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Chapter 12 - Operation Abandoned Mine

Joseph and the Hell Brothers geared up for their next daring operation: infiltrating the Abandoned Mine in Zone 1. As they stood in the dimly lit, they checked their equipment meticulously.

 

Eliza, overseeing their preparations, approached Joseph and spoke, "Remember, this mission is of utmost importance. By entering the zone 2 in illegal way and we cannot afford any slip-ups. Trust your training, trust your team, and stay alert."

 

Inside their respective mechs, Joseph and the Hell Brothers felt the hum of power as the countdown reached its final seconds. Eliza's voice over the comms was a reminder of the weight of their mission.

 

"Good luck, do not disappoint me," she said.

 

As the countdown reached one, their mechs surged forward, their powerful legs propelling them out of the Motherbase bay. The massive machines moved with grace and speed, leaving the motherbase behind.

 

Erina and Jennifer watched from a nearby observation deck, their eyes fixed on Joseph. Hope filled their hearts as they whispered silent prayers for their safe return, knowing that the fate of their mission rested on their shoulders.

 

As Joseph and the Hell Brothers arrived at the entrance of the Abandoned Mine, Eliza's voice came over their comms, guiding them through the mission.

 

"The entrance is secure. Proceed to the next area, but be cautious. We don't know what's inside the mine," she warned.

 

Their mechs moved forward cautiously, their sensors scanning the dark and foreboding entrance. The echoes of their heavy footsteps reverberated through the mine as they ventured deeper into the unknown, determined to uncover the secrets hidden within.

 

Inside the Abandoned Mine, Joseph and the Hell Brothers came across an abandoned railway track. Felix's voice crackled over the comms, addressing Eliza, "Boss, we've found an abandoned railway track. This might be the way that leads us to Zone 2."

 

Eliza's voice came back, her tone still cautious, "Continue to proceed, but be cautious. We can't afford any surprises in there." The team pressed forward, following the railway track as it led them deeper into the mine, their mechs' sensors scanning the dimly lit tunnels for any signs of danger.

 

As the earthquake suddenly struck, Eliza's voice urgently broke through the comms, "Joseph, Hell Brothers, run away! There's something fast approaching your location." The team wasted no time and began to moving as quickly as they could through the dark, narrow tunnels of the abandoned mine.

 

Suddenly, the ground trembled, and the mechanical worm that had previously attacked them reappeared, causing Asher to curse under his breath, "Tskk... at a time like this!" The massive, metallic creature was closing in on them, its enormous maw filled with razor-sharp teeth ready to strike. The team had to act fast to avoid becoming its prey once again.

 

As the three of them ran through the dark tunnels, they came to a fork in the abandoned railway tracks. Joseph quickly made a split-second decision and shouted to the Hell Brothers, "Asher, Felix, go left! I'll take the right side." With that, they split up, each heading down a different tunnel.

 

As Joseph raced down the right tunnel, he could hear the mechanical worm closing in behind him. Its metallic screeches echoed through the narrow space, driving him to push his mech GENESIS to its limits. The chase was on, and Joseph had to rely on his piloting skills and wits to outmaneuver the relentless creature.

 

Meanwhile Eliza voice over Joseph but it signal was lost and she decide to voice over the Hell Brother "Asher,Felix?"

 

Asher replied "Yes boss?"

 

Eliza asked them " Is everything alright?"

 

Asher explained " Do not worry about us boss, we decide to follow Joseph plan we got separate way, me and Felix are safe, but the worm are chasing Joseph"

 

Eliza's voice was filled with concern as she responded, "Alright, Asher, Felix, stay safe Keep each other informed both of you find a way to the Zone 2 and keep me updated."

 

As the tense situation continued, Eliza monitored the situation closely, hoping for the best and that they would all make it out of the abandoned mine safely.

 

After arriving in Zone 2, Asher radioed Eliza, saying, "Boss, we've reached Zone 2. I'll send you the waypoint, and once the Motherbase arrives here, we'll catch up Joseph later"

 

Eliza acknowledged Asher's message with a sense of relief. "Good work, Asher. Send me the waypoint, and we'll make sure to catch up with Joseph once we arrive in Zone 2. Stay alert and stay safe."

 

Meanwhile, Joseph desperately fired shots at the mechanical worm, but its metallic skin proved impervious to his attacks. He racked his brain, realizing he needed to think quickly and identify the creature's potential weak point. As Joseph murmured "I must thinking, faster,faster! there must be its weak point!"

 

As Joseph passed by an abandoned train, he was horrified to witness the mechanical worm in action. Its metallic teeth gnashed and tore through the train, reducing the once-mighty machine to a mangled, twisted wreck. The relentless and destructive force of the creature left no doubt about its fearsome power.

