"What... what is that thing?"
Dominic took a step back abruptly, his face filled with disbelief.
His voice was trembling slightly.
He had witnessed the bizarre abilities of the Chaos Daemons, the terrifying bioweapons of the Tyranids, and the incredible Psychic Power technology of the Aeldari.
But he had never seen anything that could swallow up a whole fleet's salvo like that.
This was beyond his understanding of the laws of physics.
Lynn also stood up, his eyes fixed intently on the Anna on the screen.
A strong sense of unease rose within him.
This is definitely not your average Orks technology.
It is highly likely a terrifying creation resulting from the combination of the Waaagh! Field and the Power of Belief.
There must be some unusual secrets about Ragnar.
Is it related to that mysterious pot of premium braised meat?
Lynn's mind flashed back to the information Rena had received from Dorito the Orks regarding Ragnar and Menzi.
At the time, he didn't pay much attention, thinking it was just some strange custom of the Orks.
But now it seems that things are far from that simple.
Just as everyone was stunned speechless by this bizarre scene.
The interior of the Anna had become a living hell.
Although the cauldron successfully absorbed all the firepower of the human fleet, the high temperature and shockwave from the explosion still instantly spread throughout the entire warship.
Some Ork Boyz and Gretchin, who had no protection whatsoever, were instantly vaporized by the high temperature.
Even the giant Orks guy hiding in the armored compartment was crushed into a meat patty by the suddenly deformed armor and died on the spot.
In this single attack, the Anna lost over two million Orks.
Blood and grease flowed into a small river on the bridge floor.
Ragnar lay sprawled on the main control panel, panting heavily.
He had lost a lot of weight; his once round stomach was now mostly deflated.
The skin on his body was roasted red by the high temperature, constantly oozing yellow oil and sweat.
His face was covered in blisters, making him look ferocious and terrifying.
But his eyes were frighteningly bright.
It was filled with a mad and bloodthirsty light.
"Hahaha..."
Ragnar suddenly burst into laughter, a maniacal laugh.
"Is that all you've got?!"
"Again!"
"I can still fight!"
He watched the Gemstone getting closer and closer on the screen, stuck out his tongue, and licked the grease off his lips.
"You little devils, your artillery fire isn't even as hot as my braised pork belly!"
"Boom!"
Suddenly, the engine at the stern of the Anna burst forth with a dazzling green light.
An even stronger thrust than before erupted from the engine.
The Anna's speed increased dramatically once again.
It tripled in value!
Like a green meteor, trailing a long, fiery tail, it hurtled toward the Gemstone with unstoppable force.
"Boss is awesome!"
" Ragnar the best in the world!"
"Waaaaagh!"
Seeing that the Anna had not only withstood the barrage of fire from the human fleet but had also accelerated its charge, all the Orks were ecstatic.
Their previously extinguished fighting spirit was instantly ignited to its fullest extent.
"Charge for Boss Ragnar!"
Kill all those shrimps!
The remaining Orks warships accelerated their advance, following behind the Anna in a suicidal charge.
They no longer evaded the human fleet's gunfire, nor did they care about casualties.
Their sole objective was to rush forward and relieve the pressure on the Anna.
Countless lasers and missiles were fired from the Orks warship, relentlessly raining down on the wreckage and edges of the Carl II.
They attempted to suppress the human fleet that was constantly peeking out and firing.
The entire battlefield instantly descended into chaos.
The initially one-sided situation was reversed due to the Anna's relentless charge.
"Lord Dominic, something's wrong!"
Lynn quickly walked to Dominic's side and reminded him, " Ragnar has used some kind of strange method to ignore our firepower."
"But he certainly paid a heavy price; this state definitely can't last long."
"Why don't we retreat temporarily, create some distance, and wait for his momentum to subside before launching a counterattack? We can still win that way."
Ralfa, standing to the side, couldn't help but nod.
She also believes that retreating now is the wisest choice.
Ragnar's current state is too strange; it's impossible to predict what other tricks he has up his sleeve.
There's no need to fight him head-on at this time.
But as soon as Lynn finished speaking, Dominic shook his head violently.
His face showed a hint of offended anger.
"Retreat?"
Why retreat?
"We now have an overwhelming advantage; we have wiped out one-third of the Orks fleet!"
"And we suffered almost no losses!"
"Even if he can withstand the first wave of attacks, there's still such a distance. Can he withstand the second wave? Can he withstand the third wave?"
"My responsibility is to protect humanity's territory and eliminate all Xenos."
"My pride is the glory of the Ventria Family for thousands of years."
"I absolutely cannot run away from the Xenos, I absolutely cannot!"
Dominic pointed to the approaching Anna on the screen and said firmly, "
Today, I'll be right here, waiting for him to come.
"I'd like to see just what this so-called 'Big Eater' Ragnar is all about!"
"If Governor Kerry is afraid and wants to leave, please do so."
After saying that, he gestured for Lynn to proceed.
Lynn clearly felt that on the system panel, Dominic's favorability towards him instantly dropped from -1 to -3.
Lynn sighed helplessly.
Young people are indeed too impetuous.
They have gained a tremendous advantage from this ambush.
The Orks fleet lost a third of its strength, while the human fleet was almost unscathed.
As long as we temporarily retreat, avoid Ragnar's abnormal outburst, and launch a counterattack when he is exhausted, victory will be within our grasp.
Why take such unnecessary risks for the sake of so-called aristocratic dignity?
never mind.
Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together.
Anyway, he didn't care about Dominic's favorability.
He was only concerned about whether his secret would be exposed and about Brevis's safety.
"Lord Dominic, you flatter me," Lynn said calmly, bowing slightly.
"I'm only concerned about the fleet's safety. Since Lord Dominic has made his decision, I naturally have no objections."
"However, I just received a communication from Gus. The Blood Axe Clan on his flank suddenly launched a fierce attack, and his command seems to be encountering some difficulties."
"I need to go back and take command, to stabilize the defenses."
I'll take my leave now.
After saying that, Lynn turned and walked out of the bridge without waiting for Dominic to say anything more.
He walked quickly, without stopping for a moment.
As Lynn stepped off the bridge of the Gemstone, he glanced back at the Anna, which was charging wildly.
It was like a boiling cauldron, emanating an ominous aura.
Lynn's unease grew stronger and stronger.
This battle will probably not end as easily as he imagines.
Dominic's pride could very well cost the human fleet a heavy price.
"I hope you won't act too impulsively," Lynn said in a low voice, then quickly boarded his shuttle.
The shuttle quickly departed from the Gemstone and flew towards the Second Expeditionary Fleet.
Outside the window, the Anna had already rushed to a position less than 5,000 kilometers away from the Gemstone.