"Captain Kreuzer." As the automatic doors opened, a blue-haired teenager in a ZAFT red military uniform stood erect in front of Kreuzer.

"Oh? Aslan. It's you! Long time no see! Kreuzer couldn't help but smile when he saw his subordinates coming to greet him.

"Yes! Long time no see! Captain. Aslan nodded.

"That's it! Don't be inhibited. After Kreuzer had said a word, he took the lead and walked down the aisle. Ever since he was out of town using the mothership for supplies and personnel replenishment, he had little understanding of Aslan's current situation. "Aslan, how are you doing? What a rare vacation! ”

Aslan was stunned for a moment, and then his handsome face showed a hint of embarrassment.

The corners of Kreuzer's mouth, who hadn't seen Aslan's answer for a long time, curled up. This would not have to be said by Aslan himself, and Kreuzer could probably guess it. Fiancée and admirer, what a wonderful show! It's just a pity. But I couldn't witness it because I was out of town because of something. However, judging from Aslan's reaction, it seems that this good show has not stopped. Interesting!

And Aslan, who followed behind Kreuzer and showed an embarrassed face, didn't know that Kreuzer had already seen the clues from his performance. Aslan, who really couldn't talk about what he had suffered in recent days, could only divert the topic with other things.

"Captain. Ten hours ago, the reconnaissance unit at the front came back with a worrying message. ”

"News that people care about?" Kreuzer stopped.

"Yes. It is said that an unidentified colonization satellite has been discovered in a remote celestial region. By the time the reconnaissance team arrived, the unidentified colonial satellite had already been destroyed. Aslan recalled the content of the message and mentioned it briefly.

"Secluded Universe? Unidentified colonial satellites? Kreuzer silently read the key words of the message, and the corners of his mouth curled higher and higher. It's just that Aslan, who was standing behind him, didn't see this scene. "Aslan, let's go! It seems that the Chairman of the Committee has a new task entrusted to us. ”

"Yes." Aslan, who thought he had successfully diverted the topic, hurriedly responded.

Stepping up again, Kreuzer was in a happier mood as he walked towards the office of the chairman of the National Defense Commission. At the moment, what he was thinking about was the person, the person he met at that ball. Sure enough, his instincts didn't deceive him. Unexpectedly, his whim action brought such a significant result.

"It's really worthy of influencing the United Earth, no, the man of the East Asian Federation." Just as He inexplicably saw through Kreuzer's real body, Kreuzer also recognized He inexplicably. Although this process was full of a mysterious induction, Kreuzer, who had experienced the spiritual storm that He inexplicably erupted at close range in the Nova offensive and defensive battle, smelled the powerful and vast aura from him when he sensed He inexplicably. It was a breath that Kreuzer remembered very well.

It's just that Kreuzer didn't expect that the next meeting between them would be at the ball. Therefore, when Kreuzer, under the leadership of Matthias, witnessed the huge number of cultivation tanks, he secretly told He Mo the location of the cultivation tanks on a whim. The next development made Kreuzer even more unexpected, he did not expect that He Mo's ability to act so quickly would launch an attack after he left the colonial satellite.

Moreover, judging by the information from Aslan's mouth, the attack was very successful. From this, Kreuzer could judge that this was a long-planned operation with considerable preparation. Otherwise, it would not have been possible to destroy the colonial satellites to such an extent that they could not be repaired.

As Kreuzer pondered, Aslan's voice rang out.

"Captain. The chairman told us to go in. ”

Kreuzer woke up from his thoughts, nodded with a blank expression, and walked into the office with Aslan.

The office was set up as before, except that the lights seemed to be a little dimmer than when Kreuzer had arrived. As soon as Kreuzer's eyes entered the office, he immediately spotted the girl standing on the side with her hands on her back, Alice Pompeii.

"What a coincidence! Aslan. Who do you see that? After Kreuzer teased Aslan slightly, he came to Patrick and saluted, "Chairman, long time no see." ”

"Heh, Kreuzer, you guy is finally willing to show up." Patrick snorted, got up from the couch, walked up to Kreuzer and continued, "I didn't expect Captain Kreuzer to like to travel when he likes. ”

"Where. It was only a slight relief from the fatigue of the war. Kreuzer smiled slightly, seemingly unaware of the meaning of Patrick's words.

