Capítulo 1015: Chapter 788: Come Back and Buy Me a Drink
Colonel Jiang’s words were direct, just like his peculiar personality, catching people off guard.
Councilman Lu, with a hooked-nose, pondered briefly upon hearing this and then slowly shook his head.
“According to the acquired information, the Princess only has that loyal guard leader Daisendari beside her. When he pilots the [Slicer], it’s the most powerful mecha in our Babon Duchy. However… beyond that, I really can’t think of who else could be piloting that spaceship… Colonel Jiang, do you think that spaceship was just a coincidence in panic?”
The last sentence carried a tone of inquiry.
Colonel Jiang’s expression was odd as he pointed to the light screen.
“In the next phase of the attack, pay attention to the rear engines of the opposite side.”
On the light screen, after avoiding the previous round of attacks with a near-crashing maneuver, the second round of attacks quickly arrived, and Colonel Jiang did not cease his assault because of this.
Moreover, this time he employed the Empire Frontier Army’s signature cross-point matrix strike.
A strategy developed specifically for smaller fleets, capable of increasing hit rates several times, a high-tier fleet engagement plan.
Utilizing a century’s worth of data formulas from the Empire Frontier Army, the previous coordinate point was substituted with the current one to calculate a massive cross-point matrix, which again locked the Moon Language Spaceship within a larger three-dimensional space.
Three consecutive intersecting cross light matrices struck down in succession in space.
Councilman Lu couldn’t help but hold his breath, focusing on the engines at the fore of the continuous sheets of light rain… the Moon Language Spaceship’s engines.
Nine engine assemblies, arranged in a trapezoid at the rear.
Two at the top, three in the middle, four at the bottom.
When the cross light matrix inclined towards… the top engine assembly shut down first, leaving four lit. The originally accelerating Moon Language Spaceship shot its prow high upward due to asymmetric engine thrust.
The cross light matrix swiped across, and the Moon Language Spaceship managed to slip through the top left corner of the cross-shape.
The second matrix covered over, the side engines lit up, and the central engines suddenly shut down.
Then the spaceship began rolling horizontally, crossing paths with the second light matrix by a hair’s breadth.
The third light matrix continued to descend, this time utilizing the distance gained from the previous maneuvers, all engines lit up, emitting a near blue-white glow, launching at full speed!
The third cross light matrix completely missed…
“Was this mere coincidence?”
Colonel Jiang’s faint voice, however, imposed immense pressure on Councilman Lu.
The hooked-nose middle-aged councilman, with a fierce gaze, couldn’t utter a word this time. He merely respectfully and with slight flattery looked at Colonel Jiang, “Intelligence error, intelligence error. But since Colonel Jiang has arrived, I believe they surely won’t escape.”
Colonel Jiang glanced at Lu with a side eye, merely speaking plainly: “No need to provoke. Since I’m here, I’ll naturally exert full effort, but I can’t guarantee the outcome.”
“However, what truly surprises me today is that your small duchy unexpectedly has a captain with such control abilities; the Third Prince will surely appreciate such talent.”
Councilman Lu nods along with a laugh, yet a cold glint flashes deep within his eyes.
Who exactly is piloting that spaceship!
Princess Yue Xi…
Impossible.
Who could it be?
His intelligence must have encountered a critical error.
Under Colonel Jiang’s command, the assault fleet’s formation quietly shifts, with several firepower ships in the second row lowering their altitude to a maximum approach of the planet’s atmosphere.
…
“Mu Fan, this is the standard weapon of the Gardot Empire’s Frontier Fleet—Rain Cannon.”
Black’s voice, devoid of fluctuation, resounded in Mu Fan’s ears. This weapon uses a special energy compression mechanism to further refine and improve the Particle Cannon, reducing the energy group’s diameter, lessening recoil, yet nearly doubling the quantity.
This is the intensive artillery strategy of the Frontier Army.
The moment this iconic weapon appeared, Black instantly identified it.
“The war formation of the opposite side is indeed the advanced formation of the Empire’s Frontier Army.”
