Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 768 - 525 Rescue Operation (Part 2)

The individuals from Star State adeptly activated the "Complete Invisibility" feature—their movements clearly intended to showcase their familiarity, making it obvious they frequently used such advanced technology.

It wasn't just this Mecha; other models from Star State were undoubtedly also equipped with such "Complete Invisibility" devices. Its prevalence was extremely high.

When it came to high-tech equipment, this was a classic show-off move for the Star State personnel.

The Freedom Alliance was quite straightforward; over half of their advanced military technology was procured from Star State and the Empire, with an increasing portion also sourced from the Confederation in recent years.

The Empire's contingent was a bit flustered. They also possessed this equipment, but while some managed to activate it on their first attempt, others had to try multiple times, even resorting to pounding the device a few times before succeeding...

This was typical of the Empire's equipment: rugged and durable, just not particularly user-friendly.

Among the four major Star Nations, when it came to military technology, the Confederation's philosophy was: "good enough is good enough."

At least, the technology they publicly announced always had sufficient performance, though it wasn't quite "leading-edge."

However, this stance had been gradually changing recently.

Whenever the four nations conducted joint operations, be it combating the Alien Insect Race or participating in joint military exercises, the Star State personnel would seize any chance to flaunt their high-tech equipment.

The Empire couldn't really contend with Star State in this regard; even when their equipment was on par technologically, what Star State produced always looked more impressive and stylish.

After activating the "Complete Invisibility" feature, the Star State commander, Benjamin, glanced back with a show of "kindness" and issued an order to his two teammates, "George, David, you two look after our Confederation ally. His Mecha might not have the 'Complete Invisibility' function."

The two warriors slightly reduced their speed. Once they were alongside Chen Gu, they intended to activate a linked mechanism, forming a shield-like structure to protect him within it. This would slightly diminish the effectiveness of their "Complete Invisibility," but it would feel great, another chance to show off in front of the Confederation guy!

However, Chen Gu stated, "No need."

Then, with a casual flick of a switch, his "Complete Invisibility" feature activated. To all the experts present, even though it was the same function, the difference in quality was immediately obvious.

Without a doubt, the "Complete Invisibility" device equipped on Chen Gu's Mecha was the best among them, slightly superior even to Star State's.

Benjamin and his two teammates exchanged awkward glances, then managed a couple of dry laughs, saying nothing.

Great Actor Chen's skills were truly masterful. That simple flick of a switch clearly conveyed three layers of meaning: First, this kind of equipment is quite common where I'm from. Second, we frequently use gear of this caliber, not just "Complete Invisibility." And third, we definitely have more advanced technology, but we can't show it to you.

A contest of acting skills? Who was afraid of whom?

In reality, that was all bullshit. This "Complete Invisibility" equipment, whether in Star State or the Confederation, was exceedingly rare, frighteningly expensive, and had extremely low production capacity.

In this contest of acting, the joint search team was once again utterly defeated.

The Mechas of the other students had been prepared by their families. Chen Gu's, however, was supplied by the Bureau of Mystic Security, and this particular model was even more advanced than before—an enhanced version by Dr. Obayan.

Dr. Obayan had specifically incorporated some research findings derived from the Combat Rooster. The esteemed doctor, in an outrageous abuse of his position for personal benefit—all to coax Chen Gu into continuing to supply Combat Roosters for his research—had spared no expense to integrate some of the most cutting-edge technologies into a single Mecha...

The Imperials had always been somewhat at odds with Star State, so Andon's group was secretly snickering. Did you think Star State only showed off to the Confederation? No, they'll posture before anyone they can.

In fact, among the other three Star Nations (besides the Confederation), it was the Freedom Alliance that understood best. Star State was no longer at the technological zenith of human civilization, but its people clearly hadn't faced this reality. They remained mired in the lowbrow habit of "showing off with advanced technology," unable to extricate themselves.

The joint search squad flew in formation over the Insect Race swarm.

Below, countless insects of various sizes could be seen, chaotically packed together in dense, innumerable swarms.

Besides the insects on the ground, there were also four swarms in the sky: three main combat swarms and one designated for reconnaissance.

The reconnaissance swarm was composed of dragonfly-like insects, each approximately one and a half meters long, flying swiftly and at high altitudes with exceptional maneuverability.

The Imperials were the unlucky ones. Their Mechas, judging purely by performance specifications, were quite impressive and in no way inferior to those of Star State or the Confederation. However, these specifications often only existed on paper.

For instance, when Andrei spotted a group of sixteen reconnaissance insects flying straight towards him, he reacted swiftly, intending to execute a standard level-seven difficulty aerial evasion maneuver.

This difficult maneuver required seven consecutive right-angle turns while airborne. Speed was also critical—it couldn't be too fast, as the resulting airflow might alert the reconnaissance insects.

According to his Mecha's on-paper specifications, it should have been capable of performing this maneuver with performance to spare.

But as he was executing the fifth right-angle turn, his Mecha's power core suddenly cut out...