Gundam: From Piece to Player

"Let him come to my office on the warship. Don't let Zabi send those guys on board, or we'll have to do the cleaning."

"Ok."

The unsteady Dagannin, accompanied by two guards, went to the cabin where Kalma was, only to find that Kalma was not sitting in the room waiting for him, but standing at the end of the corridor.

"Sir, retired Lieutenant General Daganning resembles you..."

Dagannin attempted to salute and report, but saw Karma step forward and make a gesture to stop him.

Karma's temporary cabin didn't have many decorations... but there was a small refrigerator with some wine produced on Earth, which Iserina had brought for him.

Kalmar himself isn't interested in drinking alcohol or smoking; he only drinks coffee to stay awake, which is quite expensive, making it a somewhat luxurious hobby.

These drinks were more for hospitality; Kalma poured a glass for himself and the other person.

"I remember you like to drink, Lieutenant General?"

"You still remember, sir? That's wonderful. This wine is much cleaner than that produced in Axis."

Daganin glanced at the color of the wine in the glass.

"Because this is Earth's wine, and there has never been a war in the place where it is produced."

Chapter 173 The Redeemer (Part 2)

Daganin picked up his glass, but didn't drink; instead, he watched the wine sloshing around on the surface.

"Sir, do you know how many civilians died in the battle I was in charge of...?"

He was about to continue when Karma interrupted him, saying, “According to the figures released by the Zaan National Population Statistics Bureau (SIDE1), the number of missing and dead people is 4.1223 million.” Karma added, “We should rely on local statistics; other sources are not very reliable.”

"As expected of you, Your Excellency."

"The commander-in-chief also sent General Delaz to give me orders on Christmas Eve last year, and warned me of the consequences if I didn't do it. Not only would I have to go to a military court, but my wife and son would also lose their jobs and be expelled from school. So I did it, and I kept telling myself that it was all for the independence of Zeon."

"—In March, by chance…my wife found out the truth and she committed suicide."

My condolences.

"This is my own doing," Dagannin said, downing the wine in one gulp.

Karma could only sigh... Daganin was merely carrying out orders; even if he didn't, Gihren would threaten other generals to pull the 'trigger'.

Now that Gihren is dead, it doesn't mean the other Sides can simply forget about this blood debt.

Even if the war has been won, the Republic will be 'instantly extinguished' if it touches on any sensitive words related to the Battle of Great Britain.

According to past practice, acts of defiance committed by the Principality of Zeon and the Giren faction under their rule helped to enhance their legitimacy.

This was the only thing the Daken faction dared not discuss...

The media also blurred the details, and it's likely that there won't be any record of it in the history textbooks of the Republic of Zeon. If it's mentioned at all, that would be considered good.

"Your attempt to leave Earth's sphere aboard the Juno is nothing short of an escape. Zeon needs you to stay and deal with the retaliation and wrath of those two sides."

Dagannin said.

“If we choose to stay, that would be a real dead end…” Karma shook her head. “General, I’m not going to the asteroid belt to escape, but to give the people of Zeon a place to go in the future, so they won’t be homeless.”

These words stunned Dagannin.

"Is that what you think?"

“I originally thought that Zahn and Muya’s hatred was only directed at the country of Zeon, or more precisely, the Principality of Zeon, but now it seems that the Republic is also going to bear this blood feud... as long as it has the Zeon symbol,” Karma said.

"The new nation I plan to establish in the asteroid belt will be one that removes the imprint of myself, the Zabi family, and all [Zeon symbols], like a company going public through a shell company. Of course, the citizens of the new nation will also welcome the Zahn, Muya, and Hades to relocate. It will be the first space alliance in the history of the cosmic century that transcends ethnicity and nationhood. This is my way of dealing with hatred."

Only now did Dagannin truly understand Kalma's strategy... it was considering things 30 or 50 years into the future.

Thinking back to the shortsightedness of his former ministers in the Principality of Zeon, who only cared about their own enjoyment and stayed in Axis for the sake of the people.

To even try to use you as a figurehead is blasphemous.

"What if residents of these countries still want revenge? Do they believe that your Space Alliance is just the next Zeon?"

As if to confirm, Daganning asked.

"The Space Alliance will adopt a defensive national policy. As long as the enemy's armed fleet does not approach within our radius of 380 million kilometers (10 Earth-Moon distances), we will be at peace. However, if they do approach, it will be considered an act of aggression."

“Good.” A rare glimmer of hope appeared in Dagannin’s somewhat cloudy eyes. “I came here today to continue drinking and complaining under the guise of the Zabi faction, but I didn’t expect to see something worth looking forward to.”

Dagannin finished his second glass of wine and said slowly:

“I have finished speaking, Your Excellency. I will tell those old bastards from the Zabi faction that they cannot persuade you.”

"Lieutenant General, aren't you planning to go on board the Juno? I can arrange some relatively easy positions for you."

Karma said this, but the other person just shook his head.

