"Enough with the act, character matters more than appearance, and I'm not fussy about looks." To be honest, Feng Yi was indeed caught off guard just now and nearly fell for Emily, but after coming to his senses, he realized something was wrong. After all, he wasn't exactly an undesirable man. There was no way he would bow his head to her so easily.

Upon hearing Feng Yi's nonsensical babbling, Amelia blinked her big eyes and slightly raised her eyebrows, finding it quite amusing. Some things were better left unexplained since trying to explain often makes things messier.

She also wondered if her actions were somewhat selfish. She felt compelled to try harder, believing that while time can change many things, some things never change. At least, she had tried hard to this point. In her rush, she had unintentionally shown some vulnerability, feelings that others could easily detect.

Feng Yi didn't respond. Suddenly, he felt Amelia pecked his head gently. While stroking her hair carelessly, she said, "I'll leave here tomorrow. Don't forget our contract. It will continue in a different way and will coincide someday."

Her figure gradually disappeared from sight...

The ship set sail on time the next day. Feng Yi had no reason to stay with the armored infantry division, and staying for the sake of staying was not an option. General Augustins had already used his connections to reassign Feng Yi's logistical file to the Big Macs division, largely owing to his personal desire.

Feng Yi quickly found himself assigned to an independent combat group within the armored infantry division. The workload in his new unit was far from light. All the soldiers in this group were elites. Every day was monotonous, consumed by physical training and routine maintenance of the Mecha. Occasionally, they were jerked awake by an emergency rally call in the middle of the night and had to hurry to the assembly point and locate their respective Mechas.

At times, the soldiers would stumble out of their rooms in a flurry, not even bothering to put their socks on properly.

Fortunately, Feng Yi was of high military quality and carried a humorous demeanor, allowing him to quickly bond with his comrades.

In fact, from the first day Feng Yi arrived at the independent combat group, General Augustins had been observing him. The general was secretly delighted with Feng Yi but kept a stony face, often making unplanned visits to the group. This caused much annoyance among the officers and soldiers.

Life had become intolerable since Feng Yi's arrival. The General visited several times a day. In the span of a few weeks, the average military quality of the group, including the battalion commander, had significantly improved due to the intensified training.

At first, everyone thought Feng Yi had some connections with the general and treated him with extra respect. The battalion commander would often approach Feng Yi for chats. Nonetheless, Feng Yi seemed to be enjoying himself.

Only during a specific local battle when Feng Yi showed extraordinary combat skills in his Mecha did they realize the real reason why he was kept in the group. It was well-known that General Augustins cherished talents greatly, hence his reputation among the higher-ups.

Soon, the higher-ups stopped approaching him for casual conversations. According to them, there was no use talking to the grumpy old men. They finally acknowledged that Feng Yi had real skills. While some soldiers were discontented, every soldier in the group was an elite. Over the following days, many challenged Feng Yi to a one-on-one Mecha duel. Initially, it was one against one but later turned into two against one, four against one, and eventually dozens against one.

It wasn't until Feng Yi had to face dozens of soldiers simultaneously did he feel immense pressure. After all, every soldier in the independent combat group was a veteran. Plus, Feng Yi's Mecha was rather ordinary and moved slowly. As a result, Feng Yi often found himself at a disadvantage. Nevertheless, his comrades recognized his abilities. Word of Feng Yi's skills eventually spread throughout the independent combat group...

General Augustins was practically thrilled with the situation and often dispatched his confidential secretary to report on Feng Yi's condition.

A month later, in recognition of Feng Yi's exceptional abilities, the general personally promoted Feng Yi to the rank of Sergeant Major. Feng Yi had entered through the backdoor to start with, so one more loophole wouldn't hurt.

Meanwhile, victories on the Big Macs' battlefields were unfolding according to General Augustins' script. Morale among the soldiers was high. The several countersurges were also going smoothly. General Augustins wished to seize the momentum and capture the third defense line. Capturing the third defense line was the key to reversing the situation since it was situated on a highland, closely opposite the fourth defence line in a polarized geographical position.

However, just when everything seemed on course, the swift arrival of Jiu Ling from the Saudi Empire disrupted everything. Jiu Ling's arrival caused major changes in the Big Macs' situation. Known as the youngest Red Cloak elite of the Saudi Empire, Jiu Ling was not only a Mecha prodigy but also a Devil Angel model exclusive owner. Her red Mecha was particularly eye-catching on the bleak battlefield.

In just two evenly matched local battles, Jiu Ling's arrival led to the Federal Army's utter defeat. Her shooting was remarkably accurate, and her close combat abilities were unmatched. Her attacks were swift and often deadly. Her gains further aggravated the soldiers' growing fear of Jiu Ling.

They could fight any average Mechas and were no exception to Jiu Ling herself. However, she was operating an advanced Mecha model which no ordinary soldiers could match. As the battles raged on, the Federal Army became increasingly apprehensive.

After three continuous confrontations, General Augustins temporarily abandoned the third defense line's target.

What concerned General Augustins was Jiu Ling, the Red Cloak. As the youngest Red Cloak elite of the Saudi Empire, Jiu Ling's unparalleled combat abilities, coupled with the morale boost she brought, always forced General Augustins to deliberate extensively on the avoidance of direct confrontations in upcoming battles whenever she was present.

He considered Feng Yi; could Feng Yi go head-to-head with Jiu Ling? With his skill level, Feng Yi could at least avoid being killed, right? General Augustins had been studying a battle plan for days but found no promising lead other than outnumbering the enemy. Feng Yi's Mecha did not measure up against Jiu Ling's exclusive model, let alone determine if combat skills were a match.

It's impossible. Even if Feng Yi was given an advanced Mecha model, there was no assurance he'd make a difference. Not everyone could fully utilize an advanced Mecha's power. Besides, the Federal Army didn't have access to advanced Mecha models. General Augustins didn't want to take the risk.

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