Why would I join the army if I can’t drive a Gundam!

Chapter 50 The first shot!
"Everyone!"

After everything was packed up, Kalma gave his first battle speech in the garage.

"Today, we stand here to revolt for the people of Zim City, who are being brutally suppressed by the Federation. This uprising will surely go down in history. However, the Federation may use this as an excuse to declare war on Zeon. However, I would like everyone to recall why we came to this school!"

"We are here to protect the space immigrants. Today we will have a real battle, so some people may get hurt or even die. But we will not hesitate to do so. So everyone, please lend me your strength!"

"salute!"

At the deliberately lowered command of the on-duty trainee, the Zeon trainees immediately raised their right hands and saluted Karma. Then, they quickly boarded the armored vehicles according to their respective teams. In front of them, the vanguard led by Char had already driven out of the garage.
At the same time, in Dozle's office, the Vice Admiral, wearing a thick robe and cotton slippers, was working overtime in front of his office computer.

On his computer screen were the blueprints of the YMS03 Prototype Zaku. As the person in charge of the mobile suit project, Dozle had to keep an eye on the progress. Fortunately, the recent project was going smoothly, which made him feel a lot happier.

Then, his communication terminal rang, and the guard on duty outside reported that a student wanted to talk to him at this time.

"Senamia? Eighth place?"

Dozle looked at the other party's information and found that she was a very beautiful girl, which made him a little distressed.

"If students have troubles, shouldn't they go to the counselor? But since they came to me, it must be out of trust in me as the principal!"

Therefore, he let the other party into his office.

"At this time, I usually sleep!"

Senamia, who had blonde hair and was wearing a neat dress, saluted and apologized to Dozle.

"Never mind, it's okay. So, let's talk about it. What's bothering you? Money? Men? Or boring schoolwork? I know school subjects might be a little difficult for girls, but we're constantly improving on that..."

Dozle looked like a very responsible teacher as he kept on chattering, but unfortunately, the female student standing opposite him shook her head.

"No, sir, I'm not worried. I came here just to borrow your time!"

"Borrow my time?"

Dozle was confused. He did think that maybe the students admired him, but looking at his appearance and the ages of both of them, it was just a thought!
Just when he was confused, the ground suddenly shook.

"what happened?"

As a soldier, the lieutenant general didn't even need to look. He knew that a convoy of armored vehicles was passing by just by feeling the movement. But he was surprised that the convoy set off without him giving any orders.

"I'm sorry, sir, please return to your seat! The third graduating class of the military academy has been dispatched, ready to attack the federal base!"

Dozle turned away from the window and saw Senamia raising a pistol at him.

At this time, the guard's shouts were heard outside the door.

"Sir, the cadets are rioting. They've taken away all the combat vehicles!"

Senamia, startled by the sudden knock on the door, just turned her head, and Dozle, who was at the window, rushed in front of Senamia with a speed that was inconsistent with his body size. Then, he used one hand to snatch the opponent's weapon and lifted the opponent up high.

"Asshole, who instigated this? Who is it?"

"Yes, Mr. Karma!"

Senamia, who was trembling with fear at the gorilla's cannibalistic posture, said tremblingly.

"Karma?"

"Karma!"

After hearing his brother's name, Dozle, who was originally furious, seemed to have all his strength drained away in an instant and collapsed on the spot.

He had never expected that his beloved brother would have such courage and determination, but now he could no longer bring himself to stop him.

"Sir? Sir? Mr. Dozle?"

Looking at the Vice Admiral slumped over her, Senamia didn't know what to do. She could only hold him tightly around the waist, trying to bring him back to consciousness. "Red Dragon One, Red Dragon One, this is Ranger. An armored convoy has departed from the Zeon Military Academy!"

"finally come?"

Macharius, who had been in the tank bunker in the wild for a full day and a half, sat up and pressed the button on the throat transmitter.

"Ranger, this is Red Dragon One, maintain surveillance!"

After finishing the conversation with the scout in front, Macharius immediately switched the channel to the headquarters frequency.

"Calling Wolf's Lair, this is Red Dragon One. Enemy mechanized forces are advancing towards Wolf's Lair. Please prepare for battle immediately. Over!"

"Red Dragon One, please repeat!"

The Federation Army officer on duty in the barracks couldn't believe that the Zeon people would actually attack them, and repeatedly asked Macharius for confirmation.

"The enemy is about to drop a shell on your head!"

"Roger that!"

Hearing Macharius's impatient voice, the officer on duty sounded the battle alarm.

Then, the federal soldiers who had been in a state of combat readiness jumped off their beds, rushed out of the dormitory, and ran to their combat posts.

The military camp also started a blackout, turning off most of the lights and even stopping the alarms. Now, the only sounds echoing in the camp were the hurried footsteps of the federal infantry.

In the command room in the center of the base, although some of them had not put on their clothes properly, most of the Federation Army officers had already arrived at their positions. Now, the movements of the Zeon Army cadets' convoy had been synchronously shared with the command room by high-altitude drones.

"The enemy deployed about a battalion of mechanized infantry and a mortar battalion. This should have taken out all the resources of the military academy!"

A staff officer quickly compiled the intelligence and then reported.

"I saw!"

Because the commander and deputy commander were both in Zim City, the responsibility of command fell on the shoulders of the chief of staff, Lieutenant Colonel Jodl. At this moment, the chief of staff was extremely glad that he had followed Macharius's advice, otherwise they would have been passive!

"Sir, Red Dragon One requests the order to open fire!"

"Let him, forget it, I'll do it!"

Yodel took the radio and said.

"Clini, we can't fire the first shot, but I demand that after they fire the first shot, they can't fire the second. Do you understand? The authority is in your hands. You don't have to worry about the headquarters. Just do it yourself!"

"Understood, sir!"

Looking at the densely packed moving red dots on the electronic screen in front of him, Macharius suddenly laughed.

"Youdin, sing a song!"

"Ah, what do you want to hear?"

The driver was puzzled, but decided to do it anyway.

"Sing, forget it, I'll sing it!"

Macharius put on his headphones, adjusted the communication channel to the public frequency, and then slowly hummed the tune he was familiar with.

“This place is so warm!”

"But the road awaits our footsteps!"

"There's star dust on my boots!"

(End of this chapter)