All soldiers belonging to the Mechanical Mixed Brigade canceled their vacations and followed the first-level combat readiness instructions of the battalion leader Kojima to more than double the entire station's warning range from the original thirty kilometers.
In the core warning circle of the mechanical mixed brigade station, capable MS teams are placed everywhere, forming an airtight defense circle.
Although such a formation is a bit exaggerated, Captain Kojima thinks it is necessary.
Not long ago, the engineering team responsible for researching the high-power energy output device that had been seized before took over the iron lump that Lei Mingkai and the others had seized again, and began to study how to use the molten metal shell to wrap things inside.
Take it out.
As a result, after a lot of research and operations, an unknown device that was more sophisticated and more sophisticated than the previously captured high-power energy output device, and that left the engineering troops confused even more, appeared in front of everyone.
This appearance meant that an astonishing fact was placed in front of Captain Kojima, Lei Mingkai and others.
The high-power energy output device captured earlier was just a replica of the unknown device that looked extremely sophisticated and advanced.
Even, in a strict sense, these high-power energy output devices that look like some kind of large machinery may just be some inferior knockoffs.
Although this conclusion seemed a bit illusory and inconsistent, after seeing the unknown device dug out from the iron lump, everyone realized a conclusion in their hearts.
That is, at the beginning, when everyone thought that those high-power energy output devices must be the trump card of the Zeon army hidden on the Southeast Asian front, the real trump card unknowingly appeared in front of them, and
The so-called "killer trump card" slapped into the pit of counterfeit goods.
Therefore, when he realized that the Zeon Army might resort to crazy behavior in order to regain this trump card, Captain Kojima immediately issued a first-level combat readiness order and truthfully requested help from the headquarters.
"Second Lieutenant, thanks to you this time. I didn't expect that just by approving your application to go on a field trip, I would receive such a rich harvest."
Standing in front of the simple factory temporarily set up by the engineering team, Kojima sighed slightly. In his opinion, Lei Mingkai's troubles were probably enough to offset the months of hard work of the entire mechanical mixed brigade.
"No. Captain, you are exaggerating. I just happened to do it at the right time."
Regarding Kojima's praise, Lei Mingkai just shook his head lightly. The reason why he was able to gain such a reward was because he was familiar with the direction of the plot.
But, even so, the appearance of this unknown device made Lei Mingkai feel a little uncomfortable and anxious.
Since the White Cat Zero was not around, Lei Mingkai could not tell what was inside this unknown device at the first time. Moreover, the equipment Lei Mingkai carried was not convenient to pick up in this station.
come out.
After all, there are many people here with mixed eyes.
Lei Mingkai was not sure that he would not be discovered by others when he was investigating the unknown device.
This was the conclusion reached after repeated confirmation of Captain Kojima's continuous deployment of additional garrison troops around the simple factory.
"Second Lieutenant, I have to work hard for you recently. Moreover, it seems that the latest appointment will be issued by the headquarters. Your unit will be finalized by then."
Suddenly, Kojima showed a mysterious smile.
"What? The unit you belong to?" Lei Mingkai was stunned and asked subconsciously.
"Captain. I'm just a war reporter. How could I be incorporated into the combat unit?"
Glancing at Lei Mingkai's astonished expression, Xiaodao suddenly felt his mood improved.
"Hahahaha! Second Lieutenant, if you are just a war reporter, I think it is a waste of talent."
After laughing for a while, Xiaodao's eyes showed a glimmer of light.
"Second Lieutenant. Since you boarded the Land Combat Gundam, the results you have obtained have proven that you are a qualified, no, should be said to be an excellent pilot. In this day of increasingly fierce wars, if you let a capable pilot
If the hero who could end this war is just running around with a camera, as a commander, I will never be able to forgive myself for turning a blind eye to your existence."
Hearing this, Lei Mingkai twitched his lips.
"Even if, after that, I will die on the battlefield?"
