Chapter 370: Evidence within the Atlantic Federation

After successfully arranging for the Asuka siblings to settle into their residential area and organizing their courses, He Kui turned his attention back to the Z Gundam.

Thanks to his tireless efforts alongside Sulei and Shihe, the exterior design of the Z Gundam had been completed.

With the Gundanium Alloy refined on the moon, he was almost ready to finalize this Gundam.

Thinking this, He Kui quickly sent his design to Amalfi.

"We have received the data for the exterior, and it is quite comprehensive. However, the cost of this transformation structure is still too high, and with the low production rate of Gundanium Alloy, mass production will be difficult," Amalfi said.

Although their transaction involved He Kui providing Gundam designs in exchange for lunar benefits, this collaboration could certainly continue.

Moreover, the proposal He Kui provided was indeed powerful. Although the Z Gundam still relied on electricity, the generator was installed in the legs.

Each leg had one, while the body served as a supplementary engine, achieving output balance through force field modulation.

The output was higher than that of ordinary Gundams, and with the addition of thermal inhibitors, it could even accomplish solo atmospheric entry missions.

There were even two sets of engines: one for space with rocket propulsion, and the other for atmospheric use with a ramjet engine.

Although changing them took three hours, it was still relatively quick.

It was practically an essential artifact for surprise attacks.

Just imagine, if this Mobile Suit were equipped with Mirage particles or other specialized systems, what kind of impact it would have on the battlefield.

"I will try to improve it," He Kui nodded.

"Then I won't disturb your work any further," Amalfi said before hanging up. It was understandable that he wanted to make improvements, but currently, he lacked the technology, and this Z Gundam couldn't even be called a Z Gundam yet.

The frame used PS Armor to achieve the necessary transformation strength instead of the enhanced Gundanium Alloy.

Given the current strength of Gundanium Alloy, further enhancement was quite challenging.

As for the system for Newtypes, it was also absent. The nuclear engine was designed to allow for the replacement of the ordinary motor with a nuclear engine, but its output was likely not as strong as that of the original Z Gundam.

Of course, despite this, this Gundam still held an indescribable importance.

Since he had agreed, his next task was naturally the formal development of the Z Gundam.

He Kui patted his face, realizing that the more he helped the Defense Committee, the greater his benefits would be.

It was clearly a community of interests, so despite the trouble, He Kui did not shirk his responsibilities.

Moreover, if this Mobile Suit could help them achieve victory sooner, it would be a good thing.

Just then, He Kui received another communication, this time from a secure channel.

Currently, only a few people would use a secure channel to contact him.

"Mattias, long time no see."

Upon opening the communication, He Kui smiled at the familiar face he hadn't seen in a while.

"Is there progress from Creuset's side?"

"Yes, we have managed to piece together an effective chain of evidence based on Creuset's traces before he reached PLANT, which can indicate that he came from the La Flaga family."

Although this evidence couldn't directly prove that Creuset was a replicant, it could certainly undermine his claims of seeking refuge before arriving at PLANT.

Moreover, the infamous Mu also came from the La Flaga family.

With some speculation about replicants, he would naturally be suspected.

"That's good news," He Kui couldn't help but smile broadly at this.

"Yes, but this evidence is still on Earth," Mattias said, seemingly intentionally saving this piece of information for last.

"Earth?"

"That's right. Currently, most flights to space are halted due to the mass driver, and that data has been encrypted, making remote transmission impossible."

"Moreover, long-distance transmission is easily intercepted."

Intercepting signals during wartime was not an unusual occurrence.

"We don't need to bring it up; we can hand it directly to the ZAFT military on Earth."

"That's true, but we don't have anyone we can trust, and this intelligence is still in La Flaga's hometown."

"Atlantic Federation?"

"To be precise, it's in Montana, but yes, it is within the Atlantic Federation."

"When will your people return?"

At this moment, Creuset, having obtained the new Mobile Suit, was still engaged in combat at the moon base against the Atlantic Federation and couldn't spare any hands.

It was crucial to gather evidence quickly; otherwise, Creuset's lingering thoughts would become a significant problem.

"They're missing."

"..."

He Kui's lips curled slightly at this.

"Isn't your friend 'Pallas'? Perhaps they have a way."

Mattias looked directly into his eyes and said.

"My people might not necessarily be in trouble; they could also be hiding somewhere. We underestimated Rukini."

They had thought the opponent would only operate behind the scenes, destroying evidence with viruses, but it turned out he was determined enough to personally capture his targets.

Although He Kui had ways to retaliate, such as sabotaging the opponent's business, the distance from Earth was too great, and with the Neutron Jammer on Earth, he was powerless.

"Mm."

He Kui fell silent upon hearing this.

Previously, he had no choice but to wait for news, but now that there was a glimmer of hope, the sooner, the better.

Moreover, with each passing minute, the intelligence could become even more dangerous.

"I will give it a try."

"That's good. I will send you the last known location of that intelligence officer along with all contact information."

That officer was one of his most capable subordinates.

Hearing that He Kui was going to reach out, Mattias visibly relaxed.

"Then..."

"Wait, Mattias."

"What about Setona?"

As Mattias was about to hang up the communication, He Kui quickly interjected.

"..."

As they were about to get busy, he was still thinking about Setona.

Despite internally complaining, Mattias helplessly nodded.

"She went out to have some fun. When she returns in a couple of days, you can come to pick her up."

"Okay."

Hearing this, He Kui was finally satisfied and ended the communication with Mattias.

Although his evidence was still in the Atlantic Federation, there was no point in rushing. Looking at the map in front of him, He Kui thought.

That intelligence officer was in the city of Great Falls in central Montana.

The reason for being there was that the La Flaga family's mansion was located nearby.

This town was famous for its proximity to the Great Falls of the Missouri River, and it was also the industrial and commercial center of Montana, with numerous military factories and an air force base nearby.

Montana was known as the "Sky Country" because it was the smallest state within the Atlantic Federation.

In terms of safety, comfort, and livability, it was top-notch.

It was no surprise that Mu's father chose to settle there.

However, that was the countryside; the town itself resembled a typical developed city.

Old, murky, and somewhat decayed and crowded.

Getting Aegis to infiltrate would be challenging but not impossible. However, entering the Atlantic Federation in its current form posed too great a risk. Aegis needed to change its appearance physically, removing those misleading feminine features, and the mask would need to be transformed into a face mask.

Sending the South American Aegis over was the last resort, but before that, he needed to try to send the new Aegis directly down, of course, without involving Luo for now.

Without giving him a moment to relax, He Kui had just completed the basic design of the new Aegis when he found Dearka, who was still at PLANT.

"He Kui, long time no see! What brings you here?"

Dearka looked like he had just returned to the base, still dressed in his sharp Red Uniform.

"When are you guys heading back to Earth?"

"Probably the day after tomorrow."

Although considering He Kui's role as a technical advisor in the military, Dearka didn't provide too many details about the departure time.

It wasn't that he was untrusting; it was just that not saying it was a safeguard for He Kui.

After all, if anything unexpected happened after revealing the information, He Kui would become a suspect.