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In the face of the advanced military technology of the [Human Alliance], its traditional air defense means and defense technologies seem powerless.
Gino was so exhausted watching his base turn into a sea of fire. In the early morning sky at night, missiles were launched from time to time with weapons with flaming arcs at the base.
"Suzaku, let's quickly drive the KMF. After the missile attack, the Human Alliance will definitely launch a landing operation. I want to teach the Human Alliance a lesson."
Kururugi Suzaku nodded. He was also awakened by the sudden alarm, but when he discovered it, the missiles destroyed the base. Even if the ammunition depot, KMF hangar and command center had energy shields to protect them, they would still be destroyed if this continued.
"Should we proactively follow the trajectory of the [Human Alliance] missile launches to find and destroy the overseas fleet, or should we defend Hawaii?"
Gino's eyes flashed with determination and anger. He clenched his fists as if he wanted to tear the endless night apart.
"Suzaku, we can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative and strike directly! Find the Human Alliance's overseas fleet and fundamentally disrupt their offensive. This is far more meaningful than passively defending Hawaii. Our KMFs may be limited in number, but each one is the best of the best. As long as we can strike with precision, we will surely inflict heavy damage on the enemy."
Upon hearing this, Suzaku Kururugi's eyes flickered with agreement. He quickly analyzed the current situation. Passively accepting the attack would only lead to a quicker end. Who knew how much weaponry and ammunition the Human Alliance still had yet to deploy? Especially from the loud roar, it was clear it was large-caliber artillery. Even with sufficient energy, the energy shield wouldn't be able to withstand a few waves of attack if the enemy bombarded the base without any interference.
Chapter 159 The Last Battle 2 [Human Alliance] Are all special machines monsters?
"Gino, I agree with your assessment. But we must hurry. We must find and destroy their fleet before the Human Alliance's reinforcements arrive. At the same time, we need to leave some people behind to guard the base in case the enemy's marines launch a surprise attack."
"Very good, Suzaku. You will immediately organize a rapid response team from the pilots and mechas that can continue to fight. Select the most elite KMF pilots, and we will depart immediately. As for the defense of the base, leave it to the base commander. At the same time, contact all hidden strongholds and rear bases scattered across the Pacific and have them ready to provide support at any time. If they don't exist, we will be fighting alone."
As a Knight of the Round Table, Gino had the necessary tactical skills. He gave orders quickly, and every word he said revealed his unquestionable firmness.
Suzaku Kururugi sprang into action, fully aware that time was of the essence and that every second of delay could mean greater losses. After intense yet measured preparations, he assembled a squadron of top KMF pilots, culled from the survivors. Piloting their own mechas, they, like a pack of cheetahs poised for action, darted through the night for the decisive battle.
Gino no longer cared about driving the mass-produced version of Lancelot. He found his own special machine, Trist, which was a transformable KMF. In air combat, he had derived the mass-produced version of Lancelot. He carried out a surprise decapitation attack with the team led by Suzaku Kururugi, feeling both uneasy and expectant.
The survivors of the Bunitania base looked up at the sky and prayed silently for the warriors who flew out of the base to die. They hoped that the courage and wisdom of the warriors could lead them to victory and let the [Human Union] witness the true power of Bunitania.
At the same time, on the distant [Human Union] command ship, Shangguan Wen was also closely watching this sudden battle.
Facing Bunitanya's proactive attack, he curled up the corners of his mouth in a sneer, as if everything was within his expectations.
As long as the commander of Brunitania is not stupid, he will not wait to be beaten in vain. Even if he dies, he will send the situation of the attacking fleet back to the domestic capital Pandaragon.
"Send out mobile suits to intercept. At the same time, the fleet retreats 50 nautical miles northwest. Continue firing missiles to destroy the enemy's manpower and block any reinforcements that may appear from the Coronado Naval Base."
"Yes, Your Majesty"
The mobile suits carried by the Human Alliance's aircraft carriers and air battleships also launched an attack.
Kallen had been looking forward to it for a long time. After the first attack, she formed a formation with her subsequent teammates and, under the reports of early warning aircraft and radar, charged towards the team led by Gino and Suzaku Kururugi.
