Chapter 31, The Second Battle of Manhattan
Under the bright light of dawn, the cold winter wind howled in front of us, bringing with it the pungent smell mixed with gunpowder smoke.
The air around me was trembling, and the sky in the distance seemed to be burning.
Glittering metallic gun barrels and plumes of smoke suddenly appeared from every corner of New York City, and deafening roars of all kinds were heard. The island of Manhattan, which seemed gentle and harmless just a moment ago, suddenly turned into a vertical tree. A giant hedgehog full of spikes.
Thousands of missiles, bombs, rockets, artillery shells and laser beams shot from all directions, frantically bombarding the suddenly appearing giant ship.
As a result, the menacing Dark Elf space battleship was drowned by an overwhelming explosion as soon as it landed on Manhattan Island, New York.
The U.S. Army, National Guard and SHIELD, which had been preparing for the battle intensively all night, but had never been able to use it, in view of the painful lessons learned from the last Battle of Manhattan, this time they did not hesitate to invest all their firepower as soon as the war started. Launched a saturation attack that covered the sky and the sun!
Although such a level of firepower bombardment could not break the energy shield of a space battleship, the whole scene still looked spectacular.
What's even worse is that in the face of the indiscriminate bombardment by the human army, the dark elves seriously lacked the weapons to fight back.
——This certainly does not mean that the dark elves, who are capable of crossing the star sea, are actually inferior to humans who have not yet completely escaped the constraints of gravity in terms of military technology.
But the problem is that the dark elves at this time are just a group of remnants of the subjugated country. They have long been reduced to a phoenix and are no longer as good as a chicken. They cannot be compared with their peak period. Their last remaining spaceship is not so much a space battleship as a military landing ship. It is not equipped with large ship weapons such as shipborne main guns. Naturally, it cannot produce "close-range" weapons. "Orbital bombardment" and other space warfare weapons.
As a result, in the hands of the dark elf leader Malekith at this moment, apart from the individual firearms of the soldiers on the ship, there were only four razor-shaped dark elf fighter jets left. To release these fighter jets from the ship, the protective cover must be temporarily lifted. Obviously, in this short unprotected gap, the dark elf warships must withstand a lot of firepower. If it were a dark elf in its heyday, it would naturally not care about such trivial matters. But now this kind of old ship hull that has been sealed for thousands of years may not be able to withstand the intensive bombardment of the people on earth.
In fact, the power of the Dark Elf warship mainly lies in its speed, flexibility and stealth capabilities, rather than armor and firepower.
In the plot of "Thor 2", the remnants of these dark elves, who have been subjugated for thousands of years, are able to turn the Asgard divine domain upside down with their extremely meager strength. The key is careful planning. Preparing for the unprepared, he first sent people to sneak into the God's Domain secretly, broke the prison, released the prisoners of war, and created a chaotic scene. Then they sent fighter jets to sneak into the Immortal Palace unexpectedly, carried out the beheading plan, and caused a lot of damage. They also retreated in time after a successful attack, leaving the Asa army that had gathered forces to prepare for a counterattack.
The entire combat process was like the Pearl Harbor surprise attack in the Pacific War. It took full advantage of the opponent's carelessness and moved in and out quickly, creating a time difference. But despite this, three of the four razor-shaped fighter jets of the dark elves still crashed, and only one survived. As for the originally small number of dark elf soldiers, most of them were killed or wounded in one fell swoop. In fact, they had no capital to launch the next surprise attack.
However, out of their extreme contempt for the people on earth - the dark elves' understanding of the people on earth is probably still at the level of the primitive tribes thousands of years ago, so this time they landed directly without using any complicated strategies. In the middle of the firepower network of the people on earth. In this way, it is as if a top assassin or ninja master has given up his proud stealth skills and directly rushed into the enemy's formation with a dagger and killed thousands of them. Or let's say Agent 007 James. Bond went to steal the role of the tough guy Rambo...anyway, he was absolutely in a state of embarrassment and simply couldn't perform at all.
In short, in the eyes of New York citizens, the aliens who attacked the earth this time seemed to be beaten as soon as they appeared. They were really weak...
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"...This scene is really... so lively! With so many troops appearing in the city, could it be that you arranged it overnight?"
Standing on the top floor of the Stark Industries Building, overlooking the blazing scene of artillery fire not far away, "Kryptonian" Wang Qiu couldn't help but say.
This topic is obviously a bit embarrassing, because anyone with a discerning eye can see that in the face of a sudden appearance of an alien spacecraft, it is impossible for human counterattack forces to mobilize so quickly. The many troops that emerged from Manhattan today could only have been originally used to defend Wang Qiu and his party.
