Chapter 11: Past and Present
I didn't think about anything, I tried my best to eliminate all distractions, and I just instinctively waved the weapon in my hand again and againβ
There is no justice; I don't have a desire, but even then I want to do everything I can to protect ......
Something you don't want to lose, no matter what the cost.
A roar burst out in an instant, and in an instant, it quickly merged with the gushing blood in front of him, leaving no gap......
If it's an enemy in front of you, just kill it!
Again and again, the knife fell with his hand, as if even the passage of time and the connection were cut off together!
All of a sudden, it was as if there were stop-motion animations frame after frame......
However, the enemy's attacks are swift and accurate, and each time you have to do everything you can to barely dodge.
"Brother...... Is it?! β
Vane's consciousness suddenly seemed to be drunk in the face at this moment, and she immediately realized who was driving the Leviathan at this moment.
"Is that mech, too?! Really, it's enough to have bad luck one after another! β
"No, not the enemy."
She said with relief.
"Vane, it doesn't matter, does it? Sorry for being late! β
Through the emergency contact channel, Lemuel's voice appeared restless and uneasy, and even completely lost his previous calm.
"I'm fine, I'm worried about you. I'm sorry, brother......"
She honestly revealed how scared she was at this moment, and in an instant she couldn't be as calm as before. But even with tears in her eyes, she didn't cry.
β because there was simply no time for her to vent her fears and grief.
"Can the ship be restarted compared to this transport? If you can, I want you to get out of the area as much as possible! After all, there's no way to talk properly here......"
As soon as he finished speaking, Vane immediately tried to do so, but it seemed that the engine was affected, and the damage area was 40%!
This means that if you want to complete a reboot including automatic repair, it will take longer than usual.
"There are still 30 minutes to go before the restart. Brother, what should I do? β
"In that case, I'll try to buy as much time as possible for these 30 minutes, and once the restart is complete, don't hesitate to leave immediately! Do you understand? β
After hearing Lemuel's words, Vane's face was unconsciously clouded: because she understood almost instantly what kind of consciousness her brother had come, it was useless to persuade anything.
Just like that time - how sad her brother was at that time, she couldn't imagine from beginning to end.
But how much he cares about his sister-in-law, he really feels it. It was precisely because I felt his feelings that I didn't know what I could do for him with my position at that time......
That's why I hate Leviathan; Hates tactical machines; I hate politicians who treat this as if they were a game on a chessboard.
Because, those people will only put themselves in a situation where they can sit back and relax, and then point fingers at what others are doing.
- They don't care about the number of casualties and the price they pay for it.
"Got it, I will. Brother...... Be careful! β
After saying that, I saw her press the red hub on the left hand side, located at the top left of the joystick.
Then I heard the sound of something being turned on: "This is?" "Opened from below, the drawers were filled with two old dusty AK47s.
"Can you please find a way to get rid of those guys outside?"
There is no reason to refuse, and there is no way to refuse.
Because if you refuse to take up a weapon out of fear, it won't be long before the electromagnetic door of the cab is completely destroyed.
At that time, it will only be the result of the burning of jade.
- Maybe you won't be able to do that. Of course, no one wants to see such a result. I don't want to face it.
"Leave it to us! You can drive with peace of mind. β
As soon as the words fell, the two quickly picked up their weapons and rushed out together without hesitation!
Immediately after that, just a few steps away from the cab, there was already a river of blood!
"In the end, we are just tools, tools that are thrown away when they are used up, so no matter how heavy the work is thrown at us; No matter how cruel it is, you shouldn't complain.
Just follow the order. β
However, even tools; Even in obscurity; Even if you are faced with a life like a horse leather shroud day and night, there are things you want to protect.
- Is it true that the only wish is obviously the only wish that cannot be satisfied; Are they all allowed?
Unconsciously, his vision has gradually become difficult to see under the innumerable amount of blood, and he can only repeat what he has been doing all along, relying on intuition and instinct.
However, the other party does not have the so-called "pity" emotion.
Even the slightest carelessness can kill you on the spot.
