~~~~~~The Next Day~~~~~~
In MSWAD's main base, Billy Katagiri was heavy in work as the doors of his office opened, and a certain individual walked in.
There was no greeting or anything, as these two were good friends.
"So, how is the new guy?" A blonde man asked Billy Katagiri.
"Hmm? Oh, it's you, Graham." The brown-haired man pulled back from his computer and looked at his office invader.
"Well…" Billy fixed his glasses and then smirked. "It will be revolutionary."
"...That good?" The blond man's eyes widened in surprise. They were talking about yesterday's meeting between Billy and Marcus Anaheim.
"The battery architecture is something we have never seen before. It will boost your Flag's operational time around 30%."
*Whistle*
"Damn…" Graham whistled as he walked over, leaned into his table and then crossed his arms.
"So superior batteries." The blonde asked, raising an eyebrow; he wanted the details.
"That is just the beginning. The Command already issued orders to make Anaheim a military-grade company; they are not taking any chances."
"Isn't it a bit too quick?" Graham was more than surprised by how quickly the military is moving to acquire this company.
"The company is not the main thing in the first place. We want Marcus Anaheim's genius. That guy is one of a kind." Billy didn't hold back, as he decided to drop a bit more.
"Once Anaheim is part of us, your Flag's performance will improve considerably, and that is not just the operational time. Marcus already forwarded his other plans.
Among them are the upgrades to the frame and the new thrusters." The developer of the mobile suit showed his computer screen.
"...That's a lot of upgrades." The blonde pilot looked surprised to see those!
"Well, you see, he is a fan of mobile suits, just like I am; he forwarded some of his initial ideas. It's the same to say he is one of a kind, as these ideas appear to work on the Flag."
"...I can't wait!" Graham grinned a bit. He can't wait to pilot an improved Flag!
"Same. He will be joining us soon. There is a bit of distance between Japan and our HQ." Billy grimaced while saying the last part. Sadly, Anaheim is not on the mainland.
"Hehe, I think I am going to like him!"
Billy nodded, though… he had this strange feeling that things were going far too smoothly.
~~~~~~Meanwhile, In Space~~~~~~
In the field of asteroids, which was brought over to building the elevators and the orbital system. There is one asteroid that was converted into a small colony. This colony belongs to Celestial Being.
At the moment, the Secret Organisation is working overtime to prepare for their grant reveal, which will take place in a few short years.
"Any news, Tieria?" A brown-haired woman asked the purple-haired Gundam Meister.
"Veda is working as usual. I didn't find anything out of place. I checked everything I could." The artillery Gundam Pilot said with an annoyed frown. He can't understand what is happening with the Central Computer. They received the founder of Celestial Being's video message stating that Veda had been compromised, along with the Trans-Am system and blueprints for the Twin Drive system. However, they can still use the Quantum Computer like before without any changes.
"Hmm, regardless, we should be prepared." The woman nodded as she looked at a pair of teenage girls.
"Christina and Feldt, I need you to make a separate system from Veda for the Gundams. This way, even if the group reveals itself and takes away Veda, we will be prepared."
Tieria grimaced when he heard that. Whoever hacked into Veda… he will find that individual and kill him.
"I suppose we should practise without Veda's assistance as well?" Brown-haired newcomer and pilot of Dynames Gundam raised his hand while saying that.
"Yes, Lockon. Same with you, Allelujah." The brown-haired woman nodded as she then loomed over the black-haired teen, who is the pilot of the Kyrios Gundam.
"We still need to find a pilot for Exia." The Plane Gundam pilot looked at the window that led to the Hangar, where 4 machines were standing and waiting for their time.
"Veda has decided on who will be Exia's Pilot."
"Who?" Lockon looked curious.
"I do not know."
"...Right, Celestial Being's secrecy." The Sniper Gundam's pilot snorted. He was a bit taken aback by how secretive these guys are.
'I hope it doesn't bite back with all the secrecy.' Lockon had this bad feeling about this. He is hoping it's just some goosebumps.
~~~~~~Back In Japan~~~~~~
Marcus looked at Euphemia and Marrybell; the pair of them was a bit strange. Something has happened, and he has no idea what. They are not saying a thing and pretending that everything is fine.
'Well, whatever.'
"Anyway, I got accepted into Union's Military, and I will be developing Mobile suits." He said with a smirk.
"...What? That is quite a leap!" Marrybell looked surprised, but then she realised that it was just around Marcus' alley. He made the initial Knightmare Killers.
So he knows more than enough about the machines and Mobile suits.
"Yes. It's perfect, because I will be able to manipulate both sides." He said that with a growing smirk as he continued to eat his breakfast.
"...I see… You have the Quantum Computer of Celestial Being, and then you are part of the Union's Military.
Though you need access to the AEU and Human Reform League." Marrybell switched into her politician mode as she began to think what to do.
"I do have some ideas. But that will need to wait for Celestial Being's interventions." He smiled a bit. The Inventor has some ideas about who he wants to recruit. It's not the hardest thing to do.
"Hmm, fine. So I suppose we will be moving to America?" The Brown-Haired Princess asked him. Unlike Euphemia, she is trying not to think about what she heard last night.
Even now, Milly didn't leave the bedroom, and that made her jealous.