?On the battlefield, where the flaming phoenix is.
Kallen, who was originally preparing to bully the weak, heard the warning data sent by the airborne early warning aircraft and found that the leader was a special-purpose KMF. She couldn't help but mutter to herself:
"Hmm? It's the Bnitanian Empire's custom-built machine... the Knights of the Round Table?"
"I am Gino Wainberug, the Third Knight of the Round Table, a member of the Order of the Knights of the Round Table, under His Majesty the Emperor of the Holy Bunitanian Empire. Tell me your name, Ace of the Human Alliance."
When Gino's custom KMF rushed to the battle circle with weapons in hand, he discovered that the leading Flame Phoenix was also a [Human Union] machine compared to the other MS.
He did not make any sneak attacks or surprise attacks at the first moment. Instead, he announced his name on the public channel and assumed a fighting stance, just like knights fighting in the Middle Ages.
I have to say, this trick is definitely useless against those veterans on the battlefield. But it is still very useful for those guys with chivalrous spirit and Kallen.
"[Human Union] His Majesty the Empire's direct mobile suit unit, Kallen Benizuki, whose unit is the Sun Phoenix Gundam."
Seeing the opponent's situation, Kallen also gave her own name. Then she directly controlled the Flame Phoenix to attack KMF Drizzt, the third Knight of the Round Table.
At the beginning of the battle, Gino knew that his own private machine, Drizzt, was no match for Kallen's Flame Phoenix. The energy driving power of the machine was very different, and the weapons were no longer on the same level. The only thing he was confident of was his driving skills, which were not inferior to the opponent's pilot.
"Whizzing"
"Boom"
"Chong"
Accompanied by loud noises and battle sounds, the Flame Phoenix and Trist were fighting fiercely. The close-range combat was like two phantoms colliding and dodging at high speed.
If we only talk about the machine's condition, the Flame Phoenix machine is stronger than Drizzt, but his actual driving skills are indeed superior to the current Red Moon Kallen. In this situation of adding and subtracting, when both sides control their own machines to fight, they temporarily fell into a slightly stalemate.
In this stalemate, Gino's eyes grew sharper. He knew that to win this battle, he couldn't rely solely on brute force, but on wits. He began to take advantage of Drizzt's agility, constantly circling the Flame Phoenix at high speed, looking for Kallen's weakness.
Every time they got close, a faint light flickered from Drizzt's mech, a testament to his energy being pushed to its limit and a reflection of Gino's unyielding will. "Kallen, your mech may be powerful, but don't forget, combat isn't just a test of strength!"
Gino challenged his opponent through the communicator, with a barely perceptible firmness in his voice.
Kallen heard this, a sneer curling her lips. Naturally, she wouldn't be swayed by Gino's words. Under her control, the Flame Phoenix resembled a real phoenix. When its wings of light spread, each flap carried a blazing flame, attempting to completely devour Drizzt. However, Gino's cunning was beyond her expectations, constantly trying to exploit the blind spots of Kallen's machine's vision. But Gino underestimated the Flame Phoenix.
During a contact collision, a beam hidden blade suddenly appeared in front of the Flame Phoenix's heel and kicked towards Gino.
Facing this sudden attack, Gino immediately blocked it with Drizzt's main melee weapon, only to be chopped into several pieces by the opponent's beam sword. If Gino hadn't reacted quickly enough and the energy shield system commonly installed on the Knights of the Round Table's special machine hadn't been, his special machine would probably have been cut in two by the Flame Phoenix's hidden beam blade on its foot.
In the subsequent battle, Gino quickly drew out the Radiation Wave Sword and blocked it with the Energy Light Shield. He soon discovered that the opponent he had chosen was an Iron Hedgehog.
"The damn [Human Union]'s special equipment is all monsters."
Chapter 160: The Final Battle 3: Jino Captured, Suzaku Died
It seemed as if a decision had been made. Gino, who was approaching his opponent to fight, suddenly retreated in his KMF. Then the KMF Drizzt belonging to the Knights of the Round Table quickly flew into the air. Then it transformed into a fighter-like shape.
"Do you think I'll be afraid of you if we play air combat?"
