Why would I join the army if I can’t drive a Gundam!

Chapter 261 The Days When the Remnants of the Party Appear

No Zeon commanders objected to returning to Earth, since the living conditions on Axis were terrible. There was no food, no water, and no entertainment. Even if they wanted to watch a movie, what these damned guys had in the warehouse wasn't some classic old movies from before the war, but rather a selection of Commander-in-Chief Gihren's speeches!
Everyone works day and night like beasts of burden, and finally gets a break. They can relax with some potato wine and potato chips while watching a movie to pass the time, and this is what you release?

The person in charge felt wronged, saying that everyone was in such a hurry to flee that supplies were prioritized and were taken stock of, but movies were a much lower priority. Besides, wasn't loading these movies onto the warship an order from headquarters?
If you had told me earlier that you didn't have any entertainment equipment, I could have prepared it sooner. Forget about movies, bringing you some Zeon women wouldn't have been a problem!

Therefore, as long as Axis can make contact with the remnants of Zeon in the Earth Sphere, it would be a very good option for both sides. Axis could obtain personnel and supplies from the Earth Sphere, while the Earth Sphere could also receive military equipment replenishment from Axis. It would be a win-win situation!
Some officers have even suggested that once Axis makes contact with its allies, they should send a batch of female soldiers over to balance the male-to-female ratio in Axis.

However, what Char was considering was the risk of returning to the Earth Sphere. In the past, the geographical environment of Axis prevented the Federation from launching a military expedition. After all, such an expedition could last for several years, and if something unexpected happened along the way, the entire fleet might not be able to return. Such losses would be unimaginable for the Federation, which had just finished a full-scale war.

Therefore, Axis can live in peace in this corner of the universe, enjoying a brief period of peace. However, if Axis begins to probe the Earth Sphere and is discovered by the Federation, then the Federation, which has been recuperating for more than two years, will very likely reorganize its expedition against Axis.

In fact, more than one person thought this way, and soon an officer raised the question.

"Indeed, infiltrating the Earth sphere now would also have adverse effects on us, but we have no choice. Fellow colleagues, look around. Under this starry sky now are the few remaining loyal bloodlines of the Principality!"

The regent coughed a few times, then spread his hands and spoke with considerable passion and indignation.

“But we can’t really survive here. Since we arrived in Axis, not a single newborn has been born because no parents are willing to bring their children to this base with an uncertain future. Some soldiers even think that we will grow old here. So, returning to Earth Sphere is also to give our soldiers and our families some hope!”

At the climax of the event, the regent coughed again, even quite violently. A guard nearby quickly brought him a glass of water, which he drank a few sips of before feeling a little better.

"So, does anyone else have any objections?"

"No, Your Excellency, it's all for Zeon!"

Everyone immediately answered in unison, and then cheered again.

"Thirsty Geron!"

"Thirsty Geron!"

Soon, with the end of this morning impromptu meeting, the entire Axis knew that they were about to send personnel back to Earth Sphere. In an instant, regardless of age or gender, people were no longer as lifeless as before, but instead gathered together whenever they had free time to discuss who would be qualified to be a member of the advance team.

"If you ask me, the Regent should send someone like me. After all, I'm a veteran of over ten years! I can effectively deal with all kinds of emergencies. As long as I go back, I can contact our people within three days!"

"Come on, you're still contacting our people? You're probably just going to go have some fun at the Blue Oyster Bar in Side 6 when you get back!"

"Hey, who said I was going to Blue Oyster? I'm definitely going to Rose Paradise!"

"Ha, you old lecher, you still have the nerve to say that!"

"How can you be so ashamed to say it? Aren't you going?"

"Sure, but before I go, I'll head to Lorraine Old Street in Zum and have a good time at that Turkish kebab shop on the street!"

The soldiers clearly overlooked the Regency's speech about gathering intelligence and contacting allies. After all, such matters were for the officers to worry about; they only needed to think about how to find some time to have some fun back in Earth Sphere.

The young soldiers were equally enthusiastic in their exchanges, though they mainly talked about the regions and various entertainment activities that left them with fond memories of the past.

“My dad took me horseback riding in Texas (referring to the colony), those really tall, magnificent horses!”

"If we can go back, could you give me a ride?"

"Of course, no problem. My dad and the local horse farm owner are good friends!"

The young man who said this had no idea that the horse farm owner he was talking about had died on the first day after the Zeon war began. Because of the Zeon fleet's massacres, the civilians on the local colony were jealous and disgusted by him and his associates with the Zeons. So, that night, the owner and his family were killed in their home by a mob.

However, for these young boys who have not yet tasted the fruits of victory and have only tasted the bitterness of defeat, holding onto hopeful expectations is also a way to motivate them to continue growing.

In fact, even Minerva wanted to return to Earth Sphere because she wanted to see her father, the last Great Zabi of Zeon who had been imprisoned in a Federation high-level military prison awaiting his sentencing!
However, the senior officers didn't share the same expectations as their subordinates, as they still had to figure out who to contact after returning.

When they fled, due to the many uncertainties about the future, Axis and the Delaz fleet did not even agree on any secret contact points. As for communication codes, that was even more impossible. The old communication codes had probably been obtained by the Federation Army. Going there and calling using the old communication codes would be like standing on the street and shouting that you are a paratrooper. It would only get you invited to a meeting with the police.

In fact, this was also a disadvantage for Axis. After all, it had gone too far and was completely in the dark about the situation in the Earth Sphere. It was even unknown whether there were still any remnants of the Principality of Zeon active.

