Pacific Rim Godzilla Beats Up Monsters

Crimson Thunder Blade then stood in the center of the base's plaza, wielding its cherry-blossom-colored blade with a fierce, whistling momentum.

While showcasing both power and lethality, Crimson Thunder Blade's agility was also fully on display!

"Crimson Thunder Blade should have only received a slight speed boost, right? Why does it look so nimble and maneuverable?"

Dr. Chen had her own areas of ignorance; she wasn't a pilot, so she didn't quite understand the situation unfolding before her.

Seeing this, Old Luo had already forgotten his previous displeasure and explained with great satisfaction:

"This is the difference in pilot skill levels."

"The caliber of a pilot truly determines how much of a mecha's potential can be unleashed."

"It seems Junko and Little Bing are a perfect match. For their first neural synchronization, they already have such synergy. In the future... the Ace Mecha in our country will definitely be piloted by Little Bing!"

So-called Ace Mechas were top-tier machines built by truly exhausting the national treasury. They were equipped with the most high-end, cutting-edge materials and technology, with the value of a single component being triple that of other mechas.

Such an exorbitant cost was meant to support the mecha's combat capabilities.

After suffering heavy losses in the battle against the Mountain Steel, the mecha's shortcomings when facing Beast Kings were magnified to the extreme, which led to the commencement of the Ace Mecha project.

However, due to technological limitations, even with the use of the most advanced technology and materials, the combat power of an Ace Mecha still couldn't reach the level required to go head-to-head with the King of Monsters.

To be precise, it was only half-effective.

It could handle ordinary monsters with ease, but it still fell short against a Beast King, creating a dilemma.

Spending so many resources for such meager returns wasn't sustainable; a single Ace Mecha could be dismantled to build three first-class mechas.

Thus, the Ace project was halted.

The only existing Ace Mecha was currently stationed at the Capital Main Base.

It was the only Ace-class mecha in the world—a limited, one-of-a-kind edition!

Dong—

Dong-dong—

Just as Old Luo and Dr. Chen were watching Luo Bing's performance during his first time piloting a mecha, the base's alarm bells suddenly rang out in a long, continuous toll.

The staff members who had been gathered around the plaza to watch Crimson Thunder Blade froze upon hearing the sound, then scattered in a flurry, quickly returning to their respective workstations!

Old Luo and Dr. Chen's expressions both changed instantly.

"Usually, monster attacks don't even happen once a month!"

"Now, how many times has this happened this month?"

"Even if we don't count the Serpent King, the Thunder Beast, the Otter Bull, and other monsters slain by the Beast King Godzilla, just counting the Scythe Head alone, that monster's attack on Sakurajima was only a few days ago!"

"The frequency of monster attacks on Sakurajima is increasing this quickly?"

Old Luo sighed and quickly turned to leave.

"I'm heading to the Command Center to take charge. Dr. Chen, if you're interested, you can observe from the sidelines."

Dr. Chen glanced at the Crimson Thunder Blade, which remained motionless where it stood, and then followed behind Old Luo.

"For this monster attack, which mecha are you planning to deploy?"

"If there's only one monster, then we'll deploy Wulei and the Crimson Thunder Blade!"

"Junko, I did it!"

"Luo-kun, you are the strongest!"

Koizumi Junko said, feeling herself falling for him.

Junko had worried for a long time when Luo Bing piloted it alone previously, but after Luo Bing demonstrated his strength, all that remained in her heart was admiration.

Watching Luo Bing look so composed and at ease, Junko felt a tinge of disappointment, but she was mostly happy for him.

Until... the alarm bells rang!

Soon, the communication system in the Command Center rang out. After Luo Bing connected, Old Luo's voice came through:

"Luo Bing! Koizumi Junko! A monster's trail has been detected in the Kanna Coastal Area, suspected to be preparing for a landing attack!"

"You are to pilot the Crimson Thunder Blade and deploy immediately!"

"Considering the unique combat nature of the Crimson Thunder Blade, you are not required to adhere to the ten-kilometer red line; instead, you are to engage in ground interception combat!"

"Wulei is already in the startup phase and will follow shortly to fight alongside you!"

Luo Bing's expression turned solemn.

"I understand!"

"Uncle Luo, what kind of monster is attacking?"

"It's a Serpent King Beast! A secondary mutation of the Serpent King!"

A holographic image was transmitted over, and the monster displayed on it was the Serpent King Beast.

This was a colossal, four-clawed lizard. While its body bore a striking resemblance to the Serpent King, it had already evolved four limbs.

There were two bumps on the back of the Serpent King.

On the back of the Serpent King Beast, however, these two bumps had formed into a bizarre shape that resembled both fleshy wings and beastly claws.

This was the second evolutionary form of the Serpent King: the Serpent King Beast.

Serpent King Beast: Body length 125 meters, claw length 32 meters, Speed 8, Strength 8, Armor 7, Toxicity: Medium.

Some biological experts speculated that the Serpent King Beast was capable of a third mutation.

However, no higher-level Serpent King Beast had ever been discovered, so the speculation remained just that—speculation.

