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Just as Knox was feeling somewhat lost, Gale's voice suddenly came through. "Captain, I know why it hasn't been detected."

"What is it?" Knox asked urgently.

"I believe there's over a ninety percent chance that our attacks simply aren't strong enough."

"Evidence?"

"Everyone, look at this footage!" A dissected video slowed down by several hundred times was sent to the public screen. It showed the exact moment the Tentacle Trap launched its attack.

However, everyone had already watched the Tentacle Trap's attacks many times before. Though this time the location and angle were slightly different, there was no major difference otherwise. There seemed to be nothing worth studying.

Gale understood what everyone was thinking, so she did not keep them in suspense. She immediately continued, "Look at where it sprang up from the ground, and at the changes in its coloration."

Everyone examined it closely and indeed found slight differences. Before the Tentacle Trap attacked, the area where it had been concealed was charred black, clearly showing signs of having been hit.

When it shot upward, aside from an irregular corrosive pit appearing where it had been, a ring of black scorch marks remained behind.

The sight left everyone dumbfounded. Nascito could not help muttering, "How can it be this absurd? This is just ridiculous..."

Gale nodded and said with certainty, "Indeed. The moment it is attacked, that thing can simulate an impact response identical to its surroundings and blend seamlessly with the surrounding material. That technology is truly incredible."

"So, unless our attacks are strong enough to penetrate its defenses, the result will be the same as before—we simply cannot detect their existence?" Cassidiro found it hard to believe.

"Looks like that's the case." Knox sighed. This was the outcome none of them wanted to see. Although the defensive