"I don't understand. Although Zero-type was built by me, why did it become so strong after the combat program restarted? The M-2 model is a superior, later-generation model, yet it couldn't defeat the old 0-SION."
The two codes Giggs mentioned were the models for Overlord Beast and Overlord Zero-type. Even these massive mechs undergo a process of upgrades and replacements. Logically, newer models should be more powerful.
"No, you're wrong, Giggs. When you built Zero-type, you only considered how to defeat monsters, without other considerations.
Without limitations, it can push violence to its extreme. The rest is Sidilier's proposed self-awareness, and this thing is truly self-learning."
This was Heimerdinger's explanation for Zero-type's strength. Based on his research, he discovered something unique about Zero-type: in countless battles with monsters, it seemed to have formed a connection with them.
It was a higher-dimensional life form, and it was this form that distorted Zero-type.
"Self-awareness… truly terrifying."
"I've said it before, consciousness and emotions are incredibly terrifying things. They can bring about a revolution in life forms. However, stopping the current Zero-type should still be possible."
"Hmm, of course. This is the Vengeance Squad, a culmination of all our strength. If we fail again…"
Giggs's voice trailed off. He and Heimerdinger had put aside their differences to ask Rambo to join the team, and even sought out Oran, who had been periodically missing. If they still couldn't win, he didn't know what they would do.
"Don't worry. I've researched it. Overlord Beast 06, Overlord Blade Demon 13, and Overlord Warhawk 10 are all stronger than Zero-type in their prototypes. With the assistance of Overlord Abomination 01, we can definitely stop it before it penetrates further inland.
If that doesn't work, there's still that one we can use."
Also a mech from the Overlord series, Overlord Abomination Kha'Zix 01 was not suitable for direct combat because its size was not that of a giant combat mech. Instead, it was a biological mech specifically designed to clear out smaller monsters that invaded cities.
Compared to the frontal assault team, Overlord Abomination was more nimble and deadly.
"By the way, Heimerdinger, I want to re-examine the experimental records for 01 and 09. Is that alright?"
"Of course, feel free. I've already opened the database permissions. You can look for as long as you want."
Unit 09 was Overlord Warrior Rengar, a product of the same control group as Kha'Zix.
Both were manufactured using biotechnology. Heimerdinger initially wanted to see which was stronger: insects or beasts.
The final experimental result was that insects won; 01 defeated 09. Therefore, Heimerdinger only reactivated Kha'Zix from the sealed warehouse and did not restart 09.
This biotechnology happened to be related to Oran's actions on the high seas.
Oran was currently using this type of technology for Oz's body modification. It was a good time to complete the technology and see if there were any omissions.
In this regard, this universe's Heimerdinger and Giggs were both top scholars. Looking at the formulas Oran was calculating, both could discern Oran's intentions.
"Sidilier, do you want to create a new one? There isn't enough time. The day of the decisive battle is fast approaching, and Rambo has probably already arrived at the designated battlefield with his equipment."
"No, this is a precaution. Although their models are different, Zero-type is the prototype for all of them.
Since Zero-type has undergone such a change, how can you be sure that other models won't experience similar changes?
We need a complete overhaul to prevent this crisis. What do you think?"
Zero-type was unstable, but in a sense, the other units were equally unstable, and if they truly went berserk, they would be even more terrifying.
Oz's modification took this situation into account. Although theoretically, such a situation shouldn't occur on the high seas, it's always good to eliminate any possibility of self-harm.
"You're right. After we deal with the Zero-type problem, we should start a new research project."
As a parallel universe to the main universe, the time difference in this universe was very similar to K/DA, so Oran's dream lasted a long time here.
Days later, the ground rumbled as if ten thousand horses were galloping, and an orange-red chariot charged uninhibited across the plains, its target the city in the distance.
All obstacles on the ground were destroyed. It was then that the ground's tremor suddenly intensified.
In front of the charging chariot, the earth instantly cracked open, and a purple drilling mech burst out of the ground. The massive drill bit gleamed with cold light, instantly transforming into Overlord Beast's combat form, its fists blocking the chariot in front of it.
Boom!
During the charge, the chariot reverted to Zero-type's form, and a massive warhammer appeared in its hand.
Ion flames jetted from the back of the warhammer, providing it with more powerful thrust. The collision between the giants created a huge aftershock, and sparks continuously erupted between the fists and the warhammer.
