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The trio advanced with unstoppable momentum, and Creuset, who had just been launched from the submarine into the sky, received the news.

"Underwater again..."

Looking at the exaggerated losses on the report, they had lost fifteen Deep Forbidden units and even two Forbidden Blue units in such a short time.

And their opponents? Just three Zocks.

Anyone unaware would think it was thirty.

"It must be him."

Such ability and the way he intervened in the battlefield—Creuset could think of no one else but He Kui.

It seemed he had guessed Creuset would be in the sky, so he chose the underwater route. The transport pod from Loria that had just descended must have been them.

Thinking this, Creuset continued to speak in the channel.

"Deploy the Crimson Forbidden to protect the rear ships."

"Yes."

The Crimson Forbidden was now piloted by an Enhanced human named Shani, who was originally the pilot of the Forbidden. No one objected to Creuset's arrangement.

"Asch, destroy their radar equipment."

Only by destroying the radar could the Mobile Suits equipped with Mirage particles approach the spaceport and dismantle the bombs on the mass driver.

In this regard, the Beam Cannon on the Reborn Gundam, comparable in caliber to a battleship's secondary gun, would come into play.

Without a light shield, a single shot would be enough to destroy the radar array at the Kaohsiung base.

"Got it!"

Asch responded, and the Mobile Suit transformed into a MA form resembling the Aegis, though this MA form had several additional thrusters attached to its back due to being in the atmosphere.

This made the already massive Reborn Gundam even more exaggerated.

It looked like a world boss from those online games.

The sense of oppression was overwhelming.

Of course, He Kui, who was underwater, had no idea about any of this.

Even if he did, he wouldn't have the energy to deal with it.

He was human, not a god.

Just looking at the dense swarm of Forbidden units in front of him was enough to give him a headache.

"He Kui's energy is at 50%, Shihe at 75%, and sister at 60%."

Meyrin's voice echoed in the highly tense room, but none of the three had the energy to respond.

"Crimson Forbidden spotted ahead! They've rebuilt it!"

Even though they had already nuked it once, the brand-new Crimson Forbidden had reappeared. When he was piloting it himself, he hadn't noticed, but now facing this heavily armored Mobile Suit wielding a double-edged scythe, He Kui felt the pressure.

Blocking the incoming scythe with the Zock's combat blade, He Kui's advancing steps were finally forced to a halt.

He even began to retreat. There was no helping it—the Mobile Suit's output wasn't something that could miraculously increase just because he pulled the lever harder.

From what he knew, the opponent's Mobile Suit had at least 45% more output than the Zock. It would be strange if it couldn't overpower him.

Just as the Forbidden was about to press the attack, He Kui, who had recovered slightly, temporarily repelled it with the torpedoes on his back.

Thankfully, thankfully, the opponent could only use the machine gun underwater. If they had the Plasma Cannon and Beam Cannon, he really wouldn't be able to hold out.

Just as Shani, the green-haired pilot, was about to pursue, a beam shot up from below.

He narrowly avoided it.

"Damn it!"

Seeing that the shot missed, Shihe cursed in frustration.

At this moment, Shani had already stepped into the encirclement of the three, but there were too many Forbidden units around. Although they dared not approach due to Shani's indiscriminate killing of both friend and foe, they wouldn't easily let them leave either.

"Why do you think they would bring a nuclear bomb?" Sulei asked.

"Because I think Creuset might want to nuke East Asia," He Kui said after another collision with the Crimson Forbidden.

"What!?"

Hearing this, the women were visibly shaken.

"After all, Creuset's goal isn't really to win. Both sides on Earth hold weapons capable of destroying each other."

"First, he wants to cripple Earth, then find a way to blow up June City and kill me."

"That's what I think."

He Kui explained while the Zock subtly changed direction with each collision, relying on its agility in the sea. With each clash against the Forbidden, he was getting closer to the heavily defended location.

Of course, the cost was that the structural integrity of the sharp metal claws had already decreased by 60%, and there was a risk of losing a hand at any moment.

"What good would that do him?"

Luna couldn't help but ask.

"No good, I'm just inferring from his goals."

As He Kui spoke, Shani seemed to finally realize his intention and didn't give him a chance to change angles. The machine gun in his hand continuously fired at him, forcing the three to retreat under the fierce barrage.

"But if this continues, we won't be able to break through."

Sulei observed the radar and sighed helplessly.

Every fight was either isolated or a deep strike. Even though it was long-range, it was never easy.

"Cover me, I'll find a chance to rush into the nearest submarine."

"This is shallow water, the pressure isn't too high. Tearing a hole in its hull with the metal claws shouldn't cause an immediate explosion."

He Kui signaled Sulei to start calculating the attack angle with the computer.

"Even if it doesn't explode immediately, the submarine will flood quickly. If not handled in time, it will lose buoyancy and start sinking within a minute. Of course, if the position is right, the emergency sealing and drainage system can be activated, and the computer will automatically seal the flooded area within a second."

Knowing that He Kui wanted to infiltrate the submarine, Sulei quickly added.

"I know, the Aegis can barely withstand the water pressure."

Although the Little Bird isn't waterproof, the Aegis is.

That quirky combat suit isn't just for show.

It has basic waterproofing, radiation protection, electromagnetic interference shielding, and anti-scanning functions.

"I'll implant a Quantum Virus inside."

"Alright, that should work."

Sulei operated the computer and soon looked at the simulation results on the screen.

"Then Shihe and Luna, you need to hold them off."

"Got it."

The two responded in unison, already quite in sync.

Although they weren't the strongest among the elite Red Uniforms, they were still capable enough to briefly restrain the enemy together.

After finalizing the plan, the three didn't hesitate and immediately sprang into action.

"Don't even think about running!"

Seeing He Kui's move, Shani charged at him as usual.

But this time, he didn't succeed. Shihe and Luna, who were still restraining the outer Mobile Suits, one with a blade and the other with a gun, forced Shani to retreat from his pursuit.

At the same time, the other Forbidden units that had been restrained by the two of them began to close in on He Kui like sharks drawn to the scent of blood. However, He Kui, who had already formulated a plan, moved swiftly and deftly dodged the Trident attacks from several Mobile Suits. With his sharp metal claws, he managed to tear a gash in the outer armor of one of the enemy units.

Fortunately, these submarines had not been upgraded with PS Armor.

(End of Chapter)