The red flames and the loud bang of the explosion rose up at the same time, and the pitch-black smoke greedily swallowed the scarce starlight, as if even the night sky would melt away. There are noisy footsteps, shouts, and screams everywhere. There are men running around yelling, and women crying with blood on their wrists.

The stable life was wiped out in an instant, and the horrible explosion-people's lives were being swallowed by this tragedy that suddenly came upon them.

The small country in the Middle East, the first emperor of Azadistan, Marina Ismail, is watching the fire burning through the palace window. There was more than one fire burning. Right now, there are three places billowing black smoke on the streets at night. Now, with the sound of the explosion, there are four places burning.

The fire flickered in Marina's eyes, her brows furrowed. Deep sadness was revealed in the wet pupils.

The blue night view-the streets of the kingdom of Azadistan at night are chanted in this way, once used as one of the kingdom's important tourism resources. In the darkness of night, the street market was shrouded in a blue light. In order to enjoy this beautiful night view, foreign tourists come here in an endless stream. But today, the turbulent political situation has cut off the source of tourists, and the decrease in tourism revenue has had an extremely bad effect on the vitality of the market. The vitality of the market gradually weakened, and this time finally caused a terrorist incident.

Looking at the blue night scene that was burned red by the flames, Marina's heart sank.

The Kingdom of Azadistan relied on absorbing the land of neighboring countries to keep the territory safe. In the end, the nation's national consciousness was unified by reviving the "kingdom". Marina is the emperor selected from the blood of the ancient royal family under the guidance of this idea. Therefore, she became queen not just because she inherited the seat of her parents.

Despite being elected by the parliament and succeeding as king with the will to protect the country, Marina feels deeply how helpless she is in the face of this turbulent situation at this moment. Even if I am just an ornament, I can always achieve something as long as I work tirelessly. Even though Marina's wish was so insignificant, the current situation was still in a state of rapid deterioration.

"The terrorist attack has finally spread to the capital."

A majestic voice came.

When Marina turned her head, she saw Celine Bhavtiar, her personal maid, standing by her side.

Celine has a pair of eyes that show a cold and strong will, wears rimless glasses, and has a good face. The most common expression Marina saw on Celine's face was an ironic smile. In public, Celine treats Marina as a queen, but when they are alone, the status of the two is equal, and Celine's tone of voice still feels slightly superior.

The two are childhood partners that have known each other since they were young, and forming the current relationship is not overnight. It can be said that it is precisely because of Celine's support that Marina can sit on the position of the current emperor. Celine is both a sister and a strict tutor. Celine has an excellent political mind and impeccable qualities. But because she is a woman and has a humble background, she can't participate in political activities. Perhaps it is because of this that she considers letting the weak Marina come to the throne.

"The reforms must be implemented before conservatives start planning."

Celine looked at Marina and said so.

The conservative and reformist factions in the parliament are now in fierce confrontation. Conservatives guard the religion and precepts handed down from their ancestors, and stubbornly resist all interference from the outside. On the contrary, the reformists intend to accept people from outside. The current Azadistan’s economy has fallen into a huge crisis due to oil depletion and restrictions on international export treaties, and energy shortages have spread throughout the country.

At this time, the reformists proposed that Azadistan should be allowed to join the solar power generation system with the right to use rail elevators as a member state, but the conservatives who refused the intervention of other members were firmly opposed. The gap between the two factions has widened, and domestic security has continued to deteriorate. Has entered a state of triggering.

"I understand."

The corners of Marina's mouth were tight with sorrow. She is making the same considerations as the reformists.

"If we want to make our country dependent on fossil fuels prosper again, there is no other way but to get assistance from a national organization that has a solar power generation system."

"However, our country does not participate in the rail elevator construction plan, nor does it enjoy the right to energy supply. No matter how prosperous, in this era of restricted oil output, how many possibilities are there for countries willing to assist our country for free? ..."

