Chapter 357: Each Person's Choice

At this time, Malu also called together the people on the Archangel, as well as the Earth Army that came to Orb with the Archangel. Although they had not made a decision, none of them left Orb.

"At present, the Earth Alliance fleet is heading towards Orb. If Orb refuses to join the Earth Army in the crusade against PLANT, it will be regarded as a supporter of ZAFT. This is the reason."

"What is this?!" Hearing this, some people in the team immediately expressed dissatisfaction. They were chilled by the Atlantic Federation, and at this time, from the perspective of bystanders, they all expressed dissatisfaction with the Atlantic Federation's bandit style.

"The Orb government wants to adhere to a neutral position and is still trying to mediate diplomatically. Unfortunately, judging from the actions taken by the Earth Army, this battle is inevitable. Knowing that the battle is inevitable, the Orb government has transferred all its citizens abroad. Now, only government officials and the army are left in Orb. They have entered a state of national defense to prepare for any eventuality. Similarly, we must make a choice."

As soon as this was said, everyone's expression became very complicated. It was not because they might have to fight with their former allies, but because some people no longer wanted to stay in the army. They were afraid of being abandoned again and being used as bait or cannon fodder again.

"Now, the Archangel and other warships are used as escape ships. Our own situation is also very delicate. Facing the current situation in Orb, how should we respond? No one ordered us, and at the same time, we have no authority to order you."

Although it was still Malu who said it, the captains behind her nodded in agreement. They were no longer soldiers of the Earth Army, so naturally there was no superior-subordinate relationship.

"If we really can't avoid the war, it will start at 0900 tomorrow morning. Should we stand up and fight to protect Orb, or make other choices? We must make our own choices. Therefore, if any crew members want to leave the ship, please leave immediately. The last ship to transport citizens of Orb will depart at 0700 tonight."

"The same goes for the crew of this ship."

"The same goes for this ship."

The captains all echoed. They have actually made a choice, just like the Archangel, to stay in Orb and stand up. As for the decision of the crew, they will not interfere.

"I am such an unreliable captain, and you still follow me until now. I am really grateful."

Not only did Malu bow 90 degrees to the crew, but also Mu, Bakilulu, and other captains did the same.

As captains, they were all unqualified, because the captain was responsible for the crew of the entire ship. The Archangel of Malu, Mu, and Bakilu was forced to go, and many wrong decisions were made during the trip. Other captains failed to see the conspiracy of the military leaders and almost took their crews to the Joshua base.

At this point, everyone dispersed, with different thoughts. Malu and others knew that someone would definitely leave the ship, but they also understood each other's ideas. If too many people left and could not maintain the normal operation of a warship, they would stay, either to join other warships to fight side by side, or to apply to the Orb Army to join them directly.

As expected, half of the people chose to leave, but there were 11 people including Kaz on the Archangel, and more on other warships. There were only a few people left on some warships.

In this situation, Yang Hui immediately found them after learning about it.

"I've understood the situation. Thank you for staying and fighting for Orb."

"No, this is what we should do." Malu replied. Publicly, Orb took them in when they were homeless and guaranteed their safety. This favor needs to be repaid; privately, because of Yang Hui himself, Malu will stay.

"Then there are two ways for you to choose, especially for you guys. Your ship can't gather enough crew members, right?" Yang Hui looked at several unfamiliar captains.

"Yes." It was a bit embarrassing. Although he understood the choice of the crew, but so many people left at once, doesn't it mean that his original men were all cowards?

"My idea is this. The Orb Army does not lack a few naval warships to join. In addition to the Archangel, I personally suggest that you take your warships to the giant floating platform or Papua New Guinea and join the local Orb fleet. Waiting for the opportunity as the spark of Orb's rebirth, this is the first option; the second option is to join the Orb Army now and re-arrange the military position." Yang Hui said to everyone present, especially to the captains and crews of ordinary warships.

What they brought were the Arkansas-class and Des Moines-class mobile cruisers, which were similar to the Kurami-class of Orb. Although they did not want to describe them as cannon fodder, this was the fact.

Moreover, if these warships were to be deployed, they might be targeted as the main targets, accelerating their demise.

So they simply gave up these warships, dispersed them and incorporated them into the Orb army, or preserved their strength and let them go to the giant floating platform or Papua New Guinea to avoid the limelight, and then return when Orb was reborn.

Several people looked at each other, and their expressions were also complicated. Although they did not feel malice and derogation from Yang Hui, there was indeed some contempt in his words. What made them most uncomfortable was that this was a fact that they had to admit.

