You had another daughter.
Where is Ericht Samaya now?
She's there.
Right at Suletta's side.
Beyond the data storm...
she's there waiting for us.
It can't be...
you turned a human into a mobile suit...
I want to rewrite the world.
So that Eri can be happy.
I couldn't believe my eyes at first.
Eri's biometric code was completely synched with the data storm.
Even so...
her child's body couldn't endure the harshness of outer space.
I decided to use Lfrith to keep Eri alive.
Alive as Aerial.
You used the data storm's network to transfer her biometric code, is that it?
Eri is nothing more than Permet particles now.
Without Aerial as her body, she'd disintegrate in physical space.
But with a Permet score of eight...
If we can expand the range of the data storm through Quiet Zero...
Then Eri...
can live in freedom!
Won't you help me?
Bel?
I can't.
Oh?
Why is that?
These aren't the principles of the Vanadis Institute.
But didn't you make enhanced humans?
Using an artificial central nervous system with resistance to the data storm.
That's the Neural Expansion Theory.
Dr. Cardo refused to accept it.
Don't...
The one who conceived the idea...
was you, am I right?
Stop it!
Say no more...
Please.
There will be no escape...
for you, either.
The terrorist attack at the Asticassia School of Technology
has now, with the kidnapping of Grassley's Sarius Zenelli...
The group claiming responsibility, the Dawn of Fold,
is also said to be involved in the recent accident at Plant Quetta...
Jeturk CEO Vim Jeturk has been reported dead.
According to some sources, the Group's President, Delling Rembran, is injured as well.
With the Benerit Group carrying out security operations at its own discretion
under business administrative laws,
growing anti-Spacian sentiment on Earth has escalated many protests into riots.
The Group has been heavily criticized for its recent actions
and a swift response--
It seems our confidential matters have been leaked.
Any clue where Sarius Zenelli is?
Nothing but the single video message he sent.
The front management company is continuing the search.
What is Cathedra doing?
After two attacks, they still can't catch them?
Weren't you also there during the Open Campus incident?
All these hardline policies have backfired.
The Space Assembly League is starting to dig around too.
At this rate...
Yes.
We'll have no choice but to elect a new president.
It's just as we predicted.
You'll run in the election, right?
I don't intend to miss this chance.
Isn't Miss Miorine going to take over for President Delling?
Blood alone isn't enough to put you at the top.
Let's see. If she had backing from one of the three branches,
she could--
Shaddiq.
I won't try to be her partner anymore. I'm going to the head office.
Everyone's waiting.
So GUND-ARM, Inc. has been cleared of suspicion?
We've found no evidence of your involvement, that's all.
I see. Too bad for you.
We're going to choose a new president.
You should be happy.
Now you won't be a trophy in the dueling game.
I couldn't care less...
about all of that.
Episode 16
The front is currently under a state of emergency.
In accordance with school emergency regulations,
all students are currently subject to activity restrictions.
There are fewer students.
Restricted activities can be...
Can't blame those who left.
The Space Assembly League was...
My parents are picking me up next week.
...created to settle disputes...
Aren't you taking time off school, Rouji?
What about you, Secelia?
If I leave too, no one can hold any duels.
So you do have a sense of duty.
It's almost the Princess's birthday, right?
At least I should be here to see who becomes her groom.
Out of the way, Suletta!
Just how long do they have to keep Nika in custody?!
You can't take that wrench!
We're all suspended already.
Don't cause any more trouble.
Didn't they say they're still investigating?
But it's been five days!
They're always suspicious of us Earthians, that's all.
Yeah, but even so,
why'd they have to confiscate Aerial and my own Demi too?
Suletta's putting up with it, isn't she?
Just two more days and our suspension--
You jerks...
What are you doing?
Get out, terrorists!
You guys brought the Gundams that attacked us, didn't you?
Get real!
None of us knew anything about Sophie and the other girl!
So quit harassing us, will you?!
You're protecting your fellow witches.
