Chapter 252 Motherf**ker?

“Blackwatch ordered us to show again and neutralized the motherfucker,” mentioned one of many pilots of the Valkyrie.

“The motherfucker? Is that what they assigned to that monster as a callsign? A motherfucker?” the Valkyrie chief requested.

“No, but when you concentrate on it, it sounds good proper?”

“Now that you’ve mentioned it, it does sound good. Alright, Valkyries, let’s flip again and cope with this ‘motherfucker’,” the Valkyrie chief commanded.

The squadron of F-35s adjusted their formation, turning again in the direction of the unknown menace.

“Valkyrie Two to Chief, do we have now any intel on what we’re coping with?” requested one of many pilots, scanning the skies for any signal of the mysterious creature. You will discover the origin of this content material at n0velb!n•

“Not a lot to go on,” the chief responded. “It appeared as a big blip on the radar, transferring at excessive pace. Our drones have been taken out earlier than we may get a transparent visible, but it surely appears to be some sort of big fowl—I believe it is best if we ask Blackwatch.”

“Valkyrie Chief to Blackwatch, what took down our drone, over?”

“Valkyrie Chief, the assault gave the impression to be a sonic screech of extremely excessive frequency and depth, able to inflicting extreme disruptions in digital programs and even bodily injury,” Mark replied from the command middle. “Based mostly on the information we managed to assemble earlier than the drone feed was misplaced, this creature, no matter it’s, possesses a capability to generate and undertaking sonic waves. It is extremely probably that it is considered one of Lin Feng’s summons.”

Richard, standing beside Mark, listened intently. “So, it is utilizing sound as a weapon. That is going to make direct engagement troublesome. What are our choices?”

Mark regarded again on the radar and information screens, assessing the state of affairs. “The F-35’s programs are superior, however sustained publicity to such high-intensity sonic assaults may compromise their integrity. We’d want to contemplate various ways. A distance-based strategy, possibly utilizing standoff weapons, may very well be more practical. The AGM-158 JASSM has an extended sufficient vary to maintain the jets out of the creature’s instant sonic assault radius.”

“Okay, no downside then,” Richard mentioned.

“Do not falter Valkyries, it might not be capable of do this trick once more, launch once more.”

The Valkyrie squadron, following Richard’s order, ready to launch one other salvo of missiles. Nonetheless, the large bird-like creature, seemingly anticipating their subsequent transfer, unfurled its huge wings as soon as once more. However this time, as a substitute of producing a gust of wind, it hurled an array of feathered spikes towards the approaching F-35s.

The pilots, caught off guard by this new assault, reacted swiftly. Some managed to evade the barrage of spikes with agile maneuvers. However not all have been fortunate. A number of jets have been hit, the spikes piercing via their armor with ease.

“Mayday, mayday!” one pilot cried out over the radio as his jet took a crucial hit. “I am hit! Ejecting!” The cockpit cover burst open, and the pilot was ejected, his parachute deploying as he left the stricken plane.

Different pilots, although their jets have been scratched and broken, managed to take care of operational management. They continued their efforts to outmaneuver the creature’s relentless assaults.

“Valkyrie Three to Chief, I’ve taken some injury however nonetheless operational,” reported one pilot, as his jet bore the scars of the encounter.

The Valkyrie chief, assessing the state of affairs, referred to as out, “All Valkyries, keep sharp! Keep away from these spikes. Proceed the engagement, however be aware of its new assault sample.”

“We have to get nearer,” Richard mentioned. “I have to see if we’re near bringing that beast down.”

“Valkyrie 5, you’re to strategy the monster for visible to the Blackwatch,” the chief ordered.

“Copy that, breaking off formation,” Valkyrie 5, piloting one of many F-35s, broke off from the formation and cautiously approached the large bird-like creature. Regardless of the potential hazard, the pilot was decided to offer a close-up visible evaluation for Blackwatch Command.

“Valkyrie 5 to Blackwatch, I am transferring in for a more in-depth look,” the pilot communicated, his voice regular regardless of the adrenaline pumping via his veins.

Within the command middle, Richard and his crew watched the stay feed from Valkyrie 5’s onboard digicam. The display screen displayed the huge creature in better element than earlier than. Its gargantuan dimension and the darkish, shimmering feathers have been extra intimidating up shut. The creature appeared to pay attention to the approaching jet, its eyes monitoring the motion with an unsettling intelligence.

However Richard was not after its look, he was after its title and its well being bar. Its well being is at 60 %, and its title is Gryphalos, just like the Alpha Gryphon however not as robust.

“If the progenitor is sending these monsters our approach, it suggests it feels threatened. Our confrontation could also be approaching ahead of anticipated. As soon as we’re one with this, let’s nuke completely different cities once more and confront him head-on.”