"Hmph. That's fine. Patrick stared at Kreuzer for a moment, then looked back at Aslan and said, "Aslan." Take Elik Pompeii out first! Starting tomorrow, Elico Pompeii will be transferred out of Team Kreuzer on a special mission. ”

"Special mission?" Aslan was stunned for a moment, and involuntarily exclaimed.

Who knew that Aslan's performance was suddenly met with Patrick's reproach. "Aslan Sarah! What are you still rubbing?! Take Elico Pompeii out! ”

Aslan was shocked, and hurriedly saluted: "Yes!" Chairman, Captain, I take my leave! ”

Watching Aslan's back disappear behind the gate with Eric's departure, Patrick sighed secretly.

"It's young people, after all. Is the chairman pushing too hard? This does not seem to be a good thing for Aslan, who is not yet mature. At this moment, Kreuzer's voice seemed to sound at the right time.

"Humph! Not yet mature? How old are our adjusters working? Now Aslan is long past the age when he should start a family on his own. Patrick snorted coldly and then said, "Don't mention Aslan. Next, Kreuzer and you continue on the mission of chasing Long Legs. ”

"Earth?" Kreuzer immediately thought of the long legs, the environment in which the Archangel was now situated. "No problem. It's just that Aslan, it seems that they haven't experienced the battle in the atmosphere yet. What's more, Yitzhak and Diego, who landed on Earth first, seem to have not completely escaped the influence of gravity, resulting in their combat power level being far inferior to the level shown in the universe. ”

"If you're not used to it, go train! How much time is left for us now? Patrick clenched his fists and said loudly. We don't have time to give them a step-by-step approach. ”

At this point, Kreuzer also knew that Patrick had given an ultimatum. But this is also what Kreuzer wants, after all, if the mission fails because of Aslan and Yitzhak's inability to adapt to the influence of gravity, Kreuzer, as the captain, will not be able to get rid of any responsibility. But now that he said that, Kreuzer was confident enough to get rid of unnecessary trouble.

"Yes! Your Excellency the President. Kreuzer saluted.

"Hmm."

Just as Kreuzer was about to leave, Patrick suddenly said something.

"If you have time, let Aslan contact Alico Pompeii."

Although he heard it clearly, Kreuzer pretended to be the chairman of the committee, what you said.

"Chairman?"

But at this time, Patrick had no desire to continue, but raised his hand and waved it and said, "Okay." Captain Kreuzer, go on your mission! ”

"Yes!"

With the door completely isolating Kreuzer's figure from the outside, Patrick looked at his office, and then at the family photo on the edge of the table, and for a moment, Patrick's mind began to wander. Since the death of his wife Renoa in Junius 7, he has gradually lost his attention to Aslan, and more of his energy has been constantly invested in ZAFT, in revenge for the United Earth.

And now, Siegel Klein, who was once a close friend, has parted ways with him on this path. If this continues, it will inevitably affect Aslan and Lux's marriage contract. What's more, as the war progressed, he seemed to vaguely see that another Lux was constantly awakening. If he hadn't interfered at this time, perhaps one day in the future, Aslan might have shot himself at Lux's demagogy.

"Something has to be done to stop it." It was at this thought that Elik Pompeii, who had a close relationship with Aslan, came into his sights. After a little understanding, Patrick was very surprised by the unexpected appearance of Ericle Pompeii. From the point of view of intelligence, Alico Pompeii is a tuner with excellent genes, and has MS research and development capabilities that are superior to most ZAFT researchers, and more importantly, Alico Pompeii seems to have a great love for Aslan.

Therefore, Patrick quickly summoned Ericle Pompeii, and after many interviews, he secretly made a decision to put the girl in charge of a special project of the ZAFT. And this special project is also related to Aslan, and I believe that under the leadership of this relationship, Erico Pompeii will do her best to serve and contribute to ZAFT. At that time, when the day of ZAFT's victory, Erico Pompeii will not be unable to reach the top of PLANT as the young grandmother of the Sara family.

"Is it just that Aslan will give up on Lux?" Thinking of the little face of the singer girl who can confuse all beings, Patrick faintly feels distrust of his son's self-sufficiency.