Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 812: Section 807 - Facing the Enemy
Early the next morning, as soon as Chen Fei opened his eyes, he received a short message from the command center.
There was more information about that piece of Silver Dragon Scale.
Sky Dragon City responded promptly, confirming that all spatial series Silver Dragons were safe and sound, with no dragons missing or dead. Everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief, as the situation hadn't escalated or taken a turn for the worst.
According to the DNA features extracted from the Silver Dragon Scale in the Biochemical Laboratory, they smoothly identified the owner. It was a young male Giant Dragon, just a thousand years old, effectively reaching adulthood. He was also a TV host in Sky Dragon City, having a proper job and rarely leaving the city. How could he have had the time to visit the desolate desert of Blue Star?
The Dragon Scale Chen Fei found might have been unintentionally picked up by someone sightseeing in Sky Dragon City, who then stealthily brought it to Blue Star. Due to various reasons, it was lost in the desert and accidentally swallowed by an invading monster until it was found again, thus re-emerging into the light of day. This speculation is probably very close to the truth.
When the Dimensional Gate connecting Cangqiong Star and Blue Star was first activated, management was not stringent due to various reasons. Occasionally, unauthorized items would cross over realms, and even the illegal entry of Magical Beasts was not uncommon. The parents of Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu, which Chen Fei obtained, were likely successful stowaways as well.
The negligence in managing the Dimensional Gate on the Africa Continent seemed not to come as a surprise to anyone.
-
An airship carrying the entire command team and the escort team for the Space System Ability User took off from Aircrew Base 223, heading towards the location of the black vortex cloud that caused the collapse of Marin Kai Sovereignty on the Africa Continent.
The survivors of Marin Kai Sovereignty now either became refugees, fleeing across borders to seek asylum in other sovereignties, or gathered together to build their final line of defense. However, as time went on, without international intervention and support, this last stand might not hold for long.
Chen Fei remained on the bridge. He was the controller of the No. 2 flagship, and as long as he stayed at this post, others would feel more at ease.
After all, "Adam" had a history, and no one dared to let this AI autonomously control the entire airship and send them on their way.
Besides the cunning monk who continued to eat and drink beside Chen Fei, there was now also a young woman who was prepared to go to great lengths for friendship.
Mouri Misono hadn't met Miyoshi Monk before and was introduced as friends through Chen Fei, the intermediary. Since they were fellow countrymen and had a common language, they happily sat down and enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast together.
For the convenience of his two friends, Chen Fei activated a panoramic three-dimensional holographic projection in the bridge, covering every corner of the room with a stereoscopic display. It was almost indistinguishable from AR visual assistance in his eyes. Part of the display showed the flying status and data of the airship, while another part projected the latest video news broadcast about the electoral progress of Marin Kai Sovereignty.
"Is the new leader of Marin Kai Sovereignty not yet formed?"
Mouri Misono enjoyed her breakfast dumplings freely, glancing at the election scene that was almost becoming an arena.
Everyone argued their reasoning, and both sides cried and knelt. Truths and lies intertwined, various shameless tactics unfolded. Even someone accustomed to workplace battles like her found the politicians' struggles quite speechless. As long as they achieved their goals, they resorted to all means without any principles or bottom lines, leaving her dumbfounded.
The cunning monk indifferently said, "Let's see the final outcome of the game."
As he specialized in dark operations, he got straight to the point.
Many African sovereignties had interests entangled behind them, which were the continental disputes of external forces. Don't be fooled; they were just puppets on strings, and it was actually for their own good.
Freedom comes at a price. If you're not strong enough, you'll live even worse, like a beggar, even dogs will come to bully you.
"Prepare for combat!"
Chen Fei suddenly reminded everyone.
The sky over Tianfang was filled with tiny black dots, each representing a ferocious monster. Their number exceeded five thousand, moving without any formation, like a black cloud, rushing towards the No. 2 flagship.
"So many?"
Miyoshi Monk saw the synchronized three-dimensional holographic display on the bridge, showing a massive cluster of enemy targets, which was quite alarming.
"'Rookie', how far to that black cloud?"
Mouri Misono, who was watching the news, was also startled by the marked number, and it kept increasing.
If not for the carrying airship, approaching that black cloud would be quite challenging for them.
As time went by, more monsters would arrive at Blue Star through the black cloud. Although many had been slaughtered before, their numbers were just a drop in the ocean.
