Honkai Star Rail: I am Godzilla, domineering and rampant.

Having witnessed the cruelty of battle, she knew well what would happen if panic broke out.

Looking out at the vast legion that darkened Penacony just by standing in the cosmos, Robin took a deep breath.

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"As expected, the Antimatter Legion's target is not us." Yukong crossed her hands, speaking in a heavy tone.

Around her were all the major figures of the Luofu.

Everyone's hearts were tied to the changes happening in Penacony.

"I thought this would be a clash between The Hunt and The Destruction, but I didn't expect their ultimate goal to actually be Preservation."

Jiaoqiu slightly opened his eyes… though even when open, he couldn't see much.

Just at this moment.

"Let's be clear first: if it's to help those cuties from The IPC, hell no, I'm not going. Anyone else, whatever."

Hearing it was The IPC in trouble, Boothill did not hide the wide smile on his face, and casually stated his position.

Helping is fine, helping the Xianzhou also means helping the Hunt; lending a hand is still worth it.

But if it's to help those bastards from The IPC, Boothill felt that once he got to the battlefield, he'd probably turn his gun around and aim it at those damned IPC members.

This whole time, Boothill had been searching for traces of his fellow Galaxy Rangers.

Even so, finding them had cost Boothill quite some effort, after all, before someone declares themselves, who could tell if the person in front of you was a Ranger, a Masked Fool, or at worst even a Mourning Actor?

"This is only natural. If Mr. Boothill is willing to help us contact the Galaxy Rangers and assist the Xianzhou, that is already beyond repayment. Once this incident is resolved, please accept a gift from the Xianzhou."

"Heh, forget the gift. You should know by now that…." Boothill's casual words carried that distinct free-spirited Ranger style.

Unrestrained, following the justice in their hearts and the bottom lines they share.

Truly worthy of the Hunt!

For now, matters of the Rangers were set aside. Feixiao posed a question.

"Should we reinforce The IPC?"

"Let's wait for now. We can send Cloud Knights to support Penacony, but elsewhere The IPC has not sent any requests. Without Xianzhou people, the Foxians, or the Vidyadhara, there's no need."

After a moment of thought, Jing Yuan spoke.

For the Antimatter Legion to attack a faction in the cosmos was nothing unusual. Not to mention that three Xianzhou ships had been attacked by them, and The IPC's heart, Pier Point, had been harassed countless times.

But ever since that Imaginary Implosion Pulse shot into the sky, annihilating the Legion along with twenty-eight planets, the Legion rarely lingered around Pier Point.

The Lord Ravagers may not fear that attack, but their Legion's would.

They excelled in destruction, but had no real research into defense. Before resolving the Imaginary Implosion Pulse, the Lord Ravager's would not wish the massive troops of Void Rangers to become cannon fodder.

Though for a Lord Ravager, creating more Void Rangers wasn't an issue, recklessly depleting their troops without enacting perfect Destruction was unwise.

...

Jarilo.

"The Legion attacked Penacony?!"

"Strictly speaking, not exactly, it's more like they surrounded it."

"…That sounds deliberate."

"Yeah, the IPC news said the same, but we all know The IPC could never abandon Penacony."

The IPC had invested hugely in Penacony. After all, while half the profits had to be shared, the costs had to be borne entirely by themselves.

More than that, the billionaires gathered on Penacony were what The IPC truly valued.

Penacony's ability to generate wealth was unquestionable, it was also the most famous dream-chasing place in the universe. Even though The Family there once stirred up a huge scandal, afterward Penacony still flourished internationally.

Even if this time it was the Antimatter Legion, bringers of destruction to countless worlds, even if behind this event were at least two Lord Ravagers, The IPC absolutely could not let this place fall!

...

Topaz's face was grave.

Penacony must not fall!

"The IPC has already dispatched starships, and the Antimatter Legion is there waiting for our arrival."

On the virtual screen, Jade didn't pay much mind to the matter.

The Legion's madness wasn't rare, and two Lord Ravagers were indeed formidable, but The IPC's foundation was enough to withstand this attack.

So long as The IPC's true cornerstone wasn't shaken, no matter how fierce the fighting outside, it could not affect The IPC's throne over intergalactic trade.

Ending the communication, Topaz took a deep breath.

"Let's go, Numby!"

"Humph?"

...

"The Antimatter Legion is stirring up trouble again? Haven't those guys had enough?!"

Upon hearing from Topaz about the Legion's actions, Seele immediately cursed angrily.

In her eyes, the Antimatter Legion shouldn't even exist in this world. Who destroys purely for the sake of destruction?!

Even villains overthrow kingdoms for greater power or authority, what the hell are they after?

Not just Seele, everyone else's expressions turned grim at this news.

Jarilo, having already been "visited" by the Antimatter Legion no less than three times, saw them as sworn enemies to be attacked on sight.

Hearing such news all of a sudden, the people's emotions flared.