It was then that two azure-blue shadows streaked across the sky.
One of them transformed into a human shape in mid-air, wielding a broad energy greatsword and slashing downwards, directly splitting the handle of the warhammer in Zero-type's hand in two.
Overlord Blade Demon, specifically created by Rambo to counter Zero-type, made its official debut at this moment.
At the same time, countless armor-piercing rounds rained down from the sky, targeting the gaps in Zero-type's mech. Using the suppressive fire provided by Overlord Warhawk, Overlord Abomination also reached its combat position, and two light blades slashed towards Zero-type's back.
"Success! The doctors succeeded!"
Under the combined assault of the four mechs, Overlord Zero-type's body finally fell in the wilderness outside the city, causing a cheer in the nearby city defense command post.
"Don't celebrate too early. Celebrating now is like uncorking champagne at halftime. The real trouble starts now!"
Heimerdinger stopped their celebration. Under the confused gazes of everyone, the fallen Zero-type stood up again, its body still filled with eerie blue biological energy.
This was the greatest impact the monster had on it: a more berserk "mechanical corpse."
Facing the berserk Overlord Zero-type, the other mechs paid a huge price to finally destroy it. Overlord Beast, as the primary frontline unit, was severely damaged and was immediately dragged back to the repair shop as soon as the battle ended.
The others began new research projects, preparing to prevent similar situations from occurring with other mechs.
Meanwhile, in the laboratory, the Overlord Warrior, which had been abandoned, suddenly self-activated and began searching for Overlord Abomination's location, continuing to execute its deployment order.
Oran did not know what happened afterward. Not long after Overlord Zero-type was destroyed, his body had already awakened, and he began a new round of modification and upgrade on Oz's corpse.
The goal of the upgrade was to use biotechnology to transform Overlord Zero-type's berserk mode into a controllable enhanced state, and to further prevent uncontrolled rampaging.
It would be better if something like a berserk Unit-01 did not appear in this country.
"What a pity. There's only one Oz's corpse. The Ancient Giant Race's genes are still a bit strange when it comes to cloning. Mass production will have to wait for breakthroughs in material technology."
Many mechs in the Overlord universe have transformation capabilities. There is a special mineral in that world, and the memory alloy smelted from this mineral is the source of mech forging.
Ordinary metals cannot freely transform while also withstanding high-intensity combat.
In the vast office, Oran was planning future research actions and directions. Oz's transformation was basically in its final stage; it only needed some time for the bio-agents to take effect, and its creation would be complete.
In addition to the rebuilt factory area, this royal city had also undergone renovations in the past two years. What puzzled many people was that all the gates within the royal city were built to a standard of ten meters.
If only the city gates were built this way, it wouldn't be puzzling, but the problem was that even the passages for bedrooms or stairs were designed to this size.
This was a conclusion reached after a rough estimation of Lyliana's height. If they didn't build it larger, they would have to tear it down and rebuild it when Lyliana grew up more.
This size also made it convenient for Terra to move freely after entering her youth. In a sense, this was a place prepared for big individuals.
"Your Majesty Oran, I'm here to report the situation to you. The initial training for the Special Operations Team personnel has concluded, and they are about to enter the elimination selection system. Do you have any other opinions?"
"No, just follow the rules we set before.
By the way, the number of Special Operations Team members will increase later. Tell those who are eliminated to strengthen their training; they will have another chance in the future."
"Understood. After the selection ends, I will assign them to the reserve team as supplementary personnel."
Notifying them in advance might make some people lose their motivation, as opportunities would still exist later.
Therefore, Brand chose to eliminate first, then announce. Even these eliminated personnel were much stronger than those who didn't even pass the preliminary selection.
It wasn't that they weren't excellent enough; it was that some people were far more excellent than them.
Buzz—Buzz—Beep!
Brand was about to go prepare for the selection competition when a piercing alarm sound entered his ears.
He was currently in the royal city, and an alarm here meant a nationwide alarm. Unless there was a major problem, this situation would never occur.
"What's going on?"
"Big Brother Oran! Emergency! A strange thing has come from the sea. It's Saint Juan Wolf! That guy ignored our warnings and is trying to land!
The direction is the coast of District Four. Xiong Zai and Fran have already gone ahead to guide nearby residents to evacuate. Kate is also there, but that guy's size is too big…"
Ginny ran out from another room, reporting the sudden situation that had just occurred to Oran.
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