Bad Born Blood Chapter 241

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Yanaka’s test vehicle MAU is, strictly speaking, a heavy bipedal tank.

Clank, clank.

A reloaded machine gun protruded from the test machine’s forearm, and the single-shot turret on its back moved precisely to target the approaching Legion.

“Is that all there is to the armament? A machine gun and a turret?”

-This is enough.

“That weapon has already been unleashed on them. They won’t be hit by the same attack twice, you idiot!”

– I’ve replaced it with high-powered bullets. I’ll finish it off by pouring firepower onto the surface. There’s no need to consider civilian casualties here.

Damn, this idiot doesn’t know. He doesn’t seem to have any intention of understanding.

‘Yanaka’s knowledge is short.’

There was little understanding of how the transcendent fighting machines and superhumans fought.

‘Don’t fall victim to the same attack or technique twice. Come up with a countermeasure somehow and exploit the enemy’s weakness.’

I sighed. I could clearly see Yanaka being destroyed by Legion.

The legion that had been pursuing us entered the open space. They holstered their guns and raised their melee weapons. They probably thought that their personal firearms would have difficulty penetrating the armor of the test machine.

-Stay behind me for a moment. I’m going.

Yanaka said curiously.

Kiing.

The test pilot took a step forward and extended his arm with the machine gun attached to it.

Kiririririk!

A different operating sound was heard than before. A shaking sound spread from inside the machine gun.

-If you are monsters, I will become a monster hunter-!!

Yanaka screamed.

And then, literally, ‘saturation’ struck.

Kwaaaaang! Boom!

The streams of fire extending from the machine gun each caused an explosion like lightning.

Kwa- Aaaaah!

The Legion flinched as well. The firepower was extraordinary.

‘It’s not the level of high power I expected.’

It was a high-powered special bullet. It seemed as if the firepower had been condensed, and each time it exploded, a pillar of fire flashed.

‘Money is melting away.’

It was a firepower that ignored economic efficiency. It’s not that they don’t make compressed bullets with such destructive power because they can’t make them elsewhere. It’s just that they don’t produce them because they cost too much money.

Kwaaaaang! Boom! Boom!

The firepower was so powerful that even I was surprised. The empty lot was a wasteland. The continuous roaring noises made me feel like my eardrums were going to burst.

This is probably what they mean when they say the world is shaking.

-Ha, hahaha, hahahaha!

Yanaka didn’t stop firing until he ran out of ammunition. The test machine’s single-shot turret tracked and sniped the Legion through the dust and flames.

T-ing!

With each volley of fire from the single-shot turrets, the Legion could be heard staggering through the dust.

‘They were surprised by the firepower that exceeded their expectations.’

It is understandable why Deputy Minister Yanaka and Ismail came forward with confidence. If this much firepower is poured out in a short period of time, it would be difficult to withstand it.

One of the conditions the Federation demanded from the MAU was a fighting power that overwhelmed the Legion.

The Federation must have studied the legions of the Royal Guards on a regular basis. You must be familiar with their combat capabilities and specifications.

‘… … But they are not a normal legion.’

A combat machine that only follows orders, with its humanity wiped out. It was a ‘ghost soldier’ ​​that used human brains as parts.

Drrrrr… … .

The machine gun’s rotation was slowing down. The firepower projection was coming to an end.

-Move, right?

Yanaka’s panicked voice spread.

Kiiing.

The glare of the two Legion machines pierced the smoke. They were moving, though staggering.

Sssss.

The legions emerged, shaking off the smoke that had engulfed their bodies. Their armor was a mess, but there was no fatal damage.

‘Avoid what you should avoid, and take what you should get hit with.’

The Legion’s damage was evenly spread.

-how?

A typical reinforced exoskeleton, no matter how strong, would not be able to withstand it. However, they are a full-body machine armor, and only need to protect their brains. They are combat machines that can withstand even the worst battlefield.

“Don’t panic. It’s a common occurrence in real combat for ambitiously planned attacks to fail. The important thing is to make the next plan and move forward.”

-If we can’t end it in a firefight, there are other ways…

Yanaka’s plans were disrupted.

“Don’t be stupid. The fight isn’t over. Use your brain. I’ll deal with the one-eyed guy, and you take care of the other guy.”

Contrary to what I said, I didn’t expect much from Yanaka. Yanaka’s test machine would be miserable against Legion.

‘A legion containing the brains of warriors who have experienced all kinds of hardships.’

The Legion would rip Yanaka’s cockpit off and easily twist her neck. If they could only close the distance, it would happen in an instant.

‘shit…….’

If you fight, Yanaka will die here. That’s why I hate stubborn kids.

“Kid, you run away. Those guys are after me anyway. They won’t chase you.”

-what?

“Are your ears blocked? I don’t want to die protecting you.”

Before Yanaka could come to his senses, the Legion moved. They too had recovered from the shock of the saturation.

-Lu, Kaus, and Custoria.

But instead of attacking, Legion extended his index finger to me and spoke to me.

-… … His Majesty is waiting for you. Fulfill your duties as a citizen of the Empire.

The legion that left those words was retreating.

I looked up. Federal air vehicles were swarming in.

Chijik.

I can hear Deputy Secretary Ismael’s transmission. I know the matter is done before he can even speak.

-As of now, Mr. Lucas Custoria is under the protection of the Bellato Federation.

… … It was a dramatic conclusion.

I liked Ishmael. How many times have I ever had someone do something faster than I expected? It was the first time in a while that my worst expectations were wrong.

* * *

I climbed onto the tester’s arm and headed to the handicraft workshop with Yanaka.

