Intergalactic conquest with an AI-Chapter 313 Emperor Sword. {4}

Rex's body began to change, his form expanding as his armor shifted and reconfigured. His wings grew larger, their silver light intensifying, and his claymore transformed into a massive energy blade that hummed with power.

His height increased, his frame now towering over the battlefield as he took on the form of a Kaelzar Battle Mechanoid, a living weapon of war.

The transformation was awe-inspiring, his presence radiating an overwhelming aura of power. The Tyrant unit guarding Cleo's body stepped back, its sensors struggling to process the sheer energy emanating from Rex.

"Alright," Rex said, his voice now deeper and more resonant. "Let's see how the dragon likes this."

With a powerful flap of his wings, Rex shot into the sky, his golden light cutting through the mist like a beacon. He soared toward the dragon, which was still hovering in orbit, its glowing red eyes fixed on the Liberator and the chaotic fleet below.

As Rex approached, he unleashed a barrage of energy blasts from his wings, each one striking the dragon's metallic scales with pinpoint accuracy. The creature roared in annoyance, its head snapping toward Rex as it registered the new threat.

"That's right, big guy! Look at me!" Rex shouted, his voice booming across the battlefield. He fired another volley of energy blasts, this time aiming for the dragon's eyes. The creature flinched, its roar filled with rage as it turned its full attention toward Rex.

Cleo's voice echoed in his mind, her tone calm but firm.

{You've got its attention. Now what?}

"Now," Rex said, his grin widening, "we lead it on a little chase."

With that, Rex darted toward one of the enemy fleets, his golden light trailing behind him like a comet. The dragon, now thoroughly annoyed, gave chase, its massive wings propelling it through the void with terrifying speed.

The enemy fleet, already in disarray, panicked as they saw the dragon heading straight for them. "What the hell is that!?" one of the commanders shouted, his voice filled with terror.

"It's the dragon! And it's coming right at us!" another cried, his ships scrambling to evade the incoming threat.

Rex weaved through the fleet, his energy blasts striking enemy ships and drawing the dragon's fire.

The creature's laser beam sliced through the void, obliterating anything in its path, including the enemy fleet. Ships exploded in brilliant flashes of light, their hulls torn apart by the dragon's relentless attacks.

Cleo's voice echoed in his mind again, this time with a hint of amusement.

{You're enjoying this, aren't you?}

"Maybe a little," Rex admitted, dodging a barrage of enemy fire as he led the dragon on its destructive path. "But hey, if it works, it works."

The dragon, now fully focused on Rex, continued its rampage through the enemy fleets. Its railgun cannons fired wildly, its silver projectiles tearing through enemy ships. The chaos was absolute, the battlefield a swirling maelstrom of fire and destruction.

As Rex led the dragon further away from the Liberator and the fortress, Cleo's voice came through once more.

{The Liberator is safe for now. But we still need to deal with the dragon.}

"Don't worry," Rex said, his tone confident. "I've got one more trick up my sleeve."

{Is that trick under your sleeve the ability I just gave for you?} Cleo's voice echoed in Rex's mind, her tone calm but with a subtle hint of teasing.

"Erm... hehe... probably?" Rex replied while dodging another laser attack from the dragon. He weaved through the chaos, using the enemy fleets as makeshift shields.

The dragon, now thoroughly enraged, pursued him relentlessly, its massive form tearing through the battlefield.

But Rex wasn't the only one targeting the dragon; countless fighters from the various factions had joined the fray, their weapons aimed at both Rex and the colossal beast.

{While it doesn't sound like a bad plan, there's one problem,} Cleo continued, her voice steady.

{Even if the ability works and you defeat the dragon, the other fleets will target us immediately. We won't be able to fight back in our current state.}

"Of course I know that," Rex said, his voice tight with focus as he dodged another barrage of attacks.

"That's why I was about to tell you to send a transport ship to evacuate our forces from the planet and prepare the wormhole devices. We need to be ready to jump out at a moment's notice!"

[Understood. Sending evacuation orders now.]

The chaotic game of cat and mouse continued for hours. Rex stayed fully focused, keeping the dragon's attention on him by firing energy blasts at it periodically.

The dragon, seemingly inexhaustible, unleashed wide-range attacks without pause, its breath weapon and railgun cannons tearing through the battlefield.

Rex had no choice but to use the debris of destroyed enemy ships as cover, reducing the enemy fleet's numbers significantly in the process. Some factions, realizing the futility of the fight, retreated to conserve their forces, while others remained determined to take Rex down.

