Chapter 87 - 86: Blue Demon! Markel’s Outburst
Everyone followed the sound to the doorway, and their pupils contracted at the sight. The door, which had previously withstood the force of grenades, had been slashed open by the blade of a blue mecha, leaving a massive gash.
The enemy standing in the doorway was entirely encased in azure mechanical armor. Even his pupils were lifeless mechanical eyes. The light mecha he wore was vividly colored. Its metallic shell was sleek, and every piece of armor looked like a meticulously polished work of art—both sturdy and gracefully light. Blue light converged on the circular core at his chest, the power core of the light-type mecha. The appearance of blue flames seemed to be a declaration of its master’s immense power.
The enemy in the doorway was quite satisfied with everyone’s reaction. He surveyed his surroundings, using the infrared spectrum detector on his mecha to scan the environment and everyone within it.
The results were as he expected. Only these few people remained in the building. He let his guard down and taunted them, "Honestly, you all disappoint me greatly."
The cold, mechanical voice sent a chill through their hearts, but they all focused, wanting to hear how he intended to deal with them.
"Before coming here, I was prepared for a major battle. After all, my opponents dared to call themselves the Mechanical Resistance Army. Anyone who dares to so brazenly oppose us, the Celestial Palace, should have been strong.
"But the result is somewhat disappointing. The force that boasted so spectacularly turned out to be just a ragtag squad of sewer rats. It’s laughable. What? Did you expect to laugh us to death and win without a fight?
"I really don’t understand what you’re thinking. Isn’t it good to be alive? Why insist on being saviors of nature and messiahs of the apocalypse? You heretics simply don’t understand the beauty of machinery. Only by escaping the limitations of flesh and blood can humanity truly transcend."
It was obvious that the man in the blue mecha, holding an absolute advantage, wanted to preach his theories. However, Markel rudely interrupted him.
"Right, right, you’re absolutely right! I’ve been fed up with these people for a long time, but they outnumbered me, so I had no choice but to compromise. Now that you’re here, sir, you’re a beacon of light in this apocalypse."
"Please, give me a chance to reform. I’m willing to join your Mechanical Legion, and I’m sincere. I know everything about the Naturalist Sect. Ask me anything, and I’ll answer."
"Look, the battle armor before you was left by that heretic. I can tell you everything about him. I just beg you, don’t kill me. I want to live."