Chapter 1985
EVA, Deploy!
Chapter 1985 EVA, Deploy!
The situation on the ground gradually stabilized as subsequent firepower advanced.
Although the "ant" monsters that emerged from the ground were still numerous, they were gradually pushed back to the vicinity of the burrows they had dug, as the artillery fire intensified and MS units continued to arrive on the scene.
Moreover, in the sky, the ZETA Gundam squadron and the Ashima squadron, which had been scattered to hunt down the dragon-shaped monsters that had fled the battlefield, also returned successfully. They remained in the sky to provide guidance to the ground troops, directing the firepower from all directions to adjust their attack areas in a timely manner and fill in the gaps in the entire fire coverage area.
"First human experiments, then extradimensional dragon-like monsters, and now these 'ant' monsters, this Dr. Hell really has a lot of tricks up his sleeve."
After providing the target parameters for the distant third artillery, Hasavi couldn't help but complain over the communications channel.
"Perhaps this is a byproduct of Dr. Hell's human experiments."
Amuro shook his head, reluctant to reveal his speculation.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, most people had already guessed the true nature of the densely packed, terrifyingly numerous "ant" monsters below.
"All aircraft, be on high alert! These ants won't just have these few holes! Air forces, expand your surveillance range! Ground forces, be on high alert, and be ready to use infrasound detection equipment to monitor the underground situation!"
The moment He Ming's voice rang out on the communication channel, everyone immediately focused their attention to 200%.
True.
These terrifyingly numerous "ant" monsters swarmed out, but were pushed back by the Federation forces with overwhelming firepower, leading to a protracted tug-of-war where they would fight back as soon as the enemy came out.
Over time, some people will inevitably feel tired.
He Ming chose to speak up at this time to raise everyone's awareness.
Murasame and Rosamia, piloting the Psycho Gundam, had long since left the Banshee Gundam. In coordination with the ground forces' offensive, they attempted to destroy the burrows dug by the "ant" monsters, thereby reducing the number of these "ant" monsters emerging from the ground in the short term and minimizing the pressure on the artillery units.
Although there have been occasional minor mishaps, this battle seems to be nearing its end. If we just persevere a little longer, it will likely come to a close soon.
However, He Ming felt no joy in victory; instead, he became increasingly vigilant.
really.
After a considerable number of the surrounding caves were destroyed by the two Psycho Gundams working together, a strange movement suddenly came from below—from beneath the gradually cooling lava layer that half-buried the dead Ultimate Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
"Rumble..."
As a tremor erupted from the depths of the earth, two figures bursting forth from the ground tore the corpse of the ultimate blue-eyed white dragon in two.
Amidst the carnage, two bony wings, sticky with slippery liquid and dripping with blood, emerged from the shattered remains, flapping wildly and pulling out the body buried beneath the ultimate Blue-Eyes White Dragon's corpse.
Upon closer inspection, He Ming discovered that two hybrid monsters, each with a massive head resembling a soldier ant, a body like a white eagle dragon, and the bone wings of an undead dragon, were emerging from the ground.
"All aircraft, receive new coordinates, and proceed with a salvo..."
As He Ming's gaze sharpened, preparing to call for fire support, two figures, as swift as the wind, suddenly descended from the sky. With an unreasonable, meteor-like kick, they sent the two monsters, who had torn apart the corpses of the Ultimate Blue-Eyes White Dragon and were eager to demonstrate their ferocity to the outside world, flying away on the spot.
"boom!!"
"boom!!"
The hybrid monster, resembling both ants and dragons, tumbled across the battlefield like a cannonball, smashing countless "ant" monsters to pieces and leaving two straight flight paths several kilometers long before gradually coming to a stop.
Where they appeared, two enormous figures, each eighty meters tall and one purple and the other red, slowly straightened up.
"You two..." He Ming was taken aback, only to realize that these were Asuka and Shinji Ikari, whom he had placed on standby under the pretext of awaiting orders before the battle began.
"Sorry! Sorry, Colonel. If we keep waiting like this, I'm afraid Unit 2 and I will become just bystanders."
Asuka seemed a little timid, but she immediately raised her chin and hummed a few times.
"Look, those two monsters, I don't even know what they are, were kicked away by me and Unit 2!"
Clearly, Asuka, who couldn't stand being left out and didn't want to be just a bystander, couldn't hold back any longer.
He Ming shook his head and looked at Unit-01 next to him.
"Shinji, is that what you think too?"
Shinji Ikari blinked, seemingly a little afraid of being blamed, but he still mustered up his courage slightly.
"Yes...yes. We don't want to just stand by and watch, when there are still so many monsters..."
Shinji Ikari stopped talking halfway through his sentence.
"You two... fine. Those two monsters are yours to deal with."
After thinking it over, He Ming decided to let the two impatient EVA candidates deal with the two monsters.
Judging from what just happened, these two monsters must have taken advantage of the fact that the main force's attention was diverted to reach the area beneath the Ultimate Blue-Eyes White Dragon from underground, and then devoured and evolved.
Therefore, sending EVA, who possesses an AT field, to face this hybrid monster with some unknowns is a relatively safe approach.
Originally, He Ming wanted to test the opponent's strength himself before sending EVA out.
In retrospect, this step can be omitted.
"Yes, Colonel! Mission accomplished! EVA Unit-02, sortie!! You idiot Shinji Ikari, let's see who's the fastest!"
As soon as Asuka received He Ming's approval, she immediately used all her skills to control EVA Unit-02 and dashed out like lightning.
"You!! Asuka, you ran away!!"
Shinji Ikari panicked when he saw this!
Previously, it was because Unit-01 was not around that Asuka was able to seize the initiative and wipe out the mechanical beast with a single blow using the ultimate technique of the Invincible East style, making a great splash.
Now that Unit-01 had finally been delivered by NREV, Shinji Ikari was unwilling to waste the opportunity and sat aside, watching the battle end.
"Unit-01!! We won't lose! Right? At least, we won't lose to Asuka!!!"
Shinji Ikari's expression was resolute, and the desire for victory shone even brighter in his eyes.
"Yes! Shinji... is... the best..."
In the darkness, a familiar voice, one that Shinji Ikari couldn't quite place where he had heard before, emanated from within Unit-01.
(End of this chapter)