Rau Le Creuset, wearing a mask, couldn't show his expression, but the way he tapped his chin with his index finger indicated he was deep in thought.
He was contemplating how to deal with this terrifying mobile suit, sensing that its appearance might disrupt his plans.
Just then, the comms next to the medical bay chimed.
"Captain, please return to the bridge. We've detected a heat source similar to a warship."
"Alright, I'm on my way back."
Rau Le Creuset hung up the comms and said to Athrun, "For now, Athrun, put the mobile suit matter aside. Get some rest. Yzak and the others will be coming to see you shortly."
"Yes, sir."
Rau Le Creuset nodded and left the medical bay. Athrun lay on the bed, frowning at the white ceiling.
"That mobile suit... could it be... Kira controlling it? The one I saw when the mobile suit was seized...
No, that's not right. Kira isn't someone who would pilot so wildly. Kira should be in the last Gundam, right? Then what exactly was that mobile suit...?"
"Athrun!"
Just as Athrun's mind raced, Yzak, Nicol, and Dearka entered the medical bay.
Nicol, seeing Athrun on the bed, immediately floated over, braking only by grabbing the edge of the bed.
"Athrun, are you alright?"
"Ah, I'm fine. Sorry to worry you."
Yzak burst out, "You idiot! To be a Red Coat and get beaten up like this, you're a disgrace!"
Dearka chuckled beside him, muttering, "You saw the battle footage, didn't you? You wouldn't have fared much better against that MS on your own."
Yzak's ears twitched. Dearka's comment made his already irritable mood even worse, with angry vein marks popping up on his forehead.
"You brat, say that again!"
"Shh shh shh."
Dearka quickly looked up and whistled.
"You two, stop fighting..."
Nicol quickly stepped in to mediate.
The medical personnel in the medical bay was a rare female soldier, and a rather beautiful one at that. The doctor pulled back the white curtain and yelled in Athrun's direction, "What are you all arguing about?! So what if you're Red Coats?! This is a medical bay! Shut up, you idiots!"
The female doctor wasn't at all afraid of the four Red Coat elites; she just let loose.
"We apologize profusely."
The four Red Coats immediately fell silent after apologizing. Even Yzak, who feared nothing, cowered.
There was no helping it. She was a doctor, and the best medic on this warship. What if she decided to mess with your treatment if you got injured?
The profession of a doctor was extremely important everywhere, let alone in this era of space travel and constant warfare.
Most importantly, the doctor on their warship was a top graduate from Plant's premier medical academy.
Not only that, she was also skilled in martial arts. Apparently, two senior Red Coats, who had once looked down on this female doctor, were directly sent flying with two kicks. Athrun and his squad, who had just joined the army, happened to witness this scene.
Since then, they dared not show any disrespect or contempt towards this female doctor. After all, no one wanted to be taken down by their own people, right?
"Alright, if you're done looking, then leave. The patient needs rest."
"Wait a minute... Doctor, Doctor..."
The female doctor unceremoniously shooed them away. Inside the medical bay, Athrun breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at the doctor.
"Thank you."
The female doctor pouted, floated to the bed next to Athrun, sat down, and crossed her legs.
"No need to thank me. But you, you're Commander Sara's son, aren't you? Why come to such a dangerous frontline?
Look at you now; it's truly very dangerous."
Athrun's expression was complex. Just as he was about to speak, the female doctor interrupted him.
"Is it your father's order?"
"Something like that..."
"I see. But you're still a Red Coat. Your opponent was a Natural, right? To be beaten like this...
I also heard that Captain Rau Le Creuset's Zaku was severely damaged. Did you encounter the same opponent?"
Curiosity sparkled in the female doctor's eyes. After all, Captain Rau Le Creuset's strength was renowned throughout the squadron as a top ace, yet his mobile suit had its left arm and head severed. This was simply unbelievable in her perception.
Athrun himself was confused about this point, and most perplexing was whether Kira was on that warship.
"The opponent was indeed the same, but... it's unclear if the opponent was a Natural. If it was a Natural, that kind of bodily manipulation would be impossible to withstand."
The female doctor suddenly developed a strong interest in the mobile suit that had defeated their Red Coat elite and captain. Every Red Coat was an elite Coordinator, possessing top-tier piloting and comprehensive abilities.
"Alright, get some good rest. With the medication, you'll be fully recovered after a day's sleep."
"Yes."
With that, Athrun closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. He was indeed a bit tired.
The female doctor also returned to her office deep within the medical bay to resume her work.
Archangel.
Mikazuki opened his eyes, having slept until he naturally woke up.
"Orga."
Orga's voice came through the comms.
"Oh, you're awake.
Don't worry, they didn't do anything extra to Barbatos."
"Is that so? Then where is this warship headed next?"
Orga was speechless.
"You, didn't that woman, Murrue Ramius, tell you? We're heading to the Artemis Fortress for resupply."
"Ah, really? I forgot."
Mikazuki scratched his head, took a date out of his pocket, and ate it, displaying his unconventional nature to the extreme.
Orga found Mikazuki's habit quite exasperating.
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