Gundam SEED: Poetry of Tomorrow

Chapter 55 Artemis

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Inside the Laurasia-class Kamov battleship.

Aslan was thrown hard against the wall by Yitzhak.

"You guy, what are you thinking, what are you going to do...!"

Yitzhak pinched Aslan's collar with both hands, and his normally upright face twisted with anger: "If you hadn't done such unnecessary things at that time, I would have captured the Strike Gundam!"

Yitzhak's self-esteem is very strong, but he is not unreasonable and completely unreasonable.

If Strike Gundam was really strong, could completely defeat him, and had the strength to make him fail, then he would grit his teeth and admit it.

At least I can figure it out. The worst thing I can do is train hard and come back.

But what he couldn't accept was Aslan's 'betrayal'.

Yes, he does dislike Aslan, but his dislike does not mean that he does not approve of Aslan.

Only now - he really couldn't understand it, not at all.

"Thanks to you for ignoring the order, now we are very embarrassed. When people ask in the future, they will say that a natural person defeated the four of us in red. It is really embarrassing!"

Diego, who was leaning against the wall of the locker room, also mocked sarcastically at this time.

Aslan listened to the sarcasm and blame of the two people and was unable to say a word to refute, so he could only look away with a dark expression.

"Aslan, what exactly do you think?"

Michelle couldn't accept it at this time: "Ino died in the hands of that guy, Rusty also died because of him, and even Ino's body was used by the other party. What on earth do you want to do?! "

In the past, Michelle still had some respect for Aslan. After all, Aslan's strength was worthy of recognition, but now - he couldn't understand it.

"What are you doing? Please stop! Don't mess around in a place like this!"

Nigel Amalfi, who ran over as soon as he got off the plane, quickly stopped him.

In fact, he had guessed that there would be such a scene early on, but he didn't expect that the situation would be so serious.

"Nigel, we are four...five aircraft at the same time! Not only have we not eliminated each other, but we have almost been eliminated by them. Are you going to keep us silent for this humiliation?"

"Then you should go for the attack. We can't undo our mistake by blaming Aslan here, right?"

The gentle Nigel was unmoved by Yitzhak's anger.

It seemed that he, who seemed quiet and well-behaved, was unexpectedly calm and self-possessed at this time.

He understood Yitzhak's anger, but meaningless anger could not save anything.

In fact, Nigel and Ino have always played the role of mediators between Aslan, Yitzhak and others who are unable to cope.

It's just that Ino used to be the mediator. After all, his method was more simple, crude, direct and effective. He would just go up and give the two of them a 'big fight' and then start the fight.

But now that Ino is gone, the role of mediator falls on Nigel.

However, Nigel's character is destined to make him unable to use Ino's tricks.

Hearing this, Yitzhak looked at Nigel, who was always soft and gentle.

Facing Yitzhak's gaze, Nigel looked at him calmly.

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After a while, Yitzhak angrily threw Aslan against the cabinet in the dressing room, turned around and left without looking back.

Although he was unhappy, what Nigel said was indeed right. At this point, his anger was meaningless.

It's just that this gaffe and the ending were really hard for him to accept.

Staring at Aslan irritably, Yitzhak suppressed the anger in his heart and turned around to leave the locker room.

"Number one in the school...hehe~"

Diego sneered mockingly at Aslan and followed Yitzhak's footsteps and left.

He was completely irritated and gave up on Aslan.

How could a soldier do such a thing on the battlefield?

Michelle sighed, shook his head and left directly. He had nothing to say.

When Aslan and Nicol were the only ones left in the room, Nicol looked at Aslan hesitantly: "Aslan...I also don't think that is your style...you..."

Aslan turned away and said in a bitter tone: "Can you please let me be quiet for a moment...Nigel..."

After saying that, Aslan avoided the worried look on the other person's face and walked out of the locker room dejectedly.

"Aslan..."

Looking at Aslan's leaving back, Nigel also had a hint of darkness in his eyes.

