Chapter 390: Forbidden and Forbidden

"The plan has been successfully completed."

After retrieving Shin back into the Mobile Suit, He Kui immediately closed the hatch.

Just as he was about to escape the battlefield, Little Bird spotted Dearka in their flight path. At that moment, Dearka's Backpack had already been slashed away by Forbidden's scythe, and although the system he had programmed adjusted the output power to maintain the balance of the machine, it could only ensure that it wouldn't sink.

Forbidden was now charging forward, taking advantage of the moment when Storm Power had decreased.

"Save him?"

Shihe guessed He Kui's next move.

"Yeah, he can't die."

For both public and private reasons.

With that thought, He Kui disguised the Mobile Suit as a Federation unit and rapidly approached Strike beneath the water's surface.

"There's only one chance."

He Kui reminded.

Although they were disguised, as long as they were targeted, the enemy's radar would still sound the alarm.

"Understood."

As they spoke, Dearka was forced by Forbidden to fire all the missiles on both sides of his Mobile Suit to temporarily push back the enemy.

"Such a tank!"

In the face of life and death, Dearka couldn't help but complain.

Physical attacks could be countered with TP Armor, while energy weapons could be deflected with Energy Deflection Armor.

Overall, it was just too tough.

The recent barrage had at least hit 50% but only scratched the paint.

"Nicol has already diverted the battlefield. If we can make it back this time, I'll definitely ask He Kui to build a sturdier Mobile Suit and finally get that Yuu Shield."

While still thinking, he activated the weapon systems on his back and the two guns in his hands, turning on the fire control radar.

"No matter what, I can't die too pathetically."

Compared to when he was initially pursuing the Archangel, the boy who had experienced so much life and death had silently begun to change.

"Die!"

The green-haired pilot of Forbidden, Shani Andras, shouted madly, not even caring as his foul saliva sprayed onto his helmet.

He could already imagine the scene of the scythe cleaving this annoying Mobile Suit in half.

However, the unexpected came suddenly; without any alarms sounding from either of their machines, He Kui's blue Forbidden burst forth from the water, sending up a spray.

One hand held a Trident, the other a Sonic Pulse Gun.

The Trident aimed at the sensitive monitor while the pulse gun targeted the hard cockpit.

Yet, at this critical moment, Andras Lass instinctively reacted.

After countless enhancements, she had developed a keen reaction speed, and in this moment, without the effects of the drug, they were definitely stronger than the Elite Red Coat.

Andras Lass maneuvered the Mobile Suit quickly to the side, a shield on her shoulder blocking the cockpit. However, the Trident couldn't evade due to the limits of the Mobile Suit's movement and pierced directly into Forbidden's main monitor.

At that moment, Forbidden's opponent, Strike, although unaware of why they were fighting among themselves, as a professional Elite Red Coat, quickly aimed his two Beam Rifles at Forbidden's unprotected legs.

The fierce beams silently sliced through the legs; the Mobile Suit equipped only with TP Armor could not withstand the power of the beams, and the legs exploded, sending Forbidden plummeting into the sea.

"Damn it!! Die!!"

Even without leg thrusters, Forbidden, as an elite Mobile Suit, had a very durable structure. After being knocked into the water, it immediately shouted and charged back up.

"He has lost his leg thrusters; the Mobile Suit's acceleration has decreased by 32%, maximum speed reduced by 28%, and maneuverability decreased by 56%."

"There are also more defensive blind spots."

As a data observer, Shihe dutifully reported, displaying a defensive quadrant map of Forbidden on He Kui's screen.

Most of the defenses were at the front or back, with tricky positions.

"Thanks, but Dearka is getting stronger."

The battlefield is a place that hones people; even among the Elite Red Coats, there are strengths and weaknesses, and Dearka's abilities were clearly moving in the direction of Yzak.

As they spoke, a massive splash erupted from the water's surface, and Forbidden's scythe was already slicing toward the culprit.

He Kui reacted quickly, diving back beneath the surface while activating the laser communication system to connect directly with Strike.

"This is the blind spot map; you handle the back yourself."

He Kui sent the organized data from Shihe directly to Dearka.

"Who are you!?"

Having survived, Dearka frowned and questioned.

The voice didn't sound like Aegis, but it felt strangely familiar.

"A passing masked rider."

"What?"

Hearing such an absurd response, even Dearka was taken aback.

"Anyway, I'm leaving; you help me block him."

"Why should I follow your orders!"

Even though he said that, seeing Forbidden charge at He Kui again, he used his Beam Rifle to interrupt Forbidden's attack path.

"Because I just saved you?"

"And we left some things at your base; remember to let Andrew take a look."

Thinking he knew Dearka well enough, He Kui shrugged and ignored the pursuing Forbidden as he began to submerge.

"How mysterious."

With a complaint, Dearka, not sensing any malice and feeling a strange familiarity, began shooting at Forbidden's blind spot beneath the water with the machine guns on his back and head.

Although TP Armor could ignore these projectiles, the bullets hitting the Mobile Suit would still affect its speed, not to mention that this Mobile Suit was targeting some hard-to-evade spots.

It was clearly becoming even more annoying.

As the effects of the drug gradually wore off, the now irritable Andras Lass growled and charged toward Strike again.

Seeing this scene, He Kui finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sorry, did I scare you?"

Having left the center of the battlefield, He Kui finally had time to look at the girl who had been quietly nestled in his arms.

"I'm fine."

Yulis frowned uncomfortably but still managed to say.

It was different from the brief high-intensity exercise in Montana where He Kui had held back.

Back then, it was just some minor Dagger series enemies, and He Kui had enough energy to dodge.

But on the front lines, He Kui didn't dare to hold back while taking care of Yulis, so from the moment they crash-landed on the enemy flagship and fought their way to Midway Island Base, He Kui had been using the strength of an elite Red Uniform.

In fact, Yulis not passing out was enough to surprise He Kui.

"Get some sleep."

In the cramped cockpit, He Kui said softly.

"Okay."

As the girl gradually drifted into slumber, He Kui stood up from the radar room and stretched widely.

Things had finally come to a close.

"Shihe, keep an eye on her; Mattias, find someone to bring her up."

"Okay~"

At this moment, Shihe also let out a sigh of relief, her face breaking into a cute smile, which made He Kui's heart stir, and he couldn't help but lean down to place a gentle kiss on Shihe's cherry lips.

"Thank you."

Without Shihe, he would have found it difficult to accomplish this alone.

"No need to be polite~"

Shihe smiled, her jade hand brushing against He Kui's cheek. Although her face still bore the weariness from the battles, it was filled with unwavering determination.

(End of Chapter)