Gundam: From Piece to Player

"That's terrifying, do they have absolutely no private life?"

Major General Julian Keller, who has been appointed as the future European Front, remarked with emotion.

"For you, this is not just a job, but a national project that carries the lives of 200 million soldiers. Earth is the Federation's headquarters, and preparations are never enough," Song Ren said respectfully.

"You 101st Division call fighting a project? That's interesting."

"Major General Yuri, you can't understand us."

Song Ren looked down on this nobleman's son. Only an engineer could understand the greatness of the lord, and he didn't know why the lord had appointed him to be in charge of the crucial European war zone.

“Alright, alright, don’t be angry, I apologize for the offense.” Yuri lowered his voice, “Actually, there are rumors in the army that the Military Council in your 101st Division is actually Kalma’s personal guard, and that Deep Space Industries is building all sorts of secret weapons, waiting for the right opportunity…”

"Please don't make wild guesses. Mobilizing junior officers and mid-level officers to discuss tactical issues is all for the purpose of defeating the Federation." Song Ren wasn't stupid and completely ignored Yuri's words.

"Really? That's great." Without expecting an answer from Song Ren, Yuri smiled and left.

This made Song Ren wary; it seemed that someone in the country was manipulating public opinion.

"Do you understand?"

"I understand." The captain was almost in tears.

Please repeat it.

In the field camp, Karma was reprimanding a MS captain who had repeatedly made mistakes during the exercise. This person was also a representative, which was why Karma was "instructing" him so seriously.

Then they saw a man with his hair sticking up on both sides casually take off his sunglasses, put on a Zeon army coat, and only button up the third button on his chest, exposing his chest, and barge into his command tent.

“Go back and write a self-criticism, within 100 words. If I find that you haven’t recognized your mistakes, keep writing until it’s acceptable.”

"Yes."

Karma knew that was enough, so she waved her hand and let the company commander go.

"Kalma, there's a banquet in Zum City tonight. Would you do me the honor of attending? There are many beautiful women there."

"No time," Karma replied irritably. "Look at your uniform, are you even a soldier?"

"We're in training right now, but I'll definitely be the most handsome guy at the banquet tonight."

Such Zeon soldiers who don't care about their uniforms are a minority in Zeon, and there's a reason why this person is so fearless.

The Keller family is also one of the top noble families in Zeon.

Karma grew up in the elite circle of SIDE3 and knew Yuri from a young age; they were practically best friends.

This guy also had a childhood friend who schemed against him, Kinias Sakhalin, the designer of the "Big Bun" Apsaras.

Kinias Sakhalin is a genius in research and development, but Kalmar doesn't want to hire him.

The reason is simple: this person doesn't like to cooperate.

If there was a reason for killing Yuri to halt the development of Apsaras, then after the giant steamed bun, he used poisoned wine to kill all the other engineers.

Karma's core gameplay doesn't need lone wolves or team bombs. Besides, anyone can develop equipment; it's just a matter of how fast it takes.

Yuri, who was outmaneuvered, actually had considerable military talent, but what Karma truly valued was that he was completely incapable of internal conflict and had an incredibly positive mindset.

They are very resilient under pressure, no matter the circumstances.

This is very suitable for the European theater of operations.

Karma glanced at the graceful female secretary outside the camp, who was dressed in uniform and attracted the attention of the surrounding soldiers like a magnet.

You can tell at a glance that he is capable on another level.

"Make your woman change into her training uniform before entering this training base, and next time I won't be so lenient."

“That’s not my woman. I don’t know her. She came up to me and seduced me.” Yuri explained, seemingly trying to show off her charm.

Do you like doing it this way?

Karma had no intention of giving him face and gestured with her eyes to Haiwen, who was acting as a bodyguard.

"Warrant Lieutenant Haiwen, go and arrest that female spy outside the camp."

"This is outrageous! They actually infiltrated our country's key military area to spy on important intelligence."

Chapter 47 Development, Genes

"Yes, General." Haiwen saluted and began to carry out the order.

"No... Miss Warrant Officer."

Yuri tried to stop him, but Haywin pushed him away, clearly only obeying Karma's orders.

"Alright, she's the woman I brought."

"Warrant Lieutenant, mission changed. Go tell the woman outside that if she comes to the training base in her secretary's uniform, I'll make her change into her combat uniform in front of the entire army."

"Yes."

Startled by Karma's words, Yuri dared not joke around anymore.

"You've changed so much! You're a completely different person from when you were a child. Do you know what people are saying about you?"

