Chapter: 256
Xandar, headquarters of the Nova Corps.
At this moment, on the holographic map in the command center, numerous ships were shown attacking the skies over the capital of the Nova Empire.
Among these ships were Star-Lord and his assembled band of Ravagers mercenaries.
"Supreme Nova, I received a message from the wanted criminal, Star-Lord.
He said that Ronan now possesses a terrifying weapon called the Infinity Stone, and his fleet is heading towards Xandar," reported Roman Day, the administrative chief of the Nova Corps, as he rushed into the command room to inform the Supreme Nova, the highest leader of the Nova Empire.
"Oh my heavens!" As the highest-ranking person in the empire, the Supreme Nova naturally knew many secrets unknown to ordinary people.
And coincidentally, the mystery of the Infinity Stone was one of them.
"Supreme, don't believe him. He's playing tricks! He's a fugitive!" Another officer of the Nova Corps, Sath, reminded her.
"Did he say why we should believe him?" The Supreme Nova disregarded Sath's words and asked Roman to continue.
"He said he and his companions just escaped from prison and wouldn't have returned to Xandar if it wasn't a matter of life and death." Roman truthfully replied.
Seemingly worried that the Supreme Nova wouldn't believe him, Roman added, "He said he might be a jerk, but he's not— [he is not a 100% scumbag]" using Star-Lord's own words.
"Do you believe him?" The Supreme Nova asked.
"I believe no one can be a hundred percent bad," Roman hesitated for a moment, then firmly said, "I believe him."
"Very well, Roman. Just as you believe in them, I also believe in your judgment. Now, all members of the Nova Corps, we need to take immediate action.
Since the mercenaries are already hovering over the capital, and Ronan's arrival is imminent, we need to prepare on the front lines and evacuate the people as quickly as possible."
"Yes, sir," although not everyone in the command room believed in Star-Lord and the Ravagers mercenaries, they would follow the Supreme Nova's orders to the letter.
...
While the Nova Corps on the ground were actively preparing for battle, within the monitoring system of Baymax, Ronan and his fleet had appeared within his sensing range.
"Captain, they're here."
"Good! Everyone, act according to the plan, prepare—fire!"
Boom—! As Star-Lord gave the order, two immensely massive incendiary shells were fired, aimed directly at Ronan's Dark Aster.
However, just as all the personnel inside the Dark Aster had prepared to withstand the impact, the two incendiary shells completed their explosions before hitting them.
The flames resulting from the explosion formed a massive barrier, separating the Ravagers' mercenaries and Ronan's fleet.
"Cover is in place, descend!"
Seeing the flame barrier formed, Yondu directed all the ships to descend and avoid the enemy's frontal firepower, quickly closing the distance between the two fleets.
In this close-range battle, although the mercenaries' ships were less powerful, they were more agile and could easily launch attacks on the massive Dark Aster.
Soon, Rocket, who was leading the charge, completed his task as planned—he blasted a large hole on the Dark Aster.
"Quill, Yondu! Now's the time to board the ship."
"Nicely done, Rocket, but be careful, Ronan's fleet is already on the move."
Not far away, Baymax, who was acting alone due to his maneuverability, reminded Rocket.
"Don't worry, with their skills, it'll take them a hundred years to hit Rocket the Great!" Rocket replied confidently.
Then, he controlled the ship to roll sideways, avoiding an enemy attack, and immediately returned fire, taking down the enemy ship before it could stabilize.
Meanwhile, as more and more ships flew out of the Dark Aster, Baymax was no longer just observing the situation and providing feedback; he also joined the battle.
On the back of Baymax's combat armor, the propulsion thrusters and flight wings, originally designed for assisted flight, were scattered and transformed into floating cannon attack units.
Without the main thrusters, Baymax could only maintain his altitude in the air by stabilizing with his palms and the soles of his feet, preventing him from falling to the ground.
The modification of his combat armor was carried out by Rocket.
Baymax had requested to enhance his attack capabilities, and after some discussion, it was decided to sacrifice the armor's maneuverability and replace it with versatile floating cannon units.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Under Baymax's precise and rapid continuous attacks, within a few seconds, Ronan's fleet had already lost more than a dozen ships.
However, despite this, the gap in numbers and equipment between the two sides was simply too vast. Even with Baymax displaying his power, they were gradually falling behind, and their situation was becoming more challenging.
"This won't work. They have too many people, and I can't get close to the opening Rocket created."
Star-Lord dodged the enemy's intense firepower while seeking help through the communication channel.
"Captain, I'll clear the way for you."
Seeing their plan being obstructed, Baymax left two floating cannon units as protection in front of him, then commanded the rest to clear the area around Star-Lord.
However, Yondu's situation wasn't as fortunate. Although he also received the mission to board the enemy ship, he was unable to avoid a collision with an enemy fighter, causing him to lose power.
"Darn it! I got hit, Quill. I'll leave the rest to you. See you later."
Boom! With a final loud noise, Yondu's communication was cut off.
Losing Yondu's distraction against the enemy, more enemy ships gathered around Star-Lord. Even with Baymax's assistance, it was still challenging for him.
"This won't work. Sooner or later, we'll be shot down, and we won't get a chance to approach the Dark Aster!"
Inside the Milano, Gamora was feeling anxious.
"Don't worry, kid. I'm Sath of the Nova Corps.
Let me say this first—I strongly opposed the Supreme Nova trusting you. Now, prove me wrong..."
Just as Star-Lord was on the verge of despair, the Nova Corps' fleet sprung into action.
Under their escort, a passage appeared directly in front of the Milano.
"That's great! They really received the message I sent!"
Star-Lord was ecstatic. The appearance of the Nova Corps not only brought hope to their plan but also boosted Star-Lord's confidence.
With this double support, the Milano went straight through the opening created by Rocket and charged into the Dark Aster.
Next, they would face an even more powerful Ronan, empowered by the Infinity Stone...
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