Witches?
Our company staff said so.
The witches who made the Gundams took pilots' lives with their experiments.
O-Our Gundam isn't like that--
You took lives too! In the Rumble Ring!
Jubeju was... a precious friend to us!
But you...
Give us back Jubeju!
Murderers!
Martin...
Mr. Martin!
You creeps are gonna pay for that!
Stop it, all of you!
Ms... Miorine?
I don't think the school will ignore direct evidence of assault.
Thank you very much... for treating my injuries.
Nika Nanaura.
Don't you want to join our group?
What?
I've been watching you.
Your skill as a mechanic, and your behavior on campus...
If you're with us, you can continue your studies elsewhere.
You could even achieve your dream of bridging Earth and Space.
I've made a decision.
I shouldn't act like a victim anymore.
Even if the ends are just, I don't want to use the wrong means.
Even if it's for Earth's sake?
Are you an Earthian too?
I was until Grassley took me in.
Ideals alone can't change reality
You can't leave here either.
But Shaddiq and I will make it happen.
The dream of bridging Earth and Space...
I'll cut right to the chase.
Obtain the Aerial for us.
And what about winning over Suletta Mercury?
The presidential race is beginning.
The dueling game is over.
Plus...
your lackadaisical fighting during the Rumble Ring
has left us rather disappointed.
I was merely observing the situation.
The Aerial has been temporarily confiscated because of the recent incident.
If you want to live, carry out your mission at all costs.
Benerit Group Front
What's the latest?
The company has split into six factions.
We're in sixth place?
We'll be number one soon enough.
That's the plan.
It feels like...
I've been gone for ages.
Lauda, Petra...
How've you been?
Mr. Guel?
Brother! Brother, you're...
Mr. Lauda!
Lauda!
I think he's just relieved.
After you disappeared, Mr. Guel, and then that terrible event happened...
Mr. Lauda suddenly had to take over the company.
The Group has kept pressing him to give explanations, take responsibility...
Oh... forgive me.
Your father...
Yeah. I'm aware.
Mr. Lauda didn't even have time to grieve.
He's been struggling all alone.
That's why...
Petra.
Take care of Lauda.
I'll handle the rest.
Mr. Guel!
Welcome back.
We couldn't find any record of the front management company's involvement.
What do you mean?
Nika Nanaura was taken by other parties disguised as front management employees.
Can you confirm the departure list?
Of course!
But in return, will you grant me a favor?
I'd like a pass to freely enter and exit GUND-ARM, Inc.
You want to investigate our company too?
I'm curious about the Shin Sei Development Corporation you acquired.
If you inform me of what you find...
You're going directly?
The costs for their Gundam repair were excessive,
and a lot of equipment was sent to Plant Quetta...
Is that appropriate for a bottom-ranked company?
Is the Group behind this?
Even if it requires groundless accusations,
the higher-ups plan to forcibly intervene in the Benerit Group.
We have to prevent unnecessary fuss.
It's our role as mediators.
What did you find out?
Nika isn't with the front management company.
What?!
So where is she, then?
They're looking into it for me.
Wait until I hear back.
But--
Understood.
We couldn't find out anything on our own.
So... you know...
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Meanwhile, here you are.
Huh?
The company's suspended from doing business,
but we're still incurring maintenance costs.
Please authorize these payments as well.
And please look over these notifications!
I'd like to buy a new app.
I...I, uh...
Over here!
Huh?
Uh, well, I...
I'd like you... to look...
at the greenhouse.
Lilique! Organize the materials for me to check.
Right!
Aren't you coming?
Y-Yes!
Hello!
Is there anyone home?
Who's that?
Mom?
"Mom"?!
What?!
What are you doing here?
The investigators finished questioning me.
I hadn't seen you at all since the incident, right?
I see. I'll show you around, then.
Don't worry. I can get around by myself.
But...
You're going out with Ms. Miorine, right?
You should look after your bride.
