Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 1043 Ancient Guardian's Partner
Under the guidance of the puppet robot, He Ming came to this deserted city again, and saw an unexpected but reasonable figure somewhere in the city.

Ancient guard.

In the original time and space, the ancient guardian of 2199 should have died from his injuries.

But the man in front of him, who was wearing the uniform of an Earth League officer, immediately stood up and saluted after seeing He Ming.

"Captain of the Snow Wind, the Ancient Guardian, belonging to the Earth League."

"Second officer of the Yamato, affiliated with the Earth League. Your name is He."

After the two sides greeted each other, Gu Daishou nodded, gestured for He Ming to sit down, and then he looked at the puppet robot beside him.

"Let's make arrangements according to the standards for receiving distinguished guests!"

"Yes! Mr. Ancient."

Watching the interaction between the ancient guard and the puppet robot, He Ming looked around.

Now, he was on an open-air balcony where he could see the ocean. Looking into the distance, he saw the dock where the Yamato and Belfast were docked.

Before He Ming came here, the ancient guard had probably been looking here for a while.

"Aren't you going to meet Gudaijin?"

He Ming withdrew his gaze from the sea and looked at the man sitting in front of him.

Gudaishou shook his head.

"Now is not the time."

In ancient times, the general took off his hat, placed it on the table, and then leaned against the back of the chair.

"I haven't worn these clothes in a while. My original uniform was confiscated after I was captured by Gamiras. When I woke up on this planet, I was wearing nothing more than Gamiras' prisoner uniform."

"Gu Guoshin, and the captain, they all thought you were killed."

As He Ming raised his hand, the intelligent AI cube Arduino jumped out of his pocket and presented the photos taken on Jupiter's satellite Enceladus to the ancient guard.

"On Enceladus, we found the wreckage of the Yukikaze. And inside, we saw the remains of the crew."

Looking at the wreckage of the Yukikaze and the remains of his comrades wrapped in cold ice, Gudai Shou slowly closed his eyes, his expression inadvertently revealing a hint of pain.

"Thank you. Thank you! Thank you for bringing the news of the Yukikaze."

"No. Maybe it's fate."

After letting the intelligent AI cube Arduino return to his shoulder and stand by, He Ming leaned back in his chair and said with a slight sigh.

"Just like you who should have died in the battle on Pluto 1, but are still alive on this planet."

"Yeah?"

The ancients kept silent for a while.

As the light of the stars gradually sank into the horizon, the ancient guards began to move.

He took something out of his pocket.

It is dark in appearance, and is covered with a layer of skin that appears to be withered. From the overall shape, it appears to be a seed.

"This is what my friend entrusted to me before he died. Now, I am handing it back to you."

"Your partner?"

He Ming did not reach out to take it, but looked at Gu Daishou, waiting for his next words.

"Yes. My partner. He is a highly skilled pilot. In the battle of Pluto I, he once pushed the situation to victory with his own strength, but there were too many warships of Gamilas. Moreover, there was fire support from Pluto. In the end, we still suffered failure."

"And this seed was his last wish when he was dying on this planet. He entrusted it to me and gave it to someone."

"I don't know the partner you mentioned."

"Of course. You really don't know my partner. But, you all come from the same place. My partner is from the fortress." Gudai Shou shook his head and sighed.

"I don't know where my partner came from, but he is a comrade we can trust on the battlefield! So, I want to fulfill his last wish."

Seeing that He Ming didn't speak, Gudai Shou stood up and pointed at the Yamato in the distant port.

"The Yamato was built with the technical assistance of Iskandar. It is a warship that can cross galaxies and retrieve the universe recovery system. Before it was born, the Far East had already made all the arrangements. Although I am not familiar with most of the crew members of the Yamato, I believe that you are not among them."

Gudaishou smiled and sighed.

"Just like my partner who suddenly appeared and had powerful flying skills."

"And, Belfast and Sasha..."

"As expected of you, the captain of the Yukikaze. It seems that the world has underestimated you."

As soon as He Ming opened his mouth, Gu Dai Shou showed an expression that said "as expected".

"Thank you. I'm just bored. After my last companions died one after another due to serious injuries, I had nothing to do, so I just had to find something to do."

Gudaishou shook his head and sat down again.

"Of course. I won't pursue what the so-called fortress is. To me, that fortress is the hometown of my companions. If my companions can return to their hometown, this is undoubtedly the best result."

"Can you take me to see him?"

"Well, please follow me!"

After leaving the city, the two came to a large cemetery with tombstones erected on one side of the city.

As he moved through the space, He Ming saw names written in the Iskandar language, as well as dozens of names written in the Earth language.

Among them was a name that made He Ming quite confused.

"Antinos J."

"This is my partner."

The ancient minister saluted the name and said sadly.

"When I was captured by Gamilas, he gave me the last potion. That's why I was able to hold on until I was rescued by Stacia and survived successfully."

"Wairos."

[Sir. I am here. Now, start scanning. Please wait! ]

As the evening breeze blew by, there was news about Velos again.

[Identity confirmed. Confirmed as the fortress pilot who accepted the fortress commission and entered the current world. Identification ID: Antinos J. Status: Killed in action. Civilization: Nolik Civilization.]

Hearing this, He Ming reached out and touched the seed kept by the intelligent AI cube Arduino, and asked in his mind.

"His mission is this seed?"

[Not sure. The commission he accepted did not describe any specific object. Perhaps this is what he thought was the answer to the task.]

"is it?"

He Ming was silent for a moment.

"Then take him home!"

[Yes. Mr. He Ming, please take Antinos J home! ]

He Ming took a step forward, raised his hand and gently patted the tombstone, then looked at the ancient guard.

"Now, let me take him home! Okay?"

"Of course! Perhaps this is the ending Antinous expected."

(End of this chapter)