"It is precisely in order to find such a country that the parliament restored the monarchy and pushed me to the throne. Then. There is only one mission I have to achieve."

"Nevertheless, the situation is not optimistic." Celine smiled sarcastically, "If the country continues to be chaotic, sooner or later they will appear... the private armed organization Devas..."

"...Organization of Heaven..."

Marina's face was full of sorrow.

Even if you want to prevent the domestic unrest from getting worse, if you take a wrong step, the Celestial Organization and Gundams will appear here. Terrorism continues to spread like this. They will turn countries and cities into battlefields in the name of intervention. This is the only thing that must be avoided.

Then, it seemed that Marina's vague premonition was fulfilled, and within a few days a precedent appeared.

"Talibia took action."

Celine's mouth revealed the message to Marina.

Ta Libya took such an action.

Union is an economic union system composed of more than fifty countries. Although it adopts a parliamentary system on the surface, it is actually an economic system operating under the dictatorship of the United States, which has the power to distribute solar energy. Talibya believes that the solar power generation system should not be operated under the monopoly of a country, so it announced its withdrawal from the alliance and asserted that it has the right to use energy alone.

This proposition was naturally opposed by other countries. Under the dual pressure of politics and military from other countries, Talibia is also raising military forces to fight against other member states...

Marina and Celine watched the declaration of independence of Talibya on the palace television. In front of the press corps and members of the Republic of Talibya, the Prime Minister confidently delivered an impassioned speech.

Marina looked away from the screen.

"Talibia has had a high anti-American sentiment from before...but I didn't expect to take the initiative to break away from the alliance and unilaterally claim the ownership of energy..."

"It should be a superficial effort for the next election."

"How is it possible. The deterioration of the situation among the countries surrounding the rail elevator will directly lead to the operational obstacles of the solar power generation system..."

"Of course, the Federation is entrusted by the United States to send military forces to interfere. Moreover, Talibia has even counted this incident."

"Calculate..."

This is a matter of course. The declaration of Talibya's withdrawal from the coalition is equivalent to the declaration of war in the United States. The United States will never stand idly by. As long as the celestial organization intervenes the attacking coalition force by force, Talibia can repel the enemy's attack without spending a single soldier.

"In other words, Talibya intends to use the Celestial Organization?"

"It's enviable. Only a country as close to the orbital elevator as Talibya dares to adopt such a tough threat. They have a decisive trump card that our country does not have."

"Will the Celestial Organization really appear?"

"Who knows. However, no matter what actions the Celestial Organization will take, it may change the future of our country."

"Our country's future?"

"They can use it."

Celine turned her gaze to Marina.

Use... This is something Marina didn't even think about. Gundam indeed possesses great strength, and if it can be used as its own military power, it would be the best way to reverse the situation for Azadistan when he was in poverty.

But... Marina hesitated. Will Gundam really be willing to be used? Is this a good strategy for the country? Marina could not make a judgment.

Celine continued.

"Once the Celestial Organization takes armed intervention, it will become an aid to Talibia's tough stance."

"On the contrary, if they do not use force to intervene, it is equivalent to acquiescing to joint military operations. In this way, their concept of action to eradicate war will no longer be tenable."

"It depends on which side they choose."

Celine said in a tone like watching the excitement.

The beginning, process and results of this change. It soon reached the ears of Marina and Celine.

Talibya deployed MS troops in major cities of the country. The coalition forces and the U.S. forces that accepted the joint request marched towards Ta Libya, and the air forces of the coalition army mastered Ta Libya's air superiority.

Subsequently, the Celestial Organization also dispatched Gundam planes to Talibya as if it had been shoveled by Talibya. Gundam appeared on the land of Talibya.

But at this time, there was an unexpected incident that occurred in Talibya. Gundam did not launch an attack on the marching coalition and the US army, but began to attack Talibya's own army. Based on the statement that “the country that incites the outbreak of war will become the target of armed intervention,” they judged that Talibya had taken military intervention as a country that instigated the war. The Taliban army fell into a state of destruction as a result.