"How was it transmitted?"

"They say you are Napoleon reincarnated and will be the emperor of Zeon in the future... Napoleon couldn't even command a large army at your age."

Upon hearing this analogy, Kalmar remained silent.

"What's wrong? What are your thoughts?"

“I am not Napoleon, nor do I want to be him, especially since he ultimately lost.”

"...Is that the point?" Yuri scratched his head. "Brother...you really should take a break."

"If Zeon has lost its kingdom, it should regret why it is resting now. I don't want to regret it."

Karma's tone was calm, but the resoluteness in her words instilled fear in Yuri.

"I'm just worried that your body won't be able to handle it."

“I know my own body best.” Karma gestured for Yuri to come over and showed him a 3-meter-wide, 2-meter-high world map hanging on the wall, which was covered with various markings.

Kalma pointed to Europe and said to Yuri.

“My good brother, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the final battle with the Federation will take place in Europe, but your current lazy state is worrying me. Your strategic position is very important.”

"Wouldn't it be better to hand it over to other more composed and experienced generals?" Yuri also became serious.

"It's not the same. When our army is in a low ebb, they can surrender or betray us, but you and I don't have the option to surrender."

Karma gestured as she made a chop to Yuri's neck.

"I don't expect you to be as invincible as Napoleon on the European battlefield. I need you to hold on like Marshal Pétain did at Verdun. Leave the rest to me."

“Isn’t Pétain a general who surrendered to France during World War II? I’m not good at history, don’t try to fool me.” Yuri touched his fluffy hair.

"Hmph, he's just a scapegoat. Marshal Pétain's war skills are quite impressive. I'd be completely at ease if you were at his level."

Just as he finished speaking, a commotion broke out outside the tent.

The woman was getting into a verbal altercation with Hai Wen.

From afar, they heard things like, "You warrant officer, how dare you order me around!" Yuri and Karma had just stepped out of the tent when they saw Haywin take her down in a fight, pinning the female secretary to the ground with her hands tied behind her back.

"By the way, who exactly is your woman? Does she have powerful connections?"

“The eldest daughter of the Toto family, my fiancée, Teresa Toto,” Yuri said. “Your little bodyguard is just like a little wildcat… Could it be that you like this type?”

“I’m not a lolicon,” Karma shook her head. “I don’t lay a hand on minors.”

"Tsk tsk, they're even playing the raising/nurturing game."

Seeing that Yuri was about to steer the conversation in an outrageous direction, Karma gave him an annoyed look: "If you're planning to be with your fiancée, then you have a responsibility to make things clear to her, so you don't regret it later after causing a huge disaster."

"Alright, bro, I know you're right, I won't argue with you."

Yuri sensed the seriousness in Karma's words, stepped out of the tent, and rescued his fiancée.

After Yuri left with his female secretary, Haiwen also re-entered the tent and resumed his guard duties. Yuri's words had reminded him of Haiwen's situation.

"Girl, have you finished your elementary school curriculum?"

"I passed the exam last month."

"Okay, it seems your parents have raised you very well. Are you confident about your upcoming junior high school courses?"

"Sister Sally told me to finish my studies in the first half of 79 and then take the exam."

Are you confident?

Haiwen nodded. "Alice said I learn very quickly and can do it."

"You need to focus on your studies, but you can't neglect your military training either. Your talent is ACE-level, but that doesn't mean you're invincible. You fought 'Captain Char,' and what was the result?"

Char's data has been entered into the simulator, allowing Haiwen to train for the next ACE battle every day.

"It's very difficult. I only won 10 out of 124 battles."

Upon hearing this, Karma couldn't help but exclaim, "They actually won 10 times!"

According to his assessment, Haiwen wasn't actually in such a passive position when facing Char.

The answer is that Char Aznable's Red Zaku's speed was adjusted, its energy was increased to 1.5 times the original, and its speed and mobility were also enhanced simultaneously.

This is roughly the combat data of Amuro piloting the RX-78-2.

Even without the simulated beam rifle and Newtype abilities, it's already a difficult monster to deal with.

He didn't intend for this girl to deal with Amuro; he simply wanted to continuously enhance her battlefield survivability.

Yuri's point about nurturing is not wrong, but Karma's focus is still on improving her abilities... Given time, she will achieve great things.

"General, there is a letter for you."

At that moment, the communications soldier ran in and handed over a beautifully crafted paper envelope.

These types of documents are usually ceremonial.

"Has it been checked?"

"We have examined it with X-rays and biological testing equipment, and no toxic substances were found."