As the darkness of her slumber receded like the tide, the fragrance that permeated her nostrils became the key to waking Lacus up.
Lacus, who had stayed here for nearly a week, was still unable to adapt to the low oxygen content and cold alpine environment.
Since she was born on the Colonial Satellite, this was the first time Lacus had experienced it personally. She had spent nearly a week on the cold snowy mountain.
"You're awake! Do you want a cup of hot coffee to warm up? "
When the tent was opened, a gust of cold wind from the peak of the snowy mountain gushed in through the gap. However, before the cold wind could wreak havoc in the tent, the gap that was opened was pulled back by someone who came in.
"Kai. What time is it now? "
Lacus, who took the coffee from Ray Mingkai, asked softly.
"Yes, it's almost eight in the morning."
"Is it eight? I'm in a deep sleep this time. "
Lacus picked up the cup and slowly took a sip of coffee to perk herself up a little.
"Yes. You're right. It's been hard on you recently! This is also my fault. I didn't expect you to not be able to adapt to the climate on the snowy mountain in such a short time. "
Ray Mingkai sighed.
The current situation was also caused by Ray Mingkai's insufficient expectations.
In Ray Mingkai's understanding, an Adjuster's physique was far superior to a normal person's. However, he did not expect Lacus, an Adjuster, to be defeated in the highland climate.
Although there was no dangerous situation, insomnia, headaches, and low spirits were still present.
"No. It's not your fault, Kai. In fact, it's also because I didn't consider it enough. An Adjuster seems to rely too much on her physique. In fact, in front of nature, whether it's an Adjuster or a normal person, they're just the weak side. "
Lacus, who had slightly adapted to the snowy mountain environment, slowly spoke of the realizations she had over the past few days.
Perhaps, this could distract her a little.
"Yes. That's true. However, after today, we can leave this place. Lacus, they're here. "
"They …"
The "they" that Lei Mingkai was referring to was undoubtedly the Eurasian Federation's army stationed nearby.
Half a month ago, after bidding farewell to Seb, Carrie, Law, and the others, Ray Mingkai and Lux had passed through the defense line set up by the Eurasian Federation east of the Mediterranean Sea. They headed north and arrived at the Caucasus region east of the Black Sea.
The two came here and were about to cross the endless snowy mountains in front of them. However, they found that the Eurasian Federation seemed to be gathering troops in this area, preparing to launch an attack on the Zaft defense line that had lost the "Desert Tiger".
Faced with this information, Ray Mingkai wanted to bypass it at first and ignore the actions of the Eurasian Federation. But in the subsequent intelligence collection, Ray Mingkai found that the Eurasian Federation seemed to have plans to eliminate the armed organizations in the Dawn Desert that resisted Zaft.
Speaking of which, this was Ray Mingkai's fault!
Originally, both sides looked down on the resistance organization, which only knew how to fight on a small scale. However, one day, the famous Desert Tiger was destroyed, even their nest was destroyed. How could this not shock the Eurasian Federation, who had been fighting the Desert Tiger all this time.
Especially when it came to the key to recapturing Victoria Airport, the resistance organizations that could destroy the Desert Tiger's lair suddenly became an uncontrollable time bomb.
Therefore, after Ray Mingkai and Lacus discussed, they tried to contact the Dawn Desert while trying to delay the gathering speed.
Now, it seemed that the operation was effective.
The Eurasian Federation headquarters hidden on the other side of the Caucasus mountains seemed to have sent out a search team.
"Yes. The Eurasian Federation did send out a team. They seem to have used the new MS that was just released. "
During this period, the White Cat State Zero was not idle. It constantly spied on the Eurasian Federation's communication network. After confirming the other party's actions, it also confirmed that the other party might have used the new MS.
"New MS? Is it a sneak attack? "
Lacus looked at the coffee in her cup and recalled the time when she was on the Archangel. Ray Mingkai would always drive the sneak attack on Gao Da and fight with people who were also adjusters.
"Probably! But it shouldn't be the sneak attack on Gao Da in Alaska. "
Ray Mingkai raised his cup and slowly took a sip of the hot coffee.
