Chapter 330: The Mecha Collector's Happy Moment
"Ha ha--"
Azrael's thick golden hair, which was originally as flamboyant and explosive as a lion king, has completely lost its original appearance due to the erosion of sweat and physiological fluids.
But at this moment, his mind was clearer than ever before, and his eyes were unusually bright.
It was as if a huge rock that had been pressing on his head had been removed, causing Azriel's brain efficiency to soar. Some things that were originally invisible under the cover of the big rock now became clearly visible.
This also made him realize how foolish his actions had been, and how terrifying the "brain" that controlled and guided him to do all this was...
Oh no!
Azriel urgently retrieved the remaining images before the connection with the brain was completely disconnected. It was a picture of one of the brain's brains exploding into brilliant brain flowers!
After repeatedly admiring the brain-exploding scene, Azriel couldn't help but turn his gaze to the Orange.
"Thank you, Orange. For freeing me from the constraints of my brain."
Azriel struggled to get up from the ground. He looked a little weak, but in an excited state of mind. He bowed deeply to Cheng Tian.
"...Looks like the connection has been completely disconnected?"
The cockpit of the Orange opened, revealing Cheng's Fiery Sun Mask peeking out.
"Well, the other party's brain exploded after being hit by your computing power."
Azrael, who had always maintained a serious expression since becoming the leader of the Reform Army, unexpectedly smiled, a rare but barely perceptible smile.
"What does it feel like to be controlled?"
After checking the panel and confirming that his reputation had completely recovered to the green stage, Cheng Tian jumped out of the vehicle and asked Azriel.
"I can feel that the emotions related to 'overthrowing the corrupt government' and 'hating humanity' have been infinitely magnified, to the point that everything else besides these two points cannot be retained in my memory, and I ignore all possible adverse effects."
After pondering for a moment, Azriel quickly replied to Cheng Tian.
"However, the source of all this lies within me. If I hadn't proactively accepted deep mechanical transformation, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to have a superior program implanted into my brain.
Besides, the stupid thing has been done. I have become the first person to tear up the treaty on behalf of the Principality of Leia. It is impossible to erase the fifty-year hatred between the two countries in just one year. The New York invasion that was easily achieved with the help of the Earth Federation's military and industrial tycoons will inevitably rekindle national hatred.
...And having fought to this point, it's impossible to stop. We can only proceed according to the pre-planned plan, making minor adjustments to strategic objectives to minimize innocent civilian casualties while making those bastards profiting from the war truly suffer."
Without mind control, Azrael's tactical and strategic direction began to become clearer.
"Does that mean they're going to blow up the Twin Towers again?"
"Yes, we must blow them up. The statue of the goddess and the military facilities must all be destroyed! Only then will they feel pain. Only then will my brain be able to determine that I'm still blinded by extreme emotions and not immediately flip the table."
After hearing what Azriel said, Cheng Tian suddenly guessed what Azriel wanted to do.
"You want to fish with yourself?"
"The Reform Army cannot be disbanded. If more than half of the soldiers have been mechanically modified and only know how to follow orders, and all of them are transformed into brain puppets, the destructive power they will cause to both Earth and their home planet will be incalculable."
Having said that, Azriel, who seemed to be answering the question irrelevantly at first glance, paused and looked at Cheng Tian seriously.
"But comparatively speaking, as someone with a blasted brain, you might have to endure a different kind of pressure... From the perspective of racial warfare, you don't actually need to bear this. If you choose to leave the army now, I can use my authority to eliminate as much trace of your existence as possible."
"no need."
Cheng Tian's decisive answer surprised Azriel. However, just when he thought Cheng Tian was hoping for national peace and rejecting colonies, Cheng Tian gave such an answer.
"I like collecting mechas, and I like all mechas.
All you need is to get me every standard machine currently in the Reform Army. The more complete and powerful the better. If possible, get me the Earth Federation's machines as well. It would be best if you could transfer ownership of these machines to me in a reasonable manner within the rules. I don't want them all at once. You can divide them up according to military merit. That way, I will continue to help you fight against the Earth Federation, the Principality of Leia, and the Brain."
"…Is it that simple?"
"It's that simple."
Azriel's expression suddenly became subtle, while Cheng Tian's expression after taking off the scorching sun mask was serious without a trace of falsehood.
If Azriel had to use one word to describe Cheng Tian, it would probably be "pure".
He simply wants the mecha!
It didn't matter what faction it was in, or what race it was. Even if the enemy was in the Earth Federation camp and their original goal was to attack the Leia Innovation Army, it wouldn't change their fundamental pursuit, which was to collect mechas...
No wonder this guy looted a special product from Earth on the spot during the offensive. It turns out he is a mecha collector.
But for some reason, Azriel felt that Cheng Tian, who purely put interests first, was not a like-minded person, but in a sense, more trustworthy.
So, Azriel extended his hand to Cheng Tian again and said.
"Then it's a pleasure to work with you."
"It's a pleasure to work with you!"
Cheng Tian held Azriel's hand.
[Your main quest has undergone significant changes.]
You successfully freed Azrael, the leader of the Leia Revolutionary Army, from his mind control, turning him into a complete, independent NPC (BOSS unit). You also activated and joined the Azrael Resistance, a hidden third faction in the Armored Warriors universe.
[The "Azrael Resistance" will exist in the form of hiding in the "Lea Revolutionary Army". Although Azrael has escaped from mind control, he still chooses to disguise and continue to control the Revolutionary Army. In order to achieve his true goal, he will make strategic shifts and changes in tactics, and patiently wait and prepare to deal with the brain's follow-up.
You have re-established a new private employment contract with Azrael, and your main quests will be issued directly by Azrael.
The completion of the main mission in each stage of the current copy will be converted into corresponding "military merit", which can be exchanged for permanent "mecha".
The current main mission of the second phase is - "Twins Scream, Goddess Roars", which is to destroy the Twin Towers under reconstruction and the Goddess Statue under reconstruction.
The basic rewards remain unchanged; the new mecha "AVA-13H Agomeis" has been added; the list of exchangeable mechas has been added: "Gates Series", "AEX-100SR Crawler", "SVA-30J Toad Series", and "MLW-20H Jaeger".