Gundam: From Piece to Player

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"Young man, come here for a second." Xia Ya was tidying up the ball.

"Mr. Char Aznable."

"You're quite capable physically, and I believe you can protect my daughter. But I also hope you'll remain loyal to her and not betray her, or I won't be lenient with you..."

"I see."

All the heavy blows he had just taken were nothing compared to the impact of those words on Erin.

Because Erin approached Evely with a purpose from the very beginning, acting as a spy for an enemy country.

His emotions compelled him to continue living here as Mafti Yuna Erin... his days here.

It made him feel happier than when he was in Shangri-La.

But reason told him that it was time to end the mission before causing too much harm to others.

Make Mafti Yuna Erin disappear from Evely's life and sever the bond.

Just like years ago when he shot and killed the green-haired girl in MA in his dream.

This is the decisive and ruthless approach that is 'approved' of others.

"Erin, what are you daydreaming about? Come and eat some barbecue! Uncle Gaman's barbecue is top-notch."

"Okay, I'm coming right now."

Erin couldn't remember what the roast meat tasted like that day.

He only remembered that he accidentally swallowed some seawater while swimming in the sea, and the seawater was bitter and salty.

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What do you think of my plan?

"It's alright. It seems they haven't let their guard down yet and won't let both of us be in the space city at the same time."

"Could you pull the trigger when faced with a new 'comrade' you've just met?" Bégençon asked.

“Don’t talk nonsense, I am a soldier of the New Federation,” Erin replied.

On May 1st, the Space Alliance was celebrating Labor Day, and the festive atmosphere was everywhere, but Erin was out of place.

Begenzon found him and introduced him to a plan—to steal the No. 6 unit that had been assigned to him, and then escape quickly using the external Minovsky propulsion system.

After hearing this, he felt that it would indeed not cause any casualties.

This is the best way to complete the task.

After reporting to Captain Lina, the two of them also reported to their superiors.

Faced with this rare window of opportunity, Minister Hamman thought long and hard and consulted with her husband, Judeo Yasita.

The order to carry out the special military operation was finally issued.

That night, as if it were a continuation of the previous dream, he was tied to a gallows by several soldiers from the Earth Federation, and a colonel holding a riding whip looked at him with complicated eyes.

He was then blindfolded, his hands were tied, and he was taken to the execution ground.

He could hear the sound of the executioner loading a bullet.

A gunshot rang out, jolting Erin awake from his sleep.

what is this?

Could it be that I will be arrested and executed during the battle?

For the next week, Erin declined all holiday travel invitations... using the excuse that she wasn't feeling well.

Every time I see a greeting from Evely, my guilt builds up.

At 4:5 AM on May 8th,

Mafti Yuna Erin, who hadn't had much rest, stood by the window, looking at his bloodshot eyes in the mirror.

The phone rang.

"Erin, are you ready?" Begenzon asked. "The Labor Day holiday ends tomorrow, and this will be your second time training in the Antimatter Gundam."

"Do I look like I'm not ready?" Erin countered.

"Then there's no problem. I'll provide simultaneous support for your actions from the outside."

The decision to hold the event after the holiday was also made in consideration of the post-holiday syndrome experienced by Space Alliance personnel.

Compared to the increased defenses during holidays, the one or two days after the holidays are arguably the best opportunity for these invaders.

That's also when they're most relaxed.

Having passed the tests and become a qualified individual, the relevant security measures have been relaxed.

Now Erin doesn't need to be blindfolded to ride the shuttle anymore, but for him, who is currently feeling guilty, having someone escorting him might alleviate his guilt to some extent.

"Eirin?"

Suddenly, Ye, who was sitting to the side, spoke up, seemingly noticing his unusual behavior today.

What happened?

"I... had insomnia during the holiday and didn't get enough rest."

"Should I ask for leave? You need to maintain mental concentration at all times when operating the antimatter body."

"It's okay. I've already drunk quite a bit of coffee and I'm a little nervous, which might be just right for operating Unit 6."

