It was an utterly astonishing explosion.
Explosive flames surged forth as though they intended to vaporize even space itself, becoming rolling waves of heat.
The shockwave swept across the skies above all of City Z like a raging storm.
On the ground, civilians near the explosion covered their ears and screamed.
Even the entire city seemed to tremble, shattering countless panes of glass.
If such a terrifying explosion had occurred on the ground, it would have instantly become a disaster.
"Metal Knight actually has weapons this powerful?"
Genos, who had nearly failed to react when Fang Li suddenly attacked Metal Knight and had been frowning as he considered how to stop them, turned grave once he recovered.
"Why are they fighting?"
Even Bang, who was rushing over, paused in surprise at the sight before quickening his pace.
"...He didn't detonate the missiles. He cut them apart?"
High in the air, Metal Knight had launched countless missiles, only to watch them get sliced in half one after another. Even his voice sank.
This meant he could not collect accurate data on the missiles' performance at all.
Metal Knight, who was controlling the robot from behind the scenes, wore an exceptionally ugly expression.
Until the explosion ahead was split apart.
"Whoosh—!"
Like a sharp blade, amid a piercing sound of tearing air, countless afterimages converged into one again. Wielding a sharp weapon, Fang Li shot straight toward Metal Knight.
The sound could not keep up with his speed. The instant it rang out, he had already arrived before Metal Knight.
"—!"
Metal Knight's heart jolted.
"Clang—!"
A chilling blade flash swept past.
"Bang—!"
The jets on Metal Knight's back flared brightly again.
Metal Knight immediately shot into the sky like a launching rocket, leaving a trail of light behind him.
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