The V2 flew close to the sea at high speed, and the airflow brought by the movement created a shallow wound in the Atlantic Ocean. It's a headwind now, and the MS adjusts his posture to minimize the cross-sectional area. Only at this time will he envy a certain Gundam that can transform into a plane.
There was silence in the cockpit, Ed was a little flustered, and Lux seemed a little disturbed and didn't speak. But now there is no time to sort out his mood. He knows that it is impossible for Urumi's Zagu III to stop the Freedom Gundam. If Cruze is clear-headed, he will definitely send a nuclear power engine to continue the pursuit. The maximum speed of the Freedom Gundam is a little faster than itself, and it is only a matter of time to catch up.
Analysing rationally, there are now two options. The first is to assume that Pumu has failed, followed by freedom and some Zagu, and only continue to run, praying that he can fly to Australia before being caught up. The second is to believe that Pumu can intercept that team of Zagu, take advantage of the abundant energy of V2, turn around and find a way to solve the freedom or continue to run.
He didn't know the distance between the Freedom Gundam and himself. Now that the sun was about to go down, it would be very unfavorable for him if he happened to be caught up at night - he had no experience in night battles. What's more, the longer the battle line drags on, the less energy V2 has left. It's better to take the initiative in your own hands than to sit still.
Most importantly, he wanted to believe Uruki. That's the Phantom Drop King, how could you let yourself down
Now that he has seen many ACE people, he has a clearer understanding of his position. Aside from Amuro's theory, his fighting level is terrible, below the average, but his shooting level is very good, a little higher than the other ACEs he has seen. If you give yourself an Ebian or an Angel, you will probably be hanged and beaten, and the V2 has a very good affinity with yourself.
Aslan doesn't know if the seeds will explode, if not, there is nothing to be wrong except for the energy disadvantage. It's hard to tell what the meeting is. He doesn't know what the explosion is about now. He really hasn't learned it yet, and he has no reference.
"Lux, now let's turn around and take the initiative to attack the enemy. If the enemy is not only free, we are finished. If the enemy is only free, take care of yourself and be careful not to concussion." Then he suddenly thought of something, and said, "The enemy The driver is Aslan, can you try..."
"...No need to say any more, I understand what you mean." Lux's voice sounded a little lonely, and Ed dared not turn his head to look at her, "Thank you for trusting my ability so much, I will work hard."
There was an eerie silence in the cockpit. Just now, he was full of things about Pumu, and he subconsciously said the plan that he felt was the most feasible. Only after he said it did he realize that this statement would be a bit hurtful
He secretly glanced at the girl beside him, the thin figure looked fragile and lonely, which made him feel guilty. But now all that can be used must be used, he comforts himself like this.
It didn't take long for the figure of the Freedom Gundam to appear in the field of vision. The distance between the two sides was not too far away, and his decision was correct. Fired a few shots at will, V2 dodged the opponent's shots, and Lux struggled to keep her balance while shaking.
"Is the pilot in Freedom Gundam Aslan?" Her voice reached the opposite side through the public frequency.
"Lux, you are indeed inside!" The other party miraculously stopped moving as expected, and hovered quietly in mid-air, at least indicating that there were no other pursuers, "Why do you do such a thing? Why do you want to? Betray PLANT?"
"Do you really believe that I will betray PLANT, Aslan?" The girl's voice trembled in confusion, expressing her feelings of being hurt by the suspicion of her relatives and friends, "I thought you were the only one who believed in me."
"I want to believe you, too! But Captain Cruze said that all the evidence is solid, and even Uncle Klein was speechless." Aslan sounded distressed, "You are running away with this man now if you disagree, How can you make me believe you?"
"Can't you see it?" Ed didn't look at it, but just listening to the voice made up a figure that was about to cry, "I was framed, and so was my father. We have known each other for so many years, don't you? Don't know who our father and daughter are?"
"Then go back and make it clear! I will help you, and I will convince my father to help you. Why don't you understand that Uncle Klein was killed because of his resistance!"
