The headquarters of the Earth Alliance Army, Alaska base.
Since the Archangel successfully returned to this base with the assault on Gao Da, it had been in a state of repair.
Although the grounding order had been lifted, they still did not receive any orders to attack. They could only wait quietly in the port. Archangel, which was undergoing maintenance and repair, seemed particularly out of place compared to the particularly busy surface warship next to it that was busy with the guard rotation mission.
However, for the maintenance crew, this feeling of being out of place was nothing.
Because the maintenance work of a warship, especially a new warship, was enough for everyone in the maintenance crew to devote themselves to work. They had no energy to care about other things.
However, on the Archangel, there were still some "idlers" who had no choice.
"Ahhhhh! When will these days come to an end?! "
Kira's good friend, Kaz Baskaq, who was now the communication number of the Archangel, complained in boredom.
Miriaria, who was standing next to him, didn't know how to comfort him for a while.
After all, even she herself didn't know how long the current situation would be maintained.
The grounding order was finally lifted, but they were told that the Archangel needed to complete a series of maintenance before they could proceed to the next step. Moreover, during the maintenance process, all crew members were prohibited from leaving the Alaska base. At the same time, the crew members were also prohibited from contacting their families.
In other words, the grounding order was just a disguised transfer from the Archangel to the Alaska base.
In the entire Archangel, only Flay and her fiancé, Sai Ageyale, were able to smoothly disembark from the ship with the help of Flay's father. They left Alaska's headquarters with the greetings of the young boys and girls.
As members of the command level of the Archangel, the veterans represented by Matthew Lamias and Natale Bakilulu were often summoned to the command center to participate in various meetings in the name of understanding the situation of the battles that happened on the Archangel.
Regarding this point, Major Mu, who Kaz was most familiar with, had privately complained more than once that the higher-ups of the Alaska base ate the wrong medicine.
He had clearly submitted more than three reports, but he still had to hold an inquiry meeting again and again.
The constantly tormenting schedule made the three leaders of Archangel, Marlow, Bucky, Lulu, and Mu, tired out. They had no time to pay attention to the feelings of Kaz, Mirialia, and the other soldiers who were born halfway through their journey.
"Flay and Sai will be fine. I can leave early. "
Mirialya sighed, and a hint of envy appeared in her eyes.
"Sigh. There was nothing he could do about it. Who asked Flay's father to be the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs? This was something that could be done. However, our home was in Aubu. Aubrey doesn't care about what happens here. "
Kaz sighed, and then said worriedly, "That's right.
"Speaking of which, I wonder how Kira is doing."
"Dole went out earlier. He said he was going to ask about Kira. He should be back soon."
At the mention of Kira, Miriaria suddenly recalled something that happened the night the Archangel returned to Asra's headquarters.
Ray Mingkai and Lacus, who were supposed to be on Archangel, suddenly disappeared.
Major Mu, who had a conflict with the guards here, had never mentioned anything about Ray Mingkai and Lacus since then.
This mystery not only made the officers on Marlow and Bucky's side remain silent, but even the boys and girls on Mirialya's side didn't have the courage to understand.
Because it was too strange.
Compared to Alaska's HQ's nonchalant response when he asked about Kira's situation, the harsh reprimand when he asked about Lei Mingkai and Lacus' whereabouts, and even the extreme reaction of raising their guns to threaten him, the former's reaction was simply a synonym for friendliness.
"Oh! Mirialya, Kaz, so you're here! "
As expected, Mirialya's boyfriend, Dole Kneesi, returned from outside.
Looking at his happy expression, it seemed like he had received some good news?
"Mirialya, Kaz, there's news about Kira."
"What? Really? "
Mirialya and Kaz cried out in surprise.
"Mhmm. If the officer didn't lie, Kira should have gone home by now. "
Dole nodded, and before the two could ask about the situation, he continued.
"Also, he said that the preparation work of Archangel is almost complete. As long as we pass the final evaluation, then a new crew will come to take over, and then we can go home! "
The surprises came one after another, and the boys and girls couldn't help but feel the joy of seeing hope again.
