Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 2053 ELS Deployed!

The Earth Federation Forces (Gundam 00) lunar fleet was suddenly alerted by a fleeting alarm.

But just as everyone was instinctively running towards their positions, they were stopped by a broadcast.

"All personnel, please remain calm! This alarm is for testing purposes only, not a combat alarm! All personnel, please continue your duties according to the original shift schedule! Over!"

Upon hearing this announcement, many people looked at each other blankly, but since the announcement had been made, everyone turned around and went home to continue their respective duties.

Meanwhile, many people on the bridge of the lunar fleet's warships were on tenterhooks.

Because the ELS matrix, which had been in a stable state since the great war with humanity and had not taken advantage of the human civil war to make a big fuss, has begun to show signs of activity, and even intensifies.

In the blink of an eye, the ELS flower that had unfolded on the far side of the moon gave rise to wisps of silvery-gray clouds.

In just a few minutes, these silvery-gray clouds rapidly converged toward the moon.

The overwhelming scene was just like the great war that broke out between humans and ELS back then.

The commander of the lunar fleet was an old man who had experienced that war. When he saw this scene, he instinctively sounded the alarm, but the alarm was immediately cut off by VEDA, who explained it as an order from the Earth Federation Forces Space Fleet Command.

Taken aback, the lunar fleet commander, gradually coming to his senses, subconsciously wiped away a bead of sweat.

"So it was ELS that got involved in the civil war!"

"No, Commander, please correct your wording immediately! ELS is not intervening in humanity's civil war, but declaring war on the mastermind behind the attempt to overthrow this world!"

An explanation from the Earth Federation Forces Space Fleet Command arrived promptly, gradually calming the startled lunar fleet down.

However, looking at the swarms of silver-gray clouds that surged from behind the moon like dark clouds destroying a city, even humans who knew that nothing would happen couldn't help but wonder if these ELS armies were really only targeting the Innovator rebels.
In fact, regardless of what humans think, the ELS army's advance has not slowed down at all. In fact, when ELS crossed the moon and appeared completely in front of the Earth, some astronomy enthusiasts discovered ELS's traces and posted them on social media platforms.

Rumors spread like wildfire, but within minutes, VEDA, who were already on standby, blocked them out and officially announced ELS's objectives, reassuring the public and creating a strong sense of pressure on the Innovator rebels.

As the silvery-gray clouds in the sky grew larger, people all over the world couldn't help but turn their attention to the Earth Federation (Gundam 00) to see if it was really true, as the Earth Federation (Gundam 00) said, that the ELS was only targeting the Innovator rebels.

"I didn't expect ELS to take action at this time."

The President of the Earth Federation breathed a long sigh of relief.

It must be said that the long-lasting internal strife among the innovators had already put enormous pressure on him, the newly appointed president of the Earth Federation.

If he cannot resolve the infighting among the innovators in a short period of time, he will likely end up like his predecessor, leaving in a sorry state.

Fortunately, despite his predicament, ELS miraculously sprang into action and even managed to get VEDA to send a message indicating that this was an operation against the Innovator rebels.

How could such a joyous occasion not bring him, the long-suffering president of the Earth Federation, a delightful surprise?
"But, Mr. President, what if the ELS doesn't want to leave Earth after dealing with the Innovator rebels?"

The aide next to him hesitated for a moment before finally asking.

"Then what can we do? The reason we were able to reach a reconciliation with ELS was not because humanity was powerful, but because the first Innovator in human history led the Innovators to open up a path of reconciliation for humanity."

The President of the Earth Federation sighed.

Therefore, we can only believe in the blessings left to us by that pioneer.

This scene unfolding in the Earth Federation Presidential Office was witnessed by every prospective innovator hidden in the shadows, and was also learned by VEDA, who was operating behind the scenes. "It seems our Federation President is quite sensible."

Lisa Kujo, carrying an ice-cold beer, sat down next to He Ming and smiled slightly.

“He’s a pragmatic person. After dealing with the divine messenger, ELS will voluntarily leave Earth and return to the mother planet. VEDA, send this guarantee to the President as a reassurance to put their minds at ease.”

As soon as He Ming finished speaking, VEDA immediately gave an affirmative response.

"But why not attack immediately? At the speed of ELS, they should already be fighting."

Kujou Lisa glanced at the big screen. The Celestial Being's Gundam pilots had all taken their positions, waiting for the moment when the battle would begin.

"No. That's not enough. To truly defeat that divine messenger, we need to get him to willingly reveal more of his trump cards."

He Ming's appetite could never be satisfied by a divine messenger or those dimensional beasts hidden deep in the Mediterranean and the surrounding areas.

His goal was very clear from beginning to end: to target the Ghost Face Gang hiding behind the scenes.

The Ghostfaces, who have been silent since the Black Hole Crisis, should finally make an appearance!
Otherwise, if they are left to stay behind the scenes, scheming about something, He Ming's side will likely become passive when the next attack comes.

"Buzz buzz!!"

As the ELS army continued to gather between the Earth and the Moon, the Innovators on Earth couldn't help but cover their heads and struggle to look up at the ever-growing mass of silvery-gray clouds in the sky.

The Innovators on the Earth Federation (Gundam 00) side were unharmed.

When affected by the brain quantum waves released by ELS, these Innovators were quickly taken into a brain quantum wave shielding facility by the prepared Earth Federation (Gundam) 00, and watched the great battle unfold on television.

The Innovators were not so lucky.

Before the battle even began, the Innovator pilots, one of the core combat forces of the Innovator rebels, were knocked off their feet by the "noise" released by the ELS army, unable to stand up or form an effective fighting force.

"My Lord! This is a premeditated attack!! If this continues, not only our pilots, but even ordinary Innovators will likely find it difficult to withstand the 'noise' of the ELS!"

The subordinates, with anxious expressions, pleaded with the divine messenger for help.

Standing at the window, the divine messenger looked at the silvery-gray cloud and sighed silently.

"I understand! Have someone bring out equipment number A! It's time for them to make their appearance."

The crowd was puzzled, but since the divine messenger was so certain, then this battle was not over yet!

"A preemptive strike? Is this the attack that the Innovators suffered during the great war between humanity and the ELS? Pioneer! Are you mocking my overestimation of my abilities?"

After instructing his subordinates to carry out the orders according to the plan attached to Equipment A, the divine messenger looked up at the sky, and his eyes shone with a brilliant golden light.

However, a few seconds later, his face turned pale, his body swayed a few times, and he almost fell to the ground.

"That feeling again! Is this the attack launched by the ELS with the full power of their entire race?!"

(End of this chapter)