Floating on the aisle, Aslan's expression suddenly became agitated, and he punched the wall hard.

"Kira..."

This is the name of a friend who was once within reach, but passed by just one step away.

He thought that if he could be persuaded, then everyone could be together again.

He is his countryman and his best friend.

So Aslan always believed that as long as he reasoned with Kira clearly, Kira would definitely understand...

But now-

"Do I really have to want you to fire? Kira -" Thinking of what he had promised to Captain Cruze, a despair that made the blood in his body froze came over him.

He didn't want to fight, so he stepped onto the battlefield in the name of ZAFT and pulled the trigger in the name of revenge.

But why would my best friend be on the opposite side of me? Obviously we are all compatriots and the same adjusters. Why would it become like this——

"The war... is really ironic——"

Captain Kruse's words go to the core.

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Fortress of Artemis.

Located at L3 Lagrange Point, a military fortress built by the Eurasian Federation on the asteroid Artemis in CE35.

Although the fortress was considered to have no strategic value geographically, it was famous for the light wave barrier known as the Umbrella of Artemis that was placed on the fortress.

This barrier can withstand all attacks, including nuclear bombs, if it has sufficient energy.

However, because the barrier requires a huge amount of energy to deploy, the barrier is generally deployed only when enemy troops are discovered.

"Archangel, a new type of battleship - the Atlantic Federation is really not candid enough."

In the Artemis command room, Commander Gerald Garcia looked at the intelligence coming in with a strange smile on his face.

"Commander, here is something else that you may also be interested in."

Gerald Garcia's adjutant took out another document and handed it over.

"What is this?"

Gerard Garcia took the file and asked casually.

"Commander, do you remember Mr. Steele Able, the former Deputy Secretary of Defense?" the adjutant explained.

"Deputy Secretary of Defense Steele?"

Commander Garcia was stunned by Steele Abel, deputy defense secretary and the favorite to become defense secretary a year ago.

"Yes, based on the news from the Archangel, I checked the identification number and determined that Ino Kamal was a member of the Third Covert Secret Service Program that Deputy Defense Minister Steele Abel was once in charge of."

"This thing—"

Gerald Garcia looked at the encrypted file in his hand, with a look of astonishment on his face.

(Former) Deputy Defense Secretary Steele Abel had a chance to become defense secretary.

As a result, during an internal review, it was revealed that the other party had a close relationship with Blue Cosmos.

And the secret service plan he was responsible for was also exposed to have the shadow of Blue Cosmos.

Finally, former Deputy Defense Minister Steele Abel was arrested and imprisoned on charges of corruption and bribery, and all the plans he was responsible for were thoroughly investigated and purged by the Eurasian Federation.

"Does anyone else know about this?"

Gerald Garcia looked at the encrypted archive file in his hand and his eyes flickered.

"So far, all three officers on board the Archangel know about it," the adjutant replied.

"Is that so? That seems a bit of a pity."

Gerald Garcia had a look of pity on his face when he heard this.

"Commander, do you plan to recruit him?"

The adjutant heard what Gerald Garcia meant.

Due to the low strategic value of Artemis, Commander Gerald Garcia has never been satisfied with the identity of a fortress commander.

But being in Artemis, he couldn't find any other way to obtain military honors and achievements.

"I have this idea."

Gerard Garcia nodded.

The members of the Third Secret Service Plan are all extremely outstanding guys. If they can be successfully recruited, there may be some unexpected gains in the future.

"But the higher-ups have issued a death order. If we do this..."

"Yeah, that's why I said it's a pity."

Although the adjutant did not speak, Garcia still understood what he meant.

The third secret service plan is not the key issue. The key issue is the political cleansing behind it.

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"Commander Garcia, the Archangel is preparing to enter the port."

Port control staff picked up the communications.

"I understand, follow the plan mentioned above."

After finishing speaking, Garcia put the documents on the table and said, "Go and greet them. After all, they are coming from a long way, so don't neglect them."

"Yes!"

After speaking, the adjutant turned and left the room.

(End of this chapter)