Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

"Senior, the unknown interference is too strong, and we are unable to contact headquarters."

"Me too..."

Samael gently rubbed Mashu's drooping head, offering words of comfort, but his brow furrowed, a hint of worry in his eyes.

The entire Snowfield City was shrouded in some unknown force, which even affected his powers.

You have to understand, I was the one who personally built the entire foundation.

But it seems that this place has been "cut off" from Earth and thrown into the vast universe.

It seems the problem here is very serious; we must find those two things that have descended upon Snowfield City as soon as possible.

Without giving it much thought, Samael used his senses to pinpoint the exact location of the unidentified flying object, then grabbed Mashu and quickly headed towards the crash site.

However, as soon as the two passed through the outer jungle, cold, synthesized electronic voices came from the bushes on both sides.

"Beep! Beep beep! Intruder detected! Intruder detected!"

"Warning! Warning! You have entered the restricted area! You have entered the restricted area!"

"Please drop your weapons immediately and verify your identity! Please drop your weapons immediately and verify your identity!"

A series of warnings rang out, and the bushes on both sides wriggled and twisted, from which emerged guard robots, each about two meters tall, shaped like tin cans, and painted in blue and white.

Pairs of scarlet electronic eyes flashed, exuding a strong sense of danger, and dozens of machine guns with their safety off were already aimed at the speeding Samael and Mashu.

Based on the Stars and Stripes markings and codes on the surface of these tin cans, it can be inferred that they appear to be mechanized infantry produced by the United States, the masterpiece of President Thomas Eddie.

In theory, they should be considered allies in the same camp.

But at this moment, where can Samael get a special pass for these tin cans?

Therefore, the ancient serpent ignored the warnings from the surrounding mechanized infantry and instead accelerated its speed.

"Warning ineffective! Initiate annihilation mode!"

In an instant, the tin cans lying in ambush in the Black Forest pulled the triggers, unleashing a torrent of ammunition at the two uninvited guests who continued to venture deeper.

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Chapter Sixty: I'm Fighting My Own Team!

As the smoke filled the air, Samael roared without any restraint.

"Matthew!"

"learn!"

The junior student next to her immediately understood and responded, raising her shield, twisting her waist and stepping forward to charge.

The dense barrage of bullets tore through the air, whistling sharply, and clanged against the cross-shaped shield, sending sparks flying.

But the powerful impact did not cause Mash to stop in the slightest.

"Aha!"

As the distance closed, the fully armed sub-Servant roared, swung his shield, and slammed it down. A surge of magical power rippled outwards, creating a powerful shockwave like a high-explosive bomb exploding at close range. The joints of the mechanized infantry within dozens of meters around instantly twisted and deformed, emitting a series of ear-piercing metallic groans. Sparks flew from the engines and circuit boards, and billowing black smoke billowed from the cooling vents.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of tin cans collapsed to the ground, completely destroyed.

"Danger level raised! Danger level raised!"

"Delegated battlefield freedom, tactical module upgrade!"

"Access to the armory granted, Heavy Firepower mode unlocked!"

At the same time, the remaining mechanized infantrymen around them emitted even more urgent and cold electronic synthesized voices, and their electronic compound eyes on both sides flashed scarlet.

Immediately following, amidst the hum of engines starting and machines transforming, the mechanized infantry in the front row erected their alloy blast shields.

Those in the back row automatically switched their small rapid-fire machine guns to Gatling six-barreled Vulcan cannons; some even pulled out several RPGs and carried them on their shoulders; some even opened their chests to reveal rows of micro missiles that were being ignited.

Samael's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

"Fire!"

Mechanical, electronically synthesized sounds exploded in the dense forest. 12.7mm armor-piercing rounds drew crimson arcs, while RPGs and micro-missiles trailed long plumes of flame as they hurtled toward Mash, who was moving at high speed.

“I stand on the seat of calamity, a hazy white chalk wall!”

With a solemn shout, the junior student slammed her shield down, placing it in front of her. A high wall made of chalk rose from the ground, transforming into an indestructible barrier of light.

"Boom boom boom!"

Bullets, rockets, and missiles crashed into the light barrier one after another, producing violent explosions and flashes, but they failed to budge that slender figure even a fraction of an inch.

Even a barrage of firepower strong enough to sweep through a small military fortress wouldn't be enough to crack the smooth, high walls.

As long as the heart does not yield, the city walls will never collapse.

As long as you never give up, the journey will never end.

This kind of magical artifact of idealism and mysticism is simply the nemesis of materialistic science.

After the incident of the Imaginary Tree's arrival, Mash, whose temperament and combat skills have grown rapidly, is now able to easily unleash the true power of the Round Table Shield.

Therefore, no matter how hard the surrounding tin cans tried, they could not conquer this fortress that had never fallen.

There's nothing we can do; times have changed.

Samael shook his head, raised his hand and drew in front of him with his fingers. Runes condensed and took shape, spontaneously combusting without wind.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

In an instant, accompanied by a sharp whooshing sound, the whistling runes landed precisely on the mechanized infantry's position.

In an instant, flames soared into the sky, smoke billowed everywhere, and the tin cans that had been targeted were shattered into pieces, with parts flying everywhere.

"It's about to start, senior!"

Seeing the enemy ranks in disarray, Mash immediately withdrew her magic, gave a low shout, and pulled out the cross shield from the ground, charging towards the mechanized infantry's encampment.

As life rapidly approached, the remaining mechanized infantry set up machine guns and artillery, attempting a last-ditch resistance.

