Full-Time Public Enemy

Chapter 133: The Magic Eye (1)

Everyone’s spirits immediately lifted. "Where?"Dora took the lead. The group crossed a stretch of ink-blue grassland and saw a vast, deep pit. At the very bottom, several huge, curved metal objects were embedded in the soil, with other block-like metal pieces scattered around.

It somewhat resembles metal ribs, Chen Gu thought.

Leder exclaimed excitedly, "Bring out the detection equipment!"

The mercenaries quickly unloaded special equipment from the combat vehicle. Leder waved his hand, directing, "Go collect some samples and bring them back."

The mercenaries hesitated. Who knew if this seemingly calm pit, like the Thorns Forest before it, concealed deadly dangers?

Leder pointed at Old Mo. "You go."

Old Mo grimaced, knowing Leder still blamed him for the Thorns Forest incident. He transformed into his sand state again and slid down the edge of the deep pit.

Hu Ling and his team unobtrusively moved closer, securing several of the most advantageous positions for an attack. They had done the same when Old Mo previously entered the Thorns Forest, positioning themselves to rescue their teammate.

Chen Gu nodded silently, thinking that Hu Ling treated his subordinates quite well.

Qing Ruyan whispered in his ear, "This is a common tactic among mercenaries. If they confirm these are the remains of a super-lifeform, they’ll rush down immediately. Due to the employment agreement, all spoils belong to the employer. However, the first ones down can easily hide a few inconspicuous small items. The employer can’t exactly search them. They seize advantageous positions under the guise of supporting teammates, and no one can object."

Qing Ruyan sneered. "Hmph, camaraderie? Perhaps some of it is genuine, but deeper down, it’s still driven by profit."

Chen Gu was taken aback, not having realized all the complexities involved.

Qing Ruyan raised an eyebrow at him. "You, you’re still too green."

Just as Chen Gu was about to nod in agreement, he sensed something odd about her gaze. As though I... was being teased?

Damn it! Chen Gu cursed inwardly. He recalled Griffin Wester’s memories. Looking at mercenary groups like Hu Ling’s and Dora’s, he quickly found several adjectives: Low-grade, pocket-sized, junior, bottom-rung...

In the original language of the Star Battle Instructor, it was: "I indeed have no knowledge of such trash!"ime, but my organization absolutely cannot have such a degenerate!

Chen Gu remained vigilant of his surroundings with Mind Belief. Suddenly, his gaze shifted in a certain direction, toward a patch of loose soil above the deep pit.

As Chen Gu looked, something under the soil seemed to stir, but it quickly became still again, as if nothing had occurred.

He frowned, pretending not to have noticed, and turned his head back.

Old Mo reached the metal remains and used a small laser cutter to slice off a piece before returning. Leder quickly took it and placed it into the analysis device.

The device BEEPED steadily, analyzing data point after data point.

Leder grew increasingly excited. The data displayed so far strongly suggested these were the remains of a super-lifeform.

As the final, most critical piece of data was about to appear, everyone’s attention focused on the device. It was a pivotal moment; even the mercenaries craned their necks to see.

BEEP—

The final data was about to display when a sudden scream pierced the air. Everyone, startled, looked towards the sound. A mercenary had fallen. A fist-sized black shadow erupted from his body and instantly vanished into the ground.

"What the hell is that!"

The mercenary captain bellowed, raising his gun and scanning the surroundings.

But then, screams erupted one after another. Mercenaries on the periphery fell, one by one, a black shadow bursting from each of them.

RAT-TAT-TAT...

Gunfire erupted, but the targets were small and moved with incredible speed. They quickly burrowed into the ground and disappeared. Not a single one was hit.

Guns raised, everyone searched anxiously. Suddenly, from the ground beneath all the professionals, WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! Groups of black shadows shot out!

Dora’s long ears shot straight up. She dropped her rifle and her hands flew to her waist, snatching two small pistols. BANG! BANG! BANG! She fired rapidly. Several black shadows lunging at her were hit. They emitted a SQUEAK and fell several meters away, then tumbled into the ground and vanished.