Gundam: From Piece to Player

If it were public, discrimination would be a minor issue; the public opinion environment would make it impossible for Sally to live in Geon, even after the surgery.

Changing a person's perspective is far more difficult than killing them.

This is also one of the reasons why Karma doesn't want to stay in Zeon in the future... she might as well learn from Valvrave the Liberator.

Reform? Let's just rebuild our own country, a space colony nation like Zeon Deikun's ideal... Oh, and we must get rid of Earth Holy Landism.

Kalma hated environmentalists in her previous life, and she hates them even more in this one.

Environmental protection itself is not the problem; the problem is sending eight billion people into space for the sake of environmental protection. That's either stupid or malicious.

“I understand. I won’t make our relationship public. This is fine for us.” Karma extended his left hand, and Sally didn’t reject his advances. Their left and right hands became intertwined.

But the warm atmosphere didn't last long.

"You can wear it if you're not in a public place, like at home."

"...Senior, you're not trying to take advantage of me, are you?"

"That reminds me."

"You're annoying, senior."

……

Leisure time flies by.

After dinner, it's time to get down to business.

Karma told Sally about Kycilia's invitation.

“Going or not going would play right into Kirain’s hands,” Sally said decisively.

"What do you mean?"

"Senior, you don't think that your conspiracy with Gihren to manufacture weapons can be completely hidden from Kycilia's intelligence network, do you? Gihren is trying to drive a wedge between you and your sister and make you siblings fight each other."

"But my relationship with Kycilia is just so-so."

“There are usually enemies below. If you don’t go, Kycilia will think you’re on Gihren’s side, and she might even send an assassin to you for the next meeting,” Sally analyzed. “This time, you might as well give Kycilia some benefits to improve her favor.”

"Benefits? What benefits?"

“You met with the chairman of AE when you went to SIDE6, right? You were very interested in the services they offered, but they all cost money. That’s why you told me about your ‘money-making’ plan,” Sally said. “Tell your sister to get involved too.”

“I don’t even have enough to eat myself, let alone share.” Karma got a little anxious when he heard Sally asking him to share the money.

“You can’t think like that. If you eat it all by yourself, you’ll take all the blame. But if you do it with Kycilia, then it’s an act of the Zeon state.”

Karma remained unconvinced; he still wanted to take all the profits rather than prestige.

If Kycilia were to participate, she would have to take at least 50%.

“Actually, it’s not just about output on your side, senior. Wait a minute, this person’s involvement will make things much more efficient.” Sally gestured for him to come closer, opened the web search engine, and found a news article.

Karma leaned closer and was also taken aback when she saw the news headline.

He himself was surprised to see a familiar name in this news article, while Sally continued working on the computer, searching for more photo information.

Given his and Sally's mutual understanding, he naturally understood what she meant.

If this person were involved, they could make more money faster, and this person is currently under Kycilia's command.

"Based on the cooperation you proposed, Kycilia certainly won't take action. Cooperation can improve efficiency and also give her the illusion that she's on the same side as you, so you can profit from both Kyren and Kycilia."

"Is Kycilia short of money?" Kalma asked.

Sally couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. "It's not just about being short of money. She owes a lot of money. I checked with the underground intelligence network and found out that your sister is plotting against Gihren. She has used almost every financial tool she can borrow and use, including creditors from the Federation."

After thinking about it, Kalmar understood why Kycilia had borrowed so much money.

Gihren wants to upgrade the MS for his SS, embezzle some public funds, or undertake a few national projects—he can make a quick buck by leaking some money.

Kycilia couldn't easily increase its strength. In order to fight against Gihren, the Kycilia Organization's annual intelligence expenses were a huge sum of money, not to mention the overstaffing in the Space Assault Force. For example, a MS squadron was actually supporting an entire MS battalion. Kycilia had to find a way to handle the excesses.

The future Flanagan Structure (New Human Research Institute) is an even bigger money pit.

However, even if Kycilia borrows so much money, she's not afraid. Anyway, she has MS in her hands, so she can avoid paying it back if possible. If the creditor comes to collect the debt, she can even kill the creditor. It's practically the Mayer economics of the cosmic century.

Having figured it out, Karma no longer hesitated.

After replying to Kycilia's email, I boarded a prepared VIP spaceship as she instructed. Fortunately, nothing went wrong with the spaceship's wings, engines, or fuel tanks.

This is his second time on the moon. His last visit to Granada was just a stopover. The city appears to be on the far side of the moon from Earth, but from Zeon's location on Side 3, it appears to be on the near side.