Xiaodao was silent for a moment, but still nodded firmly.
"Yes, Second Lieutenant. This is war. In order to win the final victory, and to end this war that was started to fulfill some people's ambitions and plunged countless people into disaster as soon as possible, I must make some choices."
After a pause, Xiaodao's voice suddenly became deeper.
"Even if I have to personally send my men to the battlefield one by one."
Xiaodao's statement made Lei Mingkai feel a little heavy.
He knows.
As early as the beginning of the One Year War, Captain Kojima had lost too many men in this war. It was not until the end of the One Year War, during the decisive battle with Apsaras, that he did
A decision was made.
Today, Captain Kojima is far from reaching that point.
After a moment of silence, Lei Mingkai nodded slowly.
"Captain! I already understand the mission! So, which team will my unit be?"
"You will know when the time comes! Lieutenant, you will get along with them."
Kojima did not reveal the latest order from Lei Mingkai at all. He just smiled mysteriously and turned around to leave.
Looking at Xiao Dao's retreating figure, Lei Mingkai lowered his head and looked at the camera hanging around his neck, and suddenly laughed.
"It seems that I no longer need to hang this camera!"
This beautiful wish has not come true after all.
After all, during this period of time, Lei Mingkai took a camera and went around the station to collect news, and his interview was accepted by everyone.
As long as they see Lei Mingkai with a camera, the soldiers who are on rotation will come to the door and ask Lei Mingkai to take some photos for them.
Of course, Lei Mingkai would not refuse these requests.
Soldiers on this front in Southeast Asia not only have to face attacks from the Zeon army every day, but also face the harsh environment in the tropical rainforest. Maybe they didn't die in Zeon during that mission.
In the hands of the army, his life was accidentally swallowed up by this tropical rain forest.
For this reason, the soldiers all wanted to record their existence as much as possible. And Lei Mingkai's arrival became an opportunity.
"Take your time! Everyone has it. Don't rush it!"
Taking out the camera holder, Lei Mingkai found a location nearby with good lighting conditions and began to take photos of the soldiers.
Unexpectedly, more and more soldiers came after hearing the news, almost filling the corner used for taking personal photos.
"Hey! You bastards over there! What are you doing! Get back to work!"
No, the more people gathered, the more people gathered, which immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of a certain uncle.
Hearing the sound, they turned around to see who the blind guy was yelling at. When the soldiers saw clearly the old face with splayed eyebrows and a cowboy hat on his head, they were suddenly shocked and hurriedly revealed their faces.
After putting on an apologetic smile, he pulled away his comrade who didn't understand what was going on next to him.
"Is business pretty good? Reporter Ensign."
After the last soldier taking pictures left, an old man's voice suddenly sounded behind Lei Mingkai, and Lei Mingkai could smell a hint of alcohol.
"Well! We're done for now."
Lei Mingkai nodded, put away the camera holder, and turned around with a confused look on his face.
"Do you know where film is sold? Old man."
The cloudy eyes under the cowboy hat stared at Lei Mingkai.
Suddenly, laughter sounded.
"Hahaha! I didn't expect that in this era, people would still use film to take photos. Interesting! Interesting!"
The old laughter kept ringing, but this laughter was powerful.
"Is it surprising? After all, at some times, the existence of film is more reliable than precision electronic parts."
Lei Mingkai raised the camera in his hand.
"Haha! That's right. Just in time, I have a batch of films that have been there for a long time. Are you interested? Second Lieutenant."
The old man raised his right hand and touched his cowboy hat with his index finger.
"Of course. If it can be used, maybe I will give you a very good price. I wonder what your opinion is, old man?"
"Haha! Okay! Come with me. It seems that you are also a cheerful person, Lieutenant. Let's do this! You do something for me, and then I will give you half the price of the batch of films. How about that?"
"Oh? Then I have to think about it."
The scorching sun slowly rose into the sky.