- In an instant, a sacrificial headbutt, a stabbing blow that occurred in an instant, caused Leviathan to lose its balance and fall to the ground hard!
"Damn!"
Even if the armor on his chest was as thick as a city wall, even so, it could easily have been torn apart by countless heavy blows and whips.
"Damn!!"
Looking at the constantly flashing red ** field on the display screen in front of him, Lemuel let out a chagrined voice as if he was dying-
"In this case, it's really hard to move an inch......"
Obviously, his side has fallen into a desperate situation like being embattled, but the other party has no intention of giving up.
- The number of enemies is still increasing!
Because now I am a piece of fat in every sense......
- In an instant, I saw them rush forward as if they were the first, crushing Leviathan and Lemuel under them without hesitation!
Real-time data from sympathetic neurofeedback linked together instantaneously......
The pain I feel at this moment is indescribable!
"Already ......"
Before you know it, it seems that there is only one way left to give up. However, if it was that guy, he would not have given up struggling early at such a time!
"Whenever there is still breath, try your best to struggle!"
This seems to be her credo.
β...... As long as one breath remains? Lela, if that's why you can survive the battlefield again and again, then I can't lose to you! β
However, she would say, "That's not the case!" I've been able to live again and again because someone is waiting for me to go back. β
"And more importantly, because you're in the crowd of people waiting for me to go back. That's why I'm trying my best to survive, right? β
"We've been fighting together for so long, so we should at least be aware of that...... A sucker. β
One day, I heard her talk about it like this.
At the time, I just laughed it off as a matter of course.
Because, what awaits us can never be the path to happiness.
"That's right." dark
After uttering such a sigh in the dark, Lemuel quickly replaced the knife in his hand with a machine gun that allowed continuous fire!
"Don't underestimate me!"
As soon as the words fell, he once again rushed into the enemy formation that seemed to be a stormy sea without hesitation!
Immediately after that, I didn't even need an aiming step, I just blindly fired in all directions! Until there is a mountain of corpses in front of him. However, due to the shells of these guys, which cover their bodies like armor, they must rely on continuous firing to be effective.
However, in this way, the consumption of ** will undoubtedly be very huge.
And the propulsion was also damaged in the previous dogfight-
Moreover, the output power at this moment is really unexpected.
But the enemies seem to be endless, gathering more and more!
All of a sudden, Lemuel had to run and shoot, trying to steer them in the opposite direction.
"The number of remnants is 0, please replace **!"
At this moment, the electronic sound of emotionless pouring sounded as expected.
"Is this the last one? The rest ...... We can only pray that a miracle has happened! β
However, the so-called miracle is called a miracle precisely because it does not happen under any circumstances......
To put it simply, it is a plot that can only be allowed to exist in fairy tales, and it is a matter of course.
"That's true, but if the so-called miracle really exists, then don't be stingy at this time!"
However, the truth is that no matter how much Lemuel prays, he will not be favored by the gods.
After all, there are no gods in this world.
In the end, it is at best an overly beautiful and illusory wish. And most of the wishes are impossible to fulfill......
Even if you do do your best.
Then, with a mood that was so complicated that he couldn't understand it, Lemuel finished the final **.
"The moment I run out, will I die?"
I saw him thinking about this seemingly contradictory question; While making the necessary aimingβ
And at the moment when he pulled the trigger, he instantly changed the part he was originally going to shoot: "If you want to save bullets, it will be better to use your feet, right?" βββ
After making up his mind, he didn't hesitate to try to shoot it!
And the result of course was just as he thought, their advance and pressing speed suddenly slowed down! - It worked!
"Hmph, is that really the case?"
Seeing this, Lemuel couldn't help but become excited!
Immediately after that, he continued to focus on the feet and successfully stopped their invasion!
And at this moment, the work on Vane's side is ready!
"Brother, thank you!"
Immediately afterward, I saw that she started the engine without hesitation. In the blink of an eye, a huge roar that seemed to shake the ground accompanied the transport ship slowly rising into the air!
"It's hard work for both of you."
In the face of Natalie and Hatfield, who had managed to crawl out of the monster pile, Vane also blurted out gratitude and gratitude.
"We're going to get out of here, sit tight!"
