Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 543 Mistake
Luo Gandao created some distance, but his first reaction was to pull the trigger... Then he paused for a moment before sighing and shaking his head.

"Why not launch another attack after creating distance here?" Zheng Zha asked in confusion. "If we don't move after creating distance, the benefits become limited... Charon can no longer hit him."

Mu Xiang was silent for a moment, then sighed and rubbed his forehead: "I guess he wanted to create distance and suppress the enemy with firepower... but long-range weapons are disabled."

Zheng Zha was stunned for a moment, and could only smile wryly... It seemed that this was the only explanation. During practice, this kid often used his superb skills to exhaust the opponent's strength and then launch a firepower suppression from a superior distance. However, this was his first time fighting against the United States' mechanical dragon, and the Allied training did not usually restrict him in this way, which was why he wasted his opportunity.

"Damn it, I've always felt that this fighting style is very illogical..." Zheng Zha said helplessly, "It doesn't make sense at all for mecha piloting."

Mu Xiang shrugged: "It's a pity, but this is what makes it interesting... If it were an unrestricted battle between the two sides, it wouldn't be as entertaining for most viewers who don't know much about the game, would it?"

Their conversation wasn't deliberately hushed or attempted to create a audible connection, so everyone else heard it. Alexei sighed, "You're right. No matter how sophisticated the mech piloting techniques are, or how much potential there is to explore, the rules of mech combat still place a great emphasis on entertainment value."

Mu Xiang smiled and said, "It turns out that completely conforming to the rules of gladiatorial combat actually limits the improvement of technology... This is also why the Allied Forces' comprehensive training results are better than the United States' training model that completely replicates mecha gladiatorial combat."

Alexei smiled calmly, his gaze returning to the scene in the arena.

After Logando created distance but didn't launch any suppressive fire, Charon immediately withdrew his fist. Charon's pilot, being more experienced, quickly figured out the reason... It seemed that Logando didn't have any other plans, but rather that the rookie had forgotten that the long-range weapon system was disabled.

So it seems that the newcomer's momentary carelessness has ruined his previous brilliant tactics... Charon's pilot grinned and spurred the mech forward, determined to suppress Logando under his steel fist while his ranged weapons were ineffective and his close-range stance was not yet ready.

The next moment, a dark shadow rose from below and slammed into the cockpit of Charon... Charon's fists also shot out, and in the instant they hit the Vovallsky 40, they were taken back by Charon.

The alarm in the cockpit suddenly blared, and Charon's pilot glanced at the self-check of the aircraft, his expression immediately changing... In the collision just now, Charon's cockpit was damaged by about 60 percent. Although there are only a few cracks on its exterior now, this special glass—actually, glass is a nickname, but it is essentially a transparent material, and its properties determine one thing.

If there are no cracks, it will be perfectly fine... but if there are cracks, the line between being mostly intact and completely broken is not clear. It's either undamaged or completely destroyed; that's the nature of this material.

In other words, Charon's machine had actually been severely damaged just now... but judging from the feedback from his fists and the system's calculations, the damage to the opponent was quite limited.

Before those two iron-thorned fists could fully strike the Vovallsky 40, Charon was struck by the dark figure and sent flying backward! As for what exactly was Logandau's terrifying move... it was an aerodynamic impact that the mainstream Allied aircraft preferred!
The aerodynamic flying knee, often used by the Allied Mechanical Dragons as an opening pressure tactic, proved surprisingly effective in the recent clash.

It's said that if a move is overused, no matter how exquisite it is, it becomes a common, ubiquitous technique... because everyone can use it, and everyone can defend against it. Techniques like the Pneumatic Flying Knee are such moves. Years ago, the United States' mechanical dragons suffered countless losses against them, but now, the Allied Pneumatic Impact's hit rate is pitifully low because opponents have studied and defended against it.

However, Roger Dow made this move shine again... He started charging the pneumatic device in his knee joint from the beginning, so that he could counter the opponent's lunge at the crucial moment.

This move, however, left opponents, spectators, and many commentators bewildered, because at first glance, it seemed as if Logandau was continuing to lure Charon into making a move.

However, Roger himself breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had been hit by Charon's fists, the damage to his mech's shoulders was not serious. Apart from a few minor breaks, there were not even any noticeable dents, making it easy to fill them with spare materials.

Then... we can't give the opponent another chance. If they counterattack again, he's not confident he can pull off another near-perfect exchange of damage.

As he pulled the control lever, he started running, and the massive Vovallsky 40 transformed into a moving black mountain, his fists poised to strike.

Charon fought and retreated. Although the mech's punches were more threatening, judging from its condition, it was unwise to engage in a head-on confrontation with an opponent who was nearing his peak.

Its fists transformed into meteor hammers, and the chains extending from its wrists glowed with a blinding light, carrying an electric charge. These meteor hammers spun left and right, complementing each other with remarkable skill and precision; even Cheng Xiao, if he were watching, would have to give them a thumbs up. Under the obstruction of these meteor hammers, Luo Gandao was unable to gain a significant advantage.

Luo Gandao's expression turned serious. His opponent had revealed another ability... The analysis of this opponent only mentioned extended boxing, but he had originally thought of it as a pneumatic joint favored by the Allies. Now it seemed that the two were based on completely different principles.

However... being forced to use an ability will only make things more difficult for his opponent than for him.

The next moment, Logandao unleashed a powerful right punch, ignoring the impact of the meteor hammer and the sparks from the iron spikes, sending the meteor hammer flying backward. At the same time, he piloted his mech forward, seemingly trying to force his right arm into Charon's defensive perimeter.

"You've been tricked, kid!" Charon's pilot roared. "Did you really think these fists were the same as ordinary flail hammers?"

The left flail had barely been knocked away when the right one struck, but instead of hitting the right arm joint of the Vowalsky 40, it swung down and entangled the mech's right arm with its electrified chains. Meanwhile, the left flail, defying the laws of physics, abruptly stopped its trajectory and slammed back!
(End of this chapter)