Zhao Ran heard that and hurriedly activated the intelligent assistance system. Soon, the crooked mecha righted itself, and she let out a long sigh of relief.
"Finally, we're saved."
"Don't celebrate too soon. The real trouble has only just begun."
Su Ming reminded her calmly.
"This is unbelievable. The ship finally managed to break in, only to get blown apart. What are we supposed to do now? Use the auxiliary thrusters to descend directly into Manhawi Interstellar Airport?"
Chen Tong asked Su Ming, somewhat irritated.
Su Ming was about to answer Chen Tong when he suddenly saw three missiles hurtling toward them. He immediately raised the firearm in his hand and opened fire.
"Look out!"
Rumble—
Two of the missiles were instantly blasted apart.
But the next second, Zhao Ran's terrified scream came through Su Ming's communications device.
"Ah!"
Su Ming was startled and quickly turned to look.
Boom!
Zhao Ran's mecha was struck head-on by a missile and exploded violently.
"Damn it."
Chen Tong spoke in shock and fury.
Su Ming's expression also turned grim. This exam was even more brutal than he had imagined, so he decisively said to Chen Tong,
"Chen Tong, come with me. We won't descend directly into Manhawi Interstellar Military Airport. We'll land on the outskirts of Manhawi Base City beside it."
"Will that work? Won't it deviate from the mission?"
"It'll be fine. We'll fight our way toward Manhawi Interstellar Military Airport from outside. That way, we won't die the moment we land. The airport may already have fallen. Going in would be like stepping into a meat grinder."
"Okay!"
Chen Tong stopped hesitating and immediately agreed.
Su Ming adjusted the auxiliary thrusters and descended toward the base city beside Manhawi Interstellar Military Airport.
At this moment, looking down from high above, they