Chapter 126: Isn't Admiral Halberdon here to cause trouble?

"Everyone, salute General Duane Halberton, the commander of the Eighth Fleet of the United Nations!"

What interrupted the conversation between Wang Hu and Li Chengzhi was Lieutenant Bakilulu's powerful shout towards Halberton who was getting off the transport ship.

No matter what the people at the scene thought in their hearts, they all appeared to be extremely solemn and saluted in unison following Bakilulu's shouts.

He was not wearing a military cap and had a neatly groomed beard on his lips. Under his golden hair was a face that was majestic yet friendly.

Halberton, the leader of Plan G and the creator of the Archangel, smiled and saluted everyone.

"Ah." After the formalities were over, Halberton, regardless of his status, exclaimed in admiration at the unusually eye-catching Z Gundam in the hangar.

"East Asia?" Halberdun's eyes wandered among the crowd, as if he was looking for something.

"Who are Captain Wang Hu and Captain Li Chengzhi?"

It goes without saying who he really wants to find, and for this reason even his own masterpiece seems to have to be put on hold.

"Wang Hu from the third battalion of the East Asian Army's Rising Star Garrison Training Team is here to report." Wang Hu stepped out of the formation and shouted loudly.

"Li Chengzhi from the third battalion of the East Asian Army's New Star Garrison Training Team is here to report." Following behind Wang Hu, Li Chengzhi also stepped out and spoke loudly.

"He is a handsome man, and he is indeed worthy of being the ace elite of the East Asian Army."

Looking at the two people coming out, Halberton's eyes wandered over them.

His smiling face suddenly sank under the worried gazes of Mariu and the others.

Halberton asked with a tone of calling for accusation.

"I heard about what happened at Fort Artemis."

"Captain Wang Hu, do you have anything to explain? Are you colluding with Ou Ya to seize the achievements of our Atlantic Federation?"

"This..." Everyone who was standing behind and ready to listen to the admiral's instructions were shocked. Deputy Foreign Minister Alstar did not mention a word about this when he came.

Admiral Halberton actually asked this question right now. Is the Eighth Fleet going to punish Wang Hu and the other two on behalf of the Atlantic Federation?
Immediately, the kind-hearted Malu stepped forward to explain.

Even at the Artemis Fortress at that time, she was still very angry with Wang Hu and the other man.

And it wasn't just Mari. Mu and Bakilulu, as the current commanders on the Archangel, also subconsciously wanted to speak.

"Brother Wang Hu." If you ask who in the crowd had the most intense reaction, it would be Kira who clenched his fists, if it weren't for Frey holding him back.

Maybe he has already rushed towards the Strike Gundam. We must remonstrate with troops!
What qualifications do high-ranking officials of the Atlantic Federation have to teach Brother Wang Hu how to do things?
"Don't talk." Halberton stopped Malu and the others from explaining before they could speak.

His eyes swept over his subordinates with interest, and he once again fixed his eyes on Wang Hu and Li Chengzhi, who had expressionless faces and were not afraid at all.

"Why are you silent? Do you mean to confess?"

Admiral Halberdon asked with a more majestic aura.

"Frei, Brother Wang Hu and the others!"

Kira saw that the situation was not right, and he whispered that he wanted to break free from Frey's hand, but he was afraid of hurting his girlfriend who had no real name.

"Don't be anxious, stay calm, and trust Brother Wang Hu. My father is over there."

Unlike the extremely anxious Kira, Frey was frighteningly calm.

Facing Halberdun, who represented the Atlantic Federation, stood the Eighth Fleet behind him.

The admiral's aura did not affect Frey's judgment at all.

Perhaps the girl's confidence comes from Wang Hu, or perhaps it comes from her father Alstar who is standing next to Halberdun.

In short, Frey didn't think that Halberdon really wanted to do anything to Wang Hu and the others, otherwise the people coming here would not be the admiral but the gendarmerie.

The surrounding warships would not be in a posture of protecting the Archangel, but rather would surround the Archangel and point their guns at it.

"Admiral Halberton, I don't understand what you mean?" Shaking his head, Wang Hu finally spoke.

"General Ciel of Artemis Fortress fearlessly blew up the entire fortress in order to protect the key to the victory of the Allied Forces under the sudden attack of the enemy ZAFT army."

"What you are saying here now is suspected of insulting the souls of fallen friendly soldiers, and I would like to correct it here."

"The Archangel and Plan G are the property of the entire United Army, not the Atlantic Federation Army alone."

These words almost deified the Eurasian Federation Army of Artemis Fortress, and implicitly indicated that Halberdun's previous remarks were not politically correct.

That’s amazing. This is what it means to tell lies with open eyes.

Mu and his companions, who were clearly ordered by Halberton not to speak, were full of admiration. After Wang Hu finished speaking, Halberton still insisted.

Then the admiral would first be accused of insulting friendly forces, and then because of the ownership issue of the Archangel, he would be accused of destroying the unity of the Allied Forces.

After all, the dead are the greatest. The Artemis Fortress of the Eurasian Federation is gone. What do you mean by asking the other party to conspire to seize the Archangel?
Discrediting the hero?

