Jì Xīnghé was unaware that many eyes were watching him, but even if he knew, he wouldn't care. In his current state of movement, he began issuing orders as soon as he spotted an opportunity."Reduce speed, prepare for a maneuvering turn.""Yes.""Deaf, number them.""Yes... numbering complete."On Jì Xīnghé's visual display, a number appeared above the head of each of the twelve mechas, from one to twelve. The numbering was based on the proximity of the Imperial mechas to them. At the moment, mechas numbered one to six were in pursuit, while the other six Imperial mechas were circling around to block them off, three on each side."If we go after the mechas on either side, they'll definitely retreat and try to pin us down, leading us into a trap," Jì Xīnghé explained briefly before giving the combat order. "So we turn back. Six against five—they'll only dare to engage us if they have the advantage. Su Chuanyun, take number three. Andrei, number four. Deaf, number five. Cripple, number
The situation on the front line remained grim. Without the ability to provide a preliminary firepower coverage and without an absolute numerical advantage, it was already challenging for the Federal mecha pilots to achieve a one-for-one exchange against the Imperial mechas.At the beginning of this frontal battle, the Imperial mechas held an absolute numerical advantage, causing considerable damage to the Federal mechas. If it weren’t for Jì Xīnghé’s appearance, the captain of the Xīn Yuè Hú would have had no choice but to detonate the nuclear warhead he had been authorized to use once the Federal mechas were nearly annihilated and the Imperial mechas were about to breach the Xīn Yuè Hú battleship.“Fortunately, their dog emperor is afraid of death. The nuclear warheads are only available to those damned Imperial Royal Guard units. Otherwise…”Despite the dire situation on the front line, the captain of the Xīn Yuè Hú felt a sense of relief. His usually stern expression softened a bit
“There are no new enemy reports within a 200-kilometer radius. We are safe; everyone, please don’t worry.”The voice from the reconnaissance vehicle did little to reassure those who had been transferred from Base 6 to Base 5. Their convoy was missing one person. They were safe, but was that person safe? Was he still alive?Ji Xinghe, who was supposed to guard the convoy, had left, but no one in the convoy blamed him for abandoning them. The value of a battleship is hard to overstate, and Ji Xinghe’s courage to go against the odds commanded respect.Aside from Su He, Shen Mu, Ji Rong Xinyue, and Brother Left Hand, no one believed that Ji Xinghe could make any difference in such a battle, even though they had witnessed his miracles before.Shen Mu wanted to ask about Ji Xinghe’s condition, but he feared the answer might be bad. Not sitting in the same transport vehicle as Ji Rong Xinyue and Su He, he was still very concerned about Ji Rong Xinyue’s state.Su He and Ji Rong Xinyue were in
Su Chuanyun and his three comrades parted ways with the Ji Xinghe Squad and joined the frontline. They couldn't keep up with Ji Xinghe, and even if they could, they wouldn't be able to exert the same level of deterrence as he did. Ji Xinghe did not stop them, because it was their own choice, their responsibility, and their duty. Compared to Ji Xinghe, who could only operate on the periphery of the battle, Su Chuanyun and the others could integrate well into the Federation's mecha formations and cooperate with the supporting soldiers. With the severe losses on both sides, their addition to the battle made a significant impact. As the first batch of mecha warriors officially incorporated into the Xinghe Squad by Base No. 5, they had personally participated in the Squad's battles from its inception, which might be one of the reasons their abilities had undergone a qualitative change. With the Federation now possessing a deterrent that the Empire's mechas couldn't ignore, and w
"Where's Ji Xinghe?"The captain, just finished with his tasks, stepped out of the Xinyuehu battleship once more and found that Ji Xinghe and his team members were nowhere to be seen."They left.""Left? Wasn't he supposed to help us repair the mechas and the battleship? How could they just leave before finishing the job?""He said his suit was running low on oxygen and that the temperature control system was about to fail.""Didn't I say we have long-endurance suits? Why didn't you give him one? He's dismantling those mechas faster than our mechanics! How could you be so stingy with a suit? What's wrong with you?""Well..."Faced with the captain's questioning, the personnel involved were at a loss for words. They could only pull up footage from the battlefield recorder on their comms and send it to the captain.The captain was stunned as soon as he saw it. It was the image of Ji Xinghe's team leaving. Aside from Ji Xinghe's mecha, the other four were all loaded with various parts, t
The convoy from Base No. 6 to Base No. 5 had safely arrived within three hours. However, many people in the convoy did not disperse to their designated positions after conducting routine checks, cleaning, and disinfection processes.By an observation porthole in a corridor, Ji Rong Xinyue occasionally stood on tiptoe to look out, as the porthole was somewhat high for her. Behind her stood more than half of the convoy’s members. After arriving at Base No. 5, they had not been assigned new tasks. Though they could have chosen to rest after the long journey, they chose instead to stay close to Ji Rong Xinyue.A six-year-old girl with no power or influence except for her grandfather was surrounded by a group of important individuals who needed to be relocated early. It seemed unusual, but because she was Ji Rong Xinyue, she was adored by everyone.“Is that… Grandpa and the others?”Ji Rong Xinyue suddenly exclaimed in surprise, her hands gripping the edge of the porthole as she tried to s
Jixinghe's mecha repair tasks, scheduled for tonight just like Shen Mu's, involved only damaged mechas that would be transported in the evening. Daytime transport convoys were likely to be detected, while at night, there was no need for headlights; drivers could use night vision goggles. The desolate surface of the alien planet had few obstacles, and the special environment made any traces of vehicle tracks disappear by dawn.If the transport distance was too long for one night, the convoy would find a place to hide and rest during the day and resume their journey when night fell again. Jixinghe’s convoy was able to travel during the day due to their small target and the presence of interference and stealth devices.Without mechas to repair, Jixinghe, who had originally planned to sort through his spoils, temporarily separated from Su He, Shen Mu, and the later-arriving Su Chuan Yun."You all go ahead. I’ll take care of sorting out your spoils," Jixinghe said.Shen Mu took Su Chuan Yu
Hearing Jixinghe's extremely selfish words, Wang Wei calmed down, as he suddenly remembered why Jixinghe had participated in the recruitment assessment and what he had done before that.This 65-year-old man originally harbored a death wish, but he was willing to agree to Tu Yuan's middle strategy because of Jixing Rongxinyue. He was already prepared to die, so what did it matter to him how the world turned out? The person who made him care about this world again was Jixing Rongxinyue.After a brief moment of contemplation, Wang Wei operated his wristband and projected some data onto the holographic screen on his desk."Take a look."Jixinghe began to read, and the more he read, the more uneasy he felt. The cold indifference he had just displayed, in which he seemed unwilling to protect this world, melted away, and he became like an ordinary 65-year-old man who had suddenly arrived on an alien planet.Wang Wei spoke softly: "The Federation banned childbirth on alien planets many years