Warfare Augmented Intelligent Frame Unit

Chapter 74 - TSUN Armor

Chapter 74 - TSUN Armor

Myrrh's Frame Unit underwent a dazzling transformation, its once-colossal white and gold form now enhanced by the sleek, cutting-edge Titanium Shielding Utility Nexus, or in other words: TSUN armor. 

A deep blue chest piece and reinforced spaulders gleamed under the distant starlight, adding an air of regal sophistication to her already formidable mech. Attached to her back, an omnidirectional thruster hummed to life, releasing a shimmering cascade of blue pixie-like particles that trailed behind her like ethereal stardust. With a controlled burst, she propelled herself effortlessly through the weightless void of space.

Agent Feena's Frame Unit had also been upgraded. Her pink and white machine, once distinct, now bore the same advanced blue armor plating and omnidirectional thrusters. She surged forward, cutting through the abyss at breakneck speed, her movements as precise as a missile locking onto its target. Myrrh followed close behind, her trajectory weaving through Feena's ionized trail.

"Five kilometers before engagement!" The alert crackled over the radio, Agent Steve's steady voice carrying a hint of excitement. He glanced at me with a knowing smirk before handing me one of the radio transmitters. "The show is yours, kiddo. Let's see if the legendary first-year really lived up to the hype of topping the Licensure Exams."

I forced a smile, unsure of how to respond. My fingers tightened around the transmitter as I raised it to my lips. "Testing, testing. Ahem." I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly dry. "What weapon should I spawn, Agent Feena?"

Her reply came through the radio with an unmistakable synthetic sarcasm. "Your call."

"Give us something for long-range offense and defense," Myrrh suggested, her voice calm but laced with anticipation.

"Roger that." I turned to Agent Steve, who met my gaze with an approving nod. Taking a deep breath, I activated the WEEB System.

[Weaponry Enhancement Engineering Bios]

Since Myrrh requested long-range offense and defense, I swiftly navigated my Bios interface, selecting the Beam Rifle and Light Shield options. As soon as my fingers confirmed the choices, a surge of blue circuitry flared across my left arm, intricate neon veins pulsing with energy. Raising it toward my WAIFU allies, I commanded with steady resolve:

"Beam Rifle, Light Shield—Equip!"

In response, glowing cybernetic rings materialized in mid-space, encircling both Frame Units like celestial glyphs. Within seconds, their left arms extended forward, deploying shimmering Light Shields, while their right arms withdrew sleek Beam Rifles, the barrels humming with condensed energy.

"One thousand meters!" Agent Steve's voice cut through the radio. "Get ready to engage!"

A jolt of nerves shot through me. My heartbeat thundered in my chest—rapid, relentless, like the rattle of a machine gun. Even though this wasn't my first battle against a Cosmic Beast, the scars of past encounters still clung to me like a phantom presence.

A memory surged forward, unbidden. The sight of jagged ruins and smoldering rubble surrounding me when I was just four. The overwhelming helplessness of that moment. 

Then, an even fresher wound—the haunting image of Myrrh's death at the hands of a Cosmic Beast only half a year ago. The way her body had been pierced like a doughnut... And the silence that followed.

My fingers trembled slightly on the controls. I exhaled sharply.

"Myrrh," I murmured.

"Yes?" Myrrh's synthetic voice echoed through the comms, calm and steady.