Chapter 96 Chapter 96: Kevin Can Do Anything!
Chapter 96: Kevin Can Do Anything!
Manually Guided Combat!
The plan ultimately decided upon by the Doctor after numerous compromises.
Originally, she envisioned having Kevin simply slice this city in half, ending everything at once. She believed that no matter what the problem was, it wouldn't be an issue for that man.
This would both resolve the threat of Chernobog crashing into Lungmen and eliminate those with ulterior motives on board in one fell swoop.
A double celebration!
Wasn't that good? But Kal'tsit mentioned that there were still Ursus civilians on Chernobog who hadn't evacuated yet, so this initial plan, which she favored the most, was ruthlessly vetoed.
That old lynx, so annoying!
No choice, our poor white-haired beauty had to find another way out and proposed several more versions of the plan, but without exception, they were all rejected.
Finally, when the plan was updated to the eighth version, this ingenious tactical design finally earned nods of approval from both Amiya and Kal'tsit.
Thus, only two final challenges remained.
First, could the Technical Department develop the temporary device as soon as possible?
Second, did Kevin possess the capability to meet the tactical requirements? (Crossed out)
Who are you doubting? When this plan was finalized with all details ironed out during the meeting, the Doctor crossed out that latter point.
I won't allow you to question him!
Kevin can do anything!
Indeed, Kevin did not disappoint her expectations.
Standing on the rotorcraft, he was now the Sword of Damocles hanging over Chernobog!
Saturation firepower deployment, precise pinpoint strikes, Rhodes Island's unparalleled ultimate deterrent!
Isn't this far better than some flashy but impractical orbital weapon?
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Chernobog Core Area,
The blue light before the control console still flickered, but the Serpent Scales responsible for coordination and command had now fallen into an eerie silence.
"The fifth and seventh squads, completely wiped out?"
The Amiya muttered, the bizarre report making him feel as if he were dreaming. His expression was unreadable, only slightly stiff as he turned towards the Serpent Scale responsible for relaying the message.
"Less than an hour, both squads completely wiped out. Is this confirmed?"
He had never wished so desperately for his subordinate to be lying to him, even if it meant hearing a different version of events.
"Confirmed."
Two words shattered the last shred of hope in his heart.
"Hahaha..."
The blazing fireballs and black ice pillars falling from the sky—this is a battlefield! Not some Ursus profanity Columbian movie!
Rhodes Island is a expletive pharmaceutical company! Even if it's just a front, it couldn't possibly be this exaggerated. Where did they find such terrifying weapons?
Uninterceptable, pinpoint strikes. He hadn't even seen such bizarre weapons in Ursus armories!
"Sigh, go. No matter what means you use, at any cost, you must stop them outside the core area. Even if you have to throw your lives at them."
He really wanted to curse out loud, but after laughing somewhat hysterically, he let out a long sigh and issued his final order to the Serpent Scales.
"Yes!"
——————
Mid-Section of Chernobog,
In just a few hours, Rhodes Island's various squads had broken through the harassment and obstruction of the Serpent Scales with a crushing momentum.
"Ace squad, report your status."
"One squad member lightly injured, already treated. We have advanced to the mid-section of the city and expect to reach the core area within three hours."
The poison the Serpent Scales coated their blades with was merely to buy time. A wounded person slows down Ace and his team far more than a dead one, so basically no casualties occurred among the squads.
Moreover, once they were on guard and became proficient with Kevin's summoner device, the Serpent Scales didn't even get a chance to get close to them.
"Good, continue advancing."
Everything was unfolding as the Doctor had predicted; she didn't seem particularly surprised.
"Wait, Doctor!"
Ace's tone was grave as he raised his shield warily.
Rumble!
Chaotic footsteps pounded the ground, creating a deafening noise.
People! A lot of people!
But not the black-clad Serpent Scales who had attacked them before.
Instead, they were ordinary people wearing everyday clothes, their faces panicked! They were the citizens of Chernobog!
Driven by fear, they were running and fleeing frantically.
"Stop! Calm down! Don't come any closer!"
Ace and several operators shouted, but the chaotic noise drowned out their voices. Even if those at the front wanted to stop upon suddenly seeing these armed personnel,
the crowds pushing from behind, unaware of the situation, simply wouldn't allow them to "halt," forcing them forward.
"Don't come any closer! Damn it!"
Gripping his shield and axe-hammer tightly, Ace's voice grew hoarse, his expression grim.
"Doctor, what should we do?"
If this crowd of civilians rushed into their formation, their ranks would definitely be scattered. Who knows how many Serpent Scale agents are hidden among them?
That would be real trouble.
"All members! Prepare for combat! Kill anyone who dares approach!"
This tough, mature man showed his formidable side.
Compared to ordinary citizens, Ace still felt his comrades were more important.
Moreover, if the mission failed, the victims wouldn't just be these citizens before them; it would affect everyone in both cities—Lungmen and Chernobog!
As the squad Amiya, he would bear this necessary sin!
Hearing this, everyone tightened their grip on their weapons, their expressions serious, ready to cut down anyone who dared charge their formation!
At that moment, Ace's earpiece transmitted the Doctor's light laugh:
"If you're asking me what to do, why not ask the omnipotent Kevin? Press it, and it will be resolved in the best way possible."
If Kevin acted, wouldn't those citizens all perish?!
Ace took a deep breath but still obeyed the Doctor's command, pressing the button on the device on his arm.
Beep—
This time, no calamitous flames or ice pillars fell from the sky.
The Serpent Scales hidden among the crowd felt a surge of joy. Sure enough, these Rhodes Island people still cared about ordinary civilians!
As the crowd gradually closed in, they concealed their fangs and claws, planning to deliver a fatal blow to Rhodes Island's operators!
Rumble!
The ground shook—a movement not caused by footsteps.
The Serpent Scales instinctively looked at the ground. Gravel danced wildly as if performing an unrestrained dance.
Four pitch-black ice walls slowly rose from the earth, soil and stones bursting forth like the Walls of Lamentation from myth separating paradise from the underworld.
Impenetrable!
Their mountain-like thickness evoked a sense of powerlessness.
A foreboding feeling instantly arose in the hearts of the Serpent Scales hidden among the citizens.
Ice spikes grew from all four walls, their sharp points chilling to behold. And as it turned out, the Serpent Scales' worries were not unfounded.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The fully formed ice spikes shot out like guided spirits, deftly avoiding each citizen and ruthlessly piercing through the skulls of those lurking with ill intent.
"Ahhhh—people are dying!"
Bright red blood flowed freely. The dual stimulation of the metallic smell and the visual horror made the citizens scream.
But this slaughter had nothing to do with them; they were destined to remain unharmed. But for those with ulterior motives,
this was nothing less than an open-topped—coffin!
"Yeah, why not try the omnipotent Kevin?"
Ace chuckled wryly, looking up at the "black dot" high in the sky. Their Rhodes Island [God] was watching over them!
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