The black Gundam stealthing confirmed Saturnalia's suspicion that it had 'popped up out of nowhere' when it attacked her. The Virtue also fired several volleys in the direction where the black Gundam had vanished but figured it would be unlikely they would hit it given how skilled the pilot had been. Though for it to attack while unstealthed indicated that it probably could not attack while stealthed.

"Thank you sir, for coming to my aid, however I still have some energy left, and my current assignment is to support Captain Aker until he can safely exit the situation with the target. I cannot retreat with you until I have ensured his safety. I cannot retreat with you, but I can help cover your retreat while I attempt to rendezvous with Captain Aker. Again, I thank you for your help. I'll see you again; after all, you still owe my suit that energy you promised." The Virtue turned around firing at the retreating Zakus and made to dash in Graham's general direction.