However, this news was only a surprise for the boys and girls, but for the leadership of Archangel, it was not very good news.
"Captain. Haven't you contacted Admiral Halbarton yet? "
After Bucky completed her routine duty, she stood in the bridge and looked at Marlow, who came to take over.
Marlow couldn't help but sigh when she heard this question.
Since Halbarton and his Eighth Fleet returned to the moon base, they had been cut off from the outside world.
No matter how Marlow tried to use the communication equipment of the Alaska headquarters to contact the moon base, the result was almost the same.
Then, Brigadier General Halbarton and his Eighth Fleet were in the middle of a mission, and at the critical moment of cutting off any communication with the outside world, no one was allowed to inquire about Halbarton and the Eighth Fleet.
For this reason, Marlow also received criticism from the higher-ups of the Alaska headquarters twice.
Bucky Lulu looked at Marlow's haggard face and couldn't help but move the corners of her mouth.
"Captain. Actually, I heard very bad news. "
"News?"
Marlow was taken aback, then she looked around and found that she and Bucky Lulu were the only ones left on the bridge.
"Captain. Don't worry! This wasn't a big deal. It's just about my transfer order. "
"Transfer order?"
Marlow's gaze changed, and she subconsciously pondered for a moment.
"Lieutenant Natale, you're going to be transferred? From Archangel? "
Bucky Lulu nodded slowly.
"It's the moon base. It just so happens that I can go there to inquire about Brigadier General Halbarton. In any case, it's better to go to the moon base in person than to use the communication equipment of this base to contact. Isn't it? "
Bucky Lulu's words made Marlow smile softly.
"That's true. At least you won't be watched by a superior on the phone! "
For some reason, looking at Marlow's self-deprecating smile, Bucky Lulu suddenly showed a smile.
"That's true. Thank you for your hard work! Captain. "
Perhaps it was because Bucky Lulu, who had always had an iceberg face, suddenly showed a smile, Marlow was stunned for a moment.
"That's true! Then, I'll leave the matter of Admiral Halbarton to you! Natale! "
Standing at attention and saluting, the conversation between the two ended in a way between soldiers.
However, at the moment it ended, Marlow suddenly showed a look of appreciation.
"To be honest, Lieutenant Natale, your smile is also not bad."
"You … Captain! Now is not the time to talk about this! I'll go back and sort out the handover! "
Marlow's soft words made Bucky Lulu, who was regarded as an iceberg by many crew members, flee.
Perhaps, this was an unexpected gain before parting!
However, with Bucky Lulu's departure, the fate of the Archangel would probably become uncertain, right?
On the blue planet.
In the boundless space, a huge fleet was slowly moving along a predetermined orbit.
And below this fleet, under the blue sky, there was a huge underwater fleet that was feinting from Panama, but in fact, it was going north to Alaska.
And this terrible army assembled by the space orbital airborne force and the underwater fleet was to go north to attack Alaska, the joint headquarters of Earth.
This was the real purpose of SpitBreak's battle!
The Zaft Defense Committee, led by Patrick Sara, had already set the headquarters of the Earth Alliance – the Alaska base as their ultimate goal from the beginning. All other purposes were just a smokescreen.
Now, Zaft, who suffered a setback in the attack and defense of the Victoria Airport, finally completed the gathering of forces and launched an attack on the Alaska base, the Earth Alliance's vital point.
This was a battle of vengeance!
It was also a battle to let the Earth Alliance see the strength of Zaft!
In the face of such a force, the first thing that the Alaska base did was to evacuate many key personnel and many elite backbone personnel who were retained.
"What? You want me to report to the port immediately? "
Mu, who had just walked out of the cafeteria, was suddenly shocked by this hour.
There was no doubt that this was an emergency transfer order!
Without any hesitation, Mu ran back to his room, packed up his things, and rushed out of the Archangel. He didn't even bother to send out a message.
