Chapter 408: The Beginning of the Gundam 00 Story 1
Inside Celestial Being's base, after reviewing the design plans on the laptop, Sherilyn handed it to Sherilyn and asked, "Sherilyn, can we manufacture this?"
After studying the blueprints, Sherilyn said with some difficulty, "We don't currently have enough parts and materials. If we want to build it, we'll need to transfer components from space. It might actually be faster to manufacture it directly in space and then ship it here."
Tolle spread his hands helplessly. "Then let's put the MS on hold for now. If it really doesn't work out, I can manufacture it myself. I can secretly use my family's MS production factory.
But can you manufacture the GN Particle Storage Tanks and the GN Particle Filling Devices here?
It would be best if you could make a few extra as backup batteries. That way I can take them back and install them on the unit.
You could also make a few for yourselves, just in case."
After thinking again, Sherilyn nodded. "Hmm… that's no problem. With the materials we currently have, we can probably make three."
"Then let's prioritize making three. Give all of them to Dax to take back. We can manufacture more for ourselves later. Besides, with the GN Drive, we can refill GN particles ourselves."
"Thanks, Sherilyn."
With that, Sherilyn finalized the production plan.
Tolle didn't really mind. After all, he had GN-T type GN Drives. He could take them out when the timing was right.
Still, since there would be GN Particle Storage Tanks, being able to pilot a GN-particle-powered unit earlier wasn't a bad idea. He had been itching for it ever since the simulator session.
After wrapping up the manufacturing discussion, Sherilyn looked at Tolle seriously.
"Dax, in July, during the tenth anniversary ceremony of the completion of the Human Reform League's orbital elevator, the Human Reform League and the AEU will both be showcasing their new mobile suits. It feels like another arms race between major powers is about to begin.
So VEDA has decided that Celestial Being will carry out an 'eradication of conflict' intervention against them simultaneously.
And after this operation, Celestial Being will officially step onto the world stage and reveal itself to the entire world."
She looked at him nervously. "If you're free, would you like to come watch? And in case of any unexpected situation, you could serve as a support unit and provide covert assistance."
Tolle shook his head apologetically. "Sorry, Sherilyn. That new Human Reform League unit was designed by the Xiao Group.
On that day, I have to attend the tenth anniversary ceremony of the orbital elevator's completion. I'll also be performing as a stunt pilot during the test flight demonstration. There's really no way I can leave."
Hearing that he wouldn't be able to watch this major operation with her, Sherilyn looked disappointed. "Yes… something like that really can't be avoided. For the sake of keeping your identity hidden, there's no choice."
Seeing her disappointment, Tolle gently held her soft hand. "Sherilyn, could you inform Celestial Being of something for me?
When they intervene against the Human Reform League, ask them to hold back and avoid harming the pilots. I'll be inside the new Eagle-type unit that day."
Blushing at his intimate gesture, Sherilyn nodded. "No problem. I'll upload the message to VEDA right away. It will notify Celestial Being. Don't worry—you'll be fine."
"Then I'm counting on you, Sherilyn. My safety is in your hands."
"Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to you."
Nearby, Wang Liu Mei watched their interaction with obvious jealousy. She glanced down at her chest and muttered under her breath, inaudible to others, "Hmph, you jerk. So what if hers is a little bigger? I'm still growing."
Over the next few days, Tolle stayed at Celestial Being's base to help manufacture the GN Particle Storage Tanks and GN Particle Filling Devices. After a week of effort, the work was finally completed.
The three GN Particle Storage Tanks were then safely transported to the Xiao Group through Celestial Being's secret logistics channels, disguised as ordinary cargo.
Meanwhile, in his storage space, Tolle had already completed the Crossbone Gundam X1 Full Cloth (Pseudo) and several GN-T type GN Drives. Once the GN Particle Storage Tanks arrived, he would be able to use it freely.
A few days later, under Sherilyn's reluctant gaze, Tolle, Wang Liu Mei, and Hong Long left Celestial Being's base.
"Finally going home," Wang Liu Mei said lightly after returning to the hotel suite. She shot Tolle a glare. "If we stayed any longer, your soul would've been bewitched and carried off by that vixen. Who knows what kind of shameless things you'd have done."
Looking at her jealous expression, Tolle felt it was necessary to condition her mindset. He couldn't have her constantly overturning vinegar jars.
If she kept making a fuss every day, how was he supposed to live? There was no way he would give up an entire forest for a single tree.
"Liu Mei, you're adorable when you're jealous."
He hugged and kissed her while subtly reconditioning her subconscious to accept the fact that he had many women in his life.
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The next morning, Tolle returned to the Xiao Group with Wang Liu Mei, whose mindset had already been adjusted.
After briefing Kinue on some work matters and comforting her for her hard work, he visited the Xiao Group's MS manufacturing factory. Taking the opportunity, he stored the three GN Particle Storage Tanks in his storage space and installed one into the Crossbone Gundam X1 Full Cloth (Pseudo).
That evening, he brought Wang Liu Mei to his home.
He introduced her to Kinue, Louise, and Saji's younger sister, and they all had an open and honest exchange.
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Happy times passed quickly, and soon it was mid-June, AD 2307.
As commanders of the Human Reform League's orbital elevator tenth anniversary ceremony, Sergei and Holly brought Tolle to the event location for rehearsal of the flight demonstration.
On the way, Holly, sitting beside him, looked at Tolle excitedly. "Dax, we'll be counting on you again. I didn't expect you to be just as talented as your father, Wisette. You completed and manufactured the mobile suit he left behind so quickly."
Tolle scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "Not at all, Aunt Holly.
My father had already completed the crucial parts. I just integrated everything together."