Luca's 'Meteor Slam' just now was a sudden impulse.
The main reason was that Veronica's thrusters weren't compatible with his mecha. A frontal assault would likely result in the Sky Carrier's close-in weapons system blowing him to smithereens.
It wasn't that he was worried about the Boxer being destroyed, but the continuous kinetic impact would inevitably cause the mecha to tumble uncontrollably in the air, preventing it from getting within effective range.
The Sky Carrier, a super-large aircraft without an energy shield, dared to ascend without concern of becoming a giant target.
Its fundamental reliance was on almost omnidirectional interception firepower, making ordinary anti-air missiles ineffective against it.
However, Luca choosing to surprise attack from the air, relying on gravity to smash onto the deck, was another matter entirely.
My hundred-ton 'solid iron ball' is falling from the sky; if you have the ability, try to blow me away with autocannons and missiles.
However, this method of assault inevitably led to an inability to precisely hit the target.
Luca had originally aimed for the starboard side of the Sky Carrier's bridge, but who knew that after spinning around in the air, he ended up smashing right into the center of the deck.
Still, this wasn't a big deal.
After all, at this moment, there was no heavy firepower on the entire Sky Carrier that could target the Boxer.
"Screech~~"
Amidst a harsh metallic tearing sound.
Amidst smoke and fire.
The Boxer, having reverted to its humanoid form, tore apart the broken fragments of the carrier in front of it and leaped back onto the deck.
Although continuing to attack downwards might cause greater damage to the entire carrier, given the mecha's enormous size, the spacious area on the deck was clearly more suitable for its capabilities.
"Oh, the Sky Carrier is actually equipped with quite a few ground troops?"
Yes, the first thing Luca saw after emerging from the giant crater on the deck was ground units, including Centipede Warriors engulfed in Fire and mechanical warriors largely modified, rushing towards him with firearms.
However...
"Don't get in the way, you minions!"
Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the hidden missile bays on the Boxer's shoulders and chest simultaneously "hissed" open.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh——!!"
No warm-up, no warning.
A rain of miniature autocannon bullets poured out, and the metallic storm formed by the barrage instantly covered the Front fan-shaped area in front.
The Centipede Warriors at the forefront didn't even have time to spew flames; their flesh and blood were instantly torn apart amidst the ear-splitting metallic ripping sound, turning into rising blood mist and charred remains.
The mechanical modified warriors were precisely targeted, sparks erupted from critical nodes, and they fell down with clumsy twitches.
The Boxer's massive frame didn't even pause; it advanced with heavy yet steady steps, like a harvester moving through a wheat field.
Its massive alloy feet landed with dull 'thudding' thumps.
Each step either crushed fallen minions into twisted metal pancakes or cracked the already damaged deck, causing the carrier's structure to groan under the strain wherever it passed.
Even when occasional stray bullets hit the thick 'E-carbon' armor, they only left a few imperceptible White marks and crisp ricochets, like mosquito bites, causing no ripple.
"Whoosh~"
A single-soldier anti-tank Rocket, fired from a corner, trailed a winding, twisted White tail flame and instantly struck the Boxer's head.
However, this Rocket, which would normally easily destroy most vehicles, didn't even make the Boxer pause for a moment.
After the roar and fire dissipated, the Boxer's head armor was merely smudged with some dust; even the seemingly delicate ear antennas showed no signs of damage whatsoever.
Then, under the terrified gaze of the person holding the Rocket launcher, the Boxer decisively adjusted the direction of its shoulder cannon.
That person, in terror and stupor, was instantly shredded by the metallic torrent.
"Clear low-threat targets. Execute sweep protocol A-7."
The orange haro's voice calmly sounded in Luca's ear.
No sooner had he spoken.
Two Haro mechas, like two streaks of God of Death's light, shot down from high altitude, precisely inserting themselves into both sides of the main battlefield.
Five Haro and Zero both held energy lightsabers, their movements as swift as lightning.
In an instant, they stirred up a storm of blood and gore among the dense enemy ranks, efficiently clearing the "weeds" in front of the Boxer.
Conversely, the Boxer itself, piloted by Luca, stopped advancing after casually firing a few rounds of autocannon fire, merely raising its right arm and aiming at the distant bridge.
Next moment.
"Bang bang bang bang~"
Four sturdy grenades, as thick as a forearm, were successively fired from the Boxer's right arm's hidden magazine, arcing towards the bridge.
However, clearly, these were not just simple grenades.
As the four grenades arced through the air, they suddenly disintegrated, scattering countless inconspicuous missile-shaped universal capsules like a celestial maiden scattering flowers.
Immediately after, a series of White smoke explosions erupted in the air.
In an instant, dense, red-glowing circular bombs rained down on the small bridge.
'This is~ the miniature Jerichov missile~'
"Boom boom boom boom——"
The explosions merged into a single blaze, completely engulfing the entire bridge building.
Yes, engulfed!
Luca's eyes narrowed at the sight. He raised his hand and punched away a Centipede Warrior that had leaped in front of him, his gaze fixed on the exploding fire.
Sure enough, once the flames completely dissipated, a peculiar translucent energy barrier appeared out of thin air where the bridge had been.
Behind this energy barrier, a man in a special forces uniform, with skin covered in lava-like patterns, was holding his arms forward, gritting his teeth, and desperately supporting this barrier.
Seeing the explosion dissipate, this strange man, whose eyes mixed fear and madness, suddenly pushed his hands forward.
The translucent energy barrier instantly slammed towards the Boxer.
However...
"Flashy!"
The giant mechanical fist swung violently at the energy barrier in front of it.
With a 'crack~'.
This seemingly formidable energy barrier impact was directly shattered by a swift straight punch from the Boxer.
The strange man who had been desperately supporting the barrier instantly spat out blood and fell to the ground with a 'wah'.
Looking at the military-clad man on the ground, who merely twitched twice before remaining motionless, Luca immediately curled his lips in disdain and annoyance.
"Tch, you scared me. I thought HYDRA had already developed some energy barrier technology by now. Turns out it was just an Inhumans."
"No, that's not right. Most likely, it's an Inhumans superhuman under Hive."
"Bad luck!"