Chapter 1154 Chaotic Battlefield

"Missouri, Yorktown's energy shields failed, entering the cooling process..."

"Hamilton and Phoenix are slightly damaged..."

"Festum broke through the [Basalt-class] defense circle from the gap, and the MS troops have launched a pursuit..."

"Don't panic! Missouri, Yorktown retreat, accelerate the cooling process, Hamilton and Phoenix disperse on both sides, leaving the channel open, Yorkton and Texas turn 30 degrees, and together with Hamilton and Phoenix, attack Festum that broke into the defense circle from both sides! The third squadron of the first MS battalion retreated 10 kilometers, located behind the channel, and intercepted Festum that escaped!" Lelouch received a lot of feedback, while looking at the battle map and formulating battle strategies in his mind, he calmly commanded the fleet.

Lelouch, who has been an apprentice under Rebil, has been able to take charge of his own affairs. Although Lelouch still does not lead a fleet alone and is still Rebil's chief of staff, this is also Lelouch's own wish.

In large-scale battles, Rebil is still in charge of the overall command of the entire fleet, and his command priority is second only to Yang Hui. Lelouch is Rebil's chief of staff. Rebil has handed over part of the command power to Lelouch, and the master and apprentice have enough tacit understanding to cooperate in command.

In Lelouch's view, Rebil's chief of staff has a higher status than ordinary fleet commanders in large-scale battles. He also prefers to have an overview of the overall situation and be responsible for large-scale operations rather than leading a fleet alone.

"Understood!"

"How long will it take for the Missouri and Yorktown to cool down?"

"3 minutes!"

"How much ammunition is left in our ship's reaction bombs?"

"There are still 50!"

"... Load the reaction bombs on missile launchers No. 1 to No. 10 and prepare! Lock the coordinates A01, B21, C35, D41, E59... Launch in three minutes to suppress the enemy's momentum. After detonation, the Missouri and Yorktown will plug the gap in the defense line!"

"Understood!"

Orders were issued one after another, and Lelouch's eyes were condensed. The battle had already started for two hours. The firepower of the fleet was not as fierce as at the beginning. The reaction bombs were used too much, and the remaining ammunition of the entire legion was not much. Whether it was the red mark on the combat radar or the golden ocean visible to the naked eye, there was no reduction at all, which also made Lelouch feel the pressure.

"Sure enough, it is still needed..." Lelouch's eyes turned to the direction where Yang Hui and others were.

Although the golden ocean was still turbulent and the red mark in the radar detection system was still a whole piece of red, he knew that the balance of victory had tilted towards the Promise Legion. Except for the [Joyful Knight] and [Bloody Knight], only a dozen of the most threatening Azazel-type were still struggling, and there were few Diablo-type and squire-type Festum left. The top combat forces would soon be able to divide their energy to support the main battlefield, or support Yang Hui and Graham.

The key to the victory or defeat of this battle is not in the main battlefield, but in the victory or defeat between Yang Hui, Graham, [Joyful Knight], and [Bloody Knight]. As long as they win or lose, the battle will be declared over. Therefore, the only goal of the main battlefield is to hold on, and hold on until Yang Hui and Graham defeat [Joyful Knight] and [Bloody Knight]!

"High energy reaction detected... It's artillery fire!"

"Adjust the output mode of the force field barrier and concentrate the energy on the front!"

"Understood!"

"Artillery fire is coming!"

"Boom~!"

"Ah~!!!!"

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Dozens of purple-black energy artillery shells rushed from the gap in the defense line, not only hitting the sides of several [White Tiger-class] firepower ships, but also turning into thunder and exploding on the [General Rebil].

Fortunately, Lelouch took countermeasures in advance and concentrated all the energy of the force field barrier on the bow, so that he could block so many artillery fire.

"Report the situation!"

"The damage is minor, the energy consumption of the force field barrier is 79%, and it can continue to support!"

"The recharging time is expected to be 5 minutes..."

"The assault force of the Festum is suppressed and it is difficult to break through the passage!"

"The force field barrier has resumed normal operation. The second and third battalions of the MS force will carry out assault operations to eliminate all the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum. The fourth and fifth battalions will provide cover. Tell Fujido and Gino that all the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum must be eliminated. Not a single one can be left!" Lelouch gave the order. The Abyss Giant Mouth Festum is a new type of Festum that appeared in the late year. Its entire body is a large worm. In addition to the golden flesh and blood, it only has a hideous giant mouth. This type of Festum has only one way of attack, which is energy-accumulating artillery fire, but it should not be underestimated. The power of one shot is enough to consume 60% of the force field barrier of the [Xuanwu-class] shield ship, and the [White Tiger-class] firepower ship cannot resist it. One shot is enough to break it.

