In the pitch-black night, on the desolate land, lingering dark red spots radiated heat; six massive mechas stood erect, their shoulders emitting fine rays of light from scanners, rotating in all directions, emitting subtle dripping sounds.
Known for their heavy firepower and armor, the 'Linxi-b1 model' mechas were not adept at reconnaissance, equipped with only basic scanning equipment to save space for weaponry and ammunition.
[Search results normal, no target detected]
Looking at the all-blue on the screen, the pilot breathed a sigh of relief. There was intense psychological pressure in undertaking this mission; according to intelligence, an important official was on board the aircraft. If they could kill him and complete the mission, they would receive a fortune big enough to extravagantly last a lifetime. This was why they were willing to take the risk.
They were all retired Federal Drivers, but each had problems in life—some were in deep debt due to gambling, others had failed businesses, and some had lost a fortune in unfortunate divorces. Life was tough anyway; they might as well take a gamble. So, they were secretly invited by a black market intermediary to undertake this mercenary mission in the Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain.
[No, even if the target is dead, there should still be residual biological debris from the bombing]
A line of text appeared on the squad's communication screen, causing the pilots' hearts to tighten.
Suddenly, a special black and red triangular plane descended from the sky, about 20 meters in length, with doors underneath opening, revealing highly sophisticated High Rank scanning equipment, and colorless ripples spreading instantly.
[Red Crab Positioning System deployed]
The pilot's screen in the cockpit flickered with subtitles, and then the door below opened, scattering countless blood-red dots like fireflies across the land.
This triangular plane was specially used for validating the results tonight, and its scanning equipment was top-notch. The blood-red dots it deployed could penetrate various Invisibility abilities, adhering and locating targets, a renowned product of the gigantic corporation 'South Island Red Crab.'
As the blood-red dots drew near, Hexia felt a sense of foreboding. Sure enough, as the dots neared and touched the Subspace by her side, they revealed a subtle difference, and soon a ring-shaped outline emerged.
This was a Subspace constructed by Candle, a hidden space created during the Mecha's gunfire Sweep. In the chaos, Hexia had brought everyone into it, but Subspace wasn't completely cut off from the real world. It was like opening a crack in a wall to hide something, causing a slight deformation in normal space. This subtle difference began to Manifest under the close scanning of the red dots.
[Target reacquired, initiating action]
The previously halted 'Linxi-b1 models' rotated their gun barrels, once again aiming at the hiding place of the people hundreds of meters away. Soon, a surging torrent of bullets poured down again.
In the dazzling gunfire, a blue disc unfurled a spherical shield, fending off the downpour for four seconds before exploding into fragments. Taking advantage of this moment, Hexia and the others hid back into the night.
[Target on the move, request Connection to scanning system, share vision, and assist aiming]
[Request approved, beginning vision sharing]
Subsequently, several conspicuous red dots appeared in the Mech's aiming system, representing Hexia and her group spreading out to avoid capture.
However, as the Mech Pilots prepared to lock on to their targets, the numerous targets in the system suddenly shifted, leaving only one.
"A special target? Is this the big shot we have to kill tonight?"
The pilot was puzzled but began skillfully maneuvering the Mech to turn its gun barrel toward the rather slender figure in the distance.
This turn of events was not only unexpected for the Mecha pilots but also for the soldiers and Patrol Officers dodging the gunfire, who noticed it.
"This is bad, they've locked onto Hexia," lamented Kiotia, regretting splitting up from the girl. She could have covered for her in this situation.
Scattered laser beams were shooting across the night sky, and two Mechas even fired intense exhaust trails as they took off, diving towards the figure evading their shots.
Were they specially here to kill her? As she nimbly dodged gunfire on the ground, Hexia calmly analyzed their intent with composure.
But this was alright. If they unleashed their firepower on everyone, Hexia wasn't confident she could protect the few surviving attendants present.
The two Mechas screamed as they dove overhead, their deployed gun barrels blasting a violent stream of bullets, plowing through Hexia's position once again, leaving a hundred-meter-long dark red trench.
But seconds later, they realized the girl was standing unhurt on a nearby hill.
After several dodges, Hexia had a rough understanding of the firepower of these Mechas. If she were to withstand their relentless, tens of thousands of Enchanted Bullets pouring down every few seconds, it would be difficult to hold up. However, if it was just lasers, as long as she wasn't standing still being continuously targeted, she could avoid serious injury with her speed.
True to a Sequence 6 firepower Mech, the strength of a Sequence 6 Transcendent was already formidable. Add to that the amplification by the Mech and the support of Transcendent firearms, their power was comparable to a full-force attack from a Sequence 7 Transcendent, and even more durable and enduring.
It seems unfeasible to win. If she wanted to win, she'd almost have to reveal all her cards. But simply dodging the attacks to survive was much easier.
The girl leapt lightly into the air, and then blue Flame brushed by. Her originally casual dress transformed into a black Battle Attire, and a large swath of blue butterfly wings quickly wove themselves behind her, and she disappeared like a flash, evading several laser shots.