Chapter 342 Hidden Thoughts (2/2)
In less than one second, a grade C Pugilist had been torn to shreds!
The Night Moth's frightening growl echoed in the forest, not just from behind, but from ahead as well, surrounding the two of remaining scouts. Thousands of wobbling whip-like shadows appeared in the dark forest, all Night Moths' tails.
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Tuk-tuk-tuk!
The long-lasting explosions from the cannons lit up the night sky. This beast wave lasted for five hours. The battle had reached the heated stage, and the third defense circle was filled with the carcass of the burrowing beasts. The Iron Defense Team had been battling for way too long and had to change shift—everyone's armor was more or less damaged.
It was night, and Han Xiao carried a large box of repair tools and moved around the back of the tired defense circle, repairing the defense team's armor one after another. Time was scarce, and the mission was crucial—they had to go back to battle right after the repairs were finished.
There were also other Battlefield Repairs Teams, but Han Xiao's skill was the best. His name had already spread to everyone in the defense teams, and every team hoped to meet Han Xiao during their repairs. Only then would their safety have the best guarantee.
Welding steel plates, fixing circuits, resetting systems, Han Xiao's repairs flowed like water. The Battlefield Repairs Team gave him the internal communicator to make giving him missions easier. Just as he was finished with the repairs of one team, a new command came from the headset. ”B12 Defense Team is requesting in-battle emergency repairs!”
B12 was Neville's team, so Han Xiao rushed to the location. Neville's team did not change shift to rest—they were still battling, and repairing during battle had the highest risk. One soldier saw Han Xiao and said hastily, ”Quickly, this way!”
Han Xiao rushed over to find Neville lying on the floor. A beast claw mark had penetrated the armor between his chest and abdomen, giving off electric sparks. The broken pipes were showing, and the energy device had shut down. Neville could not get up from the ground, so a group of soldiers guarded his surroundings.
”F*ck, all of you new recruits, get away from here! You're not allowed to leave your positions!” Neville shouted furiously, but the soldiers did not listen, determined to protect him.
Due to them contracting their formation, a gap had shown up at this camp, and a small wave of burrowing beasts had broken through. Such a situation required the standby Quick Reaction Team to backup. The backup was already on the way, so it was not be a huge problem—it was a normal process.
However, in Neville's eyes, this was an absolute dereliction of duty, so he struggled to stand up in a fit of rage.
”Don't move.” Han Xiao pressed Neville down, took out materials and tools, and started his work.
Neville felt that Han Xiao's hand was like a mountain pressing on his body; he could not move no matter how he struggled. In the end, he could only clench his teeth and give in. ”Quickly!”
”Shut up,” Han Xiao said expressionlessly.
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[Sunil—Defensive NCO Class Armor] Derivation Progress: 27%
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He had mostly repaired Enlistee Class Armor during his few days on the team, and he had already spent millions of experience to derive the blueprint. However, there had been very few chances to repair NCO Class Armors. Thus, he was only at 27%. He also guessed that the NCO Class Armor required [Heavy Machine Modification] as a prerequisite, so the progress might be stuck.
Other than armor, he had also been fortunate enough to repair some vehicles and batteries, and he had gotten the Hovering Turret blueprint.
Although Neville was in a hurry to get back to the battlefield, he could only wait for the repair, and although he hurried Han Xiao, Han Xiao's speed made him feel relieved. It would not take long before he could get back in the battle.