The two boys were furious upon hearing the voice, and even Romary showed an expression of indignation. They were just students, and it was already impressive that they could create such a compact MS. They were also preparing to defend their championship title in the MS competition.
However, Asemu recognized the owner of the voice and was not angry at all; instead, he was very happy: "Uncle Yang Hui! Aunt Yurin!"
"Huh?" Everyone paused for a moment upon hearing this.
There stood the handsome and mature Yang Hui and the beautiful and gentle Yurin at the door of the warehouse.
Asemu jumped down from the MS and ran to Yang Hui and Yurin: "Uncle Yang Hui, Aunt Yurin, you're back! Where are Uncle Graham and Dad?"
"Come on, when have we ever missed your birthday? Graham and Flit went home to prepare for you," Yang Hui said, ruffling Asemu's hair with a smile.
"Hehe, but is everything okay on the military side?" Asemu asked with concern. Although he was very happy that Yang Hui and Yurin could come to celebrate his birthday, he didn't want to delay their work.
"Don't worry, everything is arranged. Speaking of which…" Yang Hui's expression darkened, and his smile became increasingly "kind," which made Asemu shiver and want to run away.
But would Yang Hui give him the chance? The hand resting on his head tightened, firmly gripping Asemu's head.
"You managed to create this thing with what I taught you? You're really something, A-se-mu~"
"Ah! I'm sorry! Uncle Yang Hui! I'm sorry! Let go! I'm… I'm gonna die~!"
"Alright, today is Asemu's birthday, so let's not make it hard for him."
Hearing Yurin plead for Asemu, Yang Hui finally released his "Iron Palm of Love," allowing Asemu to regain a semblance of life.
At that moment, Asemu's two friends suddenly screamed.
"Ah~! It's Major General Yang Hui!"
"I finally get to meet my idol!"
"Huh? You know me?" Yang Hui asked them with interest.
"Who is he? Is he famous?" Romary and the other two girls also looked at them. They had never seen Yang Hui and had not heard of his reputation; he certainly didn't seem like a big star.
"Of course we know! He's one of the most famous people in the Federation!"
"Major General Yang Hui, nicknamed the 'Judgment Angel,' commander of the Federal Army's special MS unit 'Celestial Being,' the absolute ace of MS units! It's rumored that his number of enemy kills has exceeded 600, and his piloting skills are unmatched. It's said that he led the 'Celestial Being' unit to thwart countless VEGAN plans, making him a superstar of the Federal Army!"
"Not only that! Major General Yang Hui is also the top MS designer in the Federation. The MS currently deployed by the Federal Army was designed and developed by him, including the most powerful Gundam! It's said that Major General Yang Hui created a body far superior to the standard MS at the age of seventeen—the legendary Gundam! He's a super genius in MS development!"
"And this one! The ace pilot of the 'Celestial Being' unit, Colonel Yurin, nicknamed the 'Moon Angel.' How wonderful to see her in person."
"Can… can I get your autograph? You're my idol!"
"And me! I want one too!"
"Eh? Is he really that amazing?"
Romary and the other two girls gasped, their eyes filled with curiosity as they looked at Yang Hui. Besides being handsome, they had no idea he was so impressive.
"Asemu, are your uncle and aunt really that amazing?" Romary quietly asked Asemu.
"I guess so." In truth, he didn't know much more than his classmates. Although Yang Hui, Yurin, and Graham had watched him grow up and taught him a lot, they never spoke much about internal military matters. So, most of what he knew about Yang Hui's legends came from public promotions.
However, in Asemu's heart, no matter how impressive Yang Hui and the others were, they were still his respected and beloved uncles and aunts. He wouldn't take advantage of his relationship with them to act recklessly.
After Yang Hui finished signing autographs for the two boys, he glanced at the MS they had created, his eyes filled with disdain.
"The joints are too fragile, the materials are subpar; the structure at the connections is unreasonable and needs to be redone; the wiring and piping are a mess; the operating system… what the hell is this? It all needs to be redone!"
"Yes!" The two boys were no longer angry; instead, they felt lucky because their idol pointed out the problems. Receiving his guidance was a privilege that many formal MS craftsmen would envy.
"Uncle is really something. Romary, I'll go get busy now."
"Okay, sure."
Watching Yang Hui instruct Asemu and the others on modifying the MS, Romary was entranced, and a feeling of "envy" spread in her heart. She didn't even pay attention when her two classmates tried to pull her away.
"Isn't he cool?" Yurin walked over and said softly.
"Yeah." Romary instinctively responded, but when she realized it, her face turned crimson, and she hurriedly denied, "I-I-I… that's not what I meant… I meant… what I meant was…"
"Hahaha." Seeing Romary's flustered state, Yurin covered her mouth and chuckled, "No need to explain. A focused and serious boy is inherently charming."
"Mm…" Romary lowered her head and replied shyly, her pretty face nearly bleeding from embarrassment.
"Colonel Yurin…"
"Just call me Aunt. You're not a soldier, so you don't need to call me Colonel."
