He Really Was Strong
[Wait for me. I’ m going to save everybody.]
As Beatle said it, his thrusters revved up to full power while Beatle himself took up his battle stance. His eye cameras “Twin Eyes” gleamed in light and his horn, (a beatle’s horn, from which his name originated) attached to his head protector was dyed in gold.
Neito provoked Beatle in a hateful tone.
[Are you going to fight? Do you really think you can win against me?]
Neito knew that it wasn’t part of his character to say something like that, but he made it as realistic as possible. His heart said so otherwise.
It was expected of Beatle, not moving a single flinch and drawing back from a battle, this hero who protects society, He’s truly admirable.
[You’ll fight? Good. I’ll take you on.]
I have no plan on holding back. I’m going to defeat you and move forward.
[Here I come!]
Beatle’s thrusters fired up and released a blast of air under his foot and aimed directly at Neito.
[… … Do it.]
Neito gave the order to fire. 3 demons fired a claw like blow to the path Beatle was heading for. /*As mentioned in the previous chapter, they looked like black demons attacking from the facility since they’re evil and all.*/
[Ha—aa — !!]
Beatle took a hit to an arm. The 3 infiltrators used their weight and pulled Beatle in.
In no time, Neito gave an order to his squad.
[Now is the time. To those with a ranged weapon, fire all together at once.]
[Aye Aye Sir!]
The first to respond was Anice. She fired at an unimaginable speed while seemingly looking innocent.
The others followed her lead and started shooting. Bullets were whizzing around Beatle.
[It’s pointless!]
The attack didn’t affect Beatle a single bit. He deployed a barrier from his horn and stopped every bullet that came his way.
As expected of someone who brought down many villains. Numbers don’t mean anything to him.
[Hmm… it is as one would expect.]
Neito looked confident and calm but inside; he was in a state of shock.
Dylan was strong… But this guy is on a whole new level. It would be illogical if a normal person could beat him… But I can’t just surrender.
[You’re kidding me right? After all that attack…]
[He’s a monster… There’s no way we could win…]
[We’re going to get killed… Me.. everybody is!]
General Affair guys started running away. It can’t be helped. They must have felt what he felt when he first experienced Dylan’s strength up front.
But He didn’t plan on backing off.
Neito stood up from his chair and raised his blade.
[Don’t falter! We are Metallica! A proud Evil Organization!
Beatle just finished a separate mission before coming here. His energy supply must be low. Continue attacking throughout!]
The only chance of winning was exploiting that point.
Beatle must have used up a sufficient amount of energy before coming here. He also needs energy to deploy his barrier.
Different from the other Guardians, Beatle’s armor needs energy from an external source. They must have known the risk of running out of energy.
Their attacks weren’t effective but, they weren’t entirely pointless. They have 3 guys pulling him in the front while the others supported them by cover fire. At least they succeeded in stopping Beatle’s advance.
They were busy stopping Beatle in his tracks. And it wasn’t like they had limitless bullets. But if this goes on, they’ll have the disadvantage.
[Fire! Fire! Fire! Keep firing! We have sufficient enough bullets!]
Neito got into the mood.
[U oo oo oo!!!]
Somehow he managed to pull his spirits back together and resumed attacking.
[… Curse you!… using such dirty tricks…]
It was then…
[Beatle! The new energy crystal is the Research Lab B! Hurry and exchange parts and… Defeat Metallica!]
[Wha–!?]
Neito turned around.
One of the researchers managed to free himself and inform Beatle. They didn’t tie him securely enough. He held a gun pointing to one from the General Affairs. He risked his life just to inform Beatle.
[Understood! Wait for me! I’m going to save you all!]
Beatle reversed his thrust and headed off to the Lab. After acquiring the info, he darted of as fast his thrusters’ could carry him.
[d.a.m.n it! I won’t let you… we’re following him!]
Neito gave out the order and then proceeded to the direction Beatle was headed.
Beatle was too fast. Their bare foot movements were no match for His hovering and thrusters.
Arriving in Research Lad B, they saw Beatle acquiring the Energy Crystal.
[You’re too late, Evil Beings.]
Beatle turned the situation upside down.
Anice asked in a weak hearted voice.
[Nate! Beatle has the Crystal!… What should we do?…]
She knew that if they lost the battle, they were done for.
I’m sorry Anice… I’m not as strong as you think I am… Are you disappointed?
[Tschh… Do Heroes of Justice always have good luck?…]
[If there is such a thing as Fate, it will never take on the side of Evil. Here I come, Metallica! This is where the real fight starts!]
I wanted to try out various publishing methods…
Sorry for ending with a cliffhanger and being an a.s.shole in this chapter.
Will update as soon as possible