After that, Talibya withdrew its declaration to withdraw from the coalition. And requested support from the United and the U.S. military. When the two armies accepted Talibya's request and were preparing to attack Gundam, Gundam had already withdrawn from Talibya's territory.

The two watched this series of reports on the TV screen of the palace.

"...Unexpectedly, they would attack the Taliban army."

Marina looked at the TV screen and made a trembling sound. Celine calmly pushed the lens of the glasses upward.

"This was planned long ago by Talibia and the United States."

"Planned?"

Marina looked at Celine.

"When the Celestial Organization forcefully intervened in Ta Libya, what they did first was to ask for support from the United States. This not only calmed the anti-American sentiment among Ta Libyan citizens, but also consolidated the U.S.'s dominant position in policy. Ta Libya's current position. The regime has also been stabilized because of the support of the United States. In order to avoid repeating the mistakes of Talibia, other countries will no longer publicly express strong anti-American sentiments."

Celine squinted her eyes and looked at Marina contemptuously.

"Which party has benefited the most from this series of events? If you still don't understand, you will lose the qualification to save this country. Her Royal Highness Marina Ismail, the first empress of the Kingdom of Azadistan."

Marina did not answer, but she already understood. The Celestial Organization is really not that simple, and it is definitely not the right way to use their ideas.

Marina made up her mind in her heart.

I want to protect this country in a way that only I can do.

A few days later, Marina stood in the waiting hall of Azadistan. Wearing a predominantly white diplomatic suit, stood by several SPs responsible for her safety. In order to obtain assistance from other countries and request other countries to provide technical support and assistance for solar power generation systems, Marina will begin diplomatic visits to AEU countries.

Marina herself is also aware that things will not be settled simply and smoothly. Since you want to persuade the other party to accept your wishes, you must pay the corresponding bargaining chips. But today's Azadistan cannot offer the conditions that can be met by the other party.

The central monitor in the terminal is playing news that happened in the capital of the Republic of Talibya.

In front of the press corps, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Talibya and the President of the United States shook hands with smiles and made peace. The two countries that were at war a few days ago have now concluded an alliance. Such funny situations often appear in diplomatic scenes.

"Talibia has returned to the coalition, the US President has made an urgent friendly visit, and two treaties have concluded material assistance and increased energy supply..." Marina murmured while looking at the big screen. "Sure enough, all this was planned in advance by the United States and Talibia... They used the Celestial Organization..."

"No, that's not the case."

Celine, standing behind Marina, made a sound. During this diplomatic visit, Celine did not go with Marina, she just came to the airport to see Marina.

"The Celestial Organization does not hesitate to attack Talibya to carry out its belief in eradicating the war to the end, even if it wants to go against public opinion. You should dispel the idea of ​​using them."

"Celine..."

Marina received the report that the royal plane was ready.

Celine handed the bag to Marina.

"His Royal Highness, it's time to embark on the journey of the visit. I am waiting for your good news."

Marina took the bag and nodded.

"I will try my best. In order to save Azadistan, solar energy is indispensable..."

"Your Royal Highness Marina." SP reminded, Marina walked to the boarding gate. Celine asked questions from behind.

"Can I ask you a question?"

Marina stopped.

"Why accept this mission?"

"Does this still need to be asked."

Marina turned to look at Celine, her eyes gleaming with determination.

"Because this is something that only I can do."

The change has just taken the first step, and Marina relies on her own will to take the first step forward. At this time, Marina did not realize that the existence of the Celestial Organization would become an indirect cause of this change.

The world is changing, changing out of human will. The Celestial Organization and Gundam will play a huge role in this transformation.

Marina did not want to admit this fact, nor did she want to understand it.

But because of this diplomatic journey, her gear of destiny has accelerated with the destiny of the Celestial Organization.

(For the image of Marina, please refer to the official comics of Gundam Theater Edition)