- "Is that person left alone?" If you leave him here like this, you won't survive! β
In fact, she knows this better than anyone.
It's just that if you continue to stay here, you will undoubtedly become a burden that will not help at all!
"I know! But that's all we can do for him! β
"What are you talking about? That's your brother, right? Isn't it possible that you want to treat him as an outcast?! β
But there is nothing else I can do.
- The so-called necessary sacrifice, that's it.
At this moment, Vane lowered his head, and his entire face was covered by shadows mercilessly, no matter what his expression was, he couldn't see it. No, maybe she didn't want to be seen in the first place.
"Brother, please...... Definitely survive! β
I was despicable about it, and I knew it from the beginning.
And I also know that I have always relied on my brother and Sister Lila.
Although I knew that maybe it really shouldn't be, I was rightfully allowed to do it. Because it's a younger sister. So why not be a little coquettish?
"She is the only family I have right now, and I want to give her the best life if I can."
One day in the library, when he was alone with Lila, he naturally talked about it.
"You're a little overprotective, aren't you? Seriously. β
But maybe it's not your turn to say that, right? Perhaps with a slight change of stance, Leela was sure she would not hesitate to make the same choice.
"I just don't want you to say that, really."
Leela is the older sister in the family and is said to have a younger sister.
But the information about her was nothing more than cold written information.
"Huh? Want to know about Yuna? β
"In that case, I'll introduce you to Yuna when I have time."
βLila slicing sausages at a slightly crowded ballroom table; He said with a somewhat coquettish smile.
Tonight, she was dressed in a dress as golden as ears of wheat. There is no doubt that it is the focus of attention of the audience.
She also behaved like a dignified lady as much as possible, but she herself did not like such occasions.
That's why I've been staying by Lemuel's side, and I have turned down many invitations as a matter of course.
But because it's an order, even if it's hard, I try to do my best to look like a lady.
"You can really eat it......"
And in the face of his natural sigh, her answer was quite straightforward-
"It's free anyway, what's the problem?"
"No, there isn't."
In the blink of an eye, Lemuel couldn't help but laugh, and then immediately changed his words: "But if it's you, I can think about it." β
As soon as the words fell, I saw her stretch out her right hand without hesitation.
Since they were all invited by the other party so boldly, if they refused, I am afraid it would be too incomprehensible.
"It's okay to jump. But first of all, I didn't learn dance at all. Is that okay? β
Of course, for this, Lila said very happily that she didn't mind.
- Maybe it's just spinning around in circles with the music.
As a result, they really just went around in circles to the beat as they pleased, but they still won a lot of applause.
"Is there something wrong with the aesthetics of this group of people?"
However, looking back, as a party to the case, Lila was able to say such things without hesitation.
"Huh, who knows?"
I guess I also got inside information, so I had to do it in order to take care of the occasion, right? Although when it comes to disguise, everyone tonight seems to be seamless.
"Forget it, it's just a mission anyway. As long as you meet the requirements, right? β
In a sense, this is true, and it is enough to not show flaws from beginning to end.
However, such an atmosphere is really not happy......
Thankfully, the food here is quite appetizing.
With that, he suddenly saw Lila pick up the champagne again as if no one was around, and drank it all without mercy.
"To be honest, this wine is not bad, don't you really want some?"
As he spoke, he sandwiched some beef for Lemuel, who was stunned.
"Thank you."
Gradually, Lemuel became more relaxed.
It's just that, like Lela, he really can't adapt to this kind of situation. Because each other only knows how to fight; And how to fight, not proficient in this so-called timely pleasure.
- Even so, it can only be called a memory now.
However, as long as you drive the Leviathan, the memories of this kind of thing will come to your mind like a spring......
But even so, such a bloody battle is still worth it, right?
At least, the original purpose has been undoubtedly achieved. And at this moment, all you have to think about is how to get out of here......
But in fact, that's the most desperate!
And the reason why he gave up the goal of total annihilation is not only because he has now become scarred and defenseless......
And because he is facing a group of monsters who only know how to attack one after another, and are not afraid of death at all.
