The mecha warriors transmitted the footage from before their mechas were destroyed back to the flagship. Dongfang Chongguang watched as those insects actually devoured the energy cannons fired by the mechas. Then the insects wrapped themselves around the mechas, and within moments, the mechas' power systems were completely paralyzed, leaving them unable to fight.
The warriors using cold weapons held out somewhat longer. Yet after they severed the soft-bodied insects, not only did they fail to kill the Ability Insects, they actually increased their numbers.
The green fluid sprayed by the Ability Insects possessed extremely potent corrosive properties. Many mecha warriors had been corroded by that green fluid until not even their bones remained. The battle had become utterly one-sided.
Esme clenched her fists and turned to Dongfang Chongguang.
"Commander, we can't let the soldiers make meaningless sacrifices. We should call them back as soon as possible, activate the Hong Energy Shield, and hold out until reinforcements arrive."
Zhen Jiu, standing nearby, also looked pained, but he still voiced a fact that could not be ignored in a hoarse voice.
"Commander, if we retreat, those Ability Insects will likely head for the Border Patrol Star at top speed. Once they occupy the patrol star and turn it into a new nest, we'll be in a very passive position.
"Moreover, we still don't know how intelligent these Ability Insects are. If they use this as a stepping stone to gradually approach the Main Star System, it will create enormous resistance for our subsequent counterattack."
Esme's eyes nearly spat fire. Her emerald-green gaze bore fiercely into Zhen Jiu as she said in a hostile tone,
"Zhen Jiu, you're right, but we can't just stand by and watch the outstanding warriors nurtured by the Federation march off to their deaths. That won't help