Chapter 166: Chapter One Hundred and Sixty-Four: Left Hand or Right Hand?

After resting for a few days and confirming that the VEGAN forces no longer posed a threat to the Big Ring Base, the emergency defense troops who had been hastily summoned were now preparing to return to their original posts or carry out new missions.

"General, are you leaving already?"

"It's such a pity. I was hoping to learn some MS piloting tips from the Colonel."

At the moment of parting, Alisa and Max, the two newcomers, felt a deep sense of regret. They had finally gotten the chance to be close to their idols, and perhaps even receive some guidance to improve their piloting skills. However, during the mission, they had mostly stayed on their respective ships, with few opportunities for interaction, let alone special instruction.

"Thump, thump~"

"Ouch~!" x2

Yang Hui lightly tapped both of their heads and scolded them half-jokingly, "What tips are you talking about? The right way to grow is to train seriously and strive to survive every battle. Stop thinking about shortcuts."

"Yes, sir!" x2

"Alright, we're off. We'll meet again if there's a chance."

"Yes! Best of luck to the General, the Lieutenant General, and the Colonel!" xN

They saluted each other and then boarded their respective ships. There was regret and reluctance, but more than anything, there was anticipation for the next meeting, and of course... some frustration.

"Asemu~!"

As soon as they returned to the Diva, Alisa, Max, and Albright surrounded Asemu, looking menacing and ready to confront him, almost rolling up their sleeves to get physical.

"Gulp~" Asemu stepped back repeatedly, cornered against the wall, "Wh... What's the matter?"

"How dare you ask us what's the matter! You traitor!" Alisa grabbed Asemu by the collar and scolded.

"Huh? What? How am I a traitor?"

"You, you, you! You're a traitor! A selfish traitor!"

"That's right. We understand that you're close to the General and the others, but did you ever think about us when you were getting special treatment?"

"Gulp~" Asemu broke into a cold sweat under Alisa and Max's relentless questioning.

He had genuinely forgotten about this. When he was younger, he had also received guidance from Yang Hui and Graham. Moreover, he had been so immersed in venting and growing that it never occurred to him that his comrades might also need guidance from Yang Hui and the others.

"Seems like you forgot?" Even the usually calm and big brother-like Albright crossed his arms and gave Asemu a stern look.

I know you're close to them, and it's normal for you to get special treatment. Outsiders can't participate, and that's understandable, but you didn't even mention it. Isn't that a bit too much?

"Well... Uh..."

"All hands, assemble!"

"Ah! The Captain's calling for assembly! I have to go!"

Asemu couldn't find a reasonable excuse to save himself. At the critical moment, Woolf came to his rescue. Asemu quickly broke free from Alisa's grip and ran towards Woolf.

"..." The three of them were stunned for a moment, then their anger boiled over.

"You jerk! Don't think you can run away!"

"Stop right there, you traitor!"

"Don't think this is over! Hmph!"

...

Compared to the laughter and joy in the hangar, the atmosphere in the Captain's office was much heavier.

"In the last battle, we captured some VEGAN MS. After a thorough and detailed analysis, we found materials exclusive to the Earth Sphere's Solon Tech Group in the components used in the mobile suits," Flit explained to Mireille, presenting the evidence he had uncovered.

"An Earth Sphere company is working for VEGAN!?" Mireille was initially shocked but quickly calmed down. She remembered that Yang Hui had once mentioned to her that there were collaborators within the Federation who had betrayed them multiple times.

"Yes."

"So that's why the Diva is being dispatched to the Colony where Solon Tech is located?"

"To avoid alerting them, sending a small elite force to investigate is the most appropriate. I will also be accompanying this mission."

"The Commander is coming on the Diva? With all due respect, wouldn't this task be better suited for the Celestial Being unit..."

It wasn't that Mireille looked down on herself or the crew of the Diva, but within the Federation, no unit could be considered elite in comparison to the Celestial Being unit. If Solon Tech was indeed a traitor, then the Colony where it was based might have already fallen. Completing this mission with just the Diva would be... difficult.

"The Celestial Being unit has other tasks and can't be spared. In the current situation, only the Diva is available," Flit sighed.

Although he was the overall commander, there were more elite units in the Federation than the Diva, but...

Firstly, their numbers and scale were larger than the Diva's, which could easily alert the enemy; secondly, within the entire Federation, the only units Flit fully trusted were the Celestial Being unit and the Diva. The others had varying degrees of distrust.

"I see..."

"Use force if necessary. The cancer must be eradicated completely," Flit said harshly.

"But civilians could get hurt!" Mireille immediately objected. She was a righteous soldier who could not tolerate harm to innocent civilians.

Hearing this, Flit's harsh expression softened, "I knew you would object."

