Chapter 232: The Deeply Hidden Secret

"You're saying that Naturals can also pilot MS!?" Yang Hongyu could no longer maintain his composure, standing up in excitement.

"Correct," Yang Hui nodded but immediately reminded Yang Hongyu not to get too carried away. "However, not just anyone can pilot an MS. Piloting an MS is a highly skilled task that requires a certain level of talent and a significant amount of training."

"That's still great news. Doesn't this break the Coordinators' blockade against Naturals?"

"Ahem, well... you could say that."

Yang Hui's mouth twitched. In this world, Yang Hongyu's statement wasn't wrong, but in Yang Hui's view, it was pure nonsense. Since when were MS exclusive weapons of Coordinators? In other worlds, MS were the main weapons of Naturals. Special races like Coordinators, Innovators, and Newtypes had always been a minority.

As for why the OS in this world couldn't be used by Naturals... well, duh! It was developed based on Coordinators, who were naturally superior to Naturals in every aspect. The OS settings were naturally more advanced. Lower-level OS weren't impossible to make; they just weren't made because high-level users would find them restrictive and uncomfortable.

Although Yang Hui wasn't a Coordinator, he was an Innovator, and his physical abilities, reflexes, and cognitive skills were all superior to those of Coordinators. Naturally, he could use the OS developed by ZAFT.

With his inherent technical knowledge and skills, developing an OS for Naturals was a piece of cake. Creating an MS that surpassed ZAFT's latest models was as easy as flipping a pancake.

"This is a matter of great importance. You must come with me to see Lord Uzumi immediately."

"Alright, but I need to call Sumeragi and Liumei first. I promised to take them shopping."

"Smack~!"

"Ouch! Why did you hit me?" Yang Hui glared at Yang Hongyu while rubbing the back of his head.

"What? You're being unfaithful, and I can't teach you a lesson?" Yang Hongyu scolded Yang Hui with a glare.

"That just proves how exceptional I am!"

"Hmph! I don't know who you take after. Both your mother and I are loyal and devoted people..."

"That's because you're not capable enough and are always under my mother's thumb."

"You brat! Hurry up and get ready!" Perhaps because his emotional wound had been reopened, Yang Hongyu couldn't maintain his usual gentle demeanor and kicked toward Yang Hui.

Yang Hui wasn't foolish enough to stand there and take the kick. The moment Yang Hongyu lifted his leg, he had already dashed out of the study.

After Yang Hui left, Yang Hongyu retracted his leg, and the anger on his face vanished, replaced by a calm as still as a lake.

"I wonder what this kid is planning again. Do we really not deserve his trust?"

...

Yang Hui returned to his room, dismissed the attendants, closed the windows, and drew the curtains, locking the door securely.

Then, he retrieved a device from a hidden compartment in the wall and placed it in the center of the room, activating it.

"Hum~"

A faint hum filled the air. Yang Hui placed his PAD on the device and dialed a series of seemingly random numbers.

"It's me. What's the matter?" On the other end of the video call was a woman full of heroic spirit. Her long black hair cascaded naturally, like a waterfall of black gemstones. Her fiery red eyes seemed capable of burning through one's soul. She wore a deep red coat left unbuttoned, with a high-collared white formal outfit draped with a matching cape. A light purple scarf was flipped out from the collar and hung over her chest, exuding nobility and elegance. Yet, she was not the delicate type of a pampered young lady, but rather a beautiful and valiant goddess of war.

"My father contacted me."

"Good."

"You know me so well?"

"Heh."

"Alright, I'm about to meet with Uzumi."

"Congratulations, then."

"Congratulations to you as well."

"You contacted me on an encrypted channel, not just to congratulate me, right?"

"Hmm, how are things on your end?"

"Secret Dock 99 is ready. Your subordinates are truly loyal. Even such high conditions couldn't make them work for me."

"Reminder: they're not subordinates, they're comrades."

"Heh, is there a difference?"

"Yes."

"...Alright, I understand."

"Wait for my signal."

"Understood, but..."

"Your brother?"

"...Yes."

"If... don't blame me."

"...I won't. I understand you."

"Good..."

Just as the other party was about to end the call, Yang Hui stopped her.

"Mina."

"What else?"

"You're also my comrade."

"..."

Whether it was an illusion or not, before the call ended, Yang Hui noticed a faint blush appear on her pale face—something he had never seen before.

"Has the proud you finally learned to lower your head? By your side, there are more than just subordinates," he murmured to himself, unsure if he was speaking to himself or to her, who was far away.

...

Yang Hui relayed the same information to Sumeragi and Wang Liu Mei, who were also in Orb. Their current status was not low either; both were daughters of Orb council members. Though they couldn't compare to the five great families, they were still part of the core circle.

With this status, gathering intelligence about this world and making certain arrangements globally wasn't difficult. The only limitation was their age, which prevented them from fully expanding their operations.

