# [S1] I Gave Up Chasing My Crush and Became a Mecha Engineer Instead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFhHvcnL0YQ

[00:01] What you want to transfer schools?
[00:05] My name is Wong Tiani.
[00:07] A day ago, I transmigrated into this lovesick delinquent girl's body.
[00:11] The reason is simple.
[00:13] It was all for this white-haired guy to chase after her dream man.
[00:17] The original honor pulled allnighters for months straight and got into the top military academy today, the Federation's number one academy.
[00:28] But before she could even meet him, her soul departed for the heavens.
[00:33] As for me, I'd struggled hard in the apocalypse.
[00:35] Relying on the strength I built for repairing cars and worked my way up to captain of an apocalypse squad just when I was about to land a stable position.
[00:41] During my very last mission, I got bitten by a zombie.
[00:48] And when I opened my eyes again, I transmigrated here.
[00:54] Ah.
[00:56] What kind of taste is this?
[00:59] Weii, what are you scheming this time?
[01:02] Haven't Mom and Dad worried enough about your affairs already.
[01:08] Back then, the family advised you to attend a different school or just work in the logistics division, but you refused no matter what.
[01:15] You even cut off your nutrient fluid for days.
[01:19] Tion, can you tell us what on earth you're thinking?
[01:27] That lovesick original owner.
[01:29] She worked herself to death for that white-haired guy and never once thought about what she'd do after getting in.
[01:35] Ah, no way.
[01:36] I refuse to live like that.
[01:37] What decent school has a death rate anyway?
[01:44] I didn't think things through carefully before and made you all worry.
[01:50] But after this entrance exam, I realized the number one military academy might not be right for me.
[02:00] So, while classes haven't started yet, there might still be a chance to
[02:04] Transfer.
[02:05] Like hell, I believe that.
[02:09] You used to throw away your very life for that man.
[02:14] You finally got into the same university as him, and now you say you want to transfer.
[02:20] You might as well just tell us what you're really up to.
[02:23] Whatever ideas you have, go ahead and say them all.
[02:27] Dad will listen first.
[02:30] Speak freely.
[02:32] Don't hold back.
[02:33] Either way, getting into the number one military academy.
[02:35] Your mom and I are happy about it.
[02:38] This original owner's credibility is already this overdrawn.
[02:46] Mom, Dad, I know this is sudden and it might be hard for you to accept, but this transfer decision.
[02:51] I've thought it over very carefully.
[02:58] You both know why I applied to the Federation's number one military academy before.
[03:02] The main reason she chased that
[03:05] Rich family's boy for six whole years, making a huge fuss.
[03:09] The entire Tian Chong star knew about it.
[03:11] How did I ever fail to see how handsome that white-haired guy was?
[03:15] Now that I've thought it over, I feel my own future matters more.
[03:20] It's just a little farther from Fushing Yuan, that's all.
[03:24] If it weren't for the future, you two won't really believe his nonsense, will you?
[03:31] He's definitely doing it for Fooing Yuan.
[03:33] Transferring to another school to become a solo combatant.
[03:37] He's only 1.68 m tall.
[03:38] He doesn't even reach the chest of a proper female combatant.
[03:42] I think Tione has a point.
[03:45] The number one military academy really isn't the best place.
[03:48] Better to study well at another school.
[03:51] As long as it's not the solo combat program.
[03:55] What? You're saying you want to donate two buildings to our academy?
[04:02] Mainly because I heard the teaching buildings at all the schools are still
[04:06] The ones built over a hundred years ago.
[04:12] Mr. Wong, the thing is we prefer to keep the old dormitories mainly to train the students willpower and discipline.
[04:21] Well, then let's leave it at that.
[04:23] We won't disturb you.
[04:26] Hm.
[04:29] Quick, look up Mr. Wong of Tion Men and I technology.
[04:31] Check who from his family enrolled at our school.
[04:34] Oh my goodness.
[04:36] This year's bonus is guaranteed now.
[04:41] Mr. Dr. Hong of Tai Technology.
