Fight or Retreat? (5.5K)
One second the drill bit was spinning at high speed, the next second it and both arms were reduced to ashes.
In an instant, Luciano Bradley's mech tilted uncontrollably forward.
As Mahiro rose from the ground, he reached upwards and snapped his hand into the mecha's chest armor, his fingertips sinking deep into the thick metal armor.
Then, he leaped into the air and slammed hard onto the ground!
Rumble!
The ground trembled.
A ripple suddenly spread through the air, and the four-and-a-half-meter-tall mech crashed into the bridge.
The scattered parts clattered and rattled on the ground; this blow nearly dismantled the Knights of the Rounds's chariot into pieces!
Inside the cockpit, Luciano Bradley was dazed and disoriented, seeing stars, and could hardly believe what had just happened.
What is going on?
Suddenly, a notification appeared on the system interface indicating that both arms had been lost. Immediately afterward, the insectoid creature picked up his mech and slammed it to the ground.
How is that possible?!
Is this guy even human?!
A strange sense of fear welled up in Luciano Bradley's heart—a fear of the unknown.
Sizzle!
Mahiro stood in front of the mecha's chest, one foot on the side of the armor, and the other hand grabbed the armor and yanked it off.
It was as simple as tearing paper; he casually ripped open the armor and then easily shredded the last layer of protection inside the cockpit.
Looking at Luciano Bradley lying inside, unable to move, Mahiro's lips curled into a slightly mocking smile as he whispered:
"Hey kid, did you have some fun just now?"
"Release Lord Luciano Bradley!!!"
Just then, four mechs from Luciano Bradley's Valkyrie Squad rushed out from the Britannia army.
We crossed the bridge very quickly.
"Kill them."
Mahiro up.
"It's the boss's, that's Delta's prey, no one is allowed to take it!!!"
Suddenly, a ripple appeared on the water beneath the bridge, and then a silver-white mech broke out of the water. It was a mech that resembled a wild beast, with all four legs on the ground.
Delta leaped directly into the cockpit, her slime combat suit wriggling and instantly covering the mech's surface, turning all the armor pure black.
But it wasn't just her; eight more mechs appeared afterward, and the remaining eight girls also entered the mechs. Just like the beast mech, they were all dyed from silver-white to jet black.
Even the weapons wielded by each mech are completely different.
Delta's claws, their long tips stained crimson by particle lasers, lashed mercilessly at the four Valkyrie mechs charging towards them.
Swish--
A flash of red light, and the four mechs were instantly severed.
"Lord Luciano Bradley..."
The Valkyrie inside left behind her final words before being engulfed by the flames of the explosion.
The flames that erupted on the bridge due to the explosion were a horrifying sight for the Britannia soldiers.
Although they were very dissatisfied with Luciano Bradley, the strength of Luciano Bradley's Valkyrie Squad was undeniable; their superb cooperative tactics made them a match for most people.
They could even put up a fight against the Knights of the Rounds.
But now, it's been wiped out so easily?!
Squeak--
A roar came from within the flames.
Suddenly, a flash of light cleaved through the curtain of fire, and a completely different mech rushed out at an extremely fast speed.
It was a green-painted, extremely complex-looking machine with a wide cape, even more exquisite than the Valkyrie Squad's mechs, almost as exquisite as Luciano Bradley's.
However, the longsword he held, gleaming with a crimson light, was even more eye-catching.
Because the longsword actually blocked the claw attack from Delta's mech.
"Although I also despise Lord Bulat, I will absolutely not allow you to act recklessly and tarnish the honor of the Knights of the Rounds!"
The twelfth knight, the blonde girl Monica, inside the cockpit made this declaration and rushed towards Luciano Bradley to prepare for the rescue.
"That's right, Monica is right, so please let that guy go, Shadow."
The roar of engines could also be heard from the sky.
A fighter jet swooped down toward the bridge, changing shape mid-dive.
The Third Knight Gino Weinberg Beinberg, piloted the Tristan, which descended from the sky. The Slash Harken he launched fixed themselves to the sides of the Luciano Bradley mech, while crimson particles wrapped around the blades of the double-headed scythe he pulled out.
"Looks like quite a few people came out to rescue you, Mr. Vampire."
Makoto sneered at the man in the cabin Mahiro a hint of mockery, then looked up at the Tristan mech that was now within arm's reach.
"However, if you can take this bastard back, then give it a try!"
Mahiro raised his arm, clenched his fist, slowly assumed a fighting stance, and then suddenly threw a punch into the air.
Boom--!!!
A deafening roar resounded instantly, as if the very atmosphere itself trembled and all things shuddered, as if submitting to a king.
