Just as He Kui had fired three shots to dismantle the main offensive from the opposite side, a sudden, sickly green beam shot out from the distant buildings, heading straight for He Kui's cockpit.
However, as if he had anticipated it, He Kui dodged the green beam, and a thin mist began to seep into Blitz. Before long, that Mobile Suit quickly lost control.
Watching the immediate effect before him, He Kui's eyes brightened.
The Nano Machines were more powerful than he had imagined, or rather, their ability to counter the Mirage was stronger than expected.
As long as he spread out the Nano Machines, they would automatically detect hidden entities around him; the Mirage merely rendered itself invisible, not nonexistent.
Easily, He Kui was able to locate the massive hidden target.
Then, he could effortlessly disable Blitz's main control system. If these Nano Machines could also provide defense, then he would have both offense and defense.
"There may still be enemy forces in the outer space; I'll leave this to you."
After inserting the communication into the guard's communication system, He Kui accelerated and flew downwards.
At the very bottom of the hourglass-shaped Colony Satellite, there was something akin to a launch pad for battleships.
Usually, May City had no use for it, but now it was quite convenient.
Quickly unlocking the layers of security with a password, He Kui entered the vastness of space.
"No signal."
At this moment, three Blitz pilots hidden near April City and May City spoke.
"We've lost contact for three minutes; launch the nuclear bomb immediately."
"For a blue and pure universe."
"For a blue and pure universe."
"For a blue and pure universe."
The three repeated in unison, their eyes filled with fervor as they aimed at the target and pressed the launch button. Suddenly, six nuclear missiles appeared out of thin air, three heading towards May and three towards April.
At the same time, they noticed the appearance of a pure white Mobile Suit. Seeing this, they exchanged cruel smiles in unison.
No matter what, at such a close distance, he could no longer save the Colony Satellite; even if he used his body as a shield, it would be futile.
The Mobile Suit near Zone One was destined to become a sacrificial offering.
The more they thought about it, the more evident the brutality in their eyes became.
It was as if they could already see the brilliant fireworks blooming in space, carrying the filthy blood of Coordinators.
They had only considered their own safety distance when launching; at such a close range, even if the defense forces discovered and opened fire in time, the entire Colony Satellite would suffer catastrophic damage.
But He Kui did not need to fire; he merely slid his hand across the control panel.
Against the backdrop of space, silver mist quickly split into two paths and invaded the six nuclear bombs.
The missiles that had been launched collided with the hard, glass-like outer wall in the fervent gaze of the three.
There was no explosion as imagined.
Under the immense impact, the missiles did not detonate; the kinetic energy of the missiles could not shake the massive Colony Satellite and was instead deflected away.
The disparity of the scene was so great that the three were momentarily stunned.
"Propulsion system failure, remote detonation."
As the captain of the remaining trio, he spoke urgently.
"No response."
"Damn logistics team! It must be that masked man's conspiracy!"
"He deliberately led us to our deaths!"
"Self-destruct!"
Although the communication channel was chaotic, the three still split up and charged towards the nearby Colony Satellite.
However, they were not given the time to act recklessly; He Kui had already manipulated the nanorobots to directly burn the enemy's Mobile Suit.
Looking at the battlefield that had essentially become a foregone conclusion, He Kui let out a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, it was only these few; if there had been more nuclear bombs or Mobile Suits, his insufficient number of nanorobots would not have been able to cope.
On the other side, the three, whose communication systems had been paralyzed, could only sit in this space coffin in terror.
It was that Mobile Suit's doing; although they couldn't communicate, the three simultaneously understood the situation.
But what was the means of attack?
That Mobile Suit merely waved its hand, and they were already immobilized.
Is he a god? The three could think of no other possibility and could only huddle together, trembling uncontrollably.
Not out of fear, but because He Kui had also disabled their temperature control systems.
If they weren't wearing helmets, they would have already perished.
"Director He, we owe you this time."
Half an hour had passed since the incident, and Zala, who had learned the ins and outs from reports and He Kui, was now solemnly looking at him.
"I only did what I was supposed to do, Chairman Zala."
"Mm."
Zala did not respond, his gaze rare with a hint of lingering fear.
Without He Kui and his new Mobile Suit, the two most important Colony Satellites would have long since become cosmic dust, taking with them the lives of five hundred thousand people, not to mention the Clyne faction in April City, his old friends, and his daughter.
If they all perished, he would hardly be able to suppress the pressure from the Zala faction back home, and it could very well trigger an even more brutal war.
This was something PLANT did not want to see.
Old Zala, who had not lost his loved ones, appeared exceptionally rational.
"What are our losses this time?"
Not receiving a response, He Kui pondered and continued to ask the visibly pale Zala.
"So far, 167 dead, 23 seriously injured, 12 lightly injured."
"Those damned naturals!"
It was better not to mention it; as soon as He Kui brought up the topic, Zala's face twisted even more.
"We will make them pay."
He Kui paused after speaking, feeling as if he had quoted Creuset's line, but he probably wouldn't say it like that.
Unfortunately, he didn't come; otherwise, they could have used the advantage of the Mobile Suit to keep him here.
"Yes."
Hearing He Kui's words, Zala's expression normalized a bit.
Looking at the young man before him, Zala felt even more conflicted.
With Creuset in the lead, he no longer knew whom to trust.
But thinking of the other party's performance just now, Zala steadied himself; being willing to take such great risks to protect PLANT, even if it was to be close to Lacus, was still far more reliable than Creuset.
At least, it was much more reliable for PLANT.
"How did they get in? Do you have any clues?"
Zala asked.
"Yes, they likely used asteroids and inertia to drift in from the outskirts of PLANT."
He Kui lowered his gaze and replied.
"We've already checked the outskirts; there were no findings."
"They may have already left."
Hearing He Kui's words, Zala's brows furrowed even deeper.
"Can the radar be upgraded?"
"Yes, but it will take time, about twenty days."
"Do it as soon as possible; you discuss the specifics with Joule. The sooner, the better."
"Understood."
He Kui did not hesitate to comply.
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