Chapter 7 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Arty fire! Take cover!” a veteran on the base cried.

Swishhh! Qin Hao almost instinctively rolled as he rushed for cover. The few mess cooks behind him were clueless, but when they saw their squad leader rush for cover, they followed suit.

Boom!!!

At that moment, the blob landed, and the high-concentration plasma instantly engulfed a Gauss defense cannon. The plasma that splashed all over after the explosion still possessed terrifying lethality, and several mechanized soldiers did not manage to find cover in time. As such, they were hit by the flying plasma and reduced to a crisp.

Mechanized infantry were the cheapest cannon fodder on the entire battlefield. They were not equipped with any armor that could defend them against an enemy’s frontal attacks. Although the powered exoskeletons provided them with extra strength and agility, defense-wise they were of no help at all.

“Boss, it’s too dangerous here. Let’s withdraw.”

“Bullsh*t, where can you withdraw to? Which part of Isis Beach isn’t dangerous?”

“Even if you manage to withdraw from the battlefield, then what? The battlefield recorder on your shoulder will mark you as a deserter. Based on wartime military law, that is a capital crime!”

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The several mess cooks who had never been on the battlefield were almost scared to the point of pissing themselves. Even a few mechanized soldiers nearby were also shivering in fear. At first glance, it was obvious they were fresh meat that had never seen a combat zone.

Qin Hao leaned behind his cover as he carefully observed every movement on the battlefield. Being a mess cook was not without its perks. At least, a mess cook would normally not receive combat orders.

Just like the current situation, despite the bombardment from the plasma worms, the mechanized soldiers still had to rush out of the bunker. They needed to take control of the Gauss Cannons to return fire and also charge beyond the perimeter to stop the giant beetles from advancing.

Krriekkk…

A series of insect hisses later, a large swarm of giant beetles marched toward High Ground Z3 under the cover of the plasma worms

“Brothers, fight!” The bear-like 2nd Company Commander, Ralph roared as he held a Kemensky Infantry Battle Cannon in his hand and continuously fired at the beetle swarm. Each energy round exploded in the midst of the giant beetles, blowing the disgusting bugs into pieces.

While the cannon was named an infantry battle cannon, it had an extremely strong recoil, and even when equipped with a powered exoskeleton, only the strongest of soldiers could control it.

Tat tat tat tat…

By Ralph’s side, the soldiers of the 2nd Company unloaded their firepower too. These men might have never stepped foot on a battlefield, but for them to survive the landing and assemble there, it meant that they were decent soldiers. Therefore, under Ralph’s command, it was not a problem for them to take cover and shoot back.

Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!!

The plasma worms’ bombardment came one after another, and the airdropped Gauss Cannons were destroyed one by one. The mechanized soldiers hiding behind their covers suffered heavy losses too.