Chapter 13: Setting Up the Defensive Line

"I mean, why are all the situations you've encountered so outrageous?" Himeko Murata floated beside Luo Lin as a hologram, gesturing on the tablet and complaining simultaneously.

"Armored vehicles, tanks... the models are a bit outdated, but they're all equipment I've come into contact with, so I understand how to match them up. Oh, and go find someone to gather information about the possible enemies we might encounter, quickly! You haven't forgotten that you're still part of the intelligence department, have you? Gathering intelligence before operations is supposed to be your standard procedure, right? How could you forget that now?"

Under Himeko's guidance, Luo Lin quickly completed the task of configuring the mixed team. Valkyries were busy loading ammunition and supplies onto vehicles, and the scene suddenly became lively.

Shub, who was watching, breathed a sigh of relief. "I thought you might forget how to organize the team due to nervousness."

"Haha... How could I forget..."

Luo Lin felt sweat dripping down her back, while Himeko, by her side, chuckled, "So, how is it? Being an A-class Valkyrie, is it simple or fun?"

"Please, Miss Himeko, I'll study hard right away..."

Himeko shook her head. "Learning the basics of tactical command is essential, but the battlefield changes rapidly, and rigid learning won't suffice... You'd better be more vigilant in the upcoming battles!"

Salome returned with some bad news. "Shub, Luo Lin, it seems like the advance speed of the Honkai is increasing. We need to depart quickly and set up a defensive position before they arrive."

Himeko crossed her arms, frowning. "Ask her if the Babylon Laboratory has any defense facilities. If so, what kind, and have they been activated?"

Luo Lin relayed Himeko's words, and Salome and Shub exchanged glances, then slapped their foreheads simultaneously.

After that, the Valkyrie with the blue cape grabbed the communicator. "Ask the Babylon Laboratory... Oh, it seems everyone there is dead. Go ask the designer of the Babylon Tower what defense facilities are available here and how to activate them!"

A frantic voice came from the communicator, "Yes! I'll go right away!"

"Thanks to you, Luo Lin. I knew something was missing earlier." Salome smiled and clapped her hands. "When we did defense missions before, it was guarding civilian facilities during honkai events. They wouldn't have had such conditions. I almost forgot about that."

"Well, actually, I just thought of it!"

Shub looked around and muttered with some uncertainty, "At least I know that the Anti Entropy will provide us with combat mech support later."

"Anti Entropy... Although we're usually enemies with them, our goals are aligned when facing the Honkai and the Herrschers. But honestly, there are too many Honkai Beasts this time. The combat effectiveness of the Anti Entropy mechs is still unclear. I think we should prepare for the worst... Let's assume it's just us in combat." Salome sighed, "But I don't think we have a choice."

"Alright, alright, they'll handle their part. Let's go set up the defensive position! Let's go!" Shub said.

Salome jumped onto the roof of an armored vehicle with her magnetic levitation blades. The wind blew her cloak, making it flutter like a flag.

Shub grabbed her long spear, the Blood Whisperer, with one hand and hung onto the side of the armored vehicle with the other, then tapped on the car door twice, signaling the driver to start.

Luo Lin wasn't as independent. She got into the armored vehicle and squeezed in with the other Valkyries.

The girl adjusted her communication terminal. "Everyone, check the communication channels, confirm your equipment status again, synchronize the time—let's go!"

The engines roared, and the drones took off first, charging into the snowstorm. The lightweight armored vehicles dispersed in front of the team, followed by fully armed tanks, leaving deep tracks in the snow.

A few minutes later, they arrived not far from the Babylon Tower. Here, there was a small hill with sparse trees, providing relatively good visibility, allowing them to observe a large area of activity.

"Let's construct the interception position here."

Himeko marked out an area on the holographic map and said, "Set up mines, establish firing points, plant explosives, and reserve retreat routes... Does this remind you of something? Valkyries from your intelligence department will find many similarities between this and the knowledge you've encountered with your previous teams."

"Yes."

"But remember, the strategic command mindset at this scale is different from the small skirmishes you've played during reconnaissance. When I was learning the command course required for the A-class Valkyrie promotion, I saw many Valkyries from the intelligence department struggling to adapt for half a day."

Himeko patted Luo Lin's shoulder. "I've given you the general direction; now it's your turn to try. I'll be here to assist you."

"Okay, then... like this..."

Luo Lin furrowed her brows and began planning on the holographic map. The Valkyries beside her watched her rapid movements, feeling a bit dizzy.

This was because Luo Lin's current physique, enhanced by the Stigmata and Honkai energy, was several times stronger than an ordinary B-class Valkyrie. At least in terms of combat power, the girl could now consider herself A-rank.

"Alright, how about this?"

"You don't need to be so conservative with the mines. Didn't the intel say that the density of Honkai far exceeds what it used to be... Also, set up more retreat routes; leave enough depth..."

Himeko quickly proposed changes, and Luo Lin listened while sending the modified plan to the Valkyries' terminals in the team.

"Everyone, let's get moving!"

Luo Lin jumped out of the armored vehicle and ran to the forefront of the position.

The Valkyries began to busy themselves, placing heavy machine guns and rockets in strategic positions. Drones flew into the sky, dropping powerful mines in designated areas, their reflective surfaces glinting in the light.

Perhaps for humans, this minefield seemed ridiculous, but most ordinary Honkai Beasts didn't have brains, so this arrangement would be enough to cause harm to those mindlessly charging creatures.

The well-trained Valkyries completed the construction of the defensive position and silently watched the horizon.

[Completed the configuration of the Valkyrie mixed team and led the team to the defensive position (completed √)]

[Task information updated!]

[Current objective: Intercept the honkai tide, eliminate the Honkai Beasts, ensure the safety of the team, and await the Anti Entropy combat mech reinforcements.]

"Boom!"

The ground trembled! The dense Honkai Beasts energy approached from the distance, pressing on every Valkyrie's nerves.

Soon, those purple-white creatures appeared in Luo Lin's sight

They were crowded together like a white wave, accompanied by meaningless roars, they slammed towards the Valkyries!

"They're here—open fire!"