"What was that? Just now... what just happened!"
The ceiling of the base had already been blasted open with a huge gap, thanks to the explosions and collisions. This meant that helicopters could also provide support from the air, which was actually a good thing:
In this battle, President Miles had placed no restrictions, meaning that in the worst-case scenario, they could even dismantle the base to deal with these three people, with unlimited discretion.
Whether it was hacking into the base, or perfectly timed explosions, it was all surprising, but now the situation was clearly leaning in their favor:
Damn, this base is only so big, and half of Washingtonâs garrison has come to deal with this. Could they really let them escape?
But what just happened?
Did they just see a gigantic robot tearing down the half-collapsed roof?
"Somethingâs wrong, I seem to have seen..."
"I also..."
Boom!
An electromagnetic bullet shot directly out of the smoke and dust, piercing the body of a helicopter with a single shot!
"That thing is a damn robot!"
Bangâbangâbangâ
Heavy footsteps echoed in the passageway.
Absorbing the crashed equipment and surrounding metal, the transformed giant robot known as Barley stood over seven meters tall, even among the Autobots it was a big guy. Running inside the base, it had to crouch!
And the Military Technology Forcesâ Power Armor, even the upgraded heavy-duty versions, couldnât exceed three meters in height. These traditional battlefield giants were just like little chicks in front of Barley, whose agility demonstrated its formidable power!
"That thing... itâs a large robot! Itâs a large robotâbang!"
"Commander, somethingâs wrong up ahead, something swatted away our Power Armor!"
"Something wrong? I told you to hold... holy shit, that thingâ"
Boom!
Barleyâs charge was nothing short of unstoppable. The helicopters outside could only see the collapsing base emitting constant massive explosions. They aimed at the broken rooftops, trying to hit that thing on the road, but the electromagnetic cannon always fired before they could!
That thing was too agile!
Faced with the fear of the unknown, the terror of a large combat unit swept over them. Unfathomable things appeared on the battlefield, causing the soldiersâ minds to go blank:
What could they use to stop Barley?
The rifles that could punch a big hole in a human body didnât even leave scratches; anti-tank rocket launchers didnât even have time to speed up before being slapped away, those unguided rockets could even be caught by hand and thrown back!
The weapons carried by ACPA armor might be useful, but thatâs based on the users being able to shoot quickly and accuratelyâ
The ACPA armor was far smaller than Barley, but its movements were laughably slow!
In front of that terrifying combat robot, they werenât nimble little people but vulnerable snails, slow and without any lethality, let alone cause damage, they couldnât even run away!
"Holy crap! Barleyâs alive!"
V sat on Barleyâs shoulder, utterly astonishedâ
What the hell!
Finishing her thought, she grabbed Lilleâs collar excitedly: "What is this thing! Can you make more? Did you build a robot army!"
"In your dreams, you should count yourself lucky to have this one." Lille replied.
Finishing, Lille looked at Barleyâs back. As a regular vehicle, lacking Lilleâs role, it had to learn to choose its equipment and modules for different battle environments, which led to its numerous minor transformation forms.
For instance, it often left a Power Armor storage bay in the rear for Jack, so after transforming, it could also leave a Power Armor spot on its back. Now Jack was fixed on top of it, holding various weapons to fend off enemies.
Jackâs condition was very off, Lille could tell at a glance.
But now wasnât the time to solve problems. Jack raised his head to glance at Lille, and they nodded to each other, understanding each otherâs intentions without needing to speak.
However, Lille still shouted, "Hold on tight!"
At this moment, they had already charged to the outer walls of the buildingâ
Itâs impossible to take the elevator down, and stairs arenât an option either, they had to rush straight out!
The giant cannon in Barleyâs hands was raised. The technology used in this Electromagnetic Gun was entirely the same as the Rattlesnake Electromagnetic Cannon. After incorporating Cybertron Technology for structure and power supply, its power was comparable to Decepticon equipment...
More than enough to blow open a wall!
Boom!
...
"They wonât escape this time! Set up the weapons, whatever they did, we must take them down here!"
