Chapter 377: Snow White Waltz
Meer watched Tolle flee in panic, propping her chin with her right hand as she licked her lips and sighed resentfully. "Master is really adorable… such a shame. I was completely seen through this time and still didn't get to be 'eaten.' Who knows when I'll get another chance to meet him next time."
On the way out, Tolle asked Nami, "Nami, we already have the data on Providence Gundam's DRAGOON system. Can we start manufacturing Snow White's active wing feather funnel cannons now?"
"Master, with Providence's DRAGOON system and funnel cannons as references, it is indeed possible to manufacture miniature feather funnel cannons.
"However, the DRAGOON system's control over funnels is relatively outdated, so it would be better for Nami to control them directly."
"Oh? Then forget the DRAGOON system. By the way, Nami, can we make a few modifications?
"Those six Dwarf Star funnels need to reach at least the destructive power of a destroyer-class beam cannon. They should also be able to combine into twin-barrel destroyer beam cannons to increase firepower.
"And those feather-type miniature funnels should ideally be able to jointly deploy an electromagnetic barrier."
"That is feasible, Master. However, with that design, if the six Dwarf Star funnels increase their output, they will need to return for recharging after a single attack.
"As for the feather-type miniature funnels, due to their smaller structure, their beam output will be reduced.
"They are fine for intercepting missiles and defensive purposes, but their effectiveness against MS and warships is relatively poor.
"Additionally, they can only attack up to five times before needing to return for recharging. If used solely to deploy an electromagnetic barrier, they can only be used twice."
"Alright, that's fine. Offensive duties can be left to the Dwarf Star funnels, while the feather funnels will be used purely for missile interception.
"Besides, the main unit has sufficient energy anyway—it'll just need to recharge a few more times."
After saying that, Tolle suddenly had another burst of inspiration and continued, "Nami, if each neo DG cell were modified to cooperate with Ahab waves to generate Ahab nano-layer armor, while also being able to deploy SPS armor functionality—would that work?
"If the unit is damaged, it could be repaired immediately. Wouldn't that greatly enhance defensive performance?"
"Master, that is achievable. Doing so would count as an evolution of the neo DG cells.
"Nami will now begin manufacturing the Wing Zero Snow White Prelude Gundam."
Tolle felt this would essentially be a brand-new unit, and reusing the old name didn't feel appropriate, so he said, "Let's change the unit's name.
"Prelude… Waltz… Let's just call it the Wing Zero Snow White Waltz Gundam."
"Understood, Master. Nami will modify the unit designation immediately."
After assigning the modification tasks, Tolle headed toward the safe house where Lacus was hiding.
Along the way, every large public display he passed was filled with Patrick's speeches slandering Lacus. Tolle sighed—this was, in its own way, another form of momentum-building, completely transforming Lacus from a national idol into a female warrior constantly fighting for peace.
When Tolle reached an area not far from Lacus's temporary safe house, still in optical camouflage stealth mode, he observed her through surveillance feeds. She was in the middle of a radio broadcast, using her sweet voice to describe the suffering and tragedy brought about by war.
Tolle walked to the door and opened a communication channel, speaking to Nicol, who was guarding Lacus inside. "Nicol, it's Tolle. I'm right outside your safe house now, currently cloaked.
"In a moment, come over and open the door so I can get in."
Nicol, stationed outside Lacus's broadcast room, listened to the transmission in his earpiece with a look of shock and immediately replied, "What? You're already at the door? That's impossible—how do you even know where we are?"
"Aren't you wearing the nano wristband? I can use it to locate you.
"Don't panic. Just open the door a bit, let me in, and then close it again. I've checked—there's no suspicious activity nearby for now."
Three sweat drops appeared on Nicol's forehead. He really wanted to say that the most suspicious person nearby was you, but he could only reply helplessly, "Alright… wait a moment. I'll come get you."
Liza, seeing Nicol suddenly leaving, asked, "What's wrong? Did something happen? Who are you going to meet?"
"Tolle is here. I'll be right back," Nicol said as he hurried toward the door.
"Tolle? Tolle Koenig!" Liza suddenly realized who he meant. Her face lit up with excitement as she followed after him, whispering, "Wait for me—I want to see him too."
Soon, Nicol opened the door, but there wasn't a single person outside. Just as he held the door and looked around in confusion—
Tolle spoke to him. "Nicol, move aside a bit. You're blocking the way—I can't get in like this."
"Oh—oh, okay." Nicol hurriedly stepped aside, making room.
"You can close the door now."
Nicol carefully shut the door immediately.
Liza, who arrived a moment later, looked around in confusion and asked Nicol, "Where is he? That Tolle—wasn't he supposed to come?
At that moment, Tolle disengaged his optical camouflage right in front of her and said, "You're the young lady who piloted the reconnaissance GINN, right? We meet again."
"G-Ghost!" Liza screamed, clutching Nicol tightly from behind as she trembled and asked, "A-Are you human… or a ghost?!"
"Huh? Huh? Liza, what happened?"
At the same time, the scream reached Lacus, who had just finished her broadcast. She followed the sound and slowly walked toward the door.
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Wing Zero Snow White Waltz Gundam
A-Class Unit
(With PX System alone: 2× overclock, A+ Class; with PX System + Alaya-Vijnana System activated together: S-Class.)
Terrain Adaptability: Sea A / Land A / Air A / Space A
Fixed Armament:
Shoulder-mounted Gatling cannons x2; Head-mounted laser machine cannons x2; Beam sabers x2; Enhanced destroyer beam cannons x2 (normally mounted on wing mechanical arms; can combine into twin-barrel destroyer beam cannons);
Special Weapons:
Dwarf Star funnels x6; Feather-type miniature funnels x160 (each feather of the active wing is an independent miniature funnel, capable of jointly deploying an electromagnetic barrier);
Special Systems:
MA transformation structure; Active wings; Weapon-fixing mechanical arms; PX System; Intelligent assistance system; Close-combat combat sensors; Optical camouflage stealth; Reaction-force wing system; Alaya-Vijnana System; Multi-lock targeting system; Neo DG cells.
Power Systems:
Ultra-advanced deuterium nuclear power system; Neutron jammer canceller; Ahab Reactor.
Special Armor:
SPS armor; Energy defense field; Gundanium alloy; Ahab nano-layer armor.
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