Chapter 1704
The Apostle Descends!
Chapter 1704 The Apostle Descends!
(P.S.: Some settings are carried over from the new theatrical version!)
Under a clear blue sky, as the summer heat blazed down, Clovis, Lelouch, and Lloyd Asplinder, who was stranded in the First Tokyo metropolitan area because of Clovis but had been invited by him, were all taken aback by the scene before them.
A colossal humanoid creature, roughly 80 or 90 meters tall, was being monitored by countless fighter jets as it made its way through the mountains toward the nearby Third Tokyo city cluster.
At the very moment that the enormous humanoid creature was about to set foot in the town, the defense forces guarding the defensive line finally couldn't help but make their move.
Missiles targeting heavily armored targets soared into the air, hurtling towards the enormous humanoid creature.
Suddenly, a series of explosions engulfed the giant humanoid creature.
"Did it succeed? Did it succeed?"
Clovis was stunned for a long time before finally asking in a murmur.
He thought he had accepted the unbelievable nature of C's world after being bombarded by He Ming and CC, but today, invited by He Ming again, he discovered that the strange things hidden in this world have once again shattered his worldview.
"No! It didn't work."
Lelouch keenly observed that behind the dazzling flames, there were no signs of any giant creature howling or even collapsing.
"Yes. These weapons and equipment simply cannot harm it. It is not something that conventional weapons can damage."
He Ming stood in front of the crowd and spoke slowly.
"This is the child born to the First Apostle, Adam, named the Fourth Apostle, the Water Angel Sakir. According to the original world description of the Third Tokyo City Cluster, it is an apostle of God, an apostle of God who watches over mankind."
"An apostle of the gods?!"
Lelouch was taken aback, and subconsciously asked in return.
"Do gods really exist in this world?"
"Gods? Perhaps! If you have the chance, would you like to come with me to the world of C and personally ask the world will formed by the collective subconscious of humanity?"
Instead of answering the question, He Ming threw a new question back at Lelouch.
Lelouch was speechless for a moment and fell silent.
Because he came to his senses.
Whether gods exist or not is not important.
Because this complex world, situated in a chaotic spacetime, is already enough to make people feel restless and confused.
Based on this, whether gods exist or not is no longer important.
"But... but... are we just going to watch like this?"
Clovis hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question that was on his mind.
In the valley below them, the Punishment Force, which had followed He Ming, and the Earth Federation garrison from the Third Tokyo City Cluster were waiting for orders to launch an attack.
"No. There's no need to rush. Their defense forces still have their final trump card to use. Let's wait!"
He Ming waved his hand, signaling Clovis, Lelouch, and the others to watch quietly, and then remained silent, awaiting the next move of the defense forces.
The arrival of the Punishment Force also greatly displeased the Defense Force Commander, who was located in NERV's underground headquarters.
"Damn it!! Why did Punishment come here? Commander Ikari, did you call him over?"
Upon receiving news that the Punishment Force and Earth Federation Forces troops stationed in the surrounding area had arrived, the three defense commanders present immediately turned to Gendo Ikari and asked him questions.
"No. I didn't ask anyone for help. Besides, the commotion caused by our experiment and the arrival of the Angels was quite significant, so it's normal that it caught the attention of the Earth Federation Forces. I didn't expect to attract the attention of the renowned Punishment Squad." Gendo Ikari said calmly.
Just as the defense commander was about to pursue the matter further, news broke that the first strike plan to block the Fourth Angel's advance had failed, and that there was a lack of air power, making it impossible to stop the Fourth Angel's advance, interrupting the pursuit.
"Damn it! Commander Ikari, we'll discuss the punishment unit later! Next, launch the general offensive! Let the 4th Division in the rear take over!"
"We must destroy the target at all costs!"
The determination to annihilate the Fourth Apostle was also evident when the pencil in the hand of the defense commander was snapped.
However, even with the support of the army forces behind them, and with countless shells, missiles, and even heavy aerial bombs hitting the target accurately, they still could not stop the Fourth Apostle's advance.
Clovis was deeply terrified by the sight of fire ravaging the town but failing to stop the Fourth Apostle's advance.
He even struggled to shift his gaze to He Ming, trying to seek assurance or promise from He Ming that he could defeat the Fourth Apostle.
"Don't be nervous! Just watch from the sidelines! Then, when you get back, take out what you saw today and savor it carefully."
He Ming's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of panic or fear.
The Fourth Angel is powerful, but it can still be defeated by humans!
"Next, it seems, will be a desperate gamble for the defense forces. Colonel Ming, should we seek refuge immediately?"
Lelouch, standing beside him, slowly exhaled and asked with a serious expression.
"Okay, you should all go down and take refuge! There are cameras here that will broadcast live until the very last moment."
After a pause, He Ming called out to Lloyd Asplendid, who was unusually quiet.
"Count Lloyd. Have you been frightened by the Fourth Apostle?"
Lloyd paused for a moment, then raised his hand and pushed up his glasses.
"No! I just think my previous design was too conservative! Even my most proud Lancelot would probably be as powerless as an infant facing a Titan when facing such an enemy."
"If you can think this way, then His Highness Clovis's special invitation to come here has not been in vain. Earl Lloyd, go and think it over carefully!"
"Thank you for reminding me, Colonel Ming."
Today, there are quite a few people whose values are being challenged!
After everyone else left, one person lingered, and that was Ditohart, the propaganda chief who had been recruited by He Ming under the guise of the Punishment Force.
"How about it, Mr. Dietrich? Does this scene meet your expectations?"
"Yes! Yes! It matches perfectly! However, Colonel Ming, are you going to personally fight this apostle next?"
"Yes! If you're interested, I can arrange a VIP seat for you, as long as you're not afraid of dying."
Upon hearing this, Dietrich was overjoyed.
"Okay! I agree!! I'm willing!!"
"Then, go and prepare!"
Once only He Ming remained on the mountaintop, he turned around and looked at the Fourth Apostle who was gradually disappearing on the other side of the mountain.
"N2 landmines: the last and most feeble resistance of the defense forces!"
P.S.: Some settings are carried over from the new theatrical version!
(End of this chapter)