Chapter 23: My Fury Can Burn the Sky – Section 2

The pitch-black universe, the blue angel…
In an instant, all who witnessed it felt utterly powerless. A desolate beauty silently filled their hearts. Even that handsome youth was speechless, staring blankly at that extremely beautiful blue figure.
“No!!!!” His black-haired left hand shattered violently, turning into a mass of fine black threads. In his emotional turmoil, he could no longer control his body. His chaotic genes swept through him like a storm, instantly filling every corner of the cabin with those black threads.
“Yuri!!”
“Boom!!” With a thunderous noise, the engine of the Thunderbolt Cruiser suddenly flared brightly as it shot forward. In the next moment, it had shattered all the mechs in its path and reached the blue figure. The armor at the bow shattered, revealing the interior compartment.
Cries of agony became the only sounds on the channel. None of the capturing mechs expected the warship to be so insane; most of them tried to dodge, only to turn into debris scattered across the universe!!! And right before everyone’s eyes, visible black clouds appeared at the front of that mysterious warship.
“What is that!?” The handsome youth stared in shock at this incredible scene.
No one could answer him. By then, everyone had realized that those dark clouds were actually countless black threads flying chaotically. But no one knew what they meant.
Those flying black threads resembled the tentacles of a demon king, covering nearly hundreds of meters in the blink of an eye before rushing toward the beautiful blue angel like lightning!!
But it seemed too late…
In just that short time, the blue angel had completely crystallized. Her mech form was almost entirely gone, replaced by a crystal-clear surface. People could even see the beautiful figure inside through those dazzling ice crystals. Around her, visible blue energy surged violently. As her two massive energy wings flapped, the capturing mechs exploded one after another. In just one instant, over thirty mechs died at her hands. By the time the Thunderbolt Cruiser reached her, the area was in complete chaos.
Watching the surging black threads approach, Yuri smiled contentedly and closed her eyes.
“Boom!!”

A deafening explosion. Right before everyone’s eyes, the beautiful blue angel suddenly turned into a dazzling ball of light. A terrifying wave of energy spread instantly, reducing all enemies around it to nothingness. Its terrifying power could even be clearly felt on the noble flagship miles away. Almost all the mechs that tried to capture the angel were destroyed!!

As the one closest to her, the dark-haired assault ship was inevitably affected. It managed to survive only thanks to its superior defense against energy weapons. But its flowing black hair was blown apart in an instant.

For a moment, everyone’s eyes were fixed on that terrifying yet extremely beautiful blue ball of light. The entire battlefield fell silent.

In their gazes, the ball of light gradually faded, turning into countless specks of energy that slowly drifted away into the universe…

“This… can’t be real…” Staring at the empty starry sky, a deadly sense of helplessness swept over the dark-haired man. In confusion, it seemed as though he had left reality behind.

Let the autumn wind take away my longing,
Take away my tears.
I will still wait quietly
At the place we agreed to meet.
Please, heavens, wet my eyes,
Freeze my heart,
So I no longer have to desperately hope you’ll
Return to my side…

The music gradually faded away until it disappeared completely. Suddenly, the dark-haired man realized his heart was in agony…

Those wonderful nights, the quiet starry sky, the gentle person—all seemed to have left him in an instant. Those affectionate looks, tender whispers, and that relationship that was both distant yet always present.

A gentle appearance, a strong personality. At this moment, the dark-haired man could no longer tell what was a dream and what was reality. Inside the cabin, the surging black hair writhed. When it was retracted, only a blue crystal remained.

A crystal so clear and transparent, even purer than the most perfect diamond in the world.

It was like… an angel’s heart.

“Lily…” Looking at the crystal in his hand, the dark-haired man was filled with pain. Severe heartaches overwhelmed him like tidal waves, and his frail body trembled violently. Unnoticed, two tears streamed down his cheeks. At this moment, the dark-haired man… was lost.

The crystal was warm, like Lily’s body temperature. Unconsciously, his hand slowly tightened, eventually gripping it firmly. A howl like that of a wolf pierced the cabin. Amidst splashing blood, he pressed the crystal deep into his chest!!