 

Amidst the intense battle against the colossal mechanical worm, Joseph's keen eyes discerned a peculiar phenomenon. Within the writhing, metallic mass of the worm's body, a sinister red light began to seep through the cracks and seams. It pulsed ominously, casting eerie crimson hues across the dimly lit tunnels of the abandoned mine. Joseph couldn't help but wonder about the significance of this mysterious glow

 

Amidst the chaotic clash with the colossal mechanical worm, Joseph's ears were unexpectedly filled with a plaintive plea. A voice, feeble and desperate, resonated in his comms, saying, "Please save me." Startled and bewildered, Joseph momentarily lost focus on the battle. He stammered in astonishment, "Huh!? Who are you?" It was then that he realized, to his astonishment, that the voice pleading for help belonged to none other than the mechanical worm itself.

 

After what felt like an eternity of navigating the labyrinthine tunnels, Joseph finally emerged from the depths of the abandoned mine and entered Zone 2. As he emerged into the open, the Hell Brothers spotted him and Asher's relieved voice echoed, "Joseph... I mean GENESIS, you've finally arrived, and you're safe."

 

Joseph acknowledged their presence, saying, "Is this Zone 2? Great, but we've got to deal with this worm first." The mechanical monstrosity, having followed Joseph out of the abandoned mine, now found itself in a much larger and open area, providing Joseph and the Hell Brothers with a more advantageous battlefield for their showdown against the relentless mechanical worm.

 

Eliza's voice came over their communications system with a determined tone, "We will provide support by charging the laser cannon. Buy as much time as you can until the laser cannon is ready. Await our signal."

 

As Joseph, Asher, and Felix continued to struggle against the relentless assault of the mechanical worm, their mechs maneuvered through the terrain, evading the creature's devastating strikes. The ground trembled with each of the worm's powerful lunges, and the trio had to rely on their exceptional piloting skills to avoid being caught in its deadly jaws.

 

When the laser cannon was ready, Eliza gave them the signal, and with a single precise shot, the searing energy beam lanced out, melting through several layers of the mechanical worm's metallic skin. The creature roared in pain, its once invulnerable exterior now vulnerable to their attacks. This gave Joseph, Asher, and Felix the opening they needed to launch a coordinated assault on the weakened creature.

 

As the battle raged on, the three of them inflicted significant damage to the mechanical worm, causing it to release a desperate counterattack. The creature unleashed a swarm of flying orbs from its body, each armed and ready to strike. The orbs launching energy projectiles towards them.

 

Joseph, Asher, and Felix skillfully maneuvered their mechs, dodging the incoming attacks. Despite the mechanical worm's attempt to turn the tide of battle, they remained vigilant and determined to overcome this formidable opponent.

 

"Tskkk," Asher muttered, recognizing that the mechanical worm had resorted to its last resort. "Looks like this thing is releasing its trump card."

 

Felix and Asher quickly exchanged ideas, and Asher proposed a plan to deal with the menacing orbs launched by the mechanical worm. Joseph, listening to their strategy, agreed with determination.

 

"Brother, what are we going to do?" Felix asked Asher.

 

Asher responded confidently, "The best way to proceed is to eliminate those orbs first. GENESIS, let us handle the orbs. When the opportunity arises, you make your next move by targeting that worm."

 

The Hell Brothers swiftly launched homing missiles targeting the orbs, expertly shooting them down one by one. With the orbs eliminated, Joseph, piloting GENESIS, seized the opportunity. He directed his mech to lunge toward the mechanical worm, its massive sword drawn.

 

With a powerful thrust, Joseph's mech pierced through the worm's metallic body, finally reaching its reactor. The strike was precise and devastating, causing a tremendous explosion as the reactor was breached. The mechanical worm shuddered and convulsed in its death throes, its menacing form collapsing into a heap of smoldering debris.

 

suddenly Joseph in unconscious state of mind, In the surreal realm of unconsciousness, Joseph confronted the mysterious boy whose voice he had heard from within the mechanical worm. Filled with curiosity and concern, Joseph couldn't help but ask, "Is that you? The worm?"

 

The boy's presence shimmered within the dreamlike space as he softly replied, "Yes, it was me."

 

Perplexed, Joseph pressed further, his voice laced with both wonder and worry, "But how? What really happened to you?"

 

In this ethereal realm of the unconscious, Joseph listened intently as the boy revealed his origins. "The truth is," the boy began, "I'm from the Children of Eden."

 

Joseph was puzzled. "Children of Eden? What do you mean?"

 

The boy explained further, his voice tinged with sadness, "Children of Eden is a place created by our government, a refuge for those who survived the Void War and had no family left. But it was all a lie. The government turned us into their own experiments."