Outside the building, the Military Technology Commander couldnât see what was happening above:
Against a rogue AI, they could have used the Black Wall to deal with it, but the Black Wall solution would also mean those invaded by the rogue AI might also die suddenly, so the best solution was to completely cut off external communication.
This way, they could only utilize some directional communication methods, such as designated infrared or laser communication...
The simplest of course, was soundwaves, which meant shouting.
The Military Technology Forces were in full alert, their hearts as calm as water: as the Commander said, they must take them down this time.
They even brought new equipmentâ
A Chimera tank was right behind them.
This experimental tank was never intended for mass production and was only kept in internal records as a technology reserve. However, two years ago, the incident at Dog Town revealed its potential to Miles.
Putting aside bureaucratic directives, as a President who understands technology, military technology, and warfare, Miles instructed the Military Technology to reactivate and optimize the design of this multi-legged heavy combat tank.
Only three prototypes were produced in New America, and one was here, to contend with the desert cook clad in power armor.
Unfortunately, today, itâs not Jack itâs facing.
The sound of explosions got closer, and that strange heavy sound approached, all soldiers raised their weaponsâ
Victory was certain to be theirs, but the chance of living to see tomorrow was not guaranteed for everyone.
Bang bang...
Bang bangâ
Bang bang bang!
Boom!
A loud blast, the wall was blown open directly, and the 14-ton barley crashed through the wallâ
The Military Technology Forces stared wide-eyed:
What the hell is that?!
They thought they were focused on dealing with a nimble mercenary and a power armor with extraordinary combat capabilities...
A 40-meter-tall building, a massive metal giant suddenly emerged from the top!
They never expected to deal with a seven-meter-tall, nimble metal giant!
Barley smashed one hand into the wall, sliding down with gravity, the entire wall tearing with a piercing shriek, leaving massive explosions in its wake...
This meant the forces inside were completely unable to block them... unable to stop this metal monstrosity!
What did that desert cook eat thatâs forbidden? Damn, when he went in, he was just two and a half meters, when he came out...
When he came out, he became this thing?!
"Open fire! Donât care what the hell that thing is, fireââ"
Boom!
A barrage of ACPA armor hadnât fired yet when electromagnetic bullets hit the position directly, and waves of tracking rockets rained down from the sky!
The interception system in the position launched instantly, the Military Technology Commander ducked down, hoping the Chimera tank behind could block that thing...
Sizzleââ
A laser capable of instantly cutting through military-grade steel and concrete structures began charging, the worldâs most advanced plasma weapon, the most terrifying killing machine began operating, yet the Military Technology Commander felt it so exquisite...
Boom!
An explosion echoed from behind, the continuous shockwaves and explosions disoriented them, the knocked-down commander and other soldiers lifted their heads, searching for the enemy, hoping this absurd battle would end.
But what they saw plunged them into a deep abyss:
The massive robot stood firmly atop the Chimera tank, holding the tankâs laser launcher tightly with its powerful arms...
The Chimera tank, in which they had high expectations, was trembling uncontrollably...
Upon closer inspection, the trembling was because a guy in a green cape pried open the Chimera tankâs external armor and had interfaced with it.
A chilling feeling swept through, the Commanderâs voice turned shrill:
"Fire quickly!!!"
Thump.
Yet upon further inspection...
On the giant metal giantâs back and shoulders were two people, the adversaries they were supposed to faceâ
The sound was of the magazine in their hands dropping to the ground.
The Commander looked around him trembling...
No one was standing anymore.
Bang bangâ
The Chimera tank stopped trembling, and the red laser began charging again...
But this time, it was clearly aimed at Military Technology.
"Haha... this must be a dream..."
The Military Technology Commander let out a wretched laughâ
Originally thinking they had overwhelming advantage, never expected...
Perhaps this is what those predecessors felt two years ago:
To say they didnât have equipment to match? Not quite.
But each time, the opponent could produce something exceptionally surprising, unimaginable...
Perhaps this is a miracle.
Sizzleââ
The red laser cut through the sky like a sharp sword.