Bronya, however, calmly asked: "Will the Legion's battle affect Jarilo?"

"I think you're worrying too much."

Topaz gave a helpless smile, pointing toward the pitch-black mountains lying flat in the forest in the distance. Her finger then slowly rose, pointing at the massive planet aligned with Jarilo's horizon.

"Besides these giant slumbering behemoths, there are also two universe-famous geniuses here. No matter how strong the Legion is, they wouldn't dare come for Jarilo."

According to their detection, that extremely lucky colossal Giant Sting, after condensing path energy, now possessed power not inferior to an ordinary Emanator.

Combined with the flourishing vitality of the Path of Abundance and the divine power of the Aeon of Joy.

And there was also an Emanator of Erudition. Starting with three Emanator-level powerhouses, what could the Legion use to fight?

Learning that this battle would not affect Jarilo, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.

Then.

"I need to inform Lord Godzilla."

...

Unlike the tension, relaxation, or even schadenfreude in other places, those who remained in Penacony, after waking up, grew even more tense and fearful.

"Make sure everyone is ready for battle, we absolutely cannot allow the guests to be harmed in the slightest!"

The guards assigned by The IPC for security duties gripped their weapons nervously.

The next second,

"Ah!"

As if it had lost all patience, a massive Void Trampler stomped forward, bringing chaos and disorder.

The terrifying sight left many people pale and weak in the legs.

"Quick! Those beasts are attacking! Prepare to engage the enemy!"

With a furious roar, all of The IPC's self-defense devices installed in Penacony activated!

Ordinarily, Penacony, being part of Godzilla's territory, wouldn't have had to suffer this. But since the Antimatter Legion was nothing but a group of brainless lunatics, the defensive devices, once thought to be ornamental, were now seeing their first true use.

Although the Antimatter Legion's momentum was immense, without higher-level beings to lead them, their mindless charges alone would still take some time to break through the defenses.

"Miss Robin, please leave quickly, it's too dangerous here!"

The guard who had been protecting Robin pleaded anxiously.

Hearing this, Robin shook her head slightly, expression resolute.

"Where could we escape to? Penacony is already completely surrounded by the Antimatter Legion. Even if we boarded a starship, we'd be shot down. Rather than that, it's better to stand firm in Penacony. I believe we will be saved!"

"Boom!" A Voidranger struck by artillery fire turned into a fireball, slamming into the wall opposite Robin, leaving a deep crater!

Seeing this, the guard who had wanted to take Robin away felt despair.

Yes, the entire Penacony was surrounded. Besides the Interastral Peace Corporation… who else could they rely on?

"Godzilla! That's right! We can ask Godzilla for help! Isn't this Godzilla's territory?! As long as it knows what's happening here, it will definitely come." His eyes lit up as he spoke in excitement.

With Godzilla's strength, these legions were no match. As long as Godzilla came to Penacony!

But Robin shook her head helplessly. Even if Godzilla really did come, that would still take time. For now, their only option was to hold back the Legion's invasion!

She had already made up her mind, not to flee, but to resist.

Her thoughts firmed, Robin's gaze grew determined. With her brother no longer at her side, she would stand strong, just like she once did on her touring performances, using her voice to support others!

The melody of Harmony was stirring. Robin took a deep breath.

As a follower of Harmony, she would use her song to inspire the people:

"Step faster, sway along with the rhythm."

Her song, infused with the power of Harmony, spread across the battlefield.

"The power of Harmony? It's Miss Robin!"

The IPC's defenses in Penacony weren't limited to weaponry alone. Considering the many cosmic threats, The IPC had stationed several Pathstriders here as well.

In truth, across the vast cosmos, those who walked upon the Paths were exceedingly rare.

From the universe's perspective, anyone who was a Path Strider was a rare species indeed. Yet these rare beings could, through their own power, turn the tide of battle.

That Penacony's defenses weren't broken instantly was thanks in no small part to these Pathstriders.

...

"Ah, flames of war… how long has it been since Penacony was this lively?"

No matter how he tried, he couldn't hide his flashy aura, Sampo felt rather troubled.

Old Sampo's brain was still sharp. He had guessed the Legion might attack Penacony, so he had hurried over.

Partly, he wanted to see if Penacony would be destroyed, or maybe it wouldn't.

Of course, if it was the former, Old Sampo didn't mind lending a hand.

Only one thing bothered him.

"I say, Sparkle, you've been following me this whole way, can you stop trailing me?"

Sampo turned around, looking helplessly at Sparkle, who was tiptoeing to sneak up silently.

"Ah, you noticed!"

Covering her mouth in feigned surprise, Sparkle exclaimed: "How is Sampo's reaction so sharp? No, it can't be! You haven't slept in a whole day, you should be lying limp in bed! Who are you!? How dare you impersonate the best friend of the great Sparkle!"

Sampo stared blankly at Sparkle's one-woman act, waiting until she finished before speaking.

