After a big fuss at the Yakin Duwei defense line, Eternal, which finally arrived at the colonial satellite Mendel, finally ushered in a chance to rest.

"Well, Martin. What's going on today? The coffee seems to be a little bit off."

While the Eternal was completing the docking operation, Balterfield once again took out a cup of coffee and drank it slowly.

However, this time the coffee was not cooked by him, but by his adjutant Martin.

From the coffee that was different from the past, Balterfield felt the mood swings of adjutant Martin.

"No, captain. I'm just a little confused about Liberty Gundam. If I really have that kind of power, I can easily break through Yakin Duwei's defense line by relying solely on Liberty Gundam, right?"

Martin remembered the Liberty Gundam, who easily solved the pursuit of the Eternal pursuing, and couldn't help but have the idea that the Free Gundam could penetrate the Yakin Duwei defense line with just one machine.

"Bang!"

Just as he thought about it, Martin was slapped by Balterfield.

"Fanny! What are you thinking? There is no absolutely invincible thing in this world. If one side is strong, it means that the other side will appear even stronger. Although the knight boy's Liberty Gundam is powerful, he has the action of Liberty Gundam

Look, this kid seems to be afraid of something.”

Balterfield put down his cup and his eyes gradually became solemn.

Although Liberty Gundam was here to cover the Eternal retreat before, Balterfield, who had a keen intuition, noticed something strange about Liberty Gundam seemed to be on guard against.

"Hey! Forget it. Anyway, I'm going to see that knight boy. Then, I'll just ask him in person."

Outside, the auxiliary robot arm is slowly fixing the Eternal at the port berth.

On the side of the Eternal, the Archangel and Kusanagi were quietly stopping there, receiving supplies.

"Balterfield and the others are here."

In the control center, Shiger retracted his gaze from the Eternal and looked at Lux standing beside him.

"Lux. This is everything I can do for you. The next road is up to you, you can walk it yourself!"

Shiger's eyes were a little worried.

He knew that with the arrival of the Eternal, the Klein faction in PLANT, and in the highest ratings that have been controlled by Patrick Sarah, it is no longer the Klein faction that used to occupy half of the PLANT.

Even some neutral factions will turn to the Sarah faction because of this.

"Yes! Lord Father. We all have what we expect and prepare for everything."

Lux nodded softly, responding firmly to his father's concerns.

"So, please don't worry, sir!"

Shiger couldn't help but sigh when he looked at the daughter who had become determined and had a different look from the weak look in his memory.

Shiger didn't know whether these changes were good or bad.

"Is that right? After arranging the things here, I will return to Scandinavia. If it's okay, I'll stay there."

As if he was explaining the follow-up, Shiger told Lux ​​what he should pay attention to, and that looked like a kind father who was about to send his beloved daughter on a journey.

"By the way! Right!"

After giving it a message, Shiger suddenly remembered something and showed a smile.

"I heard about Kriya. Unexpectedly, when I didn't know, Lux brought back a new member for our family."

There seemed to be some doting in Shiger's smile.

This is the smile that Shiger will only have when he is alone with himself in Larks' memory.

Obviously, Shiger did not hate or dislike Kriya because she was her photocopier, but instead loved her.

"Yes. The birth of Kriya is unfortunate. So, I hope to give Kriya a warm home. So, please don't mind Kriya's photocopier identity! She is just some

The tragedy born from human ambition.”

Larks showed a hint of unbearableness.

Lux struggled with Criya's existence, but eventually chose to accept it.

"Well. I know this! Lux Kriya is not only your sister, but also my daughter of Higgle Klein."

As he spoke, Shiger added another sentence.

"Kai also mentioned Kriya to me before. He said that photocopiers, including Kriya, cannot choose whether they are born in this world, but we have a choice whether they can create for Kriya.

The power and obligations of a better world.”

After saying that, Shiger breathed a sigh of relief.

"I didn't expect that after the Silver Wind incident, there are people like this around you. This is great! I feel relieved! Lux, if you have any questions in the future, you might as well rely on Kai."

Smiling, Shiger said something that made Lux's cheeks flush.

"If that guy is just staying with you as a guardian knight, it will be a bit wasteful."

"Sir, Father, what are you talking about?"

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In a conference room in the port, the crew of the Archangel, Kusanagi and Eternal happened to have a brief meeting.

During this meeting, many people met for the first time.

Moreover, there is no original entanglement between the Archangel and Balterfield.

Therefore, when the people on the Archangel saw Balterfield, known as the Desert Tiger, their eyes were more curious.

"Yo Knight. We're meeting again!"

After looking around, Balterfield took the lead in saying hello to the person he was most familiar with.

"Long time no see! Captain Balterfield."

Lei Mingkai nodded friendly.

"That's right! It's been a long time since the desert left! I just didn't expect that you could have so many things after that! You are really worthy of being the knight who protects the princess!"

Balterfield patted Lei Mingkai on the shoulder, his words full of amazement at Lei Mingkai's activeness.

"That's just a last resort. OK! Captain Balterfield. This is Captain Mary Lamias of the Archangel, and this is Major Mura Flag. This is Ledney of Kusanagi.

Captain Zisaka. This one is...

Lei Mingkai had no intention of continuing on the topic after parting in the desert, so he changed the topic and introduced the people around him to Balterfield one by one.

However, when introducing Cacarine, Balterfield raised his hand to stop Lei Mingkai from speaking.

"Sorry! Knight. Please forgive my abruptness. Because, for the next thing, we must solve some things, right? The little girl who was called "Goddess of Dawn" by the refugees in the desert, do you think so?

”

As soon as Balterfield said this, the scene suddenly became stiff.

The Archangel was about to do something, but Lei Mingkai stopped him.

"Leave it to them! Captain Mary."

The Archangel, which had not landed in the desert, naturally would not know the grudge between Balterfield, Cagarlie and others.

Therefore, to solve these things, Cacarine and Balterfield can only solve them themselves.

Cacaree looked at Bartfield's calm expression, the face that seemed to be unrepentant of the killings he had caused in that desert in the past, gradually made Cacaree feel a little angry, but

It disappeared immediately.

"You want to say that it's war, and those are things that can't be done? Balterfield! The Desert Tiger!"

Thinking of his father who had witnessed himself at the end of the offensive and defensive battle of Aubu, who chose to bury with Kaguya in order to resist the union of the earth, Cacarine did feel powerless.

"That's the truth! If you want to come to me for revenge, I'll be here anytime! Cacarine Yula Asha. But, I don't want your behavior to be extremely vulnerable to our newly formed,

The alliance caused any trouble."

Balterfield pointed his finger at his heart.

"Now, this heart is right in front of you. If you want!"

"You!! Balterfield! Is the man known as the Desert Tiger so mean?"

Cacarine was both angry and unwilling.

Yes!

Balterfield now said that he would suppress Carrie in the name of the Three-Ship Alliance and force Carrie to make a choice.

And this choice was actually made early in the morning.

The reason why Cacarine was angry was that Balterfield actually put pressure on her in this name.

"Cargarry?!"

Suddenly, Cacaree turned around and ran out of the conference room, leaving behind a panic-looking Zisaka.

"Oh. It seems that I, a villain, have been determined!"

Balterfield sighed and then looked at Lei Mingkai.
To be continued...