Chapter 353 - Empires Descent ( Part 1 ) (2/2)
Apparently, the Providence and the other Mech Pilots stopped their communication with the Moon Base to avoid getting their location pinpointed by the enemy.
The ability to detect the source of the communication frequency may sound magical to most of them but this thing should be possible with the Empire's technology.
Even Avalon can create something similar if ever they decided to make one.
”I see… As long as they are safe… It should be fine.”
”That's right… We'll surely hear from them later.”
”The Providence would surely bring them back here. They have enough food supplies and mana… They could even take a long vacation out of this.”
”Haha! That's a good idea.”
Ace only smiled at this as he headed to the command center first.
He didn't explain further but the other Mech Knight Pilots that managed to survive the Omen IV's destruction wouldn't have such a luxury unless they decided to rendezvous with the Providence.
Nevertheless, they have Avalon with them and Ace is confident that the A.I. would be capable of helping each of them.
”Right, Avalon… How long can their Space Combat Suit last?” Ace asked as they walked to the hallway leading to the Command Center. He already removed all his safety gear aside from a few pieces of equipment he needed to carry at all times.
Avalon, on the other hand, is still a floating metal ball with a red light at its center like an eye and following behind Ace…
[ If they didn't spend its Mana Reserves elsewhere, it can last for 60 days. ] The A.I. replied.
”Oh… That's quite a long time… Even 10 days should be more than enough at this point. I didn't know that it's that reliable.” The young man said in surprise.
What he remembers is that their Space Combat Suit drains a lot of energy and during battle. It shouldn't last that long in the first place.
[ There are 13 modifications made for this suit. They are mostly suggested by the Magicians after training with them for a couple of weeks. ]
”That's good to hear. You did a great job.”
Applying the suggestions of the Magicians doesn't need to be approved by Ace as long as Avalon found it acceptable. Only changes that would have certain backlash would have to be approved by him to avoid causing problems in the future…
As soon as he entered the Command Center, he was welcomed by Escanor and the others…
Ace greeted them back and shared what he wanted to do for now.
”We need to select create a small unit to conduct an operation…”
He wanted to arrange a rescue unit, or perhaps reinforcement to ensure that the Providence would be able to return here safely…
As he started discussing this with the three, Escanor suggested that they can actually consider bringing all of their remaining forces instead.
After all, there isn't much value in leaving other magicians here with their current Arcane Tech activated…
Being detected at this point should be close to impossible already.
”Very well… Let's do that instead…”
Beep! Beep!
As soon as Wallace agreed to his suggestion, a warning from Avalon came in…
[ Multiple Imperial Spacesh.i.p.s Detected. ]
”Show it!”
Ace ordered as he seated at the commander's chair…
Avalon showed the spacesh.i.p.s on the main screen and found the Meredith Empire's forces… They are still very far and were only detected by their Mana-Based Observes placed within 10 A.U. of their Moon Base.
There were 31 of them before but there's only a total of 21 spacesh.i.p.s showing on the screen…
They destroyed 1 Black Sovereign and disabled 5 Conqueror Starsh.i.p.s. Then, they've also severely damage some of the Invader Spacesh.i.p.s that tried to deal with his Excellence and Providence.
He can also think that the others were left behind to repair or protect the Conqueror Starship they left.
”Avalon, can you tell me their path… Are they heading to the planet…”
[ Correct. ]
”How many more days do we have?”
[ Approximately 128 hours with their speed. They are moving at a slow pace. They're matching the speed of the Mech Frames in front. ]
”Mech Frames?”
[ Correct. Maybe they are avoiding our ambush. ]
”I see… But we don't have plans for an ambush anymore… How about the space mines?”
[ They are still in place… But there's a hundred percent chance that it will be discovered by enemies. ]
”Well… That's not surprising. Anyway, remotely detonate them if you noticed that they're about to destroy them. We can't let them have the satisfaction of removing our traps…”
[ Affirmative. ]
Escanor and the others who are listening were impressed by this. It seems that the young man is truly dedicated to irritate the imperial army. Not even giving them the satisfaction of disarming their mines…
”Alright… Broadcast the estimated time to the surface. Our mission here is over… Once the Empire's Forces descended, it would be up to them.”
Ace gave his last command as he slouched on his chair…
Finally, it's time for the Empire to experience the full power of the Magicians on their planet.