Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 1993 The Moment of the Möbius Strip (Bonus Chapter)
Argama.

When Lala Shin returned to the room with the food, she was surprised to find Char (Valley) reading what appeared to be a philosophy book.

"Colonel, what are you looking at?"

Rebil's orders have reached the Valley. Everyone on Agama is preparing for the upcoming battle. Sleeping, bathing, chatting, and other relaxing activities are constantly taking place on Agama.

It seems that only this man would concentrate on reading.

"Yes, it's a book, a philosophical book about the Möbius strip."

Char (Yugu) looked up from the book, smiled at Lala Shin, and then casually handed the book to her.

As a result, Lala Sin retorted angrily.

"Colonel, I'm still holding my food! How can I read?"

"Haha! It was my oversight."

Char (Valley) quickly put down the book and took the food from Lala Sinna.

With her hands freed, Lara Singh curiously picked up the book from the table and flipped through a few pages. After looking at it, Lara Singh gradually frowned.

"Colonel, is your book about reincarnation?"

No. Not really.

Xia (Yugu) put down the fork in his hand and chuckled.

"This is a book that describes how the Möbius strip has played a role in history."

"This is not..."

Lara Singh put down the book in her hand, somewhat puzzled.

"Where did you find this book, Colonel? I don't recall that philosophy books were an option on Agama's supply list."

"Haha. This is a book I saw by chance at a street stall when I was staying at von Braun. I just thought it was interesting and bought it."

Char (Valley) picked up a fork, cut a piece of steak, and held it to Lara Shin's mouth.

"At first I thought it was interesting, but after watching it, it was actually a bit boring."

Lala Shin chewed the steak that Char (Yūgaku) ​​fed her, leaned slowly against Char, and said in a somewhat indistinct voice.

“That’s not what the colonel said just now.”

"Really? Maybe!"

Xia (the Valley) had a somewhat profound look in his eyes.

"Lala. If history has never escaped the predicament known as the Möbius strip, then are we, living in this history, also struggling in another, even smaller Möbius strip, until the same fate arrives?"

Upon hearing this, Lala Shin immediately understood what Xia (the Valley) was thinking.

"Colonel, are you afraid that the ending of another timeline will happen here?"

As more and more people, forces, and organizations from the future appear, even those who know the inside story, despite having a firm will to face it all, are sometimes inevitably swayed and subconsciously imagine what they will be like in the future.

Among these people, Char (Valley), who witnessed the future Char Aznable named Char Aznable, experienced it more and more deeply.

No matter how well the other party hid, as Char Aznable, as the Char Aznable of the past, who has been accompanied by Lara Shin until now, he could see that the Char (Neo Zeon) from the future was exhausted, like someone who had lost all strength and will, and had only persisted until now by a breath and an obsession.

In other words, he, Char Aznable from the future, was simply courting death!

Xia (Yugu) gently shook his head, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

No. I will not become that person. Because you are by my side.

“But what if…” Lala Xin hadn’t finished speaking when Xia (Yugu) reached out and gently pressed her lips.

"No, you'll be alright. Even if something unexpected happens, I'll be the one to go first. Lala, don't worry. The next battle is between him and me."

"Only you are the person that neither I nor he want to, nor can, hurt."

As they spoke, Char (Yugu)'s gaze fell once again on the philosophy book describing the Möbius strip, and lingered there for a long time.

Eight hours passed in the blink of an eye.

Apart from those on duty and the reconnaissance units returning with the latest intelligence, almost all the pilots simultaneously put down what they were doing, or opened their eyes, changed into their pilot uniforms, and walked in groups toward the operations room.

Now, it's their time.

Indeed, this was the first time Reibir's fleet clashed with the combined fleet of Neo Zeon and Death Vanguard.

Rebil and He Ming stood on the stage, looking at the determined faces below, and knew that they no longer needed to use any words to boost the morale of the musketeers and make them fearless and brave in the face of death.

Because they all knew that the next few dozen hours would be the only chance to determine the survival of all living things on Earth, and whether their loved ones would be able to see the next sunrise.

"See you later, everyone!"

Rebil solemnly saluted all the pilots who participated in the battle.

"See you later, General!"

Amuro led all the pilots to stand up and salute in unison, then everyone turned and left for the battlefield.

After watching everyone leave, Rebil's expression remained solemn.

"Colonel Ming..."

Rebil's lips moved, and seeing that no one was around except him and He Ming, he called out He Ming's real name again.

"What name? I'm increasingly eager to find where those scoundrels are hiding."

"There will be a way, General Rebil."

He Ming understood Rebil's urgency.

Despite his extensive experience in battle, the old general couldn't help but waver when he saw young pilots rushing to the battlefield one after another under his command.

"Since the other side has already resorted to such methods, which is almost like personally getting involved, to help Neo Zeon and Death Vanguard, it means that our actions have been interfering with the plans of those rats and the Grimfaces."

Rebil sighed slowly, his eyes hardening once more.

"Yes. He Ming, you're right. As long as we keep going, those scoundrels will have nowhere to hide and will eventually have no choice but to come out and fight us."

As he spoke, Rebil clenched his fist tightly.

"By then, even if my old bones are no longer able to pilot a mobile suit, I'm sure I can still let those bastards personally taste what the iron fist of the Earth Federation Army general really feels like!!"

"Haha! When the time comes, I will personally lead those scoundrels to General Rebil to learn a thing or two!"

After speaking, He Ming stood at attention and saluted.

"Well then, General Rebil, see you later!"

"Well, see you later!"

Rebil returned the greeting and then smiled slightly.

"After this war is over, I'm afraid you won't need this mask anymore."

"maybe!"

(End of this chapter)