"Initiate the synchronisation test, Legion," Marcus said to his AI the moment the particle storage containers were full.
[Beginning the test.]
The GN drives roared to life as they began to increase their rotational speed.
"Activate TRANS-AM at 50% mark." The Emperor issued the next order as he watched the Cone Engines spin faster and faster.
[Understood.]
The pair of girls behind him looked a bit worried that something like this was happening this close to them. Though both of them developed a 'used to' outlook on this situation, so they were not panicking, more like used to this madness.
Eventually, the drives turned red, as if veins had appeared on them, and the dispersal magnified several times over.
Becoming a fountain of GN particles.
Growing brighter and brighter as the number of particles in the air grew.
Eventually, it passed the previous failure mark at 78%
"Wonderful!"
[81%]
[85%]
[87%]
[90%]
[92%]
"Now activate the configuration module!" Marcus smirked as he saw the 94%.
[Beginning configuration settings, adjusting particle dispersion.]
"N-No way…"
The green particles disappeared, and a green cloud formed above the GN drives.
"...What is this?"
"The true power of GN drives. This is a mutagenic cloud that formed from excessive GN particles.
It stimulates one's brain functionality and begins an evolutionary process."
As he explained to them, the synchronisation reached 100%, and the cloud persisted, but eventually the stored particles began to dry up, and the TRANS-AM ended.
"Wonderful, the test has been a success. Legion begins storing particles once more. I want another bath soon." Marcus said with a smirk, as he won't stop until he becomes an Innovator.
[Understood, sir. By my estimation, you can have another 'bath' in 30 minutes.]
"Fantastic."
'This guy…' Christina and Feldt were a bit concerned about how crazy this man could be. This is unknown technology to them, not properly tested… yet he is doing this.
Not even the Ex-Celestial Being know all of the GN Drive secrets. These engines were created many years ago in Jupiter's orbit.
Yet… he is doing this…
"Relax, you two. If you want, you can work from the house upstairs. The holographic projectors are there." Marcus smiled at them. He could see that they are spooked, so he will let them work from anywhere they want.
"Great! We can enjoy the pool as well! Let's go, Feldt!" The brown-haired girl grabbed the pinkette, and the pair dashed to the lift that would take them upstairs to the house level.
"W-Wait—" The younger girl tried to complain, but the CIC girl didn't care as she wanted to enjoy the sunshine.
Marcus shook his head as he focused on his work. Now that the synchronisation was successful, he can begin building his Alpha Tiranis Gundam.
First-ever Twin Drive mobile suit, most likely the most powerful machine, on the doorstep of Generation 4th.
Though this machine branches out from the usual Anaheim Gundam Family tree… so calling it a 3rd- or 4th-generation is a wrong classification. It doesn't follow the usual requirements the Empire uses for this.
"Let's begin, Legion. It has been a while since I got dirty." Marcus picked up a belt full of tools and took a loading lift to the Gundam level.
By this point, there was only a skeletal frame lying on the ground, and at the corner, there was a small hill of mobile suit parts.
"I need you to sort the GN containers and highlight the ones we can reuse. The rest can be sent to the Assembly Line and reforged." The Emperor instructed his AI as he walked around the 18-metre-long frame.
[Understood, sir. I suggest we bring over the raw materials here and forge them ourselves.]
"Good idea. Then begin assembling the infrastructure below us. I will start with the cables." Marcus nodded at the AI suggestion. He usually manufactures things at home, but in this reality, he has several factories that can do it for him.
[Very well, upgrading Assembly Lines with improved furnaces and access to power for this project is enough. Ordering extra raw materials… payments successful.]
As Legion was arranging things, Marcus went over and picked up cables, ladders, and other tools. He has about 12 hours before he needs to leave for Azadistan to see his new fiancée.
The Beautiful Princess can't escape from him this time around.
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Marina Ismail fiddled with her dress as she was in the airport where the Private Jet of her child's father was about to arrive.
The Princess wasn't sure how to call him. They did the deed many times, and yet they were not lovers? Well, it was her duty, on her part, but Shirin already told her that Marcus most likely used this position to get her into his bed.
Now she has to deal with the consequences of those actions.
Eventually, they went to the runway where a red carpet had been rolled out. Moments later, a fancy private jet with Anaheim 'A' letter on the hull landed. A few moments later, more planes arrived bearing UN symbolism.
These were his Peacekeeping forces carrying literal mobile suits.
"Quite the force he is bringing with him." Shirin adjusted her glasses as she saw the mobile arrive. They had those red glowing particles emitting from cone-shaped engines. These are the new GN-X mobile suits, the standard-edition mobile suits for the UN military.
"This is his escort, as the Custodian on duty or off-duty, he has military protection all the time, regardless of where he is going." The Commander of the Princess's royal guards explained to them.
However, the explanation caused Marina to massage her forehead. This is how he is coming to see her? In a military fanfare?
"Though it does make sense. If anything happens to him… well…" Shirin saw how much of an important figure he became after dealing with Celestial Being.
