The moment Lux took the initiative to go to Earth, countless thoughts popped up in Lei Mingkai's mind.
But Lei Mingkai did not say the thoughts that came out like a tide, and looked at Lux quietly, waiting for her next words.
"Whoa!"
The automatic door closed at this moment.
Darkness followed, shrouding the entire room.
A glimmer of light quietly shone from Lux's hand, it was Harrow.
It's the glimmer of pink Harrow's two tiny eyes.
Lux, holding the pink Harrow in both hands, seemed like a girl holding a candle with a weak flame, lonely and helpless.
"The voice, appearance, and even identity have been lost. Lux Klein. This name was taken by a stranger when I had no way of knowing it. Now, that stranger is using my voice, my
My appearance, my identity, my familiar tone and familiar words are used to calm this war..."
Lux's voice was very low, so low that it couldn't be heard even from a slight distance.
Lei Mingkai's eyes fluctuated slightly, but he remained silent.
"but···"
A sound that sounded like a sigh or a self-deprecating voice sounded, and Lux raised her head and looked at Remingkai.
His eyes were shaken and fearful, but more importantly, he was confused.
"I know that that person didn't want to stop this war. But I don't know why she did this? I don't know what exactly she wants to use my voice, my appearance, and my identity??"
Looking at Lacus Kalain, whom he had never seen before, Lei Mingkai took a few steps forward, stood in front of Lacus, and asked softly:
"So, you're going to Earth instead of finding a way to return to PLANT?"
Hearing Lei Mingkai's words, Lux smiled softly, but there was a trace of sadness in her smile.
"Go back? If I go back now, I will just die. Kai."
Looking at Lux's sad smile, Lei Mingkai clenched his hands slightly and took a deep breath.
"Then, tell me! Lux, what do you want to do next?"
The temporary withdrawal of the pursuers made the Archangel breathe a sigh of relief.
But what's more is the pressure of the coming storm.
Malu sat in the bridge, silently staring at the darkness ahead.
Regardless of whether she had people constantly sending out signals, calling for the Earth United Fleet that might exist nearby, she could never get a response.
Even at the end of the fierce battle just now, the battle ended because of the words of the girl who claimed to be Lux Klein, but it could not make the uneasy feeling in Malu's heart grow stronger.
"Captain, we found out. The girl who just claimed to be Lux Klein is the daughter of the Speaker of the Supreme Council of PLANT. According to intelligence, while this girl is the daughter of the Speaker, she is also a household name in PLANT.
Singer. Her speech has a certain degree of credibility."
Baji Lulu took the intelligence analysis she had just obtained and came to Malu's side.
After Ma Liu thanked him, he took the document, flipped it over, and pondered for a while.
"Lieutenant, where is Warrant Officer Brittania now?"
Bucky Lulu shook her head.
"Probably in the room! Judging from the Warrant Officer's attitude towards his sister, it seems that he is very concerned about his sister's safety."
"After all, we are brother and sister! Well, can you tell Major Mu and Warrant Officer Kai to come to my room? I want to have a small meeting. You can come too!"
"yes!"
Ma Liu's summons order quickly reached Lei Mingkai.
At this time, it was also the time when Lei Mingkai and Lux were discussing their future plans.
"I understand! I never thought that you would want to go there, Lux. Originally, I thought you would go find the man who was called the tiger."
"tiger?"
Lux looked at Lei Mingkai in confusion.
Only then did Lei Mingkai suddenly realize.
The current tiger, Andy Butterfield, who is known as the Desert Tiger, seems to have no possibility of contact with the Klein faction. According to the original timeline, the Desert Tiger is still fighting in that desert.
The Earth Alliance fought, and it was not until Kira defeated him and his lover in the Strike Gundam that the following things happened.
However, nowadays, it seems that that possibility is no longer possible.
"No. It's just some rumors. Maybe it will be an opportunity for us when the time comes. Now, let's just look at the road in front of us and move forward!"
"Yeah. Thank you! Kai!"
Although Lux was confused, she knew very well that Lei Mingkai was sincere in helping her.
