"Awakening of independent consciousness, continuous evolution under the influence of Mazinger Power?" After reading Mazinger Z's data feedback, Xiao Ran felt a sudden jolt in his heart. A suffocating sense of foreboding instantly settled over him. Yet Mazinger Z's information also allowed him to make a few deductions. "Wait. An upper Epic-level combat rating is still only A-class. Then King Gordon's lower Legend-class rating might only be A+-class? Or perhaps it has some special means that surpass A-class and reach S-class?"
He looked from Mazinger Z to King Gordon. Only a short time had passed while he investigated the two machines. Clenching his fists, Xiao Ran thought, This can't continue. If this stalemate drags on, something unexpected may happen. King Gordon must be dealt with immediately, and Kouji Kabuto must get out of that machine.
But before Xiao Ran could act, King Gordon's clasped arms slowly opened, revealing the well-protected Baron Ashura inside. No one knew what Doctor Hell and Baron Ashura had discussed, but after setting Baron Ashura down, several relatively intact Mechanical Beasts began escorting Baron Ashura away at high speed.
At that moment, Doctor Hell's voice came directly through King Gordon and rang in everyone's ears. "Kouji Kabuto..."
"What? Want to fight? Then come on! With Mazinger Z, I'll make you a real Doctor Hell!" Kouji Kabuto spoke in an irritated tone, but Doctor Hell showed little reaction to his attitude. In a deep voice, he said, "Just hand Mazinger Z over to me."
Kouji Kabuto immediately gritted his teeth and roared, fists clenched. "What does that mean? Are you trying to convince me to surrender? Keep dreaming!"
"Answer me!" Doctor Hell's deep voice suddenly became agitated, his tone full of unquestionable authority. "Will you hand over Mazinger Z or not?!"
"There's no point asking. Never!" Kouji