[04:43] Hello.
[04:46] What? You also want to donate two buildings?
[04:48] Uh, no.
[04:51] Our teaching buildings already have new ones now.
[04:54] Right.
[04:55] The dormitories aren't accepting donations for renovation at the moment.
[04:57] No renovations needed either.
[04:58] You mean the buildings nearby?
[05:01] There is a residential complex close to the school, but our academy is under closed management from Monday to Friday.
[05:07] Uh, okay.
[05:09] I'll tell you the name of the complex.
[05:12] Shocking.
[05:13] The number one military academy actually has two freshmen this year who dropped out before even enrolling.
[05:17] Who on earth are they?
[05:20] If the number one academy isn't good enough for them, where else do they want to go?
[05:27] Shall we?
[05:30] Remember to call often and take good care of yourself.
[05:32] If you're tired, we'll just quit school, okay?
[05:36] Daddy can afford to support you.
[05:40] Daddy will miss you.
[05:42] Hey.
[05:44] Uh uh uh ow.
[05:46] That's enough.
[05:49] Our daughter's just going off to school.
[05:52] It's not like she's never coming back.
[06:07] Shall we?
[06:07] Eat plenty.
[06:07] If you need anything, tell mom.
[06:07] Okay, mom.
[06:07] Dad, I'm heading in now.
[06:07] Whoa.
[06:07] A single room.
[06:09] Didn't they say they were all double rooms?
[06:11] Could I be the lucky one?
[06:27] All freshmen, please gather at the school plaza within 5 minutes.
[06:35] Let me introduce myself first.
[06:37] My name is Chao.
[06:39] From now on, I'll be the instructor of your class S.
[06:42] You can call me teacher or officer, but most of my past students called me Chiao, the grim reaper.
[06:51] I heard your special class this year has a few remarkable ones who even donated several buildings to the school.
[06:57] What are you all looking at me for?
[06:58] It's not my dad who donated the buildings.
[07:01] One's AB, one's an A.
[07:03] The leaders of the school board told me to look after you few a bit more.
[07:07] Why do I have a bad feeling?
[07:09] Here's the deal.
[07:11] The training used to be just simple survival.
[07:14] Rather dull.
[07:14] Now that we have you proud sons and daughters of heaven joining this year, how about we add one more element?
[07:20] A chase.
[07:22] Wong Tian, Hang Yen, and Jian Jingu.
[07:26] You've heard of cat and mouse, right?
[07:32] The three of them are the mice.
[07:34] The rest of you, 47 people, are the cats hunting the mice.
[07:39] During the chase, you can't carry space buttons or optical brains.
[07:40] You can't use matched or non-issued thermal weapons.
[07:46] You're not allowed to bring your own nutrient fluid or food.
[07:50] You can only bring one backpack of supplies.
[07:53] That is the backpack you were issued at enrollment.
[07:54] Prepare it yourself.
[07:57] Now go back to your dorms and pack your things.
[07:59] [music] Gather here in 10 minutes.
[08:01] Dismissed.
[08:01] Damn.
[08:04] 10 minutes.
[08:04] Good thing I packed last night.
[08:10] She really did prepare thoroughly.
[08:13] It's fine.
[08:14] This is only the beginning.
[08:17] You three will take the map and enter the mountain first.
[08:21] The remaining 47 will set out an hour after you.
[08:26] For these seven days, you must be self-sufficient in the mountain.
[08:31] Then come out at the other exit marked on the map.
[08:35] One thing to note, aside from the mutated flora and find a unique towar, Jing Mountain also has star beasts.
[08:42] The school will issue you thermal weapons.
[08:43] For each mutated plant or animal's main body you kill, you earn one credit.
[08:47] Kill a star beast, earn five credits.
[08:49] Split among cooperating members.
[08:52] Your seniors, some of them on their first day of enrollment, earned all the credits they needed for a whole year.
[08:59] After that, they didn't have to take any exams and the school didn't ask questions.
[09:05] However, if you three get caught by them, you lose 20 credits.
