The most striking feature of the mecha lies in its mechanical hands. In the right hand of the mecha, there’s a greening ion light saber. Just by glancing at the saber’s glow, Fatty could tell how terrifying its cutting power would be under full engine thrust. In the mecha’s left hand, there’s a small transparent shield. The material of the shield is unknown, but from its intermittently flashing blue light, it can be seen that the shield’s defense against energy weapons is far superior to the energy shield covering the entire body of a regular mecha. The scorpion-like engine tail suddenly lit up, and the mecha darted rapidly towards the old cruiser. The distance between the two sides closed quickly. When the mecha breached the effective strike range of the cruiser’s energy cannon, the cruiser, like a startled hedgehog, suddenly bristled with spikes. The main cannon, secondary cannons, and energy bullet chains shot towards the mecha. Something that made Fatty gape happened. The mecha, typically cumbersome compared to space fighters, exhibited agility even surpassing a hummingbird under the power of two massive ion engines. Amidst the rain-like energy bullets, the mecha performed inconceivable evasion maneuvers repeatedly. A chain of energy bullets drew an arc, closely trailing the mecha. Just as the mecha was about to be hit, one of the ion engines suddenly sprang up. With a violent burst of plasma from the rear end of this engine and the dimming of the other, the mecha ascended vertically at a right angle. The chasing energy bullet chain narrowly passed beneath it. Two more chains of energy bullets crossed each other’s paths, attacking. The mecha rolled, its scorpion-claw-shaped engines wrapped in energy shields completely transformed into two swimming fishes in water. Dragging the mecha at various strange angles and bizarre ways, it darted through the gaps between the energy bullets. Vertical turns at every angle, backward flight, circular swirl, arc thrust — these moves hard for space fighters were effortlessly and precisely executed. The two swaying engines even performed fake maneuvers. They swayed left and right, and only when one engine’s nozzle suddenly lit up did people know which direction it would turn. "What are those drag ropes made of?" Fatty immediately saw the critical point. In space, the separation engine technology is not rare, but making reverse movements repeatedly within huge inertia depended heavily on those two metallic shining ropes pulling the mecha. Without sufficient strength and toughness, randomly changing the engine’s thrust direction at such high speeds would result in breaking. "No idea!" Boswell replied bluntly. On the virtual screen, the mecha quickly approached the cruiser, numerous artillery firepower utterly helpless against this mad mecha. When it entered the cruiser’s own artillery blind spot, the shooting stopped. In the soundless silence, the engine separated from the mecha, adhering to the cruiser hull. The ion light saber in the mecha’s hand slowly cut through the cruiser’s armor. As a huge hole was sliced into the hull, the virtual screen dimmed. No need to look anymore. As the mecha stuck itself onto the cruiser, it already declared the cruiser’s defeat. The ion light saber in the mecha’s hand could destroy every energy cannon on the cruiser, break through armor, sever circuits, open hatches to invade the interior, and open a large hole in the bridge window, turning the cruiser into a death ship. Boswell was right; such a mecha had already changed the combat methods of modern warfare. Its agility, speed, and power are immeasurable. At least, mechas like [Logic] or [Divine] cannot cut through the warship armor with an ion light saber. They don’t have engines providing sufficient energy. In space, possibly only carrier fighters could keep this type of space mecha away from warships. But, how many carriers does human society possess? If a group of such mechas appeared on the logistics supply line, would they pull the main carriers on the battlefield to escort the logistics? On land, this kind of mecha would be even more terrifying. A mecha daring to shuttle in warship cannon fire wouldn’t fear energy cannons of regular mechas. Fatty knew, without developing a mecha to counter before the Western Alliance massively equips such mechas, a division of Level 7 and Level 8 warriors armed with these mechas could take over the world. "I will obey the Command Department’s arrangements, whether in research or other tasks, I agree." Fatty broke the silence, looking at Russell with intense eyes: "But, I have one condition." Russell nodded: "Speak." Fatty walked to the window, looking at the garden below the mansion and the distant base, took a deep breath and said: "For war, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. A new weapon, a campaign, may lead war to an entirely different outcome. These matters, I can’t control. But..." Calmly turning back, he said one word at a time: "I must find out the truth behind my parents’ deaths! Since it relates to new space jump technology and the whole humanity, and you’ve already started investigating before, I believe the Command Department has no reason not to pursue it further. I need the Federation’s unconditional support for the truth while you’re seeking space jump technology!" Russell and Bernadotte exchanged a smile. Bernadotte said: "In fact, this is not a condition at all. You are a two-time Purple Emblem Freedom Medal recipient, and capturing Gazalin Emperor James alone is enough to earn you another same medal. Everything you’ve done on the front line deserves our respect and support. Especially concerning space jump technology, I can surely tell you, the President has already issued authorization before you returned." Bernadotte handed Fatty a document stamped with the Federation President’s seal and continued: "The authorization specifies, you have the full cooperation of two large-scale Federation enterprises, Central Military Intelligence Bureau, National Security Bureau, newly established 5th Armored Division of Federation Air Marine Corps, Federation Fourth Mixed Fleet, Gallipalan Military Academy, Federation Steel Military Academy, and Federation First Military Academy. You can obtain anything you need through your electronic authority." "Including the Freedom Front." Russell smilingly added. "However, we also have one condition." Bernadotte said gravely: "No matter the outcome, if it involves the Feiyang Republic or Chuckna Republic, I hope the final decision will be made by the Command Department instead of some extreme actions by you." "No negotiation?" Fatty squinted with a smile, staring into Bernadotte’s eyes. "None!" Bernadotte didn’t back down, hitting back at Fatty’s gaze. .(To be continued. For more Chapters, please visit www.qidian.com. Support the author, support legitimate reading!) Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒·𝗇𝗲𝘁