Yeah! You're right!
Let's go.
O-Okay!
We'll be back!
Have fun!
How nice to meet you all. I'm Suletta's mother.
Sorry about this, Suletta Mercury...
But I'm stealing your family member.
No response...
Wasn't Number Four able to use it?
A data storm...
Why, all of a sudden...
Stay away.
Suletta...
Mercury?
You can't come here.
No...
Who are you people?
What the heck... is this Gundam?
This isn't like the Pharact at all!
You're unable to handle it.
This is an order from above.
You should help, too.
I can't.
It must be easier tinkering with this than with enhanced humans.
What should I have done instead?
Huh?
After my colleagues and research went up in flames,
I had to take refuge on Peil's payroll.
But one day... GUND's ideals would lead to a better future--
Even for human experiments like me?
You don't want to die yourself,
but you don't give a damn about my future!
You're wrong, I--
Like hell I'm wrong!
I'm going to report you to the higher-ups.
I did as you said
and used the Andes model.
Yeah.
Did you get my emails?
I did. Three a day.
And I haven't lost any duels.
I can tell from your uniform.
Are you mad at me, Ms. Miorine?
Eh?
About what happened at the plant...
No, you should be mad at me.
Huh?
You saved my life and my father's.
And yet, I said something awful to you.
I wanted to say I was sorry...
I should have thanked you.
I knew it.
It's just like Mom said.
She told me that you'd understand eventually.
That Aerial and I did the right thing.
The right thing?
Yes! Run and gain one. Move forward and gain two!
Because I fought without running away,
I was able to protect you and all of Earth House!
How can you smile like that?
Huh?
I know you rescued me.
But... you smashed...
smashed another person to death...
I can't smile!
Right thing or not, you shouldn't smile about it!
What? B-But only the two of us could save everyone.
Is that what your mom told you?
Yes.
Will you do anything your mom tells you to?
I wouldn't say "anything"...
What if she told you to give up your dream of building a school at Mercury?
I'd be troubled... I guess...
But...
But if my mom told me to, I'd give up.
GUND-ARM, Inc. isn't a tool of war!
Didn't we all decide we'd build Gundams that can save lives through medicine?!
If your mother told you to, would you use Gundams to kill people?
Yes.
If Mom told me to.
It's because I did what Mom said, that I got to go to school.
And make friends.
And meet you, Ms. Miorine...
So I know my mom is always right.
Ms. Miorine?
Just a little longer...
Wait for me, Eri.
Prospera!
What are you planning to do with Suletta?
She's a good little girl, isn't she?
This isn't funny!
That girl will do anything you tell her to!
I won't let you have your way with her anymore!
And what then?
Do you want to have your way with her next?
Just like your father...
You're the one using her as a puppet!
My lousy father has nothing to do with this!
Oh, but I'm afraid he does.
Because your father is the object of my family's vengeance.
I guess that man Rajan kept his mouth shut.
Wait a second...
What do you--
I meant exactly what I said.
During the Vanadis Incident 21 years ago,
Delling Rembran deprived me of my husband, my colleagues...
and my mentor.
In the name of "witch-hunting," that man slaughtered everyone at the Institute.
We're the only ones who survived.
You're lying...
You accused Suletta of being a murderer,
but you're in the same position.
Inside the circle of murderers...
I want you to hear them too.
The screams and cries of my comrades...
"Avenge our deaths... Kill that man Delling..."
They're whispering it in my ear, even as we speak.
If you want revenge, why don't you adults kill each other?
But leave Suletta out of your vengeance!
You're quite an admirable bride.
Will you cooperate with me, then?
Huh?
Quiet Zero...
At this rate, there'll be a new president, and our plan will be ruined.
That's why, Miorine Rembran...
you must become the next president.
Me?
I could never...
You can do it.
After all, you're Delling Rembran's
blood-stained daughter.
Next time on Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury,
Episode 17
"Precious Things."
Illustration: Kei Mochizuki