You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 122 Eastward Advance
"Commander-in-Chief! The enemy resistance on the Hiroshima defense line is exceptionally fierce. Our B-3 hill has fallen. Requesting tactical guidance!"

"Report! Our C-5 armored assault group has been ambushed by elite enemy forces in the mountainous region of Yamaguchi Prefecture, suffering heavy losses. Requesting emergency fire support!"

One bad news after another kept coming from the front lines, making the air in the command room seem to freeze.

The damned terrain of the Fusang Islands is practically tailor-made for the defenders.

The coalition government, after all, still values ​​some dignity.

Faced with civilians still at risk of attack, the assault team dared not rashly use weapons of mass destruction before completing the special civilian rescue operation.

Add to that the filthy species' frenzied fighting style and the ever-present corrosive abyssal energy.

The coalition government forces' advance became increasingly difficult.

Prolonged combat in this environment negatively impacts both mech pilots and ordinary soldiers to varying degrees, necessitating regular rotations and rest, which significantly slows down combat efficiency.

If the fighting continues like this, let alone recapturing Tokyo, we probably won't even be able to push into Honshu.

Just when everyone was at a loss—

"Report! Report to Commander-in-Chief! There's... there's an unusual situation at the front!"

An intelligence officer responsible for monitoring energy fluctuations suddenly jumped up from his seat.

He pointed at the screen, his voice becoming somewhat incoherent with excitement.

"The abyssal energy field enveloping the enemy positions... is... is dissipating!"

"what?!"

The old general and all his staff members suddenly raised their heads and turned their gazes toward the huge holographic sand table.

as predicted!

The dark red area representing the energy of the abyss is visibly fading and becoming lighter!
Before they could recover from their shock, even more outrageous reports followed.

"Report! Urgent dispatch from the Hiroshima front! A large-scale chain of self-destructions has occurred on enemy positions! At least 60% of the Corrupted Mechs and Fel units have been reduced to ashes in the explosions!"

"Report! The enemy ambush force in the mountainous area of ​​Yamaguchi Prefecture has been completely annihilated! Our C-5 armored assault group has regained the initiative!"

"Report! The enemy's defenses in the Shikoku area have completely collapsed! Our troops are in pursuit!"

"..."

One exciting piece of good news after another came in.

The command center, which had been deathly silent, erupted in cheers.

"This...what the hell is going on?"

"Heaven is helping me... Pass on my orders!"

The old general slammed his hand on the table, and an unprecedented glint of light flashed in his cloudy old eyes.

"Opportunity knocks but once!"

"Order! All three branches of the armed forces—land, sea, and air—are to launch a full-scale attack!"

"The fleet shall immediately sail into the Seto Inland Sea and sever the connection between Honshu and Shikoku!"

"The army will be divided into multiple routes, with armored units leading the way and mech divisions as the spearhead. Give me the fastest speed to wipe out the entire West Japan!"

"Target--

"Osaka! Kyoto! Nagoya!"

"Yes!"

Amidst a thunderous roar of responses, the coalition government forces' war machine began operating at full speed with unprecedented efficiency.

The previously deadlocked battle lines were completely revitalized in that instant.

The coalition government forces swept across the entire western Japan with overwhelming force.

Hiroshima, Okayama, Kobe...

Cities occupied by the filthy race were quickly liberated.

The battle line advanced hundreds of kilometers eastward in just a few hours!

On the western front, the war is over!
……

On the banks of the Uji River, the moonlight remained cold and clear.

Li Zhe has already crossed the river.

Standing on the shore, quietly watching the battlefield gradually return to calm in the distance, my mind was filled with countless thoughts.

His seemingly ordinary "treasure raid" had unexpectedly triggered such a huge chain reaction, directly changing the entire landscape of the western front.

"Commander, the latest battle report from the United Government forces has been synchronized to your strategic map."

Xing's voice rang out at just the right moment, pulling Li Zhe back to reality from his thoughts.

A brand-new strategic situation map was presented to him in the form of a holographic projection.

On the map, the blue arrows representing the coalition government forces have pierced deep into the heart of Honshu Island like sharp knives.

"According to my calculations, the main force of the coalition government forces is expected to arrive in Osaka within 24 hours."

"Its vanguard could potentially advance to the Nagoya line within 12 hours. The situation on the western front has been completely opened up."

Xing's analysis was calm and precise.

Li Zhe was overjoyed as he looked at the battle situation, which had become one-sided.

But he quickly suppressed those emotions.

They refocused their attention on their own tasks.

"Wakko."

He turned his head and looked at the ship spirit beside him, who was holding a katana and looked dashing.

"Can you sense the locations of the other two divine artifacts?"

"Wait a moment, Commander."

Kazuko closed her eyes, seemingly trying to feel something with her heart.

A moment later, she suddenly opened her eyes.

A bright light shone in those obsidian-like eyes.

She extended her slender fingers and pointed to two directions on the map.

"A source of energy is located in the far northeastern part of Honshu Island."

"And the other one, which is also the most powerful one..."

Her finger slowly landed on the center of the map.

The city marked as the highest threat level—

Tokyo!

Li Zhe looked at the two marked locations and quickly began to calculate in his mind.

With the western front secured, the main force of the coalition government forces is now advancing eastward with full force.

The remaining forces of the corrupted Fusang Empire will inevitably shrink their defenses and gather near Tokyo for a final, desperate struggle.

At this point, if I were to rush directly towards Tokyo, it would be tantamount to plunging headlong into the enemy's strongest encirclement.

Although with my current strength, I might be able to fight my way out.

But that would inevitably be a brutal war of attrition, fraught with uncertainty.

That being the case...

Li Zhe's gaze fell upon the energy source located in the northeast of the state.

"Hoshi, Kazuko."

His voice was steady and powerful, full of unquestionable confidence.

"The main battlefield is now in the hands of our comrades in the United Government."

"Let's go and launch a pincer attack on the enemy from the north and south!"

“Commander, you mean…” Data streams flashed rapidly in Xing’s golden eyes, and he instantly understood his intention.

“That’s right.” Li Zhe nodded, a cold smile curving his lips. “We will take advantage of the Yamato’s special characteristics to sail to those sea routes that are still polluted.”

"By bypassing the main battlefield, let's seize that artifact in the northeastern part of Honshu Island first, and complete the strategic encirclement of Tokyo!"

This plan can be described as risky and daring.

But it was indeed the best option to maximize the advantages of their surprise attack fleet.

"Commander is wise!"

A fierce fighting spirit reignited in Kazuko's obsidian-like eyes.

She had high expectations for this bold and audacious surprise attack tactic.

"Star, immediately plan the optimal flight route, target—the northeastern part of Honshu Island!"

"Yes, Commander."

The star is extremely efficient.

Soon, a route was planned on the holographic map, crossing the Fusang Sea and heading straight to the northeastern coast of Honshu Island.

"Without further ado, let's set off immediately!"

Without further delay, Li Zhe led the two ship spirits and quickly left the ancient capital, which had been reduced to ruins.

They advanced northward to Wakasa Bay in Fukui Prefecture, from where they entered the Fusō Sea.

Li Zhe quietly summoned the Yamato from the maintenance hangar and placed it in the port.

"set sail!"

With Li Zhe's order, the Yamato slowly turned its guns around, sailed away from Wakasa Bay, and headed at full speed along the northern coast of Honshu Island...

(End of this chapter)