Chapter 8 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!! That instant, the few remaining Gauss Cannons on High Ground Z3 were all locked onto the behemoth, and high-explosive shells exploded on the behemoth one after another.

Yet, the behemoth seemed to have unimaginable defensive power, and even though it was subjected to a concentrated barrage, it did not suffer any fatal damages!

Ddum, ddum, ddum… As the sound of colossal footsteps got closer and closer to High Ground Z3, so did the monsters. They were now less than two kilometers away from High Ground Z3.

“Radioman, get me some air support!” Colonel James’ forehead was drenched in sweat.

“Yes, Sir!” The signaller immediately began to execute his order.

“This is the 106th Mechanized Infantry Division on High Ground Z3. There is an unstoppable enemy before us. We need air support!” the radioman shouted into the microphone.

“This is Bomb Squadron D2. Air support request received. Support incoming!” Exciting news came from the radio.

A moment later, with a piercing boom, two carrier-based aircraft squadrons approached from afar. One of the fighter squadrons immediately moved into a defensive formation as they guarded the bomb squadron that approached the behemoth.

Bang! Right then, the behemoth suddenly turned around. As it raised its hips, it spewed black mist into the sky!

The black mist was bizarre, and even the shock wave generated by the violent explosions across the battlefield could not dissipate it. As the black fog spread, it quickly shrouded the behemoth in darkness and created a powerful electromagnetic interference, preventing the bomb squadron in the air from locking on to it!

“This is Bomb Squadron D2. We have lost target lock-on. Support operation aborted!” The voice on the radio rang out again. Those high and mighty pilots would definitely not venture into the thick black mist just to rescue some mechanized soldiers.

“Damn it!” James was so pissed that he smacked the fortification works next to him. If air support was aborted, the entire mechanized infantry division would be a goner once the behemoth arrived!

“Sir! I’ll take a team to lock its position down!” At that moment, Ralph suddenly stood up.

“All right. The fate of the entire division is in your 2nd Company’s hands!” James immediately nodded. Rushing out of the fortifications now meant certain death. The mechanized infantry were only able to resist the bug’s attacks because of the fortification works.

However, to provide coordinates for the bombers, someone must leave the fortifications, venture into the black mist, and use the laser designator to guide the bombers in the air.

The bomb squadron was about to abort the operation, and as the divisional commander, James was worried. So, when Ralph actually took the initiative to volunteer for the suicide mission, he of course would not refuse it. While Ralph and the 2nd Company may be wiped out, but compared to losing an entire division, these sacrifices were necessary.

There was a saying that mercy was incompatible with command. As a frontline commander, James knew when to make what sort of choices.

“Second Company, with me!” Ralph waved his hand as he led the soldiers of the Second Company and rushed out.

“Damn it!” Qin Hao cursed inwardly. Despite being a mess cook, as a soldier of the 2nd Company, he had to execute the orders. So, he turned around and offloaded the food on his back. Then, he took an electromagnetic rifle beside him as he followed the company.