Taking this into account, Annie and others had no reason to linger on the inaccessible lake.
Although it was not stated explicitly, both Ajit and Theon were almost certain that "there were intruders heading straight down the river to the city."
"...I'm so worried."
Lina’s words made no sense.
In this case, my only concern is that those who are incapable of fighting will be put in danger.
"Let's not talk about the fact that Xion is here. In ordinary bases and towns, we won't know until the invaders actually riot..."
As Les, who is more serious than Lina, puts it, the situation is really serious.
Since it has the ability to invisibility, the types of sensors currently used are unreliable.
In addition, the intruder may be moving in the water.
If the translucent body was moving in the water, to be honest, it would be difficult to expect to detect it using a dynamic sensor or visually.
That is, cities could be subject to violent raids.
Judging from the impression of the actual confrontation, Annies like slimes are definitely not a threat. However, once you are caught off guard, it is likely to cause huge losses.
The more I thought about it, the more I thought about the worst-case scenario. Just at this time.
"You brats! This is not a playground!"
The roar echoed throughout the spacious hangar, making people want to cover their ears.
Just as he was wondering what happened, he saw Niou standing on the transport carriage in the distance, looking down at the soldiers of the same age as Haruma and the others.
Although it was difficult to hear what was being said from a distance, one could tell at a glance that Yuan San was unilaterally reprimanding.
Judging from the content of the initial roar, there should be crew members wandering around the hangar, which was hindering the technical team.
In the past, Haruma and the others were reminded by Ji that they would not be scolded, but if they made a wrong move that day, it would have ended up like that.
It is said that the human army technicians are famous as "Thunder Dads". However, they may want to prioritize their work now, so they were released after a short lecture.
After being scolded, they quickly left the hangar with their heads lowered.
"……Um?"
Among the people leaving, there was a familiar face - the young man who had proposed assassinating Xion.
Even if that were not the case, apart from the technical crew and the pilot, there should be almost no rest on the crew.
"...Oh, the three pilots over there! Come over here!"
The fact that there had been several such crew members here gave him some hesitation, but Yuanxiang suddenly spoke to him, interrupting his thoughts.
The man who had just roared with considerable vigor yelled, and he shrank back slightly, but from the outside, it didn't seem like it was happening to Haruma and the others.
Having said that, he might not be happy if I made him wait, so I quickly walked over to him.
"Squad leader Black Rock, do you have anything to do with us?"
"Ah? It's not like we don't know each other, just like when we were students. You can call me whatever you want."
"No, now I'm a soldier too."
"...Really, men who wear lightsabers are serious."
Although Genzo looked dissatisfied, he didn't seem to want to bite any more. He led him to the hanger where the mobile armor was fixed.
There were technical team members coming and going around each aircraft, roaring from time to time, but surprisingly, only "Asahi" was empty.
"Excuse me, are the facilities for 'assault' ready?"
Reis also cared about this as much as Chun Ma and asked Yuan Xiang.
"Ah, that one has been sorted out. The only one who can accurately catch the monster now is 'Aqian'. I always sort it out first."
Although very reluctant, "Asahi" is definitely the main force of "Mist".
It also has the most number of sorties, so it is probably a reasonable decision to give top priority to preparations.
As Haruma's own feelings, it is absolutely meaningless.
"Monk in Spring, don't show such an expression."
Maybe it was the image that appeared on his face, scratching Haruma's head.
Although he feels like he is being treated like a child, he has actually been with his family since his grandfather's generation, so from the perspective of the image, he may look like a grandson.
Then, he smiled like a child who had succeeded in a prank that was inappropriate for his age.
"Besides, you won't be lagging behind that idiot from now on."
"What?"
Genzo suddenly said this, and while I was tilting my head, he led Haruma and the others directly to the innermost mobile armor hanger.
"Is this... an old type of mobile armor?"
It was not the thin figure of the "Saber" and "Sniper" that Haruma and the others were familiar with, but a squat silhouette that was completely inhuman.
What is currently widely deployed is probably more of the previous generation.
"This guy has a big arm...the ones used on the battle line were about five years ago. Now they are used to dismantle rubble or use mobile armor in the field for repair."
"In other words, it's not for fighting, but for work?"
"Yes. By the way, this guy is exclusive to our Thirteenth Skill Class. We call him 'Satin'."
After hearing what he said, and taking a closer look, I found the word "13" engraved on the mecha's shoulder.
Although it is an old machine, it can be seen that the repairs and maintenance have been well done.
As explained just now, it is probably still in service as a mobile armor for work use.
"...Then, why are we placed in front of this machine?"
Although I knew what this mobile armor was, why did I show it to Haruma and the others?
"This 'Satin' can make your wishes come true."
As he said that, A Yuan showed his smile again.
But before he could speak, a shrill alarm sounded in the hangar.
Then a broadcast from the bridge came from inside the ship.
"Send a distress signal from the densely populated area in the direction of our ship! It seems that it has been attacked by ghosts! Fully mobile armor, please start preparing for attack!"
The expected "worst" became a reality.
Genzo cursed fiercely and quickly issued instructions to the members of the technical team.
"Three pilots! I will notify you via communication when the details are ready! Anyway, you should prepare to set off first!"
"'yes!'"
From that place, I wanted to run to each other in my mobile armor, but Xion, who had arrived at some point, was flying lightly in the air... He was about to take the "Morning".
Chun Ma also immediately rushed into the cockpit and started the emergency operation.
"The city under attack is equipped with very little combat power! Each mecha must go to the rescue as soon as possible even if it takes a second!"
Under Anna's sharp instructions, Haruma suddenly accelerated the speed of the "Saber".
It took less than ten minutes for the four mobile armors sent by "Mist" to attack.
The first to arrive at the city where the distress signal was sent was indeed the fastest "Asahi".
(Is it better than that lake?)
Regardless of the correct number, at least it was much less than the Anixiong crowding in that lake.
Having said that, there are enough of them and they appear close to human life. From this point of view, the situation this time is undoubtedly much more serious.
"Theon, how's it going?"
"There have been many reactions. Judging from the signs, they are probably the same type as those slimes. They are currently concentrated along the river and have not yet appeared in the center of the city."
"...We have also contacted the local troops. Fortunately, there are almost all human military bases along the river, and the civilians have not been harmed!"
While listening to Anna's explanation, I looked along the river to the area that seemed to be the base, and found several mobile armors at the junction of the base and the city.
"Civilians were not harmed," which conversely means that military personnel were harmed.
The base is not large, and several mobile armors have been knocked down, leaving only a few.
"So, what's the plan?"
"It happened so suddenly. The people's evacuation is not over yet! Sorry, 'Assault' just rushed in to cause trouble! The remaining three mechas are scattered at the junction of the urban area and the base! No one should enter the urban area. .”
"'Understood!'"
"Understood!"
Anna's answer was similar. "Assault" lowered to the ground at a nearly vertical angle in one breath.
A slime happened to rush towards a local mobile armor, and I shot him through with the "Dragon Sword" from directly above.
"Rescue, rescue?!"
"Okay, rescue! If you can still do it, please go to the defense line with the mobile armor behind!"
He gave a hasty explanation and flew low inside the base towards the river without waiting for the other party's answer.
Although it is safer to fight from above, it is difficult for Xion, who is not good at shooting, to defeat him efficiently. Since no one can enter the city, it would be better to end it in close combat.
"But, although the people are weak, there are many of them."
Jaune muttered in a voice that only Theon could hear.
"This is a monster that has never been seen in the Ball Country... Do monsters also have local characteristics?"
