The squad leader remained fairly calm. He quickly ran through everything he knew about Upper-tier Giant Beasts.
Before taking part in the trial, he had already learned what Giant Beasts could be found in the forbidden zone and what their traits were.
So now, he suddenly thought of one possibility.
Nephila!
Some records indicated that it could use an energy called Magnetic Flow to manipulate metal from a distance.
To Nephila, a mecha—an "object" made entirely of metal—was the perfect target to control.
Some archives had mentioned that Nephila would use Magnetic Flow to carry away mecha, which fit the current situation perfectly.
The squad leader immediately shouted, "Xiao Lei, don't panic. It might be Nephila controlling your mecha."
"Quickly establish a mental link with the mecha, then circulate your energy. Primal Energy can weaken the influence of Magnetic Flow."
"The rest of you, follow me and catch up. Be careful. Nephila might be nearby, so don't fall into its trap."
The pilot inside that mecha hurriedly established a mental link with it. The eyes on the mecha's head soon lit up, and Primal Energy began to surge.
Sure enough, once the Primal Energy appeared, the mecha continued walking toward the depths of the forbidden zone, but its speed had already decreased.
"Your method really works, Captain," Xiao Lei said excitedly.
Suddenly, a sharp pain struck his back. He let out a soft cry and checked the computer, only to discover that something had stabbed the mecha from behind.
The mecha's spinal joints had been damaged. Without repairs, it would have difficulty moving.
Xiao Lei looked behind him again.
Right behind his mecha, a beautiful woman's face had appeared.
But the face was far too large, startling Xiao Lei. His mecha lost control and fell to the ground.
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