Machine War: Starting from Gundam OO

Chapter 1603: Fierce Battle Underground

"Give up? Is there something wrong with the fleet?"

Under the nest, the ATX team and the PTX team responsible for transporting the MDE bombs were confused when they received the order. Before the operation began, the mission briefing they received told them that what they were escorting was a super bomb that could destroy the entire level 5 nest and was also the trump card for destroying the nest. Now they were ordered to retreat before it was transported to the designated location, and they had to abandon the super bombs on the spot and start them at a scheduled time. This made them suspect that something unexpected had happened to the main force on the ground.

"Nothing will go wrong." Elzam, who was temporarily acting as the captain of the PTX team, immediately retorted, "Commander Katie is one of the top commanders in the legion, and there is a battle plan designated by the Chief of the Imperial General Staff. There must be no accidents in the main force. It is very likely that some other minor problems have occurred, and the battle plan has been temporarily changed. Everyone just do as you are told. ATX team, start evacuating immediately. Arad, Seora, Sakura, Yong, and Kara, you also leave."

"But captain..."

"obey orders!"

It seems that Arad Balanga is not going to obey the order to retreat and plans to stay with Elzam, but Elzam immediately scolds him, saying that disobeying orders in battle is a taboo, not to mention that all combat missions of the Promise Legion have strict time plans. Kati asked them to set a one-hour detonation time, which means that they only have one hour to evacuate to a safe area. This is Kati's command style, which is rigorous to every minute and every second, and no one is allowed to make mistakes.

Such a command style would be impossible to accomplish in a newly-taken unit where there is no trust between the troops. However, Katie's subordinates are all veterans who have fought with her in battles all over the country. They have absolute trust in her and will not raise any questions or hesitate in execution during the battle.

Elzam also knew that the one hour that Kati gave them was the limit time calculated by taking into account that it was their first time accepting Kati's command and they would be hesitant. Based on Elzam's understanding of the Promise Legion, if the old troops of the Promise Legion were to carry out the operation, it might only take forty minutes.

"But...leaving the captain here alone..."

"Arad, obey the order, we will retreat." Although Nagisa Sakura was also hesitant, she understood the current situation better and knew how strict Elzam's orders were, so she began to persuade Arad Balanga.

"...I understand, Captain, you must come back!"

"Well, don't worry, Zenga, clear the way!"

"Hmm! The ship-slashing sword... cuts the gust of wind in two!"

[Da Zenga] swung the giant sword in his hand, and the sword storm he created swept through, and the BETA that surrounded them was in a bloody storm. A road with broken limbs and corpses as the edge was opened up. [Da Zenga] moved forward fearlessly and led the others into the passage.

Elzam, who stayed behind, also had enough time under the attack of [Da Zenga] to start activating the MDE bomb and set the detonation time.

"This should be a bait, right? Commander Katti should have other big moves... The settings are complete." Elzam completed the activation and timing settings of the MDE bomb at the fastest speed. Now that the others have not gone far, because of the attack deterrence of [Big Zenga], the opened roads have not yet merged. Elzam did not hesitate at all. After sending the message of completion of the settings to the flagship of the First Fleet, he immediately controlled [Big Tornado] to transform into a horse form and galloped away.

"Captain, are you okay?" Arad Balanga, who was following closely behind [Da Zenga], was delighted to see Elzam catch up so quickly. "It's okay, it's all set up, we only have less than an hour, Nanye, plan the retreat route!" Elzam smiled slightly. Although he was still very immature and would question orders on the battlefield, Arad Balanga really cared about his companions, and Elzam was happy about this.

"Please wait... It's done. The fastest route has been sent to you. Time is running out and we have to set off immediately!" Mizuha Kusunoha reported nervously. The Gunlongast III has been equipped with a VEDA sub-terminal, which can not only be used as an auxiliary system of the machine, but also share all information of the entire battlefield, including the locations of all friendly forces underground, as well as the areas that have been explored and calculate the shortest path.

"No, time is too tight, the BETA won't let us leave so easily." Although [Da Zengjia] was still using his Wushuang to mow down the enemies, for some reason, after they released the MDE bomb, the number of BETA besieging them suddenly increased, and their offensive became more fierce and non-stop, as if they would not give up until they left all of them here.

The route calculated by Mizuha Kusunoha was such that they could pass it within the time limit without encountering too much resistance. However, the resistance had increased and they would definitely not be able to evacuate to a safe location within an hour.

"Then go in a straight line." Zengjia said in a sonorous voice. At the same time, [Big Zengjia] grasped the huge ship-slashing sword in his hand, and a whirlwind gathered around it, and swung it upward fiercely, "Ship-slashing sword... Overlord Breaks the City!"

The whirlwind became sharper and more condensed, and finally condensed into an unmatched wind blade that slashed towards everyone's heads. Whether it was the BETA that was rushing over or the ground that was blocking them, they were all penetrated by this strong wind, creating a smooth vertical channel.

"This is too much, Major. If it affects the heavy wall, we will be buried here." Nanbu Kyosuke complained.

"Zengga won't do anything reckless." Elzam reminded Nanbu Xiangjie with a smile that Zengga's style is bold and open. It seems rough and wild, but in fact, its bravery is full of details. Zengga will not just ignore the consequences in a fit of anger and will definitely avoid the load-bearing walls.

This is Zenga Bolt, with a heart of a tiger and a nose for roses.

"Zenga, lead the way with Kyosuke and Arad. Sakura, Yong, Britt, and Kusunoha, you guard the left and right wings. The others follow closely behind. I'll bring up the rear. Pay attention to the remaining GN particles and don't fall behind!"

"Understood!"XN
Although the Steel Dragon Squadron and the Black Gold are still the forces of the Earth Federation and DC, since the joint plan has been decided, the entire operation is led by the Promise Corps. As an elite force that has broken in, how can they not give a little help and support? Due to time constraints, some of the machines are difficult to modify directly, and the solar furnace is delayed, but all the machines are equipped with external GN particle storage cabins to eliminate the disadvantages of the [Ancient Iron] and other machines that cannot fly.

"Be careful, a large number of BETAs appear above us and are falling rapidly!" After advancing for a distance, Mizuha Kusunoha issued an alarm.

"Tsk! At this time..." When Elzam looked at the enemy logo above, it was like water flowing back without any gaps. It seemed that they really didn't intend to let them leave.

"I come……"

"Don't look back, I'll help you open the way."

(End of this chapter)