The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse-Chapter 645 - 638: The Era

Ram’s reaction was quite normal, but the escort was completely unnecessary and meaningless.

In fact, even Ram himself knew this, and it was precisely because he understood that he felt an indescribable pain.

The pain of being obsolete by the era could only be understood by oneself.

Before the advent of mechas, Ram wielded guns, using these outdated chemical energy weapons, to defend the dignity of mankind. He showed Xinghe the limits of individual human combat with bullets propelled by chemical energy.

But now, the era of God of Guns, Ram, could take a bow.

A rookie like Luo Xingyu, simply because she was inside a mecha, equipped with an automatic targeting electromagnetic gun and electromagnetic cannon—true kinetic weapons—made Ram obsolete.

The moment mechas were born, there was no longer any need or significance for the God of Guns among humans to exist.

That energy vehicle with the designation ’59 improved’ was ultimately just ’59 improved,’ a vehicle that integrated all of humanity’s latest technologies, had completely moved away from the concept of a tank. Even called ’59 improved,’ it still signified the thorough obsolescence of tanks as a weapon.

If, just if, mechas could really be mass-produced, then conventional forces in the ordinary sense could be deemed obsolete, including Ram, including Satan, including the Solar System Squad, and the hundreds of thousands of people known as Sanitation Workers—all could be made obsolete by the era.

To break through, all that was needed were the most important energy vehicles, mechas, and a superhuman like Gao Yuan. Forces like those led by Ram and Satan forcibly keeping up served no other purpose but to add burdens.

It was sad, but what could be done? When carriages were superseded by trains and cars, it was the same; when sailboats were replaced by steamships, it was also the same; individuals who excelled in the old era were still run over by the wheels of the era.

Of course, the process of replacing old with new wouldn’t happen too fast, but the problem was that in the upcoming battle, Ram was obsolete.

In the fight against the Serpent People, the God of Guns, really had no place to use his skills.

Gao Yuan approached Ram and whispered, "Brother Yang, it’s pretty clear now, a regular team has almost no use against the monsters of the Serpent People and would only meaninglessly increase casualties. What you should do is lead these people to retreat, to safety."

Ram didn’t speak; he just gently shook his head, then nodded, wanted to shake his head again but froze, then he tilted his head and said, "Hmm, give me ten minutes. After we leave here, you guys... make the break."

Ram spoke very calmly, only those who knew him best could detect his reluctance.

Whether it was offense, defense, or breaking through, as long as Ram had a gun in hand, he was a god, the core. But now, he could only watch others break through while he himself waited.

"No, we can’t break through yet."

The speaker was Xinghe. She looked up at the sky and said, "As long as we don’t go beyond the range, the Serpent People won’t attack us. Since that’s the case, I need to enter the Ark of the Covenant to quickly recover my health."

Gao Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he was terrified, so he quickly said, "Doesn’t your mecha have medical functions?"

Xinghe spoke calmly, "Yes, but of course it’s not as effective as a medical pod. Inside a medical pod, I could repair my limbs and recover quickly in a maximum of two hours, but it would take much longer inside my mecha."

As she spoke, Xinghe’s mecha chest suddenly opened, and then Xinghe stepped out, bloodied.

Her steps were a bit unsteady, the flesh on her arm seemed to have regenerated somewhat, but only a small part. Seeing Xinghe’s condition, many people instinctively let out a low gasp.

Gao Yuan wrapped his arms around Xinghe, and she whispered, "It’s just the effect of local anesthesia, I’m fine. Now put me in the medical pod, I need more time to recover than you do, don’t worry." freёwebnoѵel.com

The doors of Vehicle 59 opened, and Gao Yuan, cradling Xinghe in his arms, approached the medical pod. Xinghe didn’t even need to extend a hand to operate it; her thoughts alone could control the medical pod, a fact that had been verified during their time on the nuclear submarine.

The medical pod opened automatically, and as Gao Yuan placed her inside, Xinghe whispered, "Wait for me, don’t do anything until I’m out."

After she spoke, Xinghe closed her eyes, and then the medical pod began to close on its own.

Gao Yuan watched the closing medical pod, then left Vehicle 59 and returned to stand before Ram. In a low voice, he said, "It will take two hours. You should get some distance. If we try to leave by force, it may provoke the Serpent People to attack indiscriminately, so... you might have to consider breaking out on your own."

Ram waved a hand, forcing a smile as he said, "Don’t worry about us, just take care of yourself. We’ll evacuate in an hour and a half. Do you want something to eat?"

Once again, Gao Yuan replied in a low voice, "Brother Yang, with the time we have, it shouldn’t be wasted here, really."

Ram let out a sigh; he wasn’t one to fuss over things. Raising his hand lethargically, he gave a weak wave and then announced loudly, "We’re moving out."

Yu Shunzhou and the others didn’t move. Gao Yuan looked at the few members of Spark Squad and said, "What are you waiting for? Let’s move out together."

Yu Shunzhou had a sullen look as he said, "Now that it’s just a few of us left, following won’t make much difference. Spark Squad, Spark Squad..."

Calling it Spark Squad, but ever since arriving at Malakal, meeting Ram, and joining up with the Solar System Company, what was the point of Spark Squad’s existence?

It wasn’t just Ram who felt a sense of loss.

Gao Yuan also felt helpless. If Spark Team Two had brought more mechas, if... Shenzhou could really equip mechas on a large scale, then without a doubt, Spark Squad would have been the first to be equipped. That much was certain. But the problem was, it wasn’t possible.

Gao Yuan said in a serious tone, "I understand your feelings, but don’t say such useless things at a time like this. Follow Ram’s command and do the right thing."

Just then, Lizhizi walked over, his voice low, "What about me? Can I represent Spark Squad?"

Yu Shunzhou didn’t speak, but Li Jingang, who had been silent until then, waved his hand and said, "Pull out, don’t cause trouble at a time like this."

Li Jingang patted the leg of the mecha piloted by Lizhizi, then with an envious look said, "You beat me to it, hey, nice stuff, really nice. Taoist Priest, it’s all up to you now."

Lizhizi gave a salute with his fists, and so did the mecha towards the few members of Spark Squad. Yu Shunzhou glanced at Gao Yuan and said quietly, "Take care."

Ram walked away without any hesitation, and Spark Squad followed.

When it’s time to go, just go; when it’s time to pull out, just do it. No needless fussing, no wasting time. They were all adults, all qualified soldiers. Just do what you’re supposed to, that’s enough.

But Gao Yuan still felt a tinge of sadness in his heart.

It was at this moment that Lizhizi suddenly said, "Captain, can I name my own mecha?"

Gao Yuan looked at Lizhizi in surprise. Lizhizi said, "Elder Xiang told me it’s okay with your permission."

"Hmm, I agree."

The chest area of Lizhizi’s mecha opened up, and he stuck his face out of the mecha with a smile, saying, "Then I shall name this mecha ’Tai Chi’!"