Chapter 157: Academy Battle 1
Upon hearing the news that Darlian was already dead, Treize replied leisurely.
"He was an exceptionally fine man, but people like him often become the casualties before a new era dawns.
That said, Lady Une, aren't you going to come back to my side yet?"
Following Tolle's arrangement, Lady Une kept her composure and retreated with the excuse, "Yes, I still haven't finished my business."
"Darlian's daughter? It's rare to see you make a mistake."
"There are two other things. First, I'd like to apply for your permission to pilot an MS and strike at the JAP location.
Second, I obtained one MS inside the colony satellite. Judging by the specs alone, it may be much stronger than the five MSs that attacked us. I'll have it brought over."
"Hmm, fine. Have that thing brought here. Also bring five MSs with you."
"Is it necessary to use five?"
"No choice. There's a shadow that keeps circling our OZ."
"You mean Gundams? They specifically target base factories related to us and the new model MS attacks.
But we've obtained units stronger than theirs; soon they'll be nothing to fear."
Treize looked at the birdcage in his hand, opened it, and released the little bird inside.
"It's always good to be cautious, but if Gundams really show up, five MSs might not even be enough."
After ending the communication, Lady Une turned to Tolle.
"Master, is this all right? I'll arrange for the combat transport to send you and that Tallgeese II Kai to Lord Treize's residence."
"Mm, no problem. I'll disguise myself as an escort soldier. I wonder if a few other Gundams will intercept us on the way — I'm a little looking forward to it.
And with Relena, just put on a show; don't actually do anything to her. According to my intel online, she's Jax's sister. Even if Treize learns her identity, he'll definitely stop you.
Also, I found traces of a Wing Gundam at Relena's school. Once your MSs appear, it should show up.
At that point, change your main target to the Wing Gundam; don't bother with Relena."
"As you command, Master. If the intel is true, I will only deal with the Wing Gundam and won't harm Relena."
"Mm, but you must take care. If things get dangerous remember to use the items in the Compression Space wristband.
If that device is exposed, so be it, but remember: your life safety is the top priority."
Lady Une began arranging to load the Tallgeese II onto the combat transport, but what Tolle didn't expect was that the transport assigned to pursue the Wing Gundam was the same one.
Rarely does she plan to finish off the Wing Gundam and then fly together straight to Treize's residence? It seems subconsciously she still feels some concern for me — well, whatever, consider it a joint trip to see the Wing Gundam.
Tolle knew Treize would soon call Lady Une back if she failed in battle, but he couldn't reveal the sources of this intel.
After all, he increasingly felt he knew the future plot — a secret bigger than crossing parallel worlds. One lie needs millions of lies to cover it. It's exhausting; better to say nothing.
But if his women ever found out later, how would he explain it to them?
Especially Ange — would he say he deliberately eliminated the original male lead Tusk and then deliberately courted you following his script?
If things went too far and their brainwashing was undone, wouldn't he be chopped into mince and fed to sharks?
So it's best to keep the fact that he knows future plots to himself. He'd take this secret to his grave.
Meanwhile, Relena had safely returned to Earth, but her outings were for the time being surrounded by major media.
They incessantly tried to ask about the "kidnapping" she experienced on the colony satellite and about her father's cause of death.
Harassed, Relena kept silent; even if she spoke, no one in those media would believe her.
Back at school, Relena found the campus holding a festival party. Meanwhile, Heero was erasing his records from Relena's school and preparing to leave.
Relena learned from classmates that Heero was about to transfer, so she immediately ran to Heero's room, opened the door, and asked him.
"You're going off to fight again, right? Where's your next mission?"
Hearing this, Heero immediately pulled out a pistol and pointed it at Relena, but she remained unfazed and continued.
"I've already met Dr. J." Then Relena stepped up to the barrel of Heero's gun, saw his surprised expression, and happily continued.
"I didn't expect to see that surprised look from you. Ever since the first time I met you, I'm always the one making surprised faces.
Killing me here would cause a huge commotion — wouldn't that inconvenience you?
Besides, it's the rare campus festival; why not enjoy it a bit?
At the very least, stay until the dance is over."
Then Relena lifted her skirt and curtseyed like a princess. "Then please accompany me for one dance."
Before Heero could react, Relena pulled him toward the dance party venue.
As the music began, Relena and Heero danced gracefully together; the surrounding classmates watched Heero enviously, sighing that if Relena wore an evening gown it would be even more perfect.
Relena enjoyed dancing with Heero, eyes closed in happiness, speaking words only Heero could understand.
"Heero, I know too much. You'll still come to kill me, won't you?"
Heero answered expressionlessly, "Yes."
Relena opened her eyes and smiled.
"I used to hate being a stupid decorative vase and just dying like that. But now it's different; I can understand your desperate heart to fight."
Heero, slightly surprised, answered, "Mm."
"Because now I'm fighting with you."
Heero looked puzzled and responded, "Huh?"
After a few seconds' thought he asked, bewildered, "Fighting with me?"
But before Relena could answer him, they heard a commotion outside.
Heero immediately knew: the sound of OZ's combat transport approached and flew toward them.
He suspected his intel had been exposed and OZ had found his trail. Heero dashed toward the place where he'd hidden the Wing Gundam, but in fact those OZ forces had come to kill Relena to silence her.
Lady Une spoke to the OZ MS pilots and commander.
"Go ahead and attack as much as you need. It doesn't matter. Publicly report it as a terror attack by the Unified Earth Sphere Joint Forces."
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