Gundam, Gravity Elegy

Perhaps because they had never seen anything like it before, the simple-minded aliens seemed completely stunned by the race and religion of the people from Earth. Uncle Zeon, deeply shocked, could only stare in disbelief.

"There are such situations?"

"yes……"

"How enviable... no, how strange?"

Whether it was war or environmental damage, the old man from Zeon was clearly in a state of inexplicable chaos.

"Hey Fisher, what are you doing over there? This isn't the time to chat!"

"Yes, I know!"

After responding loudly to the other soldier, the soldier named Fisher finally saluted.

"I'm sorry, but you're so young and you're already helping your family with their difficulties. I'm sure your parents are very proud of you."

"...Is that so?"

"of course."

Fisher responded without hesitation.

After gently patting the shoulder of the black-haired boy in front of him, the soldier even laughed:

"However, according to procedure, we still need to inspect your goods."

He walked toward the cargo ship, but before he could take more than a few steps, a strange chill spread through his body like an electric current.

what happened?

Before he could voice his question, he instinctively turned around and saw the boy looking around.

"Is it an illusion?"

Ignoring the tremor that might have originated from instinct, Fisher couldn't help but scratch his head.

"Fischer?"

"Oh, here it comes."

His companion's urging finally made him abandon pondering the source of his unease, and it was precisely because of this that he failed to see the meaningful glance directed at him:

"Parents..."

Looking at the back of the Zeon soldier, Gao Ren felt an inexplicable urge to laugh, but he had to hold it in.

He glanced around, observing the old-style Zaku guns and some of the self-propelled guns named 'Gigant', before finally turning his gaze to the ship.

On the deck, two massive aircraft, nearly 20 meters tall, still stand.

"Speaking of which, aren't these two Crab-type aircraft a bit different from what we usually see? They don't even have flexible, retractable materials, and they even have power pipes on the outside."

"That's how the early models were. After the official Mako went into production, the early parts ended up in these private companies."

Passing soldiers might comment on it, but they wouldn't question its existence.

And that's enough...

"Then Ah Ren, I'll stay on the ship."

"it is good."

As the massive cargo ship slowly entered the dock, Gao Ren merely loosened the collar that was almost constricting his throat.

He then turned his gaze to Yom Cax, and the man understood immediately:

"Please come this way, the car is ready."

Author's message

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On a side note, in the novel, Marion didn't actually stay with Yong, and in the end, Yong and Maureen still broke up. It's so frustrating.

PS2: I'll take a nap first, then continue later _(:з」∠)_

Chapter Thirteen: A Stranger's Provocation? (Seventh Update)

"The manifest shows that the vast majority of the cargo Rashid Freight Company is transporting this time is building materials, with a considerable amount of food and industrial parts used by MS."

"Huh? Something MS uses?"

"That's right. It includes hooks and anchors used for underwater salvage operations, mining rods used for blasting operations, and mining drills, including impact drills used for underwater mining. The presence of mobile suits has made mining operations much more convenient."

"What about this one?"

"The harpoon gun used by mobile suits for hunting large marine creatures."

A few noisy sounds emanated from the ship, echoing only on the deck, but clearly reaching a room in the bridge.

Listening to the noisy but harmless noise, Shirley gently pulled off her headscarf and veil.

She slowly unwrapped a mint she always carried and popped it into her mouth. Then she walked slowly to the bedside and looked down at the commotion on the deck.

Of course, she wasn't worried about that at all, because no matter how hard the Zeonians investigated, they couldn't find the two 'outdated' aircraft that weren't going ashore and were legitimately acquired by local giants.

War—a man-made disaster comparable to a natural calamity for ordinary people—is merely a pawn in the hands of powerful figures. As for the soldiers at the bottom, they don't even think much about the meaning of mobile suits, just as they don't know why there hasn't been a missile exchange yet.

"It has passed basic inspection and is now awaiting 'unloading'."

"learn."

In cities where the war has not yet begun, communications remain in good working order.

Even after the car has driven some distance, the telephone, the most basic and undefended means of communication in this era, can still function smoothly.

"Sister, please wait there a little longer. We'll contact you again after we finish our business."

"it is good."

'patta'

Gently stroking the Haro in his arms, Gao Ren hung up the call. After glancing at the full signal strength, he casually put it in his pocket.

But then, an uneasy face appeared in his sight:

"Um, what did Lieutenant Page say?"

"Of course everything is normal."

"Really? That's great..."

Seeing the woman's seemingly relieved expression, Gao Ren's strange feeling grew stronger.

