At this moment, deep within Canada, on a highway near the Alexander Islands, a high-speed truck was moving swiftly. Inside the unremarkable-looking truck was a compartment filled with high-tech units. There was a rest area with single beds, a communication zone, a drone control center, and a radar module. It was essentially a disguised command center.
"No issues, aside from some weakness," said Loretta, Fuka's mother, after thoroughly examining the weakened Murakumo Gai. She let out a sigh of relief.
"What about her?" He Kui asked.
"Even less of a problem," Loretta replied, though her face showed a hint of confusion. However, she didn't press further. After all, it was thanks to the Aegis that they had managed to rescue everyone. Bringing one extra person wasn't a big deal.
"How's the situation on the frontlines?" He Kui asked. His enhanced dynamic vision allowed him to notice the subtle movement of the unconscious Bargirrle's ear. On the other side, Murakumo Gai, lying down, also noticed the movement and glanced at He Kui.
Their interaction went unnoticed by the others, and Loretta continued, "ZAFT has captured their Clinton Base."
"They've destroyed the Calamity and several MS units, but the remaining Forbidden, Raider, and Rebuild units have retreated with the Dominion."
Hearing this, He Kui breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed their operation had been successful. With most of Alaska now under their control, the next step was to suppress the forces supporting the Atlantic Federation in Eurasia. If everything went smoothly, once the Genesis was completed, the situation would be settled. Alaska and the Moon could serve as new military buffer zones against the Atlantic Federation. It seemed they were not far from a complete ceasefire.
As for Bargirrle, she had already clenched her fists, as if afraid others wouldn't notice she was awake. Perhaps the news was just too overwhelming. The fall of the Clinton Base was a significant event, but was it worth such excitement?
"Ahem, where are you planning to go? And what about that woman?" Murakumo Gai asked weakly after coughing.
"My objective is complete, and I'll be leaving soon. As for the woman..." He Kui hadn't really thought it through. Although he had promised to take Bargirrle to Orb, she hadn't agreed to it. He had considered sending her to ZAFT, but it was impossible to take her directly—it would draw too much attention, and Bargirrle would likely resist, making the process difficult. Even if he entrusted Snake Tail to deliver her, he didn't have the authority to do so. After a moment of silence, He Kui continued, "Can you still contact ZAFT's frontline?"
"Yes."
"Hand her over to them as a prisoner. They'll know what to do."
Andrew was the frontline commander and also aligned with Lacus. They couldn't possibly be unaware of Bargirrle, the frontline ship captain. Later, he could hint to Lacus to arrange something. With Kira and Murrue mediating, Orb would likely be willing to accept Bargirrle as part of a future trade deal. It would also fulfill his earlier promise.
Since Xiao Liu was over there, there would be plenty of opportunities to go over.
He really is a good person.
As for the identity of the robot, he had covered Bargirrle's eyes when he launched it.
However, although He Kui thought this way, the woman lying on the bed at this moment did not share the same sentiment.
Upon hearing He Kui's words, Bargirrle couldn't help but feel anger. It was unclear whether she was angry at Aegis for sweet-talking her into coming out and then knocking her out when it failed, or at Aegis for saying such nice things only to turn around and sell her out.
No, I must endure!
Only when they all let their guard down would there be a chance to escape! Just as Bargirrle forced herself to endure, she heard He Kui continue.
"Of course, if she wakes up and is willing to cooperate, please send her to Orb."
The previous approach was a win-win, but it wasn't a win for him, just a mediocre method.
If possible, sending her directly to Orb, where Cagalli could take her in, would be the best option.
And it would also earn a favor from the main crew of the Archangel.
But since Bargirrle had already refused him before, saying it again wouldn't have much effect.
Might as well take advantage of her pretending to sleep and lay out the pros and cons for her to consider.
No mistakes, no misses, no leaks, no content in 6-9 books, just look!
"Why do you know she's the deputy captain of the Archangel?"
During the wait, Sulei couldn't help but ask.
At this moment, all three little birds were lost, and they were bored to death in the radar room.
"I have my sources."
"Oh."
He Kui was definitely not telling the truth. No matter how good his sources were, could they really know that the woman named Bargirrle was attached to the Archangel? That was impossible, right?
Could it be that He Kui knew this girl before? Seeing Sulei's increasingly off-track expression, He Kui poked her forehead in annoyance.
"Alright, it's over. You guys go back and rest, and don't forget to do your homework."
"That's the director's job!"
Sulei, dissatisfied with He Kui treating the director's job like student homework, put her hands on her hips.
"We'll go prepare dinner."
Shihe said gently, showing no trace of the ferocity she had just displayed while piloting the MS.
After the battle on the front lines had just ended, they seemed to seamlessly switch back to the mundane tasks of daily life.
Only the fatigue on their faces from the intense mental strain proved the fierce battle they had just experienced.
At this moment, Sulei wanted to say something more, but thinking of Shihe's ferocity while piloting Calamity, she nodded.
Soon, only Shihe and He Kui were left in the room.
"Did Creuset catch any leads?"
After everyone left, Shihe asked in a low voice, her eyes full of concern.
"Probably not. Those two small nuclear explosions cleared a lot of traces."
"Yes, but it's a pity. The nuclear radiation probably didn't affect them much."
Shihe lamented.
The radiation over there wouldn't have much impact on those soldiers. The Coordinator technology was developed because during the Third World War, also known as the Reconstruction War, everyone was recklessly launching nuclear bombs and poison gas, polluting many parts of the world, leading to people being unable to have children or healthy children.
Simply allowing children to adapt to radiation and viruses for normal growth does not fall within the scope of Coordinators. Therefore, while the picturesque landscapes of South America may not be very resistant to nuclear bomb radiation, the Atlantic Federation is quite different.
Most of the soldiers there probably have developed a certain level of immunity to radiation.
Shihe's idea was actually quite simple. They had been trying to bomb their Colony Satellite with nuclear bombs every day, and now she was just returning the favor without any psychological burden.
As the two were speaking, Bargirrle, who had been lying on the window, seemed to finally lose patience and slowly opened her sharp phoenix-like eyes.
(End of Chapter)