Chapter 356 Orb’s Decision
After a short wait and a few days of sailing, Aslan, Nigel and Diego also landed on the earth, bringing with them the brand-new Justice Gundam, Covenant Gundam and Gundam Reborn.
"Aslan, what should we do next?" Nigel asked, Aslan is still the captain of the three-person team. Even if they are shaken in their hearts, the tasks that should be performed must still be carried out. Yes, at least we must first find the location of the Freedom Gundam, investigate those people and facilities that have come into contact with it, and then make a decision.
"...Let's go to the Marshall Islands first." Aslan decided that they didn't have any clues about the Freedom Gundam. Instead of wasting time looking for a needle in a haystack, they might as well do something before waiting for clues from the intelligence agency. What you want to do.
“Marshall Islands…”
Although Nigel did not participate, he heard about the final battle between Strike Gundam and Aegis Gundam from Aslan and Diego, and also learned that the pilot of Strike Gundam was Aslan's good friend. , although the other party is still alive, but... Aslan probably wants to remember him.
“Let’s go.” Diego had no objection to this. He was humiliated in the Marshall Islands, but after experiencing so many things, he did not feel humiliated, but complicated. I don't know how to face it. Maybe revisiting the old place can bring him a little guidance.
The three decided to set off directly without arranging a transport plane to escort them. After all, the three aircraft are all nuclear-powered aircraft. The Justice Gundam has its own auxiliary flight system [Destiny-00], and the Covenant Gundam and Rebirth Gundam are not in the atmosphere. It has the ability to fly internally, but it can also achieve permanent endurance by connecting the aircraft and the body with an energy transmission line.
The three aircraft set out from the Carpentaria base. In order to avoid a fight with Orb, they chose to make a large circle from Zealand.
Arrived in the Marshall Islands, Aslan saw the wreckage of the Aegis Gundam scattered everywhere, but did not see the wreckage of the Strike Gundam and Storm Gundam.
"It must have been recovered by Orb, right? After all, there is still a possibility of repairing it." Diego said, the reason why the Holy Shield stayed in place was because it exploded into pieces, and there was no point in recycling it.
The three of them circled the island and saw a hut, so they were about to get off the plane and pay a visit. Unexpectedly, the owner of this hut was actually an acquaintance of theirs, Tutor Marchio, following him There were several scared children around.
The three of them all knew Tutor Marchio and bent down to salute him at the same time.
After learning who the visitor was, Instructor Marchio led the three of them to the hut where he lived.
At this time, the TV in the house was playing news about Orb. The Atlantic Federation's third and fourth naval fleets went south, stopped outside the boundaries of Orb's territorial waters, and issued a request to Orb, It requires Orb to dismiss Asghar's representative, the parliament to be immediately dissolved, Yang Hui himself to be relieved of all his duties, and escorted to the Atlantic Federation, and he is also required to disband all armies.
This request, let alone Orb, is impossible for any force to accept. This is no longer to force Orb to submit, but to destroy Orb's country!
Anyone who is not a fool can see that the Atlantic Federation did not give Orb any chance from the beginning, and it was clear that they wanted to beat you!
"It seems that a battle is inevitable between Orb and the Earth Army." After hearing the news, Instructor Marchio sighed helplessly, "People can easily become enemies. "
"Why did Orb and the Earth Army..."
The three of them could actually see the reason. They also knew the information that Panama had been captured. The Earth Army had lost all its quality. Accelerator, and the mass accelerator owned by Orb is the best target.
However, not long ago, Orb became an enemy of ZAFT and took away the territory of Papua New Guinea from ZAFT. They all thought that even if Orb wanted to join the war, he would join the Earth Army to deal with them. , but now...
"Haha, is this neutrality?" Diego smiled bitterly. Before, he really looked down on Orb's behavior of playing both sides and pretending to be aloof, but now looking at... I have deep respect for the character of a strong army that is uncompromising despite the pressure of the situation.
At this moment, a little boy came to them and yelled at them: "Bad guy ZAFT! When I grow up, I will kill you all!"
After yelling, he returned. He kicked Diego and ran away angrily.
“Don’t make trouble!” Mentor Marchio scolded, and then apologized to the three Aslans, “I’m really sorry, he lost his parents in the battle when you captured Carpentaria. .”
"..." The three of them were silent, and this sentence was another punch to their shaken hearts.
“The fire of war is easy to expand, but extremely difficult to extinguish.”
“…Thank you for your guidance.” The three bowed to Teacher Marchio to express their gratitude. , feeling the fear and hatred in the children's eyes, they didn't want to stay here anymore, and...
"What should I do?" Diego asked Aslan.
