Sky-cracking Rider

"Alright, 'Rookie', your tricks end here!"

Boss Hana's voice suddenly entered the communication channel, stopping the sudden infighting of the "Genuine Fragrance" Combat Flight Squadron.

It was less of an infighting, more of a farce.

"Peanut Butter" Squadron Leader Chekhov's appointment was for a reason, unrelated to his liking for liquor and Big Daizi. The fact that "Genuine Fragrance" squadron had made it this far while maintaining excellent combat capabilities was enough to prove his personal ability wasn't as preposterous as his character, and that he indeed had real skills and could step up in key moments, which is exactly what a Combat Flight Squadron needs in a true leader.

A good boss needs to accept the merits of their capable subordinates and naturally their faults as well.

If "Devil Pepper" Irinei Rusios took over as squadron leader, it wouldn't be impossible, but when it came to decisiveness, she still lacked a bit of gumption. Unlike Chekhov, she couldn't just charge ahead recklessly at the drop of a hat.

As tactical executors, often there's no need for too much premeditation; regard life and death lightly and just do it!

This reincarnation left the pilots of the "Genuine Fragrance" squadron uncertain, but Chekhov Big Bear heaved a long sigh of relief, his face filled with lingering fears, having narrowly escaped death.

Old man, traveling through Jianghu for over forty years, I can fail anyone, just not when flying a plane and not Big Daizi.

Almost broke half of my achievements.

If the "Rookie" boy mentions alcohol again, I'd impulsively push the control stick and we'd all be finished!

"Okay then!~"

Chen Fei breathed a sigh of relief. Since the boss had spoken, he had to give her face.

"'Peanut Butter', you better watch out. If your performance doesn't improve, watch me really take your place!"

The short-haired girl issued a threat, or rather a warning, as her patience had limits.

Heh, women!

Chekhov suddenly said slyly, "Got it, got it! I recently saw a GG cream that can enlarge! It could add at least one cup size."

This guy still had a trump card to appease Little Chili!

"Where is it? Where is it? Send it to me quick!"

"Devil Pepper" Irinei Rusios fell for it hook, line, and sinker. A woman dresses for the one who pleases her, not to mention adding a cup size, she'd want it even if it was just half a cup.

"I want it too!"

The girls of the "Genuine Fragrance" squadron were not just one.

"Go away, don't believe that guy, he's fooling you!"

Helicopter Squad Leader "Miso" Yamada Yuhu scolded two silly girls of the armed helicopter team. One of them was his co-pilot whom he brought back from Dongying. Hearing about increasing her cup size, she was immediately hooked.

You can't believe a single word of Chekhov Big Bear.

"How could it be a lie?"

"That's really lousy!"

"Zisu" Fuziko Takada and "Mint" Susanna Emma were greatly disappointed.

Compared to Squadron Leader Chekhov, they still trusted Squad Leader Yamada more.

"Nonsense, it's a magic potion sold from Cangqiong Star, its effect guaranteed. It could elevate you to Mount Kilimanjaro even if you were in the Great Rift Valley."

Even Chen Fei had to admire the analogy made by Squadron Leader Chekhov.

The Great Rift Valley and Mount Kilimanjaro are neighbors, and such a comparison was quite hurtful.

"If it's a lie, we'll stew this bear."

The voice of "Devil Pepper" Irinei Rusios sounded like it was coming from The Abyss.

Goodness, this Big Bear had successfully stirred up Little Chili's resolve. If he didn't succeed, he'd be honorable, and if he couldn't get through this ordeal, he might end up as boiled bear meat dipped in egg sauce (what kind of divine cuisine is this?).

With a cabin full of feathers, the "Genuine Fragrance" Combat Flight Squadron smoothly returned to base.

Upon exiting the cockpit, before Squadron Leader Chekhov could settle accounts with Chen Fei, he was busy circling around his beloved aircraft, checking for any hidden damages.

You can't leave all the work to the mechanics; a responsible old pilot also needs to keep a close eye on his aircraft. In a sense, it's like adding an extra layer of insurance; maybe they could spot some oversight.
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Concerning his own life, being a bit more meticulous is always better.

Like caressing his lover, Chekhov's fingers touched every inch of the aircraft's surface, even knocking gently and listening for the echo with his ear pressed against it.

Before he could make a full round, he was abruptly pulled aside by the deputy squadron leader, Little Chili.

"Big Bear, where's the magic potion!"

"Let go of me, I'll give it to you later!"

At that moment, Squadron Leader Chekhov only had eyes for his beloved aircraft, so the two began to scuffle.

The airstrip was a chaos of feathers and fur.

This was just another day for the 'Genuine Fragrance' Combat Flight Squadron, as everyone from the ground support units to the mechanics coming over for pre-checks turned a blind eye.

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Meanwhile, Chen Fei took the opportunity to jump aboard Yamada Yuhu's Z-9 Wuzhi with Xiao Jiu. The huge propellers stirred up the airwaves, and the helicopter rose from the 911 airstrip, slowly flying off into the distance.