"Aunt Yurin… why did you choose to fight?" Romary asked Yurin, whose gentleness made it hard for her to associate her with a top pilot in the military.
"Because I didn't want to be a burden to Yang Hui, so I chose to fight alongside him."
"So, you and Major General Yang Hui… are you married?"
"Mm."
"Wow~! How romantic!" The two bystander girls squealed, but Romary still couldn't grasp Yurin's answer.
"But… isn't that very dangerous? Fighting and all… aren't you afraid?"
"Hahaha." Yurin smiled and didn't answer Romary's question. Instead, she gently patted her head and said softly, "When you have someone you like, you'll understand."
"Ugh~" Romary shyly lowered her head again, her gaze unconsciously glancing at the busy Asemu.
This was Romary's first time meeting Asemu and her first time having a conversation with him. It couldn't be called love, not even a crush, but she felt that Asemu was very charming at that moment, and she also really liked MS. Perhaps it was the mutual attraction of shared interests.
"Alright, that's enough for now. You can handle the rest yourselves." Yang Hui offered a few minor suggestions on the MS they created and didn't say much more.
"Eh? Why like this?"
"Major General Yang Hui, can you give us more guidance?"
"Bang~ Bang~!"
"Ouch!" X2
The bystander boys held their foreheads, looking a bit wronged and teary-eyed.
"Fools, you're going to compete with this. Giving you suggestions is already cheating."
"Uncle Yang Hui is right. This is our MS, and we should complete it ourselves. Don't always think about taking shortcuts." Asemu nodded in agreement. Although he greatly respected Yang Hui, his personality was more like Flit's. He wanted to achieve results through his own abilities, not rely on his elders to take shortcuts. He also wanted his elders to recognize his hard work.
"Okay, I understand."
"Just a bit regrettable that we ran into Major General Yang Hui." In truth, they didn't want to rely on Yang Hui to cheat their way to victory in the competition; they just wanted to spend more time with their idol and learn a bit more.
"If you're really interested in MS, aim for Yang Corporation after graduation."
"Eh? Really?"
"Can we?"
"Of course! But you still have a lot to learn. After graduation, consider enrolling in a related major for further studies. Yang Corporation doesn't accept mediocre talent."
"Yes! We will definitely work hard!" X2
Yang Hui also gave them a little push. It seemed like a casual joke, but if his encouragement could produce two more outstanding young people, that would be great.
"Alright, it's almost time for school to end. You all should tidy up. Asemu, we'll wait for you to go home together."
"Oh, okay."
Asemu was naturally very happy. Although Yang Hui and the others often went home to accompany him, compared to other families, the time was still limited. After all, they were soldiers and held very important positions, so they naturally spent a lot of time on military tasks.
Seeing Yang Hui preparing to leave, Yurin also said goodbye to the three girls. The two bystanders were unremarkable, but Romary was quite a nice girl. During their brief interaction, she also noticed that Romary was different from ordinary girls.
"What's wrong?"
"A very nice girl. I have a feeling we will meet again."
"Why? What did you see?"
Yang Hui certainly knew that Romary's future would not be ordinary. Despite her quiet demeanor, she would join the military with Asemu after graduation and would be assigned to Diva, where she would experience emotional conflicts between Asemu and his rival, ultimately marrying Asemu and giving birth to the third generation of Asuno, known in the world as "Red Tea" Kio.
"I can't predict the future; it's just a woman's intuition."
"Alright, let's wait and see."
…
After school, Yang Hui and Yurin picked Asemu up to return to the Asuno Family. Yang Hui and Flit didn't like to be too ostentatious, so Asemu's coming-of-age ceremony was just a gathering of family without inviting outside guests.
"Uncle Yang Hui! Aunt Yurin!"
As soon as they arrived home, a lovely girl rushed over. This was Flit's second daughter, Asemu's younger sister—Unoa Asuno, the little darling most loved by Yang Hui and Yurin.
"Yurinoa has grown taller again."
"Hehe, right? Brother just likes to tease me. Uncle Yang Hui, I made your favorite dish for Mom!"
"Yurinoa really knows how to take care of me."
"Hehe, come in quickly! We've been waiting for you to come back!"
Saying this, Unoa pulled Yang Hui and Yurin into the house, and the birthday party officially began. Although it was just family and not too lively, it was warm and cozy, with everyone enjoying each other's company, and the food was plentiful, rivaling any grand feast outside.
After everyone had eaten their fill, Flit took out the AGE Device, and Yang Hui and the others knew that the most important moment had arrived.
"Asemu, you're already 17. It's time to pass this AGE Device to you."
"AGE Device?"
"This is a treasure passed down through the Asuno Family. It will give you the power to protect yourself and the most important people to you."
"I'm so envious! All the benefits go to my brother!" Unoa complained softly.
"Haha, after all, it's your brother's birthday. When Unoa grows up, Uncle and Aunt will prepare a gift for you too."
"Really? That's great! So, Uncle and Aunt, what gift did you prepare for my brother?"
"This…." Yang Hui exchanged glances with Yurin, Flit, and Graham, smiling, "He'll find out when the time comes."
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