With agile movements, exceptional speed, and formidable analytical and observational skills, Yun Yi was the first to charge into the transport ship's command center. By then, the place was empty, and on the main control screen of the command center's computer, a deep red countdown was ticking away.

"Trying to escape?"

A cold smile appeared on Yun Yi's lips. Following what he had learned earlier, he quickly located the escape pods after a brief scan of the command center.

The Red Mane Charger strode forward, its massive metal fist swinging out and smashing through the alloy wall, revealing the terrified crew inside.

"No need for me to say anything, right?" Yun Yi's cold voice echoed through the mecha's speakers.

A man stood up from the crowd, forcing a bitter smile. "I didn't expect you to be so fast. I miscalculated." He walked around the mecha to the command center's main computer, inputting a few commands to stop the countdown on the screen.

"Luckily, you arrived quickly. I couldn't bear to lose this old girl," the captain said, stroking the computer as if it were his lover. "Even if the Iserlohn government offered me a new ship, I wouldn't be happy."

By then, the rest of the squad had arrived. Seeing the situation, they relaxed and cheered loudly in the squad channel.

"Great job, brother!"

"Hey, you're really fast. Teach me sometime."

"Damn, Yun Yi, how did you move so quickly?"

"Ha, looks like our squad is the first to succeed. Let's see what Tom has to say about that."

Hewitt looked at Yun Yi with satisfaction. It seemed this guy was quite capable. Although he didn't know how Yun Yi would fare in close combat, his speed was undoubtedly impressive.

Just as he sent the mission completion message to the ship, another order came through.

"Alright, boys, leave one person here to keep watch. The rest of you, follow me. We've got a new mission." Hewitt glanced at the mecha around him and shouted, "Yun Yi, stay..." Suddenly, he remembered the captain's instructions and, after a moment's thought, changed his order. "Thomas, you stay. The rest of you, come with me."

Yun Yi was initially unhappy about being told to stay, but when he heard the order change, he grinned and followed the squad leader out.

"Sergeant, what's the situation?" one of the squad members asked curiously, and Yun Yi also perked up to listen.

"Well, the ship just sent a message saying that one of our squads encountered a large number of mecha warriors on that transport ship and requested reinforcements. I'm guessing they're government mecha warriors. Transport company mecha wouldn't risk their lives fighting us."

After receiving the order, the squad immediately moved out, heading toward the target transport ship.

The distance wasn't too far, and they soon arrived at the target ship. Two other squads had also arrived, bringing the total number of Restoration Army mecha on the ship to nearly forty.

Entering through the breach made by the previous squad, they quickly reached the battlefield. However, the scene before them sent shivers down their spines.

The narrow corridor was packed with no fewer than fifty mecha. About a dozen belonged to the Restoration Army, while the rest were government forces. Although the government forces had the numerical advantage, the narrow corridor allowed only two or three mecha to engage at a time, so the Restoration Army had yet to suffer any casualties.

Seeing this, Hewitt immediately sent a message to the two squads that hadn't yet entered the corridor, asking them to create additional breaches from behind the enemy. The leaders of those squads, though unaware of the situation inside, trusted Hewitt, a seasoned veteran, and immediately set out.

"In this situation... it seems we need to choose two of the most suitable warriors for the assault to draw the enemy's fire and prevent them from noticing our sneak attack."

After sharing his plan with Tom, the leader of the other squad, who agreed, Hewitt found himself at a loss regarding who to choose. In the entire squad, apart from himself, there was only one other level six warrior. However, like Hewitt, this warrior had just reached level six and hadn't had the chance to learn any mecha combat skills.

On the other hand, based on visual assessment, several of the enemy warriors were at the high stage of level six...

"They'll send one person, and we'll send one... but who should we choose?" Hewitt looked around at his squad members, and suddenly, his eyes landed on one figure.

What level was this guy again? No one ever mentioned it to me.

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Hewitt immediately asked, "Yun Yi, what's your martial arts level?"

"Oh, I just broke through to level eight. It's not quite stable yet..."

Silence...

All the members of the squad, who had been intently watching the battle ahead, suddenly turned their heads in unison, staring at the mecha standing quietly in the corner.

"E... eight?" Even the experienced Hewitt was left speechless, silently cursing, "Level eight? How the hell did he manage that?"

Suddenly, he remembered the mysterious background of this young man and the captain's instructions. Damn, no wonder he's a major, and I'm just a sergeant major...

Grumbling aside, Hewitt was excited. This was the first time he had seen such a high-level mecha pilot, and the thought of witnessing a high-level warrior in action was thrilling.

"All squad members, pay attention. No gossiping, and do not leak Yun Yi's level. You all know the consequences of leaking secrets, so I won't say more." Hewitt's cold voice immediately silenced the previously buzzing channel.

"Next, Yun Yi, you will team up with another warrior to engage the enemy. You don't need to defeat them, but you must remember to draw their attention and prevent them from noticing our actions!"

"Yes, Sergeant!"

After responding, Yun Yi moved forward. The previously congested corridor immediately cleared a path for him. As Yun Yi passed, the warriors behind him eagerly surged forward. After all, witnessing a level eight warrior in action was a rare opportunity.

