"Leave aside the matter of the Rodnia Research Institute, regarding Stella, the superiors seem to have deemed it a battle damage."
The officer sent by the base headquarters is conveying the order from his superiors to Preia: "At the same time, in order to supplement the combat strength, Canard, Shi Wen and Mudi from the original Joaquin team will also be incorporated into your team. "
"Stella's matter was due to my negligence..."
Preya expressed her regret and apologized for her mistake.
That is indeed an oversight.
At that time, he was only thinking about the inside story of the institute, and ended up ignoring Stella's abnormality.
Faced with Preia's self-apology, the ordering officer comforted him: "Don't say that. You played them so well. I believe Mr. Jibril won't blame you."
"Haha, let me lend you some good words."
Preya laughed upon hearing this.
Jibril - just a tool man with a little brain.
But this time, the available combat power on his side has been severely reduced.
Al died in the battle, Stella disappeared, and only one of the Phantom Pain trio, Sting, was still alive——
Although there are three more people joining, but compared to Bizhaft's side, our own combat power is a bit too weak.
"It seems that the task of carrying the flag must be left to Orb."
Preya murmured thinking of the fool named Yuna.
But I just don’t know what ZAFT will do. After all, when things have developed to this point, the space for control is getting bigger and bigger.
Durandal, Hills, Matisse——
The three of them don't know what they are planning, so they have to be careful not to get involved by them accidentally.
Although he has been involved in it——
In the quiet blue world, countless white pieces are falling.
I heard that this is called the snow of the sea, and it was originally formed from the corpses of plankton. Seeing them piled lightly on the ancient ruins of the Aegean Sea, it is no different from the scene when snow falls on the surface.
It seems that there are still people living in the ruins that have sunk to the bottom of the sea, but they are all closed in a silent eternal sleep.
Looking at the snowy scene in the deep sea, Lux subconsciously reached out and touched the transparent wall.
However, when her arm touched the wall, the ring on her ring finger pulled her back from looking out the window.
Stroking the ring on her ring finger, Lux couldn't help but think of Noel's embarrassed look in her mind, and a smile appeared on her face unconsciously.
"We'll see each other soon—"
There was indescribable determination in the soft whisper.
"Miss Lux, I have your message——"
"Thank you, I'll be right over."
As Lux spoke, she turned and walked towards the bridge.
She couldn't be sure what the purpose of Hills and Durandal was.
But one thing is certain, no matter what they want to do, they are not welcome.
So, whether it's for pure self-preservation.
In order to have the power to 'correct the track', you must take action.
————
Inside the Minerva.
Stella murmured quietly in her sleep.
Zhen Asuka stood beside her pillow, holding the small glass bottle in his hand.
He brought the small bottle to his eyes, and the pink shells like petals shook in the bottle, making a crisp sound. The color was just like the girl's cheeks.
"You actually...don't remember anything..."
Shin Asuka whispered with disbelief.
There was once a pair of pure and clear eyes looking at herself; when she held the shell in her hands, her smile was so gentle, but when she watched herself leave, her face was so lonely...
Does such a charming girl no longer exist now?
"But...to pilot the 'Gaia Gundam'..."
He had been engaged in a firefight with that fighter plane without knowing it, and he had always harbored in his heart only hatred for the enemy.
During that time, she was always the one sitting in the enemy plane.
"Even in that kind of place... you have stayed..."
He thought again of the horror there.
Children killed by adults, toddlers soaked in glass bottles—she might have been one of them.
Shin Asuka tremblingly reached out his hand and stroked the girl's hair.
Yesterday, what he really saw and heard shocked him, but the misfortunes that happened to Stella shocked him even more now.
She did make countless sacrifices for her real compatriots, but can that be said to be her fault?
She knew nothing but killing, because others only instilled this knowledge and she had no choice.
Who can bear to blame a girl who is afraid of death and has nowhere to escape?
Zhen Feiniao sat on the ground, thinking about what happened to Stella, as if he felt pain in his skin. At this time, he heard a small voice.
"……ah……?"
Zhen Asuka immediately became alert and looked at the hospital bed.
Stella didn't know when she woke up, but her purple eyes were looking at the small bottle in Zhen's hand, with a smile as bright as the morning sun on her face.
Zhen Feiniao raised the bottle so that she could see the contents inside, and said softly to her: "Stella... do you like this? Stella gave it to me..."
