Flashes continued going off without any breaks from the crowd. Two centuries ago, mankind had no choice but to enter s.p.a.ce for their survival and faced a mighty enemy that they never imagined.
They encountered an aggressive alien species called the Rama whose advanced science civilization and tough body were far beyond that of humans. A war started between the two species and humans inevitably suffered a crushing defeat. However, the genius scientist Lucian developed the body coating technology that allowed them to be a match for the Rama and joined hands with the alien species alliance called the Aschulat to counterattack. And after decadesâŠâŠ
After the numerous heroesâ sacrifices, they were finally able to end the long war. But just because the war ended didnât mean it was peaceful. They soon realized that the federation and Rama could never coexist and the two species were destined to be enemies. The trouble occurred in the Bellin constellation. For a long time it was barren but the next generation of technology meant that rare s.p.a.ce resources were identified in the Bellin constellation. The federation and Rama wanted to monopolize those s.p.a.ce resources so they gathered their military power and naturally broke the truce. This was the prelude to the 2nd s.p.a.ce War. However, the circ.u.mstances were different from the 1st s.p.a.ce War. Now the galactic federation were the ignorant species that had just arrived in the universe. But just before the conflict in Bellin started, the 3rd alien alliance Aschulat departed from the battlefield due to internal affairs. The federation who were planning to take over the Bellin constellation suffered a huge setback. And they continued losing on the battlefield! However, it wasnât just the disadvantageous military situation that troubled the federation leaders.
âIs the galactic federation going to be okay?
âThe Aschulat has left the field and the limitations of diplomacy are revealed!
âThere is no alternative to war! This is a tragedy! What hope is there in this war?
âThe war in the Bellin constellation clearly shows the incompetence of the federation army!
Every day the media poured criticisms on the galactic federation! Public opinion seemed to get worse every day! Everybody knew that the federation were being thrashed by the Rama. It was at that time that the federation received news about the victory on Beltana. The officials of the galactic federation who had been worrying about the press had a sudden thought.
âThis is a chance to turn the public opinion!ââŠâŠthey said.
Kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa!
There was a roaring sound and a red flash. The huge machine that dissolved in the red flash was the Gigantic. It was a machine with advanced weapons designed for slaughter and destruction on the battlefield. But the Devil of the Battlefield also had a weakness. It was the power reactor that was like the Giganticâs heart. And the power reactor was involved in the huge explosion just now. The Giganticâs powerful shield and armour couldnât protect the power reactor. The nuclear fusion engine had exploded inside the Gigantic near the power reactor. In other words, a nuclear explosion had occurred inside the Gigantic. The explosion instantly vaporized the power reactor and the Gigantic collapsed from the inside. And a red flash soared up from the Giganticâs body!
-The Gigantic has been destroyed and 15,000 victory points acquired!
âI-Itâs a success!â
Ark ignored his seared face and shouted with glee. Needless to say, Ark was the one who contributed the most to blowing up the nuclear fusion engine. Of course, the Silver Hand and Royal Guards also gained some victory points but Ark was the one who actually dealt the critical hit!
He had dealt 50% of the damage to the Gigantic so he was given 15,000 victory points. That wasnât all.
-Your level has risen!
-Your level has risen!
-Your level has risenâŠâŠ
It was the level up message! Valencia and the armoured platoon mightâve defeated their Gigantic but it had previously received the concentrated attack of the federation army. However, Ark was the one who penetrated the hole in the Giganticâs leg and blew up the power reaction almost by himself. Of course Ark would receive more experience and victory points from it! He quickly gained 7 levels.
âUnbelievable! ReallyâŠâŠ.â
âHe did it! Hyung-nim really defeated the Gigantic!â
âOh my G.o.d! Itâs a miracle! Hyung-nim caused a miracle!â
âWaaahhhhh! Hooray Hyung-nim!â
The Royal Guards cheered and flocked around Ark. A cross mark was also spinning above the head of the Royal Guards. The detachment had also contributed to Ark destroyed the Gigantic so their levels rose. If he was an ordinary user then he would be going on a wild rampage! Ark wasnât an ordinary user.
âWake up! This is not the time!â
Ark raised his head and exclaimed. The Royal Guards also lifted their heads.
âHyung-nim is right! This war isnât over yet!â
âThere are still Rama remaining. We canât feel relieved.â
âLetâs join forces with the federation army and clean them up!â
âThatâs not it!â
âHuh? Itâs not?â
The members looked doubtfully at Ark.
âYou fools, donât you know? The Fairy and Star Gate were destroyed earlier but this is the Rama base! Look around! Corpses of the Rama soldiers are interspersed among the wreckage. Do you know how many things will be among the rubble? The Rama are destroyed so they donât have any owners. If we pick it up then it will belong to us!â
Ark looked around with gleaming eyes.
âThis is an opportunity! Search! Put it in your bag as soon as you pick it up!â
The detachment was organized as they struggled to destroy the Ramaâs Fairy and Star Gate. They were then chased by Gigantic and almost died many times. Yet the first thing that emerged from Arkâs mouth wasnât a sigh of relief but it was about loot.
âWhatâŠ..are you saying?â
Heksu was stricken. But it was the correct comment. The federation army under Hamanâs command were cleaning up the Rama. As soon as that ended then hundreds of federation soldiers would be picking up loot. This was the only chance for the detachment to gather the items!
âArkâs words are correct!â
As expected, it was Heksu who reacted first.
ân.o.body can compete with the Scavengers of the Silver Hand in gathering loot! The Scavengers will split into 2 groups. The 1st group will focus on the items around the central base while the 2nd one will search around the Gigantic. Donât forget. We are mercenaries so we donât care about honour. We also fought so we should gain some spoils. Our fight hasnât ended yet!â
âWaaahhhhhhhh!â
The detachment cried out at Heksuâs command and scattered all over the place. And while there were sporadic gunfire between the federation and the RamaâŠâŠ
âIâve found a supplies warehouse in the central base!â
âMove the rubble and salvage the loot!â
âOhh, there are a considerable amount of supplies left in the wreckage. Quite a lot of it can be used!â
âJust sweep up everything visible!â
âI found large amounts of recyclable materials and semiconductors in the wreckage of the Gigantic!â
âPack! Pack! Pack! Pack it!â
The detachment gathered random loot. The battlefield was completely cleaned up after 1 hour. The federation army also started to gather loot after taking care of the Rama but the detachment had swept up most of it already. The detachment was the only ones who left the battlefield with full bags.
âThat is sufficient payment for them. The federation has also struggled until now.â
Ark muttered with a virtuous heart. And he returned to the federation base with the army.
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