Abyss Solo
Chapter 326 - 157 Fierce Battle at Landing Point Number 3! _3

Chapter 326: 157 Fierce Battle at Landing Point Number 3! _3

"Is the White Ghost backed by some mysterious research institute of the Sherman Empire?"

"The powerful Sherman Empire has been around for tens of thousands of years. They surely have many mysterious families. Perhaps they are the descendants of the legendary founding emperor’s secret troops, charged with the duty of protecting the imperial family, stepping up at crucial moments to save the empire from collapsing."

Emilia said, "Keep your voices down."

The guards and maids quickly fell silent, chest out, heads up, resuming their attention on the live broadcast.

Emilia, clad in a long gown with her legs demurely crossed at an angle, her graceful neck and budding figure drawing furtive glances from many young men and women, sat quietly musing and remarked, "The White Ghost has kidnapped the Imperial Military."

An elderly lady official chuckled and asked, "Your Highness, why do you say that?"

"From the first series of landing sites chosen by the military, it’s apparent they have no true intention of engaging in ground combat. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have formed a semi-circular encirclement.

"In such a scenario as a landing operation, the best strategy should be a gradient formation, with elite vanguard forces bearing the brunt to allow the rear troops to quickly unfold.

"In reality, to truly engage in ground combat, you need to land from farther away, extending the Insect Race’s attack range, easing your own pressure while maximizing air superiority."

Emilia slightly puckered her lips,

"The Empire’s intention is to see a batch of soldiers die and tell the people within the Sherman Empire that we’ve tried our best.

"With a large number of soldier casualties, the imagery of war would stimulate the public, thereby increasing their trust and reliance on the military. It also makes it easier and more reasonable for the military to gain merits.

"Politically, it provides an explanation.

"Then, the Empire would likely destroy this Administrative Star after the withdrawal of the soldiers. The public announcement would be that the Insect Queen is about to evolve, saying sacrificing a small number of people is to protect a greater number, and those who sacrificed themselves are all heroes.

"A simple political maneuver, enabling the military to minimize its losses."

A group of men and women fell silent.

"Look."

Emilia pointed on the live broadcast screen at the third wave of landing ships,

"The military has now altered its war intentions because they’ve realized there’s a better plan. If they can attempt to decapitate the Queen, they could avert enormous inevitable losses.

"They’ve started to seriously pursue this plan. There appear to be fewer soldiers in these landing ships, as more space has been reserved for weapons and equipment.

"So, the White Ghost has kidnapped the Imperial Military... This might be the reason for him to start this live broadcast."

The lady official asked incredulously, "Your Highness, how did you analyze all this?"

"Use your brain," Emilia said with a fleeting smile of pride. "Major Yang Ming taught me a lot."

Hearing that name, the guards appeared enlightened, and the maids’ eyes sparkled.

In the Wind Palace battle, the first captain who ordered the formidable fleet of the New Federation to open fire had become a legend among the young in Wind Palace.

In the live broadcast, the landing ships touched down, and a batch of shipborne Mecha surged forth, officially joining the battle.

The White Ghost’s Mecha became a banner.

As the human side’s firepower intensified, Fierce Ghost Mecha No.1 Experimental Model began advancing forward.

And at the feet of these bulky shipborne Mechas, a group of special soldiers in exoskeleton armor started charging. They discarded the laser guns, using extra-long Light Swords as weapons, swiftly advancing in the direction of the White Ghost.

"Boss, be careful, it’s that special unit that participated in the Valkyrie ambush."

Yang Ming heard Lyu’s voice.

He turned to glance at the oncoming special unit, slowing his pace to conserve energy for any potential attacks.

The roar of engines sounded, and a man with golden long hair wearing a flight backpack skimmed the ground, speeding straight toward Yang Ming.

Yang Ming’s Light Blade abruptly swung back. The figure screeched to a halt, narrowly stopping short of the Light Blade.

"White Ghost!"

This man ripped off his combat helmet, revealing a rugged face, shouting to Yang Ming with his booming voice,

"The Empire’s most elite combat team is here to assist you in battle! We must find the Queen! There are too many bugs to kill!"

This guy... Yang Ming realized, he actually knew him.

A high-rank trainer in the warrior class of the Imperial camp in "Abyss," master of the Light Sword, with a penchant for harassing other female trainers and heavy drinking.

In the game background node of "Abyss," it was still twenty-six Galaxy Years from the current Milky Way time period. The present-day Griss hadn’t yet retired from the front lines, still a muscular, flamboyantly styled middle-aged man.

"Alright, Captain Griss," Yang Ming calmly said, "you guys take the front, I need to replenish my energy."

"Uh..." The golden-haired man hesitated for a moment.

What was going on?

Wasn’t my real name classified?

These years, I’ve used just a number. The team calls me captain, boss, the most handsome in the squad.

However, Yang Ming didn’t give him time to ponder, directly stepping back.

A swarm of insects flew in, and Griss let out a peculiar cry, his flight backpack thrusting backward. He slid out flat on his back, raised his hand forward pressing, the armor on his arm split open simultaneously, releasing twenty-four twenty-centimeter-long special alloy "arrows," accurately embedded into several insects’ compound eyes and joint nodes.

Griss drew out his Light Sword, opened up the protective shield, and as he stabilized his posture, he joined up with a dozen or so uniquely equipped men and women.

"Strengthen the defensive line! Wait for the White Ghost to return! He’s recharging!"

"These bugs are as fragile as paper, boss! We can handle this even without the White Ghost!"

"Darn it! Conserve ammo!"

"After fighting that beautiful goddess, all earthly enemies are like dust."

"Later, you take on the Queen yourself."

"What the heck, boss, I was joking! The White Ghost’s Mecha is so cool!"

"Adjust the formation, reduce soldier casualties!"

This was responded to in unison by the elite members of the Special Forces:

"Yes!"

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