I'm afraid this memory no longer exists in her mind.
However, Stella had a soft face at this moment, her expression was completely different from before she fell asleep, and her big eyes were looking at the shell in the bottle intently.
"Stella... gave it to you?"
She asked softly, then looked up at Shin Asuka curiously.
Zhen Asuka felt like crying in her heart, but she still managed to smile at her: "Yes, that's right. We met... at the beach."
"Meet at the beach..."
Stella's big eyes turned, then looked at the pink shell, and then looked at the real face.
When she spoke again, her voice was as innocent as when they said goodbye.
"--real……?"
Zhen Asuka held his breath, leaned forward, and said in an expectant and uneasy tone: "Stella...!"
I thought I heard it wrong, but when I saw Stella smiling quietly and well-behaved, she seemed very happy.
"Have you come to see me? Really..."
Zhen Asuka nodded repeatedly, unable to believe it.
"Hmm... um! Stella..."
I will definitely go see you - this is what Zhen Asuka said when he parted.
I thought that the memory that belonged to them had been lost, but I didn't expect that Stella could keep it, and it was really waiting for him.
She believed what she said wholeheartedly and waited, even crossing the artificial memory barrier.
Finally, they are truly reunited.
The miracle made his chest heat up.
Wanting to make sure that he had recovered this treasure, Zhen Feiniao asked softly: "Do you...recognize me?"
"real……"
Facing Zhen Asuka's question, Stella smiled and nodded.
Hearing her whisper his name again, Zhen Asuka was so moved that he wanted to cry.
He caressed her cheek tenderly, and a quiet joy filled his body.
Stella’s expression was also so peaceful, and she narrowed her eyes with a smile.
"Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
At this time, the atmosphere in the captain's room was particularly solemn.
I saw the medical officer standing in front of Thalia's desk, saying with a complicated but firm expression: "I have conducted many tests and verifications, and this test data is true. Although I can't believe it, but-"
"But--"
Thalia wanted to say something else, but looking at the report document in her hand and the uneasy look on the medical officer's face, she didn't know what to say.
I just feel a little confused.
"Captain, tell me what is going on and why does this happen."
The medical officer was obviously still shocked by what he had discovered.
If it weren't for the fact that he had personally verified this data, he wouldn't have dared to believe that such a thing would happen.
One is ZAFT's super ace, Noel Cassia, who is secretly called the successor of the Sara faction and the plant hero by ZAFT soldiers. He is actually related to the appalling research institute of the United Earth.
In fact, he didn't think about this at first. He just subconsciously thought of something after the assistant's suggestion.
What is the basis for this experimental data?
In other words, could its experimental data be based on a certain person?
for example--
Then he tested it with the idea of rejecting the theory.
result--
The various comparison data on the Rodnia Research Institute's files are as high as 99% similar to Noel Cassia's body genetic data.
In other words, their so-called comparative data is Noel Cassia's body genetic data.
He was so frightened that he quickly reported the news to Captain Thalia.
After all, this is a matter related to Noel Cassia, and one mistake could cause a major earthquake in ZAFT.
Although Noel Cassia is now just a red-clad Faith, of course, this status is already a lifelong goal compared to ordinary ZAFT members.
But when it comes to Noel Cassia, this identity is just an embellishment.
What is truly powerful about Noel Cassia is the will behind him. As one of the representatives launched by the Sala faction, every move he makes can be seen as a derivative of the will of the Sala faction.
Although it may sound ridiculous to say this, in the eyes of the soldiers at the bottom, this is how it is.
Didn't you see that even the resident commander of the Sara faction kept a low profile when meeting Noel?
"Does anyone else know about this besides you?"
Thalia also felt a headache.
I really saw a ghost today. First, that stupid young man from Zhen Asuka caused trouble, but before the matter was over, Noel gave me another big surprise.
Really - why is it so difficult for me to be a captain?
"Only my two assistants and I know about it for now."
The medical officer quickly replied.
"I understand, don't tell anyone about this. I will report the news to the military headquarters later. Before there is any order from the military headquarters, this matter is rotten in my stomach."
Thalia could only leave this problem to the old fox to deal with now.
At present, due to the union of the earth, the Sara faction is showing signs of recovery, and the relationship between the two parties has just begun to show signs of reconciliation.
If this matter is not handled well, the Sarah faction and the Klein faction——
Is this captain——?
Eh~
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