Gundam, driving a mass-produced machine will change the world

Chapter 273 The Truth (4000 words)
"That's amazing... So, Colonel Kowa, you really are the prince of Zeon."

Camus was walking down the gangway, looking around with his mouth slightly open.

The same military band as the one that welcomed Eli that day was playing music.

Xia looked at this naive young man and for a moment he really didn't know how to respond.

Such specifications are already frugal.

Char was naturally not one to care about this kind of situation, but like Eli, he also realized the changes in the Republic of Zeon from this action.

However, before Char could reply to Camus, a familiar voice answered Camus on Char's behalf.

"Call the commander-in-chief!"

Camus didn't even need to look back to know who was saying this behind him.

Harman's brows were raised as he looked around at the welcoming lineup at the port.

"How rude! The commander-in-chief is also a Deiken, and he should be treated like a prince!"

Haman was a man who had to observe etiquette during his escape, so he was naturally dissatisfied with the scene in front of him.

"Haman!"

Xia spoke up in time to stop Haman from speaking.

"It's the Republic of Zeon now, there's no such thing as a prince."

Char said to Haman with a serious look.

"Besides, I came here as Char, and this result is also my own choice."

Char no longer shirks his responsibility to Daken.

Before coming to the Republic of Zeon, he had been asking for more assistance from the Yashio Group as Caspar Deiken.

The reason why he still lets people around him call him Char is because the identity of "Char Aznable" occupies too large a proportion in his life.

Sending a note to the Republic of Zeon in Char's identity meant that Char did not intend to use his identity as Deiken to gain convenience, but instead intended to conduct the talks in a more objective, AEUG identity.

Char actually saw it very clearly. At this moment, he should pay more attention to his identity as the leader of the AEUG rather than being the successor of Deiken and the successor of Zeon.

Camus looked at Char who turned back to explain to himself and Haman, and he already understood that the man in front of him chose to use obligation as his mask between power and obligation.

However, Harman, who was standing aside, did not seem to understand this matter. Although he was comforted, he still seemed to be upset about not getting the welcome he deserved.

This resentment turned into actual anger after he entered the reception hall and saw Eli sitting next to the main seat.

"Could it be that Onde-Tek treated us like this because he got there first?"

Haman quickly stepped forward and got behind Char, informing her chosen leader of her own judgment, which was made based on interests and received elite and aristocratic education since childhood.

But Char didn't even look at Eli.

The height of the main seat is much lower than the last time I came to this place.

The people around were all young faces. Xia looked around and didn't see many familiar people.

The temperament of the soldiers on duty here is also significantly different. They no longer have a certain fanaticism towards the existence of the master like in the past Principality of Zeon.

The Republic of Zeon has undergone great changes.

But Char did not continue to think deeply. From the very beginning, his attention was attracted by Artesia sitting in the main seat.

Artesia, who was sitting in the main seat, kept a calm expression.

But those eyes, those deep blue eyes that were almost identical to the ones in his memory, were filled with the same emotions as his own.

tangled.

His lips moved a few times, and he was almost about to shout out his sister's nickname.

But this man, wearing a mask of obligation, only managed to utter a few words.

"It's been a long time since we last met, Prime Minister Artesia."

"Awkward man."

Camus, who was standing behind the two men and deliberately hiding his existence, made this comment.

But when it comes to this, I'm actually not that straightforward, which is why I ended up in such a mess with my mother who truly loves me.

What is growth? If you ask Camus to answer, he will definitely not be able to give an answer.

But his thinking like this is itself a kind of growth.

Thinking of his mother who has taken the initiative to go to Aug's R&D department to continue studying the proportion of metal materials, Camus couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly.

If it were the Camus of the past, he would have thought that this was because his mother had no heart for him and was only concerned with work.

But now, he also knew his mother's thoughts - staying on the Argama would only become a burden to Camus, but if she could continue to iterate the formula of Gundamnium alloy γ in the laboratory, it would be able to help Camus.

When Camus was unwilling to leave the front line, this was the greatest love that this taciturn mother could give.

At this time, another pair of siblings who loved each other had completed official negotiations.

"I understand. Onder-Tek has reached a cooperation agreement with AEUG. I am naturally happy to see the Republic of Zeon join our cause."

Eli noticed that Haman, who was standing next to Xia, stamped his feet, obviously not satisfied with the result.

But she also knew that the situation was a foregone conclusion, so naturally she still focused on the current primary goal.

But...Haman frowned and looked at Artesia sitting in the main seat.

She is not a dull person, she also has the ability to see through the truth.

Artesia is doing something that goes against her ideals.

Harman lowered his head and suppressed the thought, not wanting others to notice his ambition.

"However, I also have a cooperation proposal. I wonder if Zeon is willing to listen to it?"

Eli noticed that when Char said this, he glanced at him.

Obviously, what Char was going to say next was closely related to himself.

"I hope to exchange a batch of High Zaku models with you."

This request of Char's was reasonable.

After all, many of the AEUG pilots are former Zeon personnel, so they are in a better position to perform both psychologically and technically when facing the High Zaku, the successor to the Zaku.

However, don't forget that Gaozaku is also a product of Yasuhiko Heavy Industries.

In the past, it could be said that Yashio did not want to expose that they were supporting Aogu. Now Aogu can take the initiative to apply to Yashio.

But everyone at the scene was waiting for Char's next words.

Only Haman realized something and, regardless of the etiquette he was upholding, he immediately stepped forward to stand next to Char and put his hand on Char's shoulder.

"Hey! Those aren't for this place!"

There was a hint of urgency in Haman's tone.

This gave Eli a rough guess.

