Gundam, Gravity Elegy

"Take the initiative and attack directly."

After a moment's thought, Gao Ren spoke:

"After going around in circles like this, they should have realized what's going on by now."

'Om'

High overhead, the Luger reconnaissance aircraft flew by, and the scenery captured by its most basic optical sensors was easily transmitted to the base.

…………

"So, you mean you can run rampant in my city with just one mobile suit?!"

Location: Al-Naut Base

Inside the command center, only an unsettling, chilling silence echoed.

No one dared to speak up, and no one dared to offer any specific advice.

They didn't even dare to face the officer's anger; only the base's commander kept slamming his fist on the table in front of him, attempting to vent his surging, ferocious roar through this act.

"There was only one mobile suit, and yet our logistics factory and all our outposts were so easily destroyed?!"

Few people could give a direct answer to this question, because months ago, when the war had just begun, this was still an obvious advantage for the Principality of Zeon.

In the Battle of Loum and the landing operation, they achieved the greatest results with the least number of troops by relying on these super-large robots that could move freely.

"We Zeon should be the authorities on mobile suits!"

but……

"That symbol is the Federation's 'Awakened Lion'."

Those unexpected words left the major feeling as if he had a fishbone stuck in his throat.

The roar and howl that had been building up were abruptly cut off, and his almost bloodshot eyes were fixed on the dark figure transmitted back by the reconnaissance plane.

On the chest of the machine, the lion pattern seemed to be boiling and roaring in the heat and flames.

"These are the true elite of the Earth Federation; even General Kellern died at their hands..."

"Shut up!"

Rolf's expression twisted even more when he heard a certain name.

As a member of the First Division, that deceased name had become almost a taboo, and it was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, prompting Rolf to make his final decision:

"Release those 'ghouls'."

"But Major, the ghoul squad doesn't consider their surroundings when they fight. If the battle takes place in the city..."

"So what?"

Before his subordinate could speak again, Rolf interrupted him.

"Didn't Commander-in-Chief Killian say that those guys on Earth are nothing but insects enjoying their current benefits? No matter what they go through, they're just paying off their debts to us universe's inhabitants!"

But before he could continue his impassioned speech, the almost unreal explosion abruptly ended it.

And this wasn't just about the communication connection; at this moment, Rolf could clearly see the flames rising in the distance.

"That direction is...the airport?"

Upon realizing some terrible truth, Rolf's anger was quickly shattered by the cold reality.

That's the heart of the area!

A large amount of strategic weaponry, including transport planes and fighter jets, is parked there!

"A bunch of good-for-nothings, how could they suddenly send someone to a place like that?"

…………

"Because, judging from its appearance, this machine is a Zeon model."

"Boom!"

The continuous explosions echoed in the center of the airbase. The lion-patterned black giant could only move around, using the optimized thermonuclear turbine engines on its legs to achieve unimaginable speeds.

For the soldiers stationed there, all they could see at that high speed was the constantly flickering crimson light.

"A single eye, combat spikes, a thermal saber, and even a power tube directly connected to the backpack—in the Minovsky particle environment, the optical recognition system will identify it as its true prototype."

Its name is...

"Ifrit?!"

"Zi La"

The momentary shock from the optical recognition caused the pilot in the cockpit to miss his chance to act. By the time he came to his senses, the urgent alarm had already sounded as the dark figure hurtled towards him.

'Splash'

Immediately afterwards, a violent tremor came, and when it came to its senses, it found that its mech had crashed into a parked 'fat uncle', and at the same time, a thick 'chain' was wrapped around its mech.

So close, the sensors can even precisely capture the high temperature and flames emanating from it.

"Explosives?!"

'boom'

The specially made high-energy explosives detonated, destroying both the transport plane and the mobile suit. A faint trace of 'blood aura' emanating from Minovsky particles was mixed into the cloud of the explosion.

"But of course, more importantly, Corporal Ellen's reports were very accurate, which avoided those possible skirmishes."

"It's not that amazing, hehe~"

The continuous explosions and the increasingly dense particle environment made communication slightly blurry, but the distorted sound still conveyed the girl's somewhat proud and shy tone.