[09:11] And any mutated flora, fauna, or star beasts you kill won't count toward credits.
[09:18] If you avoid getting caught and make it out safely, you earn 40 credits.
[09:28] And any mutated flora, fauna, and star beasts killed alone, the credits are doubled.
[09:36] But the condition is that you three can't travel together.
[09:41] How is it that the other students get to cooperate?
[09:46] So this turns into a solo battle for us.
[09:48] He really is treating us like sitting ducks.
[09:51] Oh, right.
[09:55] As for the thermal weapons, everyone, none of you would be so twisted as to actually use them, right?
[10:01] Teacher, the adjustments you've made, don't they violate the school's regulations?
[10:06] Yes, they do indeed violate them.
[10:10] You can report me to the principal.
[10:15] But before he finds me,
[10:18] I'll have already sent you three into Jujing Mountain.
[10:22] Maybe you can escape this one time.
[10:25] But young Master Jian, can you guarantee you'll escape every single time in the future?
[10:31] Damn it.
[10:34] The entire mountain is fitted with cameras.
[10:36] Once you go in, dedicated drones will follow and film you.
[10:41] It will also be livestreamed on the web.
[10:43] If you encounter danger, press the alarm we just gave you.
[10:48] Or shout at the drone, I'm a coward.
[10:52] I want to quit.
[10:56] Then a teacher will go in and retrieve you.
[11:02] Now set out.
[11:05] The timer starts 1 hour.
[11:08] Good luck to you all.
[11:17] It's starting.
[11:19] The biggest spectacle of the year is here.
[11:21] Forgive me for being blunt, but what makes the principal worthy of giving me?
[11:24] I think all three of them are pretty good-looking, don't you?
[11:25] Nice faces, but Wong Tian is still too short.
[11:31] Whoa.
[11:31] You can actually find people online talking trash about the heirs of technology.
[11:34] She may be short, but the money in her account outlast your life.
[11:43] Let's split up right here.
[11:45] Be careful, all of you.
[11:54] Huh?
[11:54] Why did the three of them split up?
[12:05] All right, you little brats.
[12:07] The hour's up.
[12:07] Ready to go in and hunt?
[12:11] Ready, then charge.
[12:13] Let's show those three little mice what we've got.
[12:19] Teacher Hang, allow me to remind you.
[12:24] Regarding your act of just splitting up three students and the hunter about to run, using them as bait, the school strictly forbids it.
[12:39] Oh, teacher Fu, is it really so hard to find me?
[12:44] Chowo.
[12:46] Haha.
[12:46] Don't be angry.
[12:48] I really didn't do it on purpose.
[12:51] Blind spots.
[12:54] You know about blind spots, right?
[12:57] What you just did wasn't approved by the school, was it?
[13:00] Class S has many key students.
[13:02] You shouldn't be targeting them.
[13:05] Targeting them?
[13:08] Who's targeting whom?
[13:08] You've truly wronged me.
[13:11] These students already have special status at such a young age.
[13:15] Do you think I'd be the one targeting them in the future?
[13:18] No.
[13:18] Everyone except me.
[13:21] Will be targeting them.
[13:25] Those three students, one is backed by Taiha Technology, another by Yida Technology.
[13:32] These two companies alone nearly monopolize the Federation's Mets, advanced aircraft, and nutrient industries, not to mention the other one, who's the son of the chief judge.
[13:42] With backgrounds like these, even mud on the ground must be molded into something great.
[13:46] I will never allow anyone in the future to use them to threaten the Federation stability.
[13:56] Going after those three in the forest.
[13:58] Not bad, Lubai.
[14:01] You want to go catch them?
[14:03] That's 20 credits.
[14:06] After all, a mutated plant or animal's main body is only one credit.
[14:10] A star beast is only five credits.
[14:12] Haha.
[14:13] Let's go.
[14:14] Why wouldn't we go?
[14:15] We'll all be classmates in the future.
[14:17] What's wrong with them contributing a few credits to us?
