Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 1135 Marina's Choice
In the Kingdom of Azadistan, in a valley west of the capital.

Ptolemy II slowly descended and arrived at the safe point expanded by the Celestial support forces.

"Lord Luanfeng, Miss Huang. Everything has been prepared."

The person leading this army is the Red Dragon.

"Well, have you figured out the surrounding situation?"

He Ming nodded and asked.

"Yes. Except for some problems in the villages east of the capital, other places have been investigated and there are no signs of A-LAWS intelligence personnel activities."

Red Dragon knew what He Ming meant and stated the result directly.

"East of the capital?"

"I'll go over there to investigate. Is that okay? Luanfeng."

Before He Ming could consider, Shan Na, who was following behind him, suddenly spoke up and took the initiative to take the task of investigation on himself.

"Setsuna F. Kiyoei. Our operators have checked those villages, and there shouldn't be any..."

Before the Red Dragon could finish his words, Setsuna interrupted him.

"No. The next operation is a mission of vital importance. We cannot take any risks. Luanfeng, I am also a local. Compared to other operators, it is easier for me to communicate with Aza... No, it is easier for me to communicate with the locals."

He Ming pondered for a moment, a hint of golden light flashing under his eyes.

"Is this your judgment? Or is it the judgment of that power?"

There was silence for a moment.

"I don't know. But I've always had the thought in my mind that I must go and take a look."

"Really? Lyle, are you free?"

He Ming moved his gaze and looked at Lyle who happened to be standing with Ainiu.

Unexpectedly, this guy acted as fast as lightning. After Aeneus boarded Ptolemy II, he immediately launched an attack.

“Ah, uh…”

Lyle was stunned for a moment and stammered.

"Yes! Team up for a reconnaissance mission? No problem."

He Ming saw through Lyle's thoughts at a glance and said something meaningful.

"Recently, there has been information that members of Katharon arrived here earlier than us. During your investigation, please do not reveal your identity."

Upon hearing this, Lei's expression immediately straightened and he spoke seriously.

"Got it! Keep on task."

On the other hand, Setsuna was paralyzed as usual.

"Red Dragon. I'll leave the map data for this area to you and Setsuna and the others."

"Yes! Lord Ranfeng. I will arrange it."

After completing the arrangements, He Ming looked at Shanna and Lyle again.

"Whether you have gained anything or not, you must return before dusk. I will put Chengying on standby. If anything happens, you must send out a distress signal immediately."

"Yes! Understood!"

30 minutes later, He Ming, Kujo Lisa, Setsuna, Lyle and others boarded the vehicles arranged by Red Dragon and set off towards their respective destinations.

Almost at the same time, Celine, who was in the Azadistan Palace, also received messages from her companions.

"It seems that our guests have arrived. Your Highness."

"Celine, you?!"

Marina was a little surprised and seemed to have not yet reacted. Celine smiled slightly and said in a sharp voice.

"Are you still deceiving yourself? Your staff already knows my identity, but Your Highness, are you still fantasizing that I can return to this palace and continue to serve as your staff? Or is it that Your Highness, Princess, you can't accept the reality that I am already a member of Katharon?"

Hearing this, Marina gave a helpless smile.

"I understand! But I'm still thinking..."

"Are you still hoping for the best? Princess. I approve of the development of Azadistan. But, I have more important things to accomplish in the outside world."

Celine raised her eyes, glanced at her aide Tina Cook who was standing beside her, and then looked directly into Marina's eyes.

"Azadistan's current development cannot be separated from this world. Once the external environment changes drastically, Marina, all your efforts over the years will be burned to ashes."

"Your Highness Princess Marina Ismail, are you willing to witness this city, which has just regained a bit of vitality, being engulfed by flames?"

Marina was shocked and finally fell silent.

As expected, Celine saw through her little thoughts.

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Originally, she wanted to use the current prosperity of the Kingdom of Azadistan as an excuse to make Shilin change her mind and come back to her, but she saw through her plan.

"Sorry, Celine. It's me..."

"No, Marina. You are not wrong. If possible, I really want to follow you and watch Azadistan gradually recover. But now, I have more important things to do."

After a pause, Celine looked at Tina Cook again.

"Ms. Tina, where is the King of the Kingdom of Suil now?"

Marina was startled and was about to speak when Celine stopped her.

"Marina, don't be surprised. We at Katharon also have our own intelligence system!"

"your Highness."

Tina Cook looked at Marina.

Marina nodded slowly.

After getting Marina's permission, Tina Cook spoke again.

"Six hours ago, King Suir arrived in our capital and secretly moved into the residence we arranged for him. He is now waiting for the arrival of the celestial messenger."

"That's amazing! Marina, you are a better aide than me."

Celine praised.

"No, compared to Miss Shireen Baftiyar, I am still far behind! I just have a slight advantage in some convenient channels."

Celine smiled and didn't continue talking. Instead, she looked at Marina seriously and said.

"Marina, now it's up to you to decide. Will you join the talks as the first princess of the Kingdom of Azadistan? Or will you just watch the development of the situation as an uninformed third party?"

Marina shook her head.

"I can't pretend I know nothing about this. But I don't want to see this land, which has finally escaped war, engulfed in flames again."

Xilin showed an expression of as expected and said in a gentle voice.

"Then, join us! Marina Ismail. We, Katharon, have the determination and strength to protect this land. Of course, compared to A-LAWS, this is nothing. But I believe that since the Celestial Beings dare to appear on this land so brazenly, it means that they have mastered some power that we don't know about."

"So, Marina, you don't have to worry about this land being engulfed in war again."

A hint of determination gradually emerged in Marina's eyes.

If Celine's departure made Marina face a choice, then the same is true when Mary returns.

"Tina, go ahead and make the arrangements! I'll attend the next meeting."

(End of this chapter)