Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 1118: A Moment of Confusion

Chapter 1118: Momentary Confusion (5/5)

Professor Elfman, leaning on his cane, looked He Ming up and down.

"Ranfeng, do you think too highly of Setsuna?"

"Oh? Really?"

He Ming asked back.

Professor Elfman sighed and shook his head.

Now Professor Efman took He Ming aside for a private conversation, so Professor Efman could be more relaxed in his words.

"I've seen Setsuna's profile. Ever since you suggested Setsuna as the pilot of the 00 Gundam, I've been keeping an eye on him."

Professor Elfman's eyes sparkled with thought.

"As an orphan of war, Setsuna F. Seiei has every reason to join Celestial Being and become a Gundam pilot who resolves conflicts. However, I found a clue in his personal file."

Professor Elfman looked at He Ming.

"Setsuna F. Seiei's file was modified, so his name appeared on the list of Gundam pilot candidates of Amanto."

"As expected of Professor Elfman."

He Ming did not refute but expressed approval.

indeed.

Setsuna was able to become a celestial Gundam pilot because of a fleeting glimpse during that life-and-death battle, which allowed someone to feel the joy of becoming a god for the first time.

In order to continue to obtain this joy and to become a true god, that man began his plan, hid his identity in order to seize VEDA, and became Kona's follower.

"So, under this premise, you still recognize the possibility that Setsuna F. Kiyoi can become the pilot of the 00 Gundam?"

Professor Elfman asked seriously.

"Yeah. I agree."

He Ming paused and continued.

"Rather than saying I approve of this, it's better to say this is a test of fate. Professor Elfman, thanks to your question, I finally figured out why Setsuna F. Kiyoi couldn't get the synchronization rate of the dual furnace system to exceed 80%."

"Oh? What's the reason?"

Professor Elfman asked rhetorically.

“Well, it’s experience.”

He Ming said this.

Professor Efman was a little puzzled.

Naturally, the old professor wouldn't understand.

In the original time and space, after Shanna lost several companions including Lockon, and lost contact with the gods, he wandered alone in the universe for several years and witnessed some dark situations hidden by humans in the universe.

Finally, after experiencing all this, Setsuna's will after returning to Heaven was still extremely firm, and finally, under the catalysis of this will, he successfully completed the first start-up of the 00 Gundam.

And what about this moment?
Although after the war several years ago, Setsuna traveled around the world as He Ming said and saw everything in the world with his own eyes, Setsuna was never able to experience the same shocking change that was enough to crush his spirit and beliefs as Setsuna in the original time and space - that was the death of Lockon, which had always affected Setsuna's progress.

Today, Lockon is still alive and well, and he joins forces with his younger brother to fight for the ultimate ideal of heaven!
How could it be like in the original time and space, where people died in battle with regrets?

"It seems that you have found a way."

Although Professor Efman didn't understand what He Ming was thinking at the moment, he could vaguely guess that He Ming should have found a corresponding solution.

"Well, it's not really a solution! Professor Elfman, can the 00 Gundam move now?"

"If it's just ordinary actions, it's barely enough, but if it's fighting, I'm afraid it won't be enough."

Professor Efman gave his conclusion very simply.

"Really? That's enough."

He Ming’s words surprised Professor Efman.

"Wait! Ranfeng, are you going to let the 00 Gundam participate in the battle?"

"Yeah, that's right. Fight me and Cheng Ying!"

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"What?! He Ming! You are messing around!"

When she heard that He Ming wanted Setsuna to fight him in the 00 Gundam, Kujo Lisa immediately became anxious and stopped calling He Ming by his code name. "No! This is not a mess! Huang."

He Ming patted Jiujo Lisa's shoulder and spoke softly.

"Don't you still believe me? At least, believe Xiaoying!"

Xiaoying, who was sitting on Jiujo Lisa's shoulders, didn't understand what was going on. She only knew that He Ming seemed to be praising her and was waving his little fists to cheer her up.

Seeing Xiaoying being sold out by He Ming and still helping to count the money, Kujo Lisa was both angry and amused, feeling quite helpless.

"Forget it! Since you have made your decision, I won't stop you! But you must make sure that you all come back safe and sound!"

"Understood! My dear tactical forecaster. This time, no one will die, not even be injured."

So, after Chengying flew out of Ptolemy II, the 00 Gundam driven by Setsuna also arrived at the ejection port.

"Setsuna, if you can't do it, just give up immediately! This is just a simulation exercise! The 00 Gundam hasn't been debugged yet!"

In the picture, Ian was rubbing his hair vigorously, looking helpless.

Obviously, this was not the situation he wanted to see.

"No. This is the best possible outcome! Ian and Professor Elfman, thank you!"

Setsuna nodded slowly.

"I will succeed in getting the 00 Gundam to start up!"

Sometimes, determination isn't everything.

When he actually appeared in space driving the 00 Gundam, Setsuna realized that the current 00 Gundam was not a Gundam at all, but just a piece of "space debris" with weak mobility.

How could such a machine possibly fight?
"Setsuna, are you ready?"

He Ming's voice came over the communication.

"Yes, I'm ready."

Shanta responded.

"No, you're not ready! Setsuna."

However, He Ming denied Shanna's words.

Shanna seemed stunned for a moment and didn't understand what He Ming meant.

"Sorry, Setsuna. Things might get rough from here on out!"

Hearing He Ming's words, Kujo Lisa immediately shouted.

"Ptolemy, evacuate this universe immediately! Quick!"

"what?"

Helmsman Lasse Iron was stunned for a moment.