Gundam: From Piece to Player

"Yes," Waken replied.

Tianm then glanced at Brad's second lieutenant epaulettes.

"Promote Lieutenant Brad to captain through a special promotion. A lower rank will cause him difficulties in command."

"The reason for his promotion was that he was appointed to a critical mission, and as acting captain, he preserved classified equipment and successfully repelled the Red Comet."

"Yes."

Waken responded, while Brad felt like he was dreaming.

My mouth is no longer dry, and my feet are no longer numb.

Chapter 99 The Ace Shooters

As Brad walked out of the meeting room, he felt somewhat surreal.

General Tiam casually asked him a question, and he was promoted from a second lieutenant to a captain?

A 19-year-old Federation captain, who is also a ship captain, is unprecedented in the history of the Federation Space Force.

As for their own crew... it is said that they have been replenished and are no longer the civilians and reserve officers on Side 7, but will be the true Federation elite.

Brad thought that the rumors he heard about corruption among the military's top brass during his time at military school were probably just hearsay.

Take General Tiam, for example; he's one of those people who are truly willing to do practical things for the Federation.

With that thought in mind, he headed to the communications area, intending to share the good news with his parents in England.

After following him, Wakeman also left the conference room.

He then turned to Zone G inside Luna II, which was the MS training base. Jung's office was empty, with only a floor fan made on Earth blowing continuously.

"Where is Major Jung?"

Hua Ken looked at the guard beside him.

"Reporting to the Commander, the Major is giving a lecture to the MS pilots at the training base."

Okay, thank you.

As Hua Ken walked toward the training base, he saw several pilots in yellow Federation pilot suits gathered around a group of people. In the middle, a man in a Federation jacket with sharp, hawk-like eyes was explaining two MS model teaching aids that were being placed in mid-air.

This man is Denis A. Jung, the Federation's Ace Pilot.

In this era of ubiquitous 3D projection, such a teaching method is rare. This is also related to Jung's service experience; he previously served in the Federal European Air Force and used similar fighter jet teaching aids. Even after being transferred to space, he stubbornly maintained this tradition.

The explanation didn't last long. After everyone dispersed, Hua Ken stepped forward and explained his purpose.

"Commander, you want to select elites from my training battalion to go to the White Base?" Jung's face darkened when he heard Wakken's request.

"What is it? Is there something you're unhappy about?"

"I think that warship is poorly designed. Its cross-section is ridiculously large, its ballistic protection is terrible, and it's full of weaknesses. You're sending my student to his death."

"Watch your words, how could it be considered suicide?" Wakham frowned.

Jung was usually aloof and taciturn, but he often made surprising and insightful remarks.

"Then let me talk about actual combat... It's not true that Char sniped and knocked off the main bridge. Especially the mobile suits equipped with high-powered beam sniper rifles in the future, they can hit the bridge with one shot every time."

As a powerful sniper, Jung's words carry considerable weight.

The subtext is that he is a Zeon MS sniper, which is why he can do this.

“I heard the technical department is making improvements. The command system will be moved to the second bridge, and it will also be reinforced and coated with a beam.” Hua Ken reassured his somewhat emotional subordinate. “Brad Noah also had excellent grades at the military academy. He’s a genius captain.”

"You still need to send an elite trainee from the training corps, someone suitable. That's an order," Hua Ken emphasized again.

Jung thought for a while.

“Send Sugai over there; she told me she wants to pilot a Gundam.”

"You mean Lieutenant Sugai?"

Waken had expected Jung to send his usual elite players, but he was surprised to find that Jung would send his favorite student.

Sugai Shiko was a celebrity on Luna II and ranked among the top on the Federation's kill list.

The confirmed kill count is 25 Zaku tanks.

She is gentle and kind to her companions in ordinary times, but on the battlefield she is like a berserk Valkyrie.

This contrast makes her quite popular at Luna II Base, where the male-to-female ratio is severely imbalanced.

Are you sure?

"Since sending weak guys is easy for them to die, let's send strong enough guys and let Sugai protect the white base."

Jung replied to Wakin in this way.

3 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, the rear hatch of the KU aircraft carrier is open.

Flashing lasers guided the small spacecraft that had separated from the Musai-class to its descent.

The elevator opened, and Char Aznable, Zeon's red comet, stepped onto the bridge.

“Hey, Char.” Karma turned around in her chair. “It’s been months, hasn’t it?”

"We only communicated a few days ago."

"Communication and meeting in person are two different things."

Xia walked up to the other person and saluted.

"General Kalmar, Major Char Aznabul reporting for duty."

"Is it really necessary to make it so ceremonial?"

“The soldiers are watching,” Xia replied.

Karma had no choice but to stand up: "Welcome to the Earth Attack Force, Major Char."

"May we shake hands?"

Just then, a voice rang out, and Char realized that there was a beautiful woman inside the ship wearing a Zeon green military uniform, with bright blue eyes, blonde hair, and a serene smile on her face.

She was holding a camera, and there were no military ranks on her shoulders or sleeves.

"Let me introduce you, this is my fiancée, Iserina," Karma said.

"Major Char, are you the famous Red Comet?"

Hello, this is me.

Char smiled and nodded.

This is the new love.

Symbolizing their unbreakable friendship, Karma and Char shook hands briefly.

This photo was also taken by Iserina with her camera.

"My fiancée is collecting the history of this war, and she plans to compile it into a book for future literary works."

Karma explained Iserina's behavior as she spoke.

Xia thought to himself, "So this is how complicated dating is these days?"

"Aishie, I have important matters to discuss with Major Xia. You can go back to my room first."

"Uh-huh."

Iserina nodded obediently, picked up her camera, left the bridge, and entered the elevator.

"You can leave too. Just set it to automatic cruise control."

Karma also spoke to the others on the Cau ship.

After hearing this, the crew members gradually left the bridge.

With automatic navigation set up, there are only two people left on the bridge.

Char took off his helmet and mask, but the moment he put them down...

Karma actually stole his mask and put it on her own head.

"Isn't this stuff boring?"

He had always been curious about this thing; now he realized what it was like inside.

Maybe that's why Char doesn't wear a pilot's suit.

It's like having to put on another layer of glass, like a nearsighted person wearing extra lenses to watch a 3D movie.

"The field of vision is still much worse than when I'm not wearing a mask."

"There's no other way to avoid suspicion," Xia sighed.

Wearing the mask, Karma felt like she had become the brother-in-law in "Iron Blood".

Char became Chocolate Bro... the man who treated Bayeri like a royal seal.

Who is Xu Jinjiang?

"Actually, if you have any ideas... I can get you to say goodbye to this thing completely in a few months."

Chapter 100 Char's New Mobile Suit (Toy)

Karma said this to Char.

In a past life, I watched a girl band anime that left a lasting impression on me, and there was a scene like this.

Remove the mask.

The purpose of wearing a mask is precisely to remove it later.

At the right time and on the right stage, he took the initiative to shock the world with his true self.

"Take it off? Do you think Gihren and Kycilia will let me off the hook?"