Tracing back to the source, one can only say that the performance of this 'brand new' correspondent was somewhat unsatisfactory.

Are you nervous?

"I...I'm fine!"

"..."

"Lieutenant, please don't underestimate me. I enlisted through proper channels and worked my way up from private to my current position. In our training camp, my grades were only slightly worse than Noel's. I'm quite confident in my tactical skills!"

Looking at that expression, which seemed like that of a frightened but determined little rabbit, he felt a toothache.

Judging solely from her personality, Ellen Roshfield shouldn't be well-suited for this kind of combat, but Gao Ren felt he understood the purpose of placing her here.

"Noel, are you referring to Ms. Noel Anderson, the founder of Federation mobile suit squad tactics?"

"Yes."

"so……"

If what Ellen said is true...

"Her tactics have always focused on infiltration operations behind enemy lines, and her style is bold and aggressive. If you can really keep up with her thinking..."

Meeting the corporal's anxious gaze, Gao Ren nodded slightly:

"Looking forward to your performance."

"Yes!"

Looking at the woman's joy at being recognized, and then thinking about her previous nervousness, it was clear that she was not in a state to immediately join a wide-area reaction force that required deployment to dangerous battlefields, let alone coordinate the overall situation and pass on instructions to those veteran soldiers.

Meanwhile, due to the special circumstances of their Lion Dance Squad, the requirements for the combat communications personnel were not too high.

Or rather, they don't actually need another person who can give orders, nor do they need an older person to challenge the position of a commander who is not the captain.

While they weren't exactly complementary, she did seem like a relatively suitable piece of the puzzle before they truly got to know each other.

However, how effective it will be depends on its performance in actual combat.

And that point is definitely not far off.

Gazing at the luxurious hotel that appeared before him, Gao Ren sighed. Just as he was about to reach for the car door, a strong and powerful hand pressed down on him.

"Mr. Kax?"

“Not here, Mr. Ren.”

"But haven't we arrived at our destination?"

Meeting Gao Ren's questioning gaze, Yom Kax couldn't help but take out a handkerchief and wipe his sweat:

"We need to turn into the underground parking lot."

"...Are there still places like that?"

"..."

Finally, amidst that eerie atmosphere, Miss Eileen, as an observer, couldn't help but burst out laughing:

"I almost forgot, the lieutenant is still a child."

…………

What does the identity of "child" mean in the Earth Federation?

Without a driver's license, Gao Ren cannot drive openly and legally. At the same time, he lacks social experience, which means that what many people consider common sense is actually a conclusion that Gao Ren has to go through in his mind before he can reach.

Then, if you're not careful, you might end up making this kind of inexplicable blunder.

"Okay, okay, can you stop laughing?"

Glancing at the corners of Elaine's mouth, which she still couldn't suppress beneath her veil, Gao Ren said helplessly.

"Sorry……"

She pounded her chest frantically before she finally calmed down.

However, when nervous, those identity terms that should have been memorized started to get stuck in his throat again:

"Young...no, Ren?"

Glancing at the girl's struggling appearance, Gao Ren couldn't help but sigh:

"Forget it, since we're already here, there's no need to keep pretending."

"Huh? Really?"

"real."

Gazing at the opulent interior of the elevator, the boy's eyes finally settled on the word "Peer," a word that exuded a nouveau riche vibe.

“The Per Resort Hotel can be traced back to the Per Entertainment Group, a renowned entertainment giant across the entire Earth Sphere, whose entertainment businesses extend to various colonies and even the Earth itself.”

However, of course, for Gao Ren and his group now, what's important is the group's own positioning:

"It's from the side 4."

In order to quickly gain control of the universe, the Principality of Zeon launched a comprehensive nuclear and biological attack on some Sides that expressed support for the Federation, and Side 4 happened to be one of them.

"Although it doesn't openly support the Federation, its positioning and origins mean it's destined to be incompatible with Zeon..."

That's how it should have been, but just as the elevator was rising from the underground parking garage to the first floor, the elevator doors opened.

Almost at the exact moment Gao Ren finished speaking, a figure in green stepped into the elevator.

They were two blond, handsome young men whose appearance seemed to impress anyone who looked at them.

Although their appearances were not exactly the same, the two men, whose temperaments were almost identical, exuded an aura of pride from within. However, their upright postures, the overly conspicuous eagle-patterned shawls, and the magnificent dark green uniforms hidden beneath all pointed to their identity as Zeon soldiers.