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Struggling against her instinct to use such an opportunity to escape, Roux settles back into the Core Fighter's seat, closing her eyes again as she awaits any sort of aid Glemy will be able to provide for her. Asherah, unable to bring herself to use Masai's own perception of Tag, silently allows for her savior to follow her own beliefs.

Meanwhile, the Argama is attacked from multiple positions by Neo Zeon forces under the command of Rakan, forcing Judau, Elle and Iino into yet another battle so soon after their engagement against Rommel's battalion. While Elle is able to hold her own with the Mark II, Judau begins to severely struggle as yet another mental shock affects him during the battle, while Rakan himself proves to be to much for Iino to handle as the Hyaku Shiki is forced to return to the Argama for emergency repairs.

>Astionage: We don't have time to replace the entire arm! Iino, can you hear me buddy?! Damn, that is a severe concussion...!

Sensing the tide of emotions flowing throughout the Argama, Elpeo slips out from Emma's room to the Argama's hangar. As she stares upon the damaged Hyaku Shiki and Iino's injured state, she is reminded of her own duty on Axis...

>Neo Zeon Researcher memory: (You are greatly improving, Ple model one. I know it hurts, but one day you will have to defend Dozle Zabi's life...until you can assume the throne in his place. Prove yourself, and one day you will never have to return to cold sleep again.)

Sprinting towards the damaged Hyaku Shiki, Elpeo quickly readies the Mobile Suit for launch as she deploys to assist Elle and Judau.

>Rakan: Ho~? The gold one is already back?
>Elpeo: (Judau...Judau is in so much pain. Everyone is going to die unless I can be strong enough to stop this...!)

Taking aim with the Hyaku's beam rifle, Elpeo begins to fire through multiple Neo Zeon Mobile Suits cockpits, freeing Elle and Judau from their oppressive attack.

>Elle: Is that Iino? No, he could never aim like that...