Chapter 83: The Combat Prowess of Humanity Is Not Weak

As soon as the video of the "Super Commando" powered exoskeleton armor began to play, both the journalists present and the viewers watching the live broadcast erupted in excitement.

With the aid of its targeting system, each shot was a fatal blow to the monsters—its accuracy was terrifyingly high. Even if several monsters charged out at once, a single micro-missile, launched at just the right spot, would inflict the greatest possible damage. Were it not for the sheer number of monsters, it could have cleared the field singlehandedly. Yet, with coordination from the combat teams, no matter how many monsters appeared, they were all eliminated on the spot.

According to the spokesperson, the footage came from a battle in Dongyuan City—the only city among dozens suddenly attacked where not a single warrior fell, and instead, all monsters were annihilated.

Coupled with the spokesperson’s resolute declaration, this was a tremendous morale boost for humanity!

The audience was visibly invigorated, and the reporters on site could hardly wait; even before the Q&A session began, hands shot up everywhere.

“Mr. Spokesperson, when will the 'Super Commando' powered exoskeleton armor be mass-produced?”

“Mr. Spokesperson, will the 'Super Commando' be available for sale abroad? Can other countries purchase it?”

“Mr. Spokesperson, with monsters threatening the world, has Daqin considered granting free licenses for the 'Super Commando' technology to other nations?”

“Mr. Spokesperson, please respond…”

The spokesperson gestured for silence; it wasn’t time yet. After all, representatives from the military and technical departments were still to speak, and he had to give them their turn.

Simply watching a video could never convey the full extent of the exoskeleton armor’s prowess. Other nations had powered exoskeletons too, though theirs were lacking in endurance and intelligent assistance. Hence, it was important for the experts to elaborate.

As for giving it away for free—that was out of the question. Of course, if humanity’s survival truly required global unity, Daqin would not hesitate or be stingy.

Next, the technical department presented the technology behind the "Super Commando" and discussed production: a dedicated allocation of ten billion for the short term, ensuring that cutting-edge combat power would be achieved in the shortest time possible. Further funding would depend on actual needs.

When the technical department had finished, the military took the stage to announce the existence of the Demon Suppression Bureau and the Demon Hunters.

This revelation caused another uproar among the crowd!

Compared to the mechanical technology of powered exoskeletons, which already had prototypes, the Demon Suppression Bureau and Demon Hunters were far more challenging for the public to comprehend—mainly because their names were so abstract.

But that hardly mattered, for their video footage far surpassed that of the "Super Commando" exoskeleton. There were previous combat records as well as documentation from this very incident.

To put it bluntly, they had been safeguarding society from the shadows, fighting monsters all along.

Especially this time, when the firepower network failed to hold back the monsters, it was the Demon Hunters who charged forward at the critical moment. Most Demon Hunters didn’t use firearms, so much of the footage showed close-quarters combat, making their battles appear even more perilous.

Yet seeing humans stand toe-to-toe with monsters—and slay them—proved that these creatures were not invincible.

Moreover, humanity now had both super soldiers and super armor to transform ordinary people into super soldiers. Humanity was far from weak.

The panic had come from being caught off guard. If humanity’s combat forces were to mount a full counterattack, these monsters would not spell the end for mankind.

At this press conference, locations for all local Demon Suppression Bureaus were announced. Those who believed they had special abilities could undergo testing and registration, lending their strength to humanity’s future.

Anyone detecting the presence of monsters could call the police, who would then relay the information for appropriate response.

However, the public was also cautioned not to cause trouble. At this critical stage of human-monster conflict, disrupting the Demon Suppression Bureau’s work was not just a waste of resources—it was a potentially fatal matter.

The audience, considering all this, realized that humanity stood a good chance; all that talk of doomsday seemed premature.

“Humanity is amazing! Daqin is amazing!!”

“With super armor and super soldiers, I don’t feel powerless anymore!”

“Super soldier’s out of my reach, but I wonder if joining the army now might make me a Super Commando?”

“Speaking of Demon Hunters with superpowers, I recall our school’s boxing club president. He stands there like a tower—no one in the club can beat him!”

“Is your boxing club tougher than the world championships? One president and he’s got superpowers? Quit joking.”

“Let’s be civil. We’re all human, and our enemy now is the monsters. Even being a little stronger than average is a boon for humanity.”

“I think I might have some special ability. I can, uh, go ten rounds in one night without getting dizzy or tired—wonder if that counts?”

“Wow, just wow!”

“I eat a ton—maybe I’m unbeatable at eating. Does that count as a superpower?”

“Seeing all this reminds me—I think I once saw a Demon Hunter. I thought I was hallucinating, because no one could possibly leap two stories in a single bound. But now, it seems what I witnessed was real.”

“Since the government press conference said so, I suppose I can admit it. I’ve seen Demon Hunters fight monsters with my own eyes—though I signed a confidentiality agreement at the time.”

“I’ve seen it too.”

“So have I…”

“So it was an open secret all along? Was I the only one in the dark?”

Thanks to Daqin’s press conference, people suddenly felt the world was not on the brink of doom—there was still hope for humanity.

They had indeed been stunned by the abrupt attack, and it wasn’t another nation that struck, but monsters. Though humanity had written stories and made films about such things, no one imagined they would actually come true.

Now, knowing that super soldiers and exoskeletons could both fight monsters, everyone felt a sudden sense of relief. In just one day, their emotions had soared and plummeted.

But the live broadcast was not being watched by humans alone; the monster organizations were observing as well.

In particular, the regional monster groups around the world were baffled by the motives of the Evolution Organization. Monsters intelligent enough to form organizations often retained some human traits, since many had once been human. Bloodthirsty and frenzied as they could be, they still understood their strengths and weaknesses.

Those who didn’t, had already been killed.

They held an absolute advantage over ordinary people, but their numbers were too few. Thus, their killings and feedings were always cautious. If humans ever caught wind of their actions, official superpowered agencies would hunt them down, and if they pushed humanity too far, the masses might well choose the lesser evil—sacrificing the few to save the many.

Previously, there was an uneasy coexistence—each side minding its own business—but the Evolution Organization’s actions had completely infuriated humanity.

Of course, just like humans, there were monsters content with caution, and others who were reckless and ambitious.

Bai Huayue, watching the press conference live, was one of the latter.

Restless and ambitious, she dreamed of becoming the leader of the Ascension Society, of rising to Class A or even Class S, and thus chose to cooperate with the Evolution Organization to stir up trouble.

But she hadn't anticipated that the Evolution Organization’s operative would die at the scene and that she herself would narrowly escape a bullet to the head.

Touching the scab and the patch of missing hair on her forehead, she muttered, “There’s no turning back for me now. But I already know who you are. Just wait—you’ll soon know the meaning of pain.”

A low chuckle escaped her lips, followed by a peal of wild laughter.