Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 1208: The Eve of Hermit Crab

"It's really him."

After watching the battle video and report, Graham sighed deeply.

"I didn't expect to see this golden Gundam again so soon."

"Are you happy, dear friend?"

Billy Katagiri smiled.

"Ah! Yes! I'm very happy now! I can't wait to see that golden Gundam."

Graham clenched his fist and waved it a few times, then immediately lowered it.

"Unfortunately, we are not standing in a hostile position now, but on the front line fighting for humanity."

Billy Katagiri knew very well why his best friend sighed and felt so unwilling.

"A simulated battle should be possible. After all, there are many people in the Earth Federation Army who are interested in the strength of that golden machine."

"No! Simulation battles are useless. To fight the Gundam, you must stand on a life-and-death battlefield. Otherwise, I won't be interested in it at all."

Graham's expression showed a hint of excitement, but then it immediately dimmed.

Seeing this, Billy Katagiri sighed.

"Does it mean that only a fight to the death on the battlefield can make you admit defeat completely?"

"No. That's not giving up. It just allows me to face the reality and take it as a peak to climb. Only then will I let go of my obsession at this moment."

Billy Katagiri covered his face helplessly.

"Please, my dear friend! You have already escaped death from that Celestial Pilot once."

"Yes! This is a fact that I cannot deny or avoid. However, it does not conflict with my desire to win, or to be defeated by that Celestial Pilot again, at this moment."

Graham's words left Billy Katagiri completely speechless.

"Actually, my dear friend! You just want to fight Amanto's Gundam once again. Even if it means risking your life."

Graham was stunned for a moment, then he smiled happily.

"Hahahaha! You are worthy of being my best friend! Katagiri, you are right. I just simply want to fight with that golden Gundam again."

Billy Katagiri shook his head and patted Graham on the shoulder.

"You are really understanding, my dear friend. However, I am afraid that this wish will not be realized in a short time."

"Why?"

Graham blinked and reacted immediately.

"Did that Lady Louise complete her plan?"

"Yes. Ms. Louise just sent us a signal. She asked us to leave Europa's orbit within ten hours and head to this coordinate to wait for new signals."

After Billy Katagiri finished speaking, he took the initiative to add.

"Based on my personal observations and predictions, what follows is probably the most important task of our trip."

"Prevent the ELS's large force from reaching Jupiter?"

Graham remembered the purpose of the mission, which was known to only a few people in the outpost fleet.

The real mission of the outpost fleet is to assist Louise in completing the blockade of Jupiter, so that the ELS force cannot reach Jupiter in a short time, thus buying more time for mankind.

As for what the blocking method is?
The Earth Federation Army Headquarters did not say anything, and no news came.

Even though the outpost fleet has arrived at Jupiter and reunited with Louise, they have not discovered that their current actions have the slightest connection with the mission description of blockading the enemy.

Ten hours later, the outpost fleet entered the designated position and dispatched all MS.

The GNX-903VW Brave commander test aircraft driven by Graham was also among them.

"The notification from Ms. Louise has arrived. She hopes that our outpost fleet can protect the legion unit at coordinates E2 in the next ten hours."

When Billy Katagiri connected with Graham, he also informed him of the mission he had just learned.

"Are you right, Katagiri?"

Graham said casually.

"It's just a guess based on some intelligence. Or do you want to say that I also have the potential to become a reformer?"

Billy Katagiri casually joked as he sent the mission data to Graham. "Well, I think this is definitely good news."

Graham responded in a serious tone.

"Please spare me! I have thin arms and legs, and it's good for me to be a scientific researcher."

Billy Katagiri gave a helpless smile and then spoke seriously.

"Next, after Ms. Louise sends out a signal, an unknown number of ELS will appear, posing a threat to Ms. Louise's actions. Our mission target is these ELS."

"A lot?"

"No. The number is unknown. Or rather, it is impossible to estimate."

Billy Katagiri and Graham quickly sorted out the task through questioning and answering.

"Is it impossible to predict? Then what is the difference between this and the main force of ELS?"

A strong fighting spirit burned in Graham's eyes.

Since it is impossible to predict, let ELS's attack be stronger! !

A certain space region near Jupiter.

The combined fleet of the Third Fleet and Celestial Being finally caught a glimpse of Jupiter from afar.

At the same time, the joint fleet also received encrypted information from Jupiter.

After the encrypted message was deciphered, the entire combined fleet was enveloped in a solemn pre-war atmosphere.

"The battle of Jupiter has already begun. Everyone, next, I will disclose to you the plan of the outpost fleet and Louise Halevi, and this is also our next mission."

After exchanging a glance with He Ming, Lisa Kujo immediately explained the next mission - a plan called the Hermit Crab - to all the people present at Trinity and Ptolemy II.

The same scene was also played out in the Third Fleet.

However, as Pom Hakuli explained, Sachi, as a member of the Transformer pilots, gradually lost his composure.

Although from the outside, Sachi behaves no differently from the Transformer pilots around him.

But as long as you pay a little attention to Shaci's brain quantum waves, you can immediately sense Shaci's turbulent emotions at this moment.

"Lieutenant Sachi. What happened? It made you lose your composure."

Li Yamei, who was standing not far behind Shaci, looked at Shaci with concern.

Obviously, Li Yamei noticed Shaci's increasingly unstable mood.

However, Li Yamei didn't know what caused Shaci to lose his calm.

Then, after explaining the mission clearly, Pang Hakuli asked everyone to disperse on the spot and prepare for the battle, and once again asked Shaci to stay.

"Lieutenant Shazi Crossroad, you stay!"

"Yes, sir."

Shaci walked forward without hesitation, and Li Yamei, who tried to follow, was blocked by the crowd and could not catch up with Shaci.

"Lieutenant Shaci. Now you have two choices."

"First, as our special task force, you will board the Celestial Being's mothership and head to the battle zone ahead of time to help the outpost fleet complete its mission."

"Second, follow the Third Fleet and go with the main force..."

Before Pang Hakuli could finish his words, Shaci stood at attention and raised his hand to salute.

"I'm so sorry, sir. I think I've made my decision."

Seeing this, Pang Hakuli sighed secretly.

"Well, Lieutenant Shats Crossrod, I am now giving you the latest orders in the name of Commodore Sergei Smirnov, commander of the Third Fleet."

"I order you to immediately go to the Celestial's mothership Ptolemy and form an advance team with the Celestial to assist..."

Pang Hakuli glanced at Shaci, who had a determined expression, and said in a deep voice.

"Assist Louise Halevi to complete the hermit crab project! Buy more time for humanity!"

"Yes! Sir! Shaci Crossrod, I promise to complete the mission!!"

This is the only update today, and I’m a little stuck.

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(End of this chapter)