"War...has always been so cruel." The gentle Nigel couldn't bear it. He was still such a young child and lost his parents because of the war. He understood the cruelty of war and understood that he was surrounded by the enemy and us. For both sides, it was natural to kill the enemy, but...the shouts and the hateful eyes still hurt his heart.
"Go to Orb." Aslan decided.
"Are you planning to join the war?" Diego asked Aslan.
"I don't know, but... I think we should go take a look, maybe... we will find the answer."
"..." Nigel and Diego were silent , finally nodded. Until now, they have not been able to make a final choice, but they all want to go to see Orb, see Orb’s persistence, see Orb’s belief, and see what they love and hate about Orb. How far can a hybrid country go and what kind of character it will show?
Maybe... they can really find the answer they want. ……
The Atlantic Federation’s fleet was approaching, and it was impossible for Orb to be unaware of it. After receiving the ultimatum from the Atlantic Federation, even Uzmi and Yang Hongyu, who had always been well-educated, couldn’t help but yell. Angry.
“Ultimatum!?”
“Your country turned a deaf ear to the current world situation, abandoned its responsibilities and obligations as an earth country, and insisted on choosing to be alone, even ignoring our repeated requests. Still refusing to cooperate, the current United Earth Army will make the following demands to the United Arab Emirates on behalf of other member states:
1. The current government of the United Arab Emirates resigns immediately
2. Disarm the country and disband its army.
3. Remove Yang Hui from all positions and escort him to the Atlantic Federation Third Fleet.
If the above requirements are not met within 48 hours, the United Earth will regard Orb as a country that supports ZAFT and confront them with force. "
After reading the official statement from the Atlantic Federation, Representative Homla threw it on the table with helplessness in his anger.
"What is this request! ? This is to let Orb destroy the country! Once Panama fell, they didn't even do superficial work! ? Those bastards from the Atlantic Federation! ”
"The Atlantic Federation's fleet has headed south to the Pacific."
"What they want is the mass accelerator, [Shuguang Society] and... Yang Hui."
"It's impossible to agree!" Yang Hongyu saw Some of the people present had loose eyes. They slapped the table and stood up and yelled. No matter whether he was a senior member of Orb or a father, he could not agree to it.
“But... even if we make serious protests against these unreasonable demands, no country dares to defy the Atlantic Federation now. The Eurasian Federation has always been the lackluster of the Atlantic Federation, and the East Asian Federation is also exhausted, such as the Equator Federation, The Kingdom of Scandinavia and other countries that have insisted on implementing neutrality have also joined the Earth Alliance. It seems that we have to make a choice."
"ZAFT has learned about the situation and has learned from Carpentali. Al Qaeda sent a proposal for talks, saying in a statement that it can help us as long as we withdraw our troops from Papua New Guinea and return the Torres Strait and the Gulf of Papua.”
"Does the Atlantic Federation have to split the world into two!?" Uzmi cursed, and also questioned everyone present, "We are either friends or enemies, and we Orb must abandon our own ideas and laws. Are you going to let them control you and fight against the forcibly assigned enemies? "
"If you join the Alliance, you will be the enemy of PLANT; The dispute will be over, but Orb will be gone, and it will happen again in the blink of an eye!" Yang Hongyu continued, "We have made the choice a long time ago, haven't we?"
A question, Those with firm eyes remained firm, while those with wavering eyes lowered their heads in shame.
Yes, they have made their choice a long time ago, right? For Orb's rebirth, and for the fire they inherited, they had already decided their ending.
“Representative Yang Hongyu, how is the asylum transfer of citizens going?” Uzmi asked.
"The last batch of citizens who are willing to retain Orb nationality have been sent away."
"...What about those who are unwilling?"
"The evacuation notice was issued three days ago, and they all Left, now only 3% of the country’s citizens are unwilling to leave...”
Speaking of this, Yang Hongyu is proud, Uzmi is also proud, everyone present is proud, these 3% are not The citizens who are willing to leave are those who are determined to live and die with Orb. Although it is only 3%, this is the greatest recognition for them and the best comfort and affirmation for Orb. This shows that Orb’s philosophy has no wrong!
"Let them leave." Uzmi finally decided that although he was happy that there were citizens who were willing to live and die with the country, they were all precious fires. For Orb's nirvana, they should go Leave the homeland to seek refuge, and wait for the right opportunity to return to Orb.
"I've sent people to persuade me many times, but they just refuse to leave, alas." Yang Hongyu said with a headache.
“Have you informed Yang Hui?”
“Already informed.”
“What did he say?”
“He said... tie it up. Ship away.”
"Uh..." Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then laughed bitterly. I have to say that this approach was very Yang Hui.
(End of this chapter)