Chapter 14: I Am Gundam

"Who is this?"

"Is this some kind of surprise for the tenth anniversary?" 

"Idiot, what does the Earth Sphere Federation's tenth anniversary celebration have to do with us in the AEU?". 

...

The crowd murmured, speculating, but everyone was curious about what the mysterious elderly figure would say.

A pair of seemingly ordinary students, who would one day become extraordinary, entered the school cafeteria, their eyes fixed on the TV screen.

"We, Celestial Being, are a private armed organization that wields the mobile suit **Gundam**. Our purpose is clear: to eradicate all wars from this world. We do not act for personal gain, but to end the scourge of war. We declare to all humanity, for any conflict caused by territory, religion, or energy, we will intervene with force. Countries, organizations, corporations that fuel these wars are also our targets. We are **Celestial Being**, an organization established to rid the world of war. Let me repeat…"

A raw, uncut video broadcast sent shockwaves across the world. A never-before-seen **mobile suit**, an ideology to eradicate war, and the shocking recognition that the speaker was someone who had been dead for over two hundred years—these were the topics dominating conversations, from breaking news to casual discussions over meals.

"Hahahaha, what a masterpiece! Using force to eliminate war... **Celestial Being**, their very existence is contradictory!" In a car, **Graham Aker** laughed heartily as he drove, parking at the side. His gaze turned to **Billy Katou**, filled with even more intense curiosity. "Billy, is this your secret? Is this what you intend to do? Fascinating... it's truly fascinating!"

"Is it? I don't find it fascinating. This is a declaration of war against the world," **Billy Katou** replied, stepping back slightly, speaking earnestly.

"Yeah, declaring war on the world as a private organization, taking on the world's animosity with such a small body. Isn't there anything more exciting than this? Tell me, Billy, is this really all there is? Using war to end war, with no ulterior motives? Really, just that, no further plans?" **Graham** asked, his voice laced with intrigue.

**Billy Katou** was startled. **Celestial Being's** plan had a later phase. What was revealed to the world was only the first phase, and even within **Celestial Being**, only a few knew about it. For an outsider like **Graham** to even hint at knowing, it was unsettling. Was it analysis, or had he somehow guessed it?

No... **Billy** knew **Graham** didn't have that kind of analytical ability.

"Intuition. I can feel that this plan isn't so simple. There must be something bigger coming. Otherwise, their contradictions are just too strange."

"Have you considered... maybe they're all just mad?" **Billy** whispered, almost hesitantly.

**Graham** looked at him as if he were an idiot. This was the first time **Billy** felt the weight of **Graham's** intellectual superiority.

"Are you the mad one?"

"Well, no... uh..."

"**Billy**, should I... heh heh..."

"I won't say anything. As a member of **Celestial Being**, I made my decision when I joined," **Billy Katou** responded sternly.

"Aren't you afraid of me...?" **Graham** didn't say it outright but gave a look that indicated a car was heading toward them.

"Would you?" **Billy** shot back, more confidently now.

"Well... alright, let's change the subject. I want to join," **Graham** said, his eyes glinting with an unspoken challenge.

"I can only say... I'll submit the request, but I can't guarantee it will be approved," **Billy Katou** replied. Though, he knew that someone like **Graham**—a pure, passionate ace pilot—wouldn't be turned down by **Celestial Being**. And, well...

"Isn't there **Yang Hui**?" **Billy** thought. That kind of ace... **Yang Hui** would never turn him down.

...

As nations erupted in chaos, military forces scrambled, and intelligence organizations mobilized, **Setsuna F. Seiei** and the **Di Randi brothers** were stationed on a remote, uninhabited island.

"We've taken over all the news channels from all the countries. They're saying some mysterious armed group has declared to the world that they want to eradicate war," **Neil Di Randi** remarked.

"Well, hardly anyone believes it," **Lyle Di Randi** shrugged.

