Chapter 183: When the Mech Dons the Uniform (II)

At the same time, the training ground of the Cloud River City Public Security Bureau Special Police Brigade.

Ten special police officers wore deep‑blue Guardian-1 Police Enforcement Mechs, conducting tactical training.

This is the police custom version, likewise a wear‑fit design, standing two meters tall with weight kept under sixty jin.

But unlike the city‑management version's "Big White," the police version has added more functional modules:

Shoulders have strong‑light strobe lights, the outer arms feature deployable riot‑shield interfaces, and the waist retains weapon mounting points.

Most importantly, the communications system: each mech links to the Public Security Bureau's dedicated network, sharing real‑time data with the command center.

"Team One, assault formation, advance!"

Captain Zhao Rui's voice came over the comms.

Ten deep‑blue mechs swiftly deployed into tactical formation, marching forward in unison.

The mechs' foot‑silencing design makes their footsteps almost inaudible.

"Team Two, flank left and right!"

The training ground simulates a complex indoor environment: an abandoned factory, many rooms, many obstacles.

But the mechs' mounted sensors let the troops see straight through walls; on the AR display, the building's internal structure, heat signatures, and even sound sources appear visualized.

"Target spotted! Three o'clock direction, second room, two persons."

"Team One front, Team Two break windows, Team Three guard the perimeter."

After the order was given, the movements were clean and swift.

Team One's mechs charged straight in, arm shields deploying;

Team Two's mechs smashed through the side windows, movements precise;

Team Three formed a perimeter guard.

Throughout, no one spoke—only brief commands and the faint whine of the mechs' joints.

Training ended, Zhao Rui removed his helmet, drenched in sweat.

"Captain Zhao, how does it feel?" asked Xiao Zhou, a technician sent from the Dragon Chant Sect, running over.

"Good." Zhao Rui replied briefly.

"It's far better than the old gear. Just this AR interface is a bit complex; I still need to get used to it."

"It's already being simplified." Xiao Zhou pulled up the update log on his tablet.

"A new version will be pushed next week, making the interface more intuitive."

As they spoke, the command center sent an urgent order.

"All Guardian teams, note: a suspected explosive threat has occurred in the West City Industrial District; please proceed immediately to handle it."

Zhao Rui's face hardened: "Everyone, equipment check, depart in three minutes!"

Five minutes later, three deep‑blue mech police vehicles drove out of the Special Police Brigade.

This is no ordinary police car; it's a specially designed rapid‑response vehicle for mech crews, with equipment racks and a charging interface in the rear.

Mech officers can don their gear aboard the vehicle and jump straight into action upon arrival.

In the West City Industrial District, a chemical plant's perimeter already had police tape up.

Seeing the mech special police arrive, the local officers sighed in relief: "Captain Zhao, here's the situation: a factory worker found a suspicious package today, left at the doorway of the raw‑material warehouse."

"We've evacuated everyone within a five‑hundred‑meter radius."

Zhao Rui nodded, and the mech's sensors began scanning the factory grounds.

On the AR display, the building structure, heat distribution, and electromagnetic signals were crystal clear.

"What does the package look like?"

"A silver metal box, about thirty by forty centimeters, with no markings; the surveillance shows it was placed there at three a. m."

Zhao Rui thought for three seconds: "I'll take two people inside. The others will hold the perimeter."

He donned his mech and led two teammates into the factory area.

The mechs' foot‑adhesion function let them walk steadily on smooth floors without slipping.

Arriving at the raw‑material warehouse door, the silver metal box sat quietly on the ground.

"Scan."

The mech's chest‑mounted multispectral sensor activated, scanning the box from all angles.

"Metal shell, about five millimeters thick. Inside…… there are electronic components, a battery, and…… liquid?" Zhao Rui frowned, "Suspected liquid explosive."

"Can we disarm it?"

"Not sure." Zhao Rui called up the box's 3‑D model.

"The structure is complex, with several possible trigger devices. Opening it carelessly could set it off."

He thought: "Use the robotic arm to open it remotely. Everyone pull back to a safe distance."

The two teammates stepped back; Zhao Rui manipulated his mech, switching the front end of the right arm's tool interface to a slender robotic finger.

The fingertip bears a micro‑camera and sensor, able to mimic a human hand for fine manipulation.

He crouched, and the robotic finger lightly touched the box's surface.

"Pressure sensor detected." the AR display prompted.

"Avoid it."

The finger moved to the box's side, finding a nearly invisible seam.

"Latch mechanism found. Attempting to open……

The robotic finger slipped into the gap and applied slight pressure.

"Click."

A soft sound.

The box lid sprang open a crack.

Zhao Rui held his breath, the mecha's sensors at full power, scanning the interior of the box.

Three seconds later, he let out a breath.

"Fake bomb. Inside are…… an alarm clock, batteries, and a bottle of mineral water."

Over the comms came the crew's cursing: "Damn, a prank?"

"Investigate." Zhao Rui stood up.

"Pull all nearby surveillance, check who placed it; although it's a fake bomb, it already constitutes a serious crime."

When the squad was dismissed, the local police officer gripped Zhao Rui's hand: "Captain Zhao, thank goodness you came. If it were before, we'd have to wait for the bomb disposal experts to come from the city, at least two hours."

"No need to wait now." Zhao Rui said, "We are the mobile bomb disposal experts."

That night, the news of the police mecha handling a suspected explosive device made the local headline.

The comment section was full of likes:

"This response speed is amazing!"

"The mecha special police, sense of safety maxed out!"

"Suggest nationwide promotion!"