As the group waited for the plane to arrive, they didn't need to wait for long, as this plane rolled over and soon the doors opened, and black-suited bodyguards poured out.
Followed by Marcus, who was dressed in a quite simple suit, behind him was a quite tall, brown-haired man—a new face in Marcus' entourage.
Last time, they recalled that he had a beautiful, red-haired girl who worked as his bodyguard.
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"You still didn't tell me why I enrolled in the literal military?" Lockon asked, dressed in a UN military uniform. He was Marcus's bodyguard!
"Jeanne is Euphemia's bodyguard. I don't want her to abuse her Geass, and I need a bodyguard of my own." Marcus explained as he walked to the plane doors that had opened, and the heat of the Middle East poured in.
This time around, he was dressed in a lighter coloured suit.
"So this is where you come in."
"...You know that my talents lie in MS piloting and snipping, as a bodyguard? I have no idea how well I will do it." Lockon explained with a frown.
"Relax. I am not useless either. When I was in school, I slaughtered my way through a hotel full of terrorists. A sword against rifles, it was quite an experience."
"...You are not making this up… are you?" Lockon was a bit spooked by how plainly he said that!
"Why should I? I told you about my power before. I use it in a fight, with a sword in hand, I can cut anything I want. Even guns become useless because I know when they are going to shoot and where. I can deflect bullets because of it." He explained to the baffled Gundam Pilot.
"I see…that is cool power… is it possible for others to gain it?"
"Geass energy works differently depending on people when it comes to granting Geass power.
One of my wives who is studying this phenomenon concluded that this power is like the first step towards spiritual ascention." He explained what Shamna told him, and he made the same conclusion himself.
"Spiritual Ascension? Like Buddha or something?" the Ex-Gundam Meister was confused to say the least.
"Indeed. This is a spiritual civilisation we are talking about. They might have lived in pyramids, but they could live for thousands of years."
Marcus chuckled as they began to go down the stairs.
"...I see…" Lockon nodded, but then he needed to cover from the sun. It was damn hot here!
"And why are we here?"
"To see my future wife, of course." The Emperor declared with an assured tone.
"...Hah?" The Sniper nearly stumbled from hearing that!
"The Princess is with my child, so I will make her my wife. Simple, yes?"
"...When did that happen!?" But then the Ex-Celestial Being pilot recalled something.
"...Wait… when this country was plunged into civil war… You were with the Princess…damn… I don't know if I should be impressed or terrified."
The guy shook his head. Here he was, trying to calm down the civil war and get back a kidnapped spiritual leader, but this guy was banging the princess while trying to keep the peace in her unstable country.
Doing two things at once! Not that Lockon realised, but Marcus was doing more than just two things in this country…
~~~
Marcus walked over, and before Marina could say anything, the Emperor was the first one to start the conversation.
"Princess, it's good to see you." He smiled as he looked at her; it caused her a bit of a blush. Her mind immediately recalled that week she spent with him.
"...Commander… It's good to see you as well." The Black-haired Princess tried to sound as normal as possible. But it was awkward for her.
Especially with what is happening between her and him.
"Likewise, shall we proceed?" The Emperor motioned for her to start walking.
"Yes." Marina nodded as a group started to walk towards the waiting limos.
Once they got inside. It was only three of them. Marcus, Marina and Shirin.
"..."
"..."
"..."
It was a bit awkward for the Princess, so Marcus decided to extend an olive branch.
"How is it going? The economy should be stabilised now." He asked her as he looked over the window.
The city looks far better, with shops open, and there are more people with cars now. Peoples in the streets with shopping bags. There was a 180-degree change from what he recalled.
"Yes, it does, the currency has stabilised, prices have dropped, and people can afford things once more! It's all thanks to your continuous support." The Princess smiled, but then, midway, she realised that this was most likely him already knowing a… few things.
"And all you needed to do was become mine, Princess." He chuckled as he looked at her. There was a small blush.
The way he said it… Can't he word it better?
"...There is no need for you to say it like that…" She commented while looking away.
"Well, if you say so. Shirin already told me what is happening.
There is something that you should know." He looked at her for a second before looking back at the city.
"The United Nations want me to become the ruler of this world. There is already legislation in place. HRL and Union are behind it, and while AEU might not want it, there will be a democratic vote.
And soon enough, we will transition from a Federal Republic to an Empire, just like how it was with Rome."
"...I-Impossible! The governing bodies agreed to that!?" Shirin looked baffled! They want to make an Empire!? With him as the Emperor?
Marcus shrugged at her.
"We will see. The current government won't last for long. It's the initial one that works as a transition. The new one will be elected in around 3 years.
But the way it's going. Union, HRL and most of African countries that joined the United Nations already agreed form the Imperial party." The disguised Emperor said with a small smile.
He then looked at Marina.
"It would seem you will be an Empress soon, my dear Princess."
Her eyes widened as she realised what he was hinting at.
"Y-You… are you saying… that…"
"Yes, I will make you my official wife." Amusement danced in his eyes as he declared that. His declaration caused her to lean into the seat as she needed to wrap her head around what she had just learned!
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