Chapter 1878
Campfire
Chapter 1878 Campfire
A tall campfire was lit, and the entire camp was filled with joyful smiles.
With He Ming's permission, soldiers from both sides who had no missions began their own celebrations, organized by brigade level.
Although it was somewhat inappropriate to celebrate so lavishly after winning the first battle, He Ming still allowed the event to proceed, considering that the heavy-headed creature hidden deep within the BETA Level 6 HIVE core lair was constantly shrinking its forces and strengthening the defenses around the core lair.
After all, when they crossed this desolate land and reached the core lair of BETA, an earth-shattering final battle was about to begin.
Even with unconventional mobile suits like EVA Unit-02 and Master Gundam, the endless BETA army would likely be a nightmare for the soldiers who are currently happily participating in this celebration.
He Ming and the young emperor walked through the camp, smiling as they greeted the soldiers from both sides who were making a ruckus.
The soldiers of the Earth Federation Forces were already very familiar with Colonel He Ming, and their curiosity was more focused on the young emperor who was timid but trying to appear calm as he followed He Ming.
When the soldiers on the floating continent saw that the young emperor had braved the danger and come directly to the camp, which had no walls for protection and where they could even see the enormous, super-heavy ray-class corpse that had been killed by EVA Unit-02 and looked even more eerie under the moonlight, they all showed excited and fanatical expressions, shouted "Long live the emperor!" and knelt down in unison before the young emperor.
"Mmm...so sweet!"
Asuka, who was happily munching on a red bean paste mooncake, was also surprised by the soldiers of the floating continent who were kneeling and worshipping the young emperor with fervor.
What are those people doing?
"What else are they doing? They're kneeling before their emperor, proclaiming their loyalty!"
Instead of holding mooncakes, CC, who was as fond of pizza as ever—oh no, now it was a multi-layered cheese pizza that Lian had personally customized for her—leaned against the railing and said casually.
"An emperor? Such a young child?"
Upon hearing this, Asuka let out a small gasp of surprise.
"A child? Asuka, I remember you're only 14 years old, right?"
CC took a bite of the pizza covered in multiple layers of cheese and mumbled something indistinctly.
"14 years old?! Huh? What 14 years old? I've already graduated from university! I'm an adult! How could I be a 14-year-old girl?!"
Asuka slammed the mooncake in her hand onto the table and retorted angrily.
CC remained unmoved, glancing briefly at the pitiful mooncake before letting out a sigh.
"Miss Asuka, Miss Ren is right behind you."
"what?!"
Asuka was startled and subconsciously glanced at the mooncake she had slapped on the table. She immediately jumped back, but was stopped by a hand.
"Miss Asuka, it seems you need some help!"
"No! I don't need any help. I'll tidy up my desk and wash my hands right now!"
Asuka froze, then quickly explained.
"No! Leave the tidying up to me! As for washing your hands, I can help you right now!"
What terrifying true nature lay beneath the seemingly kind smile of the maid standing respectfully beside He Ming?
Asuka understands this all too well.
Whether it was piloting an MS or engaging in hand-to-hand combat, Asuka, who considered herself a genius, was undoubtedly completely outmatched by her opponent; she couldn't even match a single finger of her opponent's strength.
Such terrifying strength, coupled with that kind smile and appearance, made him the most terrifying being in Asuka's heart at this moment, even more terrifying than the Angels.
"Young man, you need to control your emotions better!"
CC squinted at Asuka, who was easily controlled and taken away by the maid, shrugged, and continued to enjoy her multi-layered cheese pizza.
Meanwhile, He Ming, who was inspecting the camp with the young emperor, also noticed Murasame Feng walking over from the Psycho Gundam. "Feng. Aren't you going to participate in the celebration?"
"No. The Psycho Gundam needs maintenance; I'll go later."
Village Rain Phoenix nodded, but He Ming could tell that she didn't seem to think that way.
"If you have time, come for a walk with me."
"Yes, Colonel!"
Without hesitation, Cun Yufeng stood at attention and saluted, then slightly curled the corners of her mouth and walked over to He Ming's side.
"Colonel Ming, and who is this gentleman?"
Jiang Lihua, standing nearby, looked curiously at the dashing Cun Yufeng.
"Your Majesty. This is my capable subordinate, Lieutenant Murasame, who is also the pilot of the Psycho Gundam."
After He Ming introduced the two with a smile, Jiang Lihua also learned the meaning of the psycho-induction Gundam from Gao Hai.
"Sister, it's truly amazing that you can control such a huge machine in battle."
Guided by Gao Hai, Jiang Lihua saw the Psycho Gundam parked next to EVA Unit-02.
The two enormous aircraft, each tens of meters tall, were enough to attract attention wherever they were in the camp.
"No. It's just some techniques."
Village Rain Phoenix didn't think it was anything special.
Before being conscripted for punishment, she even felt a bit disgusted about boarding the Psycho Gundam.
Murasame thought for a moment, then raised her right hand and took off the bracelet she had bought with Rosamia when they went shopping together while they were stationed in the First Tokyo City Cluster. She then handed it to the young emperor.
"Thank you for your praise! Apart from Colonel Ming, you are the first person to praise me and the Psycho Gundam so frankly."
"Your Majesty."
Gao Hai and Li Xing instinctively tried to remind him, but the emperor raised his hand to stop them.
"Thank you! Murasame Feng, no, may I call you Sister Feng?"
The emperor reached out and took the bracelet, looking at the star-shaped crystal on it that was shimmering in the glow of the campfire, and asked happily.
"can."
After nodding, Cun Yufeng returned to stand next to He Ming.
"Thank you! You're my first older sister. Sister Feng. Thank you!"
The young emperor happily put on the bracelet, his smile growing even brighter.
After this minor incident, the group continued to patrol the camp until the young emperor could no longer endure it, at which point they stopped.
Seeing the stubborn young emperor who still wanted to complete the entire journey, He Ming shook his head and tried to persuade him.
"That's enough for today! Now it's time for the final assault."
The final offensive will begin as the new sun rises above the horizon.
The young emperor may see far fewer faces in this camp tonight!
(End of this chapter)