Seeing the opponent's situation, Karin, who had just been fighting like crazy, showed a mocking smile. Then, without hesitation, she drove the Flame Phoenix into the sky.
In Shangguan Wen's "House of Time and Spirit", Kallen piloted the Flame Phoenix and faced an attack from high-speed stealth fighters of the same model. Her Flame Phoenix could not transform into a fighter, but that did not mean she could not catch up with the opponent's slow and outdated F.
Indeed, in an air battle within the atmosphere, if KMF does not have an energy shield, and the opponent has enough missiles, it will be easy to be trapped in the opponent's missile sea and be surrounded.
Even seventh-generation KMFs like Drizzt and Lancelot can overwhelm everything when faced with a large number of beyond-visual-range missiles. However, the energy shield of this seventh-generation KMF is not invincible, nor is it the Strike Freedom Gundam!
In the world of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, because the complete missile technology tree is not yet developed, all that is developed are outdated missiles similar to those from the 60s and 70s. All countries' understanding of air combat remains at the level of high-altitude, high-speed fighters and large bombers from the end of World War II. Especially after the army's new weapon, the KMF, showed its prowess. Even the Bunitania Empire stopped developing fighter jets, and instead planned to give the powerful new weapon, the KMF, strong air combat capabilities.
As a product of this idea, the seventh generation KMF dedicated machine of the Knights of the Round Table has become a representative. Moreover, the energy light shield and long-range energy missiles can be said to allow it to crush those fighters equipped only with rocket pods and machine guns.
As for enemies like bombers and KMF transport planes, let alone them. If you encounter this KMF in the sky, you will be in trouble.
Unfortunately, with the invasion of Shangguan Wen, reality has proven to Brunitania that you have chosen the wrong technology tree.
Even if Brunitania catches up quickly and has the help of plug-ins from World C, the technological gap cannot be made up in just two months.
"Damn, it actually has the ability to fly in aerial combat? My Drizzt, in fighter form, is far superior to other KMFs of the same generation, but this machine can actually follow me closely. Damn it!"
When Gino saw the Kallen instantly spread its wings of light and chase after it, he couldn't help but curse again.
But at this point, Gino couldn't make any other changes. The Flame Phoenix carved a dazzling trail through the air, rapidly closing the distance between it and Gino's private aircraft. Gino's expression grew grim, realizing that this opponent was no pushover, especially in aerial combat. The Flame Phoenix's agility and speed far exceeded his expectations.
"Adjust flight attitude and prepare for attack!"
Gino quickly issued a command, and his KMF flexibly flipped in the air, instantly deploying an energy shield that covered his entire body to protect him from any unexpected events. Simultaneously, the missile launcher beneath the aircraft locked onto its target, preparing to fire a short-range energy missile.
However, as if Kallen had foreseen everything, the Flame Phoenix executed a series of dazzling, high-difficulty maneuvers in the air, its head-mounted close-in weapon system spewing flames, obliterating the missiles. Using the smoke from the explosion, the Flame Phoenix avoided the blast zone, slamming on the pedals and rapidly pursuing. "It's time to end this farce, Gino!" Kallen's voice rang through the communication channel, unwavering resolve. Before she had finished speaking, the Flame Phoenix suddenly radiated a dazzling light, a sign that its energy systems were operating at full capacity. Immediately afterwards, a faint energy shield emerged from its surface, providing additional protection for the ensuing close combat. Seeing this, Gino was secretly surprised that a [Human Alliance] machine had such a protective feature, but he did not retreat. Instead, he unleashed his full potential, preparing for the decisive aerial battle.
The two aces crossed mid-air, the sparks from the collision of energy shields lighting up half the sky, followed by the roar of metal clashing as the two forces clashed fiercely in the air. The battle entered a white-hot stage. The Flame Phoenix, with its superior maneuverability and advanced close combat weaponry, constantly sought opportunities to break through Gino's defenses, while Gino was thinking about how to break through the situation. Suddenly, the Flame Phoenix's beam saber was much longer than his radiation sword...
"Gino, hold on, I'm here to help you"
Freed from the restraints of the other mobile suits of the Human Alliance, Kururugi Suzaku piloted his beloved Lancelot towards Gino and Kallen.