"Find a way to retreat! If you continue like this, you will definitely die! β
"I'm sorry to scarred you so much."
"Now just focus on the enemy! Don't worry about that kind of thing! β
However, the end of this bitter battle seems to be far from coming.
But at the Pestaro transit station, which seems to be peaceful, it is a different scene that is even more chilling than death.
"Look, what's that?!"
On the tower, which resembles a beacon, the soldiers in charge of surveillance are shocked by what they have witnessed!
"Are you coming?"
Fortunately, I could see it clearly through the huge projection of the surveillance screen, which was a mighty army, as if it was a stormy wave...... Resist? Impossible.
It's almost a dump! And at this moment, what they show is just the horizon that seems to be about to move.
That is to say, fortunately, as well as all the people at the transit station, there is still enough time to write about the family; Friend's suicide note......
"Is the weapon just a hundred or so rifles, and a handful of hands? The weapons stockpile is so desperate that I want to cry......"
And in fact, as she said, although weapons have been allocated to all those who can fight, how can you expect them in the face of such a behemoth?
What's more, they are only reserve troops, and not regular troops with regular training.
Moreover, there are no tactical aircraft that can be piloted here, so it can basically be said that it is a dumbfounded comparison of combat power.
"What to do, sir?"
Looking at their eagerly expectant eyes, fortunately I had to force myself to calm down and continue to give orders-
"Let's take the wounded and the elderly to the lowest level of shelter first. There is a waterway to the exit! β
"Once there is a stir, you can adapt according to your own judgment!"
"Yes!"
But how effective can such an order be; How pale and powerless, I'm afraid even Xing himself can see it clearly.
But she still had to give such an order. Even if it's to let everyone at the transit station accompany them to death.
"Well, sir, are you afraid?"
Facing Xing, who had already changed into a combat suit that resembled a straitjacket, a young man asked.
"Scared? Of course I was afraid. But even then I have to stand here, don't I? Because that's where we do. β
As soon as the words fell, I saw her sit in the cockpit of the tactical aircraft without hesitation. Then, after all kinds of debugging and proofreading, it was finally started as a matter of course.
It's just a training machine, though.
But as far as Xing's position is concerned, after all, I still want to do what I can with it.
And at this moment, the creepy crashing sound can already be heard in front of and around the wall, and it shows a certain degree of distortion!
Then there was a crack that stretched in all directions!
"Don't take it lightly, you don't know where they're going to come in! Hurry back and ......! β
"Yes! But don't we have surveillance towers and dozens of artillery pieces? It shouldn't be that fast to get here, right? β
Faced with his naΓ―ve thoughts that made people want to laugh, Xing retorted solemnly: "Do you think that kind of toy-like thing can be of any use?" β
As soon as the words fell, the wall in front of him was shattered to pieces with a roar like a thunderbolt on a sunny day!
"Shoot!!"
Even if both men were to deliver hundreds of rounds of ammunition to the enemy at the same time, it would be like hitting a stone with an egg.
Not only did he not pray at all to stop the scout class in front of him, but he also annoyed it as a matter of course!
- "It doesn't work, sir! β
"Stupid! Don't talk!! β
Unfortunately, her reminder was too late-
In an instant, I saw the crimson reptile in front of me quickly open its bloody mouth! Out of that disgusting saliva mouth shot out of a tongue like a rope whip!
"Huh?! Help, help me! β
And when the boy, who didn't even know his name, cried out for help, his whole head had already been stuffed into his mouth full of slime......
And the abdomen was easily poked into an unimaginable hole! - That's right, he's dead
However, even so, he was still struggling desperately to the death......
Faced with such a scene, Xing did not hesitate to shoot. ββ
Regardless of whether it is said to be cold-blooded and ruthless later; It's okay not to save you when you die......
Maybe that's the best thing to do for him.
At least doing so would save him from feeling too much pain, right?
It was also the first time she had seen someone die in front of her eyes. However, it is too late to grieve at this moment......
After all, this kind of thing, on the battlefield of flesh and blood, all the time; It's even going on every day.
And in this regard, I may have been numb to this for a long time, right? So, there's nothing to grieve......