[Rex, all our forces and allied forces have evacuated successfully. We can make our move now, but according to your energy levels, you only have one shot]

Cleo said, her holographic form appearing beside him. Now fully fused with Rex, she had taken over Mini Cleo's functions; their consciousnesses merged into one.

"Good! Let's do it!" Rex shouted, turning to face the dragon. He raised his sword high, the golden halo around its hilt pulsing with energy.

[When the Emperor's Sword rises, the whispers of rebellion fall silent.]

Cleo's holographic form appeared behind Rex, her arms wrapping around his massive frame in a protective embrace. Her holographic wings spread wide, glowing with intricate golden lines that pulsed with power. Above them, a colossal golden sword began to form, its light illuminating the void.

The dragon, sensing the immense energy, froze in place. Spatial cracks began to form around it, a clear sign that the power difference was too great for the ability to hold it for long. But the dragon's attention was fixed on the massive sword, its glowing red eyes narrowing as if it recognized the weapon from a distant memory.

[When the Emperor's Sword falls, the balance of power shatters into a million pieces.]

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The golden energy sword shattered into hundreds of thousands of smaller blades, each one glowing with the same radiant light. Rex swung his claymore, his movements fluid and precise, as if conducting a symphony of destruction.

The sea of swords followed his lead, their trajectories converging on the dragon.

"Now! I hope you like my gift!" Rex shouted while pointing his sword at the dragon. The sea of golden blades surged forward, a tidal wave of energy aimed at the colossal beast.

But the dragon was massive. The sea of swords, though vast, couldn't cover the creature entirely. The blades struck its metallic scales, tearing through its armor and sending sparks flying in all directions. The dragon roared, its body writhing as the golden energy consumed it.

For a moment, it seemed like the attack might not be enough. The dragon's railgun cannons glowed, its breath weapon charging as it prepared to retaliate.

But then, the golden energy surged, the swords piercing deeper into its body. The dragon's roar turned into a guttural scream as its systems began to fail.

Finally, with a deafening explosion, the dragon's core detonated, its massive form disintegrating into a cloud of debris. The shockwave rippled through the battlefield, scattering the remaining enemy ships and silencing their weapons.

Rex hovered in the void, his white wings dimming as he returned to his normal form. Cleo's holographic form dissipated, her consciousness returning to her body as the fusion ended.

{It's done,} Cleo said, her voice calm but tinged with relief.

{The dragon is destroyed.}

Rex grinned, his wings folding behind him. "Told you I had a plan."

Cleo's voice held a hint of amusement.

{You did. But let's not make a habit of this.}

"Hold on, my sensors are detecting something... it's coming from the dragon's debris!" Rex said, his voice tense as he stared at the scattered remains of the colossal beast.

His golden wings flickered faintly as he watched in horror as streams of nanomaterial began to flow from the debris, converging and repairing the dragon's shattered form.

"No way in hell is this actually happening! Cleo, were your people zombies or something!? What the hell is going on!?"

Rex shouted through the comms, his voice tinged with panic. He tried to move, to flee, but an invisible energy field locked him in place. His wings strained against the force, but it was no use, he couldn't break free.

{Rex! Quickly, escape!}

Cleo's voice came through the comms, her usual calm tone now edged with urgency.

"That's what I'm trying to do! But I can't move!" Rex shouted, his frustration mounting as he struggled against the energy field. All he could do was move his mouth and blink.

The dragon, now partially repaired, began to move toward Rex. Despite the void of space, it walked as if on solid ground, an invisible energy field allowed it to traverse the emptiness.

Its massive form loomed closer, its glowing red eyes fixed on Rex. When it finally reached him, it lowered its head until its enormous face was just inches away from his.

Rex, unable to move, could only stare into the dragon's glowing eyes. "Just so you know, I haven't taken a shower in days! If you eat me right now, I'll upset your stomach!" he blurted out, his voice a mix of defiance and desperation.

{That's right! Boss hasn't changed his underwear in days!}

Mini Cleo chimed in, her tiny form peeking out from behind Rex's back.

Rex's eyes widened. "That's too much info, Mini Cleo! Be glad no one can see you other than me and Cleo!"

While they were busy arguing, something unexpected happened. From the dragon's forehead, a red tech crystal emerged, glowing faintly.

The crystal pulsed with energy, and something began to materialize from within it. The air around Rex seemed to hum with power as the crystal's light intensified.

Rex's eyes narrowed as he tried to make sense of what was happening. "What the...? Is that... a person?"