Chapter 39: Chapter 39: The Crisis of Celestial Being
GN particles spread out, the twinkling stars adding vibrant colors to the dark universe, a light green Particle Shield enveloping the escape pod, as it charged towards the enemy formation under the protection of Gundam Kyrios and Gundam Virtue.
The main cannon entered the charging phase, but the secondary cannons and missile launchers did not cease fire, continuously pouring firepower onto the Human Reform League's MS units, further tearing apart their already chaotic formation. The few scattered attacks were blocked by the GN shield.
However, the enemy's weapons surprised everyone.
"Tch, so they really completed it?" Sumeragi had anticipated this scene long ago; if they could develop the [Beiwei] to counter the Gundam, why couldn't they create beam weapons?
"Ms. Huang!" Christina, participating in combat for the first time, was panicking, afraid she would die here.
"Feldt, what's the status of the GN field?"
"Operating normally, power down by 1%," Feldt reported methodically.
"Looks like energy is still a big issue; the output power is too low. No problem, we'll change the plan. Gundam Kyrios, Gundam Virtue, charge directly into the enemy formation, don't give them a chance to regroup!" Sumeragi commanded.
"Understood." X2
Receiving the order, Gundam Kyrios and Gundam Virtue left the flanks and charged towards the [Into the Array] formation, the GN Cannon charging in inertia, a brilliant pink beam tearing through the night, once again enveloping several MS in a dazzling explosion of light.
Gundam Kyrios utilized its super high mobility to weave in and out, the two GN Submachine Guns mounted on its belly firing continuously, not aiming to destroy the enemy but to create chaos, ensuring their formation wouldn't regroup. As long as Ptolemaios broke through the Human Reform League's defense line, he could rely on his mobility to shake off the enemy and retreat.
However, the Human Reform League's [Dingwu] units were indeed elite. Initially caught off guard and thrown into chaos, they quickly stabilized under Sergei's command.
"Don't panic! Regroup! Don't give the enemy a chance to pick us off one by one!"
"Colonel, the Gundam's harassment is preventing us from restoring formation!"
"Gather in squads! First, second, and third squads follow me to deal with the fat machine; fourth, fifth, and sixth squads capture the transforming machine; seventh and eighth squads will harass the enemy transport ships. Our goal is to capture the Gundam; let the transport ships pass!"
"Understood!" XN
"Lieutenant Peries, the transforming machine is your responsibility; is that alright?" Allelujah, the pilot of Gundam Kyrios, knew that he was also a Super Soldier. This arrangement was a test for both sides; both were Super Soldiers, so who was stronger? Could they overcome the interference brought by the other?
Moreover, he had said from the beginning that if they encountered each other, he would not hold back. This attack was merely a small obstacle in the [Celestial Being] plan. If they couldn't even overcome this obstacle, they might as well hand over the Gundam and GN Drive; they were unworthy of the burden of change.
Sure enough, with Sergei's command, the Human Reform League's chaotic formation quickly stabilized, and even the broken formation showed signs of gradual repair.
"Ms. Huang! The enemy MS units' formation is recovering! What should we do?" Christina noticed this and asked anxiously.
"Tch, Sergei is indeed a tough opponent; he's relentless…" Sumeragi thought about countermeasures while observing the real-time battlefield information. "Gundam Virtue, move close to Ptolemaios and act together with it. Gundam Kyrios, reduce your roaming range, stay near Ptolemaios. Tieria, prepare for fire support!"
"Understood."
Sergei closely monitored the Gundam's movement trajectory and immediately realized that the enemy had discovered his intentions, thinking to himself that it was bad: "Lieutenant, restrict the movement trajectory of the transforming machine, isolate it from the transport ship! The rest follow me to feint against the transport ship and the fat machine!"
"Understood!" XN
Ending the communication, while directing the [Beiwei] to attack Ptolemaios, Sergei contacted the transport ship behind.
"Colonel!"
"Deploy the shipborne small mines immediately! Right in the path of the [Celestial Being] transport ship."
"But Colonel… according to calculations, the enemy's path is too close to the space route. If we deploy the mines, what if we damage the space route…"
"...Ensure the minefield is set up in a safe area; I'll find a way to force them into it."
"Understood!"
After ending the communication with the transport ship, Sergei began issuing orders again: "All units, follow me and push the [Celestial Being] transport ship's path upwards!"
"Understood!" XN
Under the lead of [Beiwei], over a dozen [Into the Array] units moved towards the underside of Ptolemaios, their gun muzzles aimed at the bottom of Ptolemaios, firing to gradually push its flight path upwards.
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The actions of the [Dingwu] units did not escape Sumeragi's notice, but she was indeed puzzled by their approach. Attacking the abdomen was normal, as the defensive forces below were the weakest, but it seemed too deliberate, as if they had some purpose. Moreover, the abdomen was so close to the space route; weren't they afraid of accidentally hitting it?
Not missing any details of the enemy's actions was the first lesson Sumeragi learned in command; it was a principle taught by her instructor.
"Tieria, drive the enemy upwards!" Sumeragi immediately commanded, feeling that the enemy must be plotting something, and they needed to stop them in time.
"Understood."
Gundam Virtue received the order and immediately moved towards the abdomen of Ptolemaios to drive away the [Dingwu] units. However, Tieria was also feeling the pressure; being too close to the space route, he couldn't use the GN Cannon freely and could only use the GN Vulcan on his shoulders against the enemy. This change in combat style led to Tieria being suppressed by the enemy for a time.
"What an opportunity! All units! Change target! Capture the fat machine!" Sergei, being an excellent commander, seized the fleeting opportunity.
Over a dozen [Into the Array] units abandoned their attack on Ptolemaios and immediately began to besiege Gundam Virtue.
"Damn it! At a time like this!" Tieria cursed, struggling to control Gundam Virtue to escape the enemy's siege, secretly cursing Sumeragi for giving the wrong orders. In this environment, Gundam Virtue's combat effectiveness had significantly decreased, giving the enemy a chance to exploit.
"Ms. Huang, Gundam Virtue is in a tough battle; the enemy MS seems to be entering capture mode," Feldt reported.
"I know!" Sumeragi anxiously bit her thumbnail, lamenting that it was indeed [Wild Bear]; even a small mistake could become a fatal flaw.
"Christina, what's the situation with Gundam Kyrios?"
"Engaged in combat and at a disadvantage!"
"Not doing well over there either… What should we do… What should I do now… Yang Hui… what would you do…" Sumeragi wished more than anything that Yang Hui could be by her side at this moment. Yang Hui was her pillar of support, her anchor; as long as Yang Hui was there, nothing unexpected would happen.
"If the normal route isn't working, why not try a risky move? After all, the situation can't get any worse, right?"
"That's it!" Suddenly, Yang Hui's words echoed in her mind.
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