Chapter 771: Disparity in Military Strength and Combat Power

In the middle of the slums of Area D and Itsukushima Base, there is a hidden river valley where the five machines [Caesar], [Ryan], [Lebra], [Sakitalis] and [Caprico] are hidden. Among the dense woods, nervously overlooking the river below,

"Your Highness Lelouch, will the enemy really pass through here?" Gino asked.

"Yes." Lelouch explained to the five people through the remote communication channel, "I carefully studied the route from Area D to Itsukushima Base. Unless I imitate the [Nightmare] Knights and quietly cross the mountains, there are only three major roads. And this river, this river is very secretive, and the current is usually very fast, so it is impossible to go against the current. Only in the past month or two does the water recede, and it is not only gentle but also shallow enough for Knightmare to pass through. "

"Judging from the distance of this river, the army cannot pass. The army can only take three major roads, but if you take the main road, you will definitely be discovered by friendly forces. Therefore, either no one comes to this river, or it is an elite Rangers." Mo Mo Nika added duly.

"Why not consider the enemy's Rangers to learn from their predecessors in crossing mountains and ridges?" Audrin asked doubtfully.

"That's impossible." Monica retorted to Audrey before anyone else, her excited tone and demeanor revealed her secret of being a Yang Hui fan, "The reason why the [Nightmare] Knights are the strongest knights in the world The reason is that we can do things that others cannot do! Every member of the [Nightmare] Knights is an elite carefully selected by His Highness, and has undergone rigorous training under the leadership of His Highness, [ELEVEN] If the resistance organization could achieve the feat of the [Nightmare] Knights, they wouldn’t have suffered such a defeat a few years ago!”

"Uh...well, you're right."

Gino and others are ashamed. Although Monica is right, isn't this kind of fanatical fan supporting his idol not suitable for the current environment?

"Monica is half right. The enemy's Rangers can indeed imitate the feats of the [Nightmare] Knights back then, and cross mountains and ridges to carry out a strong attack. However, they cannot complete the feats of [Nightmare]. Even if they cross mountains and ridges to approach Yan The island base cannot be as fast as [Nightmare]." Lelouch breathed a sigh of relief, resisted the thought of complaining about Monica, and said to the five people, "The resistance organization's actions want to achieve huge results. The result is the word 'fast'. Once they are slow, they cannot compete with the army, so they cannot choose to cross the mountains. "

Everyone nodded in agreement. Through constant contact, Gino and the others found that Lelouch was not that difficult to contact. Many traces of Yang Hui could be seen in Lelouch, especially when they regarded each other as equal companions, they were more able to I found that, for example, Lelouch would take the initiative to analyze the current battle situation for them when he was free, discuss Knightmare's team tactics with them, and even ask for Knightmare's driving skills, etc.

This also allowed them to recognize Lelouch and truly regard him as a member of their companions, rather than a superior prince.

At this moment, the birds in the mountains were frightened, and roaring sounds of varying distances were heard from all around.

"Your Highness Lelouch, there are sounds of fighting in the distance. Friendly troops on the road have joined forces with the enemy." Ophis immediately reported the situation to Lelouch.

"Well, it's almost time. Get everything ready. The river rangers should not be far away."

"Yes, your highness."X5

They each checked whether the concealment was intact, then turned off the engine of the machine body, waiting for the arrival of the enemy. After a while, the sound of mechanical operation gradually approached along with the sound of "swishing" water, and the radar system of [Sakitalis] Red dots keep appearing on it.

"Enemy troops were discovered, compared with the database, and determined to be an improved version of the fifth-generation Knightmare Sunderland. A large number of amphibious armored vehicles were found behind the troops," Audrey reported.

"It's really a big deal, Ophis, are the explosives you made okay?" Gino asked pretending to be nervous.

"No problem, don't forget that I have always been number one in physics."

"Ahaha, you were just joking." Gino said awkwardly. He was just joking to ease the tense atmosphere, but Ophis answered him seriously.

"Okay Gino, be serious, this is our first battle." Monica reminded Gino.

"Of course I know, that's why I'm nervous." Gino shook the operating lever hard. He was joking not only to relieve the tension of his companions, but also his own.

"There is a huge disparity in military strength, but the combat power..."

"The disparity is huge. We are far better than each other." X5

Before Lelouch could finish speaking, the five people directly said the second half of the sentence for him, confident, firm, and decisive.

"Yes, our combat power is far superior to the enemy's because we are..."

"[Nightmare]!" X5

"In the name of Bunitaria... no, in the name of your commander Lelouch, I give the order to detonate the bomb after the first enemy soldier passes coordinate D10, and annihilate all the enemy troops!"

"Yes, your highness."X5

Because the river is narrow, the Knightmare of the Sakura Liberation Front and the amphibious armored vehicle troops at the rear turned into a long dragon and advanced rapidly in the river. They just moved forward, moving forward without any hesitation, completely ignoring the "Nightmare" lurking on both sides, and the deadly threats lurking on both sides. underfoot.

