"Not even a match for Lord Ravagers?"
Hearing March 7th's words, the train crew members exchanged glances, not quite believing it.
As Emanators of the Destruction, Lord Ravagers were renowned existences even throughout the universe. Even the Interastral Peace Corporation, a top-tier power, might not dare move against a Lord Ravager.
Not to mention Welt Yang—even Dan Heng at his peak, possessing complete Dragon Lord powers, might not be a Lord Ravager's match.
Although Ryuga came from another world, no matter how you looked at it, he shouldn't be terrifying enough to wield power of that level, right?
"If Mr. Ryuga is willing to assist, I thank you on behalf of everyone at the space station."
While thinking this, Himeko didn't show it, instead remaining very polite to Ryuga.
Not only because of the possible relationship between him and March 7th, but also because of the goodwill Ryuga himself displayed.
Simply based on March 7th's word, he was willing to come to another world for rescue—such character deserved recognition.
As for strength, even if March 7th exaggerated a bit, her eye for talent was definitely not low. If she spoke this way, his strength was definitely not below her own—no need to worry about him encountering danger.
Since both strength and character had no issues, and he was willing to come across worlds, she naturally couldn't refuse.
"We're also unclear about the space station's basic situation right now, but we'll know soon."
As she spoke, the Astral Express had successfully docked at the space station's deck.
At this time, closer communications were established. Himeko operated on her phone a few times and quickly connected with the Herta Space Station's station leader.
A holographic image unfolded, showing a pink-haired girl at the center of the screen, with panicked staff fleeing around her.
After successfully establishing communication, the girl was clearly very excited.
"Miss Himeko, you've finally arrived! Thank you for the Astral Express crew's support—our space station will remember this favor!"
Sending help in time of need was always the best time to build good relations.
There weren't many forces capable of dealing with the Antimatter Legion. While she had the ability to mobilize the Interastral Peace Corporation, distant water couldn't quench immediate thirst—only the Astral Express could arrive in the shortest time.
"You're welcome, Miss Asta. Mutual assistance is the creed of us Trailblazers. The Antimatter Legion is the enemy of us all."
After exchanging pleasantries, Himeko immediately got to the point.
"Miss Asta, what's the current situation with the Antimatter Legion invasion? How should we provide support?"
"This invasion came very suddenly. I've already tried to isolate the completely invaded cabin sections, but many staff members didn't have time to evacuate and are entangled with the Antimatter Legion's monsters. The space station's security forces aren't sufficient—without aid, we might have to abandon some cabin sections."
Asta also had no mind for pleasantries and immediately reported the current predicament.
When the Herta Space Station was designed, they'd considered external enemy invasion, but hadn't considered such a large-scale external invasion.
Although they could protect core areas by sealing cabin doors, for places where both the Antimatter Legion and staff existed, they were currently powerless.
If they mounted a rescue, their security forces weren't enough. If they abandoned them to protect the core, it would dishearten the staff.
But if left unchecked, the Antimatter Legion would eventually infiltrate the space station's interior along these breach points—that would be truly troublesome.
Hearing Asta's answer, Himeko was somewhat surprised.
She hadn't expected this station leader, though a young girl, to have such mature thinking.
Abandoning cabin sections meant abandoning those people's lives. Although this was the optimal decision, not everyone had the determination to cut off their own arm.
"In that case, we'll split up and advance simultaneously—that should be enough to alleviate the space station's crisis."
Himeko quickly formulated a plan.
The train crew members weren't weak—even the weakest March 7th was enough to hold back one attack line alone.
The space station's biggest problem now was insufficient security forces. As long as they補足 this shortcoming, cut off the Antimatter Legion's invasion lines, and bring those trapped researchers back inside before closing the cabin doors, they could minimize casualties.
Hearing Himeko's plan, Asta's face immediately showed joy.
"If that's the case, that would be wonderful! The Antimatter Legion currently has four main invasion routes. Other dozens of routes also have monsters appearing, but those cabin sections don't lead to the core, so the problem isn't too serious."
"Although we can't take care of those staff hiding everywhere, now isn't the time to worry about that. Stopping and expelling the Antimatter Legion is the top priority!"
This invasion came suddenly—many staff members didn't follow instructions when encountering danger and ran around on their own.
For such people, even if support arrived, they could do nothing.
They could only search for survivors after completely driving off the Antimatter Legion.
"Good!"
Seeing Asta agree with her opinion and transmit a map of the Antimatter Legion invasion, Himeko nodded, about to issue commands.
