.(ˊ▽ˋ*). Rumble, rumble—making a dazzling entrance!
The base hadn't given them a hard time because the simulations had shown a relatively high chance of success. Besides, frontline commanders had a certain degree of autonomy. Since it was the squad leader's own choice, the base had little reason to object, and it approved Captain Awen's compromise plan.
Very soon!
Within three minutes, all six members of the squad had finished preparing. Ghost Operative Mianxing had picked the best sniping position above the sinkhole and concealed himself there to stand by. The other five immediately began the rescue operation, using five sets of rappelling equipment to descend rapidly to the damp, soft ground at the bottom.
However, things didn't go as planned. Although they'd crossed the daemons' psychic field without triggering any alarms, and hadn't switched on the tactical spotlights on the chests of their CMC Powered Combat Suits, they were unexpectedly spotted and surrounded by the daemons after moving just thirty meters from their safe landing point.
Fortunately, they had the Ghost Operative's cover and sniping support from above. The five had also eaten peaches, so every aspect of their physical abilities—stamina, strength, agility, and reflexes—far exceeded that of ordinary people. On top of that, they had the boost from the specially designed CMC Powered Combat Suits issued only to elite units. So even though the daemons attacked ferociously, the five fought their way through, using their gauss rifles and Warglaives to break through the encirclement and push forward. They soon reached their destination.
And then!
Before any more daemons could be alerted and pour out of the enormous cavern at the bottom of the sinkhole, a sudden explosion rang out. Liu Li and Wang Qing dug frantically, and they soon found the downed pilot, filthy and staring at them in