A city whose every aspect is permeated by the influence of Zeon.

Chapter 39 Negotiation

This is the gateway to Zeon, a vital strategic location.

Granada has now become Kycilia's base of operations. The mayor who used to switch sides has been dealt with by Kycilia. For Federation spies, infiltrating here is even more dangerous than infiltrating Zeon's homeland.

Karma and Kycilia have a seemingly good sibling relationship.

They also send greetings during holidays, but that's about it.

As war drew near and he accomplished certain things, Kycilia began to realize his value.

Led by agents sent by Kycilia, he arrived at a secret base in Granada.

"Kalma, the changes in you started two years ago. Was there some kind of trigger?"

"A person's maturity often happens in an instant, starting from when I become aware of something."

Karma put down her water glass and glanced at the girl with the gourd-shaped hair who was rapidly typing on the keyboard behind the sofa where Kycilia was sitting. She was the same girl Sally had mentioned.

Although the hairstyle is different, it is undoubtedly the same person.

She was somewhat famous in Geon, and a household name in Zim.

The earliest news reports mentioned that she helped people find lost items, but this did not attract much attention.

What truly made her famous was helping parents who had lost their child find their child after many years. The news report was written by a renowned journalist with excellent writing skills, and it generated considerable media buzz at the time.

In addition, her father, Maharal, was a powerful aide to Dekin and a nobleman himself. She was soon summoned to Kycilia's side as a page and given special training.

Karma was somewhat wary.

Wasn't Kycilia sent here to read minds?

Karma tried to focus her thoughts on her conversation with Kycilia and not think about anything else.

"Is it because of Commander-in-Chief Kiran?"

"It's just a new perspective on the world."

"Including coming up with that operation? Maybe Karma, you're one of the legendary Newtypes too."

Karma felt that he was unlikely to be a new human, nor did he want to be one.

"Sister, you're also conducting research on new humans right now, right? Could it be that the latest research has discovered that new humans can predict the future?"

“Although Dr. Flanagan has conducted experiments, their authenticity still needs to be verified.” Kycilia smiled. “This will be revolutionary and may play an important role in future wars with the Federation.”

"It sounds like a secret weapon. Are you worried that you won't be able to control it, sister?"

“Brother, your argument is quite similar to that of Dr. Kalster. Dr. Flanagan often complains to me about how he misappropriates funds to do useless things.”

"Karls Mordrow, the researcher who advocates the threat of a new human?"

“Oh, you know that?” Kycilia said with a hint of surprise.

“I read technical papers every month.”

Karma only focused on EXAM, a system specifically designed to deal with Newtypes, to ensure that she had a way to deal with them or enhanced humans.

In the original history, Kalster was the developer of the system.

Because Zeon stopped funding his research, he defected to the Federation and was eventually killed by Ifrit, an unknown number of units sent by Vlagna.

It's a pity that if I were to use him myself, I would say, "Sister, if you think he's in the way, you can send him over to me."

"Haha, to your side? Little brother, where did you get the funds? Did you get them from that company you run?" Kycilia thought Karma was joking.

"——".

Kalmar, who had been prepared all along, calmly stated his solution.

Even Kycilia's smile froze for a moment.

"Little brother, are you telling the truth or not?"

"Do I look like I'm joking, sister?"

Kycilia took a deep breath and looked at her increasingly unfamiliar younger brother again. "There was a rumor in the past that the prototype of that plan was something you accidentally saw in Kirian's hands and then revealed to the Federation. It was said that someone as kind as you couldn't have come up with that kind of ruthless warfare, but I don't think so now."

Kalmar neither confirmed nor denied it.

"Are you interested in my method, sister?" Karma lowered her voice, pressing her advantage. "If you're not interested, I'll do it myself. I'm really short on money... or I can ask the Commander-in-Chief."

"Don't be impatient."

"Oh."

"If you're looking for something, I have someone here who's a perfect candidate..."

Kycilia wanted to continue, but Karma interrupted her.

"Sister, before we discuss the technical details, there's something we need to talk about first," Karma stroked her chin. "How will we divide the profits?"

"How do you think we should divide it?"

"It still depends on what my sister wants, but I hope I can get a bigger share."

Feeling like she'd been tricked, Kycilia's face darkened. "Brother, you shouldn't be so petty. Mother gave birth to us; we should stand together through thick and thin."

"I'm sorry, sister, let's split it in half."

"He truly is my good brother." Kycilia finally regained her smile.

Karma harbored resentment in his heart.

You're the one who's being petty, aren't you?

However, he was certain that his life was no longer in danger.