After receiving a reply from Orb, the four of them were completely uneasy.
"What's going on? Why hasn't ZAFT seen a formal diplomatic statement?" Aslan continued to ask.
"At this time, this is a separate diplomatic act between Orb and the Atlantic Federation. There is no need to issue a statement to ZAFT, let alone a formal statement to the outside world. ZAFT troops are requested to stay away from the Orb border immediately because of your attack on Orb important personnel.
Escort the ship, we will make a strong protest to your Carpentaria base, and at the same time, if you do not leave our border, our fleet will regard you as a hostile force and launch an attack."
"...We have reason to suspect that Orb has joined the United Earth. If you don't give a reasonable explanation, we will judge Orb as a hostile country and launch an attack immediately!" Aslan did not give in, too.
Use an attack to threaten Orb. Although the four Gundams cannot be completely wiped out, there is no problem in destroying more than half of them and retreating safely. After all, Orb's army has been restricted by both the Earth United and PLANT. The total number is not large, and they are destroyed.
Half the fleet is enough to give Orb a real pain.
"This is just a normal diplomatic behavior between Orb and the Atlantic Federation. Orb has not changed its position as a neutral country. If ZAFT or PLANT has any questions about this, please ask through formal diplomatic channels. Now, all ZAFT troops are asked to stay away from the Orb border.
Line, this is the last warning!"
The tone became stern, and Aslan knew that this was an ultimatum. If it was true as the other party said, then they would have no reason to launch an attack, otherwise they would be the ones who gave up the excuse.
The Aegis Gundam retreated silently, returned to its companions and gave the order to retreat.
"Why? Can't we just hit him?"
"coward!"
Yitzhak and Diego expressed their dissatisfaction, but they were not idiots. They knew the current situation and could only retreat obediently. After all, their elders were members of the Supreme Council. They had been exposed to it since childhood, and they knew some things without participating in political work.
Nicol and Aslan were silent. Nicol was not that obsessed with the Archangel, so it didn't matter, and he didn't want to conflict with Orb at this time, while Aslan had more on his mind.
"A month ago, we prepared a reasonable reason for entering the country to escort Orb's important personnel... important personnel... important personnel connected with the Archangel... Yang Hui? Yes, it must be him!"
After the battle with the Archangel, it turns out that Aslan has not grown up at all, at least he no longer obeys the orders of others. Especially after becoming the captain, he worked hard to change himself and try to think independently. This time, he almost didn't
After too much entanglement, I was sure that the person who caused all this was Yang Hui.
"Aslan... Aslan!" Nigel kept calling Aslan. Seeing that Aslan didn't respond, he increased his volume, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.
"I'm fine..."
"What's wrong with you? Did you think of something?"
"Well, let's go back first. I'll explain it to you when we get back."
"good……"
…
On the other side, news of the Archangel's entry has spread throughout Orb. Orb's territory is very small, and battles taking place near the sea can be seen on some coasts. Instead of hiding it and being discovered by the citizens, it is better to announce it directly.
At the same time, explanations were provided to calm the minds of the people.
At the same time, Orb's senior management also gathered together for an intense meeting to discuss.
"Master Uzmi, is it really okay to let the Yang family's boys run wild?" someone asked Uzmi.
"Well, it was indeed a bit chaotic this time." Uzmi frowned deeply. After all, Yang Hui has always been prudent in doing things and usually arranges everything so that no one can find an excuse to target Orb, but this time...
It's completely out in the open.
Although entrusting the Archangel to escort him and Cagalli back to Orb was a formal diplomatic activity, and all legal documents had been prepared in advance to deal with ZAFT's difficulties, no one at the top could tell that Yang Hui was helping the Archangel.
Number?
Uzmi knows Yang Hui and knows how much Yang Hui hates the Atlantic Federation, so it is impossible for him to get close to the Atlantic Federation. And Yang Hui is a person who values his companions. He traveled with the Archangel for a while before, and it should be during that time that Yang Hui
He regards everyone on the Archangel as his companions, and his actions are only to help the Archangel, not the Atlantic Federation.
But it looks different to outsiders, because the Archangel belongs to the Atlantic Federation.
"Xiaohui should have prepared a backup plan, right?" Yang Hongyu also understood his son, so he explained.
"..." Everyone was silent. Everyone present, who has not been scared by Yang Hui? Who doesn't know that Yang Hongyu seems to be Orb's second-ranked man, and it's all thanks to his son? It's just that everyone
No one has exposed it.
"But what should we do now?" asked a patriarch of the five major families.
"Let's wait until he comes back. Let's see what he thinks first." Uzmi decided.
"The external statement..."
"Just tell the truth. I have a feeling that the world is going to be in chaos, and Orb may not be able to survive alone."
"..."
…
Under the escort of the Second Fleet, the Archangel went directly to Orb's first island, which is also the island where the army and the Dawn Society are located. Even satellites cannot observe the dock here.
"Huh~ Finally arrived safely." Yang Hui stood up, stretched and relaxed.
