A journey through the Gundam world

This gun was aimed at the bridge of the Archangel, but it was interfered by the Heretic's beam shooting. As a result, it was deflected and hit the lower part of the bridge where it was connected to the hull.

"Damn it! Damn the Famicom!"

"Reflective beam thunder!"

At Alex's reminder, the Archangel launched a counter-beam thunderstorm in time.

The beam shots from the next three machines were all canceled out.

Taking this opportunity, the Archangel finally withdrew from Artemis from the other side of the port.

Alex raised his beam rifle and fired at the Eurasian Federation warships docked around the port.

The smoke and fire from the explosion provided cover for a successful retreat.

By the time the three Gundams chased them out, the Archangel had already collected the two units, completed the steering and ran away.

Looking at the battery warning of the machine, the three of them had no choice but to retreat unwillingly.

PLANT mainland, ZAFT Army floating dock outside the city of Tissenbel.

Another Nazca-class ship on board the Cruze team that was ordered to return to the homeland is being guided to complete docking.

Cruze received a recall order from his country shortly after the Artemis interception failed.

Orb issued a strong protest to PLANT regarding the destruction of Heliopolis.

Although Kruse had submitted a mission report to the Council, he was still recalled to the mainland to explain his actions.

The Supreme Council will also decide how to handle this matter based on the situation.

However, the sinking of the Vesalis did not make Cruze give up his plan to continue pursuing the Archangel.

Therefore, the Gamow was left to continue to monitor Artemis. He himself reported the news of the sinking of the battleship to ZAFT's senior management, and hoped to send another battleship to take him back to his homeland.

ZAFT senior officials and the Council were shocked after receiving the news.

After all, Cruze is also an elite force in their hands, and according to the original plan, this should be an ordinary reconnaissance mission.

As a result, not only had the colonial satellite been blown up, but the Kruse team itself had also lost its troops and actually sank a new warship.

This obviously exceeds the intensity of a normal 'reconnaissance' mission.

The senior council officials, who attached great importance to this, immediately dispatched another Nazca-class high-speed battleship to help Cruze and others return to their homeland.

"Docking is complete, the ship's control system is locked."

"Okay, this trip ends here, Captain Cruze, Captain Addis."

The Nazca-class captain who carried them back saluted them.

"Thank you very much, then we'll take our leave."

"No delivery."

Chapter 56 Father and Son

After the remaining crew members of the Vesalis left the battleship, they headed to the dock to prepare for the shuttle back to the colonial satellite.

Addis looked at the huge hourglass satellite in the distance, took off his military cap, and let out a sigh of relief.

Not just him, but the rest of the crew also felt very relaxed.

Although he and the other crew members on the ship still need to undergo ZAFT's internal investigation regarding Heliopolis and the sinking of the battleship.

But in the end, we were back in the safe rear, which was much easier than being on the front line.

And according to the general process, they have at least two weeks or even a month to repair.

Just when he was happily considering taking time to go home, Kruse told him some not-so-pleasant news.

"Addis, after completing the investigation, I will apply for a new warship as soon as possible."

"Huh? So fast?"

He said looking at the stunned expressions on his subordinates' faces.

"I have a feeling our vacation won't be so peaceful."

"Yes."

Although he was somewhat reluctant, as a soldier, Addis still chose to obey Cruze's orders.

After temporarily bidding farewell to the unhappy Addis and others, Cruze took Aslan, who was attending the Council's deliberations with him, on a small boat to the colonial satellite.

When entering the boat, Aslan was surprised to see his father.

The current Defense Councilor, Patrick Sala.

"I didn't expect that I would bother you to come and greet me in person, Sir Patrick."

Patrick said with a serious expression as he nodded slightly to the two people who saluted him.

"I'm not on this flight, do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand, Your Excellency."

Kruse suddenly realized.

Patrick then looked at his son, his sharp eyes making Aslan feel tremendous pressure.

He also understood that as the commander of the ZAFT Army and the father of the National Defense Councilor, he had something to communicate with Cruze in private.

"Yes, I understand, father. Long time no see."

His greeting was very stiff, but Patrick did not react to his son's greeting.

Then he and Cruze started talking. Aslan, who was used to his father's attitude, sat silently in the back row.

My father had been like this from a long time ago, and after my mother died, the communication between father and son became even stranger.

Now, although the two of them are still father and son in name, they are completely like superiors and subordinates, with clear and strict barriers.

Aslan looked at the rows of hourglasses outside the porthole and couldn't help but think of Kira and Alex.

He never expected that they would meet again on the battlefield.