"It seems things are about to begin," Sumeragi said.

"Hmm, Sumeragi, head to Ame No Minashira immediately and meet up with Setsuna, Lyle, and Tieria."

"Understood."

"Liumei, activate our agents within ZAFT and gather as much information as possible about their movements, especially regarding Heliopolis."

"Understood."

"Alright, I'll meet with Uzumi. If all goes as expected, I'll head to Heliopolis for the final handover."

"What about your mobile suit..."

"It's not time to reveal it yet."

Whether it was ZAFT's MS or the latest X Series, Yang Hui didn't hold them in high regard. The Dawn Gundam, Gundam Exia, Gundam Cherudim, and Gundam Virtue—each of them could easily overpower those machines.

But... that was only in terms of internal technological superiority.

Upon arriving in this world, Yang Hui discovered a rather unfortunate issue: the Neutron Jammer.

The presence of the Neutron Jammer directly rendered the four Gundams into piles of scrap metal, as they were now all equipped with nuclear engines. Although high-performance batteries could be used, the energy from those things would only allow Yang Hui to go all out once before they were depleted—better than nothing, but barely.

Moreover, there was a serious issue: Orb could not yet afford to reveal that it possessed MS, let alone next-generation Gundams that Naturals could pilot.

Yang Hui being a Natural was no secret; he was well-documented in the Union's intelligence network, and his ranking was quite high. He had also had frequent contact with PLANT. If he were to sortie in the Dawn Gundam, it would be nearly impossible to keep it hidden from everyone.

However, Setsuna, Lyle, and Tieria did not have this problem. From the very beginning, the three of them had concealed their identities. Aside from Yang Hui, Sumeragi, and Wang Liu Mei, only Mina and Old Sahaku knew about them. Even Gina, Liumei's younger brother, was unaware.

Therefore, if the three of them sortied in Gundams, participated in certain battles, and then disappeared, it wouldn't be a major issue.

Of course, it would be best not to use them at all, as that would leave no possibility of being discovered. They could be treated as a trump card for survival.

"Hmm… Liumei, keep a closer eye on PLANT's progress with the [Neutron Jammer Canceller]."

"I'll arrange it immediately."

The Neutron Jammer Canceller was something they absolutely had to obtain. Otherwise, as the battles became more frequent and larger in scale, the current high-performance batteries would not be enough to support their participation.

This would completely contradict their mission.

[First Stage Mission: Participate in the Second Battle of Jachin Due, ensure the survival of the Three Ships Alliance members, destroy Genesis before it attacks Earth, and uncover the truth hidden behind Blue Cosmos.

PS: The death of Three Ships Alliance members or the successful launch of Genesis will result in reduced rewards. The more truths uncovered, the greater the rewards.]

Given the existence of this mission, the final Battle of Jachin Due was a must. To ensure the success of the mission and their own safety, fully operational units were essential.

But this mission… made Yang Hui realize something unusual.

The task of "investigating the truth behind Blue Cosmos" was particularly thought-provoking.

What was behind Blue Cosmos?

Yang Hui, of course, knew—it was the death merchants, [LOGOS]. This seemed like a task that was practically handed to them.

However, what truly caught his attention was the mention of increased rewards in the supplementary notes.

Logically, such a handed-to-you task shouldn't exist. If the answer was already known, wouldn't that mean the highest level of reward was being handed out for free?

Yang Hui specifically asked Mephis about this, and Mephis replied, "The Prometheus Fortress would never issue a mission that was certain to fail, nor would it issue a mission that was handed to you."

With this answer, it became clear that the answer Yang Hui knew was not the complete one. In other words, there was still some secret hidden behind [LOGOS].

Regarding this, Yang Hui also instructed Wang Liu Mei to increase the intensity of their investigations into the Earth Union, especially the Atlantic Federation, though there hadn't been significant results yet.

However, Yang Hui was only cautious, not worried or afraid. He had long since adapted to the discrepancies between the real world and his memories. Whatever challenges came, he would face them head-on. As long as he remained strong, nothing could defeat him.

…

Yang Hui followed Yang Hongyu to the residence of the Athha family, where he met Uzumi Nara Athha.

"Your actions with Sahaku have crossed some boundaries," Uzumi questioned him as soon as they met.

"Not at all. This is merely a transaction, exchanging a small amount of assistance for time and technology, just like ordinary trade of goods," Yang Hui replied calmly and confidently.

"Hmm... But the military power of the Union will undoubtedly increase significantly, posing a major threat to Orb."

"No matter. It will take time for the Union to assemble sufficient MS units, and this time is also our opportunity. Lord Uzumi, you should know that neutrality without strength is of no value."

"...How confident are you?"

"That depends on the extent of your support."

"I will give you Dawn Company. I know you have connections with Old Sahaku. Ame No Minashira can also be entrusted to you."

Upon hearing this, Yang Hui gave a rather unsatisfactory answer: "Fifty percent."

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