It is obvious that Plan G was advanced by the United Nations Army by pooling money and technology as a whole. It is also true that East Asia and Eurasia own the Archangel!

"Hahaha." Laughing up to the sky, Halbottom stretched out his finger and pointed at Wang Hu repeatedly.

"It makes sense that General Charles is obsessed with you." In fact, what happened behind the scenes in Artemis Fortress was controlled and spread within a very small circle of the top leaders of the United Nations.

The external propaganda and characterization of the Artemis defenders were extremely honorable, and the Allied Forces even regarded this battle as a model of unity among the three major countries!
And the reason Halberdun was mentioned here was just for the next step.

Politics is about mutual compromise, first throwing out some dirty laundry and then exchanging interests.

"Can I see the Z Gundam?"

As if the previous stormy questioning had never existed, Admiral Halberton put on a smile as gentle as a spring breeze and asked for Wang Hu's consent with a smile.

"Of course, it's an honor for our army." Wang Hu also raised his hand with a smile as an invitation.

The whole scene looked joyful and harmonious, unlike the previous tense atmosphere.

Wang Hu led the way with Halberdun who wanted to visit Z Gundam and introduced it verbally.

Halberton nodded repeatedly in agreement as he took the elevator to the door of the Z Gundam's cockpit.

This wise general of the United Army did not appear for a long time in the original world line, but he was portrayed in a great deal of words, either explicitly or implicitly.

He looked at the furnishings in the Z Gundam cockpit with a complicated expression. He was the one promoting the G Plan and he knew the results of the G Plan very well.

Not to mention that when the Strike Gundam and other five Gundams came out, there wasn't even a decent driver program available.

The configuration of a cockpit alone can explain a lot of problems, although it cannot necessarily be concluded that the All-Around Cockpit is better than the Strike Gundam's cockpit.

But the appearance of this one is much better!
The East Asian Army dared to build a full-circle cockpit in an actual combat aircraft, which meant that they were far ahead of the Atlantic Federation Army in terms of radar perception!

"Great job, East Asia Army, the driving system, the design and manufacture of the aircraft."

Halberdon couldn't help but sigh again. His own driving system still needed the help of an adjuster named Kira Yamato.

The East Asian Army, which has the constitution of a nation that can accomplish great things, has done everything on its own.
"Captain Wang Hu, can the success of the Z Gundam be extended to the entire joint army? My Eighth Fleet is willing to use the East Asian Army's standard machine."

Halberdun expressed an idea that was earth-shattering to everyone present. He challenged everyone's rationality again and again during this trip.

"General Halberdon!" Mariu ignored the ban issued by the admiral before, she quickly walked to the feet of the Z Gundam and shouted.

"So what about Plan G? What about Plan G, which has paid so much and sacrificed so much?"

Mariu, Bakirolu and the others knew very well what it meant for the Eighth Fleet to use the East Asian Army's standard MS.

That means Halberdun gave up his original insistence when he first proposed Plan G.

The top leaders of the United Army, no, it would be more accurate to say how pessimistic the top leaders of the Atlantic Federation Army were.

The early G Plan faced so much cold stares and contempt, but it is thanks to the Admiral G Plan that it has come to this day.

Plan G is like a child to Halberton and all those who support and participate in the plan.

But now Halberdon actually said that he wanted to give up his child?
What mother would abandon her child?

"Malu!" With his back to Malu, who was about to cry, Halberton spoke with determination without even turning his head.

"This is for the unity of the United Army, and for the United Army to achieve victory over the Adjusters."

"For this, even if Plan G pays more, since East Asia has given a better answer, I"

"We should naturally accept it with joy and smile for it."

Upon hearing this, everyone including Wang Hu stood in awe. No matter whether Halberton was speaking sincerely or just pretending to be an official, they were impressed by him for saying this.

Duane Halberton was a remarkable man who lived up to his reputation as a wise general of the United Nations.

Using that kind of standard equipment is not a simple matter, there are many things involved.

In the original world line, Halberdun died early. If he were still alive, the entire joint army would benefit from the MS of the G plan he led during his lifetime.

He will definitely hold a place at the highest level of the United Army, and the Atlantic Federation Army in World War II will not be reduced to becoming a yes-man of the Blue Cosmos.

But now that he has given up Plan G, it means he has given up his own future.

It also means that the Eighth Fleet will be the first to express its intention to use the equipment of the East Asian Army.

The Eighth Fleet, which was not infected by the Blue Cosmos and was squeezed out by the Atlantic Federation Army, will be more vulnerable and even hostile in the days to come!
Halbert will also be regarded as a traitor by the Atlantic Federation Army!

Looking back at Li Chengzhi who was standing below, Wang Hu exchanged glances with his friend.

"Of course, Admiral Halberdon, you are a man worthy of admiration."

"I will report your request to the top leaders of the East Asian Army and I will not let you down."

"Yeah." Halberdun turned around and stared at the Strike Gundam reluctantly. He responded lightly.

Then he got off the Z Gundam and called upon Mari and other close people to walk slowly towards the bridge, obviously wanting to say something personal.

In response, Wang Hu and the other man wisely did not follow.

(End of this chapter)