"No, you're welcome! Now, I'm just a "dead person" who was unilaterally declared dead by PLANT. Aren't I?"
Lei Mingkai shrugged and said a little funny.
No, Lux couldn't help but laugh at Lei Mingkai's antics.
"That's right! Lux, no, Audrey. Even if Lux Klein's identity is taken away, now you still have the name Audrey. So, don't be discouraged until everything becomes clear.
Already."
"Yes! I understand. Kai."
The next action has already been decided.
Although the reason why Lux decided to go to Earth was beyond Le Mingkai's expectation, after learning Lux's detailed thoughts and combining it with Le Mingkai's understanding of the world, he found that Lux's choice was indeed the result of the current situation.
the optimal solution.
At the moment, both Lei Mingkai and Lux are alone and helpless. All they can do is rely on each other and move forward where they can't see the way forward clearly.
Scandinavia.
This is where Lux wants to go.
According to current maps, this is a peninsula located in Northern Europe and extending toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Because this peninsula is located at high latitudes, the reason for the long winter nights is the Teutonic word describing darkness, plus -VIA, which has a territorial meaning, to form the name of this peninsula - Scandina.
Savian.
But in the context of the CE century, this peninsula has another meaning.
That is, between the first war and the second war of the CE century, the Klein family, which had great influence and even changed the direction of the entire war under the leadership of Lux Klein, was born in this house.
peninsula.
However, this sentence is just an unknown corner hidden in the huge setting of the CE world, and it is extremely unpopular.
If it hadn't been for the coincidence of timing, the decision made by Lux, and many other factors, Lei Mingkai probably wouldn't have thought that there was such a past behind the Klein family.
After thinking about this relationship, Lei Mingkai suddenly understood Lux's decision.
In any case, even if Lux's appearance, voice, and identity were taken away, she is still the future head of the Klein family and the Klein faction. On some levels, she has some unknown secrets.
, is an existence that outsiders simply cannot replace.
Because of this, when she found out that she had been impersonated by a stranger, and even her father had not found out about it, this was probably the only way Lux could think of.
Go to the Klein family's land of Longxing.
"Hey! Our Lord Knight. What are you thinking about?"
Lei Mingkai was thinking about his next action plan when Mu grabbed him from behind.
"Major Mu?! You're late."
Lei Mingkai was stunned at first, and then found that he had arrived at Ma Liu's captain's room.
Mu chuckled, stretched out his finger and shook it.
"No. I'm not late. It's just that you think about things too seriously. I've been standing there watching you for a while."
After a fierce battle, Lei Mingkai felt that Mu's attitude toward him had changed.
The man in front of me, who is considered the strongest natural person in the CE century, has indeed regarded himself as a comrade who can be trusted with his life.
"Really? I'm just thinking about the next action. Major, I'm afraid the next battle will be even more intense."
Upon hearing Lei Mingkai's words, the expression on Mu's face immediately became solemn.
Yes.
Mu knew it very well.
Archangel and Strike Gundam are both new equipment of the Earth United Army.
To prevent the Earth Alliance Army from obtaining these new types of equipment, ZAFT planned a series of actions and achieved certain successes.
Now, with new pilots, experienced and highly skilled pilots, the powerful combat power displayed by the Strike Gundam shocked even Mu who was in his own camp, let alone an enemy.
ZAFT fleet.
It is conceivable that the retreating ZAFT fleet will inevitably gather more battleships and more mobile suits to destroy the Archangel and Strike Gundam with overwhelming combat power, completely strangling the Earth Alliance's acquisition of new types of
Opportunities for MS and new types of battleships.
"Let's see what the captain says!"
Mu sighed slightly.
"The only people on the Archangel who can participate in the battle now are you and me. Fortunately, Warrant Officer Kai, your combat capabilities are far beyond my imagination. The Strike Gundam has been entrusted to the right people."
"Maybe!"
After the brief conversation, there was a short meeting held by Malu.
There were no surprises in the content of the meeting.
In addition to summarizing the previous battles and making preventive plans for possible battles that may occur next, it was the news that Lei Mingkai had expected.
"The United Earth Forces have contacted you?"
