Chapter 681

A blinding white flash erupted, tungsten-alloy fragments riding the shockwave like countless streaks of death, tearing into Echo’s ACPA armor. The shriek of metal striking metal split the air, sparks showering like a storm.

“Armor layer compromised—no penetration detected!” the system’s cold voice echoed in the cockpit.

Echo clenched his teeth. The reinforced composite plating on his back—his specially requested third layer—had barely held, glowing a dull red under the overload.