At this moment, she suddenly noticed Ryuga beside her and immediately asked.
"Mr. Ryuga, do you have any opinions about this plan?"
Since he came to help, naturally they should respect his attitude.
Hearing Himeko say this, Asta's expression also became curious.
"Eh? Isn't this Mr. Ryuga a new Nameless?"
"No, he's a friend of our train crew, invited to help together."
Himeko shook her head.
"Thank you for your enthusiasm, Mr. Ryuga! You will become a永远的朋友 of our space station!"
Hearing this, Asta immediately became serious.
True friends are revealed in adversity—friends of the train crew were equally trustworthy.
"You're welcome. I'm just helping a friend."
After scanning the holographic map and sensing the aura of nearby Antimatter Legion monsters, Ryuga spoke up.
"Can you confirm that the Antimatter Legion monsters are only these types and don't possess camouflage abilities?"
He casually constructed images of several different Voidrangers and smaller monsters like Baryons.
Seeing this light and shadow, Asta blinked, then nodded.
"That's right, they're all regular monsters this time. Doomsday Beast-level monsters haven't appeared yet."
"Good, I understand."
Ryuga nodded, then looked at Himeko.
"Miss Himeko's plan is very good, it's just that due to unfamiliarity, it didn't consider the combat power on my side. This is normal."
"Does Mr. Ryuga mean you have a better proposal?"
Himeko asked curiously.
"Yes."
Ryuga nodded.
"My method can reinforce all routes simultaneously, it just requires Miss Asta to use the broadcast to notify the space station to avoid misunderstandings..."
"Reinforce all routes simultaneously?"
Hearing this, Asta showed an incredulous expression.
"If that could be done, naturally it would be best, but Mr. Ryuga, how can you alone reinforce all routes?"
While there were many strong individuals in this galaxy, there really weren't many who could accomplish such a thing.
"Subordinates? Ah, I understand!"
March 7th beside them quickly reacted.
Although she didn't know which race Ryuga was referring to, with the combat power under his command, dealing with the Antimatter Legion was more than sufficient.
"Miss Asta, rest assured—this isn't difficult for Lord Ryuga!"
She confidently vouched for him. Himeko thought about it and also acquiesced.
Seeing this, Asta didn't hesitate and immediately broadcast to the entire space station about the reinforcements' arrival, both to avoid friendly fire and to boost morale.
While Asta was cooperating, Ryuga briefly disappeared for a moment. When he reappeared the next second, beside him was a young girl in gorgeous kimono with a vacant expression.
"Miss Holou, hello!"
March 7th immediately greeted this young goddess.
"[Judgment], divine power operation normal, no negative effects. [Conclusion], Holou is fine now."
After checking herself, Holou looked puzzledly at the drastically changed outside world, finally casting a questioning gaze at Ryuga.
Before she could speak, Ryuga preemptively said.
"Questions temporarily suspended—I'll answer you later. What's needed now is the Machina's military force."
Saying this, he looked out the window.
"Schwi, remember the information I gave you. Mark all entities identified as the Antimatter Legion for complete erasure. Be careful not to cause large-scale destruction as much as possible!"
"Yes, Lord One True God!"
Over ten thousand Machina answered in unison, their uniform voices causing Pom-Pom to fall on the spot in fright.
At this moment, Asta and Himeko and others finally realized that it wasn't just Holou who had come.
They immediately looked out the window, just in time to see the neat and orderly departing backs of the massive Machina army. The steel legion scattered in all directions like a tide—that number was definitely over ten thousand.
Seeing this disciplined steel torrent, except for March 7th, everyone else was thoroughly shocked.
A legion of this scale looked even more terrifying than the Antimatter Legion.
No wonder Ryuga specifically reminded them to distinguish—otherwise they really couldn't tell who the invaders were.
"This is?"
Himeko looked at Ryuga with somewhat solemn eyes.
To possess such a massive army—even in the entire interstellar society, this was no weak force.
She'd previously thought March 7th's description was exaggerated, but now she just wanted to ask: what was this big shot's background?
"Lord One True God?"
Asta noticed this title, looking at Ryuga with curiosity.
This wasn't a title just anyone could receive.
"What a terrifying army!"
Welt Yang's gaze couldn't leave the Machina's backs for a long time.
He sensed abilities similar to his own in the Machina army. By his assessment, even the weakest of these Machina were stronger than the Antimatter Legion's elite. An army of this level was no less than a Lord Ravager's direct forces.
What kind of existence could earn the loyalty of a legion of this level?
To be continued…