The deployed energy missiles interfered with the Flame Phoenix's pursuit of Trist.
"Tsk, annoying flies! I'm sending you off with me. Do you really think I haven't received any 1v2 combat training?"
Kallen, who was furious, no longer hid. The beam rifle in Flame Phoenix's right hand suppressed Lancelot, preventing him from getting close to support Drizzt, while with her left hand she operated the beam saber to chase and slash at Drizzt.
"Double speed!"
Kallen activated one of the Flame Phoenix's secret weapons, which allowed the machine to enter double acceleration mode for a short period of time. However, the price was that after the mode ended, the overall performance of the machine would be reduced to only one tenth of its original power. To eliminate the two annoying flies in front of her, it was all worth it.
Faced with the Flame Phoenix activating the double acceleration mode, Gino and Suzaku Kururugi were dumbfounded. Originally, the Flame Phoenix's body performance crushed their KMF, and they had just gained the upper hand in a two-on-one situation, but the opponent used a killer move - the double acceleration mode. How could they fight back?
Faced with such a dire situation, the first one eliminated by Kallen in 2.6 was Gino. He was hit by two boomerangs thrown from the shoulders by the Flame Phoenix. He was unable to dodge left and right in time, and his front and rear energy wings were cut off, forcing him to make an emergency landing on the sea.
"Gino!!"
"Don't worry about him, now it's Suzaku Kururugi's turn!"
Faced with the Flame Phoenix that far exceeded its radar and sensory response, the GEASS that was not planted by Lelouch survived and blocked it with all its might. After counterattacking more than ten times, the Lancelot it was piloting was cut in two from the front by a beam saber, turning into brilliant sparks in the sky.
When Gino came out of Drizzt's cockpit, he looked up and saw his good friend Suzaku Kururugi died under the beam saber of the Flame Phoenix.
"Suzaku!!!".
Chapter 161 The Death of the Curly Haired Man
Even Charles, who had predicted the Empire's losses through World C, lost his composure and fell into his chair when he heard the latest battle report on the West Coast from his eldest son, Xiu Zenel. His blood pressure suddenly soared, and he roared, "What are you doing?"
"What, Xiuzenel? Tell me, the Empire's naval base in Hawaii was captured by the Human Union, one Knight of the Round Table was killed and one captured, and important ports and military bases on the west coast were attacked by Human Union bombers and missiles and have become a sea of fire?"
Xiu Zenel nodded heavily. Now that they had gone to war with the Human Union, they were at such a disadvantage that their homeland was engulfed in flames. This was the first time since the founding and expansion of Brunitania that this had happened. Xiu Zenel knew without even thinking about how great the military and political impact would be.
Fortunately, my father used GEASS to control the EU's top management and tied them firmly to the Brunitania chariot.
"Xuzenel, establish a defense line on the west coast and prepare for the worst. If Pandaragon is lost, you children will hide your identities and live well."
Listening to his father's words, Xiu Zenel looked at him in astonishment. Was this still the father he knew? Why did he feel like he was about to admit defeat?
"Xuzenel, you and your brother Odysseus were originally the most suitable candidates for the next emperor of the empire, but now I have been made to bear the title of the king of a fallen nation. Unfortunately, it has also endangered your life. If you want an heir, now is the time. Once you have one, you can take your mother's surname and keep it hidden."
When Xiu Zenel looked at his father again, he found that he had suddenly aged a lot, like a candle in the wind, ready to die at any time.
Complex emotions surged in Xiuzenel's heart. He took a step forward, wanting to hold his father's trembling shoulders, but seemed afraid of disturbing the imperial monarch's fragility at this moment.
"Father, we are not in despair yet. The glory and splendor of the empire cannot be destroyed easily. Although the Knights of the Round Table have lost two men, we still have more warriors; although the west coast has been severely damaged, the foundation of the empire is still there, and the EU is our solid cannon fodder." Charles looked up at his son, a complex light flashing in his eyes - there was relief, but also helplessness.
"My child, your courage and determination are my greatest pride. But war is never determined by individual will; it is cruel and realistic. I have reigned for many years, witnessing the rise and expansion of empires, and I know all too well that prosperity must inevitably decline. Today, the power of the [Human Union] is no longer what it once was, and we must face reality."
