"See? I knew it!"
Sun Yang grew a little excited after hearing this. "This enemy is definitely no pushover. We might even run into more thrilling opponents next! But, Brother Chang’an, do you think we can win?"
"We can win!"
Li Chang’an’s tone was calm, yet it carried an unshakeable conviction. "As long as we work together, no enemy will be a problem!"
"That’s what I admire about you, Brother Chang’an!"
Han Ruoxi smiled and walked over to Li Chang’an’s side. "No matter the situation, you’re always so confident!"
"Confidence isn’t about being reckless. The key is knowing what you’re capable of," Li Chang’an said plainly. "The Insect Hunter Squad is capable of completing any mission, and this time is no exception!"
"That’s right. I think we did a pretty good job this time, too!"
Bai Lin, who had been following silently at the rear, looked up and said, "The enemy was strong, but through teamwork, we were still able to find their weaknesses. We just need to keep this up!"
"Mm, but we can’t let our guard down."
Shen Qiuyue said thoughtfully, "The enemy is clearly watching us. They might adjust their own tactics in response to ours. We need to be even more careful from now on!"
"You’re right!"
Li Chang’an nodded. "The enemy won’t give up easily, so the missions ahead will probably be even tougher. Everyone, head back, rest up, and prepare for a greater challenge!"
"Alright, alright, bring on the challenge. We’re used to it anyway!"
Sun Yang said, rolling his shoulders, "But I really hope we get a break this time. A nice big meal and some rest would be great!"
"Is food all you ever think about?"
Han Ruoxi couldn’t help but laugh. "But seriously, I could go for some good food, too!"
"Then let’s all go to the mess hall for a good meal when we get back to base!" Li Chang’an smiled, lightening the mood. "But we have to finish our report first!"
The Insect Hunter Squad’s pace quickened as the silhouette of the base appeared on the distant horizon.
"I see it! The base is just ahead!"
Sun Yang pointed ahead excitedly. "We’re finally almost there! This is great!"
"As soon as we’re back, everyone is to report to the commander immediately!"
Li Chang’an said calmly, "The intel from this mission is critical. There can be no oversights!"
"Don’t worry, Brother Chang’an. We get it!"
Han Ruoxi nodded. "Still, I’m curious how the commander will rate our performance this time!"
"Can’t be that bad!"
Bai Lin said while fiddling with his equipment, "According to my data analysis, our mission completion was very high. At the very least, it was more valuable than our last one!"
"Didn’t you say the last one was valuable, too?"
Sun Yang teased with a grin. "But you’re right, we really pulled off something big this time!"
The Insect Hunter Squad finally arrived back at the base. The guards at the gate saw them return, immediately stepping forward to salute. "Captain Li, you’re back! The commander is waiting for your report!"
"Understood."
Li Chang’an nodded and led his team straight into the base.
They entered the command room, where Commander Chen Hao was already waiting, his expression serious.
Seeing Li Chang’an and his team enter, he gave a slight nod. "How did the mission go?"
"Reporting, Commander. Mission complete, but we encountered some anomalies along the way!"
Li Chang’an stepped forward, saluted, and said, "The enemy was stronger than we anticipated. We encountered a Black Armored Warrior, in particular, who we suspect belongs to a powerful extraterrestrial force. The situation requires further analysis."
"A Black Armored Warrior?"
Chen Hao’s brow furrowed slightly. "Give me the details."
Li Chang’an reported the events of the mission in detail, including the encounter with the Black Armored Warrior, the Mechanical Warriors, and the Energy Ball.
After listening, Chen Hao’s expression grew heavy. He pondered for a moment before saying, "It seems we’ve stumbled into some serious trouble. We must investigate the origin of this Black Armored Warrior. We can’t have a power like that lurking in the shadows and causing chaos!"
"Commander, we managed to destroy their Energy Ball," Bai Lin added. "But based on my assessment, their forces are larger than this. This was just an outpost!"
"You’ve done well."
Chen Hao nodded. "This intelligence is critical. I’ll report it to HQ immediately. For now, all of you get some rest. I’ll notify you when there’s a new mission."
"Sir!"
Li Chang’an and the Insect Hunter Squad replied in unison, then saluted and exited the command room.
Back in the lounge, Sun Yang plopped down onto a sofa and let out a long sigh. "Finally, we can rest!"
"Your stamina is terrible!"
Han Ruoxi looked at him and said with a sigh, "But to be honest, I’m exhausted, too!"
"Hold on, let’s get something to eat first!" Li Chang’an smiled. "Come on, let’s go to the mess hall and unwind."
The Insect Hunter Squad found a table by the window in the base mess hall. As soon as they sat down, Sun Yang immediately waved over a server. "Bring us something good! We have to treat ourselves today!"
"Is that all you ever think about? Food!"
Han Ruoxi laughed while flipping through the menu. "But this mission was exhausting. We’ve definitely earned a good meal!"
"Order whatever you guys want. I’m not being picky today!"
Sun Yang leaned back in his chair, completely relaxed. "My only job today is to eat my fill. Everything else can wait until tomorrow!"
"Fine, but order some things that will help us recover our strength."
Shen Qiuyue flipped through the menu, her expression as calm as ever. "But don’t order anything too greasy. We’ll definitely have another mission soon, so don’t overdo it."