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Just as the Archangel's various preparations were nearing completion, interference was detected again in the bridge.
In the CIC (Combat Information Center, sometimes abbreviated for convenience, please understand), communications officer Dalida quickly reported to Natarle.
"Interference detected again within the colony!"
Mu stood up from his chair. "Looks like we won't have to wait to break out."
Natarle said with a somewhat grim expression, "Are they planning to open fire inside the satellite?"
"Heh heh, worse still, we can't fire at will, but they have no qualms about it..." Mu made light of the grim situation, then connected to the maintenance crew to inquire about his MA's repair status.
Given the current situation, their available combat power was truly limited, but this thought was predicated on Mikazuki not appearing.
He felt that the battle he had just witnessed was not the full extent of Mikazuki's abilities. Mikazuki was very strong, and the decisiveness revealed in his fighting style was definitely not that simple.
"Ask Miss Muriu how the discussion went. Can that young man pilot the Strike Gundam?"
The communications officer on the main bridge spoke. "The discussion is settled. The Strike can launch. Lieutenant Ramius is on her way to command."
Speak of the devil, Muriu just then entered. "Sorry to keep you waiting. What's the situation now?"
The CIC sent the image to the main bridge screen.
"Identifying model, it's a GINN... Wait, that's heavy bombing equipment for attacking fortresses. Do they intend to completely destroy Heliopolis?"
Mu's face changed drastically upon seeing the equipment carried by the GINN in the CIC.
"That scoundrel, Rau Le Creuset..."
Such a crazy order, one didn't need to guess who issued it. Another communications officer at the rear console spoke again.
"Wait, there's another mobile suit behind the GINN. Model GAT-X303, it's the stolen Aegis Gundam."
A red mobile suit appeared on the screen. Everyone's expressions became grim. Muriu said with a somber face, "Has it been deployed so quickly in actual combat? They're very confident in themselves. No matter what, we cannot be sunk. Archangel, ascend!"
Muriu quickly connected to the maintenance crew's communication. "Chief Petty Officer Kojero, how are the Barbatos's armaments?"
"Final adjustments haven't been made yet... Hey! Wait! Kid! Your equipment isn't finished! Damn it, Captain, that kid piloted the mobile suit and launched. The equipment isn't stable. Especially the smoothbore gun, it hasn't been adjusted at all and might explode."
"What?"
Mikazuki piloted the Barbatos onto the deck. The Archangel had already lifted off the ground at this point; the outside scenery could be seen moving downwards.
The Barbatos, equipped with its customized sword-form combat equipment, looked up, its eye monitors gazing at the satellite's outer wall in the sky.
"One, two... four units?"
"Hey, Mikazu, Barbatos's equipment hasn't been adjusted. The mountings aren't designed for Barbatos, so they're a bit unstable. There will be deviations when moving. The smoothbore gun is the most crucial; you can probably only fire nine shots. One more shot, and it'll explode."
"I know."
Mikazuki glanced indifferently at the equipment status displayed by Orga.
At this moment, three GINNs broke through the outer wall and entered the satellite's interior. Among them was also a red Gundam.
"That's... the stolen unit."
Mikazuki's gaze sharpened, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. Ignoring Kojero's calls from behind, he boosted his thrusters. Barbatos's eyes lit up as it launched from the Archangel.
Muriu saw the Barbatos, which had just shot out from the catapult deck. When she tried to notify Mikazuki, she realized she didn't know Barbatos's communication channel.
She looked worriedly at Mikazuki, who was charging towards the mobile suit squad of four, one of which was a Gundam.
"Kira-kun, can you hear me? How are Strike's launch preparations?"
"No problem, ready to launch."
Although Kira was unwilling to be drawn into the war, he was the only one on this battleship who could pilot the Strike. Coupled with Muriu's persuasion earlier and seeing the Barbatos launch,
Kira finally made up his mind to fight in the Strike. He had to protect his comrades on this battleship.
"Kira Yamato, Strike Gundam, launching!"
The Strike, also equipped with its sword-form combat pack, left the catapult deck, following closely behind Mikazuki.
Mikazuki connected to Strike's communication and said, "You protect the Archangel. I'll take care of them."
"Eh? But will you really be okay alone?"
Kira actually thought of the familiar figure, Athrun Zala, whom he had seen in the bombardment, when he saw the red mobile suit.
To be honest, he was scared. If that mobile suit was really piloted by Athrun, what would he do?
Mikazuki seemed to see through his thoughts, turned his head to glance at the Strike, and replied, "No problem. Just leave it to me. You just stay near the Archangel. There might be some stragglers; leave them for you to deal with."
Hearing Mikazuki proactively heading to the front lines, Kira inexplicably felt a sense of relief. Perhaps it was because he didn't have to face Athrun.
"Okay!"
With that, Barbatos turned, and blue flames erupted, charging towards the ZAFT MS squad at an incredibly high speed.
Athrun and his partner Miguel, along with the other two GINNs, all spotted Mikazuki's Barbatos. Miguel frowned.
"Is that the mobile suit? The one that badly damaged Captain Le Creuset's Siegfried? Really?"
When Muriu saw Mikazuki charging alone towards the four mobile suits, she connected to the Strike's communication.
"Kira-kun, why aren't you following Barbatos?"
"Um... Mikazuki himself said he wanted to handle them alone and told me to stay here and protect you all."
Everyone on the bridge was speechless.
"What? Dealing with them alone?"
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