 

Joseph's expression darkened as he grasped the gravity of the situation. "I see... The ARTIFICIAL made all of you their experiments. How cruel they are... And that's why you tried your best to interact with me?"

 

"Yes," the boy replied with a sense of relief, "I'm so glad I could interact with you. I'm sorry for the attack during your pilot mech test. I never intended to harm you. I couldn't control that thing, and I was trapped inside its mind..."

 

Joseph's empathy grew as he inquired further, "What happened to your body?"

 

The boy's voice quivered as he confessed, "They destroyed my real body..."

 

The boy's voice trembled with emotion as he continued, tears streaming down his ethereal face. His desperation and hope intertwined in his words, creating a poignant plea that resonated deep within Joseph's heart.

 

"Please, mister," he implored, his voice quivering, "you have to save them. Only you can save us, please, free us from this endless nightmare that the ARTIFICIAL has forced upon us. We've suffered for so long, and we're trapped in this nightmarish existence. You're our only hope, our beacon of light in this darkness."

 

Joseph's heart ached at the boy's words. The gravity of the situation weighed heavily upon him as he considered the fates of the Children of Eden. His voice trembled as he inquired further, needing to understand the extent of the tragedy.

 

"Can you tell me more about those who are like you?" Joseph asked, his voice filled with both empathy and determination.

 

the boy replied "some of them are becoming like me... a soul trapped in mindless machine, others becoming a super soldier those failure become a mindless slave"

 

The boy's voice quivered as he implored Joseph, tears welling up in his spectral eyes. "Please, mister..."

 

Joseph's voice was gentle but resolute as he assured the boy, "Yes, I will save them. I promise..."

 

Gratitude overwhelmed the boy's ethereal form, and he sobbed softly, his cries echoing in the chamber.

 

Joseph's voice softened further as he inquired, "What about you?"

 

The boy's reply was filled with a sense of serenity, a hint of relief in his spectral demeanor. "My soul is finally free."

 

Joseph offered his solemn words of farewell, his voice a whisper of reverence. "May your soul rest in peace."

 

As Joseph returned to his conscious state, he could hear Asher and Felix jubilantly celebrating over his comms. "We finally did it! We beat those worms, woohoo!"

 

Eliza's voice interrupted their celebration as she announced, "Mission accomplished, everyone. Return to the motherbase immediately."

 

Upon their arrival at the Silver Prism motherbase, Joseph was met with a heartwarming sight. Erina rushed towards him and enveloped him in a tight, tearful hug. Her voice quivered with relief as she said, "I'm so glad you're safe, Joseph," tears streaming down her cheeks.

 

Joseph offered a reassuring smile as he gently used his thumb to wipe away Erina's tears. "Don't worry, I'm always safe," he assured her, feeling a deep sense of gratitude

 

Eliza met Joseph, Asher, and Felix as they returned to the Silver Prism motherbase, and she greeted them with a warm smile. "Congratulations, all of you. Without the three of you, we couldn't have reached Zone 2," she acknowledged, acknowledging their crucial role in the successful mission.

 

While everyone in the ship greeted them. Suddenly Joseph "Everyone! listen i had something to share with you!" by hearing those words a hushed and concerned atmosphere settled in.

 

Jennifer asked, "What do you mean, Joseph?"

 

Eliza leaned in, showing her concern. "Please, go on, Joseph."

 

Joseph continued, "I noticed that the reason the worm appeared was to try to contact me."

 

Asher inquired, "Contact you? How?"

 

Joseph explained, "I'm not sure if you can trust me, but it seems that the worm is a part of the ARTIFICIAL's experiments. They used innocent children for their own experiments."

 

Felix was baffled, asking, "Children's experiments?"

 

Joseph went on to clarify, "Yes, when we defeated the worm, I suddenly entered an unconscious state of mind, and I was greeted by that boy. He claimed to be from the Children of Eden."

 

Eliza interrupt "so Joseph you said the Worm interact with you... could it be... it can sense the GENESIS core... and by the power from the GENESIS core it's send to unconscious state of mind..."

 

"yeah i guess so..." said Joseph affirming her observation.

 

Eliza concluded, "I see. If what you're saying about the Children of Eden is true, we need proof—any related documents. With that evidence, we'll have enough to take a stand against the ARTIFICIAL."

 

The crew listened intently, realizing the gravity of the situation and the importance of uncovering the truth.

 

"Thank you for sharing with us, Joseph," Eliza said with a nod. "It's been a long day, and night has already fallen. Everyone, get some well-deserved rest."

 

Her words resonated with the tired crew members. After all that had transpired, they needed a break to recharge their energy and spirits. With a sense of purpose and a newfound determination, they retired to their quarters, ready to face next operation, rescue Luther