"It seems that the current situation is within the range of the lieutenant's tactical predictions. I think that's very impressive."

"It's alright, mainly because everything has been going very smoothly so far..."

"Alright, alright, this is never going to end."

Before the chat, which could be described as a stolen moment of leisure in the communication, could continue, Shirley took a breath and directly intervened.

However, she wasn't actually a person who strictly followed orders:

"I'm working myself to death here, don't you lazy people feel any remorse?"

"Therefore, I won't let you fight this battle alone."

Deep in the Black Sea, the 'Demon Crab' silently sails forward, its crimson light shimmering.

As the armor was removed, the dark humanoid figure inside slowly stretched out its arms and took back the weapon that should have been held by the 'Demon Crab'.

"Shield confirmed, beam saber confirmed, harpoon pump gun confirmed. All that's left is to find the right opportunity..."

"Wait, there's a very new sound! It's very fast, and the engine sounds like..."

"Like what?"

Like a wild beast on the hunt!

'Boom'

Author's message

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Goodnight everyone, thank you.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Indiscriminate Attack (First Update)

"So, things have already gotten chaotic outside?"

The short, hurried footsteps echoed throughout every corner of the base, seemingly conveying a sense of unsettling anxiety.

However, none of this seemed to affect the two sisters in the hangar locker room.

It was as if all external communication channels had been completely shut down; for them, this sudden attack and chaos seemed to mean only one thing:

"Should we set off?"

"No, we must leave some people here."

It wasn't any of the sisters who responded, but rather the communicator hanging in the ear.

Within that, a calm, even cold, voice was conveyed.

That belonged to their brother, Claude, who was also their superior:

"The fact that a mobile suit could appear here without anyone noticing is definitely not as simple as it seems."

"So, there will still be enemies?"

“That’s right, so I need you to stay here at the port. As for the airport, leave it to Dior.”

After gently zipping up the pilot's suit for their youngest sister, Claudia frowned.

"Dio was alone?"

"Yes, that guy has been getting agitated ever since he heard about the enemy invasion, so I've let him out."

Her brother's voice remained steady, but Claudia felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

Without considering personal feelings, from a purely rational analysis perspective, that tone lacked the intimacy and favoritism expected of family members.

"It's a good opportunity to let him test the EXAM system's practical capabilities."

"However, the system that man created is very dangerous."

"Isn't that perfect?"

That attitude wasn't even that of a pet; it was as if the entire ghoul squad was just some kind of useful tool.

And this scope might even include himself:

"It is precisely because of the danger that Lady Kycilia needs us—just like we are now."

…………

"whee……"

An exaggerated laugh echoed in the somewhat dimly lit cockpit, where a handsome yet terrifying face was reflected in the classic three-screen cockpit.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Federation mobile suits!"

Like a wild beast on the hunt, the bloodlust in Claudio's eyes seemed to be fully reflected in his machine at that moment, and his scarlet single eye instantly locked onto the Lion-Patterned Machine shuttling between various transport planes.

Then, that malice was successfully transmitted.

'Didi Didi'

Inside the cockpit, the locked alarm made Shirley raise an eyebrow.

"Although he has indeed been locked on, he is now surrounded by Zeon's own weapons and friendly forces. Does he really dare to fire?"

And the answer is quite simple.

"If it were a regular pilot, they would probably have some reservations, but if it were one of the people we've specifically marked..."

'Bang bang bang bang bang'

Before the boy's voice could be heard in the communication, flashes of light and explosions accompanied the barrage of howitzers, unleashing a steel-on-steel assault.

"Do these guys really not care about these things?"

"I think the situation might be worse."

"Ok?"

Shirley was taken aback, but she quickly realized what Gao Ren was saying.

The barrage of bullets, though seemingly enveloping it, was too scattered, leaving no trace of pursuit or evasion.

In other words...

"He is actively attacking these planes..."

Once she realized this, Sherry had pushed the pace to the limit.

Stepping on the pedals, the Flame God, which had been operating with ease, roared into action and leaped up from the spot like a rocket.

next moment……