However, everyone present is a seasoned veteran. Since the other party didn't point it out directly, he also kept his face calm and didn't even beat his heart, just casually making a haha and passing by. There is only Captain America Rogers who is full of righteousness. Steve is relatively thin-skinned, "...well, this...we have also taken some basic precautions, which does not mean any malice...after all, it is not far from the last war..."
"...It's okay, we can understand this." "Krypton Superman" Wang Qiu waved his hand generously and said nonchalantly, "...However, I see that although the fight on your side is lively, but for That battleship didn’t seem to cause much damage!”
Indeed, the Americans' bombing was like an arsenal clearance. It seemed to be a vigorous bombing, but in fact it did not hurt a few hairs on the alien warship. They were all blocked by the protective shield. It's just that the alien warship was beaten without fighting back, so it seemed that the human side had the upper hand.
Sure enough, after being beaten for a while, the alien battleship finally made a new move - the invisible energy shield that originally protected the hull began to slowly fall down, and the shells and missiles launched by the earth finally exploded on the surface of the battleship, gaining The first batch of real achievements.
However, before the US military and SHIELD were happy for long, the aliens' counterattack began.
——With ear-piercing whistling sounds and jets of tail flames, dark elf fighter jets took off from the mothership one after another, and then disappeared in the air before the enemy could take aim. Although the U.S. officers and soldiers on the ground all opened their eyes wide and searched the sky above them over and over again, they found nothing except the trembling in the air. They could only fire aimlessly into the sky, hoping to hit the ground. Good luck.
"...It seems like something is flying out from the enemy ship! But I can't see it at all...I think it's the same for everyone else."
Standing on the top floor of Stark Industries Building, Nick, Director of SHIELD. Fury held up his binoculars and looked down at the battle situation, frowning involuntarily, "...are the radars, thermal imaging instruments, and ultrasonic positioning equipment responding?" He turned to a subordinate behind him and asked.
"...Unfortunately, nothing was found on the radar and thermal imaging instruments. The ultrasonic positioning equipment has not had time to start..."
"...What a difficult guy..." Nick. Fury muttered in a low voice. In fact, SHIELD also has similar stealth technology. On their floating aircraft carriers, they have installed stealth panels with similar functions. The camouflage technology relying on live projection can make the floating aircraft carrier run rampant. Over New York, the entire citizenry remained in the dark. Coating materials that absorb electromagnetic waves can also make floating aircraft carriers invisible to radar. However, the heat released by the engine operation of the floating aircraft carrier when it sails cannot be hidden, but the alien fighter in front of it can do this.
Next, these invisible killers in the sky quietly appeared over the exposed US military fire points, and withstood the crossfire of machine guns, anti-aircraft guns and shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, dropping one after another in a sci-fi style. black hole bomb.
In an instant, anti-aircraft guns, armored vehicles, S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, and U.S. soldiers were sucked into the temporary black hole created by the bomb, and disappeared without a trace in an instant!
What's even more frightening is that even the skyscrapers near the battlefield were gnawed away by the dark elves' black hole bombs, and they suddenly became crumbling.
As the ground firepower points were wiped out one after another, the artillery fire used to suppress the dark elf warships was also greatly weakened.
Although the US military and S.H.I.E.L.D. were not to be outdone, they dispatched armed helicopters in an attempt to start an aerial battle with the Dark Elf fighter jets. But the clumsy and slow helicopter cannot deal with the fast and agile alien fighter jets. And jets cannot fight between skyscrapers on complex terrain...
As a result, as the air supremacy on the battlefield changed hands, the Dark Elf warships that had been suppressed by fire finally got a chance to breathe. Then they quickly opened the hatch and released their Dark Elf warriors to engage in a fierce battle with the US infantry on the street. .
"...It seems that it is our turn to play, isn't it?" Faced with the gradual decline of the human side, Thor shrugged, and the Thor's hammer in his hand suddenly rounded and started to rotate, and then dragged Dong Dong's whole body flew out in the direction of the dark elf battleship.
The next moment, a thunder exploded in the smoke-filled sky, and a figure wearing a red cloak roared towards him in a blazing thunder and lightning. It hit the ground heavily like an unloaded cannonball, causing a shower of flying objects. of turf and dirt. Then, Thor, the god of thunder, took his thunder hammer, which was flashing with lightning, and stepped out of the big hole he made. He roared and killed the dark elf soldiers who had just rushed out of the battleship.
"...Hey! Hey! Man, this is my territory! You can't take the lead! That will make me laugh!"
Watching Thor being carried away by Thor's hammer, Iron Man Tony, who felt that he had been robbed of the limelight, shouted, tapped his toes, and suddenly flew out of the building, and then activated Iron Man The propellers on the armor quickly flew towards the chaotic battlefield.