[14:18] They set out an hour early.
[14:20] Let's move faster.
[14:31] As expected, no one would think that someone who set out early would loop back to the starting point.
[14:38] After they've all gone far away, setting out then works just the same.
[14:45] I take back what I just said.
[14:47] This is the worst class I've ever seen.
[14:49] Turn around.
[14:49] All of you turn and look.
[14:51] Can none of you smell it?
[14:53] Tonwin is so close to it.
[15:37] Only two vines.
[15:39] It shouldn't be an adult, just a juvenile.
[15:43] And its strength is already this immense attack power like this.
[15:47] In the apocalypse, it would rival a level two zombie.
[15:50] Class S, Wong Tanyao, plus one point.
[15:53] The young lady has quite the skills.
[15:56] Even psychic power can look this cool.
[15:59] My opinion's changing a bit.
[16:01] Her movements look like she's practiced them countless times.
[16:05] After all, she got into the number one military academy.
[16:07] She'd have at least this much skill, right?
[16:13] It's just a single mutated plant.
[16:16] Young Master Chan over there is already taking on a star beast alone.
[16:20] A freshman soloing a star beast.
[16:22] Truly the son of the chief judge.
[16:24] So brave.
[16:26] Brave he truly is.
[16:29] And busy.
[16:30] Busy he truly is, too.
[16:35] With such a big commotion, he's already been spotted.
[16:35] I'd like to see how he handles what.
[16:37] Comes next.
[16:37] Haha.
[16:39] Guess using brains is still better for business.
[16:45] Uh, his majesty doesn't seem to be doing so well.
[16:53] Such bad luck.
[16:55] I should have known not to take this path.
[16:59] Wow, mad rabbits.
[17:02] His majesty's luck is terrible.
[17:05] 19 mad rabbits could get someone killed, right?
[17:07] If his majesty goes down in Jing Mountain, will Tai technology come tearing this place apart?
[17:13] Take it easy, guy upstairs.
[17:13] A single Thai contract is probably worth more than an outsers's whole fortune.
[17:22] Get ready.
[17:24] We might have to go rescue someone.
[17:28] He hasn't hit the alarm yet, has he?
[17:31] Let's wait until he does.
[18:11] He's out of ammo and still will press quit.
[18:14] Your life matters more.
[18:31] Uh, I have a question.
[18:33] Does a kitchen knife count as a weapon?
[18:35] Of course not.
[18:37] Didn't you see the detector didn't even flag it?
[18:39] A kitchen knife is just for cooking.
[18:41] It's not even longer than his arm.
[18:45] Wait, is Young Master Huang really going to fight with a kitchen knife?
[18:48] Am I seeing things?
[18:50] A real Young Master doing the cooking.
[18:55] He needs to finish this fast.
[19:01] This is absurd.
[19:03] Don't be so hasty.
[19:05] Watch a bit more.
[19:08] The mad rabbits won't kill him anytime soon.
[19:10] At least give the kid a chance to show.
[19:11] What he's got.
[19:19] Whoa, he actually knows what he's doing.
[19:22] Young Master Hu's moves just now were so clean.
[19:25] Don't tell me he kills rabbits at home for fun every day.
[19:26] Tai's newest mech already comes with personal missiles.
[19:29] And you're telling me their young master kills rabbits at home with a kitchen knife?
[19:59] I underestimated him.
[20:03] Not bad.
[20:03] He reacted in time still.
[20:09] Does a kitchen knife count as a self-supplied weapon?
[20:13] Should I disqualify him?
[20:16] This is tricky.
[20:17] Is he sick?
[20:20] Who can't stand to see their own students do well?
[20:31] Hiding away so much gear.
[20:34] As expected, he really can't stand the kid.
[20:39] Class S, Hang Yen, plus 19 points.
[21:00] Official notice.
[21:03] Class S, Wong Tiani, plus one point.
[21:07] The young lady's combat instincts are sharp.
[21:11] They're all working so hard.
