Chapter 23: My Fury Can Burn the Sky – Section 1

With a loud rush, the fleet’s vanguard once again separated into twenty warships. As the hatches opened, swarms of mechs poured out, charging fearlessly at that mysterious mech!! By this point, the number of mechs on the battlefield had reached an astonishing three hundred-plus!! They covered the sky like a vast net!!

Seeing this scene, the technician inside the mysterious mech paled instantly, her pupils contracting sharply.
If anyone had been by her side at that moment, they would have noticed that this beautiful technician was drenched in sweat, her beautiful face showing traces of despair.
This technician was Lili.
Ever since that night when she heard the probing words about the black-haired man, she had come to understand deeply the place beautiful women held in his heart. Her overflowing love turned into despair, crushing her utterly. In her grief, she only wished to leave that planet that had once brought her endless dreams and return to the place where she was born and raised. Yet she never imagined that this decision would lead her into a desperate situation.

When she saw those mechs appearing in the sky once more, her thoughts were not of her own safety but of that resolute face.
Black-haired man… Are we destined to part forever?

“Bang!!”
Another mech was turned into a ball of fire by Lili. Inside the cockpit, her expression was blank as her hands mechanically moved across the control panel. Battle data streamed in through the helmet’s sensors, but she seemed utterly unresponsive, mechanically repeating the actions of raising her gun and firing. Spiritually, it was as if she had left her body—everything on the battlefield no longer mattered to her; only those memories filled her heart completely.

“Let’s make a bet. If I win, you’ll become my plaything. Listen well—just a plaything.” The black-haired man said with a sinister smile.
“Lili… Brightly colored fish are usually poisonous…” A teasing look.
“Every star represents a dream. Maybe everyone likes to dream, but what I prefer is capturing them—the feeling of holding them firmly in my hands.” The red wine glass swayed.
“The Hunter’s Guild… I can waive some of your fees, but I want their eternal contract.” A cold, domineering expression.
“Starting today, you’re free…” A gentle embrace.

“Black hair…” Her lips trembled slightly, and a faint smile appeared on Lily’s face. She reached out and pressed a button nearby, and soon a melodious tune filled the cabin. It was… a treasure from the fierce winds. At the same time, Lily’s gaze grew fierce, and the massive mech suddenly changed direction, moving forward instead of retreating, charging straight at the enemy’s mech fleet.

If loss is inevitable… then let me do one last thing for you…

Memories slowly surfaced.

Sincere love is like falling leaves.

Why must we part apart…

The melodious music floated through the cabin, and the deep blue mech resembled an angel, flying gracefully through the dark starry sky. Its smooth lines seemed like the masterpiece of a deity, leaving everyone who saw it in awe.

“Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!” Four more blue lights appeared. The four mechs, which had paused for a moment, were instantly blown apart. Huge fireballs merged together, covering a large area. Before their comrades could react, a beautiful blue figure suddenly shot out from the fireballs and appeared right in front of them.

“Clang!” A huge gun was pressed against his head. The mech technician immediately let out a shrill scream. “No…”

“Bang!!” A flash of fire appeared, and the mech disintegrated. Before dying, the technician seemed to hear that faint melody as well.

The gray sky wandered alone.

The old places in the city…

Truly walking through sorrow alone…

Heartbroken yet forcing strength…

“Report! Captain Johnson! The enemy is extremely strong. We’ve suffered heavy losses. The encirclement is weakening.” In the flagship’s cabin, the communications officer suddenly shouted loudly.

But no one answered him. Almost everyone was staring in shock at the beautiful figure in the vision crystal.

The battle had lasted less than twenty minutes, yet the capture team sent out had been utterly defeated. Those dazzling fireballs and the dying screams deeply shocked everyone’s hearts. But this was already within Captain Johnson’s expectations—it wasn’t a major mistake. Yet, at some point, a melodious song suddenly came through their fleet’s public channel. Though the song was very moving, no one understood its lyrics. But for some reason, hearing it brought waves of uncontrollable sadness to everyone’s hearts…

“A strange song. Order: intensify the attack. We must capture them at all costs.” Captain Johnson slammed his hand on the armrest and spoke loudly.

