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

Chapter 167 The Return of the Swarm
Commander, I understand your concerns.

The sound of zero rang out at just the right moment.

A high degree of concentration of power inevitably brings the risk of abuse.

However, from a purely rational perspective, faced with the unprecedented ultimate threat of the Abyss, a highly unified and absolutely efficient 'Leviathan' might truly be humanity's only option.

"I know."

Li Zhe wasn't unaware of this principle.

But ever since he gained this extraordinary power...

This was the first time he had felt a sense of uncertainty about the future.

At that time, everyone will appear incredibly insignificant in the face of this system.

A chill ran down Li Zhe's spine.

He couldn't help but imagine what the future would hold.

Every mech, whether used for combat, construction, or transportation, will become a terminal in this vast system.

All action data is uploaded in real time, and all permissions are centrally controlled.

With a single command, millions of mechs can be rendered instantly inoperable.

Or become a puppet to carry out a certain will.

That would be a world without privacy and without room for resistance.

A world that, in its struggle against the abyss, has transformed itself into a kind of "abyss."

But then, an absurd thought surfaced, quickly replacing the chill with a more complex emotion.

I am Li Zhe.

It is the only exception in such a world.

This body is itself a "mecha".

The flesh and blood can withstand nuclear radiation.

The system panel you possess is the unique Super God Mech System.

The coalition government's "backdoor procedure" is utterly useless to them.

He can completely stay out of it by virtue of the properties of his muscle armor.

When everyone is incorporated into that vast "Leviathan" system, bound by invisible reins.

I will be the only one who is truly "free".

But this "freedom"...

It did not bring Li Zhe any sense of superiority; on the contrary, it made him feel an unprecedented sense of alienation.

In that instant, an invisible wall completely isolated him from the rest of the world.

On the other side of the wall are the masses of people who are about to usher in a "new era".

They will share a common bond, and therefore a common destiny.

On this side of the wall, he was all alone.

He will become an observer, a ghost, an outcast outside the rules...

This fundamental and enormous difference gave Li Zhe a strong sense of strangeness.

Having grown up in an orphanage, he was already used to the loneliness of being a "minority".

But that kind of loneliness is ultimately based on the foundation of "being human beings".

I have always had empathy for my fellow human beings and a natural inclination to help others.

And now, he felt as if he were being quietly detached from the species of "humanity"...

Previously, his goals were very pure.

Get stronger, fight monsters, and protect the people you want to protect.

But now, he finds himself inevitably drawn into a larger and more complex vortex.

Politics, factions, ideologies, human nature... these are things that some online novel platforms can't even write about, and they are far more troublesome and dangerous than those menacing monsters from the abyss.

Li Zhe's thoughts were momentarily dazed. "Commander?"

Zero's voice pulled him back from the edge of his chaotic thoughts.

Just then...

"boom--!!!!!"

A deafening explosion suddenly came from the direction of the square, completely interrupting Li Zhe's thoughts.

Immediately afterwards, a piercing alarm blared through the sky!
"Report: A violent clash has broken out in the central square. The 'Mech Power Alliance' and the 'Mech Beauty Vanguard' are at war again."

Li Zhe's face instantly turned icy cold, his eyes flashing with a chilling and ruthless killing intent.

"Zero, lock onto all the 'fake boxers' and those targets that have been deeply corrupted by the abyss memes and have completely lost their humanity. I need their real-time locations and the most detailed biometric data."

[Yes, Commander. Target selection in progress... Locking complete, 327 high-risk units have been marked.]

"very good."

A bloodthirsty smile curled at the corners of Li Zhe's mouth.

Can't wait any longer.

If we wait any longer, the city's development plan will be ruined.

"Commander, what are you planning to do..."

"A swift and decisive action."

Li Zhe's voice was steady and powerful, filled with unquestionable decisiveness.

"Since they are no longer purely human, there is no need to have any illusions about them anymore."

"I want to completely eliminate these cancers from the team."

[Commander, I understand your resolve.] Zero's voice remained calm. [However, forcibly intervening carries extremely high risks. Once exposed, you could become the target of public criticism, and even be seen as a 'destabilizing factor' by the United Government's high command.]

“I know,” Li Zhe nodded. “So, we need a clever way.”

His gaze fell upon the massive building located in the heart of the construction site, radiating immense energy.

That place is the heart of the entire "Third New Tokyo City".

He had personally escorted them here before...

Controlled nuclear fusion reactor!

“Zero,” Li Zhe’s voice became incredibly deep, “conduct a plan analysis and see if we can use that thing.”

[Commander, the plan has been confirmed]

Zero's voice carried a hint of barely suppressed excitement.

It's time to show them what a real... 'natural disaster' is.

Li Zhe moved silently through the chaotic construction site.

He didn't summon any mechs; with only his inhumanly powerful physique, he easily evaded all surveillance and patrols.

The builders, blinded by rage, were completely unaware that a "ghost" capable of determining their fate had infiltrated their most heavily guarded core area.

Ten minutes later, Li Zhe arrived at his destination.

The giant nuclear fusion reactor, pulsating like a heart and brimming with futuristic technology, stood silently before him.

A vast and pure energy flowed continuously from the core of the reactor, and was transported to every corner of the construction site through thick energy pipes.

This is the lifeblood of the entire "Third New Tokyo City".

This is also the perfect stage for Li Zhe's upcoming "purification drama".

"Commander, the core energy zone has been cleared, and I have temporarily taken over all monitoring equipment."

Zero's voice echoed in Li Zhe's mind, calm and efficient.

"very good."

Li Zhe nodded and retrieved from the maintenance hangar the spoils of war, seized during the previous "Yamato raid," which were filled with an ominous and eerie aura—

Queen's Egg!
(End of this chapter)