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In the villa''s living room,
The beautiful Lacus was elegantly sipping red tea. Hearing Mikazuki's intention to go to Heliopolis, she quickly set her teacup down.
"Why go to Heliopolis?"
"Ah, I want to see something."
"What?"
"Hmm... Mobile Suits."
Mikazuki deliberated, then finally uttered the term "Mobile Suits." There was no helping it; he couldn't lie.
"Mobile Suits? Is there some Mobile Suit in Heliopolis that interests you? And where did you get this information?"
"Orga told me."
If Mikazuki's earphone were active at that moment, and Orga heard his conversation with Lacus, Orga would definitely start cursing.
Lacus looked at Mikazuki's indifferent face, a helpless smile playing on her lips. After just a few days of interaction, she had more or less figured out the boy's personality.
Illiterate, unable to read or write beyond his own name and simple letters; outwardly cold, a man of few words, and unconcerned with formalities.
He didn't consider his own experiences tragic and disliked pity; he absolutely trusted the man named Orga; and he held a profound affection for his family, meaning Tekkadan.
This was her understanding of the boy over these past few days, but she knew this wasn't the whole picture. Mikazuki still had aspects she hadn't yet uncovered.
"Alright, I can help you get to Heliopolis. Do you have any other requests?"
"Um, can you help me bring Barbatos along too?"
As expected, he asked it very bluntly. Whatever Orga and Mikazuki had discussed was entirely forgotten.
Lacus's brows furrowed slightly.
"This..."
Seeing this, Mikazuki thought he had put Lacus in a difficult position and said,
"If it's troublesome, then never mind. It's okay."
"No, I was thinking if we have anyone there. Wait a moment, I'll go ask Hilda."
With that, she stood up to find Hilda outside. Soon, Lacus returned with Hilda.
"What's wrong, Miss? I heard you say the young man wants to go to Heliopolis?"
"Mm-hmm."
"I see. So you got information about the Earth Alliance's G-series mobile suits?"
Mikazuki was initially startled. G-series?
"You know about Gundam?"
Lacus also recalled Hilda mentioning the G-series mobile suits the moment Mikazuki saved her.
Hilda smiled.
"As I thought. Orga told you, didn't he? He's really capable, to be able to hack into the Earth Alliance's database.
We in ZAFT spent a lot of effort to get that information."
"So..."
Mikazuki was now concerned if Barbatos could accompany him to Heliopolis.
Hilda raised her hand and patted Mikazuki's head.
"Yes, you can. We have people on Heliopolis. Transporting you and Barbatos there will be no problem at all."
Mikazuki finally cracked a smile.
"Thank you."
"However, young man, you must be careful. According to our intelligence, Commander Raww Le Klueze's Le Klueze Team from our ZAFT forces will be taking action in Heliopolis soon. Their target seems to be those five new Earth Alliance mobile suits."
Although Hilda warned Mikazuki, whether Mikazuki listened or not was another matter. As long as others didn't provoke him, he couldn't care less about the Le Klueze Team.
Of course, if Orga told him to meddle, he might get involved.
After the two finished their discussion, Lacus, who had been standing by, dropped her noble and elegant demeanor, cutely pouting.
She was about to be separated from Mikazuki, and having developed a similar affection for him, she was quite reluctant.
Mikazuki left. He needed to prepare some supplies to put on Barbatos.
Hilda saw her young lady looking a bit downcast and smiled.
"Miss, are you reluctant to see the young man go?"
"The place Mikazuki is going to is very dangerous, isn't it? But... I can't persuade him, can I?"
"Indeed. The young man's personality is very straightforward. He will certainly do what he decides. Perhaps that's also the guiding principle for their Tekkadan."
Though reluctant, Lacus was not a woman who lacked foresight. Mikazuki was destined not to be an ordinary person. Perhaps the future of the world would undergo astonishing changes due to the appearance of this young man.
So, she wouldn't force Mikazuki to return to PLANT with her. This was Lacus Clyne, a rare woman who was almost perfect in every aspect.
The days Mikazuki spent with her had also been very comfortable.
Just then, Hilda spoke,
"Miss, you've fallen for the young man, haven't you?"
Lacus lowered her head in silence at Hilda's words. Hilda sighed softly.
"Are you worried about your engagement with the Zala family?"
Lacus showed a hint of worry.
"I only feel a sibling-like affection for Athrun. If I were to tell my father, given his personality, he would definitely go to Uncle to break off the engagement. At that time, we would be targeted domestically, making it impossible to move freely, and it might even trigger a civil war."
"Yes, the domestic situation is too complicated right now. Those four Red Coats who received orders to kill you were probably sent by Chairman Zala, weren't they? He probably wanted to eliminate our Clyne faction for a long time."
"Regardless of whether Uncle sent them or not, we cannot bring the matter to light. Uncle has become so radical precisely because of Aunt's death on Valentine's Day a year ago.
The tragedy caused by the Bloody Valentine has already been too great.
Only a year has passed. If civil unrest were to break out now... we cannot add insult to injury for PLANT."
Lacus walked to the window, and happened to see Mikazuki, who had just exited the gate. A smile that would make anyone who saw it feel happy bloomed on her face as she softly said,
"It's alright. We will definitely meet again. That day won't be too far away..."