Chapter 6: Fury No One Can Bear – Section 2

The fragments of the mechs continued to fly through the hail of bullets, their massive bodies shattered like sieved grain. Yet the stunned guards not only did not slow down their attacks but intensified them further. While about ten mechs maintained a continuous fire cover, four combat mechs armed with giant swords had already opened the hatches of their main engine compartments, waiting only for the barrage to cease before launching deadly close-range attacks.

Despite their terror, they were after all the core force forged with immense resources. Others might not understand, but they knew clearly that those four mechs invaded by strands of black hair were likely no longer their allies. More like…
Servants of demons.

“Dada dada dada…”
The flames from the crystal machine guns resembled threads of death, weaving a flawless net with no gaps. The two magic mechs trying to protect the black-haired figure were crippled almost instantly by those vicious projectiles. Massive metal fragments, carrying terrifying kinetic energy, flew everywhere, scorching the hard ground and sending sparks into the air. The air was instantly filled with a strong smell of burning.

As the guards closest to Karei, these four mechs were modified heavy models. Their weapon systems had been significantly reduced to make way for ample power. Their armor plating was almost as thick as that of all the remaining mechs combined. Coupled with their special giant shields, they possessed defense capabilities sufficient to withstand the firepower of heavy war machines. Though they seemed tiny amidst the dense barrage, it wasn’t easy for the remaining mechs to destroy them in an instant.

Holding Sulei’s blood-red eyes, he took advantage of the sudden change in situation and ran behind a huge rock. With this natural cover, he finally got a chance to catch his breath.

With wide, terrified eyes, Karei stared at the black-haired figure not far ahead, utterly stunned. In his direction, everything related to the black-haired figure was completely exposed—no cover at all. And precisely because of this utter clarity, it only deepened his sense of despair.
That… couldn’t possibly be a human body.

His clothes had been completely torn apart, and his entire body took on a strange, crimson hue. Though his black hair remained motionless, it resembled a awakened beast, exuding a deadly aura. The veins covering his body seemed to have life of their own, gently writhing as bright red blood flowed within them, creating an abstract painting of blood on his body. His left arm, which had a metallic sheen, had completely disappeared, replaced by thick strands of black silk.

At this moment, those countless thin strands had twisted into four bundles, each inserted into the bodies of the four mechs. Visible red lights flowed through these makeshift channels, constantly pouring into the mechs.

Was that mechanical control?

A severe sense of dizziness swept through Kare’s mind. His vision blurred, and he could no longer see the black-haired man clearly.

No way. Although Heijin was also one of the major landowners in Berin and had excellent information networks, as well as some understanding of the legendary abilities to enhance humans, the more he knew, the more hopeless he felt.

What was mechanical control? It was a cursed ability!!

It was said that those with such abilities could use their will to control all mechanical and semi-mechanical objects around them to serve them. In a desert devoid of living beings, it might not be a big deal. But in this world where magic civilization was highly advanced, it was a terrifying existence. Just imagine—all magic mechs and heavy weapons could be controlled at will by such enhanced beings, turning their loyal guards’ weapons against them in an instant. What could be more despairing than that?

From what Kare knew, over the long past, there had only been one enhanced being skilled in mechanical control, and that was a severely disabled and weak patient with a terminal illness. Yet even such a person, who could die at any moment, still used this terrifying ability to stir up chaos across the universe, even capturing an entire independent planet.

What had he done? How could such a terrifying being have emerged? In his stupor, Kare was completely overwhelmed by despair.

But at this moment, no amount of regret would help. Because the black-haired man had finally begun his revenge.

Without moving his body at all, he simply floated upward. For a moment, it seemed as though he had escaped the planet’s gravity. Red lights appeared on the black ropes formed by the four strands, and the four magic mechs simultaneously raised their weapons.

The crystal machine gun wasn’t a particularly powerful weapon; when fired at an armored mech, it couldn’t even provide sufficient stopping power. But that changed if four machine guns fired simultaneously at the same mech. Moreover, if those four mechs were controlled by Black Hair?

A burst of fire—just a single burst. Four crimson trajectories converged tightly on the head of the nearest mech. Amidst sharp explosions, flying metal shards mixed with the red light from the vision crystals, resembling a blooming flower garden unfolding before everyone’s eyes.

“Headshot!” With a slight smirk, Black Hair suddenly revealed a ferocious grin.

“Boom!!” The headless mech collapsed to the ground like a mountain toppling, raising clouds of dust. Immediately afterward, the four mechs beside Black Hair spat out long streams of flame once again.

It was nothing short of a bloody massacre. Under Black Hair’s control, those ordinary-looking mechs seemed to come to life. Every time they fired simultaneously, dazzling flames erupted. The remaining mechs had no chance to fight back. In contrast, the guards’ desperate counterattacks were rendered meaningless due to their inability to coordinate accurately. Though the dense hail of bullets still sent up flashes of armored debris, it couldn’t impair even one of Black Hair’s mechs’ combat capabilities.

In just a short while, the remaining guards were completely forced into a corner of the square by Black Hair. Corpses still glowing with flames lay scattered before them. It seemed defeat was imminent.

At that moment, the four combat mechs, which had been waiting for their chance, could hold back no longer. The engine hatches on their backs opened simultaneously, unleashing dazzling streams of energy that launched fatal attacks from four different directions at Black Hair.

Engines roared, swords gleamed brightly. Four massive two-handed swords appeared almost instantly, sealing off all possible escape routes for Black Hair. The shimmering elemental energy on their blades vibrated constantly, emitting a shrill hum, revealing their unstoppable sharpness. Black Hair, busy controlling the four mechs, couldn’t evade effectively. With a loud cracking sound, the two heavy mechs he had used as shields were sliced in half!!!

“Great!!”

With a sudden shout, Black Hair’s body trembled violently as he completely lost control of the remaining two mechs. Four black cords retracted simultaneously, followed by his leap into the air as he charged at the combat mechs ahead!!!