Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 2010 Banshee Gundam VS. Bucky Bug!

The rapidly spinning Buckybugs swarmed in, but were blocked by the defensive line formed by the floating shields.

Furthermore, on both sides of this floating shield responsible for defending against the Buckybugs, there are other floating shields waiting for an opportunity to deploy MEGA particle cannons or beam Gatling guns to strangle the incoming Buckybugs.

"boom!"

"boom!!"

As the Banshee Gundam flies rapidly across the battlefield, it always attracts the surrounding Buckybugs, creating a truly terrifying sight.

The densely packed Buckybugs, resembling a school of sardines, relentlessly clung to the Banshee Gundam, even sending out several waves of troops from different directions to encircle it.

If He Ming hadn't repeatedly asked not to go and help him, many Federation MS pilots would have spontaneously rushed to his rescue in such a dangerous situation.

Especially those Federation MS pilots who had just been rescued from the Banshee Gundam's attack, returned to their mothership in damaged MS, and immediately went into battle after emergency treatment, simply couldn't bear to see the Banshee Gundam facing such a huge number of Buckybugs alone.

"Gentlemen! Hold your positions!! Colonel Ming can handle these enemies!"

Rebil loudly issued the order.

But he himself was also sweating bullets for the treacherous Banshee.

After Banshee Gundam began drawing away the main force of the Buckbugs on its own, buying time for the Prism System, the number of Buckbugs chasing after it had reached tens of thousands.

The sheer number of Buckybugs even forced some Federation warships that were free to turn their main guns around and fire at the area with the largest and most concentrated numbers, thus relieving pressure on the Banshee Gundam.

However, no matter how fast they fought, they couldn't outpace the growth rate of the Buck Bugs.

The battle raged fiercely, with sparks flying everywhere, but in the latter half of Axis, guarded by the steel giant flower Lafrasia, countless "starlight" was shining.

Behind every ray of "starlight" lies the birth of a brand new Bucket Bug, which then rushes into the battlefield.

"General! Prism, 80% charge, ready to fire at any time!"

"No! Keep charging! Our goal isn't to get rid of those bugs!"

Rebil gave the order decisively.

He didn't want to just wipe out a wave of Buckybugs; he wanted to create more opportunities for the next attack.

He had already seen through the fact that the enormous steel behemoth Lafrasia was the key to those Buckybugs.

Otherwise, why wouldn't Lafrasia, this enormous steel behemoth that even eclipses the Magellan battleship, actively pursue the Banshee Gundam?

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why, given the ease of armament that comes with such a massive body, it has remained motionless except for hovering above the rear of Axis.

He Ming also noticed this.

So, as the twelve floating shields simultaneously turned their cannons and unleashed a dense barrage of bullets behind the Banshee Gundam, blocking the relentless Buckybug, the Banshee Gundam spun around and charged at full speed toward Lafracia.

"Did you notice? The Federal Army, no, the variable of this world, Colonel Ming of Punishment."

Ironface has been keeping a close eye on Banshee Gundam's actions.

Therefore, when He Ming decided to come and cause him trouble, Ironface did not hesitate to mobilize all the Buck Bugs that had just been activated from the Axis wreckage to the front of Lafracia.

"Om!!"

Suddenly, a wall of steel composed of thousands of Buckybugs blocked the Banshee Gundam's path. As the Banshee Gundam approached, they unleashed a barrage of lasers in an attempt to destroy it. Unfortunately, the Buckybugs' electronic eyes couldn't keep up with the Banshee Gundam's movements.

With a flash of golden light, Banshee Gundam successfully escaped the attack range of these Buckybugs, raised her Beam Magnums and fired six particle beams in a three-shot burst, sweeping away most of the Buckybugs that were blocking her way.

Amidst the raging flames, the Banshee Gundam, having landed a successful blow, did not stop and continued to accelerate towards Lafracia.

"That's interesting! But Lafracia isn't just for show!"

Amidst the flashing light of the sensor fiber optics that integrated the armored face with Lafrasia, the steel giant Lafrasia, suspended above the rear half of Axis, rapidly unfolded, disintegrating the giant hand that had previously cleared away the rubble and debris, revealing its constantly writhing tentacles that extended in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, beneath that enormous flower bud, tentacles began to writhe and twist as if in a chaotic dance of demons.

"Apart from being bigger, it's about the same size as in the original timeline, and it likes to use tentacles as weapons!!"

As He Ming's golden eyes swept across the area, he sensed where the armored mask was hiding.

"Hiding inside the flower bud?"

The Banshee Gundam suddenly braked sharply, dodging the Buckybugs attacking from above. At the same time, it swiftly accelerated at a 90° right angle to turn to the other side, easily shaking off another wave of Buckybugs rushing towards it. Then, it turned around, clasped its hands together, combined the two beam Magnum rifles in its hands, and fired a beam blast at Lafrasia's huge flower bud.

"boom!!!"

A beam of light that briefly banished the darkness was launched, instantly obliterating all the Buckybugs that blocked its path, rendering them utterly ineffective in providing any defense.

"Don't try to succeed!"

Ironclad Mask showed no fear in the face of this attack.

Because, with the support of the Grimaces and through technical exchanges with Neo Zeon, his Lafracia was no longer the same as before.

What can a beam of light fired from a mere MS do?!

"Om!!"

Sure enough, a force field stood firmly in front of Lafracia, providing her with unprecedented protection.

"I-field?!"

He Ming recognized the true form of this force field at a glance.

"You learn quickly! But if you can block this attack, what about the next one?"

Banshee Gundam quickly retracted its beam magnum and re-entered high-speed maneuvering mode, while also summoning all its floating shields back to its surroundings and retreating together.

"Trying to escape? Don't even think about it!!"

The armored mask exuded a chilling murderous aura.

You think you can just run away after hitting someone?

He's not that kind!
But did He Ming really turn around and run away immediately after failing to strike?

The answer is no!
Because, behind the Banshee Gundam's rapid retreat, a familiar light was slowly rising behind the Earth Federation fleet.

Magellan battleship fleet and Prism system, launched on the spot!
(End of this chapter)