Helplessness engulfed him, yet he had to endure.
Lin Yuan felt that his luck had truly run out; waves of danger surged toward him relentlessly.
This time, the peril was perhaps the most severe yet. Although he still did not understand what Big Beard AG and Hals were up to, it did not prevent him from sensing the thick air of danger surrounding him.
Unfortunately, there was no opportunity for him to maneuver. The thirty-second countdown had begun. Including himself, a total of two hundred thirty-six drones would initiate their suicide mode, aiming to slightly disrupt the furious assault from the large group of attackers outside. Yes, just slightly disrupt.
Thirty seconds passed in the blink of an eye. There were no loud slogans or commands; the two hundred thirty-six drones roared into action, Lin Yuan included. He didn’t dare hesitate for even a moment because he knew that behind them lurked six fearsome Mechanical Warriors who were not easily fooled.
In just one second, the entrance to the Demon Thorn Fortress came into view, dense artillery fire covering it and turning that area into a death zone.
The entrance was not particularly large, making it suitable for defense but ill-suited for a large-scale charge. In an instant, the first dozen drones at the forefront were reduced to dust under nearly omnidirectional bombardment!
The massive shockwave from the explosions radiated outward, providing limited cover for those who followed, but it was still ineffective. One drone after another was completely obliterated here, turning to ashes while the remaining drones showed no signs of slowing down, continuing their relentless charge.
In less than a second, over a hundred drones had been destroyed. This immense sacrifice finally granted some breathing room for those who followed, allowing them to break free from that sea of death. Without hesitation, these fortunate drones locked onto the nearest targets and initiated their suicide charge!
On the other side, numerous drones also launched their suicide attacks, waves of explosive shockwaves erupting and engulfing everything in their path.
At this moment, Lin Yuan had already burst forth at full speed. Following closely behind him were Hal and several Professional Retainers, then Hals, 8970, Kaka, and finally Big Beard AG. For them, this was akin to burning their boats—an all-or-nothing final stand!
Lin Yuan certainly did not want to carry out a suicide attack order but was not foolish enough to attempt an escape. He knew that amidst this fierce battle, Dark Demon Race lurked in the shadows watching; there was no way he could escape on his own.
Thus, without hesitation, he drew his Ghost Spear, replacing the useless so-called Demon-Breaking Spear. As he charged out, he immediately pressed close against a drone marked k-1 to use it as a shield; this way, even if attacked, he would have a chance to dodge quickly.
Fortunately, at that moment, he benefited from one or two seconds of effective blank time gained from the previous mass self-detonations of drones. Consequently, the attacks from the opposing side had become somewhat sparse.
Of course, this reprieve was destined to be very brief; terrifying suppressive fire would soon come crashing down again.
At that moment, the K-1 drone, known as Retinue, was faithfully executing its suicide attack command, quickly locking onto an enemy drone not far away.
However, Lin Yuan was even more agile than the K-1. Just as it was about to launch its self-destruct attack, he took the initiative and pierced through with the Ghost Spear, sending the enemy drone flying.
The reason Lin Yuan acted this way was due to Claire's judgment. She was exceptionally skilled in tactical planning, and had quickly found an effective way for Lin Yuan to gain the upper hand.
That method was to find a living shield to avoid being targeted by enemy fire. After all, relying solely on Lin Yuan's own defenses would not hold up. This living shield could not be expected from Hals, Kaka, or 8970; the best choice was naturally these drones.
As long as he ensured that he flew alongside this drone and could take down the opponent before it launched its suicide attack, he could achieve the desired effect.
Of course, this method sounded complicated, but in reality, amidst the chaos of battle, it was hardly noticeable. Two drones flying in parallel was completely normal.
However, if someone observed closely, they would notice that the K-1 drone was charging recklessly, locking onto targets and attacking in a straight line.
In contrast, Lin Yuan, like a ghostly shadow, darted around the K-1, bouncing up and down and side to side—his agility was almost unbelievable.
Every time the K-1 locked onto a target, he would take the lead and use his powerful Ghost Spear to pierce through and eliminate the opponent.
In less than three or four seconds, Lin Yuan had teamed up with the K-1 to take down three enemy drones in one go, and they pressed on towards the outskirts of the enemy forces.
It was nothing short of a miracle!
At this moment, Claire had also fully grasped the chaotic battlefield situation. As a professional Tactical Analyst, especially with the assistance of the A180 Punisher System, her analysis at this moment was even more effective than that of Hals, Kaka, or 8970—these Elite Mechanical Warriors.
“Sir, please engage in maneuvering at the periphery and correct the attack trajectory of the K-1 drone within the next three seconds. I am fully infiltrating K-1's intelligent control platform; if I can successfully take control, our chances of survival will greatly increase.”
“Understood!”
At that moment, Lin Yuan truly admired Claire. To be able to quickly open up a situation on such a chaotic battlefield with such limited strength was nothing short of miraculous.
Lin Yuan continued to accelerate, flying more nimbly alongside K-1, deliberately obstructing its straight attack path.
Of course, this was a challenging task. Although he and K-1 were allies, this kind of interception did not guarantee effectiveness. Once these drones were programmed for a suicide attack, they would not avoid friendly units within range; they would simply charge forward recklessly.
Thus, this interception had to be timed perfectly, involving precise collision angles and luring based on the enemy's trajectory. In short, it required countless calculations in an instant!
Even with Lin Yuan's abilities, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with just three seconds to act. As K-1 burst outwards, it immediately turned around and charged back into the combat zone.
At that moment, only a dozen of the original two hundred thirty-six drones remained. Hals, Kaka, and 8970 had already joined the Battle Group. Charging into the center of the Battle Group was tantamount to seeking death!
But K-1 was truly difficult to control.
Seeing the mission fail, Lin Yuan decided to abandon caution and activated his winged flight mode, transforming from a drone into a Mechanical Giant Bird.
With massive wings flapping, his Ghost Spear thrust down directly above K-1. With all his strength, he redirected K-1's flight path.
By the time K-1 adjusted its direction again, Claire had completed her final hacking attempt.
"Sir, we have full control of K-1 now. We need to take control of more drones; only then can we have a stronger voice!"
(To be continued.)
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