Although the seventeen Mutant Flying Species Pseudo-Dragons FA-143 had been successfully eradicated, the mission at the 911 Aircrew Base was far from over. Apart from rescuing the pilots, a helicopter squad made up of two Z-9 armed helicopters also needed to transport technical personnel to the eradication site to conduct biological sampling. After returning to the Aircrew Base, they would perform DNA sequence analysis and submit the analysis report to the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee.

The evolutionary basis for the previous 142 iterations of Pseudo-Dragon FA-143 came like this - through the coordinated efforts of all aircrew bases around the world, they precisely mastered the mutation states of the mutants, eradicating them in their weakest incipient stage to ensure human dominance over the entire planet.

After all, mutants are a type of wildly evolving organisms. Although most mutations fail, the sheer number and variety of mutants can lead to qualitative changes, and there are always a few that accidentally or fortunately tread on the right yet dangerous path. In uninhabited areas, in sparsely populated regions, and areas not fully occupied by humans, surveillance is often inadequate. This provides these abnormal organisms with enough space and time to grow. Now, evidence of human manipulation behind the mutants has been discovered, and if strict control isn't enforced quickly, the leading position of humans as intelligent species on Blue Star might be shaken.

Just the thought of humanity being replaced by another or multiple species, gradually moving toward extinction, is practically no different from the end of the world.

Even Chen Fei didn't see anything wrong with the notion "humanity equals the world." If humans ceased to exist, then the world would have no reason to exist either.

I'm tired!

I don't care anymore!

Let it be destroyed!

Quickly!

With humanity gone, who would care about the floods and storms on Blue Star? Without people, no one would be left.

Most likely, most humans would think this way too.

Chen Fei and Xiao Jiu boarded Yamada Takebu's Wuzhi and returned to the eradication area, not to take advantage of the situation to avoid Squadron Leader Chekhov's retribution, but to provide protection for the technicians responsible for biological sampling.

Recently, mutants had erupted without warning, not only frequently appearing within the patrol area of the 911 Aircrew Base but also launching several attacks on the base itself.

Entering this abnormal period suddenly made the sampling technicians panic. As non-combat personnel, they were there to earn a paycheck, not to lose their lives.

If adequate protection wasn't offered, they definitely refused to risk their lives, and, pushed to their limits, even submitting their resignations wasn't out of the question.

The combined fighting power of a man and a bird was sufficient to put anyone at ease. If even that didn't keep them safe, dying was all that was left, with no room for complaints – just resignation.

"Look! Those are the counterfeit dragons."

Inside the helicopter cabin, Chen Fei had Xiao Jiu skillfully use the Light Mirror Spell to locate the crash sites of the mutant carcasses. Since they were struck down in midair and fell from a kilometer high, it was difficult to keep the bodies intact, and only with a lot of imagination could one piece together the original form of these mutant flying species.

In the footage, the flesh and blood attracted some beasts and birds, which began tearing at these freshly fallen tender meats. If samples weren't taken promptly, in less than a day and night, these carcasses would vanish without a trace, leaving only a large patch of fly-covered purple-black dried stains.

"It seems a bit different again."

Ruan Er Song, a biological researcher at the 911 Aircrew Base, squinted slightly, accustomed to the bloody scenes. Besides ensuring his own safety, he was unfazed by the horrific sight of bodies scattered everywhere, rivers of blood flowing.

Initially, when he was a rookie, he would be so nauseated that he staggered to the side to vomit profusely. But after seeing it a few more times, dozens of times later, the vomiting became routine, and his work capability and experience naturally matured.

Thankfully, the light-screen footage presented by the Light Mirror Spell was clear and stable enough for him to scrutinize carefully.

The magic of Blue Star, the radio of Cangqiong Star—on different planets, they surprisingly face little interference.

Chen Fei asked tentatively, "Is it a new mutation?"

The "Water Bear" organization was deeply hidden, and besides the underground breeding farm in the Alps Mountain Area that Chen Fei had breached, the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee had yet to find new breeding or cultivation bases.

Even the source of many mutants couldn't be determined, as if they had simply popped out of thin air.

Ruan Er Song rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "Maybe it is. We need to discern on site, and sampling is the most direct evidence."

Discovering new mutants always came with rewards; the bounty was from the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee. The military contractors took the lion's share, and technical personnel received a percentage based on the research value of the new species.

Previously, the 911 Aircrew Base had discovered a new species "Rhinoceros Cockroach AA-01." Although this smarter species of Rhinoceros Cockroach wasn't considered an out-of-control mutation, it still resulted in a bonus being handed out, allowing Ruan Er Song and his partner to earn a year's salary for free.

Just like the spoils of war for military contractors, without these substantial extra earnings, who would come to these godforsaken places for that meager pay, just for fun?

The descending Z-9 armed helicopter, with its tremendous roaring and air currents spreading in all directions, caused the gathering beasts to scatter and flee, also sparing the effort of driving them away.

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