"I cannot cause you any more trouble."

Outside the ship, Enzo and other officers waited anxiously, when they saw Daganin slowly walk out of the cabin.

Enzo couldn't help but think to himself, "This old thing is really dragging his feet," but he still approached her with a slightly eager attitude.

"Lieutenant General, what was the result?"

"His Excellency said he would meet you at 9 p.m. tonight in the underground open hall of the [Principality Heroes Memorial Hall] on Axis, but each of the heads of the families must be present first. If one is missing, he will not be there. And before meeting you, there will be a live broadcast throughout the city."

Upon hearing this, Enzo couldn't help but have some doubts.

"Is that really what he said?"

“Those who have doubts don’t need to come. Your Excellency has clearly stated that this is the last chance for negotiation.” Dagannin stared at Enzo with somewhat cloudy eyes, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. “Does the Zabi faction’s bigwigs think they are more noble than Your Excellency?”

“Alright… I’ll report it and see what the adults decide.” Enzo nodded.

At 8:50 p.m., the lights outside the Zeon Memorial Hall in the central square of Axis were turned on for the first time ever.

The memorial hall houses a list of those who died in the Principality of Zeon, including 'martyrs' who fought in the Battle of Great Britain, while in the center of the square stands a bronze bust of Kiran Zabi, about 4 meters tall.

The head of the Toto family arrived at the memorial hall at night, and the other family members' luxury vehicles also arrived one after another.

Where is your car?

The head of the Toto family looked at Enzo, who had already arrived at the scene.

“Your Excellency has very high security requirements and is expected to land directly at the venue in his ZUDA,” Enzo replied.

"...Everyone, let's go in."

These noble patriarchs went straight into the hall, only to find it brightly lit. Daganin was already sitting in front, wearing his old general's uniform, with the insignia of the B Group fleet on his shoulder.

Seeing the heads of the families take their seats one after another, Daganning waited only a short while before stepping onto the podium.

“I am Daganin Novich, former commander of the B Group fleet, and the executioner of Zahn of Operations (SIDE 1) in Great Britain.”

The family heads below began to stir.

"Daganning, what are you doing? Are you trying to rebel?"

The head of the Toto family immediately realized that this might be a conspiracy, and stood up immediately, disregarding the fact that the broadcast was ongoing.

"It was Kirian who gave me the order to do this. It was a premeditated massacre, not for victory, but simply to consolidate his dictatorial rule through terror."

Lord Karma is the only one who sees through the true nature of the Zabi family. He doesn't despise the people of Zeon, but rather the monstrous family that feeds on them. He's going to the asteroid belt to build a new set of nations, and you Zabi faction dare to try to obstruct and interfere…”

"Old man, shut up and turn off the live stream."

Before he could finish speaking, Colonel Enzo roared and tackled Dagannin to the ground.

Although the speech was not completed.

But Dagannin, who had been tackled, was already smiling without any regret.

Unexpectedly... in a remote and impoverished place like Axis, there was such a satisfying revenge at the very end.

Incendiary bombs and explosive bombs buried throughout the memorial hall detonated in succession within 5 seconds, instantly killing the head of the Zabi noble family and everyone in the hall.

When Karma realized what had happened, she drove the ZUDA to the scene.

From afar, one could see the Principality's Memorial Hall of Heroes in Axis City engulfed in flames, the terrible fire scorching and purifying the evil spirits within.

Kalmar opened the cockpit, smelled the acrid air, and saluted Lieutenant General Dagannin.

Chapter 174 Sub-light Speed ​​Kite.

A remote area on the outskirts of Axis.

Kalmar entered the residence where Dagannin had lived.

The fourth floor of a 15-story building has only one bedroom and one bathroom; there is no living room.

Opening the window, there was no view outside, only gray walls and rusty water pipes from other buildings.

The Zabi faction always lived a life of luxury, emphasizing a so-called grand display. They insisted on living in large mansions, even on the expensive Gewajin warship, where land was incredibly valuable...

No wonder you can't fit into their circle, General.

"Big brother." Haiwen pushed the door open from behind him and entered.

"So, have you checked if the general has any other family members?"

"There is a son..."

“We still need to make arrangements.” Before Haiwen could finish speaking, Karma said, wanting to use her privileges, determined not to let the general’s descendants suffer any injustice.

From Kalmar's perspective, the Zabi faction is actually a difficult group to deal with.

And this old general completely solved this problem for him...

"His son was killed in Abaoaqon; he was a student soldier."

Karma wanted to speak, but found herself unable to.

Yes, the general didn't say.

But even if I told her, what difference would it make? Could Karma possibly resurrect the dead?

After a moment's pause, Karma came up with a suitable solution.

"I'll draft a letter later and ask Char to bury General Dagannin's belongings in the Independence War Heroes Cemetery in Zum City. I won't need to write his name on it."

"Make a copy of that video as well, and have Miss Iserina record it."