Next, Professor Banner, an important combat force, also followed Nick. Director Fury took SHIELD's Quinjet to the battlefield together, then transformed into the Hulk and launched a violent crushing attack on the dark elves. Only Captain America, Black Widow Natasha, and a group of "non-combatants" who had just returned to Earth in the "Space Lifeboat" were still standing on the top floor of Stark Industries Building, staring at Wang Qiu and the others. .
Obviously, they were left to watch and be wary of Wang Qiu and his party. After all, although the previous interactions were quite pleasant, the time was too short and it was difficult for these superheroes to truly treat Wang Qiu and his group of "Kryptonians" as friends in the same way they treat Thor, the god of thunder, who is also an alien.
"...Oh, watching the fighting below is so vigorous, it really makes people feel a little itchy!"
After a moment of silence, Wang Qiu smiled and extended his hand to Captain America, "...How about we go down together and help?"
Although as an infinite space reincarnation who has traveled through many story worlds, Wang Qiu no longer has any desire to pursue stars - in fact, even before he entered the infinite space, Wang Qiu was not a fanatical star chaser. . However, even if it is just to increase points and complete tasks in the plot world, he cannot easily give up the opportunity to intervene in the actions of the protagonist's team, even if it involves certain risks.
Therefore, at least at this moment, the enthusiastic attitude he expressed was definitely very sincere.
As if he sensed Wang Qiu's sincerity, Captain America, who had always been upright and ethical, couldn't help but feel a little moved. Moreover, watching the soldiers of the United States of America not far away being killed and injured in order to defend the earth, he stayed here and ignored them, which also made the captain very uncomfortable.
However, Black Widow Natasha, who was accustomed to intrigues during her many years as an agent, still expressed concern about Wang Qiu and the others, so she started to argue quietly with Captain America. However, before their quarrel could come to an end, a new mutation quietly broke out:
A stealth fighter belonging to the Dark Elves suddenly appeared next to the Stark Industries Building and slammed into it!
In an instant, the floor shook violently, sand and rocks flew, and the glass curtain wall shattered. Everyone staying indoors couldn't stand, and for a while they turned into gourds rolling on the ground. But with his extraordinary qualities as a super soldier, Captain America still struggled to stand up, raised his shield and prepared to fight.
However, someone moved faster than him: "...Quick! [Shrinking Light] starts!"
The next moment, Captain America, who had just dusted off the glass debris on his body, suddenly discovered that the alien stealth fighter that had just landed on the top of the Stark Industries Building had turned into an aircraft that was about 20 centimeters long. model. As for the alien soldiers who rushed out of the fighter jet, they were shrunk to the size of a beetle. They were standing blankly on the broken concrete floor, looking at the suddenly enlarged world at a loss.
It can be seen that the expected passionate fight has turned into a bug-catching operation...
Captain America suddenly felt like his mind was full of gibberish.
But even if their brains are full of gibberish, these miniature aliens must be captured... But how to capture such small things?
Captain America sighed, looked around, and found a goldfish bowl in the corner. He asked the hostess of the place, Iron Man's official girlfriend Pepper Pepper: "...Um, um, Miss Potts, may I ask? Do you have a goldfish fishing net here? ”
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After a few more minutes, these shrunken dark elf warriors and their mini-aircraft were all caught by humans, put into several glass jars of different sizes, stuffed with corks, and used Reinforce and tie with iron wire.
Then, Wang Qiu and others prepared to hand over the prisoners to Pepper Pepper and others, and then followed Captain America to reinforce Iron Man and others to attack the enemy ships.
However, Pepper. But Miss Potts was a little unsure about whether she could take good care of these alien captives: "... Well, what if they get bigger again, or break the glass jar and escape? Look, these guys are still going on. He banged his head against the wall of the glass bottle! ”
"...Don't worry, Miss Potts, the effect of the [Shrinking Lamp] can last at least twenty-four hours. If you are still worried, you can find a microwave, put the aliens in the jar, turn them around, and bake them It’s half cooked, so you won’t be afraid of them escaping from jail.”
Classmate Wang Qiu, who now has hundreds of millions of lives in debt and could make Hitler angry to death, suggested to Pepper Pepper nonchalantly.
Therefore, Pepper Pepper immediately and righteously expressed her opposition to this inhumane proposal:
"...No, they are all still wearing armor! How can metal be put into a microwave oven? Let's spray some insecticide inside!"
"...Uh, Miss Potts, are you focusing on the wrong thing?" Captain America seemed to feel that there were more garbled words in his mind...
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PS: Book your next trip to "Pride and Prejudice" to experience the British Empire at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution at the end of the 18th century. Next, I want to write some funny plots about real-world India. The last world is scheduled to be the Chinese version of the Fantasy Self-Defense Forces... But before that, it seems that no story about space war has been written, so how about letting Wang Qiu go to "The Legend of the Galaxy Heroes"?