Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 2005 The Secret Within Axis!

"What exactly are those things? These buildings weren't originally on Axis."

When Char (Valley), who had joined forces with Amuro to venture deep into Axis, emerged from a passageway, he was immediately stunned by the building that appeared before him.

The rows of buildings, varying in height but all uniformly sealed off, without doors or windows, formed a solid black structure that caused Xia (Yugu)'s pupils to dizzy with shock.

The moment his gaze fell upon these buildings, Xia (Yugu) almost immediately concluded that they were some kind of metal structures of unknown origin.

"Is it a product of Char's era?"

Amuro cautiously surveyed his surroundings, searching for any potential enemies, while casually asking a question.

"No. That's not the case. Whether it's from the future or not, Axis simply doesn't have the resources to build such a metal structure. No. It's not a structure, it's just a pile of metal!"

After Xia (Yugu) finished speaking, his expression changed slightly.

In addition to their metal construction, these buildings exude a chilling aura.

"It feels like some kind of weapon."

Xia (Yugu)'s eyes flashed with seriousness, and he became even more cautious, his steps becoming lighter and his actions more deliberate.

The same applies to Amuro, who is providing cover on one side.

He could also sense the ominous aura emanating from those metal buildings, as if some ferocious creature was lurking within.

"This is probably the secret that Neo Zeon has been hiding."

Amuro paused for a moment, then gestured to Char (Yoku) as if asking whether to evacuate.

Char (Yugu)'s expression changed slightly, but he nodded without hesitation.

Given the ominous feeling those metal buildings gave them, continuing to advance rashly could lead to unpredictable accidents.

Moreover, Char (Neo Zeon), who was being followed by the two, has yet to be found.

After some back and forth, Char (the Valley) accepted Amuro's suggestion.

"You retreat first, I'll cover you!"

"it is good!"

Without wasting words, the two decisively took action.

Moreover, judging from the location of their first encounter, Amuro's mobile suit seemed to be located further away than Char's (Valley's) mobile suit. In addition, given that Char (Valley), being a half-Axis native, was familiar with the terrain, Amuro naturally wouldn't compete with him for the responsibility of covering the rear.

"They left decisively, that's for sure."

Char (Yakuya), who stayed behind to cover the rear, glanced at Amuro's disappearing figure around the corner, pursed his lips slightly, and then turned his gaze to the ominous metal buildings.

Under Char's (the Valley's) gaze, a flash of red light suddenly appeared among those ominous metal buildings.

The moment the warning of danger suddenly exploded in Xia (Yugu)'s mind, he turned around without hesitation and rushed into the corridor. At the same time, he quickly took out a controller from the storage pouch at his waist and secretly calculated the distance in his mind.

"Amuro, I hope you're fast enough!"

"Crack!"

The moment Char (Yakuya) pressed the button on the controller, an explosion suddenly erupted at the entrance of the passage where Char (Yakuya) had been standing, instantly obliterating the ominous figure that was rushing towards them and flashing red light.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Amuro ran frantically, only to faintly hear the sounds of explosions behind him. "Hiss! Char! You lunatic! Aren't you afraid of blowing yourself up too?"

As the explosions drew closer, Amuro didn't dare to be careless. He used both hands and feet to quickly take cover, taking advantage of the surrounding terrain and the microgravity environment.

The moment a glimmer of light appeared behind Amuro, he used all his strength to finally grab the cockpit canopy of the F91 Gundam and slipped inside.

Then, the cockpit doors closed quickly, effectively blocking the incoming flames.

"Buzz!"

As the engine started and the full-screen display lit up, Amuro finally saw the devastation the passage he had just passed through was caused by the all-encompassing explosion.

"If this explosion can shatter this Axis, that would be a good thing."

Amuro pursed his lips, quickly piloted the F91 into the air, and followed the nearest friendly signal.

He felt it necessary to inform He Ming and General Rebil about the strange sights he had just witnessed inside Axis.

He believed that Char (Valley) would think the same way.

If the metal structures inside Axis are indeed as they suspect, or perhaps harbor an even more terrifying conspiracy, ignoring them would inevitably lead to unpredictable consequences.

"Are we just going to let them leave like this?"

As the F91 Gundam and the Hyakushiki Gundam disappeared into the skies above Axis, Ironface, deep within Axis, withdrew his gaze and asked in a slow voice.

"Yes, that's enough. Lord Iron Mask."

Char (Neo Zeon) slowly nodded, indicating that there was no need to pay attention to the two's actions anymore.

"This surprises me, Commander-in-Chief Char."

Iron Mask seemed somewhat sentimental.

"Really?"

Char (Neo Zeon) knew that the Iron Mask was expressing his doubt that he had not given the order to pursue and kill him.

"Yes. According to our plan, the secrets within Axis can only be activated after Grips is defeated. But now, Char Aznable and Amuro Ray in this timeline seem to have discovered the secrets, and I'm afraid the entire Earth Federation Forces will soon know about them."

Iron Mask made no attempt to hide his doubts and questions.

“Yes. That’s exactly what I want to do. Iron Mask, I believe you are also aware of the abilities of those adults in the Ghost Faces. If they wanted to, the Earth Federation Forces wouldn’t even have a chance to react.”

"That's exactly right. Before we even started our operation, the adults from the Ghost Faces gang had already caused quite a commotion on that floating continent, drawing the attention of the Earth Federation Forces."

"Normally, it would take at least a month to quell this major commotion. However, from the Earth Federation Forces joining the effort to mobilize ground troops to return to space, it only took a few days."

"Lord Iron Mask, in your memory, when has the Earth Federation Force ever been so efficient and capable of sweeping away the enemy's forces in such a short time?"

Char (Neo Zeon)'s series of questions silenced Iron Face.

indeed.

Only after arriving in this time and space did Iron Mask realize that the Earth Federation Forces could act so quickly and make decisions that made him tremble with fear.

This is worlds apart from the corrupt and rotten Earth Federation Forces in his original timeline, which was like a pile of mud.

"Commander-in-Chief, are you trying to alert the enemy?"

After a moment of contemplation, Iron Mask believed he had understood Char's (Neo Zeon) intentions.

"As expected of Lord Iron Mask! Now, let's wait and see!"

(End of this chapter)