Chapter 1013: Chapter 786: Are You My Guardian Knight?
On the near-earth orbit of the arc-shaped planet, the welcoming formation composed of sixty light green warships was instantly destroyed.
Almost within the brief 30 seconds of the changes on the Moon Language spaceship, those warships, with engines long preheated, simultaneously surged out orange-red tail flames from behind.
The massive central welcoming ship began to move slowly, while those on the wingsâŠ
shot out like arrows off a string, breaking away from the main formation and speeding toward the Moon Language spaceship.
âThat scum, Lu Lie.â
Upon seeing the disguised heavy assault ship torn open, Daisendariâs eyes in the command bridge seemed to blaze with fire.
âIndeed he is a treacherous villain!â
Mu Fan was absolutely right, this seemingly harmless formation was indeed a cover for the wings.
In front of him, the screen showed the rapidly closing distance between the two sides.
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âAssault No. 1 and 2, fire simultaneously.â
âAssault No. 3 and 4, fire simultaneously.â
âFirepower No. 1 and 2, long-range suppression.â
Councilman Lu Lieâs flagship remained in place and did not rush out.
A cold-eyed officer beside him, rigid and proud, was commanding the warship to fire.
The commands were precisely issued at a specific time node, and the weapon operators behind him remained unflustered.
His military uniform was completely different from Councilman Luâs Babon military uniform, and at the moment, his demeanor even overshadowed that of Councilman Lu.
Under his command, these attacking warships maintained a strict formation without a hint of disorder.
The particle cannons emerging from the warshipâs belly spewed dazzling purple lights.
Clusters of high-temperature energy groups swiftly cut through the cosmos, covering the shriveled yellow Moon Language spaceship like dense raindrops.
Advanced commanderâs essential skillâpredictive shooting.
At this moment, it was fully displayed without reservation.
Rains of light pierced through the starry sky along mysterious trajectoriesâŠ
Councilman Lu looked at this senior commander arriving from the mighty Gardot Empire, his heart fiery.
He could finally admire up close the military level of that great nation.
This was also his first offer of allegiance; whether he could become the Third Princeâs advisor depended entirely on this battle.
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Daisendari stood in the command cabin, looking at the rain of light flashing through space, and sneered to himself.
âSerpentine evasion.â
Those robust hands operated the console with surprising agility and deftness.
The spaceship, now turned shriveled yellow, swiftly began to sway and twist in space like a nimble viper.
A rain of light fell twenty kilometers behind the Moon Language spaceship.
The second rain of light fell more than ten kilometers to the right of the spaceship.
A smile appeared on Daisendariâs face; the early advantage that Mu Fan secured for him was indeed crucial, allowing him to maneuver the warship and evade those attacks.
However, unknown to him, the stern and stern middle-aged officer beside Councilman Lu, showed no change in expression as he continuously repeated corrective orders.
âCorrect the No. 1 gun position by -3.â
âCorrect the No. 2 gun position by 4.â
Thus Daisendari found that the rain of light he tried so hard to evade was getting closer to his ship.
A recent S-shaped change of direction, if not anticipated by 5 seconds, would have seen this spaceship hit by the enemy.
âBoom!â
Standing next to Princess Yue Xi, Mu Fan felt a shudder, a strong vibration that the wooden floor couldnât filter out rushing to him.
Mu Fan swayed slightly, his legs rooting firmly to the ground, gripping the metal handrail on Yue Xiâs left side with one hand.
âWeâre under attack.â
Yue Xi suddenly said, with worry in her eyes.
âIs the power of the attack not strong? Or is the fleet firepower of your country very weak?â Mu Fan speculated and asked.
âNo, this is the shipâs solidification effect under the Tree Barrier state; the Moon Language spaceshipâs defense can be enhanced by 500% within ten minutes.â Yue Xi shook her head, with deeper concern in her eyes.
âDaisendariâs ship command skills arenât strong; on the contrary, Councilman Lu is a strong figure in this aspect, fearing the Moon Language spaceship wonât hold out for long.â
Saying this, Yue Xi once again raised her delicate and charming face, her eyes serious.
âMu Fan, our deal is canceled!! Thereâs still time, and youâll truly make me feel guilty if you donât leave.â
The Princess issued an eviction order for the second time.
Looking at the girlâs sincere and guilty eyes, Mu Fan shook his head.
âI said no.â
âIâm going to see Mr. Daisendari.â
Mu Fan looked forthright, nodding gently at Yue Xi, then directly walked toward the command cabin.
Princess Yue Xi watched Mu Fanâs stubborn and resolute back, suddenly recalling a conversation with her mother when she was still alive.
âHow did you choose father then?â
Just twelve years old, the lively Xiao Yue Xi lay on her motherâs lap, asking sweetly.
The incredibly beautiful woman looked up at the vines on the dome of the tree palace, reminiscing about something, but soon playfully tapped Xiao Yue Xiâs nose, revealing the same pointed ears.
âYou clever little thing, wasnât it because your father was the most courageous man I ever met, with a heart as vast as the endless forest ocean, and courage like a rock that never wavered even a bit?â
This was just a small episode during Yue Xiâs growth, many images in her memories had become somewhat blurred.
But the phrase âthe most courageous manâ etched itself in Yue Xiâs heart.
Her father, the former prince of Babon, was the bravest man in this country!
With a thud, a rain of light once again hit the surface of the spaceship, sparks flickered across the shriveled âbarkâ and soon extinguished.
This time, the vibration didnât shake Yue Xiâs gaze.
She gazed at Mu Fanâs profile as he finally stepped into the command cabin, the shadow in her heart quietly overlapping.
For a casual joke she made, to make a promise that he would fulfill no matter what.
âBe humble and courteous to all who harbor no malice.â
âStep up in critical moments, never retreat.â
Humble, honest, braveâŠ
Yue Xi muttered to herself, âAre you the embodiment of the great Wood Godâs will?â
âAre you⊠my Guardian Knight?â
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When Mu Fan entered the command cabin, another clear tremor passed through from underfoot.
The bloodshot-eyed Daisendari suddenly turned his head, roaring after seeing it was Mu Fan, âWasnât it your job to protect the Princess!â
Then quickly turned his head again to operate the warship.
The Moon Language spaceship finally initiated a counterattack.
In Mu Fanâs vision, twelve energy-formed crescent boomerangs spun out from above the ship, instantaneously slicing through the starry sky, with three moon blades precisely landing on the outer shell of the leading assault ship, a tremendous gash with fiery explosions tearing open instantly.
Brilliant sparks burst forth, striking accurately!
Maneuvering again, three moon blades expanded and blasted, uniting and descending in the blink of an eye, hitting the ammunition depot of that assault ship.
The first rebel warship was destroyed.
However, Daisendariâs mood did not improve, as the Moon Language spaceship under his control was enduring increasingly frequent attacks.
Mu Fan could see a time projection nearby, the countdown turning to 6 minutes and 42 seconds, continuously counting down second by second.
This should be the countdown of the Tree Barrier mode.
âThis shouldnât be, shouldnât beâŠâ
Mu Fan heard the brawny manâs incredulous murmur to himself.
âHow does Lu Lieâs fleet command have this level of skill!â
Though the Moonbow Crossbow kept destroying the opponentâs warships, the rain of light seemed to gradually lock the Moon Language spaceshipâs retreat route.
âThis is impossible.â