Chapter 393: Destruction of Artemis

Everyone was silent. They all knew the danger of this trip, and they knew the necessity of doing so. Now, for both the Earth Army and ZAFT, they have lost the restraint on nuclear weapons. It is not enough to restrict only one side. It is unrealistic to intervene in every battle to stop it. Therefore, it is necessary to strike both sides at the same time and stabilize both sides at the same time, so that neither side can use nuclear weapons again to prevent the tragedy from happening.

"Also, except for me, Setsuna, Lyle, Tieria, Luo, and He, all the others will be transferred to you."

"No!" Everyone objected again. The mission of the White Tiger was already very dangerous. Now they have to divide the combat power. Is it because they think they are not dangerous enough?

"Don't underestimate the Earth Army. Even if they lost two mobile fleets, they are not easy to mess with. The pressure on your side is also great, and our mission is more dangerous. If you are not strong enough, you will die with us, and it will also share our energy. Therefore, the more streamlined and elite, the safer we will be." Yang Hui explained to Malu, Bakilulu, Lacus and others.

"That won't work! You can't be too conceited, Yang Hui. With your limited combat power, how can you possibly fight against the entire ZAFT?!" Kira stood up and shouted to Yang Hui. In his opinion, this was simply a way to die!

"That's enough. We are not going to fight the ZAFT army head-on. Our goal is just to find and destroy ZAFT's nuclear weapons..."

"That's easy to say." Aslan stood up to support Kira. "Let's not talk about where the nuclear weapons you mentioned are. Even if you can find them, these strategic weapons will be heavily guarded around them, not to mention that you have to think about how to break through Boyaz and Yakin Duwei's defenses first."

"That's right, at least let Kira and Aslan go with you..." Lacus suggested. The suggestion of splitting the troops into two groups could no longer be opposed. The current disagreement was on the division of combat power.

The abilities of Yang Hui, Setsuna, Lyle, and Tieria are beyond doubt, as are the abilities of the Emperor and the firepower of the White Tiger. However, it is not realistic to break through ZAFT's defenses and go deep into the rear to find and destroy strategic weapons. However, if Kira and Athrun are added, and the Freedom Gundam and Justice Gundam equipped with the Meteor System are added, it will be enough.

"No, Kira and Athrun are the main combat forces on your side, and they must follow you." Yang Hui directly rejected Lacus's proposal.

Just kidding, it is because you have Kira and Athrun that Yang Hui dared to propose the suggestion of splitting the troops into two groups, otherwise he would not have let the Eternal and Archangel go to the lunar crater base to stop the Earth Army fleet carrying nuclear bombs.

"But you..."

"Okay, it's decided, prepare yourselves, and set off in an hour."

Everyone's face was complicated. They knew that Yang Hui had made up his mind, and no one could change his decision.

But they still put their last glimmer of hope on Huang and Wang Liumei. Although Malu and Bakilulu were also Yang Hui's women, they had established a relationship with Yang Hui for a shorter time than Huang and Wang Liumei, and their tacit understanding with Yang Hui was not as good as the two. If anyone could persuade Yang Hui, it was only them.

To their regret, Huang and Wang Liumei shook their heads at everyone and had no idea of ​​persuading Yang Hui. First, they also knew that they could not persuade Yang Hui; second, the decision made by Yang Hui was indeed the most reasonable plan at present, whether it was to divide the troops into two routes or to divide the combat power.

Because they knew that Yang Hui did this not because of arrogance, but because of the mission. They did not forget the mission given by Promise Fortress to ensure the safety of the members of the Three Ships Alliance. Although changes were made, the White Tiger replaced the position of the Kusanagi, but they could not be sure whether the member of the Three Ships Alliance certified at this time was the Kusanagi or the White Tiger.

Another point is that the members of the three-ship alliance also include other MS pilots accompanying them, including Barry Ho, Jiang Kelly, Luo, Cong Yunhe, Asaki, Mayura, Jiuli and others. The reward will be reduced for each person killed. Now that three people have been lost, it may not be possible to lead them all to survive, but if one can survive, it is a good thing, so all of them are arranged to go to the Earth Army. Compared with going deep into the PLANT territory, the pressure on the lunar crater is much smaller.

"Go and prepare, it won't be easy for you either. Remember to contact Halberton. With him, it's not difficult to control the crater base."

After saying that, without giving everyone a chance to refute, Huang and Wang Liumei also left the meeting room, leaving people looking at each other.

"They... what is going on?"

"Alas, it seems that no one can persuade Yang Hui at the critical moment."

"We... are we really going to watch them go deep into the PLANT?"

Aslan's question silenced everyone. Of course, they didn't want to, but... there was no way to persuade Yang Hui to change his mind, and it was even more impossible to follow secretly.