The current mission was only reconnaissance. The Blue Star Global United Defense Committee never intended to wipe out all the monsters on its own; it would ultimately require the collaboration of multiple sovereignties.
As for the ousted former leader of Marin Kai Sovereignty and the unresolved dispute over the new leadership, nobody cared.
"160 kilometers, estimated arrival in 20 minutes."
Chen Fei reported the calculated numbers. The airship couldn't fly too fast; it might easily collide with those chaotic flying monsters.
If it hit something at high speed, the consequences would be severe. Even with self-repair capabilities and protective barriers ensuring the safety of the airship, Psi skills would deplete Chen Fei's spiritual power, and the protective barriers would consume crystal energy reserves. These costs were not worth it.
If the monsters disregarded casualties and were willing to exhaust resources, they could hold the No. 2 flagship at a certain distance from the black vortex cloud.
"'Adam', prepare five Thermobaric Bombs, load them into the railgun, set the distance to 10 kilometers, and fire at three times the speed of sound."
Chen Fei extended his hand, confirming the locations of the impact points on the AR visual interface. They were evenly distributed within the monster cloud. Each impact point displayed multi-level damage ranges, shown as multi-concentric circles, with the farthest shockwaves as close as possible to minimize any monsters slipping through.
The No. 2 flagship carried 800 Combat Mechs this time, responsible for assisting the 400, 1000-mm caliber railguns on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the ship. Each railgun was prepared with 100, 600-mm caliber Demolition Bombs, 100, 600-mm caliber shrapnel bombs, and 100, 120-mm caliber armor-piercing shells, enough to create a death storm around the airship.
The Combat Mechs were not there to operate the railguns but to assist with magnetic rail sniper rifles for additional kills and close defense.
The airship itself was equivalent to the domain of the Metal Elemental Psychic Power; if monsters infiltrated the interior, Chen Fei wouldn't worry as much. One would die one, two would die a pair, and a large group would be annihilated, no chance of survival.
It was when large numbers clung to the outer surface of the airship that it became troublesome, so eliminating targets from a distance was the best approach.
The large magnetic rail main gun of the No. 2 flagship was a temporary evolution, over 3000 mm in caliber, capable of loading any explosive ordnance with a metal shell. Once loaded, it would roar out. At three times the speed of sound, it nearly covered a kilometer per second. Ten kilometers would take only ten seconds or less.
As the first ton-level Thermobaric Bomb exploded into a massive fire cloud in the sky, the last one followed closely behind.
It was like thunder, with booming sounds echoing continuously.
The initial shockwave, like a brush, swept through the monster cloud. Numerous monsters were shattered and disoriented, plummeting like raindrops. Falling from such a height would reduce even steel muscles and iron bones to pulp.
Next, the completely released thermobaric flames engulfed all the nearby monsters. The ensuing blast wave sent those further away into uncontrollable flight. Wings, being fragile, were torn or fractured. Like the first wave of fallen unfortunates, they'd all die from the fall.
"'Rookie', do we need to use the 'Dragon Slayer Missile'?"
The VIP lady accompanying the command center in great peril sent an inquiry as numerous monsters approached, causing the command team considerable alarm, but Chen Xiao'er proactively engaged.
"'Dragon Slayer Missile'? Not necessary, not necessary, I can handle it."
These insignificant monsters could never conquer the No. 2 flagship merely through numbers. Chen Fei would not waste the two limited "Dragon Slayer Missile" permissions.
Even though he suspected the logistics team might carry more than two missiles, saving trump cards was always a better strategy, especially as one should be reserved for the black vortex cloud, leaving little leeway for maneuver.
The communication officer anxiously said, "Alright then, be careful!"
She wasn't a combat personnel, but serving steadfastly aboard the airship, she was risking her life alongside Xiao'er.
"No, we all need to be careful."
If the No. 2 flagship fell, not just Chen Fei, everyone would perish.
"Get as close to the black cloud as possible. Space System Ability Users can only exert their powers within 200 meters."
The staff group conveyed their message through the communication officer.
"200 meters? That's practically point-blank. Understood! I'll try my best!"
Chen Fei smirked. He had dealt with the black vortex cloud before.
The vortex cloud, as though a tear in the sky, poured out monsters ceaselessly to the ground. The closer it was, the more monsters there would be. A misstep in this close-quarters battle could lead to a total wipeout.
No wonder the command team allowed him more latitude, preparing two "Dragon Slayer Missiles", one for the monsters, and one as a last resort. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