"Indeed. I am sure that Milly won't mind moving between America and Japan."
"...It's a bit strange that they are calling this place like that. I am used to seeing Britannia." Marrybell casually mentioned how strange it is. Even after Anaheim took over and it became the Holy Byzantine Empire, the North Continent was still called Britannia. Yet, in this world, it's North America?
She did read a history book about the Royalty surviving in Great Britain. The original colonies rebelled and created this…
'It's a bit concerning what they became. I can't see them accepting nobility or any form of Imperialism. It's going to take a while for them to accept us.'
Marrybell's thoughts wandered off, while Euphemia stayed silent as she was eating her food without saying a word.
"It's something called divergence points, Mary. A simple different choice has led to the world you use before us.
However, there are some differences." Marcus hinted at something, and the brown-haired girl immediately knew what it was.
"Sakuradite."
"Indeed. That is why this is fascinating. If this world doesn't have sakuradite, then it may have something else."
'Like… for example… living metal that will come from deep space?'
Another thing Marcus wanted to check out is Mars, if there are Prothean Ruins or Mass Relay… though the Reaper invasion would have happened a while back by this point.
'So, I doubt that.'
"I see. Then I will be on the lookout." Marrybell seriously nodded, she wants to ace this mission.
"Good, I trust you, Mary." The Emperor smiled at her. He was very satisfied with her Zeal. He can always trust her.
"Me too." All of a sudden, Euphemia chipped in as she cleaned her lips with a napkin. The Pinkette looked at her half-sister. She was a bit annoyed that Marcus started calling her by a new nickname!
Only she can have such a privilege!
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With Marcus's admission to MSWAD, the group needed to move out to America. This time around, they used a bit more classic mode of transportation.
By this point, there is no doubt that he is on people's radar, the Union, and maybe other countries' radars as well.
Though… it was a bit confusing for the agents and spies; they didn't expect him to be surrounded by females.
Hell, for them, as outsiders, it looked like this man had a legitimate harem! 3 out of 5 women were all over him. Hugging his hand, or just standing close, these three did that.
But the other two, they looked like bodyguards, but even then… well, it was just weird!
Eventually, the group arrived in America. Marcus went to the West Coast. Since he is in this place, he might as well enjoy sunshine, and with that in mind, he selected a manor with access to the beach.
It was perfect as his new HQ was not far either. He can take a couple-hour car drive or a helicopter that could take him just a few minutes.
"Oh, wow… this place is even better!" Milly, who had finally recovered, looked around the new manor, with its huge windows overlooking the cliff to the Pacific Ocean.
"Yes, look at the view," Marrybell commented. She loved the sigh before her.
"Indeed. It hits a bit different when you don't need to think about paperwork." Euphemia stepped into a minefield with this comment.
"..."
"..."
Just mentioning that caused them to freeze and remember their jobs! This… this adventure IS their ticket out from this!
"Forget about that dreary stuff! Let's hit the beach, girls!" Milly all of a sudden shelved the resurfaced memories and suggested going to the beachside.
"Dreary? Are you saying that my glorious Empire is dreary? My dear Empress?" Marcus all of a sudden turned around and looked at her with narrowed eyes.
"Of course not! How did you conclude that? My dear husband?" Even if she was saying that, the blonde grabbed Euphemia's and Marrybell's hands as she dragged the two towards the corridor that leads to the bedroom and other rooms.
"Oldrin! Jeanne, can you bring our clothes?" Milly asked them. But the pair looked at their Emperor, waiting for his word.
Marcus simply shrugged at them and motioned to do it.
As the trio were going for a swim, the Emperor decided to make some burgers. He was, after all, in the land of burgers.
~~~~~~Next Day~~~~~~
The Emperor took a quick helicopter trip to the base of MSWAD. It was time for his first day in 'office'.
"Second Lieutenant Graham Alker, 8th Air Squadron, it's an honour to meet you, sir!" A blonde man in a blue uniform introduced himself to Marcus the moment he changed into a military uniform and a lab coat.
Weirdly enough… this was a similar get-up to his usual one.
"The honour is mine, Lieutenant. What can I do for you?" The Inventor asked him, as he looked at the blonde man who was borderline smirking.
"I have heard that you are a one-of-a-kind genius who can make my Flag sing." The man declared his intentions.
'Sing, huh? That's quite an attachment you got for the machine.'
"Lieutenant, Your Flag can wait." At that moment, a commanding officer walked over with Billy Katagiri. They looked amused at the blonde's antics.
"But sir, I am the best when it comes to testing out experimental machines." The pilot protested as he looked at him and then at Marcus.
"That is true, but Mr Anaheim still needs to do many things before he starts improving our machines." The military officer shook his head. There were a bunch of things that Marcus needed to do before he could put his hands on the Flags.
"Yes, like for example, get actual permission to work on your hardware." The Inventor rolled his eyes as he looked at the blonde. Though he liked the enthusiasm, it was something else to see one's love for a machine like that.
"Hahaha, true, please follow me, Mr Anaheim, we shall formally invite you into MSWAD."
The commanding officer laughed before walking over to Marcus and patting his shoulder.
The group walked to the Office, where Marcus needed to sign a pile of papers. Regardless of where he was… that stuff can't leave him alone.
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