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In a small forest about 50 km², numerous armed tank vehicles surrounded it, each equipped with dangerous weapons.
A motorcycle burst into the scene as Shizue parked it off, getting down from it.
Bahimut Fighters saw her arrival; they all arranged themselves like an army, saluting her arrival,
"Good morning, Deputy Commander."There were more than a hundred Bahimut Fighters who saluted her arrival; Shizue saluted them back.
After this, everyone dispersed to their work, heading to their division. Those in the division related to information began to operate their information system, while those from the battalion division donned their Defense Force Mecha Suit.
It is a full-body combat armor designed to protect soldiers and enhance their physical strength when fighting Bahimut.
It covered the user from head to toe made of dark metallic plates layered over a flexible inner suit. The armor wasn't bulky—it was sleek and fitted closely to the body, allowing fast movement while still offering strong defense.
The outer plating was reinforced with high-density composite material capable of withstanding impact from Bahimut attacks. Each plate was connected by energy channels that glowed faintly blue, showing the flow of the user's released combat power.
The helmet had a narrow visor that displayed tactical data and monitored the user's vitals. It was built with a breathing filter and a communicator, making it usable in contaminated zones.
Power conduits ran along the arms, legs, and spine, feeding energy from the suit's internal Originat core. When activated, these conduits brightened, and the suit's strength and agility multiplied several times beyond human limits.
The gloves were reinforced with shock absorbers and pressure enhancers for both melee and firearm use. The boots were magnetized and stabilized for high-speed movement and recoil control during combat.
Different units had minor variations—heavier models for melee specialists, lighter ones for scouts and gunners—but all shared the same dark design with glowing lines and sharp edges.
There are advanced Mecha Suits made from the body and power of Bahimut, but only special Bahimut, capable of exterminating cities and world-level Bahimut, can be used to make a suit.
"Is the Bahimut here in the forest?" Shizue asked. She stood in front of the armored vehicle, looking at the small forest in front of her.
This small forest was in an amusement park; it was perplexing why the Bahimut hadn't made an attack but was hiding in a forest.
"Yes, from the Origin Fortitude release, we confirmed it was from here,"
A young man, brown hair and eyes, wearing a combat suit reported to her; he was just a rank below Eira, a captain.
"Ok, all captains should proceed to move forward with their teams, be careful, and locate the source of the Bahimut," she ordered.
All teams and their captains were ready; eight teams, they held their weapon, a rifle gun.
This isn't an ordinary gun that uses a bullet but a compact, high-powered weapon designed specifically for use with the Combat Power Suit. Its frame was made from reinforced alloy, lightweight but durable enough to survive close-quarters combat with the Bahimuts.
The rifle's barrel was lined with Originat conduits that allowed it to channel the pilot's energy from the suit directly into each shot. When fired, the weapon released concentrated energy rounds capable of piercing the dense scales of smaller Bahimuts or destabilizing larger ones temporarily.
The gun had an integrated targeting system that synced with the pilot's helmet display. Crosshairs, distance, and enemy movement data were projected onto the visor, allowing precision even during fast maneuvers.
Its grip and stock were ergonomically designed to interface with the suit's strength enhancers. This meant that even if the pilot was carrying multiple rounds or maintaining long-range fire, recoil was minimized, and accuracy remained consistent.
A secondary function allowed the gun to switch to a short-range energy burst mode. In this mode, it could be used as a shock weapon, sending out a concussive wave strong enough to stagger an advancing Bahimut or knock it unbalanced.
Power packs were mounted on the side of the rifle, feeding energy directly from the suit's internal core. Reloading was quick, and the gun could operate continuously for several minutes before requiring a recharge—ideal for sustained combat missions.
Each Bahimut Fighter with their rifle gun moved team by team with their deputy captain and captain, heading into the small forest.
Shizue took a seat; around her was the division of Strategic Information Warfare Command (SIWC), who were operating their equipment.
On their virtual screen was the location of all teams displayed; all teams were moving vigilantly.
"Deputy Commander, you might need this." Shizue was given an earpiece to wear, which she did.
Every communication between every team and the SIWC Division was heard by her.
The teams were getting closer to the center of the forest,
"What's that?" A team consisted of ten Bahimut Fighters, moving with their captain.
Getting close to the center of the forest, they suddenly saw something flash in front of them.
They paused, looking in front of them, only to see a terror; their body froze at the shadow before them.
This was the last thing they saw before everything became darkness.
"Team 8, what happened? What did you guys see?" Back at the camp, the SIWC Division communicated with them, but what replied to them was silence.
All this happened to every single team. Within a few minutes, they couldn't communicate with every team that entered the small forest.
Shizue frowned at this. "Communicate with the headquarters for reinforcements. I don't think we are fighting against T2 Bahimut. Also, we are still clueless about its appearance, race, and power. I would try to battle it, whether it's what I could defeat"
Shizue said solemnly, giving orders to the SIWC Division; the watch on her right hand immediately gave a soft light,
It disintegrated, becoming a Mecha Combat Suit. Hers was different from the others, dark like the night; even the sun couldn't outshine the darkness emitted from this suit.
At the right corner of her chest, close to the arm, "BMT T3 - 06" was pasted on the mecha suit, a special mecha suit.
Shizue moved; her body disappeared into the darkness.