"Thanks a lot. You do realize I haven't slept for a day. And who's your best friend? Old Sampo doesn't have that honor."

"Boo hoo, Sampo actually denies being Sparkle's best friend… how heartbreaking!"

Sampo let out a long sigh as he watched Sparkle covering her eyes in mock tears.

"If there's nothing else, I'm leaving. That guy almost took me out along the way. I need to figure out how to get my revenge."

On his way to Penacony, Sampo had survived a round of artillery fire from the Legion, barely escaping with his life.

"Eh! Dun dun dun dun! Aren't you curious about who's behind all this?" Seeing Sampo about to leave, Sparkle rushed forward, tugging at him, eyes sincere.

"Sis, you know?"

Hearing that Sparkle knew some inside information, Sampo instantly switched expressions, like the masked fools were best at.

"Of course it's… not telling you, hehe."

With that, Sparkle hopped away, bouncing off into the distance in the blink of an eye.

"Eh? Eh! Sis! Wait for me! No, just tell me already!"

...

War raged on.

The power of destruction rampaged across the battlefield, occasionally interwoven with the flicker of powers from other destinies, yet before the vast legion, they seemed so insignificant.

And the true reason why the legion had not yet broken through Penacony's defenses was…

At this very moment, the mechanical legion, standing alongside the army, had been scanning the entirety of Penacony since before the battle began.

Until…

"Detected no major threats. Calculating extermination mission completion time… within three system hours. Efficiency too low. Original directive override."

The logic of the mechanical legion was simpler than that of the Void Rangers.

When results failed to meet expectations, that was the moment they bared their fangs!

In an instant, the command spread throughout the entire mechanical army. In executing orders, mechanical machines far surpassed organic life!

At the frontlines, rows of warships revealed their pitch-black cannon muzzles, and a dense killing intent spread among these lifeless machines!

Below, The IPC employees and mercenary guards, struggling desperately to hold on, felt the crushing pressure fall upon them.

A sense of crisis shrouded their hearts.

At that moment, as they raised their heads, everyone froze in place.

The black muzzles, hidden beneath the mysterious veil of the starry sky, were hard to make out, but the energy they gathered was dazzlingly bright!

Everyone's mind was ensnared by the energy cannons encircling Penacony.

"No…" someone's voice broke the heavy silence.

"Mechanical legion!" a terrified shout erupted. Was this… preparation for total annihilation?!

"How could this be…"

Robin stopped her song, staring in disbelief at the growing number of rising "stars," flickering and drawing all eyes.

To the uninformed, they appeared as distant celestial lights scattered across the sky.

But in Robin's eyes, they were signals of death.

At this moment, her mind flashed desperately, searching for some way to stop the crisis.

Penacony must not be destroyed!

Yet the power of Harmony only allowed her to sing, only to grant strength to those who remained resolute.

Against such a massive mechanical legion, their crushing force, no one in Penacony could withstand it!

...

"Your mechanical legion has made its move."

Along a remote star route, Celenova spoke to the robot beside her.

This was an individual left behind by Irontomb, a vessel for Irontomb's will and for instant communication in real time.

"That's only a small part of them. What surprises me is that your legion has failed to take down Penacony after all this time. If I recall, there should only be some feeble forces there, no?"

Irontomb chuckled lightly, his voice laced with harsh, grating static that set nerves on edge.

Celenova cast him a faint glance, but said nothing.

It was one of Irontomb's little quirks, though he could easily rid himself of the irritating static, he deliberately kept it. As expected, those who toyed with machines always had broken minds.

'My way of destroying worlds is at least pure.'

"What I didn't expect was that Godzilla hasn't intervened. Could it be that Penacony isn't worth his attention?" Irontomb questioned.

Celenova was just as curious, though she already had her suspicions.

"According to intelligence, Godzilla rules over the dreamscape Penacony. Boldly put, the entire Asdana system's dreams now fall under his dominion. But as for Penacony in reality, once a Frontier prison for exiles, its environment is far from kind."

Hearing this, Irontomb nodded.

"Godzilla doesn't care for human dwellings, he acts as he pleases. Pity though… he isn't a born mechanical lifeform. A shame indeed."

Irontomb's only regret about Godzilla was that he was not mechanical.

If he were, the legion would have gained a formidable general. Truly regrettable.

"Wait!" Just as Celenova was about to ask when Irontomb's legion would attack at Penacony, he suddenly spoke, motioning her toward the screen.

Turning her head, her eyes widened in shock.

...

"Boom!!"

Like meteors crashing down, blazing streaks of light tore toward Penacony, wrapped in searing heat, intent on erasing this famed star of celebration from the universe!

Just as despair consumed the people,

"Mechagodzilla!"

"Boom!!"

With a mechanical roar, a mechanical giant descended upon Penacony.

Its colossal frame gleamed with metallic luster, striking terror into all who beheld it!

Confronted by such a monstrous being, nearly everyone's minds went blank.

The very next second,

"BOOM!!!"