Chapter 11: Time to Beat the Doomsday Beast

Encased in white metallic armor, the fearsome beast resembled a dragon from legend.

Blue-purple energy of destruction enveloped its wings and body, leaving a radiant trail behind it.

The clinging wraiths turned into tangible hands, and the shadows of past calamities formed a tail that obscured the heavens.

In its chest and abdomen, an antimatter engine continually operated, unleashing powerful energy.

"What is… that?" Star murmured in shock.

Even through the screen, she could feel the immense pressure, as if her heart was being tightly gripped.

Asta's face turned pale.

But she suppressed the trembling in her hand, striving to stay calm.

"You all take the train… I'll stay behind," Asta said to the group.

March 7 furrowed her brows in worry, "But…"

"We're leaving." Himeko decisively grabbed Star's wrist, pulling her toward the section door.

Dan Heng and March 7 had no choice but to follow.

Gu Tang stood in the corner of the section, looking up at the massive projection screen displaying the Doomsday Beast.

His expression remained as serene as ever.

"Mr. Gu Tang, are we going to die…" A trembling technician beside him asked.

Fear engulfed him like a tsunami, affecting everyone in the section.

Gu Tang turned to him, "It's fine, I'll handle it."

The calmness in his voice brought some relief to the technician.

"I trust you, Mr. Gu Tang." The technician gathered his courage and said to Gu Tang.

"I don't need your trust." Leaving this unromantic remark, Gu Tang turned and left.

His leisurely steps were no different from when he went to the cafeteria in the morning.

Star suddenly stopped at the section door.

The others halted as well, looking at her.

"We can't just leave the people on the space station," Star said firmly to Himeko and the others.

"Do you want to go back? A reminder: that's the Doomsday Beast, the Legion's anti-planet weapon," Dan Heng said, glancing between Star and Himeko.

"This space station was built by Herta. The Aeon of Destruction's envoy won't intervene, so it should be fine here," Himeko explained.

March 7 hesitated, "But… we can't just run away…"

Dan Heng frowned, "The Doomsday Beast can tear through the shield with ease. Without Herta, the defense system here is too fragile against the antimatter legion."

Himeko looked at Star, "That's why we must leave, and take Star with us."

Star pointed at herself in confusion, "Me?"

Himeko nodded, "You're the key… though I might be wrong, but…"

A loud shout interrupted Himeko.

"Oh my god! Mr. Gu Tang is heading to the platform alone to face the Doomsday Beast!"

This shout made everyone look up at the projection screen.

On the screen, the Doomsday Beast had already torn a hole in the shield.

And below the Doomsday Beast, on the spacious platform, Gu Tang's figure slowly appeared.

The Doomsday Beast roared at him.

"Roar——————!"

The massive sound waves stirred up gusts of air, blowing across the entire platform like a storm.

Debris on the platform was lifted, and Gu Tang's white coat flapped wildly, making a loud noise.

But his body remained steady, unmoving, like a mountain, as he walked step by step toward the Doomsday Beast.

"That lunatic!" Asta kicked the console in front of her in anger, her usual decorum forgotten, tears welling up in her eyes.

"…" Star clenched her teeth, then turned sharply to Himeko and asked, "What's the quickest route to the platform?"

"The support section for maintenance workers, it leads directly to the platform," Himeko answered succinctly.

Star grabbed her bat and dashed out immediately.

March 7 hurriedly followed, "Star! Do you know the way?!"

Dan Heng didn't move right away. Instead, he carefully scanned the section.

Who had shouted that earlier…

Then he saw Technician B recording Asta's anxious reaction with a camera.

"I knew it…"

He muttered, pulling out his spear, and left the section with Himeko.

…

"So this is the Doomsday Beast," Gu Tang stood in the center of the platform, looking up, carefully observing the beast that was continuously destroying the shield.

Crack—!

The shield finally shattered. At this moment, the space station was like a snack waiting to be devoured by the Doomsday Beast.

"Roar————!"

With an ear-splitting roar, the Doomsday Beast flapped its wings, charging at Gu Tang.

It seemed eager to crush this tiny ant.

The fearsome right claw came slashing, slicing through the air with a piercing sound.

In the next instant—

A metallic drone shot out from the side, drawing a beautiful arc in mid-air, and released a sharp circular saw.

Clang—!

The saw clashed with the Doomsday Beast's claw, sparking fiercely.

The drone was sent flying, but the beast's claw stopped its attack.

Then, countless ice arrows rained down from the sky.

"Freeze!"

The cold spread, instantly covering the massive claw with ice, freezing it to the platform.

Gu Tang turned, looking behind him.

The drone returned to Himeko's suitcase, and she gently brushed aside a lock of her red hair.

Beside her, March 7, Dan Heng, and Star arrived one after another.

"Why are you here?" Gu Tang raised an eyebrow.

Dan Heng, holding his spear, stood beside him, facing the Doomsday Beast, "When a friend's in danger, of course, you lend a hand."

His tone was matter-of-fact.

March 7 quickly added, "Then I want to be a friend too!"

Dan Heng: "Really?"

March 7: "A girl friend!"

Star stood in front of Gu Tang, "I want to experience many things and many adventures with you… I can't let you die here."

Her gaze was clear, not at all like someone who had lost their memory and awakened in an unfamiliar place.

"Although we're just passersby, we're willing to offer our strength to protect the space station. If you don't mind, shall we fight side by side?" Himeko smiled at Gu Tang.

Gu Tang's eyes swept over everyone, and he smiled faintly.

"Heh… I'm not good at socializing, but I didn't expect to make so many new friends in one day."

As he spoke, he turned back to the Doomsday Beast.

The Doomsday Beast had already broken free from the ice, its antimatter engine vibrating, transmitting energy to its claws, distorting the air around them.

The next attack would be even more terrifying.

"Then let's go… and tear these unwelcome guests to pieces."