The two of them spotted another enormous insect, fleshy and plump, with a trunk even larger than an elephant's, snoring loudly in its sleep. "This is a giant weevil, also a carbon-based life form. We're analyzing its genetic sequence to find this world's biological code. Don't let its cuteness fool you; its combat power is incredibly strong. Some can weigh over two hundred tons. The most interesting thing is that it starts as carbon-based when young, and at a certain age, it migrates to the silicon-based zone, gradually silicifying its body."

"Polina, won't the giant insects attack these creatures?"

"That's another strange phenomenon we've discovered. Giant insects mainly live underground in Kepler and rarely conflict with surface creatures. However, they show strong aggression towards humans, which goes against their nature. They seem to have a strong desire and interest in human flesh. In battles with the giant insects, there are no remains… Ah, never mind." Polina changed the subject. "Kepler constantly provides us with various resources and elements that surpass our current technology. The biology here also subverts many of our previous understandings. It's like the Garden of Eden. If we can gain a foothold in Kepler, humanity will usher in another leap in civilization."

Professionally, Polina chattered non-stop. Working in Kepler must be dangerous and tedious, but if you're passionate about exploration, Kepler can satisfy all your curiosity.

"Polina, aren't you afraid being here alone?" A Youyou asked curiously.

"Not afraid. We have powerful mobile suits protecting us. I watch the S-League too, and… I have a guardian!"

A Youyou smiled. "Oh, a guardian? Do you have a favorite mobile suit pilot?"

"Of course!" Polina nodded quickly.

"Fan Lewei? Maxis? Or Asashoryu?"

Polina is from Earth, so she probably doesn't like the Martian style.

Polina's round face turned red, and she shook her head shyly. "None of them."

"Oh, it seems to be someone you like. Who is he? It's an honor for him to be admired by our lovely Polina!"

Polina was startled and waved her hands quickly. "No, no, I'm not worthy. I can only watch him from afar. Actually, I've only spoken to him three times, and that was five years ago."

This aroused A Youyou's interest. Polina is a League-level expert in biology, especially in the brain domain. She's a member of the Solar System Alliance Academy of Sciences and has been cultivated by the Alliance since she was five or six years old, possessing top-notch technological gold gene expression.

Unworthy?

Seeming to think of that person, Polina suddenly became gentler.

"What's his name? Where is he? Is he in Kepler?" A Youyou asked curiously.

Polina suddenly became sad. "I don't know. It's been a long time since I saw him. Every time I watch the S-League, I want to see if he'll participate."

"Oh, if he's very strong, he should be able to participate," A Youyou said with a smile. "The S-League brings together the most outstanding warriors in the Solar System."

"No, Arths, something must have happened to delay him from participating. If he participated, he would definitely win!" Polina said firmly. "No one is stronger than him."

… A Youyou smiled. "Stronger than Fan Lewei and Maxis?"

"I don't know, but he's the strongest in my heart," Polina said shyly.

"Oh, what's his name? Maybe I know him."

Polina looked around, then leaned in and whispered, "Arths, it doesn't matter if I tell you, you wouldn't know him anyway. We used to call him Brother Li. He's from Earth, not the moon. Speaking of which, he saved my life."

For some reason, A Youyou's heart skipped a beat. Hmph, Hao isn't very honest.

"What's his full name?" A Youyou still didn't want to wrong someone.

"Li Hao, the Li of 'wooden' Li, and the Hao of 'sun' Tian Hao." Polina's face was slightly red. "He's very, very handsome, looks a bit cold, but is very gentle."

A Youyou felt a little jealous. Handsome… that's a matter of personal taste, but cold doesn't seem to fit Senior, does it?

Senior looks quite honest, but now it seems that he was already selectively saving people when he was so young.

Hmph!

"Arths, do you want to see the giant insects?" Polina suddenly said mysteriously.

"Giant insects? Is that possible?" A Youyou was also a little tempted. Although those things are terrible, she also has a strong curiosity.

"Yes, but they're a bit ugly, but if you look at them for a long time, you'll discover their biological art." Polina has no fear of giant insects.

A Youyou nodded firmly. Coming to Kepler without seeing the giant insects is incomplete.

Polina took A Youyou to another independent area. The security here was obviously stricter. Not far away was a towering laser turret. There were many such heavy devices in the entire Fifth Base.

