Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 247 Tokyo Raid (Nine Updates)
The loud impact and the tremors instantly triggered the most sensitive intrusion alarm at Arasaka Manor.

The piercing alarm ripped through the night sky, and searchlights suddenly blazed on throughout the manor, beams of light sweeping across the landing area like sharp swords.

"Multiple weapon locks detected! Enemy defense system activated!" Maria's voice rang out in the family's encrypted channel, carrying the tension of an impending battle.

"Proceed according to the plan." Margaret's cool and firm voice immediately took over, assuming the responsibility of on-site command. "I will open the breach. Maria, cover the right flank with your artillery fire and suppress their heavy firepower. Auxiliary units, follow my advance route, clear out the infantry, and eliminate fixed firing points along the way."

“Understood, sister!” Maria’s response was filled with eager excitement.

"Lancers, advance!" Margaret declared, as she juggled her mech to her feet.

The solid ion shield on the left arm activated instantly, forming a semi-transparent blue barrier that protected the front of the machine.

The lance in his right hand emitted a deep hum, and the tip of the lance began to gather a dark blue, destructive energy.

"Punisher, begin purification!" Maria's mech also roared to life, the muzzle of the Punisher's explosive cannon began to spin rapidly to preheat, emitting a heart-palpitating sound, and the Storm Blade held in her other arm was also activated, the energy field hissing at the edge of the blade.

Their shapes were undoubtedly bizarre and terrifying in the eyes of the Arasaka Guardian.

The combination of retro knight style and massive steel body creates a sense of oppression that seems out of step with the technology of this era.

The first wave of attacks came from automated defense towers.

Several laser turrets and heavy machine gun turrets hidden in the landscape turned around, and scorching bullets and high-energy lasers instantly poured onto the mechs that had just stood up.

However, whether it was armor-piercing bullets or lasers, when they hit the Knight Mech's light blue ion shield, they only stirred up violent ripples before being deflected or absorbed, unable to shake it in the slightest.

Occasionally, an attack that slips through the net will hit the main armor, but it will only leave some burn marks and will not cause any effective damage.

The technological gap was on full display at this moment.

"Counterattack!" Margaret shouted, and the "Lancers" began their heavy charge towards the core area of ​​the manor.

She thrust out her impact lance with a sudden burst of energy, not through physical contact, but by shooting out a condensed beam of ions that instantly covered a distance of 100 meters and accurately struck a laser turret that was firing wildly in front of her.

"Boom!" The turret exploded violently under the impact of ion energy, turning into a burning pile of scrap iron.

At the same time, Maria's "Punisher" opened fire.

The Punisher's high-explosive cannon roared, unleashing a barrage of high-explosive shells that rained down like death, covering several defensive positions and a watchtower on the right flank.

The continuous explosions turned the area into a sea of ​​fire, and the guards inside were torn to pieces before they could even scream.

Six attendant mechs, like agile cheetahs, followed closely on either side of the main knight.

Equipped with lightweight laser cannons and heavy explosive guns, they precisely targeted Arasaka soldiers peeking out from behind cover, or destroyed squads attempting to launch anti-tank missiles.

While their firepower is not as strong as that of the knight mechs, it is more than enough to deal with infantry and light vehicles.

The Arasaka Manor's defenses reacted swiftly, with more and more soldiers pouring out, including elite units equipped with advanced cybernetic devices and weapons.

Several "Onimusha" power armors rushed out of the garage, raising their heavy weapons in an attempt to stop them.

But all of this seemed futile against the Knight Mechs. Margaret's "Lancer" charged like a true knight, its ion shield deflecting all attacks, its lances thrusting and sweeping, each attack accompanied by the explosion of an "Onimusha" or the collapse of defensive fortifications.

Her movements were precise and efficient, with a cool and beautiful quality.

Maria's "Punisher" remained firmly in the rear, using explosive cannons to suppress enemy fire. Any enemy attempting to gather or build a defensive line would be reduced to dust under her bombardment.

Occasionally, when an enemy manages to break through the artillery barrage and get close, they will be met with a fatal slash from the Storm Blade.

The battle was one-sided from the very beginning.

Arakasa's meticulously arranged outer defenses were easily torn apart like paper in the face of the absolute power and defense of the Knight Mechs.

The steel giant marched with unstoppable strides, advancing step by step into the depths of the manor, towards the core building that was protected by layers of defense.

Tokyo, this "royal land" that has been cultivated by the deserted hills for over a century, is now being trampled by the iron hooves of an alien world.

The firelight illuminated the night sky, and the sounds of explosions and collapsing buildings replaced the usual tranquility.

A devastating attack targeting the heart of the Arasaka Empire has officially begun.
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The underground command center is located in the core area of ​​the Arasaka Manor.

The piercing alarms and the images of destruction transmitted from external surveillance cameras created an extremely tense atmosphere.

The elderly Saburo Arasaka did not appear at the command post; he remained in a deeper safe house, relying on a life support system to survive.

But his will was clearly conveyed through encrypted communication to the commander in charge of the manor's defense, as well as to the most mysterious and powerful force directly under his command—the 100-man ninja squad.

"The enemy... is an unknown large mech unit! The outer defense line is completely ineffective! Repeat, completely ineffective!" An intelligence officer reported in a trembling voice. On the main screen, the dots representing the defense nodes were going out at an alarming rate.

The commander's face was ashen. He couldn't understand why there was no record of this terrifying weapon in the company's database.

Where did they come from? Why were they able to break through layers of defense so easily?
"Activate the 'Shadow' protocol." Arasaka Saburo's hoarse and cold voice came through the communication channel, devoid of any emotional fluctuation. "Stop them from getting close to the Holy Residence at all costs."

"Yes, sir!" The commander bowed and accepted the order, then switched to a separate communication channel. "Ninja 100, move out! Target: Intruder mech! All means are permitted!"

The moment the order was given, ghostly figures began to emerge inside the manor, in the shadowy corners, under the eaves of the antique-style buildings, and even in the artificial hills and waterways.

They were completely different from ordinary Arasaka soldiers.

The entire body is covered in matte black armor, and the streamlined design minimizes the outline and reflections.

Their movements were silent, like true shadows, yet incredibly fast, clearly indicating they were equipped with the most advanced S.A.W.S. cybernetic devices.

The weapons they carried were varied, but all were high-tech weapons designed for assassination and armor penetration: high-frequency knives, thermal samurai swords, monomolecular rays, specially made armor-piercing shurikens, and special devices capable of emitting EMP pulses.

This is Saburo Arasaka's personal bodyguard, a product of the combination of ancient ninja skills and modern top-notch cybernetic technology—the 100-man Ninja Team.

Each of them is a one-in-a-million master killer, proficient in stealth, assassination, sabotage, and electronic warfare.

Over the past few decades, they have successfully thwarted countless assassination attempts against Saburo Arasaka, making them the last and most solid barrier for the Arasaka Empire.

(End of this chapter)