Jack's reaction was expected. The Annihilator looked like a brute-force weapon, a simple hunk of metal with a big gun strapped to it.

It unlike anything Jack had ever seen. And that's what made him more suspicious. "That... thing... is supposed to guarantee the establishment of an empire?" he asked, not hiding his disbelief. "It looks like something a child would build in their backyard."

Victor merely chuckled in response. "Appearances can be deceiving, my friend. Just wait and see."

Jack couldn't help but feel skeptical. He had never really trusted Victor's grandiose claims, and this further prove his though to be true

But as Victor gestured toward the Annihilator, Jack felt a chill run down his spine. Something about the machine felt... off. It was as if there was a dark energy emanating from it, a force that made Jack uneasy.

This didn't escape Victor sight, he smile mildly, "I know what you're thinking," Victor said, his smile turning sinister. "But let me assure you, this is no child's plaything. The Annihilator is a weapon of unimaginable power.

This is a weapon meant to bring our world to its state of peace and not one to further tear it down, so you can be at ease my friend"

It was like he was admonishing himself more than he was talking to jack, as if trying to clear a doubt of contradictory idea In his head

"Though Its capable of wiping out entire, destroy civilizations in a single blast, and that is just the beginning of its potential.

We wont stray from our path to restore the world to its true state, with the Annihilator, we'll usher in a new age for humanity.

An age of glory and conquest, where everyone would have a place and a say in this world, and my friend, you will be at my side and help me make it happens."

Jack took a step back, feeling a sense of dread wash over him. Victor's words were so cold and calculating, and there was something about the way he spoke that made him uneasy. It was as if Victor truly believed what he was saying, and that was perhaps the most frightening thing of all.

A world were everyone had an equal footing, in such a greed corrupt world, where that rich see themselves as the only one with right to live and the poor nothing as pest and spot for fun

"You're insane," Jack said, his voice barely above a whisper. "This is madness. You can't seriously think this is a going to happen in our world

We can only fight toaakw out own stands, but bringing the world to order....." He didn't know what to say

But Victor only laughed, a dark and mirthless laugh that sent shivers down Jack's spine. "Oh, but I do," he said. "And I'm not the only one who thinks it possible

While growing up, my mother had always taught to dream, to see the world as a place that could be better

Even at her sick bed, close to death door, she never lose hope that the world would get better for everyone"

A bit of bitterness and sorrow enveloped Victor's voice at the moment, "though she isn't here anymore due to the very people she thinks can change

It doesn't change the fact I'll fulfill her dreams, its difficult as I sometimes just wish I could stand by the side and watch the world burn, but..."

Jack shook his head in disbelief, there is no way he could ever understand what is going on in that head of victory

"You don't understand," Victor said, his voice taking on a more urgent tone. "This is not just about power or glory. This is about survival. The world is a dangerous place, and we need a weapon like the Annihilator to protect ourselves. But do you really want to leave our future to chance?

Do you want to risk everything on the hope that nothing bad will ever happen to us if we play defense and leave the world the way it is?"

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Jack hesitated. He knew Victor had a point. The world is indeed a dangerous place, and they had already faced many threats and near death experience so far. But was the answer really to unify the world

Isn't it just better to destroy everything and then start at fresh, taking the lead as you would be the most powerful and can dictate how you want the world to be"

Either way, now isn't the time to think about that, once they get to that bridge, they would cross it one way or the other

A last minute preparation was done and jack having a bit of experience on piloting mecha took the cockpit

Leading Genesis empire army behind him to test out their new glimmer of hope and sun shine in the tick darkness

Those following behind many distance away had myriad of expression, but they all decided to trust jack who is at the fore front putting his life on the line

The heavy footstep of the annihilator and his massive size soon caught the attention of the Gaia military force and jack could feel his scalp going numb the closer he got to their camp

"Sir, our scanner had just pick up an energy signal, something is approaching us and its very big" one of the soldiers at the monitor report to his superior

"Bring it on screen" immediately a virtual of the annihilator appeared on the screen, walking slow to the camp with its heavy footstep

Slowly the sound of heavy footstep also resounded within the camp as it drew the attention of everyone in the camp

In stark contrast to the hope Jack and those following behind place on this mecha, the Annihilator is viewed as nothing more than a minor nuisance by the Gaia military force.

Its the same expression jack and the other had when the first saw the mecha, only this one is more apparent

The mecha size and appearance were laughable, and its capabilities were surely overstated. It was simply a matter of swatting a fly, as far as the officers were concerned.

Unbothered by the sight of the huge mecha drawing close, the supreme commander didn't bother contacting base for order

"Dispatch the troops," the supreme commander ordered, a smirk playing on his lips. "Let's show this little upstart what it means to mess with the Gaia Federation."

With a flurry of activity, the army mobilized, ready to crush the Annihilator and the foolish rebellions that wants to challenge their superior.

As the Gaia Federation troops prepared to squash the Annihilator, the supreme commander had a devious idea.

He would not only defeat this enemy, but he would use the opportunity to send a message to the entire rebellion troops all over the world.

Trying such fits of building up force in an attempt to take care of Gaia Confederacy is a complete futile goal

A broadcast of this would show the might of the Gaia Federation, and it would cow any potential rebellions into submission. The people of Gaia would see their government as invincible, and their faith in the system would be renewed.

Immediately preparations were made, and the broadcast was set to begin. The supreme commander smiled as he watched the scene unfold on the monitor. This would be a day long remembered, he thought to himself as he hope for merit after his actions

The scene was a sight to behold. The skies darkened as hundred ships from the Gaia Federation army unleashed a barrage of energy bullets upon the Annihilator.

Numerous numbers of mecha opening fire on the annihilator from ground level, multiple enhanced humans using their nanite constructed canons and heavy duties firing weapons to submerged the annihilator

They took the overwhelming force approach, readily wanting to quench any form of resistance from the rebels once they behold this sight

The ground trembled and shook as the impacts sent shockwaves through the air. The dust rose up in great clouds, obscuring the view of the Annihilator.

This show of force continued, unrelenting in its intensity. It was as if the very heavens were raining down their wrath upon the lone figure in the desert.

And then, as suddenly as it had begun, the attack gradually came to a stop. The dust settling down as the silhouette began to surface within the dust, showcasing the true power of the Annihilator

"Huh" gasp of exclamation and surprise spread within the Gaia military force and those watching, friend and foes alike

As the dust fully clear out, the sight that greeted the eyes of the watching world was one of disbelief, shock and confusion.

The Annihilator stood tall and proud, not a single scratch marring its surface. The very reason for the mixed expressed reaction

Like what in the world is going on, wasn't the mecha supposed to have been squash to metal paste

Over were the military force playing game with their intelligence, but from the look of it, its seems like they are as surprise as everyone else