[21:11] How am I
[21:13] supposed to slack off with a clear
[21:14] conscience after this?
[21:17] It's getting dark. I need to find
[21:20] shelter and get some food fast.
[21:34] Wait, do you people actually think
[21:35] you're here on a camping trip? Haha,
[21:38] Wenway's over there catching fish. And
[21:41] over here, it's a total mess.
[21:46] Only Chan Jingu's side looks halfway
[21:48] normal. But he's not deliberately going
[21:50] easy, is he?
[21:52] Honestly, even if you find them, you
[21:55] might not catch them.
[21:57] Changingu goes without saying.
[22:00] And even Hang Yan skills are this good.
[22:02] Who's going to surrender without a
[22:04] fight?
[22:27] If the CEO of technology saw his
[22:29] daughter eating wild greens and sleeping
[22:30] in a tree. Haha. I won't call her young
[22:33] lady anymore. I even had a steak for
[22:35] dinner.
[22:37] Even his majesty over there is eating
[22:38] better than her. When it comes to fine
[22:39] dining, it's got to be Jingo. He's
[22:41] eating grilled fresh lean meat, no less.
[22:43] The smell of barbecue is drawing
[22:44] everyone in. He can forget about
[22:46] sleeping tonight. Go for the soft first.
[22:48] Pick the easy target. Just came over
[22:49] from another team's live stream. They've
[22:51] already decided to catch Wong Ti first
[22:54] because her legs are short and she can't
[22:56] run fast. Haha. [laughter]
[23:01] Huh.
[23:09] Class A, Nasa, Fongi, and Ralph are out.
[23:13] Each loses 27 points. So there's an
[23:16] announcement even when you're
[23:17] eliminated.
[23:30] It's not even time for the shift change
[23:32] yet. Why are you all up instead of
[23:33] sleeping?
[23:34] Can't sleep. Someone from the black
[23:35] class dropped out, huh? But it's got
[23:38] nothing to do with us.
[23:40] Uggh. Didn't sleep well last night.
[23:43] And today I don't even have a bed.
[23:53] Ah, I'm going blind. I'm going blind.
[23:57] Teacher Jeang, up in the middle of the
[23:58] night. What are you still doing here?
[24:05] It's just the thought of going back and
[24:07] getting grilled by those old-timers
[24:08] again,
[24:11] plus having to write reports keeps me
[24:13] awake.
[24:16] Teacher Fu, could you at least dim the
[24:17] light?
[24:20] If you know it's trouble, don't go
[24:21] looking for it.
[24:25] Just get some rest. We have to stay here
[24:28] for 7 days. The later it gets, the more
[24:31] likely something goes wrong. [sighs]
[24:34] Understood. Teacher Fu, once you're done
[24:36] here, get to bed early, too.
[25:03] Nurse of Steel able to sleep in a place
[25:05] like this.
[25:09] Her performance today
[25:12] really doesn't look like a pampered
[25:13] young lady who can't handle hardship.
[25:23] M.
[25:39] Judging by her skills, her psychic
[25:42] control is top tier. Whether ranged or
[25:44] in close combat,
[25:46] it lives up to her S-rank psychic power.
[25:51] I didn't expect Huang Yan's melee
[25:53] weapons and hand-to-h hand fighting to
[25:55] be no weaker. His close combat ability
[25:57] exceeds expectations.
[26:01] It's just that some of his moves are a
[26:03] bit old-fashioned, and he's rather small
[26:05] and slight overall.
[26:08] I really wonder where
[26:10] he learned all of this.
[26:15] It'll need proper correction going
[26:16] forward.
[26:29] 6:15. I overslept.
[26:34] Good. No one's found me yet.
[26:52] The young lady's having a rough time.
[26:54] Back when I did my freshman training,
[26:56] I never went hungry. The junior clearly
[26:58] studied the materials. Don't tell me she
[27:00] hasn't found a single potato. Aren't
[27:02] there potatoes all over Jujing Mountain?
[27:09] No wonder there hasn't been a single
[27:10] animal along the way. So, there's a star
[27:13] beast here.