Behind Mahiro, a giant mech flew out of thin air, striking the same punching pose as Mahiro, and directly met the descending aerial attack mech.
Seeing the iron fist coming straight at him, Gino Weinberg, riding Tristan, had no time to dodge and collided with the fist on the spot.
It was instantly smashed to the point of near shattering and sent flying backward.
Monica, who was charging forward, suddenly felt her heart leap, and all the muscles in her body tensed up.
He quickly pulled the brakes to stop the mech, then jumped backward.
Swish--
A massive, crimson-black scythe struck where she had been, embedding itself deeply into the bridge surface.
She was blocked by the same pitch-black mecha as before.
"Hmph, not bad, you actually managed to dodge my attack, but that's all."
Epsilon calmly drew his scythe, a hint of mockery in his voice.
"Besides, you're nowhere near as good as Bismarck."
"Damn it, how dare you insult the First Knight... Don't underestimate the might of the Knights of the Rounds!!!"
Monica regained her composure, raised her longsword, and charged towards the black mecha in front of her like a warrior, as if she were going to fight to the death.
Unfortunately, her sword missed its mark.
The black mecha seemed to vanish into thin air, and then Monica felt a tremor in the cockpit.
"Huh? Were you hit?"
Before she could even react, her mecha had already been sliced in two.
Piloting a jet-black mech, Epsilon's giant scythe was wreathed in eerie blue magical light. With a swift swing of the scythe, he instantly dismantled the mech into pieces, casually pulling the unconscious Monica out of it.
In just a brief moment, the three Knights of the Rounds were rendered unable to fight.
Two of them have already been captured.
Chapter 263 To Fight or to Retreat? (5.5K)
Two Knights of the Rounds were captured.
It was like a king versus a king, a general versus a general, like ancient warriors dueling or knights fighting, where no one else was allowed to interfere.
But Cornelia's staff couldn't resist and boldly offered their advice.
"Your Highness, should we proceed with the rescue...?"
Cornelia showed no reaction whatsoever; her delicate lips trembled slightly, and her trembling pupils seemed to have seen something unbelievable.
Her eyes reflected the majestic mech that stood motionless on the bridge.
The mecha alone exuded an immense sense of oppression.
The paint scheme, composed of silver and dark green, the body that is taller than a regular Knightmare, and the lifelike scales covering the surface of the body, make it seem as if they are not intentionally made metal armor, but real dragon scales!
"The Nation-Protector Divine Machine... Azure Dragon..."
This can't be real, it's impossible!
That mecha was clearly the teacher's vehicle, so how did it end up here?
In that case, it means that man...!
"Hahaha, I've really seen something incredible!"
Lloyd let out his signature laugh, his eyes fixed on the mech on the screen that had just sent the Third Knight Gino Weinberg, flying.
"Mr. Lloyd, do you recognize that mech?"
Cecile also came over to take a look, and then asked curiously.
"Well, I was fortunate enough to see it once... ah... but not in reality, Cecile- kun, but in a video in the database. That mecha is the prototype for all Kngihtmare."
"... Prototype?"
Cecile was somewhat incredulous after hearing this.
If it really was a prototype, how did it end up in the hands of terrorists?
"Now, Her Highness is in for a tough time. But I'm even more looking forward to the showdown between Lancelot and the prototype, to get the latest combat data, ahahahaha~"
Lloyd remained as carefree as ever.
Or rather, apart from matters concerning Knightmare, nothing else was worth his attention.
On the other hand...
After chasing away the annoying flies, Mahiro's gaze fell once again on the Knights of the Rounds lying motionless in the cockpit.
He then stomped on it without any mercy.
"Pfft..."
Blood spurted from Luciano Bradley's mouth.
The once high and mighty Knights of the Rounds are now trampled underfoot like the dead, crushed like trash.
At the same time, Mahiro asked in an extremely cheerful, almost unnaturally cheerful tone:
"Question, Mr. Vampire of the Empire, what is your most precious possession? Is it your life?"
"Heh... hehe... you really are a monster."
The intense, chilling killing intent, so strong it could instill fear in anyone, made Luciano Bradley realize the truth about the other party.
That's a beast that will devour anyone it chooses!
It is opening Abyss abyssal maw toward itself...
"I'm sorry, your answer was incorrect."
"I am," Mahiro said coldly, the red light in his pupils intensifying.
"The Nihility"
From skin to muscles, then to blood and bones, even the body's stored nutrients and waste products are all Decomposition to the elemental level in this instant.
In other words, molecules or ions composed of a single element.