Chapter 1 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Date: Earth Federation Calendar (E.F.C.) Year 107, September 9th

Location: Planet Alpha, Star Sector Perseus C9.

Qin Hao lay in a shell crater by the beach, and he was surrounded by fire and brimstone, as well as the torn arms of his squadmates.

That was the fourth offensive by the Federation Army on Isis Beach. Even though the federation’s bombers had already carpet-bombed the surroundings of the beach landing, it was clear that the method was not particularly effective against the Insectoids. When the mechanized army started its land offensive, they still encountered stiff resistance.

The fourth offensive had clearly failed. Of the thousands of mechanized soldiers, only a few were left alive in the shell craters, and Qin Hao was one of them.

Hiss… Hiss…

Hearing the clear sound of an insect by his ears, Qin Hao tensed up once again and grabbed an electromagnetic rifle. That was his last crutch. While there were barely any rounds left in the magazine, it was still something that could protect his life.

“F*ck this! I probably won’t be going back alive. Just come at me! Taking down one is fine, taking down two is even better!” Qin Hao roared as he lay by the edge of the crater and took shots at one of the approaching giant bugs.

Rat tat tat!

The electromagnetic rifle spew fire as bullets like a torrent of metal. It shredded a giant beetle about ten meters away. The two-meter-tall bug dropped dead, but it did not bring Qin Hao any joy because opposite him, hundreds of giant beetles were fast approaching. Worse still, a red warning light had already begun flashing on his electromagnetic rifle. That meant, he had less than ten shots left in his magazine.

“Sh*t.” Qin Hao held the rifle tightly. Against such a huge number of giant beetles, he knew that it was all over.

…

Screeech!

Following a shriek, a golden horned beetle rushed toward Qin Hao. At that moment, Qin Hao had run dry; his electromagnetic rifle had just fired its last round and could no longer shoot.

Whoosh!

The giant beetle raised its forearm, and that bone-like arthropodal part was as sharp as a razor. It was stained in crimson, so clearly, a number of mechanized soldiers had already died by its hands!

Hiss… Hiss…

The giant beetle opened its mandibles excitedly, revealing a disgusting green mucus. It was obviously planning to have Qin Hao for dinner once it was done killing him!

“Uff!!” The giant beetle’s forearm pierced into Qin Hao’s thigh and drew red as it pulled its scything arm out.

Hisss… Hisss…

The giant beetle licked its forearm that was stained with Qin Hao’s blood. While its’ insectoid face could not form any expressions, Qin Hao could still sense its excitement and glee.

“You want to eat me? Dream on! I’ll take you down with me!” Qin Hao roared. Right then, he had forgotten what fear was, and in his rage, he pulled out an energy hand grenade from around his waist.

Screech!

The giant bug was not without intelligence, and it knew the destructive power of an energy grenade. Thus, the moment Qin Hao pulled the item out, it shrieked and wanted to kill Qin Hao before he could prime the grenade.