Lohengrin Siege Battle (6)

Boom—

The flames of exploding MS units flickered in midair.

As time passed, the force of over 130 Short Sword L units had been whittled down to just twenty.

Beep beep beep—

It was at that moment.

Multiple radar-lock warnings sounded inside the Savior Gundam's cockpit.

Athrun looked over at the sound. The mountain range housing the Lohengrin emplacement was clearly visible. Without realizing it, he had already entered the defensive range of the enemy base's artillery.

The base's automatic interception artillery system activated.

Countless turrets extended from the cliff faces.

As beams erupted, the Short Sword L units pulled back and disengaged, while the Savior Gundam was engulfed by dense beam fire.

"Hm?"

As Athrun rolled to evade the beams, his gaze swept over the enemy formation. That strangely shaped MA was actually trying to retreat.

"Lunamaria, Ray, that thing's getting away!"

The words had barely left his mouth when Lunamaria's Zaku Warrior raised its high-energy long-range beam cannon at its waist.

Bang—

The blast streaked out, and two Short Sword L units failed to evade in time, exploding in midair.

With the Short Sword L units no longer causing trouble, Ray's Zaku Phantom activated the missile pods on its back, sending countless missiles flying toward the enemy.

As Athrun rolled to evade the beams, his unit transformed into MA mode and chased after that MA through the encircling fire.

Beep beep—

The next second, accompanied by the alarm.

A Short Sword L suddenly blocked his path.

Without the slightest hesitation.

The Savior Gundam transformed into MS mode while rolling away from the beams.

It drew its Beam Saber and charged straight toward the Short Sword L.

Slash slash—

The Beam Sabers crossed in a flash.

After jerking to a halt in midair for a moment, the Short Sword