He Kui quickly grasped what Bargirrle was implying.
A nuclear bomb could take out the vanguard troops in one fell swoop. Even the most advanced Mobile Suits, equipped with light shields, couldn't withstand a nuclear explosion head-on.
If executed properly, it could wipe them out entirely.
At the very least, they could shift the blame onto ZAFT's forces, claiming they were the first to use nuclear weapons.
This would reignite the war-weary public opinion within the Atlantic Federation and provide a legitimate excuse to openly use nuclear weapons in the future.
It was a win-win situation.
As for why they didn't install the nuclear bomb in Clinton, it was likely a lesson learned from previous failures—concerns about leaks due to the crowded and chaotic nature of the base.
After the Cyclops incident, ZAFT now made sure to send specialized teams to confirm the safety of enemy bases before launching any attacks.
As he pondered this, He Kui's thoughts returned to the cargo container.
"Understood, I'll handle it."
His expression turned somewhat complicated. He hadn't expected that rescuing Bargirrle would actually yield results.
As for the situation on the frontlines, he wasn't entirely clear.
After all, he was just one person, and he had no informants in Andrew's camp.
"As promised."
With that, He Kui unlocked Bargirrle's handcuffs and turned to Murakumo Gai.
"Then, I'll leave her in your care. I'll transfer the payment to you shortly."
"No need. This time, you helped us save our leader."
Lide's words instantly resonated with the others, and Murakumo Gai himself nodded in agreement.
"No charge."
"Alright."
"Also… keep this matter confidential."
What Murakumo Gai referred to was clearly the reason he wore glasses—the string of numbers hidden in his eyes.
He was part of an earlier batch of Combat Coordinators, even before Sosis.
"I understand."
He Kui acknowledged this. He hadn't planned on spreading the word anyway.
"Thanks."
Murakumo Gai breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Bargirrle watched the group with a cold gaze, still filled with worry, but she made no further moves.
Looking back now, Aegis's actions before knocking her out had been highly suspicious—deliberately covering her eyes, and she was certain she hadn't seen any weapons on Aegis at the time.
Facing Bargirrle's questioning gaze, He Kui and the others remained silent as they arrived at a small military base just outside Clinton.
Though they couldn't enter, reaching this point meant they were now outside the Atlantic Federation's sphere of influence.
"How do you plan to leave?"
He Kui asked at the car door.
"We'll use the channels of that gentleman."
Murakumo Gai was, of course, referring to Mattias.
Getting a former Atlantic Federation officer out of here wouldn't be too difficult for him.
"Then I'll leave it to you."
He Kui nodded and turned to walk out the door.
"…Where are you going?"
Surprisingly, the question didn't come from Snake Tail but from Bargirrle, who had remained silent until now.
"To take care of some matters."
He Kui glanced at Bargirrle briefly before averting his gaze, as if responding to her earlier request.
"Don't let her escape."
"…"
Upon hearing this, Bargirrle's slightly relaxed state of mind tensed up once again, and her sharp gaze pierced towards He Kui.
Although it was unclear how Aegis planned to stop it, at least they would make an attempt.
If their plan were to be implemented, the population of an entire city would be wiped out.
This was no longer just madness; in Bargirrle's eyes, they had reached the point of sheer insanity.
Although there had been precedents with Cyclops, at least those incidents targeted people from other countries.
But this time, they were directly killing their own civilians.
No matter what, even if they were to lose the war, she would never consider winning in such a manner.
Thinking this, Bargirrle clenched her fists tightly.
For now, since she couldn't return, perhaps she should go to Orb and check on them first.
Unconsciously, Bargirrle had also undergone some changes under He Kui's strong influence.
As for He Kui, he was unaware of Bargirrle's thoughts at the moment.
After all, Bargirrle had no idea that he was He Kui, so there was no display of favorability or anything of the sort.
But when to reveal this truth was still uncertain.
At least, it was impossible before he could fully trust her.
Arriving outside the base, He Kui quickly disappeared into the forest in a secluded corner.
His speed was fast; although he had lost Little Bird's detection capabilities, which weakened his reconnaissance abilities, sending a message was still manageable.
This matter, rather than going through Lacus, who would then contact Andrew, it was more convenient for him to approach Andrew directly.
Who knew when Andrew would finish his reorganization and start the pursuit.
In hindsight, the ease with which Clinton was captured might have been due to some deliberate negligence.
Like a nimble monkey in the grass, He Kui swiftly arrived outside the Clinton base.
Seeing the devastated outer walls and the ruins inside, He Kui did not enter but instead launched a small automatic communication device with a message from a distance into the sky.
"Commander Andrew, radar shows an Aegis signal above the command center."
As he spoke, several anti-aircraft guns around the base automatically aimed at the object with a small parachute.
With a single command, it could be completely destroyed.
"What is it?"
Andrew, though tired, asked without urgency.
"It's a message."
The radar operator said, and the content of the message was simultaneously enlarged and displayed in front of everyone.
[Nuclear bombs are buried in nearby cities and military bases]
A few simple words, yet they sent shivers down their spines.
"Commander, this..."
Looking at the display, the new deputy officer showed signs of panic.
"...Let our spies take action."
After a brief moment of thought, Andrew said.
His first priority was still to verify the information. Although Aegis's previous warnings had been accurate, they were not exactly allies.
Thinking this, Andrew sighed with a headache.
He had thought that after winning, he could rest for a while, but it seemed Aegis didn't want to give him any leisure.
Complaining, Andrew's curiosity about Aegis's identity couldn't help but grow stronger.
Not to mention anything else, their intelligence capabilities were top-notch.
"If only they had such abilities too."
On his side, Andrew didn't raise any alarms. He simply instructed his subordinates to begin repairing the base and then went to arrange espionage activities.
As for He Kui, the mission of the Aegis was now complete. He directed the Aegis to a remote, strategically insignificant forest, where it dug a hole and buried itself.
Barring any unexpected events, it was unlikely that the Aegis would be needed anytime soon.
After handling all this, He Kui's attention returned to Xiao Liu, who was located at the Dawn Organization in Orb.
"He Kui, do you know the answer to this question?"
Cagalli, looking like an inquisitive child, showed him a question about the background of suppliers for the M1 Astray, other than the Dawn Organization.
"Winslet Corporation is responsible for the processing of the power modules, with 70% of the production completed locally in Orb. The remaining 30% of the components, if maximum production capacity is desired, can only be outsourced to Actaeon's company."
He Kui glanced at it and replied.
"Got it~!"
Cagalli lowered her head and wrote down the answer.
During these busy days, Cagalli had been occupied with such tasks, which were essential for her role in logistics.
Being the leader of Orb wasn't as simple as it seemed.
With a sigh, He Kui quietly embraced Cagalli from behind as she focused on her studies.
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