"We are very safe here, with heavy firepower and a certain scale of permanent troops. We also have our own mobile units, mainly for internal affairs and some outdoor activities. The area within ten miles is relatively safe, but it is not recommended for individuals to run around." Polina said, "Currently, the giant insects used for experiments in the Solar System mainly come from our Fifth Base. Razor, a low-level giant insect, is easier to capture. Some high-level giant insects are rarer, but you're very lucky. We recently captured a rare high-level giant insect – Umbrella."

"Umbrella? What a strange name. I've never heard of this kind of giant insect?"

"Giant insects are a very complex life system, with clear divisions of labor and many types. What we see is just the tip of the iceberg. Moreover, due to its location deep underground in Kepler, our military power cannot be deployed. It's not that we don't want to solve the problem once and for all, but our combat power is simply not enough unless there is a further huge improvement in technology." Polina smiled.

In fact, the high-level officials of the Solar System Alliance, those who can reach that position are all human elites. Sometimes, some seemingly unreasonable practices have other unknown factors behind them and are definitely not due to intelligence problems.

"Look, this is the Razor giant insect. People here like to call them 'Big Claws.' They are the foundation of the giant insects, and their numbers seem to be endless. We have studied them, and their lifespan is very short, only two or three years normally. We don't know how they manage to produce them endlessly. Their genetic code is also extremely special." Polina introduced, "On the right is the Lurker. In the wild, this is the most dangerous. Not to mention people, even mecha can be dragged underground by them. Generally, they lurk underground, and some have a certain ability to mimic, making them difficult to guard against. You have to be especially careful..."

… Polina took A Youyou to the innermost observation room. In the closed cage below was a giant insect about three meters long. This size is definitely small among giant insects. It was reddish-brown all over, emitting a faint light, and looked very healthy. This giant insect had two large pincers, a particularly large head, and a round, oval body.

"It relies on the peristalsis of its abdomen. It looks clumsy, but it's actually quite fast, with a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour. Its mouth can turn into a giant umbrella shape when attacking, spraying a yellow mist. We later analyzed that it contains a particle structure mixed with magnetism, which can resist lasers and various energy attacks, and also has considerable defense against armor-piercing shells, making our missile units and even laser cannons ineffective, covering the insect swarm's attack. Of course, we are now studying countermeasures."

A Youyou's eyesight is very good. Her gaze focused, and the Umbrella giant insect slowly magnified, becoming clearer and clearer. The giant insect leisurely lay in the cage, not manic. A Youyou looked at it as if she were looking at an alien creature, more curious than afraid. In fact, compared to the Razor and other fangs and claws, drooling, crazy monsters, this giant insect is at most just ugly.

But a few seconds later, the Umbrella giant insect seemed to sense something and suddenly looked towards A Youyou and Polina, its body began to vibrate, and it suddenly frantically crashed into the iron bars, its huge mouth suddenly opening, revealing a large mouth with densely packed meat tubes.

The sudden change caused the two to subconsciously retreat. The staff immediately intervened, wondering what had happened that caused the giant insect to suddenly change like this.

A Youyou also quickly left, feeling a little scared. It felt like the giant insect was looking at her. "Don't be afraid, it can't see us. This guy is probably hungry."

"What do they eat?"

"They eat everything. We have studied the transformation of giant insects. They can actually feed on any substance and convert it into energy, eventually turning their bodies into a part of Kepler. If they weren't aggressive, they would definitely be excellent cleaners." Polina smiled. "Arths, do you have a direction for your new song? I actually have a lot of questions I want to ask, but they won't let me. Can I ask them?"

Polina looked at A Youyou eagerly, feeling that she might suffocate if she wasn't allowed to speak. Scientists are very eager to learn in all aspects.

"Ah, ask away, what's there to it," A Youyou said with a smile. "Regarding Kepler, I actually wrote something about the scenery and exploration, but it lacked inspiration, so I deleted it. This time I came here to experience some adventures and get some inspiration."

Polina looked at A Youyou shyly, "Um, do you have a boyfriend?"

A Youyou revealed a smile, "Yes!"

Wow~~ Polina jumped up directly, then quickly covered her mouth, "God, God, God, how could it be!"

"Shhh, keep it a secret for me!"

"I know, I know, but, how is this possible!" Polina was still unable to alleviate the shock in her heart. "Coincidentally, he's also surnamed Li, but he's not that handsome, not cool at all, and he only likes to save cute girls." A Youyou grinded her small white teeth, as if biting someone.

(Bosses probably know my habits. In fact, when I first set the story, the protagonist's surname was indeed "Wang," but as I wrote… I silently changed it with tears…)

Mech Warrior Storm.

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