Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 2043 The Joint Recommendation of Duck and Mule!
"This time, I have to keep up."

Artesia said with a serious expression.

"The mobile suits over there mostly use GN Drives. The Banshee Gundam probably can't appear there openly. Therefore, the SV52 is necessary."

Hearing this impeccable reason, He Ming suddenly felt somewhat helpless.

In order to catch up, Artesia even brought up the solar furnace.

"Alright! Actually, whether you bring the solar furnace or not, you still have to come along. After all, there are very few people on Super Earth who can skillfully use the power of the solar furnace."

He Ming's words stunned Artesia.

"Sir, you mean you want me to pilot the SV52? But, but what about yourself? If the Banshee Gundam can't be used over there, I'm afraid..."

"The machine itself isn't a problem. Iris has already made arrangements."

He Ming smiled and pointed at little Elise sitting on his shoulder.

"Now that I have revealed my identity and the Ghost Faces have temporarily retreated, Cheng Ying·Lie Kong no longer needs to be sealed."

Little Elise waved her tiny fist in agreement.

Ultimately, bringing the machines from Super Earth over there would likely cause some unnecessary problems, and might even lead to situations that shouldn't have occurred when facing the Innovator rebels.

GNT solar furnaces are nothing new there.

Moreover, the Ghostfaces might be hiding behind the Innovators rebels and interfering.

Therefore, we must be prepared for the possibility that the GN Drive might fall into the hands of the Innovator rebels.

"Then I'm relieved, sir."

"Okay, go prepare! Send SV-52 aboard the Hugh Chalis."

"Yes!"

After Artesia left, He Ming welcomed several more guests.

Surprisingly, Amuro Ray and Char Aznable were among them.

"Are you asking to fight?"

He Ming looked the two of them over and gradually smiled.

"No. We have no intention of following the general to another Earth. Char, you tell us."

After Amuro rejected the idea of ​​volunteering for the battle, he nudged Char (the Valley) with his elbow.

Char (Yugu) frowned, seemingly quite displeased with Amuro's act of kicking the "football" towards him.

But he spoke anyway.

“General, we are aware of and understand the current mission of the Punishment Fleet. Therefore, we would like to recommend Camus Bidan so that he can accompany you on your mission.”

"Are you two so in sync? You're both recommending Camus to me at the same time."

Seeing that Amuro and Char (Yugu) had actually reached a consensus on the matter of training Camus, He Ming felt somewhat wistful.

If Amuro and Char (the Valley) in the original timeline had reached such a consensus, would Camus have still met that tragic end?
"Yes! We admit we have shortcomings. At least in terms of vision, we cannot offer Camus much more help."

Amuro shook his head with a wry smile.

"After the black hole crisis, when I look at the starry sky, I sometimes feel fear about the starry sky above me. I am afraid that when I close my eyes, the next time I open them, I will see a second black hole crisis appear in front of me."

"Feeling fear of the stars is not something to be ashamed of, much less a disgrace. Amuro, feeling fear of the stars is the first step into the deep space. The ignorant who step into the stars will only suffer a crushing defeat. The reverent who walk among the stars will go further and further on their journey."

He Ming gave a solemn warning.

It's natural to feel fear towards the starry sky above. But the mission that Amuro, Char (Yakuya), and others now recognized as Newtypes by the Earth Federation must accomplish is to take the first step in exploring deep space while simultaneously fearing it.

"You truly deserve to be called a pioneer. No wonder Artesia speaks so highly of you."

Xia (Yugu) sighed for a moment, then stood at attention and saluted He Ming.

"Then, Camus, I'll leave it to you, General. On the Federation side, I will do everything in my power to assist Senator Gop in completing the historical mission we are meant to accomplish."

"What? You've finally mustered the courage to take on Deakin's mission?"

He Ming raised his hand in return, teasingly.

Char (Yugu) showed a hint of helplessness.

“The sons of Deiken who protected Muzo have all run off with you, General. Naturally, another son of Deiken is needed to take their place.”

Char (the Valley) sighed.

"I even suspect that Artesia may have been planning this for a long time!"

He Ming and Amuro exchanged a glance and then burst into laughter.

Time flew by, and evening soon arrived. With Lapis's help, SV-52 was successfully delivered to Aldesia in Hughes. At the entrance of the passage, Aldesia saw Haman Kahn.

"It's lunchtime. Would you like to keep me company for a bit? Or are you in a hurry to get back to your general?"

Harman Kahn changed into a smart casual outfit, looking exceptionally dashing.

Especially with its imposing presence, it attracted the attention of many young girls with budding romantic feelings.

"If you were a boy, those girls would probably swarm around you."

Artesia joked.

“You’re not bad either. Artesia Som Deikun, if you were dressed as a man, the young girls on the street would probably look at you instead of me.”

Harman Kahn waved to the little girls gathered around him, who were peering in his direction, eliciting a burst of screams, and said casually.

"Is that so? I didn't care about that. After all, to shoulder the mission of Daken, one must put down some things."

Artesia followed Harman Kahn's example and waved to the girls, giving a more formal response.

Little did they know that the more approachable Artesia finally emboldened the young girls, who nudged each other as they approached, cautiously asking to take a photo with Artesia and Harman Kahn.

The two of them naturally wouldn't refuse this small request.

Moreover, beneath their seemingly friendly exchange, the two were secretly clashing.

However, the unseen killing move was completely concealed by the chattering little girls.

After playing with the little girls for a while, the two continued their walk along the river.

"Let's continue our previous topic! What do you feel you've given up?"

"Well, I don't really feel anything about it. To be honest... um, do you mind?"

Artesia asked pointedly, the words already on the tip of her tongue.

Harman Kahn's eyes flashed, and he naturally understood what Artesia wanted to say.

"It doesn't matter anymore. Whether it's the Principality of Zeon or the Zabi family, they're all things of the past that have vanished like smoke. It's time to end this farce of clinging to those ridiculous slogans and indulging in the fabricated illusion of righteousness created by Gihren Zabi."

Harman Kahn turned and leaned against the railing, looking up at the blue sky above.

“This is also Minerva Zabi’s idea.”

(End of this chapter)