"I'm sure you've found a lot of information about GEASS and World C."
Xiu Zenel nodded. He had indeed found out a lot. When he learned that there was a mysterious power in the world, he was completely dumbfounded. But Xiu Zenel was Xiu Zenel after all, and he quickly adjusted himself.
Charles did not hide it:
"Just before I came to see you, I wanted to use the Sword of Damocles from World C to kill Shangguan Wen, a person from another world. I didn't expect that he would be so powerful that he would backfire and turn me into this withered skeleton in a grave. I'm sorry to disappoint you."
Xiuzenai hurriedly grabbed Charles' hand, tears in his eyes, and said:
"No, Father, you did not disappoint me. You have always been a good father."
Charles waved his hand, took a deep breath, and continued:
"I asked you to prepare for the worst, not because I truly want to give up, but because I hope to preserve a spark of hope for the empire. If things really reach a point of no return, you and your brothers and sisters can survive, continuing the bloodline of Bnitania. Perhaps one day, you can rebuild the empire's glory."
Xiu Zenel clenched his fists and said in a firm voice:
"Father, I refuse to be a deserter. The fate of the empire is our shared responsibility. I beg to lead the army and personally march to the west coast, swearing to defend every inch of this territory to the death."
Charles shook his head, his expression full of love and determination:
"No, Xiuzenel, your value lies in the future, not in your present sacrifice. The future of the empire needs you to lead. Remember, a true leader must not only know how to win a war, but also know when to conserve strength for the right moment."
After saying that, Charles slowly stood up. Although his body looked even weaker and his hair turned completely white in an instant, the fire of determination was rekindled in his eyes.
"Pass the order to strengthen the defense of the east coast and mobilize all available resources to support the west coast. I will fight the [Human Union] to the bitter end. Even if I die and my country is destroyed, I want the world to remember that Brunitania never gives up easily!"
"In addition, I authorize the Imperial Chancellor, Xiuzenel EL-Bunitania, to be the Imperial Crown Prince. If I unfortunately pass away, Xiuzenel will lead you to continue your journey."
"Yes, Your Majesty"
The First Knight Bismarck, who was guarding on the side, nodded painfully. He also witnessed His Majesty's battle in World C. This once powerful emperor was heading towards death.
Xiuzenel gazed at his father's resolute back, his heart surging with unprecedented respect and determination. He knew that from this moment on, he would shoulder a greater responsibility. Not only would he have to fight for the empire's survival, but he would also have to uphold his father's unyielding will and safeguard the empire's last hope.
So, Xiuzenel sprang into action, organizing the defense and counterattack along the west coast while secretly preparing a retreat plan to ensure the survival of the empire in the worst-case scenario. In this war that hinged on the fate of the empire, the battle between Brunitania and the Human Union had only just begun its second round.
"Humph, shameless Lao Deng, you actually want to use some kind of decapitation tactic on me. I don't know who gave you the courage, C World?"
CC, the maid serving Shangguan Wen tea, rolled her eyes. What did she mean by the courage given by the C World? The C World was essentially a collection of mind, memory, and subconsciousness, a form of space. Entering the C World was like entering one's own and others' subconscious realm, allowing one to observe the deepest layers of one's own mind and memories.
You are like an infant with instincts. If you deal with God, you are simply courting death.
CC, who also witnessed this scene in World C, sighed:
"I never thought Charles would end up like this. It's a pity that a great hero has come to an end."
Cornelia, Lelouch and other members of the Bunitanian royal family who were witnesses were silent. No matter what Charles was like before his death, as his children, they had to show grief after his death, even Lelouch who wanted to kill his father with his own hands.
As his son, he had to maintain that superficial respect, at least in front of others.
Cornelia, the princess of the Bunitanian Empire, pursed her lips, a mixture of emotions welling up within her. She remembered her father as a powerful figure, forever standing at the pinnacle of the empire, guarding the royal family's glory with an iron fist. Now, all of this seemed to have vanished with Charles's defeat in World C. But she knew the future of the empire, the fate of her family, would not stand still because of the fall of one man. She had to step forward and shoulder this responsibility, even if the road ahead was fraught with obstacles.