"Chief of Staff, long time no see."
He Kui had just stepped off the ship when he saw the familiar Chief of Staff waiting for him ahead.
"Director He!"
At this moment, Uncle solemnly saluted him, and with his movement, the two aides behind him did the same.
"We're on the same level, right?"
He Kui smiled as he stepped down from the ship.
"No, it's Director He who saved our homeland."
"It's our homeland for everyone."
He Kui humbly replied.
In just a few days, He Kui had gradually gotten used to the enthusiasm of the people from PLANT.
"Truly worthy of being Director He."
The staff member smiled, and the flattery in his expression became uncontrollable.
The Chief of Staff's salute was partly due to genuine gratitude, and partly because He Kui was about to be promoted.
With his current popularity, being elected as a legislator was a sure thing.
And as a legislator, he would also be someone who needed to be saluted, just a matter of time.
Thinking this, the staff member couldn't help but feel pleased with his foresight in establishing a good relationship with He Kui early on.
He had made a friend who was a legislator! Although there had been some unpleasantness before, and there was quite an age gap between them, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a friendship across generations.
In the future, saying that his friend was a legislator would greatly enhance his status.
"Director He, this way please. I've prepared a banquet, all the ingredients just arrived from South America. The chickens, ducks, and fish I saw were still lively."
"No need."
He Kui shook his head.
"There's no need to go to such trouble. Like before, let's just eat something casually and get to work."
At this moment, one of the officers, who had initially harbored some grievances due to He Kui's appearance, paused his movements.
Not everyone could accept the change in status; the He Kui in his memory was still that young man who needed to come over for various experiments.
Although there was no real conflict between them, he wasn't used to being overly respectful towards He Kui.
While he could flatter He Kui at the banquet, he wasn't particularly inclined to do so.
Hearing He Kui's words, the officer's earlier resentment dissipated somewhat, replaced by a growing admiration due to his guilt over his previous thoughts.
Of course, He Kui had no idea that his single statement held such power; he simply wanted to return home sooner.
His rice was still growing robustly, and while the borders were currently safe, who knew if any spies had infiltrated?
He also wondered how the clan managed to have so many spies that they couldn't be eliminated.
Being cautious was never a bad thing.
"Uh..."
Hearing He Kui's words, the staff member looked a bit conflicted.
"Is that how we decide?"
He Kui spoke again, this time with a hint of seriousness.
Although he didn't pressure anyone, he had directly made a decision for the other party.
At this point, if the staff member refused again, it would be quite disrespectful.
And because of this, the staff member could only agree.
Of course, although it was said to be a casual meal, the staff member did not treat them poorly.
Not to mention how He Kui fared, at least Sulei directly had two bowls of rice.
"What's wrong?!"
Sulei, meeting He Kui's gaze, put down her bowl and pouted at him.
"Nothing."
He Kui walked over to Sulei and gently touched the flatness of her stomach.
"Don't tell me you're pregnant?"
"Is that a bad thing?!"
Sulei glared at He Kui.
"Very good!"
Hearing He Kui's suddenly cheerful words, Sulei's heart raced like a deer that had run away from home, bouncing around inside her.
"Fool, it's not that easy for us."
"Lei, do you want it?"
"I don't know."
Though she said that, a hint of reluctance still showed in the girl's eyes.
"If it were to happen, it would still be with Shihe; your genetic compatibility is the highest."
Although second-generation Coordinators faced difficulties in reproduction, He Kui was a first-generation.
His chances were still greater than those of an average second-generation Coordinator.
"We're still young."
As He Kui spoke and was about to make another move, the ship's communicator suddenly rang in the room, where even the sound of a falling silver needle could be clearly heard.
"Captain, what's going on?"
He Kui calmed himself and quickly answered the call. For safety, he didn't even leave the ship; after all, the living facilities here were complete, resembling a small living area.
"Director He, our ship's radar has received a warning from Mirage."
The captain said nervously.
"Have you notified the staff? How far are they from us?"
"Already notified, 1500, outside Boaz."
Hearing this, He Kui let out a sigh of relief, but his brow furrowed even more.
If they truly had enough nuclear bombs, they certainly wouldn't plan to raid their homeland.
This meant that their nuclear bombs should be limited.
At least not enough to destroy Boaz. If that were the case, why were they coming here? Had his intelligence leaked? Or had the opposing command guessed their movements? Meanwhile, on the bridge, Matiss, watching Boaz raise its shield, cast a cold glance at Creuset.
"According to our internal technicians' estimates, they shouldn't have mastered counter-detection methods this quickly."
Their presence here was entirely due to Creuset.
Otherwise, they would still be lurking within PLANT.
Now it seemed that if it weren't for Creuset's prior warning about the lunar supply, they might have already been discovered.
"Don't underestimate He Kui, Lord Matiss."
In reality, Creuset had become numb, feeling that it was no surprise for any miracle to happen with He Kui.
This time was no different; he didn't even need intelligence, as Creuset could guess it was definitely He Kui's doing.
"Hmph, we will kill him sooner or later."
Thinking of that person who had rejected their olive branch, Matiss's gaze turned even more dangerous, like a venomous snake hiding in the shadows.
"When will the new Thunderbolt Short Sword N be ready?"
"It will take another three weeks."
The intelligence officer reported from the front.
"That's too late. Have we clarified the position of Genesis and that mysterious white Mobile Suit piloted by He Kui?"
"Not yet, but it should be of the same type as the Gundam that appeared in Alaska; the difference is in its Backpack System."
Creuset leaned forward and said.
"If we can't find out, we'll have to launch our plans early."
Matiss said, gritting his teeth as he looked at Creuset.
"My people will track down Genesis and the mysterious Mobile Suit; you come with me to Earth!"
"Of course."
Hearing Matiss's words, Creuset's lips curled into a sinister smile.
As the two spoke, Boaz's Positron Cannon attack had already arrived as expected.
Neither of them panicked; the pure black battleship, resembling the Archangel, revealed its form while also raising a light shield around it.
Easily, it blocked the attack.
"It's the enemy flagship; it could very well be the motherships that attacked our homeland."
He Kui clenched his fists as he observed the scene ahead.
"They seem to be leaving."
The captain said.
"Should we pursue?"
"No need to chase."
The distance was too far; although he could catch up, the GAT-X could not, which meant he woul
d have to face them alone with the Liberator. And with the light shield in place, while his
nanoparticles could penetrate, they would definitely be detected.
Moreover, they were likely well-supplied.
It was better not to act rashly without knowing the enemy's details.
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