Once Yun Yi was in position, another mecha warrior chosen for the assault stood beside him.

"Hey, buddy, what's your name?" A rough voice came through the communication channel. "I see your squad made way for you. You must be really good. I'm glad to fight alongside you. I'm Tom."

Hearing the enthusiasm in the other's voice, Yun Yi also took a liking to him and immediately introduced himself. Before the two could chat further, two mecha from the government forces flew over.

The corridor wasn't particularly wide, and flying through it required precise control. The fact that these two Patriots chose to fly in was a clear display of their confidence and skill.

"Idiots... flying in such a narrow space?" A mocking smile appeared on Yun Yi's face as he looked at the two mecha with a gaze that suggested he was looking at fools. However, his hands moved swiftly.

"Whoosh, whoosh..."

Two missiles launched from the shoulders of the Red Mane Charger, and under Yun Yi's control, they easily struck the legs of the two mecha. For the Patriot mecha, the balance mechanism was usually located in the legs...

"Boom, boom..."

After two explosions, the two Patriots could no longer control their mecha, crashing repeatedly into the steel walls of the corridor.

"Tom!" Yun Yi shouted, already drawing his alloy longsword and charging at the enemy. Yun Yi's precise missile strike had left Tom stunned, but the shout snapped him out of it. Seeing the two mecha struggling to maintain balance, he immediately understood Yun Yi's intention. A drowning dog? Beat it while it's down!

Without a second thought, the two Patriots were completely destroyed. Yun Yi and Tom quickly moved past the wreckage, charging fiercely at the enemies behind.

"Is this the skill of a level eight warrior?" Yun Yi's squad was utterly shocked. In less than ten seconds, two mecha were completely destroyed. Such efficiency and power left everyone present in awe.

But what came next was even more astonishing.

Wielding his alloy longsword, Yun Yi was like a wild horse unleashed. The red mecha leaped into the air, its engine output pushed to 100%. In an instant, Yun Yi's alloy longsword danced like a brilliant flower, capturing everyone's attention...

"Storm... Downpour!"

With a loud shout, Yun Yi's hands moved rapidly across the control panel, creating afterimages. To someone with slightly poorer eyesight, his hands would have been a blur, and only the rapid tapping of keys could be heard.

As the commands were executed, Yun Yi, like a storm with torrential rain, plunged into the government mecha, unleashing carnage.

At this moment, the world belonged to Yun Yi.

The endless slaughter was like a captivating melody, continuously stimulating Yun Yi's already excited heart.

"Kill..."

The red mecha was like an arrow released from a bow, sweeping through the dozens of government mecha. When Yun Yi passed through the enemy formation, all that remained were rigid, motionless mecha.

"That was awesome!" Yun Yi exclaimed excitedly. This was his first battle after reaching level eight, and many of the combat techniques he had learned could now be used, including the group skill "Storm Downpour" he had just employed. His extensive combat skills made him far superior to ordinary level eight warriors, and even a warrior who had just reached level nine might not be his match.

Among these government mecha, the strongest was probably their level seven captain. Even he couldn't withstand a single strike from Yun Yi. To Yun Yi, this group of mecha was nothing more than a pack of weaklings.

"Is... is it over?" Tom, who had been prepared for a life-and-death struggle, stared dumbfounded at the rigid mecha before him. Based on his experience, when a mecha was in this state, it was likely that the pilot inside the cockpit was already dead.

At this moment, the way everyone looked at Yun Yi had changed. The previous admiration and envy had turned into worship. With this storm of slaughter, Yun Yi had become their new idol.

Even the squad leaders, Hewitt and Tom, looked at Yun Yi with the fervor of fans. However, since everyone was inside their mecha, Yun Yi couldn't see their expressions.

Hewitt was the first to react, immediately contacting Tom. The two then dispatched ten mecha warriors to assault the transport ship's command center.

The enemy mecha warriors were finished, and there was no force left to resist the attack of these mecha warriors. "Rip..."

At that moment, the wall above the corridor was suddenly cut open by an alloy longsword, and several mecha quickly entered. However, the incoming mecha were stunned to see the Restoration Army mecha cleaning up the battlefield, as if they couldn't believe what they were seeing.

"Ha, old friend, you're late," Tom said, laughing as he looked at the incoming mecha.

"What's going on here?" The leader of the two squads responsible for the sneak attack asked, puzzled. "Don't tell me you guys went on a rampage and wiped out over twenty mecha?"

"Exactly," Tom said happily. "But it wasn't my squad. I don't know where Hewitt found this monster, but he took out all those government mecha with a single combat skill."

"That's impossible," the squad leader said. "That would require at least a level nine warrior. As far as I know, the strongest in the base is only level eight, and he's always protecting Her Majesty the Empress. He couldn't be here."

"It definitely wasn't the Imperial Guard Captain," Tom said with certainty. "It's probably a secret weapon from the base. I estimate that Yun Yi guy is at least level eight."

"Is that so... Hey, Tom, how's our relationship?"

"Of course, we're like brothers. Why?"

"Well, in that case, I won't hold back. Make sure to send me the combat footage when we get back."

"Ha, is that all? Don't worry, no problem!"

"Tom, you're a good man. I'll treat you to a meal when we get back..."