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Xiao Qiang recalled dozing off for a moment and having that strange nightmare. He decisively tried to unfasten his parachute buckle, but the cursed buckle was stuck. Panic set in as sweat poured down his forehead, and he nervously shouted, "You all jump now! The plane is under attack!"
Liu Yi was taken aback; today, Wildfire seemed a bit unhinged. Could it be that the tension had caused him to babble nonsensically? Just as this thought was brewing, a deafening explosion shook the aircraft violently. Amidst the flames shooting into the sky, the team leader shouted, "Jump now!"
One by one, the members of N Group pulled their parachute cords and jumped out in a frenzy.
Xiao Qiang jumped too, but he did so haphazardly without even pulling his parachute cord. He felt himself spinning wildly in the air, the cold wind slicing against his face like a knife, almost tearing his skin from his bones. At that moment, he felt like a stone with no buoyancy to support him, plummeting downward.
Terrified out of his wits, Xiao Qiang was fortunate that a nearby comrade helped him by pulling his parachute cord. With a soft pop, the parachute opened up and lifted him just before he hit the ground. The sudden buoyancy was incredibly comforting; unfastening the buckle was actually quite simple—his panic had complicated things.
The ground below was shrouded in smoke, with rubble and debris scattered everywhere. Corpses lay strewn about, and the air was thick with a choking sulfur smell mixed with the overwhelming stench of blood.
Once on the ground, the members of N Team quickly entered combat readiness. However, Xiao Qiang was at a loss on how to operate the kt3 mechanical MctcH Mech Suit and panicked amidst the imminent danger. The roar of explosions echoed behind him as he fumbled around in confusion, sweat pouring from his pores. He couldn't figure out which button on his arm activated the Mechanical Battle Suit's system or controlled its weapons.
The roaring grew louder as he struggled to turn his heavy, clumsy body around. When he finally managed to look back, he gasped in horror—a transport plane that had been attacked was spiraling down towards them from above Barbarian.
"Barbarian..." Xiao Qiang shouted. Just moments ago, Barbarian had proudly taken down a Mimetic Bionic Monster and stood there dazed.
Perhaps it was the deafening noise that muddled Barbarian's hearing and thinking. As Xiao Qiang yelled out, the plane's propeller whirled around and instantly severed Barbarian's head from his body. Blood sprayed forth onto the dirt kicked up by the flailing wings.
Xiao Qiang was terrified to the core and got grazed by debris from the crashing plane as it rolled toward him. He fell to the ground and spat out mouthfuls of dirt while desperately trying to get back on his feet.
His inability to control the MctcH Mech Suit made him feel foolish and utterly helpless. Just as he struggled to rise again, the ground shook violently as a terrifying grotesque creature burrowed through the earth at lightning speed toward him.
Xiao Qiang flailed his arms and raised his left arm to press countless buttons with no response. He lifted his right arm in vain as well. Just when it seemed he would be devoured by the monster's gaping maw filled with writhing tentacles, a massive sword appeared out of nowhere with a whooshing sound.
The sharp blade sliced through the monster's tentacles, causing it to emit an ear-piercing shriek before retreating into the ground. The one who had severed its appendages was Goddess No. 22; she reached out and pulled Xiao Qiang up from where he had fallen again with a cold snort, saying, "Coward."
"I'm not a coward," Xiao Qiang protested weakly, feeling that his defense was feeble. She didn't listen to any further arguments and instead re-engaged in battle.
"Hey! Can you tell me how to control this thing or get rid of this cumbersome suit?"
The Goddess No. 22, Liu Mei, crossed her arms and huffed, "If you don't want to be burned by the corrosive liquid from the monster's tentacles, you should take off that Mechanical Battle Suit." Just as she spoke, the creature that had retreated underground came charging back.
Xiao Qiang lunged forward but it was in vain. The Goddess No. 22 was ensnared by multiple tentacles of the monster. He picked up a large blade and swung it at the creature, but the weight of the mechanical armor hindered his abilities. The monster opened its gaping maw.
Suddenly, Xiao Qiang jolted awake, feeling a strange sensation. He was still on the training ground of the military camp, with a pile of Green Travel Bags beneath him. What was going on? Just moments ago, he felt as if he had died, swallowed whole by the monster.
While he was puzzled, a soldier approached him. "Hey, slacker! You finally woke up," called out none other than the Barbarian, who had met his demise under the airplane propeller. His thick lips resembled those of an African man and bore a hint of amusement.
However, Xiao Qiang did not laugh or curse like before; instead, he stood up properly and said, "Alright, I'll follow you." The Barbarian glanced at him in surprise and led the way.
Captain L approached. Xiao Qiang almost blurted out Li Hang's name but stopped himself. The Captain spoke first: "Soldier, get yourself organized and come back to the Campsite with me."
"Understood," Xiao Qiang replied cheerfully and saluted earnestly. Having learned from past experiences, he adjusted his behavior accordingly.
Captain L exchanged glances with the Barbarian and nodded before pulling out a notepad. Just as he opened his mouth to speak, Xiao Qiang volunteered, "Report: My number is 0230, named Wildfire. My previous occupation was War Correspondent."
A complex expression flashed across Captain L's face as he said to the Barbarian, "Barbarian, take 0230 Wildfire back to the dormitory."
After being brought into this Green Tent at the Campsite, Xiao Qiang still felt that everything before him was unreal. He vividly remembered the bloody scene from earlier.
Inside the Campsite, rows of wall-mounted displays showcased various humanoid Mechanical Armor Suits. Xiao Qiang stared at one of the mechanical battle suits; weighing over ten kilograms, wearing it would undoubtedly be uncomfortable. Yet upon seeing it for the first time, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Noticing that Xiao Qiang was staring blankly at the mechanical suit, the Barbarian began to boast about it but hesitated for a moment.
Suddenly, Xiao Qiang exclaimed, "This is the KT3 MctcH Mech Suit!"
The Barbarian was taken aback and shot him a glare. "Show off! There's plenty you don't know; you'll figure it out eventually."
Xiao Qiang felt that this situation was somewhat similar to his experience in Hong Kong in 2030. It was an unconscious cycle he had gone through several times. What did it mean now? Death and rebirth? How could he explain what was happening before him? Who would believe it?
The Barbarian took a few steps and suddenly stopped, his eyes rolling around as he looked up at the top of the Green Tent. "This... this..." he said, his fingers mimicking the motion of counting money.
Xiao Qiang understood his hint but remained motionless, staring at him. "I don't have any money."
Seeing that Xiao Qiang had caught on quickly yet still lacked tact, the Barbarian persisted, "Every new recruit has to prepare something to show respect to their seniors; otherwise, you'll suffer."
"If you want money, I don't have it. But if you want a life, take mine," Xiao Qiang retorted.
At first glance, this kid seemed oblivious to the situation, and the Barbarian's expression shifted from sunny to cloudy, turning particularly grim. He reached out and shoved Xiao Qiang roughly while cursing, "0230, just wait to be punished!"
This was the second time Xiao Qiang had seen the Barbarian's embarrassing antics while fully awake. He couldn't help but smirk as he revealed his thick lips, resembling a gorilla with its protruding red gums. It was truly ugly.
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