A tremendous crashing sound echoed through the ground, clearly indicating that countless war beasts were rushing toward this place under the cover of night. Even though Ye Yu was confident he could take on ten opponents alone, how many foes were there here, really?
With a sigh, Ye Yu opened the cockpit of his mech and leaped out. At that moment, all he could think about was getting away from this place as quickly as possible.
However, there was always someone who had different thoughts at such times. The girl, who looked no older than seven or eight, seemed unaware of what was happening. She blinked her large, sparkling eyes as she watched the young man jump down from the towering mech.
She had heard her mother mention that she would be going out with someone tonight. Having lived in a prison for so long, she was naturally more mature than others her age. Although she didn’t know how strong the defenses of Wasteland Prison were, she understood that escaping was a difficult task. After all, why hadn’t her mother and two uncles managed to escape since she could remember, despite their constant desire to do so?
The girl felt she should thank the tall figure before her, but the dim night and flickering searchlights made it hard for her to see what he looked like.
Gathering her courage, she prepared to take a few steps closer. However, the young man merely glanced at her before walking over to her Uncle Bai.
"I can still fit one more person here!" His voice was somewhat youthful yet remarkably steady, as if he had everything under control.
The thin man nodded and said, "Protect her, even if it means sacrificing all three of us!"
Upon hearing those words, the girl felt a sudden sting in her nose. She understood what Uncle Bai meant. Although she was more mature than most girls her age, she was still just a girl and felt a wave of fear wash over her.
Suddenly, a solid figure approached. Before she could react, a strong arm wrapped around her waist. A warm scent enveloped her—a fragrance reminiscent of sunlight. It smelled wonderful. Compared to the musty odor of the prison cell, this scent was like nectar. Yes, nectar—the most magical brew from her homeland that her mother had spoken of.
Before she could think further, she found herself seated in a somewhat soft chair, with a safety belt automatically securing her tightly in place. The chair felt narrow for an adult but was exceptionally spacious for the girl.
Almost simultaneously, the mech across from them was ready; its searchlight flickered on. All of this happened in mere seconds.
Inside the cockpit opposite them, a striking woman nodded at Ye Yu and performed a gesture with both hands resting against each other on her back.
Ye Yu nodded, understanding the significance of the gesture. They were about to face the Guard Unit of the prison, and mere brute strength would be easily overcome. Therefore, they needed to stand back to back, forming a dual mech formation to minimize the risk of being surrounded.
The two operated their mechs with remarkable synergy; freedom was just ahead, but that proximity was fraught with endless dangers waiting for them.
“Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!”
Just as they were getting ready, four massive figures descended, their dark mechs exuding a terrifying aura in this dimly lit place.
Ye Yu raised an eyebrow, feeling that familiar rush of adrenaline; it had been nearly a month since he had experienced such combat fervor.
This was a battlefield, and there was no room for pleasantries. The moment the four figures appeared, Ye Yu and the Robed Woman transformed into two streaks of black light and charged forward.
There was no time for Ye Yu to speculate about the origins of the Robed Woman. His hands moved swiftly, pushing the mech's operational capacity to its maximum threshold! The mech emitted a grating sound, as if it might fall apart at any moment.
However, Ye Yu trusted the Federation's manufacturing standards; military-grade equipment was built to the highest quality.
Before the dust kicked up by the four mechs had settled, two figures had already arrived before them like a gust of wind! A glint of cold light flashed in Ye Yu's eyes; those who emerged from life-and-death experiences naturally possessed higher military prowess than these Second-Line Guard Unit soldiers.
Without hesitation, Ye Yu directed his mech's arm straight toward the cockpit of one of the enemy mechs. The sound of rushing wind filled the air as killing intent surged forth; Ye Yu's sole focus was to defeat the mech before him!
Mech combat involved not only the technology of the machines but also the courage and determination of their operators. Ye Yu was undoubtedly among the best, fully aware of the risks yet charging forward nonetheless.
Everything unfolded in an instant. The mech Ye Yu piloted blurred into motion and arrived before the intercepting mech! The Phase Gun of his Type 6 mech required two seconds to activate, and those two seconds were more than enough! Before his opponent's figure even touched down, Ye Yu had already made his move.
"Boom—"
A metallic crash echoed through the air, and under the immense impact, the massive mech was sent flying backward like a meteorite.
Ye Yu felt no sense of triumph. The mech beside him had already activated its Phase Gun, and the crimson Death Beam appeared blindingly bright against the night sky.
However, no one hesitated. Taking advantage of the momentum, Ye Yu steadied one leg of his mech and spun it around in an instant. In the next moment, Ye Yu, who had been facing the intercepting mech, found himself behind it!
The wind howled again as Ye Yu maneuvered the mech's arms, wrapping them tightly around the waist of the mech in front of him. Inside Ye Yu's cockpit, warning lights flashed frantically, alerting him that the mech was under excessive load!
But at this moment, if he didn't seize the opportunity, all hope would be lost! Ye Yu yanked on the control stick, and the mech's arms suddenly lifted the one it had embraced.
The mech trembled; it had never performed such high-intensity maneuvers since its creation! But now, Ye Yu paid no mind to its cries of protest.
"Bang! Bang!"
Ye Yu's mech resembled a powerful man as it crouched low, bending slightly at the waist. A fierce shout erupted from his lips as the mechanical arms began to shake violently.
Indeed, the mech he was holding onto was thrashing wildly, seemingly trying to break free! A glint of determination flashed in Ye Yu's eyes as he forcefully pressed down on the control stick.
In an instant, the mech spun around, and in the next moment, a colossal figure barreled forward like a giant cannon toward the prison's office building.
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