After several days of travel, everyone aboard the Archangel seemed to have grown accustomed to this rare tranquility.
Although they were not yet completely out of danger, thanks to Leon Vance’s earlier surprise attack, the ZAFT fleet led by Rau Le Creuset had indeed lost the ability to pursue them, and for the time being, would not appear behind the Archangel.
Seizing this excellent opportunity, with the help of Mechanical Cat Bao Bao, everyone quickly familiarized themselves with this new Earth Alliance warship.
They worked to ensure that, before the ZAFT fleet attacked again, they would be capable of supporting this new vessel in combat operations.
Amid this atmosphere, lacking the liveliness brought by civilians from the original timeline, everyone seemed to be holding back a surge of determination.
This compelled the young men and women who had been forced to board the Archangel due to the conflict to unanimously participate in the efforts.
“Ensign Vance, this is the newly revised version of the OS system.
Please check if it meets your requirements.”
Kira, who was sitting cross-legged beside the cockpit of the Sky Raider Gundam, helping Leon Vance organize its OS system, looked up and called into the cockpit.
“Oh.
Received.
Hmm, generally, there are no major issues.
However, regarding the Leaf-Wheel Blades…”
Leon Vance’s next words immediately made Kira tense up.
“Is there a problem, Ensign Vance?”
“No.
I can modify this part myself!
It’s fine, Kira.
No need to be nervous.”
Leon Vance leaned halfway out of the cockpit and reached out to pat Kira’s shoulder.
“You’ve done very well.
Don’t worry about it.
After all, currently, only I can truly master the Leaf-Wheel Blades.”
Kira nodded, though he seemed only partially understanding.
He thought for a moment, then picked up the drink beside him and handed it to Leon Vance.
“Ensign Vance, may I ask you a question?”
“Oh?
Go ahead!
I’ve just finished organizing things, so it’s time for a break.”
Leon Vance turned around, pressed a button on the top of the cockpit, and with the help of the microgravity environment, floated out of the Sky Raider Gundam’s cockpit, gently landing beside Kira.
Kira set aside his laptop, stood up, and stood next to Leon Vance, both looking at the Sky Raider Gundam.
“Ensign Vance, what exactly is the Leaf-Wheel Blades as a weapon?” Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
“How should I put it?
From a more emotional perspective, the Leaf-Wheel Blades are an extension of my thoughts on the battlefield.”
Leon Vance smiled, took a sip of his drink, and offered a simple explanation from a non-technical angle.
“What about from a technical standpoint?”
Kira blinked, seemingly unsatisfied with the emotional description of the Leaf-Wheel Blades’ uniqueness.
“From a technical standpoint?”
Leon Vance glanced around, confirming that the maintenance crew and ground personnel were not nearby, then lowered his voice slightly.
“From that perspective, it involves many aspects, but broadly speaking, it is a new ability that humans evolved to adapt to the new environment after entering space.
The Leaf-Wheel Blades are a special weapon that materializes this new ability.”
Kira was taken aback and fell silent.
He could understand what Leon Vance meant.
Natural evolution.
And genetic adjustment.
These two words have long become opposing factions that are as incompatible as fire and water in today’s society.
No wonder Leon Vance did not want to delve too deeply into the true secrets of the Leaf-Wheel Blades.
“I understand, Ensign Vance.”
Thinking this, Kira raised his gaze and looked gratefully at Leon Vance as he spoke.
On the Archangel, Kira was the only Coordinator, and also the only Coordinator who had access to Earth Alliance secrets.
If someone on the Archangel were to step forward and accuse Kira, investigating his identity as a Coordinator, even Captain Murrue would find it difficult to handle.
If it weren’t for Leon Vance continuously protecting Kira under the pretext of assisting him with the maintenance of the new mobile suit, Kira probably wouldn’t have been able to move around so freely on the Archangel.
“No.
There’s no need to belittle yourself.
People cannot choose how they are born, but at least you can choose how to live your life.”
Leon Vance smiled, turning to look at the maintenance crew who were modifying Mu’s Moebius Zero.
“Don’t worry about anyone targeting you on the Archangel.
Everyone’s eyes are sharp.”
“Thank you, Ensign Vance!”
“Alright!
Kira, it’s time for the Strike Gundam.
This time, I’ll be the assistant!”
Later, while helping Kira maintain the Strike Gundam, Leon Vance was called to the bridge by Murrue.
As soon as he entered the bridge, Leon Vance saw many figures gathered there, waiting for him and Kira to arrive.
Moreover, a large and extremely conspicuous debris field had appeared ahead of the Archangel.
That was exactly the space sector where the wreckage of Junius Seven was located.
“Everyone, the ZAFT fleet has not attacked us along the way, allowing the Archangel to enjoy a relatively peaceful period, but now we face a difficulty.”
Murrue looked at Natarle Badgiruel, who immediately continued.
“Based on the current consumption of supplies, due to the number of personnel being far below the standard crew complement of the Archangel, we still have quite sufficient reserves of food.
However, there is a significant shortage in drinking water and daily water usage.”
As Natarle Badgiruel laid out the problems they currently faced one by one, Murrue also cast an inquiring glance toward Leon Vance.
The reason the Archangel had directly bypassed the Eurasian Federation’s satellite fortress and come here was based on Leon Vance’s suggestion.
And this suggestion had indeed allowed the Archangel to temporarily shake off the pursuit of the ZAFT fleet.
However, no matter what, the Archangel still needed to resupply here.
“Judging from the current situation, the Archangel only needs to resupply with domestic water?”
Mu rubbed his chin, occasionally casting his gaze toward the wreckage of Junius Seven.
As the newest type of colony satellite capable of supporting millions of people living on it, its water resource reserves were extremely abundant.
Just a small amount would be enough to meet the Archangel’s needs.
Moreover, if they were only resupplying domestic water, there would be no need to send anyone inside the wreckage.
“Yes!
We only need to collect and resupply domestic water from the surface of the Junius Seven wreckage.”
Natarle Badgiruel nodded, then cast a grateful look toward Leon Vance.
“This is also thanks to the several trucks filled with food that Ensign Vance brought when the Archangel set sail.”
“”
After a pause, Natarle Badgiruel also turned and pointed to the mechanical cat Bao Bao, who was dozing on the captain’s seat.
“Of course.
We also owe thanks to the ample computing power provided by Mechanical Cat Bao Bao, which allows us to precisely calculate daily resource consumption and manage it.”
“So, there’s no need for anyone to feel resistant about the upcoming operation.
We don’t need to venture deep into Junius Seven to disturb the deceased; we’re merely collecting drinking water from the surface.”
“”