After the governments of the three major leading countries issued statements one after another, people thought that PLANT would be next to make a statement.
But in fact, it was the moderates within the Atlantic Federation who expressed their stance immediately.
Frey's aunt, a mouthpiece of the moderates, supported Li Boyong in a statement and criticized the current government of the president's radical wing and the denunciation of the Legislative Council.
This statement is powerful, and it allows people to see the huge differences in views on this matter within the Atlantic Federation.
For a moment, it seemed as if the voices within the coalition against the Dharma Council had gained the upper hand.
Under such circumstances, Cagalli, in the Orb Expeditionary Fleet, as Orb Prime Minister, announced that she would join the crusade against the Law Society. From now on, the Orb Expeditionary Fleet will advance and retreat together with Colonel Li Boyong.
In response to Cagalli's statement, the Atlantic federal government expressed stern accountability to the Orb government. It also sent accountability to Cagalli's expedition fleet, asking Orb whether he wanted to tear up the previously signed treaty.
In this regard, Cagalli stated that the treaty was still valid, and that she had no intention of cooperating with the ZAFT Army, nor did she have any intention of fighting against the Alliance Army. She just wanted to abide by the righteousness of the crusade against the Law Council.
This clear-cut team declaration detonated the situation in Europe. Various resistance organizations in Europe, which were suppressed by the coalition forces, expressed their stance of advancing and retreating together with Colonel Li Boyong.
This gave the ZAFT Army, which was originally in contact with these organizations, a big blow. After all, if they had to choose an ally, they would be more willing to cooperate with Li Boyong, who is also a natural person, than with the adjusters.
Suddenly, the world's attention was focused on Suez, and people were waiting for Li Boyong's first action after issuing that kind of declaration.
Among these glances were Shihe on the Minerva.
She was eating when she saw the replay of Li Boyong's speech on the screen in the lobby.
"It turns out that he is really not dead...it turns out..."
In his excitement, Shihe started muttering to himself, ignoring the fellow pilots who were dining with him around him.
"Shihe!"
Observing the eyes of Lunamaria, Zhen, Lei and others, Aslan quickly took Shihe's shoulders and reminded him softly.
Although he knew about Li Boyong's experience with Shihe, this was ZAFT's military after all, and it might not be a good thing to be known to be related to the Union Army.
"What's wrong? Do you know this person?"
The sensitive Lei even asked directly in person.
"It's nothing, it's just that that guy has some connections with the former Cruze team."
Aslan explained.
This was Shiwa who was reminded by Aslan and realized his situation. He tried his best to restrain his emotional fluctuations and concealed it: "I have experienced several battles. I thought I had shot him down, but I didn't expect he was still alive. ."
"I see, I'm so impressed by you guys from the former Kruze team. It seems like he's a pretty capable enemy."
Lei nodded slightly, seemingly clearing up his doubts.
Just when the atmosphere was a little tense, two of Zhen's maintenance staff and friends ran over, dragging Zhen and trying to drag him away, "Zhen, what are you still doing here? Hurry up and leave with us."
"What happened in such a panic?" Zhen asked, biting his fork in confusion.
"You're stupid, of course it's Lux Klein's tour concert to support the army!"
"We are finally here in Diokia, why don't you hurry up and take a look together? This is a rare opportunity."
The two bad friends started shouting, attracting the attention of the hall.
Some people reacted belatedly and took out their communicators to check: "Really, the army's Propaganda Department only informed you now. What kind of surprise is this? What if I miss it?"
"If you're still complaining, go away now."
Suddenly, the crowd began to surge out of the hall, everyone was preparing to watch Lux Klein's concert. Seeing this, the pilots belonging to Minerva also followed the crowd.
A group of people arrived at the concert stage and happened to see the pink Zaku holding 'Lux' falling from the sky and landing steadily on the concert stage.
The stylish appearance, bold costumes, and explosive music style that is different from the past easily brought the atmosphere of the concert to a climax.
It’s not just because of the singer’s ability, but also because of people’s heartfelt love and respect for this national singer.
Even Zhen, who was not too cold at first, was gradually infected by the atmosphere of the concert and joined the crowd calling.
Aslan and Lei, who knew the true identity of 'Lux', were the first to pay attention to the machine that fell from the sky together with the pink Zaku.
It looks a bit like Zaku, but judging from the jetpack on its back, it should be a new type of aircraft that can fly and fight in the atmosphere.
Just as Aslan was carefully observing the new machine, a familiar voice sounded behind Aslan, "We meet again, Aslan."
Aslan turned around and said in surprise: "Nigel, why are you here?"
Nigel smiled slightly, stretched out his prosthetic limb and gave a thumbs up, "Of course I have sent you good things again."
Looking at the smiling faces of Nigel and Aslan, Shi Hesheng, who felt a stomach ache, suppressed his emotional fluctuations after learning the news about Li Boyong.
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After the concert, Nigel was directing the maintenance personnel to transport the new equipment into the Minerva. The captain of the Minerva and a group of pilots won the honor of having dinner with Speaker Durandal.
On the large balcony of the Diokia City Hall, Speaker Durandal hosted a banquet and invited all the main crew members of the Minerva to reward their outstanding performance in fighting the Minerva from the beginning of the No. 1 Armory to the present.
After the courtesy opening remarks, the Speaker invited everyone to take a seat. After encouraging everyone on the Minerva for their achievements, the topic unknowingly shifted to the recent incident that shocked the world, known as the 'Li Boyong Declaration'.
"Jill, what do you think of this matter?"
As the Speaker's old lover, Minerva Captain Curatis asked directly without any scruples.
"To be honest, PLANT's own country also has very different opinions on the current situation..." The old fox habitually used politician clichés, but after feeling the dissatisfaction of his old lover, he changed his tune and said, "Just Personally, if the evidence is true, I would really like to participate in the crusade against the Dharma Society, but I don’t know if Colonel Li Boyong is credible or willing."
After a pause, everyone on the Minerva showed some doubts. Speaker Durandal continued: "The following may be information that is difficult for the public and the military to obtain. The troops to which Colonel Li Boyong belongs , was originally a combat force directly under the Law Society and independent of the command system of the United Army. This force named Phantom Pain was originally an armed force directly under the Law Society. The commander of such a force suddenly said that he wanted to conquer the Law Society. Although There are many voices within United that cater to the situation, but naturally we adjusters have concerns."
After a pause, he continued: "Furthermore, according to the intelligence, he himself is an old acquaintance of yours. He commanded the troops that attacked Armory No. 1, and when Julius No. 7 fell, he happened to be there again. He was at the scene and was jointly promoted as a hero who saved the world afterwards. He then led his troops to defeat our troops several times in battle and caused great harm to our troops."
Having said this, Durandal did not continue, but the implication was somewhat obvious.
PLANT seems to have no intention of getting involved in this incident while the war is ongoing.
