"[i]Damn, can't these guys ever give up? Look, I'm holding back! Bail till I run out of patience![/i]" Kainé shouted to no one since his comm systems were still down. He thought about alternatives like using his Magnum to draw letters but the idea was too stupid to consider.
"[i]*sigh* How are we holding, Ignis?[/i]"
"[i]We've received over 10,000 physical shells and 1,000 beam hits. Structural integrity is at 27.6988%, change since the the engagement is still below 1%. At this rate we can hold out much longer than them.[/i]"
"[i]You know that's not the point. It's just annoying. Besides, we were through quite a lot in the inter-dimensional space. How are Nox's most damaged parts?[/i]"
"[i]M-Particle coating's effectiveness is severely reduced around the damaged parts. But unless the enemy brings forth something more powerful than their antique beam rifles it shouldn't be a liability to us.[/i]"
"[i]Antique, huh? Ignis, where are we anyways? Did you manage to find out something?[/i]"
"[i]We're in a dimension outside of the Slam's reach. Also I accessed the databanks of the two Asshimar type Mobile Armors we're standing on. They're the Earth Federation pilots under the Titans' control. The current year is UC0085.[/i]"
"[i]Titans? Are you saying those bastards still exist?[/i]"
"[i]Kainé, this IS an alternate universe.[/i]"
"[i]Yeah, I start to get it. But man, what a mood killer. I can at least honor people who wish to protect their country? But the Titans? That's a different case. I bet the higher ups are just sitting in their comfy armchairs while ordering the grunts to die.[/i]"
"[i]Indeed, this is just a senseless slaughter. It'd be better if we can end this quickly.[/i]"
"[i]That's it, Ignis! Our enemy are the leaders not these unfortunate soldiers. I have an idea but I'll need your cooperation.[/i]"
With that Nox stopped firing and holstered its twin Magnums.
"[i]Kainé, what are you doing?[/i]"
"[i]Ignis listen! I need you to find me the ones leading these soldiers. A command HQ or anything![/i]"
"[i]I can do that but remember Kainé that our comms are dead. I can only use the old search magic technique enhanced by Nox's reactor. It has the range of 10 kilometers but I'd need to be even closer to spot their command base. Estimated to be less than a thousand meters.[/i]"
"[i]That can be done![/i]"
Kainé exclaimed and jumped off his twin flying platforms. Nox's leg motors revitalized themselves as the giant began to run, ignoring enemy fire and intent to circle through the entire city if they need to!