Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1627: 527: Mutual Defeat
Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
A deafening explosion erupted from the infiltrated Green Wing Mecha.
Right then, a storm of Sharp Arrows rained down, as Sunshine unleashed every launch port and Interception Cannon, desperately unleashing a torrent of fire to blast apart one Sharp Arrow after the next, yet a few managed to break through and strike the mecha and vessels, spreading rapidly and penetrating deeply.
For an instant, screams of agony filled the comm channels nonstop.
“Zhao Ye!”
…
Meanwhile, Rhein, locked in combat with the V-type Illusion Moth Beast Kubel, whipped his head around for a quick look and yelled into the comm channel right away.
“Ankaga, take a squad and eliminate those infected crew members!”
“Got it.”
Ankaga clenched his jaw and replied.
This wasn't the moment for mercy; failing to neutralize the hijacked mecha promptly would shatter the entire formation.
…
Elsewhere.
Fadale brandished his razor-sharp scorpion claws, cleaving a V Generation Standard Mecha·Erosion Shadow clean in half, triggering a colossal blast.
“Damn you!”
Sigurd spotted the attack and, from the cockpit of his V Generation Pure Mechanical Mecha·Netherworld Envoy, unleashed energy beams toward Fadale from afar.
Rumble~
After taking several hits, Fadale spun around to target Sigurd, darting after him with his metallic wings spread wide.
Sigurd promptly veered off to escape!
Watching Sigurd slither away like a greased serpent, dodging any real fight, Fadale taunted him.
“Sigurd, you're such a coward, a mighty General fleeing like a rat—come face me in honorable combat.”
“Save your provocations. If I had a VI Generation Mecha, you'd be scrap by now!”
Sigurd seethed with irritation.
“Ha, pity you're stuck with a V Generation one—I'll end you first!”
Fadale surged forward with blazing speed.
Just then, the clash along the makeshift defense line grew even more ferocious, as the Mechanical Clan's assault intensified, demolishing countless defensive armaments and widening the gaps.
The Federation's troops endured mounting strain, beginning to falter under the onslaught, with losses climbing sharply.
…
Inside the command center of the Legendary Level Star Destroyer·Divine Concealment.
Alekde occupied the captain's seat, his gaze locked on the Elrosatin Deputy Clan Leader.
Suddenly, a red alert box flashed across the control display.
“Alert: Divine Concealment targeted!”
Visado announced without delay.
“Commander Alekde, we've been locked onto by Divine Concealment!”
“Shift course starboard by +3 degrees, max engine output for evasion!”
Alekde barked the order crisply.
The Divine Concealment's frame lurched dramatically at once.
Swish!
The Elrosatin Deputy Clan Leader unleashed a horrifying Klein Beam straight at Divine Concealment.
Boom!
The full force of the beam skimmed along Divine Concealment’s Energy Barrier.
The vessel trembled fiercely!
“Energy Barrier integrity dropped seventeen percent!”
The technician shouted in alarm.
“Fine, accelerate the primary cannon recharge.”
Alekde responded calmly.
At that point, various alerts scrolled across the display.
“Sector A2 needs reinforcements!”
“Sector B9 needs reinforcements!”
…
Visado noticed them, his face tightening as he informed Alekde.
“Commander, things are turning against us; the frontline defenders are being overrun.”
Hearing Visado's update, Alekde's forehead creased deeply; he glanced at his wrist device for the time—still short by a margin.
Visado and the crew looked anxious, eyes on Alekde for direction.
Alekde's face shifted through emotions before he resolved and declared.
“Direct the defense units to launch a maximum assault while pulling back in formation. On phase two, advance the reserve fleet and deploy Plasma Storm Bombs to cover the withdrawal!”
“Aye!”
Visado acknowledged sharply.
Amid the stars.
The frontline units caught the withdrawal signal, surging with vigor like a shot of stimulants, cranking all weapons to full power and unleashing a mad barrage.
Swish swish!
Energy blasts and projectiles streaked in all directions!
Rumble~
Suddenly, the onrushing Mechanical Clan horde was engulfed entirely, carving out a clear void.
Vessels and personnel grabbed the chance to fall back.
Yet the Mechanical Clan swarmed to close the gap swiftly.
Then, multiple Level 5 Battleships thrust ahead from the rear, unfurling arrays of missile bays!
Swish swish!
Clusters of projectiles fired off successively.
These ordnances detonated amid the encroaching Mechanical Clan ranks.
Fizz~
Myriad azure lightning bolts erupted, blanketing the cosmos and erecting a Plasma Storm Wall!
Every Mechanical Clan element that neared was shredded utterly, their vital functions ceasing.
Following that, the frontline forces sped up their pullout, exiting the fray.
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Back in the command hub of the Legendary Level Star Destroyer·Divine Concealment.
Visado and the team observed the cleared buffer zone, thrilled as they updated Alekde.
“It worked! The units are retreating in good order from the field.”
“Good.”
Alekde gave a subtle nod.
“But what of Lord Su Ming and Lord Gabres? The enemy won't allow an easy disengagement.”
Visado paused briefly before inquiring.
“Notify Su Ming and Gabres: main fleet commencing retreat—ask them to hold the line a while longer!”
Alekde commanded firmly.
“Yes, sir.”
Visado blinked in surprise, then affirmed.
At this juncture, Su Ming and Gabres buzzed around like persistent gnats, hammering away at the Elrosatin Deputy Clan Leader.
Rumble~
Ripples danced across the Klein Barrier that the Elrosatin Deputy Clan Leader had raised.
Both Ilyas and Dark Annihilation Apostle were VI Generation Mecha, their strikes packing tremendous force, proving tough even for the Elrosatin Deputy Clan Leader to endure.
“Su Ming, keep pushing—the Klein Barrier's almost breached!”
Celeste urged Su Ming with excitement.