Zoom... A streak of black lightning darted among skyscrapers, finally settling on a rooftop.

The moon was high and the stars bright, Feng Yi savored a moment of solitude with a drink under the clear breeze, his gaze cast towards the far-off starscape...

As a Federation Special Task Force member with independent combat authority, Feng Yi felt the weight of this new identity which he had gained right after receiving the Freedom medal of honor. It was a recognition from the high command, but perhaps all the 'Black Cloak' orders were just the tastes of some old geezers. After Franklin, there was a rumored Black Cloak assassin, and now they threw him into the unknown with Special Task forces. He didn't want any of these ranks. While accepting high honors, Feng Yi also deeply felt the heavy burden of expectations.

Because… after this, he will no longer be part of any organizational hierarchy but will directly serve the Capital Military Department. Not long after leaving the Presidential Office, Feng Yi was granted a one-month vacation as his first Heavenly Communication.

The next day, Feng Yi decided to return to Alpha, where there was still a lot of work to be done.

It was not until he left the Solar System five days later, that the issue of upgraded integrated performance of the Devil customization assembly began to circulate among the circle of old science freaks. Some thought this modification had obvious drawbacks such as susceptibility to laser attacks, while others found that the modification was very compatible, besides laser weapons, it was even possible to avoid many armor-breaking weapons with its angled deflection.

Feng Yi couldn't be bothered with these diverse debates, as long as it doesn't concern him anyway.

These days, the Federation frequently released frontline victories, and the project of the Hero section was under careful planning. The premiere of TV shows was about the real-time war reports from the Big Macs battlefield. As for the mysterious hero, the official news had yet to be released because the timing wasn't considered right.

On the Capital Planet, in a villa, Sky Shadow despised the hero policy of the Federation. Though he was not certain of Feng Yi's character, with his connections, he had conducted some investigation on Feng Yi. With ordinary skills, Sky Shadow assumed that it must be another trick from the politicians. In his opinion, what everyone actually needs to rely on is their own strength. He was less enthusiastic about the hero program, his ultimate goal was to become one of the elite Red Cloaks. As one of the Twelve Zodiacs, he did not see Dovir, Ophelia, Apophis, or anyone else as a threat, they were certainly not his targets. His only obstacle was to strengthen himself gradually.

Far way in Wind Thunder, the annual recruiting season was once again ushered in. This time, the sensation did not have the presence of the big-star Athena, nor much propaganda. After all, the launch of a full-scale war had already been a rigid slogan for the general public.

During this year when things had changed, many things were quietly happening. First, there was the renowned Zi Mou. As a pillar of the Wind Thunder, she was also the head of the Texas family, and she was soon assigned to a secret department of the Federation after graduation.

As for Angelina, she had dropped out before graduation - or even before that, on the eve of the military confrontation, she had an unusual conversation with Feng Yi about some inconsequential topics. Feng Yi guessed that she might have had some lingering notions at that time.

However, people always have to look ahead. As an alumnus, Feng Yi would support any decision of hers. Although their interaction was not particularly profound, it was maintained at a common level of acquaintance, established on a few trivial matters during their time in Wind Thunder. Looking back now, the past could only be reminisced.

Reminiscing about his time as an instructor, Feng Yi genuinely had an illusion of immense changes and losses over the time. At this moment, many of his peers have graduated, either being assigned to various military zone units, or elevated to departmental offices. Not many people graduated ahead of schedule like Feng Yi to become a soldier. As the saying goes, the tide of the times produces heroes, many people who apply to Wind Thunder Military Academy actually have a simple goal - they are aiming for officialdom. People are always trying to climb higher.

The group of people who stayed at Wind Thunder was getting fewer, but thankfully, Eggy kept Feng Yi informed about many people who were still studying at Wind Thunder. Of course, their continued studies were not due to stagnation but for deeper ideological enlightenment, such as Elvis.

Since the departure of Feng Yi, Elvis had been working tirelessly and determinedly, finally managing to triumph over the discipline committee with his strength.

As for Mu Tou, the former team leader had now become a popular figure at Wind Thunder. This was, of course, relative, as Zi Mou's prominence at Wind Thunder had overshadowed many, and no one could match Feng Yi. As of now, Mu Tou had gained a lot of attention; numerous female students were fawning over this earnest, sincere, and resolute guy. If you asked why, well, it's because he shoots accurately. Of course, this is just some playful jesting from the common students. Mu Tou's shooting skills were absolutely top-notch at Wind Thunder Military Academy, which had much to do with his talents.

Frankly, Mu Tou was rather a simple-minded person, he wasn't adept at learning general things. Yet remarkably, he possessed an ability where once he learned a skill, he would rarely forget it. Even Feng Yi admired Mu Tou for this aspect of his personality when he was the instructor.

Everyone might still remember a line from Feng Yi: Mu Tou may be average in talent, but he is definitely a hardworking genius. This made even the instructor - Feng Yi envious, jealous, and hateful. Regardless of whether others believed it or not, Feng Yi's words were well received by the guys.

Ever since, Mu Tou had always remembered that phrase. Now, when he had nothing better to do, the old man Weirbo often called Mu Tou to the principal's office to impart some theoretical knowledge.

During the Federation's recruitment stage for the elite Red Cloaks, three predetermined targets had been confirmed. The first was Sky Shadow, whether it's fame, talent, knowledge, or overall capability, Sky Shadow was naturally on the compulsory list for the Federation's Red Cloaks.

As for the second person, Angelina, as a mental superpower user, she possessed a bewildering ability that was more horrifying than the average person. The situation on the battlefield changes in the blink of an eye, perhaps with Angelina's ability, making the enemy dazed for even one second could lead to world-shattering changes.

As for the third person, Mu Tou, this seemingly awkward bloke was like a heaven-sent ordinary man. He was decent in a close combat fight - after all, the soldiers trained by Feng Yi were all exceptional. But when it came to piloting a Mecha, he obviously fell short. To compensate for this weakness, Weirbo had invited many retired advanced pilots to coach Mu Tou, but this guy was too stubborn, he just couldn't learn.

To be honest, if Ophelia were to face off against Mu Tou in a Mecha duel, she would probably dominate him single-handedly. But the Federation did not give up on Mu Tou because his personality determined the bright future path he would take. After enduring several months of intense training, Mu Tou's Mecha operating skills had finally started to improve, and his highest speed had reached 160 cards. Although there was still a long way to go to reach Red Cloak, the Federation held high expectations for Mu Tou.

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