Just when he was wandering, he suddenly heard his father speak.

"As for the identity of the pilot of that aircraft, I have deleted it. The identity of the pilot does not matter, and for fellow adjusters who remain in the enemy camp, such a report will only allow conservatives to criticize the war indiscriminately."

"Hey?"

Aslan couldn't help but look at his father in surprise.

Kruse was not surprised by this.

"I knew you would say that, thank you for your trouble."

As if aware of Aslan's mood, Cruze turned slightly and said to him.

"You don't want to report that your friend has defected to the Earth Army, right? Aslan."

"No, but..."

Patrick turned to look at his son and spoke to him in a stern tone.

"They have developed mobile suits with amazing performance, and even natural people can control them. This is reality. Do you understand? Aslan!"

Having obeyed his strong father for a long time, Aslan finally had no choice but to answer against his will.

"Yes, I see, Father."

He was suddenly glad that he did not tell Cruze and his father that the pilot of the other red and white machine was instructor Alex.

"However, I am more concerned about another MS with an unknown model. After all, it is obviously a mass production machine. This shows that the Union Army's MS plan has entered the actual production stage."

Kruse's concerns also aroused Patrick's agreement.

"So, we must show our true capabilities. This war has lasted long enough."

Listening to the content of their conversation, Aslan could actually understand his father's position.

In order to survive for the fellow Adjusters, both ZAFT and PLANT must do their best.

However, whenever he talks about this kind of political topic, he feels vaguely resistant to it in his heart.

He felt as if he was "degrading" a little bit. He once hated war, but now he became the one holding the gun and pulling the trigger.

It's no wonder that Kira hates himself now. When he used the Holy Shield to attack, the two had another conversation.

Kira said that he fought to protect his friends on the boat, but what about himself?

Aslan asked himself.

His joining the army was more of an impulse due to his mother's death.

Now, as the one who pulled the trigger, what is the difference between what he did in Heliopolis and those coalition forces who used nuclear bombs to attack PLANT?

This sense of guilt, especially after they caused the collapse of Heliopolis, became even more profound...

He looked up at the slowly approaching colonial satellite outside the porthole, and couldn't help but think of Lux's gentle smile and figure.

Only when he is with her can he feel relaxed for a moment.

However, just as he was a ZAFT soldier in the east and west, as PLANT's national idol, Lux was also busy with his own work.

Although the two were engaged, they saw each other frequently and divorced frequently.

And regarding the matter of marriage, both he and Lux ​​had an unreal feeling.

The two are more like friends than lovers...

'There should be time to meet during this vacation, right? '

With this hope in mind, the small boat Aslan rode entered the colonial satellite port.

The Archangel escaped from Artemis and sailed a considerable distance without stopping before finally slowing down.

"No trace of the ZAFT army has been found in the surrounding space. We should be safe!"

The CIC report made Ma Liu finally feel relieved.

"Stop the engines and slow down. The entire ship will shift to the second combat configuration, and the crew will rest half way."

As the order was issued, everyone's tense nerves could finally relax.

And the assaults and heresies that have been hanging outside Archangel Gnaku can finally return to Gnaku.

"Huh, I'm exhausted."

Alex got out of the cockpit, took off his helmet, and took the drinking water Cagalli handed him.

Upon seeing him, Sergeant Madek's loud voice immediately shouted.

"Captain, you did a great job. You damaged a G. It should be Thunder, right?"

After all, the location where the battle broke out was not far from the Archangel.

So everyone saw the scene of Heretic injuring Thunder and repelling Duel and Storm on the screen.

"Ah, yes, originally I wanted to try to capture him, but after all, that machine was left alone. What a pity."

Seeing his regretful expression, the other party put his hands on his hips and laughed.

"Hahaha, the captain is thinking too much. They are already enemies. If they were to consider shooting down, there might be another kill count today."

So far, Alex has driven down two Jinns and damaged one Gundam.

The army has always respected the strong, and even if he is an Orb soldier, it does not affect everyone's respect for his strong strength.

What's more, the successful escape from Artemis this time was also thanks to his plan.

At this time, Kira also left the raid.

Sergeant Madek also slapped him hard on the shoulder.

"Hey, the boy is not bad, hahaha."

Although he staggered a few steps after being photographed, Kira also knew that the other party did not mean any harm.

He smiled shyly at Madek and walked to Alex.

"What's the matter? Kira?"

He lowered his head, bit his lower lip, clenched his fists, and finally raised his head as if he had made up his mind, looking at Alex with a determined look in his violet eyes.