"It's very likely that it's the new MS that Earth Union just released. Speaking of which, it's been more than a month since the Archangel arrived in Alaska! According to the production level of Earth Union, it's very easy to release a small number of new test machines within a month. "
Lacus's hands holding the cup tightened slightly, and her expression became solemn.
She knew that as Earth Union's new MS came off the production line one after another, it also meant that this war would enter the next stage, a more cruel and intense stage.
"Kai. After we settle the matter here, let's speed up! I'm vaguely worried that something unexpected will happen at PLANT. "
"Okay! Then, let's clean up! "
"Mhmm."
The low rumble of the engine gradually reverberated in the valley. The soldiers walking on both sides of the mountain road looked at the hillsides on both sides with fear and trepidation. They were constantly paying attention to the hillsides. The thick layer of snow might have any abnormal movements that could bury everyone in this valley.
The shock and despair brought by the armored team that was buried by the sudden avalanche yesterday was still vivid in their minds.
"I didn't expect this mission to be so difficult. I should have asked for a higher price. "
With both hands on the steering wheel, Li de Weiler regretted that he was not ruthless enough when bargaining.
"Pay attention to the situation first! If the so-called snow mountain ghost really exists, it may be observing us in the dark. "
Cong Yunqiao's eyes hidden behind his brown glasses observed the hillsides covered by thick snow on both sides.
"If the enemy attacks at this moment …"
In fact, what Cong Yunqiao was worried about did not happen.
The search team successfully left the valley that could cause an avalanche at any time.
However, before everyone could heave a sigh of relief, a roar like rolling thunder suddenly tore apart the tranquility of the valley, and also tore apart the hope in everyone's hearts.
"Quick! Quick! Quick! Speed up! Speed up! Leave this place! "
The sudden appearance of the white mist at the top of the mountain, as well as the rumbling of thunder, all represented one thing — an avalanche was coming!
There was no hesitation, no surprise, only a strong survival instinct.
"Weiler! You go first. I'll go to the Blue Heretic! "
As the surrounding soldiers fled in panic, Cong Yunqiao pushed open the door and jumped to the back of the heavy transport vehicle. He then lifted the canvas covering his beloved machine.
"Hey! Weiler! You have to be careful! Under an avalanche, even the Blue Heretic can't do anything! "
Li de Weiler shouted at the top of his lungs. Seeing that Cong Yunqiao was determined, he did not say anything else. He jumped off the heavy transport vehicle and ran further away with the soldiers.
"Rumble!!"
In the blink of an eye, the avalanche that was like ten thousand horses galloping, toppling mountains and overturning seas poured down from the top under the rolling thunder.
Even if they were already out of the valley, the avalanche rushing down from the thousand-meter-high hillside was enough to submerge most of the vehicles of the search team.
White mist rose into the air, and thunder rolled. The mighty power of nature made many soldiers who had escaped the disaster feel a lingering fear. They stared blankly at the entire process of the avalanche that contained a terrifying power gradually calming down.
After a long time, Li de Weiler looked at the avalanche that gradually calmed down and subconsciously picked up the communication device at his waist.
"Weiler! Weiler! Please answer! Please answer! "
After a series of noises, Li de Weiler finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Roger! The Blue Heretic is in good condition. It was not affected by the avalanche. I'll let it get up now. You all step back! "
Cong Yunqiao's voice was very calm as if he was not affected by the sudden avalanche.
Li de Weiler gestured to the soldiers around him. Everyone once again stepped back a little so that they would not be affected by the second avalanche.
Under everyone's gaze, the thick snow that buried most of the vehicles of the search team suddenly moved.
It was as if something was struggling under the snow.
"Kacha!"
"Boom!"
The snow flew up and a huge steel body appeared in front of everyone.
"Wa!"
If not for the fact that they were still worried about the avalanche, everyone would have burst into cheers.
"Good condition! Weiler, take everyone and evacuate from here! There's a situation. "
"What?"
Li de Weiler did not react for a moment, but the whistling sound would not stop because of this.
