Chapter 256: What the Future Holds (1/2)
Chapter 256: What the Future Holds
Translator: EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The dark red Coxcomb was like an awakened maroon-coloured shark, flashing its horrifying teeth. Countless laser guns were activated. The mech pilots from the Freedom Alliance could only see a painfully blinding flash of light.
The millions of laser beams illuminated the skies as bright as day. They bloomed like flowers, and dazzled like fireworks.
The pursuing mech pilots were in no mood to enjoy this beautiful spectacle. They were all scared for their lives. To them, all these thin laser beams were fatal. Usually, laser beams like these were too weak to concern them, and they could take a few hits without considerable damage.
Indeed, the thin laser beams would only leave a shallow dent on their mechs, almost inconsequential for the mechs. However, the density of laser beams they were seeing now was beyond their imagination.
No matter how tough a mech was, it cannot withstand an attack like this. Besides, the laser guns were terrifyingly accurate, and almost never missed.
Boom boom boom! Just as these laser beams left an afterimage in their visions, dozens of mechs were already exploding. The sight of these dozens of mechs all exploding together was staggering, and even the elites of the Free Alliance, who were no stranger to such spectacles, were momentarily lost in the moment.
The rain of lasers did not stop. The explosions continued on here and there, fireballs illuminating the starlit sky like a melody.
Three seconds!
It took only three seconds! All the mechs that entered the attack range of the laser beams were annihilated.
The battlefield fell into a short, awkward silence. The mechs further away dared not advance. The dark red warship was like a massive beast, staring down at them.
They were only normal laser beams, how could they be so devastating?
With so many laser beam guns, and such an astonishing hit ratio, just how many skilled shooters were there on this warship?
All the mech pilots were shocked.
Just as the masses were lost in the moment, Coxcomb suddenly accelerated and made its escape. While it may seem like Coxcomb had the upper hand now, those onboard this warship knew that they were not out of danger yet.
After all, this was the enemy’s base. If this was all the enemy could offer, then they would be unworthy of competing with the Three Forces. Besides, the Alliance had their own warships. If Coxcomb was delayed by their mechs until their warships arrived, then escape would be futile.
Hence, Mu chose to retreat without hesitation.
”Warning, enemy warship incoming!” Mu spoke with alarm, which was rare for the mech.
Tens of black dots appeared on the holographic screen, growing larger. Everyone on the ship felt a chilling fear in their hearts.
”80 of them,” Mu presented the result of his rapid calculations.
Everyone on the ship were shocked, including Ye Chong. This can’t be right. 80 warships? Did they really send out 80 warships just for their single ship? This was ridiculous!
The enemy’s warships approached in battle formation. The dense fleet
of warships was a magnificent sight, and a feast for the eyes. 80 warships! This was a reality that could blow one’s mind.
Abruptly, everyone jerked backwards. Coxcomb had accelerated! Even a fool would realise that they must escape right now. Ye Chong could not imagine why the enemy would send out 80 warships for him. Looking down at Qiu Man, lying on the floor, Ye Chong could not help but felt curious. Who was she really, that the Freedom Alliance would send out 80 warships for her?
”They’re surrounding us!” Zhu Ling gasped as she realised the fleet’s intention.