"… eh? You said that Father was… shot dead?"
"Yeah, I was shot on the spot by making small moves during the escort! Don't repeat the same mistakes, come back with me? I will definitely protect you!"
What, Klein is dead
Ed couldn't help looking at Lux worriedly. The girl's eyes were wide open, her chest heaving violently, until she noticed his gaze. She made a gesture that I'm fine, closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths, and when she opened her eyes, she looked pitiful again.
"You don't know yet, the order to me is to kill me, and there is no chance to explain it. It was the order from Char Aznabu, and Uncle Sarah can't do anything about it." With a tone of despair in his sadness, let the listeners hear it. Sad, the listener wept, "It's better to die here than to go back and be humiliated. Aslan, if you want to shoot, please, I won't resist."
"Why would I want to shoot, but I can't do anything about it!" Aslan's anxious emotions came from the other end of the channel, "I am a soldier of ZAFT, this is the order of the army! I can only do this. Done!"
"Aslan, I never thought you were just an ordinary ZAFT soldier." There was a hint of firmness in the sad voice, expressing trust in the other party, "You remember what we said next to Junius 7 What? Why did you become the pilot of the Freedom Gundam? What would you use your powerful power for? If Aunt Sarah was still alive, what kind of person would she want you to be?"
"But... but...!" Aslan seemed to have completely forgotten Ed's existence, immersed in the conversation with Lux, "What should I do?"
"The so-called freedom is the act of making choices according to one's own will without being forced by others. Aslan, you are too gentle." Lux said in the same gentle tone, "Uncle Sarah must hope that you can grow up one day. For someone who has the courage to make the right decisions, someone who has the same strong will as he does, will make you a driver of freedom."
Lux's words sounded illogical to Eddard, and she wouldn't know it, but she knew better that these illogical words were useful.
"I..." Does it really work
"Use your own will to decide everything." Lux sounded like she was smiling softly, "If your will is to shoot here, I'll accept it with a smile."
"I... Damn!" Freedom Gundam started to turn around in Ed's shocked eyes, "I will report that I lost it, Lux, please don't make me regret it."
This result is really too shocking, even as the person who came up with the idea, Ed never thought that it would be like this smoothly. He originally only planned to use Lux to weaken the opponent's fighting spirit and improve his winning rate, but now he has directly persuaded him to quit
What he understood was probably Aslan's cowardly character, lack of opinion, contempt for troop discipline, suspected of having a good impression of Lux, and maybe there were other factors that he didn't see. But Lux's voice alone is perfect for her superb acting, taking advantage of these factors, and finally achieving what he sees as miraculous.
"...That's it."
Listening to Lux's depressed voice, Eddard remembered that she had just learned the news that she had lost her father. What should I say to comfort you at this time, thank you? So stupid. He clumsily didn't know how to organize the language, so he could only silently start V2 and drive towards the target direction.
He also remembered that Aslan came alone, which means that Pumu really succeeded. He missed Uruki in his heart, and soon he didn't have the energy to think about Lux.
After flying for a while, the sun finally completely disappeared at the end of the sea level, and the topography in the distance could no longer be seen clearly. Ed calculated the date. Today is the new moon. There is no artificial light source above the vast sea, only the starlight in the sky.
There is not much power left, and driving blindly in the dark without seeing the destination is clearly suicidal. He estimated in his mind against the map he had on his back. He should have arrived not far north of Papua New Guinea by now, and he should be able to find the nearest land when the sun comes out.
V2 gradually slowed down. There are countless small islands in the South Pacific Ocean covered with tall trees. Gundam circled around the island, not to mention beasts, not even bigger animals. He finally lowered the V2 and landed under the tall trees in the center of the island. The island was densely vegetated, and it was a good bunker, and it was even more unlikely to be discovered on the night of the new moon.