"Whoosh!"
The valley that just experienced an avalanche once again welcomed an intense whistling sound. It was as if something was moving at a high speed, causing gusts of wind to constantly reverberate in the valley.
But no one saw anything in the valley, no one appeared.
"It's … it's it! It's the Snow Specter!!! "
Just at this moment, a panicked voice suddenly rang out from the soldiers.
Li de Weiler frowned and looked over. He seemed to have recognized the identity of the panicked voice.
He seemed to be one of the survivors that was attacked by the Snow Specter.
Survivors, panicked words, and that invisible object. Apart from their own side, the sound of the wind that was constantly approaching continuously impacted the soldiers' nerves.
"Defend! Quick! Quick! "
Just at the moment when the soldiers were about to collapse, an officer finally stood up and loudly berated the soldiers for their fear. He also ordered the soldiers to adopt a defensive strategy.
However, just as the soldiers prepared to defend, the sound of the wind suddenly stopped.
This caused everyone to be at a loss.
"Qiao! Did the blue heretic Gao Da's radar find anything? "
"No."
Speaking of which, it was strange. Logically speaking, as long as an enemy appeared, the blue heretic Gao Da's radar system should be able to detect the enemy's traces. But in reality, the blue heretic Gao Da's radar system did not detect the enemy at all.
"Boom!"
A loud noise suddenly exploded on the other side of the slope.
And the location of the explosion happened to be facing the position where the soldiers hastily formed a defensive position.
Looking at the high flying snow, the officer who just berated the soldiers and ordered them to defend opened his eyes wide and changed his order on the spot.
"Quick! Retreat! Leave here! The avalanche is coming again! "
There was no need for the officer to shout. Everyone knew that the second avalanche was coming when they saw the snow that had been blown up and started to roll again.
"Weiler! You go first! Leave this to me! "
The blue heretic Gao Da stood on the snow and assumed a defensive posture.
Cong Yunqiao finally saw it clearly.
The enemy hidden in the dark was about to come out.
"Hualala!"
Suddenly, on the other side of the blue heretic Gao Da, a huge black figure broke free from the snow and stood in the valley buried by the avalanche with the blue heretic Gao Da.
"Phantom Pain Unit, Swain Carl Bayan. May I ask if you are Sir Cong Yunqiao of the Giant Serpent's Tail? "
"Earth United's Enhancer?"
An unfamiliar figure appeared along with the appearance of the black figure.
Cong Yunqiao sighed slightly, before accepting the call.
"That's right. I'm Cong Yunqiao of the Giant Serpent's Tail. Looks like, from now on, only you and I will carry out the mission together. The others have already evacuated due to the avalanche. "
"Is that so?"
On the screen, there was a silver-haired youth with a youthful face.
However, Cong Yunqiu did not see even the slightest bit of paranoia or craziness on his face.
Those Enhancers who were being used for experiments would not have such a calm expression.
"Then, from now on, please allow me to participate in the crusade against the Snow Mountain Spirits. Sir Cong Yunqiao. "
Cong Yunqiao looked at the silver-haired youth in surprise.
"Is that alright? Although it's a commission, you don't have to listen to my orders. "
"No. It's just to complete the mission. "
The silver-haired youth's expression was calm, as though he would not be moved by anything.
"Is that so? Then, let's begin! "
Cong Yunqiao's gaze lifted, as he looked at a certain spot on the slope.
"The enemy is most likely a mech with stealth abilities. Furthermore, its movements will not leave any traces on the snow. Please pay attention! "
"Understood!"
"Hu!!"
At the moment when the blue heretic Gao Da joined forces with the black mech, the sound of the wind swept over once more.
"That's the assault on Gao Da?"
In the white Baku hidden in the dark, Lacus looked in surprise at the black MS that was standing back to back with the blue Gundam.
"No, it's not an assault. It should be a derivative of the mech. "
Ray Mingkai shook his head, as he added in his heart:
"Is that the Dark Assault? Why did it appear so early? No, it's not the Dark Assault in my memory, it looks more like the prototype of the Dark Assault. "
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