Even so, it did not shake everyone's resolve.

"So, who should we send to command the advance team?"

"I think Colonel Char is very suitable!"

Mark Bay, carrying the Northern Song Dynasty teapot, was also subtly targeting Xia Ya. After all, the two had had conflicts in the past, although these conflicts were actually completely unnecessary, since the woman who caused the conflict was already dead!
But Mark Bay doesn't know that Kycilia died at Char's hands. He still harbors resentment because Kycilia was neglected by Char, and Char can't explain it clearly. So, the misunderstanding continues to exist.

But the Regent was completely oblivious to Mark Bey's ulterior motives, since Char Aznabul was, in every respect, an ideal candidate for the position.

Young and promising, bold yet meticulous, intelligent and brave, with outstanding military achievements, he can also reach an equal outcome by contacting allied forces in a timely manner.

“Great job, Mark Bay, your recommendation is excellent!”

"what?"

Upon hearing what Malahaja said, Mark Bay realized that he had gotten himself into a mess. After all, his original intention was to send Char on this dangerous journey, and hopefully something would happen to him halfway through and he would die, rather than have him complete the mission and become a hero!
So he decisively changed the subject.

“However, this journey is a bit too difficult. Colonel Xia won’t refuse, but he is only human after all. If something unexpected happens on the way, we will lose such an excellent young man. Perhaps we should send someone else?” “That makes sense. How about we split our personnel into two groups?”

"Two batches?"

“Yes, I originally planned to send only one ship to keep a smaller profile, but you did remind me that it would be very dangerous if one ship encountered an accident. So let’s send two ships! That way, we can have backup if something goes wrong!”

"So, let's think about what we can bring to our friendly forces!"

Soon, Char invited Maharaja to his place again, but this time it was not in a public place, but at the regent's private residence. When Char arrived, he saw the regent coughing again, and when he stood up, there was a handful of blood in his palm.

"I'll notify the doctor immediately..."

Char put down the gift in his hand and turned to pick up the pager next to him, but was refused by Maharaja.

"This is an old problem, it's okay!"

"Oh right, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I haven't eaten either. Try my daughter's cooking today!"

"That's perfect! I also brought some things with me, Lala made potato pies with meat filling, so everyone can share them!"

The meat in the potato pie came from the spare ribs that Xia had brought that day. This favor came at a high price for them! For at least half a month, Xia would only be able to eat potatoes and drink a few sips of spare rib soup that had absolutely no oil!
Char then handed the items to the red-haired girl who was busy in the kitchen.

"So, do you know why we called you here?"

The girl was the regent's daughter, Hammankahn, who was also a new human. As she spoke, her hands did not slow down at all, and in a short while, several different potato dishes were ready.

Now that you mention it, I understand!

Char offered to help, carrying the dishes to the table. It was clear that the Regent had put in some effort to entertain Char, serving three dishes, including a small vegetable salad made of lettuce and tomatoes, seasoned only with a little vinegar. In addition, Haman also packed a small box of tomatoes as a gift for Char.

"Colonel, I'd like to know if you would be willing to lead the advance team back to Earth Sphere!"

Xia didn't answer immediately, but silently chewed the food in his mouth. After hesitating for a long time, he finally spoke.

"I'm willing, but I want to take Lala with me when I go back!"

When Char said that, it was actually a kind of hint, meaning that if he took Lala away, he might not return to Axis. After all, Lala was his only attachment, and if that attachment was gone, then there was naturally no need to return to this wretched place!

Maharaja understood what the other person meant. He coughed, drank some water again, and then spoke.

"Okay, I agree, but I require that the advance team arrive safely in the Earth Sphere and make contact with our allies!"

"It's natural!"

Now that an agreement had been reached, the meal became a joyful affair. Everyone enjoyed the food and happy memories like family. After the meal, Char took his leave, and Haman, as the host, offered to see him off.

"So, Xia Yasan, you're not planning to go back to Axis?"

Char didn't answer, but stopped walking and looked at Haman with a hint of apology in his eyes beneath his golden hair.

"I understand!"

Hamman nodded. Her silence was the best answer. In this timeline, because of Lala's existence, her feelings for Char were not those of a young girl, but rather more like a younger sister's dependence on her older brother. But now, Char's departure was a significant blow to Hamman!

"Feel sorry!"

Watching Haman leave, Xia could only apologize. After all, he had his own reasons for returning to Earth Sphere, because his true sister was still there. In order not to disappoint one sister, he could only make the other sister suffer!

“Marcarius is right, Lala. Actually, I’m a very irresponsible guy!”

After returning home, Char told Larasin the news. Although Larasin wasn't exactly happy, she started packing her things.

Char listened to the sounds of the other person doing housework while lying silently in bed.

"No, Colonel, you're just carrying too many expectations. To me, you're not some superman who can do everything, just an ordinary mortal. So, you just need to be true to yourself!"

Seeing Char's dejected expression, Lala put down what she was doing, then lifted Char's head and placed it on her lap, before massaging his head.

"A mortal burdened with too many expectations?"

"Yes, Colonel, you both carry lofty goals, but I think Red Dragon is much more carefree than you!"

"That guy, I can't beat him? He's a shameless bastard!"

As Xia spoke, he sat up angrily and began gesturing wildly with his hands and feet.

"When we get back, if I find out he didn't take good care of Artesia, you'll see what I do to him!"

(End of this chapter)