The Battle Begins 9

The Raider Gundam, like a roaring beast, charged through countless flashes of fire toward the Archangel's bridge, which lay almost within reach!

That enormous arm-like mechanical limb rose high, as if bearing the judgment of hell. Mounted upon it was an exaggerated weapon resembling a gigantic meteor hammer, fitted with sharp steel spikes and tremendous tearing force—the special weapon known as Shatter Ball · Mjolnir. It locked onto the Archangel's bridge and came crashing down with a howling roar like a heavy hammer!

Its enormous shadow instantly engulfed the bridge. Everyone present, including Murrue and Natarle, could see death rushing straight at them.

"Boom!"

Just as Shatter Ball · Mjolnir was about to smash into the Archangel's bridge with crushing force!

A massive white figure descended like a divine warrior, moving so fast it was almost impossible for the naked eye to follow, yet radiating overwhelming power! It was... the Freedom Gundam!

Under Jiliang's beyond-the-limit control, the Freedom Gundam appeared between the Raider Gundam and the Archangel in an instant at an unbelievable speed!

Without even giving Clotho time to react, Jiliang's Freedom Gundam drove its right leg forward in an utterly brutal, crushing kick packed with terrifying momentum, striking the Raider Gundam's huge body from the side with explosive force and flawless precision!

With a deafening crash like metal crying out in agony, it was kicked far away in a sweeping arc!

"Clang!"

With a tremendous bang, the Raider Gundam spun through the air as it was sent flying. Its gigantic Mjolnir did not even have time to fully strike its chosen target; it merely made the air tremble faintly before the powerful impact interrupted it.

Thanks to Jiliang's rescue, the Archangel narrowly escaped that fatal blow!

That earth-shaking kick was like a miracle, saving a battleship and its