"Thank you so much, Yang Hui." Ma Liu thanked him. Not to mention that the Archangel can enter Orb for supplies and repairs. Starting from North Africa, no, from [Heliopolis], the Archangel can sail like this.
For a long time, Yang Hui was really helpful.
"We are all companions, why are you so polite?" Yang Hui waved his hand to tell everyone not to pay attention.
"Companion..." The others looked at each other and smiled, but Ma Liu and Baji Lulu had complicated expressions. It was natural that Yang Hui could regard them as companions, which was something to be happy and even excited about, but... the identity difference between them,
It is destined that this "companion" will not last long, and in the future... they may become enemies.
Ma Liu and Baji Lulu simply couldn't imagine what it would be like if they became enemies with Yang Hui, and how they should face it.
"Okay everyone, take this opportunity to have a good rest. There will be no more enemies during this period."
"Yah!"
"I can finally have a good rest!"
"Ah, ah, ah, this period of time has made me exhausted. I can't even sleep well."
…
Compared to the cheers of Arnold and others who originally belonged to the Earth Army, Thor, Mirialia, Sai and Kaz looked at Yang Hui expectantly. They were originally citizens of Orb, but joined the Earth Army midway.
They cannot leave the Archangel until they get permission, but they also want to see their parents.
Of course, it would be best to get permission to enter Orb's city.
"Don't worry, I will try my best to help you fight for it, and at the worst, I will let you meet your parents." Yang Hui promised.
"Very good!"
"Please, Yang Hui."
"I'm just waiting for your good news!"
…
After making the promise, Yang Hui looked at Ma Liu and Baji Lulu and said, "You and Major Flaka, please get ready. Lord Uzmi wants to see you."
"Eh?" Upon hearing this, the two women were stunned.
"Please, although we have conducted diplomatic discussions in advance, everyone can see that I am helping you, which also makes Orb's position more subtle, so..." Yang Hui spread his hands and told them, "You know
”.
"Sorry for causing trouble to you."
"I told you not to care, thanking you all the time is very unfamiliar." As he spoke, Yang Hui reached out and patted the shoulders of the two women, "This is just a sign of comfort between companions, not harassment!"
"Pfft~ Hahahaha..."
Hearing this, the two women were stunned for a moment, blushed and lowered their heads, covering their mouths and laughing softly. The others laughed regardless of their image. It wasn't really that funny, but the long-term grievance and hardship made them laugh.
There is a greater need to vent, and a greater need for joy to dilute the previous suffering.
Ma Liu and Baji Lulu took care of themselves a little, and Mu also received the notice, took a shower and changed into clean clothes, and went with Yang Hui to meet Uzmi, who had already entered the Orb transit area on the Archangel.
At that time, Uzmi had already come to [Shuguang Club]. Uzmi was also very interested in the people of the Archangel and wanted to see what they had that deserved Yang Hui to provide them with so much help.
Accompanying Uzumi were Huang and Wang Rumei, as well as Setsuna and Tielia.
Arriving all the way to the living room of the Orb National Defense Headquarters, Yang Hui saw Huang, Wang Liumei and others sitting next to Uzmi. There were four empty seats on the long square table, one of which was next to Uzmi. That was for Yang Hui
Prepared, there are still three empty seats opposite Uzumi, and Setsuna and Tieria are standing behind the three of them as guards. Lyle also joins them after entering the living room.
They hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they were excited and happy, but it was not the time to talk to each other yet. Yang Hui nodded to everyone with a gentle smile, and then sat down next to Uzmi.
After Ma Liu, Baji Lulu and Mu entered the room, they also came to the empty seats opposite and sat down. However, after sitting down, the three of them looked at [Orb's Lion] for a while, but they paid more attention.
Put them all on the emperor, Wang Rumei, Setsuna and Tielia.
Especially Huang and Wang Rumei, they are the same age as Yang Hui, but they are just girls. They have already experienced the reason why Yang Hui is qualified to sit with Uzumi, but these two women...could they be the same as Yang Hui?
?
There are also Setsuna and Tieria. Although they are also teenagers, Mu Neng can feel most clearly that the temperament displayed by the two is the same as Lyle. They are both warriors who have experienced hundreds of battles, and they are both very strong.
The sight of the three people was naturally noticed by Uzmi and others, but they just smiled and did not go into details. However, they would not tell them truthfully. After all, they were soldiers of the Atlantic Federation.
"Then let's officially start, Major Ramias, Major Flaca, and Lieutenant Bucky Lulu."
"Thank you very much for Orb's help, Mr. Uzmi, and also thank you for the meeting. I just don't know if you...are you doing something related to our ship's stay in Orb?" Malu asked after thanking him.
"Yes, but it's not just that. There are also Orb's transactions with the Atlantic Federation."
"trade?"
"That's right, your ship escorted Orb's important personnel back to Orb, and Orb provided material supplies and repair assistance to your ship. This... is just a superficial transaction, but the real deal... is that Orb will do his best to the Archangel.
Provide assistance and many conveniences, but your ship must collect all combat data from the attack on Heliopolis to the present day, and ask its pilot and adjuster Kira Yamato to provide technical support to the Dawn Society