"Everyone, please make a decision as soon as possible." Yang Hui urged, because there was no time to waste now. "If you choose one, please be prepared to escort the transport ship carrying the citizens to leave Orb tonight; if you choose two, I will arrange your positions immediately."

"... Mr. Yang Hui, please allow us to discuss it. It doesn't take too long, ten minutes will be enough."

"Okay."

Yang Hui got up and left. Malu followed behind Yang Hui, leaving space for them to discuss. After all, she would stay with the Archangel, so it would be inconvenient for her to participate in their topic.

"Yang Hui... Is this battle in Orb really inevitable?" Malu asked with some concern. She did witness the power of Orb, but this power also has its limits. Compared with the giant Atlantic Federation, it is really nothing.

"You don't know the requirements of the Atlantic Federation yet?"

"What requirements? Isn't it just the mass accelerator?"

"The Atlantic Federation requires the dissolution of the Orb government, the dissolution of the army, and... handing me over." Yang Hui said.

"How could this happen!?" Malu really didn't know about this. They only knew that the Atlantic Federation's army had come, but they had no idea that the Atlantic Federation had actually put forward such an outrageous condition. They not only wanted Orb to be destroyed, but also wanted Yang Hui! It was just the latter request that Malu couldn't accept.

"So, Orb can't avoid this battle with the Atlantic Federation, and..."

Even if Orb can avoid this battle with the Atlantic Federation, it can't avoid it. If it avoids it this time, can it avoid it next time? Once the spine is broken, Orb will always be at the mercy of others.

Therefore, the [White Dove Plan] is imperative, and this battle must be fought!

"Is there... a chance of winning?" Malu worriedly. She really couldn't find where Orb's chance of winning was, but she believed that since Yang Hui had decided so, there must be a way.

"There is no chance of winning this battle."

"Then..."

"But there is still hope for Orb."

"..."Malu gently hugged Yang Hui and put her chin on his shoulder, "I will help you."

Malu didn't know what to say. She knew that Yang Hui must have a plan, but she didn't know the details of the plan. All she could do now was to support Yang Hui and help him.

"Don't worry, my plan will not fail. We will all live and witness the rebirth of Orb."

"Then go to Promise Fortress together and travel to other worlds together." This sentence was of course not spoken out loud, but it was Yang Hui's thought in his heart.

Ten minutes passed quickly, and Yang Hui also got their answer.

"Sir Yang Hui, we choose the first path."

"Okay, please get ready and set off tonight. I will inform Gerta that someone will receive you after you go."

"Thank you."

Everyone dispersed to prepare for the night voyage. Yang Hui understood their choice and their thoughts. In fact, they were not optimistic about the situation in Orb, and they did not want to be buried with Orb. They chose the first path to find a way to survive and leave a way out for themselves to witness whether the country of Orb can still exist and whether it can be reborn. The current Orb is not qualified for them to risk their lives to protect it, even if it is a favor to them.

After seeing them off, Yang Hui and Malu came to the Archangel together. Since the Archangel came to Orb, except for meeting Kira and others in the hospital, he has not met with this group of companions properly. He is too busy.

"Yang Hui, you're here?"

"Well, how is it?"

"Not bad, Orb is still so peaceful, but this peace won't last long."

"Don't worry, even if it is broken, it won't be destroyed. As long as people are alive, there is hope."

"You are indeed a big shot, you speak so high-end, our lives are in your hands."

"Don't worry, I want you to work for me for the rest of your life."

...

After chatting casually, Yang Hui said goodbye to everyone. The Atlantic Federation fleet was close at hand, and he had to go to the Ministry of National Defense for final confirmation to see how Huang arranged it.

"The battle plan has been deployed, take a look." As she said that, Huang marked her deployment plan on the battle map, as well as the predicted route of the Atlantic Federation fleet.

"What a pity. If there were any MS dedicated to water, we could have ambushed them here first." Yang Hui looked at a sea area helplessly. This sea area is very special. There are many reefs on the seabed, which is very convenient for MS dedicated to water to hide. It will not be detected in advance by the sonar system. Moreover, the Atlantic Federation has no water force now, and there is almost no defense against MS dedicated to water.

"Deploy another layer of anti-aircraft firepower in this area." Yang Hui marked out another area behind the port's defense line, because in Yang Hui's memory, the Atlantic Federation had airdrop troops in addition to the naval fleet, which was also the biggest reason for the collapse of the Orb defense line.

"Here... airdrop troops?"

"That's right."

Upon hearing this, the emperor immediately mobilized troops to improve the defense circle of Orb.