Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 542 Clash
After breaking the opponent's trump card, Luo Gandao took a deep breath and stopped thinking about it... Obviously, the opponent's high-energy armor-piercing rounds were hidden, and could be used in long-range combat, or even killed directly, which would be legal and compliant; or they could be "accidentally" triggered by the enemy in melee combat, in which case the opponent could still avoid trouble.

However, it's pointless to criticize Charon's driver for being despicable at this point... Logan had seen far more shameless opponents than this guy. In the end, this tactic was still about keeping something back for himself, rather than tampering with someone else's motorcycle.

“Although your high-energy armor-piercing rounds are very powerful… unfortunately, your unusually high-energy reaction below the cockpit and your unintentional movements have given you away,” Logan said to himself. “Now, only fair and square methods remain.”

The next moment, amidst the swirling clouds of fire, a cannonball wrapped in flames shot out. After being intercepted by Charon, it exploded with sparks, with some still splashing onto Charon's machine.

The catalyst, which became even more potent at high temperatures, caused the remaining corrosive liquid on Charon's body to boil, and within two breaths, the spare materials that had been temporarily repaired for wear and tear were completely destroyed again.

Charon's pilot's pupils contracted, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth in hatred... This catalytic missile had already achieved its purpose the moment it was launched. Whether he was hit directly or intercepted and then splashed, the erosion that Charon had just suppressed would come back again!

He roared, his left hand drawing coolant, aiming directly at Charon's outer shell, forcefully suppressing the heavily corroded areas. The permitted reserve of nanomaterials was limited; if it was used up here, there was no point in continuing the fight. Meanwhile, his right hand cocked the machine gun, loading rust-resistant rounds and spraying them towards Logan Road.

Extremely cold air billowed from the chest of the Vowalski 40, along with the retractable steel shields on its arms, blocking the attack of the rust-infused bombs. Amidst the crackling explosions, these seemingly ferocious rust-infused bombs failed to even completely destroy the steel shields.

"Long-range warfare over, Allies temporarily in the lead... Long-range weapon systems shut down, hand-to-hand combat begins!"

The referee piloted his aircraft and landed on top of the two mechs, announcing the start of the next phase to the two mechanical dragons and the entire audience.

If ranged combat is like a game of chess between two players, then melee combat is like grabbing the chessboard and smashing it against the opponent... The difference in physical condition caused by precision and strategy will affect the confidence and upper limit of both sides in melee combat.

As the referee left, both mechs started moving at the same time.

Mu Xiang pushed up his glasses: "It seems the other side hasn't figured out one thing yet... He might only be shocked that Luo Gandao predicted his trump card, but he didn't expect why Luo Gandao would use up his trump card."

Alexander suddenly chuckled maliciously: "Although I don't know any complicated tactical analysis... I can still figure it out by reverse engineering, right? This kid must be targeting the cockpit to eliminate the opponent's most threatening countermeasure."

Mu Xiang nodded: "That's right, if I were on the other side... I would definitely protect my cockpit."

To Charon's surprise, Logando didn't use the Allied's signature aerodynamic attack... The black and yellow-striped mech before him, however, spread its arms, carrying two retractable steel shields, and strode towards him, half-defense, half-offense. His previous rust-filled bombs hadn't caused any real damage to Logando; even the two steel shields were still quite intact... Now, however, the edges of the shields had transformed into sharp blades, which were not to be underestimated.

Charon, now back to his original height, didn't back down. Two clangs rang out, and a blinding glint of light flashed from the mech's fists. The seemingly decorative alloy arm rings materialized on Charon's arms, transforming into highly flexible armor. Now possessing offensive and defensive capabilities unaffected by Logandao, Charon's pilot no longer hesitated, unleashing a barrage of punches!
These steel-armored fists charged straight in. He was confident that his arms would not be severed by Logandao's steel shield. While the steel shield was restrained by the armor, his fists covered with iron spikes would slam into the chest and abdomen of Vovallsky 40.

Logan's gaze was fixed on the cockpit in front of Charon's chest, as if scrutinizing him to see if he had any other tricks up his sleeve. With his control, the two retractable steel shields, enveloped in a gale, closed inward, as if to sever Charon's arms head-on.

Charon's pilot, seeing his composure, felt a sudden unease, so much so that he didn't realize that the person who had so startled him after several battles was just a rookie general from the Allied forces.

The sounds of metal clashing and vibrating simultaneously erupted, sparks flying from the point where the steel shield and iron arm met. The audience gasped in anticipation; most hadn't even seen what was happening, but this instantaneous burst of energy was enough to make their shouts worthy of celebration… as if their cheers could give their side an advantage.

As the sparks subsided, Logandao's machine flew backward, a sight that drew laughter and cheers from the United States audience, while the Allied side fell silent. However, the shouts from within both sides quickly revealed the situation, causing the cheers to abruptly reverse.

The cheers of the United States audience were cut off by a steel shield, while the Allied audience clapped and shouted.

Logan Road was not repelled... In close-up shots from aerial cameras, the exterior of Vovallsky 40 was completely unharmed, with nothing missing except the steel shield that was originally in its hand.

On Charon's arm, two steel shields trembled at an imperceptible speed... Clearly, these two steel shields had cut into Charon's iron arm!

“This is… high-frequency cutting!” Zheng Zha was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed.

Mu Xiang adjusted his glasses but didn't say anything... That's right, in this 26th-century world, high-frequency cutting technology is practically ubiquitous. Just like the high-frequency cutting blade he used in his early days, the retractable steel shield that Luo Gandao equipped the mecha could also be powered from within the mecha to achieve high-frequency vibration.

Logandao's aggressive attack was merely a cover for the abnormality of the steel shields with his hand movements. In the instant that Vovallsky 40 collided with Charon, Logandao launched both steel shields, which pierced Charon's tough armor with terrifying cutting force. Just before being hit by Charon, he piloted his aircraft backward, dodging the two incredibly powerful punches.

Charon's fists dropped at an abnormal angle... This was a hidden mechanism behind his fists. His original intention was to use a pneumatic device to send his fists out during the stalemate, but under Logandao's tactics, this move failed!

(End of this chapter)