"We can't change his decision. We can only complete our mission as soon as possible and then go to support." Baki Lulu said to everyone.

"... This is not easy." Mu scratched his head and complained. Not to mention that the White Tiger's mission was a life-or-death struggle, how much better could they be? The pressure they need to face is still huge.

Although Wang Liumei gave them Duan Halbottom's contact information and told them that Duan Halbottom could help them control the lunar crater base, but... who can say for sure?

What if Duan Halbottom refused to cooperate with them, or even attacked them together with others?

"Since we have chosen this difficult path, we can only continue to walk on it."

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

That's right, weren't they prepared when they chose this thorny road?

Complaints, regrets, anxiety, helplessness... are all excuses. What they have to do is to do everything as well as possible, end the war as soon as possible, and reduce the number of people who lose their lives because of the war.

At this point, everyone dispersed with heavy hearts, preparing to face the most difficult challenge. The MS belonging to the White Tiger headed to the Archangel under the leadership of Barry Huo and Jiang Kelly. Luo and Cong Yunqi came to the White Tiger .

"Are you really planning to do this?" Luo and Cong Yungui asked after catching up with Yang Hui. It was obvious that they were very nervous.

"What? Are you scared?" Yang Hui raised the corner of his mouth and asked them jokingly.

"No... aren't you afraid?" Luo asked in surprise. Yang Hui and Setsuna, Lyle, and Tieria behind him, with just one battleship and single-digit mobile suits, they would go deep into PLANT to find and destroy ZAFT and hide it. Nuclear weapons, this is completely to die, right?

Upon hearing this, Yang Hui turned his head and smiled at each other with Setsuna, Lyle, and Tieria.

Afraid? It's not that serious. It's not like they haven't experienced battles where the numbers of the enemy and ourselves are vastly different. They still remember the battle in the world of Gundam OO where they were jointly besieged by three major powers and almost wiped out the group. This seems to be about the same, right?

To say that you are not afraid...that is not to say that you are not afraid at all. Who is not afraid of death? This mission is very difficult, and Yang Hui is not completely sure.

But... won’t you do it if you’re afraid? Of course not, otherwise they would not have chosen to join [Celestial Being], participate in the [Celestial Being] plan, or follow Yang Hui to Promis Fortress.

"If you are scared, you can leave. Even if your mission is completed, I will transfer the commission to you." Yang Hui said to Luo and Cong Yun.

"Who wants to leave!?" Luo yelled and punched Yang Hui, "You're not afraid of me. What are you afraid of? Besides, I'm the luckiest person in the universe. With me here, maybe we can do it right away. How about finding the target, destroying it when no one is paying attention, and then escaping unharmed? "

"Haha, I'll lend you some good luck then." Yang Hui laughed. He knew Luo was joking and trying to ease his inner fear, but seriously, what if Luo's shit luck really worked? Wouldn’t that please everyone?

"Since you have accepted the commission and you have not breached the contract, I will continue to implement it." Cong Yungui did not ask to leave. Generally speaking, he would not participate in such a mission that can be regarded as death, but this time ... His heart was moved. He, who had always been calm, had a fire burning in his chest. This was a fire that should have been extinguished a long time ago. He wanted to go, he wanted to witness, and he wanted to participate.

"good."

Just now was the last chance Yang Hui gave them to withdraw, and it was also the last chance ZAFT gave them. The White Tiger was about to set off, and their current location was not far from the forefront of Boyaz Fortress. In other words, They will soon be able to enter PLANT territory.

No one is sure that they have not been discovered. Once discovered, there will be an endless pursuit. At that time, they will not be able to withdraw if they want to. Even if Yang Hui is willing to let them go, it depends on ZAFT. The pursuers could not let them go.

"Beep beep beep..."

At this time, Yang Hui's PAD rang. Seeing that Huang's communication was connected directly, she thought she was going to ask Yang Hui for instructions on how to sail the White Tiger. But when she saw Huang's expression was serious, her forehead was covered with cold sweat, and her heart "thumped", A bad premonition came to mind.

"Yang Hui! Come to the bridge immediately!"

"good."

Setsuna, Lyle, Tieria, Luo and Cong Yungai were also shocked by the emperor's seriousness and panic. They went to the bridge with Yang Hui. As soon as they entered the bridge, they saw a scene that made their faces change drastically.

"This is!"

"Are you kidding me!?"

"This...isn't this Artemis!? How could it...become like this?"

Yes, the image displayed on the screen was really the cosmic fortress of the Eurasian Federation, known as the Umbrella Artemis with invincible defense, but it was no longer the shape they recognized. The asteroids were torn apart and the scattered meteorites were melted. Usually, mushroom clouds caused by violent explosions still stand in the universe.

Artemis is destroyed!

"What just happened!?" Yang Hui asked the emperor.

"ZAFT takes action..."