Chapter Thirty-Four: Swift Victory—Securing Success Through Steadiness

"Your lives—we'll take them all. Fire at will!" At Mingchuan's signal, the members equipped with Eagle Eye sniper rifles behind the giants unleashed a barrage of firepower in an instant. After the first wave of bullets, nearly all the giants collapsed.

Though a few severely wounded giants remained standing, the other Satans, witnessing such overwhelming firepower, felt a surge of fear. "Wow, I feel like we could just go ahead and fight a round right now. Once the survivors leave, we should be able to launch a full assault, right?" "We should be more cautious. After all, we've only just entered Arabia."

"Even I wouldn't dare to be so reckless—how can you be even bolder than me?" "That's right, keep it steady and develop cautiously. Don't rush." "Our mechas have only just been completed; this isn't the time to play so wildly!" At this moment, the other three captains tried to persuade Mingchuan not to advance so carelessly. Seeing his comrades hesitate, Mingchuan reluctantly gave in: "If you still think we're not capable, there's nothing I can do. Once the cover operation is done, let's head back and train at the camp."

Returning to his teammates, Mingchuan retrieved his weapon and dove back into the fray. "I've never seen Mingchuan so eager to attack! Does he know something we don't?" Wenxin said after disconnecting from Mingchuan. "Who knows what he's planning—maybe he wants to push quickly?" "You're overthinking it! Blitzkrieg! I suspect he's just trying to boost his credibility—after all, he's a rookie stepping onto the stage!"

"For peace, I swear by the sword of light to resolve everything! Don't speak further; my only conviction is to save those caught between life and death. I only wish to end this war that never should have happened, as soon as possible." "Victory comes through steadiness; let's advance slowly and carefully." "Is that so?" Suddenly, Mingchuan lowered his sword, splitting it into its original twin blades. "You don't support blitzkrieg because you think we can't handle their strongest fighters, right? So now you're all conservatives—or maybe appeasers!" Mingchuan sheathed his blades and turned away, paying no heed to the Satans charging toward him.

"Mingchuan, now's not the time for tantrums—fight!" Wenxin shouted, but Mingchuan remained unmoved. Just as everyone thought Mingchuan had abandoned the battle and let himself be surrounded, he suddenly leaned forward, sprang ahead, drew his blades at lightning speed, spun and slashed, then instantly merged his twin swords and struck down his enemy.

Blood sprayed, dyeing Mingchuan's mecha crimson. Standing in place, his hands drenched in blood, he raised his sword high, like a hero forged in countless battles. "When war is unavoidable, humanity always seeks escape. Yet, once war begins, it is humanity that ignites it. I do not wish to fight; I fight only to quell the slaughter that has begun." Mingchuan pointed the blade downward and plunged it fiercely into the earth. "Now, this mission is finished! Yet this battle has left so many corpses behind. Both sides only suffer; the only solution is to end this war as swiftly as possible."

Indeed, in war there are no victors—only endless slaughter, fields of corpses, terrified refugees, and barren wastelands. War should never have existed in this world.

--- Aside ---

After returning from military training in first year, the knights have changed from adorable rookies to half-dead corpses. Are the student party heading back to school soon? Good luck to those about to start military training and to all other students! From now on, the knight must also switch to study mode! Still, please look forward to possible updates on weekends—so, only two days off every two weeks.