“Survival mission complete… Calculating.”
“Newtype Trait: Hundredfold Memory (Possesses extremely strong memory and brain activity, can enter a momentary world, observing all discovered places from different perspectives).”
“Operation British, modification rate 30%…”
“The fall of Iphix Island cannot be stopped, but because of your actions, the world’s original trajectory has changed. The butterfly’s wings have flapped, and the future world has become shrouded in mist…”
“Reward obtained: Perfect Piloting +1, Body Enhancement Trinity +1, Universal Repair Core +1.”
“One Week War Line activated… Modification rate 00.023%.”
Mr. Su Li was sitting in a chair, reminiscing about the charm of the good woman, when the successive light screens popping up in front of him brought him back to reality.
Two cigarette butts were in the ashtray on the table.
The Newtype trait still surprised Mr. Su Li; this was the most special existence in the Gundam world.
Among the colonists in space, only a very small number of people possessed this ability, which included keen sensory perception and stronger mental abilities.
Even various physical qualities were stronger.
For example, the pilot of the original Gundam, Amuro Ray, known as “Amuro,” had extremely strong mental perception. In extremely dangerous life-or-death battlefields, his reaction ability far exceeded that of elite pilots.
He could even perform some incredible actions.
However, if this were described in terms of game frame rates, others might only have 30 FPS, while a Newtype could reach 120 FPS. In situations of close-quarters combat, where speed and reaction time were crucial,
A Newtype’s reactions were simply faster.
Similarly, there was another very famous example: the Zaku Pilot legend in the Zeon forces outside Iphix Island right now.
The legend had not yet bloomed.
The red, horned, three-times-faster Zaku Pilot, Char Aznable, nicknamed “Duck.”
The Zaku he operated could achieve 120% kinetic energy output after its limiter, which was unbearable for ordinary people, was removed.
And it was operating at full power.
This far exceeded the 80% maximum speed that ordinary pilots could handle, making it three times faster than a standard mobile suit.
During training at Zeon’s military academy, Char’s various abilities were top-ranked in the entire school, both physically and mentally.
He was beyond what could be described as a genius.
Such Newtypes are very much like a line from JOJO: Stand users will attract each other. Even on the most intense battlefield, Newtype pilots will discover each other immediately.
Although the concept of “Newtype” currently served as Principality of Zeon’s theory of a superior race against the Earth Federation.
It was akin to the great Aryan race concept.
However, later, they all became the kind that acted inhuman.
Another cigarette was extinguished, crushed by Mr. Su Li into the ashtray, and he lit a new one, holding it between his fingers.
He closed his eyes, attempting to find the ability within his body.
The next second.
Mr. Su Li suddenly opened his eyes, standing outside the cell, looking through the iron door at himself, who was sitting inside the cell, smoking.
Out of body experience?
Seeing this bizarre scene, Mr. Su Li’s first reaction was that his perspective had changed, but as he gradually adapted,
Mr. Su Li also understood his ability.
Momentary World!
Everything was his memory; any place he had seen, heard, or touched with his five senses could be reached instantly.
Although other places were a void of pitch blackness,
The places he had touched were incredibly real. He could even recall every moment of his previous conversation with the two Federation agents, and he could clearly see every movement on their faces.
If he could maintain it,
Mr. Su Li could stand beside them and count every single hair on the head of the Federation Level 5 Agent named Malok.
As his memory gradually cleared, the scene in the cell was like a rewinding videotape; he could clearly see every detail.
Including that good woman, Zhuo Ya.
She was truly a gentle person. Looking at the previous scene of her blushing and inviting embrace, and her soft, charming eyes and expression,
Mr. Su Li also smiled.
Gentle women are made of water, warm and like jade.
“Knock knock knock…”
The cell door was knocked.
Mr. Su Li opened his eyes, looking at the lit cigarette in his hand. Time seemed not to have changed. He raised his hand and took a puff of the cigarette.
“Come in!”
The cell door opened, and Malok, the Earth Federation Level 5 Agent, walked in, though he appeared somewhat disheveled.
At least there were many tired bloodshot veins in his eyes.
Mr. Su Li was very interested in the application of his ability, because in an instant he could grasp many details, even weaknesses!
If Malok’s combat strength and reaction time were ignored, Mr. Su Li had nine ways to kill him right there.
However, considering the value of a Federation Level 5 Agent,
Mr. Su Li felt that these nine methods still had errors. In a situation of insufficient intelligence, one should not gamble rashly.
Malok was completely unaware, merely sitting down at the table.
“Mr. Su Li, we are all in trouble.”
“Let me guess.” Mr. Su Li extinguished the cigarette in his hand.