The pain… is real, right?
Lily… you… will always be mine…

Everyone who hurts you… must… pay the price!!!!!
They all must pay the price!!!!!
“Aaaah…” A pained roar came from deep within his throat. At some point, his black-haired eyes had turned blood red. He rushed out of the cabin like a madman.
On the other hand, on the noble flagship, everyone was stunned. Staring at the spot where the light sphere had disappeared, no one had the energy to speak. Even Old Jack, who was usually eloquent, was speechless.
“Was that… not a dream?”
“Was it just an mech exploding?” The handsome young man also stared blankly at that area, unable to utter a word. Though he appeared calm on the surface, his trembling body betrayed him.
Why? How could this happen!?
He just wanted to catch her. Why did that technician react so violently? And why was that mysterious warship that appeared later so reckless? Didn’t they realize that resistance was pointless against his massive fleet?
That blood-red wolf head… Right. They were members of the Blood Wolf faction!!
His gaze froze abruptly, and the handsome young man’s face turned ashen. He stood up instantly.
“Stop being idiots! Attack now! They still have another warship there!”
“Yes, yes!” The adjutant snapped out of his stupor and hurriedly tried to issue orders. But at that moment, another huge figure suddenly appeared before his eyes.
“Another… another mech!? An elite-class one!! It’s huge!!” The adjutant was terrified and screamed in shock.
After the previous battle, he no longer dared to underestimate the power of mechs. Just one elite mech had cost them hundreds of combat units. What would this new one bring?
“What!?” The handsome young master’s face also changed drastically. His pupils contracted sharply. But before he could give orders, that mysterious giant mech had already covered several kilometers and rushed to the front of the fleet. Ignoring the enemy’s attacks, it slammed its hand onto the bridge of one of the warships!!
“Boom!!”
A violent explosion erupted. It seemed as though the mech was holding a bomb in its hand. The bridge it pressed on shattered instantly, with debris flying everywhere. More explosions followed in quick succession, turning it into a ball of fire in an instant!! The massive warship, deprived of its bridge, lost its balance and fell out of the fleet formation!!
Just one strike! And one warship was destroyed!!

What kind of mecha is this!? Everyone was instantly terrified by its terrifying destructive power, stunned into silence. At that moment, a hoarse man’s voice suddenly rang out over their common channel.
“You all are going to die!!”
“Who are you?” The handsome youth reacted quickly and demanded an answer.
He received no reply. The hoarse voice ignored his question, continuing to repeat like a curse…
“You all are going to die! Death alone won’t quench my fury!! Death! I won’t let Lily sleep!!”
Everyone shuddered at once—the hatred in that voice could be understood even by a fool. The terrifying chill seemed to come from the depths of hell. The atmosphere in the cabin became so oppressive it felt like one might vomit blood.
“Who the hell are you!? What’s your connection to the mecha that self-destructed earlier?” Faced with this situation, the handsome youth couldn’t help but ask again.
“Who am I? I am…”
“The Emperor of Slaughter!!”
“Boom!!!” A terrifying explosion echoed. Everyone suddenly saw the shell of that giant mecha open up. From their perspective, it seemed as though its size had suddenly expanded. Then, firepower comparable to that of warships burst forth from every part of it, instantly piercing through the surrounding ships.
Explosions, flashes of light, intense vibrations! It was like a suddenly appearing sun. That mysterious mecha unleashed terrifying power in an instant. Its devastating firepower formed a shockwave akin to a storm, spreading rapidly from its center. The surrounding ships were instantly riddled with holes. Wherever the storm passed, ships were blown apart, their armor torn off, and debris scattered everywhere.
Everyone witnessed with their own eyes a nearby ship, unable to dodge in time, being cut in two by that terrifying energy storm!!
Unbelievable. Was this still the power of a mecha?
Everyone looked at each other in horror, seeing fear in each other’s eyes!
Just then, they suddenly noticed its right hand reaching back to its back, pulling out a giant scythe from its backpack. Under the intense glow of its engine, it instantly turned into a dazzling streak of light. By the time it reappeared, it was already in front of the flagship. Its hands were raised high…
“No!!!!” Everyone screamed in terror… Through the bridge’s portholes, they saw those blood-red eyes, like those of a devil.