Chapter 402: The Passage of Time
After finding the MS design and manufacturing proposal in cooperation with the [Human Reform League], Tolle pretended to look surprised and said, "Sister Kinue, are we involved in the military industry too? Why are we even designing mobile suits for the [Human Reform League]?"
Looking at Tolle's face, Kinue replied with a trace of sadness, "Yes. This was an order Father accepted while he was still alive. But I have a feeling the remaining work won't be easy to complete.
We've looked for some professional designers, but they all said it couldn't be done. It seems we'll probably have to pay the penalty for breach of contract."
"Then how about I take on this job and give it a try? I'm idle anyway. I might as well start with this.
Besides, leaving the [Human Reform League]'s order unfinished will definitely affect the Xiao Group's reputation."
After thinking for a moment, Kinue said helplessly, "Alright. Since you want to do it, give it a try. But if it doesn't work out, it's fine to give up. The [Human Reform League] understands our situation and won't pressure us too hard."
"Understood, Sister Kinue. Don't worry. I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
For a period of time afterward, Tolle put on a show of working tirelessly without rest.
With Nami's assistance, he produced the design blueprints for the downgraded VF-1 and, following the naming conventions of the [Human Reform League], named it the "Eagle Type" Transformable MS.
Soon, it was the New Year of February AD 2307. Tolle temporarily set aside his work and celebrated the holiday with Kinue, Louise, and Saji.
…
The next morning, Tolle stared helplessly at the ceiling of the bedroom, with Louise and Saji on either side clinging tightly to him.
Thinking back to the previous night, the four of them had taken advantage of the alcohol and ended up crossing the line.
But Kinue wasn't beside him. Had she left halfway through?
Just as Tolle was reflecting, Kinue walked back into the room in her pajamas and looked at him helplessly. "You really got lucky. I didn't expect my little sister and Louise to be claimed by you too."
Tolle looked awkwardly at Saji beside him, then at Louise, and could only say seriously, "Whether they were willing or not, I'll take responsibility for Saji and Louise. I won't abandon them."
At that moment, Louise, who had been pretending to sleep, excitedly hooked her arm around Tolle's and said with a giggle, "Hehe, I don't mind sharing Big Brother Dax with Saji and Sister Kinue."
"Louise, I won't let you down."
"Big Brother Dax, I love you." Louise enthusiastically gave him a kiss.
Tolle was speechless at this passionate foreign girl.
So open-minded—even without any brainwashing, she was willing to accept this. But I like it.
Saji, who had been groggy, was also awakened by the noise. She nervously looked at herself first, then at Tolle and Louise, appearing as though she was about to cry.
Louise immediately climbed over Tolle and hugged Saji, comforting her. "Saji, don't be upset. You've always liked Big Brother Dax anyway. And we're best friends. Let's share Big Brother Dax together."
Kinue also stepped forward and embraced Saji. "It's okay, my sister. Our adoptive father Weist had many women too, didn't he? Don't think too much about it.
Ah, and I'm the same, so this way we can always stay together and never be separated."
Only then did Saji realize that her sister Kinue was there too. She looked at Kinue, then at the smiling Louise.
Recalling how their adoptive father had lived with several mothers in the past, she finally looked at Tolle with a flushed face and lowered her head. "Big Brother Dax, please take care of me for the rest of my life."
"Sister Saji, please take care of me for the rest of my life," Tolle instinctively replied.
"Yay, that's great!" Louise jumped up excitedly, giving Tolle quite a view.
After that, the four of them got along harmoniously…
After the New Year, some more time passed, and in April AD 2307, it was finally manufactured at the Xiao Group's production factory.
After contacting the official representatives of the [Human Reform League], a test flight and live military exercise were conducted at a military base.
Tolle personally piloted the Eagle Type during the exercise. In front of them, he demonstrated its three-stage transformation and, despite being outnumbered, managed to cover all the opposing Tieren units participating in the exercise with paint rounds without sustaining a single scratch.
The senior official in charge of the project was extremely satisfied with the Eagle Type's performance and immediately ordered his subordinates to pay the full project amount.
He also placed an additional production order for the "Eagle Type" with the Xiao Group, allowing Tolle to earn another substantial profit.
After returning to the Xiao Group, in the office, Kinue excitedly hugged Tolle. "Dax, you've really grown up. Not only did you complete the MS design Father left behind, but you also secured a new production order. This is wonderful."
"Of course. I'm a genius too," Tolle said proudly with a grin. Then, seeing Kinue's tearful eyes, he continued, "Sister Kinue, does that mean I can take a break now and travel around a bit?"
Seeing Tolle reverting to his unserious self, Kinue laughed through her tears. "You're being reckless again. Just don't go anywhere dangerous, and don't disappear without saying a word for too long.
Otherwise, Saji, Louise, and I might change our hearts and leave you."
"I won't travel so soon. I still have some work to finish." Tolle lifted Kinue's chin and gently kissed her, then said in an overbearing CEO tone, "You wouldn't dare. And I won't let you leave me."
…
Time flew, and soon it was May AD 2307. At that time, Wang Liu Mei arrived at Tolle's home with her older brother and bodyguard, Hong Long.
With an arrogant expression, Wang Liu Mei said, "Dax, can't you take the initiative to contact your fiancée? I had to come to your house myself just to see you?"
Tolle looked at Wang Liu Mei awkwardly. This meeting was completely different from what he had expected. Wasn't she supposed to recruit him into Celestial Being? Why did it feel like she had come to scold him instead?
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Tieren: Ground Type, Space Type, etc.
C-Class Unit
Terrain Adaptability:
Ground Type: Sea C, Land B, Air -, Space -
Space Type: Sea -, Land -, Air -, Space B
Fixed Weapons: Machine Gun ×1; Smoothbore Cannon ×1
Optional Weapons: Carbon Steel Blade; Shield; Long-Range Smoothbore Cannon; Gel Launcher; Carbon Net Launcher; Carbon Wire Launcher;
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