Ed fumbled skillfully in the cockpit, and soon found compressed biscuits, drinking water, a torch, and an insect repellant. It is common sense for MS pilots to always have a field survival suit. He stuffed more in Heathers Leary and was complained many times by Alice.
Lux has been silent since Aslan left. He didn't even ask him what he was doing when he landed, until she suddenly said, "I want to go down for a walk."
"...Okay." He also needed to sort out his mood.
He manipulated V2 to clear an open space on the ground, then used the beam saber to draw a circle of trenches along the open space, put Lux into the circle, followed by himself, and finally sprinkled a circle of insect repellent around the trench. potion. After doing all this, Ed turned around and saw Lux's side facing him, looking up at the sky, the starlight sprinkled on her face through the shadow of the tree, reflecting a lonely look.
"I should tell you the information I have, so that our deal is over." She didn't look here, as if she was talking to herself, "Mr. Lloyd will not bother about the future, I will Use my almighty acting skills to figure out a way."
Is the one in front of her the real her? Or is she seeking her own sympathy
"Mr. Ed really knows me well, so he can come up with such a good solution in such a critical situation." She turned her head slightly and glanced at him, and smiled lightly, "I am also very impressed with my performance today. Satisfied, it's probably the pinnacle of my acting life, right? Mr. Ed also got to know me better today?"
"No..." He was just thinking about Uruki, and he missed his mouth.
"I don't need to explain, I understand, I should have understood it long ago. Isn't it natural for this kind of thing to happen." She turned around lonely and looked up at the sky, "It's just... It's just that I lost my father today and I want to feel sad. Cry, can you not look at me like that, it will be fine for a while? If you can't, please turn around, at least don't let me see, can you?"
Which is more cruel to turn around or not to turn around at this time? He didn't know how to choose, so he could only stand blankly on the spot, waiting for Pumu to complain.
The girl stood quietly with her back to her for a while, and when she turned around, there were already two tears on her face.
"Why?" she asked softly, walking to Eddie step by step, "At least it's not too much to pretend to say 'I trust you' at this time?"
I really can't tell.
"If your acting is too bad, turn around and don't look at me like that!"
But I am also sad.
"If you want to be sad, go over there and cry, I have the right to be sad too!"
Tears poured out from the girl's eyes like a broken thread, hitting the ground ticking.
"What else? Am I also acting now? Yes, my father is dead. It's a good time to use his death to win your sympathy. As long as you cry a little sad, Mr. Ed's pure-hearted type will Will you be tempted?" Lux covered her chest hysterically, "It's all acting, all exploiting, all fake, I am such a woman with a deep mind, are you satisfied?!"
He turned his face reluctantly.
"What's wrong? Look at me! Or do you like watching this?" The girl put her left hand on his chest and made a coquettish voice, "Mr. Ed, I'm the only one left! Please! , please don't abandon me, I'm willing to do anything for you~"
what have i done...
"I can do this too! Isn't that enough? Is there anything more sleazy to watch?" She stretched out her hand—
"—Enough!" He grabbed her hand hard, the girl stared at him stubbornly, tears were still pouring out, he looked straight into her red eyes, "... I believe in you."
Lux struggled hard twice, but was unable to pull out her hand, and finally seemed to have lost all her strength, and fell weakly on Ed's chest, crying aloud.
"Dad he..." The girl burst into tears, "Dad he... is dead..."
The girl is not tall, only one meter six, and her face just reaches his chest. He felt the warmth in his chest, hesitated for a while, and finally reached out and patted the girl on the back, trying to make her feel better. By comforting others, it seems to make him feel better himself.
After an unknown amount of time, the girl's cries gradually turned into sobbing, and gradually became so soft that she could no longer hear them.
"Mr. Ed," the girl took a deep breath and finally raised her head, "I'm sorry about Mr. Uraki."
"It's not your fault, it's my fault."
"… Can you repeat what you said just now?"
It was pitch black all around, and he couldn't tell the girl's expression even by starlight, but that didn't matter.
"I believe you."