Chapter 1802
The Siege of Prague!
Chapter 1802 The Siege of Prague!
sunset.
The constantly flashing searchlights illuminated the area around Prague Airport, sending a chill down the spines of the federal soldiers guarding the airport's perimeter.
Because the shattered remains of those monsters from another dimension piled up like mountains, corpses littered the ground, and blood flowed like rivers, the scene became increasingly eerie under the gradually darkening night.
During the daytime battle, the soldiers didn't feel much; they just felt that these monsters had to die.
There is no other reason.
Those terrified soldiers had already perished in the gaping maws of those extradimensional monsters called BETA before they even reached Prague's capital airport.
"Oh!"
"Oh!"
"Oh!"
As the soldiers stared at the streets illuminated by searchlights, more than a dozen flares appeared in the sky above the airport, lighting up the dark sky and casting a hazy glow over the streets.
In the dim light, the soldiers observed carefully and, upon discovering that no more BETA monsters had appeared, gradually breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, the members of parliament standing in the VIP area of Prague's capital airport were either anxious, calm, or fearful, but most of them kept as quiet as possible.
Because they were surrounded by Federation forces from the surrounding areas of Bugra, and there were several MS squads in the airport, waiting for the Earth Federation forces to arrive as reinforcements so that they could launch a counterattack and retake the city.
This was the initial decision that supported the lawmakers in waiting for rescue.
Ronan Mathernas looked down at his son, Liddell Mathernas, whom he had brought along on a whim, never expecting to encounter such a perilous situation, and who was now trapped with him at Prague's capital airport.
"Are you scared, Liddy?"
Fourteen-year-old Liddy Mathernas was at the prime of his youth.
Although he was aware of his predicament of being trapped in Prague Square, and had witnessed the horrific carnage of the battlefield during the day when the BETA attacked the defensive line, it was a sight too gruesome to behold.
But he still wasn't afraid.
“No, Father. I am not afraid.”
Liddy Mathernas shook his head, then smiled and said.
“Aren’t the Federal Army protecting us outside? And didn’t Father say before that the Punishment Force is on its way to support us? So, I’m not afraid.”
Ronan Mathernas's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke softly.
"Yes. Chabro headquarters has confirmed it. The Punishment Force has already taken off from the First Tokyo metropolitan area, and we believe they will arrive here soon."
"Oh! That's wonderful!"
Liddy Mathernas said excitedly.
Then, he said with concern.
"But hasn't the Earth expanded three times in size now? Airplanes have to fly much farther than before, otherwise our passenger planes wouldn't have to transit through Prague."
"It's alright! Garudas of the Punishment Force can fly semi-permanently in the air. As long as Colonel Ming is willing, Garudas of the Punishment Force can fly directly from the First Tokyo urban cluster to Prague."
Ronan Mathernas smiled slightly and explained.
Moreover, he was pleased with Liddell Mathernas's understanding of this chaotic and complex new world.
"Speaker Ronan."
Just as the father and son were talking, Lieutenant Colonel Novak, who was in charge of the defense line, strode into the VIP area where the members of parliament were resting.
His arrival immediately caused some members of parliament to stand up.
"Gentlemen, calm down. Let Lieutenant Colonel Novak explain the situation first."
Upon seeing this, Ronan Mathernas immediately reminded the members of parliament to be mindful of their image.
As the speaker of the newly established Immigration Council, Ronan Mathernas still wields considerable influence.
Seeing that the councilors were no longer blocking him, Lieutenant Colonel Novak quickly walked to Ronan Mathernas's side and said softly, "Speaker Ronan, the defenses are currently secure, but there are two things I need to inform you of."
"Okay, let's go outside to talk! It'll give Liddy some fresh air."
Ronan Mathernas then took his son Liddy's hand and walked out of the VIP area, with Lieutenant Colonel Novak following closely behind.
As soon as he stepped out of the VIP area, Ronan Mathernas noticed a particularly unusual figure on the tarmac outside the window.
"Where is that machine from? Is it one of our Federation's new machines?"
Why was Ronan Mathernas satisfied with Liddell's clear understanding of the New World?
The reason lies here.
Every moment, this new world is undergoing new changes.
Good changes and bad changes can both arrive suddenly and unexpectedly.
Those rampaging BETAs were like that, as was the steel silhouette outside the window that seemed so out of place next to the GM II.
"No. That's not a machine that exists in any of our units. Or perhaps, it's a machine from the human side in the same world as BETA."
Lieutenant Colonel Novak slowly recounted the intelligence they knew, while also pointing to the feet of the steel figure, who was sitting by the fire, warming himself and taking a short rest with the help of the logistics personnel.
"Female pilot?"
Although it was getting dark, Ronan Mathernas could still make out that it was a young female pilot in the flickering firelight.
"Yes! According to them, she comes from a country called East Germany and participated in the fight against the BETA invasion as the captain of the 666th Tactical Mech Squadron."
East Germany?
Ronan Mathernas gradually frowned.
It seems that countries with similar names also appeared in the history of the old era.
"Yes. Based on the information provided, the other party is in the period between 1983 and 1984."
Lieutenant Colonel Novak was also extremely surprised when he first heard the news.
Forces and individuals from parallel worlds and other timelines have appeared.
I never imagined that there would be people who came here from the distant past.
"Is that so? In that case, those monsters called BETA probably came here from the distant past."
Ronan Mathernas shook his head, then said with a serious expression.
"Lieutenant Colonel Novak, whatever you do, please take good care of this pilot. In case of emergency, prioritize her evacuation and request that the Punishment Headquarters in Chabro send a rescue order immediately."
"what?"
Lieutenant Colonel Novak was shocked.
He had imagined most of Ronan Mathernas's reactions and orders upon learning of the situation, but he hadn't expected Ronan Mathernas to make such a surprising decision.
“Lieutenant Colonel. For us members of parliament who sit in the middle of parliament and attack our opponents at will, this female pilot who came from the distant past and carries intelligence related to BETA is more worthy of being saved.”
Ronan Mathernas said with a serious and undeniable expression.
Lieutenant Colonel Novak opened his mouth, then stood at attention and answered.
"Yes, Speaker Ronan! I will do everything I can to make the arrangements!"
He paused, a hint of respect in Lieutenant Colonel Novak's eyes.
"Speaker Ronan, please don't despair! There's another piece of good news. NERV's European branch has decided to send a rescue team to come and rescue us. They will arrive at dawn as scheduled!"
(End of this chapter)