Before heading to Gibraltar, He Kui found himself with plenty of time. His research into the Mirage Colloid Field quickly advanced to an intermediate level.
It was at this stage that He Kui discovered the immature Mirage Colloid Field could cause significant harm to anyone inside the cockpit. Even with mature technology, the density of the dispersed Mirage Colloids had to be set lower.
In practical terms, this meant that in a high-intensity battle, relying heavily on the shield could only withstand about twenty to thirty shots, depending on the enemy's weapon strength, before the internal Mirage Colloids were depleted and needed replenishment.
What does this imply? Being surrounded or facing something like the Freedom Gundam with its wide-area attacks was still very dangerous.
Moreover, it couldn't be scaled up, as a large amount of Mirage Colloids would become uncontrollable.
"It all comes down to improving my own skills."
He Kui glanced at Lacus's virtual status screen.
[Lacus Clyne Favorability: 25]
[Experience Bonus: 2]
[MS Operation Technique B-Level: (6203/10000)]
To say he's skilled, he might barely qualify as an elite Red Coat. But in terms of actual prowess, he felt on par with someone like Dearka.
There's no time to improve sniping range now; he could only focus on training with Lacus and Shi He.
"What are you mumbling about~?"
Sulei walked into He Kui's office and sat on the soft sofa, surprised to see He Kui deep in thought at his computer.
"Finally researched yourself silly?"
"Not yet."
He Kui replied, looking helplessly at the unexpected visitor.
"But you said you wanted to go to Gibraltar with me? Why?"
"I'm the radar team leader, remember?"
Sulei said matter-of-factly, popping a fruit candy from the table into her mouth.
"But that's Earth."
"Didn't we go to Carpentaria before? That was more dangerous."
"Different... The Archangel has already landed in the Libyan Desert."
Yes, it landed. Apparently, they didn't get water, which led to a rushed journey, causing them to meet up with the Eighth Fleet's advance team ahead of schedule.
At that time, Cruzer and Athrun hadn't returned to the front yet.
So the ship carrying Flay's father was safe, ending in an orbital battle with the Eighth Fleet.
Without Flay, who knows why Kira stayed behind; maybe he felt the urgency and decided to protect everyone.
Anyway, he watched the footage—chaos on the near-Earth orbit.
In the end, perhaps by some cosmic correction, Kira still fought Duel to the death after the landing ship was destroyed.
The Archangel then crash-landed with the falling Strike in the Libyan Desert.
"The Libyan Desert is far from Gibraltar!"
Sulei stretched her slender arms wide, playfully gesturing to He Kui.
"Pretty please~!"
Rarely acting coy, the girl wrapped her arms around He Kui beside her, her deer-like clear eyes gazing up at him.
"You're scaring me..."
Used to Sulei's five-parts haughty, five-parts sweet demeanor, He Kui got goosebumps from this full-on sweetness.
"I heard the director next door likes this~"
"Where did you hear that?"
"The news! He got caught, so you better be careful."
"Or I'll report you!"
Sulei laughed playfully, her eyes gleaming with pride, yet not arrogant, instead full of girlish charm.
"Report what?"
"Report your unspoken rules~"
"Like this?"
He Kui lowered his head, touching Sulei's soft lips.
Before he could deepen the kiss, Sulei gently bit He Kui's lips.
"Talk business."
Though she said this, Sulei's voice was now irresistibly soft.
"Be careful, don't wander off."
Satisfied, Sulei hummed, and the room echoed with the subtle sound of intimacy.
After a while, they slowly parted, a transparent thread connecting them.
"Didn't drink water?"
Seeing the string of saliva, Sulei blushed in disdain.
"Forgot, want to suck it back?"
"No way! Get a tissue!"
[Sulei is very satisfied with your kiss.]
[Sulei Favorability: 149]
[Information Engineering A-Level: (48125/100000)]
[Unlocked Academic: Basic Quantum Communication Technology (0/10000)]
"What's so funny!"
With strings still dangling from their mouths, they spoke, amused.
"Nothing, you don't need a tissue. Just give me a drink."
He Kui said, kissing her again.
After a while, they tidied up and sat back on the sofa.
"This is for you."
He Kui took out a Haro, smiling.
"Bribing me?"
Sulei glared at He Kui, her face still flushed, but quickly took the Haro.
Feeling knowledge seeping into his mind, He Kui's smile grew wider.
"By the way, remember the Zero we encountered? The Archangel and the one we met before?"
He Kui asked the girl, her face still blushing.
"Yes."
Sulei spoke lazily, her tone playful.
"What about the wire-guided cannon technology then?"
"Not much progress in untethered control, communication tech is tricky."
"With the neutron interferometer, the anti-neutron interferometer only works with a nuclear reactor onboard."
Discussing her field, Sulei's blush faded as she spoke.
Though He Kui's directed energy communication was powerful, like a laser, it couldn't refract, so interference or obstacles posed problems.
Even with the Mirage Colloid as a medium, it wasn't perfect, only ensuring communication within a certain range.
The Mirage Colloid couldn't reach that far.
"What if I used quantum communication?"
Like He Kui initially imagined, remotely controlling robots.
Even using brainwaves like the DRAGOON system. Though the technology was safe, the transmission range was limited.
For practical use, it had to be on a warship, or near one.
Directed energy communication allowed long-range but was prone to interference.
Each had pros and cons, not perfect.
But this was basic quantum communication, meaning it could be upgraded.
"We're planning quantum communication, but it's still at old tech levels. Range and size reduction are challenges. You have an idea?"
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Quantum communication existed, but like AI, it hadn't fully developed.
"A bit, but let's prepare for the Earth trip first."
Hopefully, he could retrieve the Haro from Cagalli.