Who is Playing the Love Development Game in Gundam

"ZAFT's communication, what should we do?"

Murakumo Gai asked.

He wasn't asking out of panic.

He was asking because He Kui was the employer.

"Answer it, but don't turn on the video."

He Kui nodded.

"Got it."

After deftly avoiding several incoming beams, Murakumo Gai smoothly activated the communication button.

"Snake Tail Mercenary Group! State your purpose."

Since they didn't have a friendly identification code, even though they were being attacked by the Earth Alliance, the surrounding ZAFT forces would be doing well not to take advantage of the situation. There was no one coming to their rescue.

"We've been hired by the External Affairs Department of ZAFT's Defense Committee to assist in the defense here. Here are our identification code and friendly force data."

With a fake identity prepared, He Kui easily presented a false affiliation.

"Has the military received our distress signal?"

"No, we were sent by the military to check on the situation, fearing you might be under attack."

As a high-ranking member of the Defense Committee himself, He Kui's lie was flawless and left no room for suspicion.

"Understood. According to instructions, please proceed to the secondary defense line for reinforcement."

"No problem."

With that, He Kui ended the communication.

"...Are you sent by ZAFT?"

"Do I look like it?"

He Kui didn't answer directly but instead posed a counter-question.

"No."

Murakumo Gai didn't press further and followed the instructions to the secondary defense line, which was a land-based defensive position.

Unlike the intense battles in the air, this area was surprisingly calm.

Most of the Mobile Suits here were older models like GINNs and CGUEs.

The Astray stood out like a sore thumb, but Elijeh's GAT-X blended in seamlessly.

"Make sure to preserve yourselves in the upcoming battles. I'll increase the payment to 30 million."

After all, the previous mission was about transporting people, while this one involved combat, so the price had to be different.

Hearing this, Murakumo Gai nodded.

"Understood."

"Now, open the cockpit."

He Kui said.

"What?"

"I can't squeeze in here with you. Let's find a Mobile Suit. No one's paying attention right now."

They were in a corner of the base, and everyone's focus was on the chaotic battlefield ahead. No one was paying attention to this area.

"...Alright."

Murakumo Gai hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded.

"Stay safe."

Without much hesitation, He Kui jumped out as the cockpit hatch opened.

"What's going on!?"

Just as He Kui made his way to the underground hangar within the base, Shihe, Sulei, and Meyrin finally entered the room.

"Another problem."

"Kaohsiung Spaceport is under attack."

He Kui said with a bitter smile.

"According to calculations, if they maintain this level of offensive, Kaohsiung Spaceport will fall within an hour."

They hadn't deployed much defensive strength at Kaohsiung, and there was only one Elite Red Coat.

As for the Earth Alliance, even though one of the Three Small Strongs had died, with Creuset and Ash Gray still in the fight, their combat power was ridiculously strong.

It was like the enemy had pushed all the way to the high ground, but all we had were a few minions, some siege units, and a hero unit that wasn't fully developed.

Meanwhile, the enemy had four fully equipped hero units leading a massive army of minions.

Holding the line would be a miracle.

He Kui's three little birds could barely muster three hero units, but that didn't mean they could stand a chance.

After all, he didn't have six divine armaments on him.

"Meyrin, call your sister over. Explain it to her."

He had originally planned to wait until tonight, but the Atlantic Federation didn't give him that time.

"How much should I explain?"

Meyrin stood up hesitantly upon hearing this and asked.

"You can explain most of it, but try to skip over the previous events if possible."

"Okay!"

After hurriedly responding, Meyrin quickly ran out.

"One hour. Our reinforcements, based on the Moon's current position, will take at least three more hours."

"And we still need to leave some forces to guard against the Eurasian forces on the Moon."

"True, but the troops in Alaska might be able to come out."

Not a single word, sentence, or detail was missed in the 6-9 book!

There are also a few divine-armament hero units over there, and his Covenant as well.

The Moon can't be relied on; Alaska is the key.

"If they use the launch base at the Alaska facility to launch a shuttle at maximum speed, consuming a large amount of fuel to forcibly ascend and come directly from low orbit, it would take about three hours."

The distance between the two sides is vast. If they were to simply fly, it would probably take six hours.

And that's not even using a transport aircraft.

If it were a transport aircraft, it would take at least fifteen hours.

There's absolutely no time. Fortunately, those divine-armament heroes have the ability to enter the atmosphere solo. "But three hours... and with the Mobile Suits we have here..."

Even the usually confident Shihe looked uncertainly at the Zock Mobile Suits still being prepped in front of her.

This is a bit too long.

Can the three of them, using three Zocks, hold off the enemy for two hours? Remember, when they used nuclear-powered Mobile Suits against Creuset, they barely held him off for half an hour.

Although part of it was because they were fighting on enemy territory, Creuset isn't someone you can easily stall.

With his extensive combat experience, he would definitely find a weakness if given enough time.

"True, and they might be carrying nuclear bombs."

He Kui sighed.

He regretted not placing a few experimental Mobile Suits here.

Such a glaring oversight, yet he didn't leave any Mobile Suits here.

While mentally cursing himself, He Kui skillfully extended his hand from the shadows, and a burst of smoke erupted from within the Aegis. Everyone in the hangar, who had been nervously prepping the Mobile Suits, fainted without exception, except for one Red Uniform-clad pilot.

He was likely the squad leader. Sensing something was wrong, he covered his mouth and nose, struggling toward the alarm.

But He Kui didn't give him the chance.

Activating the foot thrusters, he quickly appeared in front of the young man.

Blocking his path.

"Who are you!?"

The young man stared wide-eyed at the girl before him, completely ignoring her fiery outfit, only asking in panic.

If they were being infiltrated by the Atlantic Federation from within... Just as the young man was about to make a desperate move, the girl spoke calmly.

"We're friends. Sorry for taking your Mobile Suit."

He Kui whispered as he gently pinched the young man's neck, causing him to faint.

"These Mobile Suits are in good condition, but compared to their new models, they're just cannon fodder."

Sulei said while performing a system check on the three Zocks.

"If only there was a Justice hidden inside."

Upon hearing this, He Kui couldn't help but sigh.

"What are you talking about?"

"How could there possibly be a Justice hidden in there?"

"Are you panicking and losing your mind?"

Sulei, as sharp-tongued as ever, retorted at him.

"I'm not losing my mind, I'm perfectly fine."

"If it can be hidden, I'll show you one day."

"Hmph."

"The Mobile Suit self-check is complete."

As soon as Sulei finished speaking, the door to the radar room behind them opened in response.

(End of Chapter)