Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 922 - 652: Return! (Part 2)

But at this moment, Bai E came alone to the Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance's territory... The five current mech pilots in the spacecraft all belong to the alliance. Capturing or killing Bai E would be greatly beneficial to the alliance.

Unfortunately, in the face of his provocation, the other four remained indifferent.

The scene of Bai E fighting four alone in the recent competition still lingered in their minds; adding another would likely yield the same result.

Even if they didn't say it aloud, all five present inwardly acknowledged his skill.

Not to mention, Bai E's boarding move had left quite an impression on them.

Even without mechas, whether they could gain an advantage in a five-to-one was uncertain, making it unnecessary to take risks.

The only female pilot, Leia Xinghen, fiercely glared at the Pirate King, signaling him not to stir up trouble for no reason.

"Zzz~"

As the spacecraft climbed a certain distance entering space, after a burst of static, a man's steady voice came through the communication channel.

"Xinghen, is everyone back?"

"Yes, they are," Leia Xinghen replied, "but..."

She glanced at Bai E nearby and continued, "We also brought along that mysterious mechanic from Bauhinia."

The voice paused momentarily before hanging up after saying, "It's good they're back."

Within the Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance's starship, a group of people's images appeared in the projection room.

"Remington and the others were retrieved, right?" asked the Thunder Dragon Empire's lead officer sternly, "Once they're back, we can leave."

The reason for the combined fleet's wait was for the legendary mechanics. Once they returned, the scattered personnel left on the planet would no longer matter.

"They're all back." The main envoy of the Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance nodded, "But there's another piece of news—they brought back someone else..."

"Who?"

"The mysterious mechanic from Bauhinia..."

"Him?!"

"Alone?!" The chief officers from Thunder Dragon Empire and Blood Ming Empire both beamed with joy.

Even the Pirate King could foresee this—naturally, it was instinctual for them.

A legendary mechanic without mecha protection, alone in someone else's territory, especially one from Bauhinia, an utterly powerless past nation.

If they didn't recruit him or at least stop him from opposing them, it would be a waste.

"Should we make a move?"

"We can make a move."

For them, this was hardly a choice.

"Leave it to you then."

...

As the communication channel disconnected, Xinghen suddenly heard a steady voice in her ear.

It was the mysterious mechanic named Bai E.

"Will they act against me?"

"Hmm?" Xinghen hesitated, glancing at Bai E with her blue prosthetic eye, tilting her head, "Why do you think so?"

Others aside, she was absolutely unwilling to act.

What's on the field stays on the field.

Losing to a better opponent, nothing to say.

Especially since he defeated them one against four fair and square.

She held no resentment, just respect for strength.

And further, post-competition, he graciously transported them from the frontline of mecha combat to a location closer to the rescue shuttle's initial spot... otherwise, rescue personnel would have taken more time to bring them back to the cosmic mothership.

In emergency evacuation, this could even be considered a life-saving favor; she wouldn't be so ungrateful.

In fact, Bai E's foresight was why he warned beforehand, "Better not."

Before leaving the planet, he mingled in human politics for quite some time.

Though no one dared defy him, standing atop global power, he knew politicians well.

Coming alone to another's land prepared for targeting.

But he didn't care.

With absolute strength, he allowed any change to occur.

Not fearing trouble, coming together was to touch command systems they might access.

Can the Bug Race invasion really be easily handled?

Want to escape? Can you?

And if it's direct confrontation... he wishes to see how humanity copes with the Bug Race threat in space.

After his statement, Bai E went silent, Xinghen's inside began an uneasy beat.

Would those politicians choose to act against Bai E?

Isn't that a bit shameless... And crucially, if orders fall to her, should she execute?

But no one answered her...

As the small rescue craft trembled slightly, it finally docked successfully with the mothership.

With the opening of sealed doors, Xinghen worriedly led ahead.

Urgent alarms blared throughout the starship accompanied by flashing red lights.

"Follow the command to activate the Shield Field Generators!"

"Countdown!"

"30..."

"29..."

"28..."

With the return of key legendary mechanics, all vessels commenced formal evacuation proceedings.

Under unified command, every ship echoed the same urgent alarm.

In this clamor, Xinghen, crossing a valve with her group, felt a sudden darkness as if her mind suffered a blunt blow—

Ahead, stood a row of alliance soldiers, weapons raised.

They really meant to act against Bai E!

Winning in the arena eludes them, so they'd reclaim beneath!

How shameful!

The black-faced alliance commander waved to Xinghen and others, "Please step aside, don't get hurt."

Several legendary mechanics glanced at each other, naturally stepping aside.

Only Xinghen took a step back, shielding Bai E, arms spread, "You can't do this! I want to see Xing Zhuo!"

"These are Xing Zhuo's orders exactly."

Xinghen frowned tightly, looking anxiously left and right, seeking opportunity.

Seeing the giant cold-moving object in space through transparent windows, her eyes suddenly brightened, "We still have a common enemy, now isn't the time for internal strife!"

"It doesn't affect evacuation, Miss Xinghen." The leading commander coldly waved hand, behind soldiers charge weapons, "Please clear the way! Before evacuation finishes, we must capture this Bauhinia foe."

"He's not a foe!"

Amid tense standoff, starship broadcasts continued instructions—

"Follow the command to activate High-Dimensional Engines!"

"Countdown!"

"30..."

"29..."

"28..."

"Step aside." Anchoring steadfastly before Bai E, Xinghen abruptly heard a calm voice from behind.

Soon she felt gentle force on her arm, pushing her slowly yet firmly aside.

"A fight might make you listen better."

Against the Bug Race, humans must unite.

Alone, difficult to impact cosmic scale, to gain command presence firstly showed noteworthy power.

"You..." Xinghen incredulously saw Bai E yet found herself shielded tightly by soldier's mobile shield.

Next instant, allied soldier's gun suddenly engaged, near instant hundred times gravity imposed on Bai E's space.

Simultaneously, low-temperature freeze sprays from all angles... intent to capture Bai E alive!

"27..."

Broadcast continued countdown.

Bai E's form faded like a shadow from everyone's sight...