**Setsuna F. Seiei** remained silent, staring at the water, ignoring the two. They had long gotten used to this. Because of his tragic past, **Setsuna** now cared only for the missions of the **Gundam** pilots. Plus, being so young, he still had some uncertainties about his future.

Just then, a new voice entered their conversation.

"Then make them believe it. **Celestial Being's** ideology can only be declared through action," **Wang Li Mei** appeared in front of them, carried by someone else.

"I say... can you put me down now? It's tiring to be carried like this," **Yang Hui** complained, glancing at her with disdain.

"Aiya, **Mr. Yang**, it's very impolite to discuss a lady's weight," **Wang Li Mei** replied, tightening her hold around **Yang Hui's** neck.

"Why don't you ask **Red Dragon**?"

"Unfortunately, **Mr. Yang**, **Red Dragon** has another task, so I had to ask you to do it."

"Yeah right, another task? I know exactly why you kept him behind. You saw the killing gaze **Red Dragon** shot at me when we left, didn't you?"

"Hey, **Mr. Yang**, you're really... uh... a bit too much, huh? Does **Princess Huang** know?" The **Di Randi brothers** were utterly shocked as they looked at **Yang Hui**.

"Not like that! I didn't! She insisted on clinging to me! Help me get her off me!" **Yang Hui** complained, a look of frustration on his face.

"But your argument is utterly unconvincing," the **Di Randi brothers** responded simultaneously, as if rehearsed.

**Yang Hui** sighed. There was no way out. He had to walk to the shore and put **Wang Li Mei** down, glaring at her to intimidate her.

Sadly, it had no effect.

"Any new tasks?" **Setsuna F. Seiei** suddenly asked, interrupting the conversation. He wasn't interested in gossip, nor did he want trivial matters to delay their mission.

"Yes. The second mission has arrived. The location is on **Ceylon Island**. Your three **Gundams** will carry it out. Is that okay?" **Yang Hui** asked.

"Of course."

"I trust the craftsmanship of the **Gundams** you and **Ian** built for us."

"Completing the mission is the duty of a **Gundam** pilot."

The three of them nodded and began boarding their suits.

Unlike the original, this time, the **Main Gundam** and **D-Tengu** didn't descend from space, but were instead deployed from Earth. Even though it appeared that a few fewer **Gundams** would still accomplish the task, it was...

"Is the **Secret Gundam** ready?" **Yang Hui** asked **Wang Li Mei**, watching the three **Gundams** take off.

"Ready at any time. Are you planning to enter the field personally, **Mr. Yang**? Could it be too early?" **Wang Li Mei** asked, frowning.

"I'm not worried about the other missions, but I can't relax about the Earth Sphere Federation," **Yang Hui** replied as he and **Wang Li Mei** headed back.

"What's the problem with the Earth Sphere Federation?" **Wang Li Mei** was just a **Celestial Being** agent, not high-ranking, so she wasn't privy to much of the internal information.

"Well, before I left, I left behind a lot of things. I don't know how much has been done in these years," **Yang Hui** said, pride evident in his tone.

"Should we inform **Princess Huang**?" **Wang Li Mei** asked with concern.

"No need. She's already aware. Her plans were based on that foundation," **Yang Hui** replied.

For some reason, **Wang Li Mei** felt slightly displeased. Though she understood that **Princess Huang** had a higher position within **Celestial Being**, she couldn't help but feel bothered.

If she had only been slightly dissatisfied, **Yang Hui's** next words would have completely fueled her jealousy.

"Even if her plans have flaws, it's okay. I'll be her patch, fixing all the problems." **Yang Hui** said, a smile of contentment crossing his face.

...

On the other side of **Ceylon Island**, where a high concentration of **GN particles** concealed their movements from all radar detection, the three **Gundam** pilots heard everything clearly.

"This kid... better get over the

re quickly," **Yang Hui** sighed, pushing the throttle forward. The **Secret Gundam** accelerated toward **Ceylon Island**.