As soon as I arrived, I brushed off Yanaka’s front teeth as promised to me.

Kwa- Jik!

My fist landed on Yanaka’s face. I controlled the force well enough. If I smashed the chin, Yanaka would be on baby food for several months.

“Ugh, ugh, ugh.”

Yanaka, dressed in a pilot’s uniform, hesitated. Behind her, a test plane that had completed actual combat was being serviced by a handcraftsman.

“If the paperwork hadn’t been processed faster than scheduled, you would have died and I would have been in danger.”

“I’m sorry about that. But you’re not my problem. I did what I thought I should do. Thud, oh, shit.”

Yanaka spat out her broken teeth repeatedly on the floor and frowned. She didn’t avoid my punishment. She must have known that she had made a big mistake.

“It’s none of your business, but I have more experience than you. In urgent situations, I had to rely on my judgment. This time, you just got lucky. Remember, if you act like this, you won’t last long.”

“… … I don’t plan on living long, but I’ll remember.”

That talkative brat really irritates me.

I slapped Yanaka on the cheek.

Ouch!

Yanaka’s cheek burst open, knocking her molars out of place.

“I just got hit because I had no shame.”

When I thought about it, I wondered if I was qualified to teach just because I was cheap.

Well, whatever. Yanaka doesn’t know my past either. Let’s be a little shameless.

“I have no complaints about what happened. But there’s one thing I’m curious about. Why did you tell me to run away alone at the end?”

“Because the clumsy brat is a nuisance.”

I spoke calmly and wiped the blood from my hands.

“Even so, my presence would have been helpful in terms of power. Were you trying to save me? Even though you’ve only seen me a few times?”

I snorted.

“Illusions are a given. I thought it would be better to move alone than to be bothered by you.”

“That’s nonsense… … .”

“Believe it or not, whatever you want. I hope I never have to fight with you again. It was a terrible experience.”

I suddenly miss the Empire. There, if I made a rational decision, they followed me whether I liked it or not. Whether they were my superiors or subordinates. No one acted like a brat.

‘No, I was the one who acted like the brat the most there.’

I smiled bitterly.

Soon, Deputy Secretary Ishmael and the Federation soldiers came towards me.

“Yes, yes, I understand. We’ve secured it for now. As for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ah, for now, it would be best not to nitpick. We haven’t decided exactly how much it’s worth.”

Deputy Minister Ismael was constantly communicating as he approached me. His voice was slightly hoarse. He must have had a hard day. However, he probably didn’t get a single moment of rest.

“… … Ah, Mr. Luca. I’m glad you’re safe. I was quite nervous, too.”

Ishmael stood in front of me and cut off the communication.

“It was close. Because of that kid.”

“Yanaka is still a trainee. Don’t push him too hard. It’s my fault too. I thought I could suppress the Legion with the firepower of the test machine. Something is a bit strange. Those Legions.”

Ishmael pointed out sharply. He is the deputy director of the Strategic Weapons Research Department. He must have judged it based on the Legion’s normal combat power.

“Because it’s a different category from the normal legion.”

I stopped talking and swallowed my words. From now on, the information I have will be an asset for negotiations. I must not waste it, even if it is a favor.

‘I’m not in exile yet. This is temporary protection pending an asylum application.’

Ishmael said he would pass the asylum screening without a hitch. Even if that were true, if he were to spill the beans, he could be abandoned.

“Anyway, there will likely be some diplomatic friction over this incident. It’s been a while since the Empire has openly conducted a military operation in Border City.”

“You said earlier that there is a three-nation pact in Border City.”

“That’s a secret… … but I guess there’s nothing to hide from you. The operation of Border City was funded by the agreements and capital of the three countries. Not only in the Federation Territory, but anywhere in the Empire, there is no place with so many alien races mixed together. No country would want to have so many alien races flowing into their cities. The Federation, which claims to be a multi-ethnic nation, is no exception.”

“Border City is a giant testing ground and a garbage dump. Not just for the Federation, but for other nations as well.”

I expected it. Border City had a strange identity even though it was part of Bellato.

The agreement between the three nations forced the alien races into one place.

‘I want to make contact with aliens and extract their technology and information, but… … I don’t want to risk getting mixed up.’

Ishmael continued speaking.

“The survival of Border City is beneficial to all three countries. Potential chaos that is difficult to keep nearby can be sent here. That is why Border City secretly ignores the common sense level of spying and military activities of other countries. Border City is a bomb that can collapse at any time if one country is determined to do so and controls it from behind.”

There was a reason why Border City was able to survive. Everyone wanted it to survive.

When a trash can bursts, the stench spreads across the planet Novas. However, if you only throw away trash in designated areas, other areas will be relatively clean.

“I want to make sure that my patron, Jafar, is safe.”

“That won’t be possible right now. It’s temporary protection, but for now, we’ve secured Mr. Luca’s identity. For better or worse. You won’t be free until you pass the asylum process.”

I squinted my eyes. This was expected. Asking for protection, in other words, is willing to put on a leash.

“… … Even if I get through, I don’t think I’ll be free.”

From now on, you have to be prepared to loosen the leash somehow, so that you can break it and run away if necessary.

Ishmael maintained a calm expression at my words.

“Once Mr. Jafar regains consciousness, I will allow him to communicate. This is a personal promise from me. It seems that Mr. Luca and Mr. Jafar have a ‘special relationship.’”

I held back the curse that was rising to my throat. I held it back so long that I felt blood gushing from my throat.

You have to endure it, Luca. It’s better for me to leave this damn misunderstanding alone. At least I’ll have a chance to communicate with Jafar.

The taste of patience’s blood lingered in my mouth.