Looking at the back of Mu leaving, the haze in Marlow's heart became deeper.
"Could it be that the Alaska base …?"
The roar of machinery was endless.
Since four hours ago, Yuri Amafi, who had finalized the modification plan, pulled Law to start a temporary modification for the Flying Wing-Type Radiance Bearer.
Under the cooperation of the two, using the ready-made tools and materials in their hands, they successfully tossed out the conversion device that allowed Free Gao Da to temporarily function as the Flying Wing-Type Radiance Bearer.
Although it looked a bit ugly, in terms of function, it had indeed completed the original purpose.
"Do we really have to do this?"
Nicol patted his forehead helplessly.
Now through the temporary modification, the Flying Wing-Type Radiance Bearer could indeed obtain powerful energy from Free Gao Da, but it also forced the Dark Assault to almost lie on the back of Free Gao Da to achieve this purpose.
It has to be said that even Lux couldn't stand that bad posture.
"Ahem. Senator Amafi, Law, can you delay it a little longer? "
Ray Mingkai coughed a few times awkwardly, trying to find a solution from Yuri Amafi and Law.
Law also knew the embarrassment in front of him, but he didn't have many good solutions.
The problem still had to go back to the original starting point.
Although there were many parts and materials in NEWHOME, there were not many suitable for making energy conversion devices. Coupled with the fact that time was pressing, it was already Law and Yuri Amafi's limit to make it like this.
"No. There are not enough materials and tools. Alas. It's worthy of Zaft's latest MS. There are many technologies in it that I haven't seen before. Kai. This is all I can do at the moment. "
With that said, Law held his head in distress and sighed:
"There's not enough time! If you give me some more time, even if the parts and materials are not enough, I can think of other ways by myself! "
"Yes! There's not enough time! Your Excellency Ray Mingkai. Now it's the limit of what we can do. Next, it's up to you and Nicol to cooperate. "
Yuri Amafi sighed in the same way.
So, after the device was completed, Ray Mingkai and Nicol boarded the cockpit of Freedom Gao Da and Dark Assault respectively.
"Yo! Kai. Your new toy this time is not bad! Do you need my help? "
As soon as he walked into Freedom Gao Da's cockpit, what appeared in front of Ray Mingkai was the elusive White Cat.
"State Zero. You have a way? "
"Not really. I can just help you stabilize the state of the simple energy conversion device. "
White Cat State Zero waved its paw, and its eyes showed a trace of pride.
"Really? Then I'll leave it to you! With you, I can start the Radiant Bearer at full power. "
If White Cat State Zero was willing to help, Ray Mingkai could naturally arrive before SpitBreak's battle was at its most intense, and even before the Cyclops system buried under the Alaska base exploded.
"Hmph! Piece of cake! "
White Cat State Zero's eyeballs rolled as if it was thinking of something, but Ray Mingkai didn't care much.
What White Cat State Zero was eyeing was probably the wing-type Radiant Bearer.
Half an hour later, the simulation test was completed smoothly.
The efficiency of the energy conversion device connecting Freedom Gao Da and Dark Assault was in line with the expectations of Yuri Amafi and Law. Therefore, it was time to set off.
In the locker room, Lacus held the helmet with both hands and looked at Ray Mingkai who was buttoning it one by one.
"Lacus. Next, Law and Cong Yunzhao will take you to the colonial satellite "Cemetery." Through there, you can go to the Pillar of Heaven that is being built by Aub. Lund Myna Sahak should be waiting for you there. "
Ray Mingkai, who changed into the pilot's uniform, explained the next arrangements while closing the cabinet.
"Yes. I know that. After meeting up with Lund Myna Sahak, father and the others will go to Scandinavia. I will wait for you at Aub. "
When Freedom Gao Da rushed out of NEWHOME, met up with Dark Assault, activated the wing-type Radiant Bearer, and turned into a stream of light to fly to Earth, Lacus's words were still echoing in Ray Mingkai's ears.
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