LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 23 - One-Sided Massacre
Chapter 23:One-Sided Massacre
The butler noticed something and comforted,”Young Master,we still have a chance!Finding this person,even if we can’t make him serve the family,just befriending him would be a tremendous advantage!”
“That’s right,we must find him!”Kadier Rockefeller immediately felt relieved,suppressing his complex emotions.
At this moment,everyone’s attention in the intelligence room was focused on the holographic projection,neglecting a certain staff member’s sneaky actions as they prepared to secretly relay a message to a particular heir.
Perhaps due to nervousness,he accidentally pressed a certain button.By the time he reacted in horror,it was already too late.
On the Earth star network,a suddenly appearing holographic live broadcast exploded online…
“Holy cow,what kind of warship can fly at that speed?Are there any experts here?Can someone report the speed?”
“Calculations are complete:straight-line charge at 300 km/s,evasive maneuvers around 1.2 km/s!”
“Such a speed difference,aren’t they afraid of inertia overload?”
“Fool!The ship has a gravity generator to counteract the overload,and there’s also psionics.Do you think a normal person could do this?”
“Doesn’t sound that fast.The first cosmic velocity is still 7.9 km/s.”
“It’s not fast,not even one percent of the speed of light~”
“But this is in combat,and in an asteroid belt no less~”
“Shocking!Who is speeding through the asteroid belt in space?!”
“At such speeds,how can the crew aim accurately!?”
“Maybe it’s a more advanced shipborne fire control system?”
“Nonsense!I’m telling you,even the highest-grade fire control radar of the Federation doesn’t support kilometer-per-second high-speed combat!Only psionics working with psionic warships can achieve such miracles!”
“Wow,bow down to the master!”
“Mom,come out and see God~”
“…”
Lin Zhichen was completely unaware of everything happening on distant Earth.He was focused on taking down the pirate ships.
Yes,that’s right,taking them down with one shot each!
Lin Zhichen and the crew of the”Qinyuan,”having entered the zone,had become a unified entity.Every moment,vast amounts of information were being analyzed and shared.In an instant,Lin Zhichen could always find the most suitable target and direct the fully charged and best-positioned gunner to fire.
Starting with a success rate of less than 70%,within just one minute,the gunners’accuracy had reached 90%!
Each electromagnetic projectile,blazing with intense light,was like the gaze of death.Any pirate ship targeted exploded one after another.
Once they found the optimal rhythm,in just three minutes,16 pirate ships exploded,including 3 pirate gunboats!
This overwhelming deterrence caused the pirates present to nearly collapse.They scattered in all directions like frightened birds.
The nearby pirate base futilely fired projectiles,streaks of light flashing by,but without exception,they all missed their mark.
The battlefield,originally a place of stark disparity,had turned into a one-sided slaughterhouse.The pirates,now reduced to mere targets,had completely lost their will to fight,fleeing in panic one after another without even attempting a counterattack.
On Earth,the sudden live broadcast of the battle had all the netizens buzzing with excitement.
Media outlets,quick to react to current events,rapidly set up fast-reporting rooms,pushing”more professional”live commentary to the netizens.
“…General MacArthur,you mentioned earlier that due to the limitations of shipborne fire control computers,warships normally cannot fire accurately while traveling at speeds exceeding 1 kilometer per second.Based on your expertise,how do you think this mysterious frigate is achieving this?”
In the live broadcast room,a beautiful hostess with a curvaceous figure asked:
“Psionic warship!Based on the analysis of the combat videos released by the Federal military,only a psionic warship piloted by a psionic user,utilizing psionic combat techniques,could achieve this!”
General MacArthur stated emphatically:
“You must understand that in space,every millimeter of deviation over tens of thousands of kilometers translates to a kilometer-level discrepancy.This requires precision and coordination more exacting than threading a needle,something no gunner could achieve!Only with the aid of psionic combat techniques can such an incredible feat be accomplished!”
The general spoke with great enthusiasm,his black-and-white hair framing a face flushed with excitement:”Do you see this?This warship is rotating at high speed around the pirate ships,and in such a state,every projectile can destroy a pirate ship!Backstage,slow down the footage and track the trajectory of the frigate’s projectiles!”
Soon,the holographic image being played slowed down a thousandfold.At this extreme slow speed,everything became clear—a single electromagnetic projectile was fired,traveling a certain distance and precisely penetrating the pirate ship’s engine.
The sturdy armor and the deflection shield designed to defend against energy weapons provided no defense at all.In the next moment,the rear of the ship suddenly expanded,and the confined fission reactor exploded violently.
“Holy cow,a direct hit to the weak spot!”
“No wonder it’s one shot,one kill,hitting the weak spot every time!”
“Damn,how is he doing this?Such precision?!”
At this moment,the holographic projection was flooded with astonished comments from netizens,and the viewership ratings continued to soar,setting new records one after another amidst the excitement of the website executives.
“Did you see that?”The general stood up,nearly shouting hoarsely,”Did you see that?This is precision strike!
At a high speed of 1.2 kilometers per second,accurately hitting the engine of a pirate ship with a tungsten alloy projectile the size of a lead ball—what does this mean?
This is precision beyond mechanics,beyond computers!Only the mysterious psionics,with their faster-than-light thinking,can seize a fleeting opportunity in an instant!”
The general’s impassioned outburst did not draw scorn from the netizens.Instead,this genuine emotion resonated with countless astonished hearts,creating a wave of empathy in the live broadcast room,and the program’s viewership ratings continued to climb.
In just three minutes,more than 30 pirate ships were slaughtered,leaving nothing but shattered hulls tumbling through space,with no other debris remaining.
After annihilating the pirate fleet without testing the base’s firepower,the”Qinyuan”completed its mission and leisurely turned its bow,heading into the depths of space,disappearing in an instant.
From start to finish,the”Qinyuan”never slowed down.Even when collecting the spoils of war in space,it merely swept past,leaving no opportunity for the pirates to exploit.
Aboard the”Qinyuan,”after completing a prolonged sub-light speed assault,Lin Zhichen rubbed his temples and reduced the ship’s speed to alleviate the pressure from the intense combat.
“Name:Lin Zhichen(Red)
Gender:Male
Age:21
Talents:1:Heaven Rewards Diligence(Purple):Effect 1:Effort yields results,skill practice leads to improvement;Effect 2:Members within the faction benefit from this talent.
2:Psionic User(Red):Effect 1:Awakens psionics;Effect 2:Skill learning speed+10%.
3:Gate of Time and Space(Blue):Opens once a month,searches for time-space imprints,and opens temporary instances.
4:Ship Command(Red):Effect 1:Ship evasion+25%*5;Effect 2:Sub-light speed travel speed+25%*5.
5:Sub-light Speed Assault(Red):Effect 1:Sub-light speed projectile accuracy+21%*5;Effect 2:Sub-light speed projectile damage+24%*5.
Occupation:Captain(Red,Master)
Skills:1:Psionic Cultivation(Red,Apprentice 92.24%)
2:Ship Command(Red,Master 100.0%):Effect 1:Ship evasion+25%;Effect 2:Sub-light speed travel speed+25%.
3:Sub-light Speed Assault(Red,Master 13.21%):Effect 1:Sub-light speed projectile accuracy+21%;Effect 2:Sub-light speed projectile damage+23%.
Lethal Strike(Red,Beginner 13.27%):Critical hit+2%.
Psionic Energy:128
Evaluation:Witness my celestial might!”