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In the bridge, Murrue was discussing matters with the other two senior officers. The water problem was temporarily no longer a concern, as the ice obtained from the asteroid belt, once melted, had completely filled the reservoir. Food could last for another half a month, which was enough to support their return to lunar headquarters.
They were now considering what to do with Lacus. Although she was a civilian, she was still the daughter of the PLANT Council Chairman. Murrue sighed and said, "If her identity were just that of a civilian, it would be fine, but she's precisely the daughter of the PLANT Council Chairman. Although headquarters won't go too far, they will definitely use her. If possible, I don't want her to be treated that way."
At this moment, Natarle, who had come up from CIC, said, "In that case, what about these children who are assisting in operating the ship on the bridge?" Natarle grabbed the railing to steady herself. "Except for Mikazuki Augus, whose origins are unknown, Kira Yamato and the student soldiers here are all children of civilians, aren't they? They were forced to participate in the battle. But you don't want that girl to be caught up in the war?"
Everyone on the bridge lowered their eyes when they heard Natarle's words. Natarle continued, "She is Clyne's daughter, which means from this point alone, she is not an ordinary civilian..."
Swish.
As Natarle spoke, the bridge's alloy door opened, and Mikazuki floated in, interrupting Natarle. "You think you know who dragged Kira and the others into battle, don't you?" Natarle frowned, looking at Mikazuki with dissatisfaction. "What do you mean?"
"Civilians, civilians. I hear you talk like that every day. Isn't it annoying?"
"If it weren't for you useless adults, how would the children you call civilians have gotten involved in the war?"
"Um... you..."
Natarle was furious, but Mikazuki ignored her anger and continued, "Ultimately, you adults are simply too useless, aren't you? You can't end the war, so you scheme against the children."
"You keep talking about ending the war, so why don't you just do it yourselves? And yet you rely on us children to help you, and you act as if it's natural, then say such things. You... where do you get the nerve?"
"..." Natarle's anger gradually faded, slowly turning into bewilderment. Yes, if it weren't for them, these adults, being useless, how would a group of children have gotten involved in the fighting? Mikazuki shrugged. "I remembered something the person who gave me chocolate and Orga said. People who have great power always think they are just, but in reality, they don't see that they are the ugliest and dirtiest, because they use absolute power and disguise to hide their sins."
"This applies perfectly to you Earth Alliance forces, especially you. Don't overestimate yourselves." After throwing a sentence at Natarle, Mikazuki floated up, turned around, and said loudly to everyone on the bridge, "I'm here to tell you something. I will protect Lacus. If anyone dares to do anything to her, no matter who it is... I will destroy them without mercy, completely."
The cold words made the air on the entire bridge drop several degrees. Everyone shivered. Having seen Mikazuki's brutal side, no one doubted the truth of Mikazuki's words. This young man meant what he said. If they dared to do anything bad to Lacus, Mikazuki would absolutely kill them without hesitation.
Murrue was also startled by Mikazuki. The Mikazuki who was usually informal in front of her, at this moment, was truly enraged because of their conversation. Along with her horror, there was an indescribable emotion, like a hint of sourness...
"Mikazuki..."
Mikazuki's fierce words had just finished. He then spoke to Murrue in a calm tone. "That's all for now. Call me if you need anything." With that, Mikazuki left the bridge. He wasn't inseparable from this ship; it was just for convenience. If the Earth Alliance dared to do anything to Lacus, he wouldn't mind taking Lacus and fighting his way out.
To his surprise, as he left the bridge, he saw Lacus floating over from the corridor, her face filled with worry. "Did you quarrel with them? I'm sorry, it's all because of me."
Mikazuki reached out and caught Lacus. "No, I just made that self-righteous woman realize what she truly is. It has nothing to do with you. Don't worry."
"Here," Mikazuki said, taking a few dates from his pocket. Lacus's mood brightened considerably after hearing Mikazuki's words. "Thank you, Mikazuki." She carefully took the dates with both hands. These were the best dates she had bought for Mikazuki, two boxes worth.
Fortunately, they fit in the Barbatos cockpit, and since the boxes were fresh-keeping, there was no fear of them spoiling. She also bought many seeds, intending to plant them in her garden at home. Who they were for, there was no need to say. Mikazuki himself took one and chewed it. The two returned to Mikazuki's room together.
Lacus was staying next door to him, which was also an arrangement made by Murrue. On this battleship, Mikazuki's feelings for Murrue were the same as for Lacus. He knew clearly who was good and who was bad. Natarle was the same. He understood that this woman's heart wasn't bad; she was just a bit rigid in her thinking and too calculating about many things.
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