
"Maybe you're the one cursing me! Char from the future!"
In a certain region of the Earth-Moon sphere, on the colony satellite Oasis.
Inside a luxurious mansion where the Supreme Commander of Neo Zeon resides.
The man, whom the people on the colony saw as hope and as their leader, sat on the sofa, gazing out the window at the artificial land shrouded in darkness.
Behind this figure, a slender and alluring body, wrapped in pajamas, is pouring a glass of wine for this savior, whom the world sees as hope, to slightly soothe the fatigue of the past few days.
After placing the tray filled with glasses of fine wine on the small table next to the man, the alluring woman picked up her own glass and leaned back on the sofa beside him, looking out the window at the land bathed in darkness.
"Is this really a good idea, Colonel Char?"
Upon hearing this, the man revealed a half-smile, picked up his wine glass, and casually remarked.
"At this point, let's stop lecturing. Nana-i."
Amidst the clinking of ice cubes against the glass, the man bearing the title of Commander-in-Chief tasted that familiar, stimulating sensation of fine wine sliding down his throat.
As he savored that familiar thrill, he spoke slowly.
"Once we made the decision, accepted those people's kindness, and traveled through time to this world that belongs to the past, there was no turning back."
Nanai Miguel, Char Aznable's assistant in Neo Zeon and director of the Newtype Research Institute, gazed at the man she loved and asked again softly.
"Is this really good?"
The commander-in-chief did not answer.
Nana got up, took her wine glass, and walked to the windowsill.
"Colonel, you... originally came up with this operation plan to teach that Amuro a lesson! However, after contacting those people, you made the decision to go back in time and come to this world that belongs to the past, and persuaded the citizens of Sweet Spring with this decision."
"Why, Colonel? In this time and space that already belongs to the past, is there anything left for you to cherish?"
The commander-in-chief put down his wine glass, his voice rising slightly.
"Do you think I'm such a petty man, Nana?"
He stood up, walked behind Nana, and reached out to embrace her.
"The Earth Federation in this timeline doesn't seem to be as bad as the future we live in. If our operation succeeds, humanity and Earth can be saved."
"At that time, humanity will have the opportunity to move towards a new kind of humanity."
"To achieve this goal, someone always has to bear something, even if it's a sin that transcends time and space, they have to do it! Nana-i."
Feeling the intense heat emanating from the commander-in-chief behind her, Nana, who deeply loved him, went limp, and her voice softened as well.
"Colonel, Commander-in-Chief, your ideals are noble. But... but..."
"No buts... Nana-i."
(End of this chapter)