In the entire station, except for the soldiers who returned to the rest area after taking normal breaks, the rest of the people in the station could only stay at their posts and perform security duties.
Under such circumstances, the entire station became quiet. In the past, the aircraft that were being repaired in turn had already been repaired overnight after the first-level combat readiness order was issued, and went to the warning area to perform tasks.
In this quiet and tense atmosphere, a camera placed in a secluded corner is faithfully conducting its own operation in a position that can capture most of the situation in this station.
Photography mission.
As the sun slowly sets in the sky, the cool shade of the trees also shrouds this location.
"Da, da"
At this time, as footsteps sounded slowly, a figure appeared under the shade of the trees.
I saw him looking around, as if to confirm that not many people would come here, then he casually found a place here, half-lying down, and casually put the book in his trouser pocket.
He took it out, opened it, and read through it carefully.
This may be a portrayal of young people who take advantage of the rare free time to read books after being busy.
However, this portrayal is probably destined to be unsustainable.
A few minutes later, a woman with long red hair, a dignified face, and a sweatshirt strode from a short distance away and came to the young man who was reading a book.
"Ahem. Captain, there is a document here that you need to confirm."
The dignified woman said this.
The young man raised his eyes, looked at the document in the woman's hand, nodded, took the document, looked at it, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong with the content on it, signed his name.
"Then, I won't disturb your rest time, captain."
After the dignified woman took the document, she turned around and left.
The young man who regained his free time picked up the book again and began to read the contents of the book again.
However,
My free time is destined to be lost with this young man.
As he was gradually immersed in the content of the book, two figures, one short and one tall, quietly slipped behind the young man from a short distance away.
Then, after a pause, the short figure stepped forward, pretending to be like I was just looking at him casually, and walked out from the young man's side.
On the way, he also made a scissor hand gesture toward the camera placed nearby.
Immediately afterwards, the tall figure also walked behind the short man, and when passing the position of the camera, he openly placed the indescribable picture he had treasured for a long time in front of the camera.
But for all this, the young people who have been immersed in the content of the book have no idea at all.
His intoxicated look made everyone hiding nearby couldn't help but be surprised.
"What the hell is this kid reading? Is he so fascinated?!"
The old man holding the kettle in his hand took a deep sip of water and said unhappily.
"Old man, why are you doing this? The captain doesn't seem to have offended you, right?" The dignified woman who came back frowned.
When the old munitions man first proposed to test someone's attention, she was still opposed. But after seeing that the old munitions man also brought Lei Mingkai in, the dignified woman who objected nodded and approved the suggestion.
.
"Offended? No, no, no, your captain didn't offend me. It's just that I wanted to give him a try. No, there happens to be a reporter, Lieutenant, here, who can also make a short video for you, so that you can submit it to
Headquarters, let the senior officials sitting in the office see the situation on the front line."
The old quartermaster grinned, revealing his jagged teeth.
"Is this really the case?" Mikael, the youngest, asked cautiously.
"Idiot! If you don't believe it, you can ask this reporter from the headquarters, Lieutenant." The old military supply man slapped Mikael, and then raised the topic to Lei Mingkai, who was paying attention to the camera situation.
"Yes. The situation is indeed similar. Now that the situation has become clearer, the core of the entire war has gradually shifted from the earth to the universe. Therefore, in the future, resources will be given priority to the space army."
Lei Mingkai said this with a calm face.
"How come?"
"That's it. Michail."
The dignified woman, Karen, casually placed the document in her hand on Mikael's head, and then looked at the old munitions man.
"Old man, have the supplies been reduced recently?"
The old munitions man smiled, neither confirming nor denying. But it was enough.
"It seems that our captain has to work harder this time." Kallen sighed secretly and then looked at Lei Mingkai.
"Lieutenant, let's begin!"
"Hmm! So, the scene of Team 8 and a day in the life of Captain Shirou Amada begins!"