"It's now!"

When the first Knightmare in the lead broke through the cordon, Orpheus activated the explosive device.

“Boom boom boom…”

As the dazzling light pierced the water surface, a violent explosion exploded under the feet of the dragon, and the dragon was instantly bathed in flames and shattered.

“【Sakitaris】, call the names of the pioneer survivors.” Looking at the red light spots that survived the explosion, Lelouch issued a cold order.

“Yes, your highness.”

The dark muzzle burst into flames, and bullets shot out from the barrel, piercing a Knightmare that had risen in a mess. A big hole was blown in the cockpit, and only a few limbs and blood were left of the pilot inside, and then they were engulfed by the flames.

【Sakitaris】 kept moving the muzzle and firing one after another. The lucky ones who survived the explosion were not watched by the goddess of luck for the second time.

"[Ryan], [Caprico], cut in from the side and cut the center of the enemy."

"Yes, your highness."X2

[Ryan], transformed into a lion, leaped out of the woods, like a lion rushing into a herd of deer full of cubs, sweeping with sharp claws, biting with sharp teeth, tearing its prey into pieces.

[Caprico] was like a shadowy assassin, his erratic figure shuttled back and forth among the enemy troops, and the sword in his hand would pierce through the back and chest at any time. When he turned around to look for it, it had already disappeared, or bullets from nowhere shattered the armor, sending a gift to the god of death.

"Lord Lelouch, the enemy's rear army is pressing on." After breaking the front army and disrupting the central army, Audrin saw that the enemy's rear army began to accelerate and reported immediately.

"[Ryan], [Caprico], retreat, [Libra], it's your turn."

"Yes, your highness."X3

The lion and the assassin gave up the target and prey in front of them and retreated back into the woods.

The special forces of the Sakura Liberation Front were overjoyed when they saw this. The reinforcements had arrived, and the special equipment of Bunitaliya could only flee in panic in front of them. Their morale was boosted, and they were ready to rush to Itsukushima Base in one go to regain the dawn of the past.

But... it was a flash in the pan after all. At the end of life, the best hope was given, and then... it was ruthlessly crushed!

"Boom boom boom boom..."

Countless shells fell from the sky, violently exploding fireworks, which were not only gorgeous, but also full of the breath of death.

"Mission accomplished." Ania exited the cockpit expressionlessly, took a photo of her masterpiece, then nodded expressionlessly, and sat back in the cockpit.

"Then... Checkmate."

In the chessboard in Lelouch's mind, he used the gray chess pieces to eat all the black chess pieces. The pawns, chariots, knights, bishops, and queens surrounded the black king, leaving him no way to retreat or escape.

With the last step, Lelouch gave the final order: "[Caesar], [Ryan], [Caprico] start the assault, [Sakitalis] sniper cover, and kill as many prey as possible."

"Yes, your highness!" X4

...

What Lelouch, Gino and the other five who were fighting didn't know was that Jeremiah and Joan Law were watching the whole process with binoculars on the mountainside in the distance.

"As expected of His Highness Lelouch, and indeed the person selected by His Highness Yang Hui." Jeremiah praised.

"Well, they were able to get an excellent rating in this battle." Joan Luo commented fairly, "In terms of driving skills, they are all worthy of the title of the Twelve Zodiacs. What they lack is combat experience, but their combat awareness is excellent. The most important thing is..."

"...It's still the battle plan and tactical command of His Highness Lelouch." Jeremiah added.

In this battle, both the number of troops and the combat power are very different, and it's not the kind of words that Lelouch and his friends cheered them up, but neither side has an advantage.

Yes, Gino and the other five are indeed excellent in driving skills, and their machines are also the best in the world, but this is not enough to support them to wipe out the commando. Without an excellent combat plan and tactical command, no matter how strong they are, they only have five people and five Knightmares.

Maybe they can stop the enemy for a while, and maybe they can use sneak attacks to inflict heavy damage, but they can never wipe them out.

But they did it, thanks to the battle plan formulated by Lelouch, which puts everyone in the most critical position and plays the most critical role at the most critical time.

"It's a pity that we don't have a chance to appear." June Law regretted that she and Jeremiah were assigned to be examiners of Lelouch and the five-man team, and also protectors, saving them in critical moments.

Now the enemy has been completely wiped out, Lelouch and his team have completed the exam perfectly, and they have no chance to take action.

"It doesn't matter, we don't lack this little record." Jeremiah patted June Law on the shoulder to comfort her. The veterans of [Nightmare] don't pursue records anymore, their records are enough to return home and receive a medal, "and there are still many prey waiting for us to hunt."

Seeing Jeremiah pointing in the direction behind them, that is the direction of a road, the sound of fighting has not stopped, which made June Law regain some spirit.