Since the establishment of ME Corp, this might be its day of heaviest losses, even greater than the Third Honkai Eruption that occurred in Nagazora a year ago.
Although ME Corp's headquarters was located in Nagazora at the time, and the Third Honkai Eruption nearly destroyed the entire city, ME Corp's losses in that disaster were not significant, for some inexplicable reason.
But today, ME Corp suffered an invasion by the smallest number of people since its founding, yet the damage caused was enough to set a new record, even though the opponent was just one person. This was undoubtedly a war, a one-man war!
Inside the ME Corp building, layer upon layer of reinforced concrete provided excellent soundproofing, but as the sound of artillery fire outside grew more intense, even the castle-like building could no longer completely block it out.
Even without being on the battlefield, the people inside the building could still imagine the fierce battle outside. That god-like, towering figure, even a fleeting glimpse of it, would be unforgettable for a lifetime.
It was foreseeable that even if ME Corp could eventually eliminate the rampaging Honkai Beasts, the price paid would surely be painful.
But for the personnel remaining inside the building, this was all an irrelevant afterthought. What they were about to face was an enemy more terrifying than the Honkai Beasts.
In a somewhat narrow corridor, dozens of soldiers in mechanical exoskeletons were aiming their weapons at the sole outsider in the area. The muzzles of their guns never ceased flashing, the deafening rattle of gunfire filled the air, and countless bullets tore through the air, leaving faint trails as they flew towards the intruder.
Perhaps a few minutes ago, the soldiers would have laughed at the intruder's overconfidence. To attempt to breach the heavily guarded ME Corp all by himself.
Although Anti-Entropy was most famous for its Titan mechs, it was precisely because of their dedication to machinery that they were also a step ahead of Schicksal in the training of ordinary soldiers.
While mechs performed far better than ordinary human soldiers on most battlefields, a mech was ultimately just a weapon. Humans were always the foundation of Anti-Entropy.
Whether it was the pilots required for the Titan mechs or the more versatile ordinary soldiers, Anti-Entropy's combat strength could never be separated from the human element.
The research, development, and mass production of mechs spurred industrial development, and the mass production of high-quality weapons also made it possible to arm more soldiers.
Although mass-produced soldiers had no advantage when encountering Schicksal's elite Valkyries, their greater versatility and relatively low cost still earned them a place in Anti-Entropy's force composition.
For example, in a confined space like this, smaller soldiers naturally had an advantage over bulky Titan mechs.
Although these well-equipped soldiers were generally quite capable, each at the level of a top-tier special forces unit from a major nation, capable of starring in their own 'Return of the Soldier King' movie in a city setting, when faced with being completely outmatched in both individual strength and equipment, they could only be crushed.
This man who called himself Black Fox was behaving in a way that was simply not human.
Although the greatsword on his back was tightly wrapped in black cloth, making it impossible to see clearly, its terrifying size was enough to prove its considerable weight. Yet, Black Fox showed no sign of being burdened.
Under a faint cyan glow, Black Fox's speed was so fast that it left only afterimages in the air, impossible to lock onto with the naked eye. He could even run on the ceiling as if on flat ground, as if gravity had no effect on him at all.
The trails of bullets chased the cyan afterimage, but it was a futile effort. His method of movement, which defied the laws of physics, was simply not something firearms could track.
Though they hadn't seen him use any weapons, he himself was already the most terrifying weapon. Every move he made was precise, and after every encounter, a momentary flash of electricity would take down an enemy.
Cyan light flickered. Ming Yu had already grabbed the last soldier by the neck. The force of inertia slammed the armored soldier hard against the wall. The steel exoskeleton collided with the wall with a crisp sound, and a sudden flash of lightning from his hand instantly paralyzed the soldier's body.
Tossing aside the unconscious body, Ming Yu looked at the fallen human soldiers behind him and couldn't help but let out a long breath.
Although the past few minutes of fighting were nothing to him, this was the first time he had used such tactics in actual combat, which inevitably consumed a bit more of his energy.
He hadn't deployed the Lunar Abyss Armor, only using the power of the Dustless Sword to assist himself. This was not only to hide his identity but also as a form of training for himself.
From the very beginning, Ming Yu had a clear understanding of his own strength. Although he had now obtained two Divine Keys and even possessed a set of armor comparable to the Godslayer Armor, his core ability was still himself; all external items were merely aids.
Equipment was, after all, just equipment. A person's own ability was the core. And in order to adapt to this epic divine equipment as soon as possible, he had to temper himself more rigorously.
After taking a few breaths to recover, Ming Yu once again walked deeper into the building.
His target was still further inside.
And in the air, the presence of more powerful enemies could already be felt.
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Above ME Corp, hidden by a thick layer of clouds, the Nemesis hovered silently.
Watching the green dot representing Ming Yu on the screen move deeper into ME Corp's main building, the worry on Higokumaru's face grew heavier.
Ming Yu hadn't explained much to her about the purpose of this attack.
Although this operation needed to be kept secret, to hide it even from her, his accomplice, clearly indicated there were unusual circumstances involved.
Although Ming Yu had fought the First Herrscher just a few days ago for revenge, Higokumaru knew this operation was different from that one. With Cocolia not at ME Corp, Ming Yu wouldn't do something like taking out his anger on others.
Or rather, he wouldn't drag the entire ME Corp headquarters into the flames of war for simple displaced anger.
Looking at the smoke-billowing ME Corp on the screen, Higokumaru couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Though strictly speaking, she hadn't known Ming Yu for a very long time, the girl could feel the kindness in his heart.
Back in the Stigmata Space, even when faced with her, the main culprit, Ming Yu was still able to forgive her sins. How could he possibly involve so many innocent people in a large-scale attack for the sake of targeted revenge?
An invasion like this was bound to have casualties. And for Ming Yu to carry out this attack, willing to bear such a heavy sin, his goal must be enormous.
Of course, the risk must also be extremely high. Not just invading ME Corp, Ming Yu's subsequent actions would surely be even more dangerous.
Thinking of the request Ming Yu had made not long ago, a blush crept onto Higokumaru's face, but her clear blue eyes became even more resolute.
Tightening her grip on the Honkai Energy Neutralizing Reagent in her hand, the girl's soft whisper could be heard:
"Whether it's heaven or hell ahead, I will walk with you to the end!"