If it is just a small-scale battle, the danger is very small. Not only does it take a long time to store energy, there are also obvious signs before launching, and evasive maneuvers can be performed in advance. Generally speaking, after firing a shot, the missile is like a lamb to be slaughtered.

But now it is a large-scale battle, the battlefield is really too huge, the enemy's vanguard is endless, and the threat of the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum is also rising sharply, so Lelouch ordered that all the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum must be eliminated as soon as possible to prevent them from threatening the safety of the fleet again.

"Understood!"

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"The order has come, all machines assemble, tactical formation A01."

"Understood!" XN

After [Jemini] slashed and killed dozens of Festum, Fujido Kagashiro received Lelouch's order and immediately gathered all the team members. There are still many Festums in front of them at this moment. It is not so easy to rush to the front of the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum.

"Mr. Fujido, my team will launch a charge from the Q93 direction." Gino on the other side also received the order and immediately contacted Fujido Kagashiro.

"Okay, my team will attack from the direction of G21. Odrin, Anya, I'll leave the firepower cover to you."

"Don't worry, I will definitely help you open the road."

"It's ready."

In the [Siegfried Network], Fujido Kagami Shiro, Gino Beineruk, Odrin Zevon, and Anya Alstroem are connected together.

"Now!"

The four people who are connected to each other seize the best opportunity and start to act at the same time. The third battalion led by Odrin Zevon and the fourth battalion led by Anya Alstroem are both heavy firepower long-range support units. At the same time, they opened fire in the direction of the first and second battalions. The fierce firepower tore two wide roads in the golden ocean.

The first battalion led by Fujido Kagamishiro and the second battalion led by Gino Baineruk would not just stand by and watch. They immediately rushed in through the passage opened by the third and fourth battalions. The battalions formed a cone formation. As the captains of the battalions, they naturally had to take on the responsibility of the cone head and serve as the sharpest blades of the battalions.

"Keep up the firepower output and don't let Festum get close!"

"Continue the firepower support and don't stop."

After tearing open the road, the third and fourth battalions dispersed the firepower coverage to both sides of the road, and the dense barrage blocked the Festum that wanted to close like the ocean.

"Senba, Asahina, Bube, Chiba!" The first battalion had already rushed out of the passage and came to the front of the abyss giant mouth type Festum. Fujido Kagamishiro immediately ordered them to disperse and start slaughtering the abyss giant mouth type Festum. The Yin-Yang double swords in [Jemini]'s hands slashed left and right, and two dazzling sword lights directly cut several worms in the sky in half.

Fujido Kagashiro's direct subordinates, the [Four Holy Swords] also dispersed, the sharp blades in the hands of the machines flashed with cold light, and the knife light flashed, easily cutting the body of the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum, while the machine guns in their hands fired, clearing the other Festums who wanted to defend.

The second squadron on the other side also rushed up, and at the moment when the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum entered the attack range, the energy claws popped out from the knuckles, transformed into the king of beasts, and tore its prey to pieces. The team members also followed the footsteps of Gino Baineruk and started the slaughter.

Not only the first and second squadrons, but also the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum appeared in other directions. Each fleet sent out assault troops to launch a charge, tearing open the golden ocean, and locked the target on the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum. Under the fire cover of friendly forces, they successfully killed the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum.

"Chief of Staff, all units report that the Abyss Giant Mouth Festum has been completely eliminated!"

"Protect all units to withdraw to the defense circle, and instruct all radar detection systems to pay attention to the appearance of new Abyss Giant Mouth Festum. Notify me as soon as you find it."

"Understood!"

"Missouri, Yorktown's force field barriers have completed the cooling process, and the force field barriers are back online!"

"Order Missouri and Yorktown to return to their original positions immediately and plug the gap!"

"Understood!"

The gap was plugged again, and the defense line was stable again. Lelouch was a little relieved. Looking at the current situation, he felt that there was an opportunity for a counterattack, so he looked at Rebil.

"Steady the front line and wait for the battle situation at the front." Rebil pressed his military cap and said to Lelouch in a deep voice.

"...Understood."

Although Lelouch didn't say anything, Rebil guessed what Lelouch wanted to say and directly denied his idea.

Lelouch did not argue about this. The tacit understanding between teacher and student made Lelouch feel that things were not that simple. Revil must have other plans, otherwise he would not miss this good opportunity to launch a counterattack, or even support the Promise and the ace troops to eliminate the Diablo type, the squire type Festum and the Azazel type as quickly as possible.

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In the core battlefield, the sky was divided into two areas. One area was stained with ink, intertwined and fighting with the sacred golden light, and the other area was blood-red clouds that were constantly smashed by a black meteor.

"It's really a bit troublesome. Is it really not easy to deal with?" Yang Hui's eyes were flowing with colorful light as he stared at the [Joyful Knight] in front of him. However, the [Joyful Knight] at this time was no longer a knight in armor, but a hideous monster.