World Championship Semifinals 3

Reiji, who was charging forward, was also startled. Because of the combat training he had undergone with Thor, he did not slow down. Instead, he accelerated even more and rushed toward Thor.

"Now that I've finally regained my freedom, I don't want anyone interfering with this battle!"

After roaring, Yuuki Tatsuya detached the Dark Matter booster from [Dark Matter Exia].

After transforming into a bird-shaped aircraft, the booster backpack fired a massive beam at [Star Build Strike Gundam].

"This is bad! Its function is similar to the Flight Backpack Sei designed!"

Although Reiji dodged the attack in time, the Dark Matter booster continued to pursue and attack him.

"Director Xiao, now that no one is interrupting us, let's settle this once more."

"Gladly. Come at me."

As [Dark Matter Exia] charged forward, [Devil Symphony] rushed out as well. The close-combat weapons of the two machines clashed incessantly.

They fought for over three hundred exchanges without a victor.

However, after such a long, intense battle, Thor still remained calm and composed thanks to his superior stamina, while Yuuki Tatsuya's breathing had begun to grow ragged.

To avoid unnecessary operational errors, Yuuki Tatsuya feinted, then pulled far back to gain a chance to rest and catch his breath.

"Here's my chance! Take this—Dark Antimatter Cannon!"

Thor naturally would not let this opportunity slip away. He slammed his fists together before his chest, while the enhanced Star-Shattering Sniper Rifle mounted on the mechanical arm behind him was brought up to his shoulder.

Then, black lightning crackled from both his wrists and the barrel of the enhanced Star-Shattering Sniper Rifle.

With Thor's roar, an enormous dark-red antimatter beam blasted through [Dark Matter Exia], completely destroying the special Dark Matter coating on its surface and eliminating Yuuki Tatsuya.

Meanwhile, Reiji and Iori Sei stared at