Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 592 Hunting
The long-range battle finally came to an end with the referee's announcement. Logandao glanced at the casualty ratio assessment on the screen; rounded to 0.6, it was acceptable to him. A casualty ratio of 0.6 didn't mean that while Logandao suffered six wounds, Achilles suffered ten.

This assessment was ultimately made by Logandau's mech system, and it couldn't possibly be as accurate as a self-check when assessing the damage to Hercules's mech. Logandau knew he had dodged several of Achilles's key attacks, but he himself had been hit by quite a few high-tech attacks... In other words, the actual casualty ratio was definitely lower than this 0.6.

Following the referee's instructions, the long-range weapon systems of both mechs were deactivated... Of course, Logan Road's long-range weapon system was actually temporarily deactivated by the Allied forces. With the backdoor removed, even if the mechs were located within the United States, they would not be under the control of the referee's committee.

Luo Gandao didn't understand why those referees weren't showing up anymore. Logically speaking, their physical appearances wouldn't seem so strange... These guys are just treating Earthlings like fools.

"Is it because some people are still experiencing cognitive interference?" Logand thought to himself.

Seeing the screen display that long-range weapons were temporarily disabled, Luo Gandao's lips twitched. To be honest, if he didn't know that Liu Xi could analyze the backdoor inside the mecha system and then have Zhang Jie hint to the technicians to disable it, he wouldn't have been at ease.

Previously, no one would have considered the rationale for the referee committee to control the remote systems of both sides' mechs... but now that the Allies are on the opposite side of the referee committee, we need to think more about this.

If they can control the mechs' long-range weapon systems, is it also possible to directly control the mechs to explode? The answer is obvious; it's theoretically entirely feasible. Logandau even suspects that during the battle on the return trip from Sydney, some of the United States mechs might have been controlled to explode… If those brainwashed suicide soldiers can control mechs to self-destruct, then remotely controlling explosions is entirely possible.

So why didn't the referee committee try to control the explosion of the Allied mechs? It wouldn't make sense if they didn't consider this possibility at all; but if they tried and it didn't work, wouldn't they be puzzled?
Zhang Jie's explanation was... "Maybe the alien lords have taken a liking to you and need you to generate more piloting data. They can just capture you when their army is on the border. Wouldn't it be a waste to just let their lackeys blow you up?"

Logand felt a chill run down his spine. Whether he had the wrong idea or not, it didn't seem like a good thing... He sighed and used the brief moment to warm up his body. In his view, to deliver a truly effective close-quarters combat performance, the mechanical dragon's own body had to be deeply involved. Especially against an opponent like Achilles...

His mecha is called Hercules because he himself has excellent combat skills and can integrate them into the mecha piloting... For Mu Xiang, Zheng Zha, or Zhao Yingkong, his strength is nothing to fear, but for Luo Gandao and Alexander, Achilles is absolutely not to be underestimated in hand-to-hand combat.

Luo Gandao didn't think he had anything to boast about in hand-to-hand combat, but that was just his self-perception. After all, he had been training with people like Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha every day, which led him to have some misconceptions about his own fighting ability... and when sparring with Alexander, Luo Gandao didn't gain much of an advantage either.

Facing a younger Achilles whose physical abilities surpass those of Alexander, Logandao certainly wouldn't overestimate himself... His strategy was to wait for an opportunity, using the fighting style Cheng Xiao had taught him to maneuver around Achilles, and then deliver a crucial blow at the right moment!
Well, since Cheng Xiao came to the Central Federation Base, Luo Gandao has learned a lot and had some bad habits corrected... Now his fighting ability is actually above his self-awareness.

The host was still introducing the recent hand-to-hand combat performances of both sides, while the two mechs moved to their designated positions, ready for close combat.

Logandau closed his eyes, sensing every feature of this steel body. This mech was still the Vowalsky 40 that Logandau had used in his first battle. Back then, he wasn't qualified to use the most advanced mechs directly; even as a newcomer, being able to use this excellent mainstream mech was only thanks to Alexei's influence. After so many battles, Logandau's status had risen sharply, but he no longer wanted to use the most advanced mechs.

In his words, Alexander doesn't use the latest model every day, which shows that what suits you best is the best.

This Wolversky 40 has also undergone considerable damage, repairs, and even large-scale component replacements, so it can no longer be considered a typical Wolversky 40. Take, for example, the anti-laser shield that the technicians installed; a shield of this size is not something most mechanical dragons could use.

The paint job on Logandao's mech wasn't the standard all-black base with yellow stripes common in the Allies; it included other markings, a reflection of his personal preferences... although the Allied painters had only given him a few options to choose from. Fortunately, Slavic aesthetic sense wasn't bad, and Logandao was quite satisfied.

He chose the codename for this mech as... Divana, the Slavic goddess of the hunt from the alternatives. The others largely agreed with this codename, as it reflected Logandao's fighting style.

Although not flamboyant or fierce, it conceals a deadly edge within its restraint and discipline... like a hunter walking in the jungle.

Divana and Hercules approached each other, their arms swinging dramatically while subtle movements were also at play. Each flip and twist could conceal a deadly intent, or it could simply be a feint. Just as they were about to enter each other's vicinity, Logan suddenly launched his attack!

Divana deployed the steel shields attached to her arms as she advanced, and then, just as the two sides were about to clash, she blasted one of the steel shields out with a swing of her arms!

Hercules' movements were incredibly fast, and Achilles had been on guard against it. Upon hearing the alarm, he instinctively dodged, allowing Hercules to dodge most of the steel shield with agility that seemed out of place for a giant mech.

The steel shield, maintaining high-frequency vibrations, failed to penetrate Hercules's body, but even a slight graze left a deep gash on Hercules' right shoulder.

At the same time, Rodandao's punch and another steel shield were also heading towards Hercules' cockpit!

(End of this chapter)