What Char was about to say must be the fundamental reason why AEUG was able to convince the chaebol and side to support it.

And Char seemed to be using this foundation to support his sister.

"Let me be a little wilful, Harman."

It is obvious that Char did not use Deiken's last name to seek convenience for himself, but at this moment he wanted to do something for the meaning of the name Deiken.

Not only Eli realized this, but Haman, who looked directly into Char's eyes, also understood what the man was thinking.

There is no doubt that this is inconsistent with the education Harman has received.

In Harman's view, personal emotions should take precedence over organizational interests.

That's why Haman in the original work did not accept Camus and Jeddo and continued to be the leader of "Neo Zeon".

However, Haman did not continue to look at Char in the eye. Instead, he withdrew his gaze and slowly took a few steps back.

Haman didn't dislike this kind of Char.

"It won't happen again."

But in the end, Harman still expressed his dissatisfaction in just one sentence. "Thank you."

Hearing Char's response, Haman's expression softened slightly.

Some helium-3 was handed over, which would also help to strengthen their weight in front of the AEUG.

It’s just not the best time to reveal it, but it will eventually be known to Onde Tek.

Rather, by revealing the fact that they had helium-3 at this point, it would also prevent Eli, the leader of Onder-Tech, from reacting emotionally and hostilely.

After convincing himself in this way, Haman nodded to Camus who was looking at him with concern, indicating that the other party should not worry, and then stood side by side with Camus to let Char perform.

"I hope to use our Helium 3 resources to exchange for a batch of High Zaku including backpack systems."

Char unreservedly informed everyone present of the Helium 3 resource, which was one of the foundations of AEUG's existence.

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Eli immediately understood the strangeness of Augu's development.

The source of this... the time when the helium-3 storage base was attacked?

Eli looked up at Artesia who was sitting in the main seat, but did not speak presumptuously.

But to Eli's surprise, Artesia was also looking at him at the same time.

"I wonder if Onde Tek has any opinion on this deal?"

Artesia's words gave Eli a reason to join the conversation.

Looking back at Char, who looked normal, Eli gave a gentle smile.

“I guess it’s a win-win situation.”

How could Eli not know that the current situation was most likely caused by Augu's instigation?

At that time, the Axis fleet launched an attack on the Helium 3 base, and it was Blex's troops who went to intercept it.

Even the attack launched by the Axis fleet on Helium 3 may have been a conspiracy with Blex.

This conjecture is very likely to be true, otherwise it cannot explain why August has helium-3 reserves.

Being able to defend a base and defending a base and transferring the supplies inside without anyone noticing are two different concepts.

But Eli did not make a scene about it in public.

Judging from the time, Char was not aware of this.

In short, Eli did not intend to cause destruction at this time.

Char cast a grateful look at Eli, and then continued to wait for Artesia's reply.

"Ramba Lal will contact you later regarding this matter."

Artesia nodded and agreed to Char's proposal.

Judging from the results, Onde Tek completely defeated Aug this time.

So this meeting didn't last long and ended.

……

"So General Blekes actually did such a thing?"

Eli was currently in the room assigned to him by the Republic of Zeon, talking to the figure in front of him.

"I didn't know this before. I thought he had a lot of political resources in the Federation, so he was able to pull together the Augu organization."

The person in front of Eli was naturally Char.

Even though the issue of Helium-3 has been exposed, they are now allies.

This is not an "indestructible alliance", but a "revolutionary alliance" with a common enemy and highly similar goals.

We will investigate this matter after the war.

This message was conveyed in Eli's eyes.

Xia nodded slightly, reaching an agreement with Eli on this point.

Then he looked at the door of the room again.

He was obviously looking forward to and struggling with someone's arrival.

Fortunately, this situation did not last long.

There was a sound of the door opening and closing, and a figure walked in quietly.

The same golden hair revealed the identity of this person.

"Aldessia..."

As soon as the door was opened, Xia stood up.

Looking at Artesia who was walking slowly towards him, Xia seemed to have a thousand words to say.

But after reading the name, he could only stammer out one sentence for a long time.

"sorry."

Similarly, Artesia's eyes revealed her desire to confide in the man in front of her.

"What a terrible brother."

Unlike Char who didn't know how to start, Artesia only said one sentence, but this sentence summed up the past grievances and hatred between her and Char.

"Welcome back, Brother Caspar."

No matter what, they are still brother and sister.

This is what Artesia expressed.

Char looked visibly relieved.

But just when he was about to say something else, Artesia threw herself into his arms.

Grievance, anger, sadness, and relief.

The mixed emotions were conveyed to Char through physical contact, which was a much more touching way than words could ever express.

Char was almost lost in this emotion. He closed his eyes, which were always full of affection, and wanted to enjoy the long-lost hug from his sister.

"click"

When I opened my eyes again, Char was already standing outside the door.

What I just heard was the sound of the door closing.

Char froze, remembering the gentle expression.

……

Camus was standing on the street in Zim City, raising his hand from time to time to check his watch to confirm the time.

Harman shouldn't be the kind of person who doesn't pay enough attention to time.

He frowned, wondering if Haman had met with some accident.

But soon, Harman's familiar call sounded from the side, which made Camus feel relieved.

"Didn't you say you wanted to go around Zim City? Why are you so late?"

Camus complained to Harman.

"Sorry, I saw a lost child on the road and sent her home."

Is Haman such a person?

Camus's rude thoughts did not last long before he was pulled away by Haman.

But he finally turned around and looked to the other side of the street.

A little girl with orange hair was walking towards the other side under the protection of the people around her.

Haman lied.

(End of this chapter)