"You need to pass the test before you board the plane; I'm responsible for your safety."

"..." Erin suddenly wanted to stab himself with a knife.

I'm so sorry to bother you, Sister Ye, but I'm a soldier from the New Federation.

Meanwhile, a resource asteroid is located approximately 1200 kilometers away.

The rear container, lowered from the cargo ship, slowly opened, pushing aside the overhead obstruction.

Begenzon took all the Swithom pills that Erin had given him, and the 20-meter-tall Gundam slowly rose to the ground.

Although its head monitor bears some resemblance to the Sazabi, the last mass-produced Newtype machine developed by the Republic of Zeon.

However, in terms of technical design, this mobile suit is actually a successor to the AE Penelope and Kossie Gundam.

It is equipped with a psycho-sensing frame (full body), the Minovsky flight system, and the Minovsky Barrier (an upgraded replacement for the I-field), with the optional Minovsky Propulsion System (i.e., Wings of Light).

The enormous power consumption forced this machine to use multiple rice furnaces, more than nine... and the technological breakthrough of miniaturized rice furnaces by Bucher Power Company made it possible to power so many systems while ensuring power output.

This is currently the most advanced rice furnace in the solar system, bar none.

(Zorin's Soul)

Chapter 372 Remote Micro-Management

Enterprise Medical Center.

"3.5, MP is above the baseline of 2.0, Mafti Yuna Erin, you can go on the plane today."

"Thank you."

Erin removed the mental testing helmet, which was covered with a dense array of wires, and returned it to Magni, an elderly professor.

As he watched Erin's retreating figure, McGonagall said strangely, "It's just an inspection, why are you thanking me?"

About three minutes later, the door was pushed open.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Upon seeing a splash of orange-red, Magni thought that the humanoid Plu was about to give him some kind of command.

"Grandpa McGonagall, I'm human, not a robot. How have you been lately?"

Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be the grown-up prototype – Elubi Zabi, with her braids tied up in front of her and wearing the Space Alliance uniform.

She is clearly a top-tier beauty, but due to her habitual squinting and smiling gestures, she always seems to be pondering some kind of conspiracy.

"Eruby, what brings you here?"

“Father said that someone might try to cause trouble recently, and he’s worried that Commander Tian Shou won’t be able to handle it.” Elby moved a chair and sat down. “I’ll be your temporary insurance.”

"I don't think the Enterprise's defenses could be breached from the outside."

"We're trying to play it safe."

“I understand…you specifically came to me about this.”

"Can't you come over if there's nothing wrong?" Elbie asked.

“You wouldn’t do something meaningless, like doing some kind of mission while visiting someone.” Magni looked at the other person with annoyance.

“Actually, I’m planning to make a documentary to show that the Alliance’s technology has reached the highest level of human civilization,” Eloby said. “I’ll be the director, and I also need to film Grandpa Magney’s efforts.”

Can I refuse?

“No-no,” Eloby said, enunciating each word clearly. “Grandpa Magni, many great scientists in ancient times fought tooth and nail for fame and fortune, and you’re so indifferent to that?”

"If lifespan were limited, I would care, but now it's hard for me to care."

"As expected of the recipient of the Alliance Gold Star Medal, his awareness is truly high."

"You need to make an appointment before the shoot... If you don't have anything else to do, please don't disturb my work."

"Good good."

Ignoring the order to leave, Eruby stood up and walked out. Once outside, she noticed her watch suddenly start vibrating.

The watch displays the message: "Intruder detected, Level 3 alert."

This came too fast!

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Meanwhile, in the hangar, Erin, already dressed in her pilot suit, watched as Amaterasu-chan, the leader of the group, was called away due to the "emergency" of the mecha attack. Using the excuse of going to the restroom, she didn't return to the standby room but instead quietly drifted towards Antimatter Unit 6, parked on the tarmac.

—It seems that Begenzong has already made his move, and he needs to seize this window of opportunity to act as well.