In fact, this was also one of the reasons he didn't assign this task to the Celestial Being unit. If Yang Hui had heard Flit say such things, he would have scolded him again.

"Flit..."

"But this is precisely why I'm accompanying you. When facing VEGAN, we must not be soft-hearted. They will exploit your kindness and take away what you hold most dear!"

"Ah!" Mireille was shocked by Flit's determination and understood his resolve. She accepted the order, "Understood."

Although she responded this way, Mireille secretly decided that this mission must minimize collateral damage to prevent Flit from taking extreme actions. She knew very well how deep Flit's hatred for VEGAN was. Although he had changed a lot under Yang Hui's influence...

Those who knew him well understood that he had merely hidden this hatred, and the longer it festered, the more violently it would erupt when it finally surfaced.

"I hope Yang Hui can stop you when the time comes, Flit."

...

Meanwhile, Yang Hui and the other two arrived on the bridge of the Baize.

"Captain!" xN

"Yo, I'm glad to see you're all in good spirits," Yang Hui waved with a smile, putting everyone at ease.

"Hehe, we're doing great!"

"Captain, give us the orders. Where are we heading this time?"

"For the bonus... I mean, for the peace of the Federation, we're always ready!"

"Haha, that's the spirit I like to see. Angola, what's the status of the supplies?"

"All done. As per the General's instructions, we've prepared three times the usual amount of supplies."

"Good, let's move out. Destination... Martian Sphere F224."

"Huh?"

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The order was given, and everyone was momentarily stunned, but they quickly snapped back to attention and began the launch procedures.

"Understood, Baize launching, destination Martian Zone F224."

"All departments, prepare for launch. Repeat, all departments, prepare for launch!"

"Plotting the designated course... Complete!"

"Disconnecting from the Big Ring Base, radar system online, energy connection check complete... All systems ready!"

"Engine ignition, moving at minimum speed. Full combat speed upon entering A194!"

"Understood, engine ignition, Baize launching!"

The engines roared to life, and the Baize departed from the Big Ring Base, once again venturing into the silent expanse of the cosmos.

Everyone who witnessed this scene paused their work and saluted the Celestial Being unit with the utmost respect. They were setting out once more, heading towards the most dangerous places to undertake the most challenging missions.

...

Once the launch procedures were completed, Angola Zuo asked Yang Hui, "Captain, what's the mission this time?"

Although the Celestial Being unit mostly operated behind enemy lines, this mission's coordinates were very close to Mars, marking the first time they would be venturing so deep into enemy territory. They weren't afraid, but there was certainly some concern.

"According to unreliable intelligence, there's a VEGAN X-Rounder research facility in the target area. The Commander has ordered us to destroy the facility and retrieve all X-Rounder-related research data."

"An X-Rounder research facility! I see." Angola Zuo nodded. The Federation placed great importance on X-Rounder research, and the Federation was far behind VEGAN in this field. If they had indeed located a VEGAN X-Rounder research facility, they would not let it go. But the concern was...

"Captain, what does 'unreliable intelligence' mean..."

"Take a look for yourselves." Once they entered autopilot, Yang Hui projected the intelligence Flit had given him onto the bridge for everyone to see.

"What! This is too vague!"

"Captain, are you kidding? This is obviously a trap!"

"Can this kind of intelligence really be trusted?"

"Hmm, at least they responsibly labeled it as 'unconfirmed'..."

Everyone voiced their opinions, but the consensus was clear—this intelligence was problematic.

Having fought alongside Yang Hui and the others for years, they had all developed a keen sense of danger. Without even needing to think deeply, they could tell that this intelligence was riddled with issues.

"Of course I know there are problems, but when it comes to X-Rounder research, even a 10% chance of accuracy is worth investigating. What? Are you scared?" Yang Hui's lips curled into a challenging smile as he addressed the group.

"Of course not! Even you, Captain, shouldn't underestimate us!"

"Scared? Compared to VEGAN, I'm more scared of the Captain's training drills."

"Stop talking! I'll have nightmares!"

"Captain, you're really joking. Those who are scared would have already transferred to other units or retired to live in peace."

"Anyway, it's not the first time. No matter how many VEGAN come, we'll kill them all!"

"Killing VEGAN is none of your business! The Captain and the others get the meat, I get the soup as the Chief Gunner, and you don't even get to gnaw on the bones!"

"Humph! Without me, the ace helmsman, the ship would have sunk long ago! How would you even fire the guns? With your right hand or your left?"

"Shut up! Without me constantly monitoring the radar detectors, you'd be ambushed!"

...

Hearing their retorts, Yang Hui's smile widened. Seeing a pack of eager wolves with their claws and fangs sharpened, he was very satisfied.

"Alright! Stay alert for enemies along the way. The rest of you, conserve your energy. We're preparing for a big one this time!"

"Howl~!" xN

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