Mu said in surprise.
"Well, just a few minutes ago, before the major and warrant officer arrived here, news came from the bridge that they were indeed contacted. It's just..."
Ma Liu nodded and then looked at Bucky Lulu.
Bucky Lulu nodded knowingly and took over the topic.
"The one who contacted us is Admiral Halbarton of the Eighth Fleet. Judging from the current intelligence, the Eighth Fleet has sent an advance squadron to join our Archangel. According to predictions, it will probably happen within 48 hours.
.”
Upon hearing the news, Mu clapped his hands.
"Great! In this way, the situation of the Archangel will be improved."
However, Lei Mingkai made a different sound.
"No. Major Mu. I don't think the arrival of the advance squadron will change the situation. On the contrary, it may cause the enemy to increase its troop strength."
Everyone was stunned.
"Warrant Officer, can you tell me what you think?"
Ma Liu thought for a moment and asked.
"In the previous battle, we did repel ZAFT. However, think about the force ZAFT invested in the previous battle! Now it is a force that dares to launch an attack in the face of the combined fleet."
As soon as Lei Mingkai opened his mouth, Mu already knew what he meant.
This was also the topic that the two people discussed before when they stood at the door of the captain's room.
"But after most of this force was destroyed by us, no, it should be said that it was destroyed by the Strike Gundam driven by the Warrant Officer, ZAFT's attention may be attracted here. Especially in this time when both sides seem to have a large-scale truce.
when."
Ma Liu and Baji Lulu understood what Lei Mingkai and Mu meant as soon as they heard it.
The Archangel was able to escape from danger by relying on Rai Mingkai and Strike Gundam, but now it seems that the possible battle that will happen next will become difficult because of this factor.
"That's it! No matter what, being able to successfully rendezvous with the advance fleet is good news for the Archangel. Lieutenant, please proceed with the plan!"
"yes!"
Regardless, this short meeting has come to an end.
In the following time, in addition to routine combat preparation tasks, Reiming Kai had a lot of extra time. Therefore, he accompanied Lux on the Archangel most of the time.
Perhaps because of the decision, the smile on Lux's face gradually grew.
Especially when she interacts with children among refugees, Lux, who has a strong affinity, is always able to play with the children.
This change also made Lei Mingkai relieved.
"Then... Mr. Kai. Are you free now?"
Lei Mingkai, who was standing aside watching Lux and the little girl folding paper, suddenly heard someone calling him next to him.
When I looked back, it was Kira.
"Huh? It's Kira! There's no need to call me teacher. Just call me by my name. For me, teaching assistant is just a job."
Kira's eyes were a little wandering, as if she wanted to say something to Lei Mingkai.
"Come with me! Kira. You should have something to ask me."
Lei Mingkai retracted his gaze from Lux, turned around and led Kira to the empty observation deck.
"No one will be able to come here for the time being."
Lei Mingkai leaned against the railing, looked at the hesitant Kira, and smiled slightly.
Kira is easy to understand now.
"Kira, do you want to ask about Strike Gundam?"
"No···"
The words came to her lips, but Kira didn't know what to say.
Finally, Kira asked hesitantly:
"Old... Kai, why are you sitting in that Gundam? Don't you feel uncomfortable? Fighting is too uncomfortable."
"Uncomfortable? Probably!"
Lei Mingkai shrugged, stepped forward and patted Kira on the shoulder.
"But this is a battle to protect important people! Before I die, I will not let the enemy hurt the people who are extremely important to me."
"But... but..."
"Is it because your friends are among the ZAFT fleet that is chasing the Archangel? Is that why you resist piloting the Strike Gundam?"
Lei Mingkai interrupted Kira.
"Well, yes."
"Kira. Probably, your friend had relatives and friends who died on Junius 7. So, for your friend, this war is probably a battle of revenge."
"What? Junius No. 7?!"
At this moment, Kira thought of the huge space tombstone.
"Yes. Kira. This war is just a whirlpool of hatred, leading all mankind towards the abyss of destruction. Words can no longer stop this war. The battlefield is not suitable for you. Kira Yamato.