“The actual operation feels ten thousand times more exhilarating than the virtual one.”
Amidst Black’s braying laughter, in Mu Fan’s unperturbed gaze, the Moon Language Spaceship narrowly maneuvered past the light rain with each miraculous execution.
The Tree Barrier mode was pushed to its extreme.
In an inescapable attack, using the strongest defense to withstand the enemy’s weakest firepower, the Moon Language Spaceship sought life amidst crevices, thus charging through the blockade repeatedly.
This moment, the spaceship seemed to possess life, coming fully alive.
In space, after the Slicer pierced through yet another mecha, it again spun its Spear, spreading a massive range of parting darts above its head, several deep green beams shooting forth.
Another circle of the Flying Division mechas, over twenty, was shattered into pieces under this strike.
Daisendari halted his movements, staring incredulously at the spaceship over yonder.
“Mu Fan, were you controlling the spaceship just now!?”
“Yes, I know a little bit.” Mu Fan humbly said, as he never lied, indeed knowing a little bit.
“Hahahaha, then I can rest assured! I’ll remember this incredible favor… If I return alive, I’ll treat you to drinks.”
The voice of the burly man carried a sort of cheerfulness, a sort of carefree spirit.
“Alright.”
As Mu Fan’s voice rang out, a distant light column instantly arrived, striking the [Slicer] with a thunderous impact.
Mu Fan saw the wooden mecha’s shield desperately withstand the light column, suddenly propelled tens of kilometers away by the particle stream.
Their communication came to an abrupt halt.
The joy in Yue Xi’s eyes hadn’t yet dissipated before freezing.
“Daisendari!”
“I’m… fine, quickly retreat with the Princess!”
The burly man’s adamant speech rang again, words squeezed out through gritted teeth.
As the words fell, on the light screen, the [Slicer], propelled afar, recklessly accelerated back towards the mothership of those mechas—the Heavy Assault Ship.
“He’s wounded.” Black suddenly uttered.
Mu Fan nodded silently.
Apart from those S-class mechas known for defense, or mechas above SS-class.
Other mechas simply cannot elegantly endure the bombardment from a warship’s main cannon.
The defensive ability of the [Slicer] had greatly exceeded Mu Fan’s expectations.
“Cover him.”
Mu Fan’s teeth lightly clicked.
“At most, three more cover attacks. The energy consumption in Tree Barrier state is astonishing.”
As Black responded, the [Moonbow Crossbow], under the control of the most formidable intelligent life in this universe, fired at a tricky angle.
Just as the Slicer was about to be struck by two intersecting Crossbow Kill Formations, two arcs of moonlight flickered in an instant.
Both parties’ attacks collided, suddenly extinguished.
“You must stay alive; Yue Xi is waiting for your return. How long until reinforcements arrive?” Mu Fan’s voice echoed in the [Slicer’s] cockpit.
Daisendari’s face, with an eagle illustration, twitched with muscle movement. He replied fiercely: “The Babon Forbidden Army will arrive in only forty minutes! This is the Princess’s personal guard.”
“Hold off the Assault Ship for ten minutes, then retreat.”
Mu Fan coldly uttered a sentence, one filled with infinite hope.
Instantly, in Daisendari’s bloodshot eyes, a radiant gleam called hope flared up.
“Only need ten minutes?”
“Yes, ten minutes, I can definitely retreat.” Mu Fan’s voice was firm and powerful.
“Return alive, then treat me to drinks.”
At this moment, the young man standing at the console exuded calm and determined eyes.
“Hahahaha, alright!”
Amidst Daisendari’s hearty laughter, like a wounded lone wolf, the Slicer struck down heavily from the sky.
Where the tip met the ship’s hull, numerous green cracks instantly appeared.
This was the pact between men; he would surely drag this out for ten minutes for the Princess!
And at this moment, the Moon Language Spaceship suddenly accelerated into full power.
The Tree Barrier had less than 2 minutes remaining. Mu Fan quietly observed the destination set by Daisendari before leaving on the light screen.
There…
marked as the No-fly Zone.