From the Abyss of Stars Part 1

128. Party Preheat

128. Party Preheat

Rat-tat-tat—

Celia raised her machine gun, pulled the trigger, and fired a burst. A 12.7mm bullet hit a beast trying to approach. Its phantom-like form tumbled forward and quickly collapsed to the ground.

The beast howled and lay on the ground. The bullet had pierced its flesh and internal organs, likely exiting through its secondary brain. The cavitation effect wasn't fully utilized, so it didn't die instantly.

Its tentacles quickly flailed, its body struggling slightly. As it fell, its fellow beasts bit its throat, tore open its blood vessels, and immediately began to devour it.

The disturbance in the herd allowed the 'Youth' to quickly widen the distance. The javelin dragon on the hillside puffed up its chest, lowered its head, and launched a bony javelin from its shoulder, hitting the Youth's incredibly sturdy steel plate, leaving only a shallow dent.

"These mutant beasts from the outside world are always attracted by the commotion every time the subway travels, coming to their deaths."

Celia put down the machine gun, smiled, and gestured to the three young men and women infected by the Calamity to try:

"It's not difficult. You'll learn this sooner or later."

One slightly older Frost-Plated youth nervously raised his bolt-action rifle. Under Celia's guidance, he awkwardly adjusted the mechanical sights, slightly protruded from the window, and aimed at the motionless javelin dragon on the hillside, waiting for it to 'reload.'

Bang!

A muffled gunshot rang out, and the full-power bullet cleanly pierced the javelin dragon's chest, causing it to fall with a thud.

"Oh—nice shot, you have talent," Celia encouraged, "What's your name again?"

"Hodro." The young man was somewhat dazed, not even seeing if he had hit the target. But Celia's praise made him immediately puff up his chest and smile: "Hey, not bad—what about Gina and Li Mu, aren't you going to try?"

"No, I'm still afraid of the gunshot," Gina waved her hand.

Li Mu glanced at the ferocious beast tide, the continuous screeching and the flashing bats above dropping phosphorous fire, exploding into splendid markers in the air, filled him with fear. But he was too embarrassed to show it in front of the women, so he forced himself to say:

"I'll pass too. If I miss, it would be a waste of bullets."

To prove he wasn't afraid, he leaned out of the carriage and added, "I prefer using my own Omega Energy over firearms."

"It's better to get rid of those abnormal powers early," Gina said, touching her smooth hand. Reminiscing and sighing, she continued, "My Omega Energy 【Sakura Scales】 would make my skin crack into hard sakura petal-like scales. It could block bullets, but it was very inconvenient to clean and easily got infected with parasites—it's much better now."

Gina was beautiful. Seeing her speak like this, Hodro laughed heartily and said brightly:

"It's okay, we humans have guns. Ms. Celia, I'll be on guard duty here from now on, shooting the beasts from the outside world every day."

Celia, pleased to have a break, said: "Sure, but this job, while not very dangerous, is quite tiring."

Hodro nodded: "No problem. Although I've lost my Omega Energy, a person should have a skill to rely on."

"You'll progress quickly then. I also want to help," Gina congratulated.

"I think so too. Practice makes perfect. Besides, Gina, you can stand guard with me."