Upon receiving his command, the situation on the battlefield changed instantly. All the capture mechs stopped trying to maintain their encirclement and instead turned as one, rushing toward the Blue Angel from all directions—like a vast net covering everything.
The music grew clearer…
I want to drape a coat over you.
Take care of yourself in the cold.
No one loves you more than I do…
“Click!!” The rapidly moving Angel suddenly came to a halt. It turned its weapon and stored it back in its backpack, then spread its arms wide. The armor on its chest parted, revealing a crystal-like gem inside. Soon after, the hive doors on its shoulders exploded simultaneously, and a dazzling blue light appeared before everyone’s eyes.
“What… is that!!!?” The crew of the flagship was shocked.
“The wings of the Blue Angel,” Lily said with a sad smile, slamming her hands together.
The blue mech responded instantly—the gem on its chest emitted intense light, forming two streams of energy that flowed into the hives on its shoulders. Then, to everyone’s astonishment, two giant wings suddenly grew from behind the mech!!
Wings formed from condensed energy!!!
The music resonated through the vacuum of space, reaching everyone’s hearts… In that moment, it seemed as though everyone could feel the sorrow in the heart of that mysterious technician…
I tell you, on every night I miss you, I cry helplessly…
“No!!” Captain Johnson of the flagship suddenly stood up, his face pale as paper. “That’s her ultimate move! Tell your men to retreat immediately!!!”
The handsome boy’s voice sounded panicked now. But it was too late. Almost the moment the energy wings fully unfolded, the image of the blue mech disappeared from the vision crystals, replaced by a true angel—a being entirely composed of condensed energy, filled with despair…
Beautiful, yet heartbreaking.
“The energy… is taking shape… This… this can’t be!!!” Everyone exclaimed in shock.
“Boom!!!” Blinding fireballs erupted one after another. As everyone was stunned, the music suddenly grew louder. Within the music, the beautiful energy angel transformed into a streak of light and rushed at the surrounding mechs. Her terrifying energy form seemed immune to any attacks, while those who came into contact with her were instantly erased. Desperate screams filled the night sky. The public channel was in chaos.
Yet, that strange music grew clearer and clearer…

Watching the losses of his capture team soar straight upward, the handsome young man’s face turned pale. He never expected this ace technician to be so tough. Was it really necessary to risk one’s life just for capturing something? Even if he didn’t understand much, he should have realized that those energy-based attacks must come at the cost of the technician’s own mental energy. Even if the opponent succeeded in destroying his capture team, she would surely be exhausted too!!

Gritting his teeth fiercely, the handsome young man realized he was now in a situation with no way out. A cold glint suddenly appeared in his eyes as he slammed his right hand on the armrest.

“Send out another wave of mechs. I must see who this technician really is!!!”

“Yes, Captain… Wait!! Captain, a new signal has been detected—approaching rapidly!! No, their speed is incredible!! They’re appearing right now!!” The communications officer’s voice cut off abruptly as he stared in shock out the window.

Following his gaze, everyone immediately saw a strange black warship appearing in the dark starry sky on the outskirts of the battlefield. At the bow of that warship was a blood-red wolf head!!

“The Blood Wolf faction!!”

The newly appeared warship was incredibly fast. Almost the moment everyone noticed it, it had already rushed straight to the center of the battlefield. Ignoring any mechs in its path, it crashed headfirst into them, creating a huge gap in the encirclement. All the mechs in its way were instantly shattered into pieces, with debris flying everywhere.

At the same time, inside the Blue Angel’s cockpit, Lily suddenly heard the anxious voice of the black-haired man.

“Lily, stop right now. Come with me!!!”

Still so domineering? With tears in her eyes, Lily’s beautiful face showed a satisfied smile. She didn’t pause for a moment. The energy within the mech surged even more intensely, and blue light of energy streams appeared inside the cockpit as well.

Since there’s no hope anyway, let me dance for you one last time. Blue Angel… the most beautiful dance steps.

The sound of music suddenly rose in volume, clearly reaching everyone’s ears.

Let the autumn wind take away my longing,
Take away my tears.
I’ll still wait quietly
At our agreed place.
Please, heavens, wet my eyes,
Freeze my heart,
So I won’t keep hoping you’ll
Return to me………..

“No!!!!” The black-haired girl cried out in despair as she watched that blue figure swell again, becoming clearer and taking on the true form of an angel. Spreading its wings, it charged at the surrounding mechs… The outstretched hand… was trembling.