049. We Are All Working Stiffs 1

Thanks to the equipment on the Crimson Thunder Blade, it did not need to adhere to the ten-kilometer coastal red line. Instead, it could be stationed on land to engage the incoming Serpent King Beast.

"The interval between this monster attack is far too short—only a few days. Compared to the frequency in the past, this timeframe has shortened by more than tenfold!"

As Luo Bing piloted the Crimson Thunder Blade forward along the road, a continuous stream of pre-battle intelligence analysis came through the communicator.

The Data Department and the Analysis Department submitted two reports to the Command Center, which were then compiled and summarized.

Pilots could extract the necessary information from these reports to establish an advantage for the upcoming battle.

"Time is not the point. Let's make a bold assumption: assume that Sakura Island is already facing the same situation as Malaysia before its fall. We must face reality with tenacity and strive to change all of this!"

General Luo's resonant voice came through the communicator, drowning out the sound of the data analysis.

Judging by the volume of Old Luo's voice, Luo Bing deduced that he was likely trying to boost morale.

At this moment, Lin Wange's slightly teasing voice came through the private frequency inside the mech:

"Luo Bing, this is your first time heading out to fight a monster. Don't let your legs go weak on you."

"Don't overthink it. I'm right behind you and will be there shortly. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Luo Bing chuckled:

"Today is the Crimson Thunder Blade's maiden voyage. Wange, do you know what I plan to do?"

Luo Bing was the same age as Lin Changge, while Lin Wange was two years older than Luo Bing, so calling her sister was not out of line.

"What are you going to do?"

"Secure a victory for the Crimson Thunder Blade to celebrate its official debut today!"

After Luo Bing finished speaking, he turned his head to look at Junko, who was standing to the side.

She was gripping the joystick of the auxiliary thermal weapon system, her eyes scanning the internal data of the Crimson Thunder Blade. Her focused expression showed she was very competent.

Junko was undoubtedly a highly qualified, perhaps even far above-average, co-pilot.

However, due to her personality, she was only suited to be a co-pilot.

With no one else available on the Sakurajima side, they had been forced to push Junko into the role, which was simply asking too much of her.

Now, with Junko assisting Luo Bing in piloting the Crimson Thunder Blade, it was incredibly easy; there was no sign of pressure on her face.

"Junko."

Luo Bing called out in a low voice.

Junko quickly turned her head back:

"Luo-kun, what is it?"

Luo Bing extended his right hand and made a fist:

"Let's do this, Junko. Let's get a flying start!"

Junko also extended her right hand and bumped fists with Luo Bing:

"I'm counting on you, Luo-kun!"

On the coast, the Crimson Thunder Blade had already taken its position at the landing site of the Serpent King Beast, quietly waiting for its arrival.

Regarding this Serpent King Beast, the Analysis Department's speculative suggestion was that it might have some connection to the Serpent King slain by Beast King Godzilla.

The corpse of the Serpent King had been sent to the Mecha Base, and perhaps the Serpent King Beast had come for that very reason.

But as the saying goes, speculation is just speculation. Without actual evidence, it was nothing more than a bit of fun.

Luo Bing didn't bother thinking about the connections.

To him, a monster was just a monster, and the only good monster was a dead one.

In the distance, the seawater churned into a frenzy as a massive figure tore through the waves, charging in from the sea!

"It's here!"

Facing the fierce onslaught of the Serpent King Beast, the Crimson Thunder Blade showed no fear and did not retreat.

He reached back to his spine, drew his cherry blossom longsword, and charged forward.

Their movements were far more agile than those of the Serpent King Beast.

After a lateral leap to dodge the Serpent King Beast's pounce, they channeled lightning into the Sakura Saber and slashed directly at the structure on the beast's back, which resembled a cross between a fleshy wing and a sharp claw.

If it were an area protected by scales, it would certainly be difficult, but such an unprotected fleshy wing was no harder to cut than a chicken wing.

A crisp sound of flesh being sawed rang out. The Serpent King Beast let out a pained roar as the fleshy wing was severed by the Crimson Thunder Blade!

In the distant sky, a host and camera crew from Tokyo TV Station had arrived by helicopter.

They had not received official permission this time, and the Mecha Base had prohibited all media interviews.

However, upon discovering that the mecha had been deployed, Tokyo TV Station had rushed to the battlefield in their helicopter regardless.

If it had been any other mecha, they might not have been in such a frantic, excited rush; they would have taken the time to dress up and groom themselves properly.

But the Crimson Thunder Blade, which had been heavily modified from the Sakura Saber...

The people of Sakurajima were undoubtedly feeling incredibly conflicted.

The Sakura Saber was Sakurajima's final honor and its last line of defense.

Yet, during its first battle against a monster, it had suffered heavy damage, and in the end, both the pilot and the mecha were "gifted" to the Celestial Dynasty's base in Sakurajima.

Everyone in Sakurajima wanted to kill the pilot, Nakamura!

But in the end, after a series of bows and apologies, the matter concluded with him being sent to prison.

Many people still hoped that Nakamura possessed some sense of shame, and they mailed him quite a few kitchen knives:

If you're a man, hurry up and commit seppuku already! Stop wasting food and making a fool of yourself there!