Global Awakening: Infinite Gift Pack System-Chapter 164: The Siege

"The gate? Alright... Let me see..." Mei whispered.

She activated her Talent.

[ Living Camouflage (Epic): Activated ]

[ Spirit Points -30 ]

Her body suddenly blurred as she moved... Then, in just a second, she blended sseamlessly into the environment. Sound, heat, and movement signatures vanished, making her invisible to ordinary vision and sensor scans.

But she knew the limitation... It was one hour if she stayed still, only thirty seconds if she moved. That wasn’t enough for what Kai needed.

However, with her Passive Gene Skill, she’d be able to do some more...

[ Silent Veins Lv3: Suppresses micro‑vibrations in muscle fibers and stabilizes body heat output. Extends the duration of concealment effects by 300% while moving. ]

With Silent Veins’ passive effect, Mei’s Living Camouflage no longer phases out after thirty seconds. Her movements became swift, her body heat regulated, and even the faint tremors of her muscles were muted.

She could now move undetected for a longer time, enough to reach the gate controls.

Just like that, she slipped past the perimeter patrols. Her outline could not be distinguished unless someone was deliberately searching for her presence from where she was standing!

***

Meanwhile, Kai and the others watched from cover as the turrets swept their sensors across the field.

Mei moved like a shadow... Even when the beams passed directly over her position, nothing registered.

Kai’s eyes widened. "Whoa... incredible. I thought I’d have to send Atom in for this. It really worked."

Claire turned her head sharply, disbelief in her voice. "What? You weren’t expecting her to succeed?"

Kai shook his head, still watching Mei as she reached the gate controls. "No. I knew she could do it. Just in case, I was thinking of sending Atom. But this... this is perfect."

Jonas chuckled, the tension easing from his shoulders.

Meanwhile, Atom remained silent, waiting for Kai’s orders...

"Still... That’s an incredible Gene Skill... I can already imagine what kind of things she’s done to reach her current level." Claire muttered.

Mei had proven that her Talent, paired with her Gene Skill, could bypass defenses even the machines trusted completely.

It didn’t take long before Mei found the controls and immediately tried opening it...

Soon, the enslaved humans in the fields blinked in confusion as the gate’s control panel suddenly lit up, though no one was near it.

However, Mei’s fingers worked quickly, bypassing the mechanical locks and overriding the system. Thankfully, it wasn’t heavily protected by complicated locks since the gate was being used many times every day.

It didn’t take long before she cracked the code!

’Override Successful...’ Mei thought.

Just like that, the massive gate creaked open.

Clank! Clank!

Confusion spread among the slaves, who whispered nervously...

As for the Sentinels, they immediately began checking the controller to see if there had been a malfunction.

Kai smiled as he saw this.

The reason why he didn’t want to break the shelter’s gate was obvious... He planned to occupy this base as well!

With his Keen Sense Lv5, he scanned the area.

Every vibration, every metallic step, echoed in his mind.

Soon, he counted the number of remaining enemies!

’So there are 25 Sentinels and 5 Spyder Units...’

The Sentinels were armed with standard rifles, but the Spyders carried plasma rifles...

Of course, at this point, Kai’s team also had plasma rifles, giving them a fighting chance.

He then turned to his team.

He knew that Jonas had been training really well with his gun.

At the very least, he shoots in the training grounds with 20 rounds per day. He should have a better aim now...

As for Claire, there was no need to question her abilities.

He wouldn’t even be surprised if she said that her stats were higher than his. After all, her physical qualities greatly correlated with the wealth she had!

"Alright... Atom! Go in front! Focus on the five Spyders on the buildings!" Kai said as he swiftly followed behind.

"Jonas, stay at the back! Just act as our support! Claire, there’s no need for Spirit Possession! Just go rampage!"

Bang!

Atom charged forward and even crashed into the Sentinel, blocking its path!

Its heavy frame shook the ground as it moved so fast!

Immediately, the other Sentinels locked onto him, and rifles were fired!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Bullets clattered against his armor, but Atom was an A‑Grade Sentinel... Their rounds couldn’t pierce him. Atom ignored the gunfire entirely, with its sensors locked on the five Spyders perched on the watchtowers!

Meanwhile, Kai moved right behind him, activating his skills in quick succession.

[ Specter Step Lv3: Activated ]

[ Spirit Points -20 ]

His body blurred, vanishing into a ghostlike dash.

In an instant, he crossed the open ground and moved through the battlefield with impossible speed!

It didn’t end there as he triggered another ability!

[ Spirit Pulse Lv5: Activated ]

[ Spirit Points -70 ]

A shockwave of condensed spirit energy erupted from his palm, slamming into a cluster of Sentinels.

Boom!

The blast staggered them, disrupting their aim and leaving Atom free to advance on the Spyders.

Claire followed close behind.

The invisible spirit bound to her whispered insistently, urging her to allow possession, but she ignored it.

"Shut the hell up!"

She didn’t need it. Her own strength was enough!

Claire steadied her plasma rifle as she began shooting at the enemies!

Fwoosh! Fwoosh! Fwoosh!

Seven precise shots tore through the battlefield!

Each shot burned straight through a Sentinel’s chest plate, dropping them one after another!

[ Enemy Unit Destroyed: Sentinel (E) ]

"They’re just E-Grade! I think we’re wasting our Plasma Rifles..." Claire frowned as she thought that these Sentinels were at least D-Grade if not C-Grade.

In any case, the first three collapsed instantly with their cores ruptured.

The next two staggered before falling with their armor sizzling under the plasma fire. The last pair tried to retreat, but Claire’s aim was merciless! She dropped them down before they could regroup.

Her rifle hissed empty. Without hesitation, she tossed it aside and surged forward.

[ Breakstride Lv5: Activated ]

[ Spirit Points -10 ]

It was a short‑range burst movement that only lasted for 5 seconds. However, it was enough!

Her body blurred, closing the gap in a moment...

Soon, the nearest Sentinel raised its weapon, but Claire was already upon it.

She seized its head in both hands.

[ Titan Grip Lv4: Activated ]

[ Spirit Points -20 ]

Crunch!