Just as the enemy pulled the trigger, Mashu positioned herself at almost a 45-degree angle to the ground, dodging the flying bullets and successfully closing the distance before crashing into the enemy ranks.

Immediately afterwards, the slender junior student swung her cross shield and hacked and smashed the remaining mechanized infantry into a pile of scrap parts.

As the last tin can was sliced ​​open by the flying cross shield and exploded into a dazzling fireball, Mash stepped forward, retrieved her weapon, straightened her posture, and earnestly reported to Samael behind her.

"Master, threat eliminated, battle over!"

"Yes, a perfect operation."

Samael nodded slightly, smiling encouragingly.

Although her life was not blessed, her aptitude and talent were indeed remarkable. In just a few days, this girl had grown to the level of an ordinary Knight of the Round Table.

When achievements are made, positive praise should naturally be given, thus forming a virtuous cycle. This has always been Samael's educational philosophy.

Although Mashu appeared somewhat shy when praised, her upturned face couldn't help but radiate joy and satisfaction, and her purple eyes sparkled as she looked at Samael.

Since learning that her Master is the incarnation of King Arthur from a thousand years in the future, Mash, who gradually sees herself as a member of the Knights of the Round Table, not only feels a sense of mission to protect the "King," but also her longing for her Master grows stronger every day.

Samael did not provide further explanation.

After all, she wasn't wrong to think that way.

Both he and Artoria had obtained the Sword in the Stone and the Star Sword, and both had ruled Britain.

From a certain perspective, one is a Christianized King Arthur, and the other is a Celticized King Arthur; their identities match.

However, Samael did not focus on these trivial details at the moment.

He squatted in the smoldering shell crater, picked up two pieces of metal left over from the mechanized infantry, casually wiped away the black ash, and frowned as his eyes swept over the characters "4NV6-8CAV".

Mashu stepped closer, looking at the metal piece in Samael's hand, and asked with some confusion.

"Senior, what is this?"

"US military unit codes..."

Samael spoke in a deep voice, then added in a murmur.

"The 6th Battalion, 8th Mechanized Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Nevada? We've run into a regular army..."

If I remember correctly, Sesshouin Kiara once said that the U.S. military had previously sent a mechanized infantry brigade to Yukihara City.

Clearly, the tin cans they encountered belonged to the mechanized combat units of the missing unit.

"Are we fighting our own people?"

Mashu, having recovered her senses, stared in astonishment at the craters and scattered mechanical parts on the ground.

"Don't worry about it, they attacked us first."

Samael waved his hand, comforting Mashu as he stood up and looked at the landing point of the unidentified flying object, his brows gradually furrowing.

I always felt that the timing and circumstances of the appearance of these mechanized infantrymen were rather coincidental.

Moreover, judging from the firepower output, this is not as simple as peacekeeping.

Looking up at the sky, where the strange phenomena had faded and returned to calm, the ancient snake narrowed its eyes and waved forward.

"Mash, that place isn't far, let's go!"

"Ah."

"By the way, stay alert!"

"..."

Mashu paused for a moment, then seemed to understand, nodded obediently, and the ethereal cross shield reappeared in her hand.

The moon is cold and the stars are sparse; the night is deep and dark.

Two figures moved swiftly through the Black Forest on the outskirts of Snowfield City, one after the other, their clothes brushing against the branches and leaves along the way, making a soft rustling sound.

In less than three minutes, a shimmering lake came into view.

They actually smashed it up and created an artificial lake...

Samael stopped and looked at the steaming lake surface and the clearly deep, indented impact mark in front of him, and shook his head.

rustle……

A gentle breeze carrying moist air rustled through the branches, making a soft, whispering sound.

Samael stopped walking towards the lake. He frowned and looked around.

The parched earth was riddled with cracks and shrouded in black. Trees, ravaged by the intense heat and explosions, had been reduced to bizarre, charred remains.

More importantly, they have no branches or leaves...

"boom!"

In the instant Samael's thoughts raced, clods of dry earth beneath his feet swirled and dozens of dark, sharp-pointed blades shot towards the two men on the scene.

Throughout the journey, Mash remained vigilant and immediately raised her cross shield, swinging it down in an attempt to cut off the incoming roots.

However, these things, though seemingly dark and dry, are extremely resilient.

Mashu's attack not only failed to sever several thick tree roots, but the recoil also caused her to sway slightly, missing the opportunity to break through the encirclement.

Just as several gnarled tree roots were about to pierce through the gaps in the shield and penetrate Mash's chest, a protective triangle formed by runes suddenly lit up from the ground, creating a three-sided interlocking defensive spell.

“【】、【k】!”

At the same time, runes representing divine words, fire, and light appeared before Samael, then bombarded the gathered tree roots and several unusual magical convergence points beneath the earth.

In an instant, a deafening roar shook the heavens, and dust billowed into the air.

The tree roots, stained with sparks, burned fiercely, writhing and twisting on the ground like attacked snakes.

The underground, where the crater was blasted open, saw more tangled roots turn into flying wood chips.

"Roar!"

Like the roar of a wild beast, it came from the dark forest, with burning roots drilling into the lake, trying to extinguish the flames with the abundant moisture nearby.

But soon, the nameless monster discovered that the flames were impossible to extinguish. Even after it went deep into the water, the tree roots continued to burn fiercely and spread into the ground along the roots.

Realizing something was wrong, the thing in the darkness immediately made a drastic decision, abandoning its burning roots.

"It's trying to escape!"