Inside the cell, besides a table, three chairs, and anti-gravity walls and floor, there was nothing else.
The only way to tell time was the cigarette in his hand.
“The Zeon forces are about to attack?”
Without waiting for Malok’s reply, Mr. Su Li continued, “The surrender faction here has also failed. Perhaps your purpose in coming here is to borrow my head as a gift to those who want to surrender, to negotiate with Principality of Zeon.”
“This…” Malok gave an awkward smile.
“I can only say you’re overthinking it. There are definitely those who want to surrender; no one wants to die. However, Zeon isn’t accepting it; they’ve cut off all contact with us.”
“Moreover, the docking port was attacked, and Zeon’s forces are about to break in. Many people want to kill you, including the citizens; they believe you are spreading heresy.”
“I understand that.” Mr. Su Li nodded.
“What I want to say is, we will not abandon you. If the fate of Iphix Island is to be destroyed as a weapon, then we will fight until the very last moment,” Malok said with a serious expression.
“In fact, you have no chance to escape, do you?”
Mr. Su Li mercilessly exposed Malok’s strong and serious facade, and Malok could only give a bitter smile.
Both sides fell silent for a few minutes.
Neither spoke, for they didn't know what to say.
Finally, it was Mr. Su Li who spoke first.
“We might still have a chance to survive, or even escape from here, but this chance is very slim, and the sacrifice will be immense.”
“What is it?”
Malok excitedly looked up. No matter how slim the chance, they had to try. In fact, the entire Iphix Island had already collapsed.
Especially since Zeon had cut off communications.
They would not accept any surrender.
In the eyes of Principality of Zeon, Side-2 had already been destroyed, and the Colony Satellite “Iphix Island,” the capital, was a weapon in their plan. The people and living beings on it were already dead!
“Principality of Zeon’s forces would need at least half a day to take Iphix Island, because what they need is a complete, undamaged Iphix Island. This is our opportunity.”
“Time, we must drag out the time!”
“When Principality of Zeon’s forces attack, we must hold out for one day—no! 24 hours! During this time, we must find a way to completely destroy Iphix Island!”
Mr. Su Li’s voice was very cold, but this was the only method he could think of, and the most probable plan.
“How far do we need to go?”
Malok was no fool; at just 32 years old, he became a Level 5 Agent not through nepotism.
Otherwise, he would at least be a Level 7 Agent by now.
Mr. Su Li’s words just ran through his mind, and he understood what needed to be done.
“But will Zeon’s forces give us a chance?”
Malok asked with some concern, knowing that Principality of Zeon in the Side-3 area had swept through with overwhelming force.
They had directly flattened the colonial areas of Side-1, Side-2, and Side-4, and many Colony Satellites were forcibly occupied by them.
The issue of gas attacks on Iphix Island,
Also occurred on other Colony Satellites.
The Earth Federation space patrol fleets stationed in these areas could not withstand the offensive of Principality of Zeon’s forces.
Could they hold out for 24 hours?
“What if Zeon’s forces choose to destroy us?”
Malok asked nervously. Their impression and intelligence on Zeon truly weren't as extensive as what this
spy
knew.
“They won’t. As long as we can resist, we’ll have a chance to negotiate with them. Although Principality of Zeon is aggressive, they don’t have the capability to fight a war of attrition with the Earth Federation. What they want is speed!”
Mr. Su Li spoke with conviction, because he knew that Principality of Zeon’s biggest trump card was the MS mobile suit Zaku.
And the effects of Minovsky particles.
Principality of Zeon’s strategic objective was to achieve the greatest results in the shortest time possible. Destroying the Earth Federation headquarters was one of their core plans, and the most crucial part.
Throwing down “Iphix Island” as quickly as possible was what they needed to do.
This was the famous “One Week War,” to eliminate the main forces of the Earth Federation within seven days of the war’s start.
And in fact, they did achieve it.
But what if they were held up here?
“When their invested costs far exceed the price of negotiation, especially when they need time to secure greater interests, they will agree to negotiate. That is our only chance.”
Mr. Su Li stood up, “Now the crucial question is, how do we resist for 24 hours? Tell me, how many troops are still here?”
Malok clasped his hands, thought in silence for a while, then looked up and asked, “Mr. Su Li, can I trust you?”
Mr. Su Li turned and smiled, “A few hours ago, I wouldn’t have believed it, but now, we are brothers on the same front line. I don’t want to die either, so let’s fight together.”
With that, Mr. Su Li extended his hand, and Malok quickly reached out to grasp it, “Mr. Su Li, you are a true hero!”
“Just call me Su Li. Let me see how many cards we still have, and also, where has Zeon reached?”