[27:46] Are the class S students all insane?
[27:49] Chasing points and disregarding their
[27:50] own lives. Rescue them immediately.
[27:51] Teacher Fu, you should know. Under what
[27:54] conditions a soldier grows fastest?
[27:56] He's just a student right now.
[28:01] Why won't he press quit? Don't push
[28:03] yourself.
[28:14] Open the hatch.
[28:16] Open the hatch first.
[28:30] Disable the aircraft's stealth mode
[28:37] since the rescue team is already this
[28:39] close to the aircraft.
[29:08] As long as it still hurts, he's fine.
[29:40] Here
[29:53] it comes.
[30:10] Enough. He doesn't need us anymore.
[30:15] No, really. Look closely.
[30:26] The hornets will attack the star beast
[30:27] and they'll attack him, too.
[30:31] Look at this.
[30:38] That's a scent masking agent.
[30:46] Official notice. Class S, Wong Tian,
[30:49] plus five points. This king of hell is
[30:52] such a miser. Killing a star beast with
[30:54] all that effort only earns five points,
[30:56] but catching me is worth 20. And you're
[30:58] telling me this is B-grade?
[31:01] An individual assessment? I just came
[31:02] for a little test. And after coming out
[31:04] here, even a firstear mech pilot can
[31:06] take down a star beast without a mech.
[31:12] Big harvest today. Got both carbs and
[31:14] protein.
[31:22] You up ahead. Stop.
[31:26] Someone. Screw that. I'd have to be
[31:29] crazy to stop.
[31:34] Damn, I'm running myself into the
[31:36] ground.
[31:38] I clearly sprayed on scent masking
[31:40] agent.
[31:42] And they can still keep up.
[31:45] Must be that piece of wolf meat. Uggh.
[31:55] [snorts]
[31:58] Damn. Is he even human?
[32:01] If I couldn't still smell the meat in
[32:02] his backpack,
[32:04] I'd have definitely lost him already. I
[32:06] can't go on. We're all in the same year.
[32:09] So, how is the gap this huge? Find a
[32:12] spot to camp and wait for us to come
[32:14] back for you.
[32:20] We still have to keep chasing. No
[32:22] choice. I can only head that way.
[32:32] Wong Ton way, stop running.
[32:34] There are so many of us. You can't get
[32:36] away.
[32:52] The chase ends right here. She jumped
[32:54] into the water. Damn. Does she have to
[32:56] try this hard? Forget it. We drove her
[32:59] into the river.
[33:02] Who knows if a girl like her will get
[33:03] hurt?
[33:07] Who was trying to corner her? Getting
[33:09] caught wouldn't have hurt her. Who knew
[33:10] she'd try this hard? Going into the
[33:12] water at night. If her clothes don't dry
[33:14] in time, she'll get sick, right? The way
[33:16] you all talk makes me sound like scum.
[33:18] Come on. Isn't it all for the credits
[33:19] anyway? Aren't they only doing this for
[33:20] the credits, too?
[33:29] teacher Chiao's way of running this. I
[33:30] didn't want to chase a girl either.
[33:33] Mainly, we just couldn't catch her.
[34:07] This girl,
[34:09] how does she have such a strong sense of
[34:10] danger?
[34:12] It's just freshman training.
[34:15] Getting caught only costs 40ome points.
[34:18] She could just earn them back later.
[34:24] Rainy days are always peak elimination
[34:26] time.
[34:28] I was hoping to see how they'd perform
[34:30] once they reached the desert. The
[34:31] remaining students should actually be
[34:33] thankful for this rain. Otherwise, the
[34:35] road ahead would be even harder.
[35:04] Wow, so sneaky.
[35:06] Deliberately not color coding the
[35:08] desert. Afraid we'd figure it out ahead
[35:10] of time. It's easy to lose your way in
[35:12] the desert. The temperature swings
[35:14] between day and night are huge. And most
[35:15] importantly, there's no water.
[35:28] Oh,
[35:36] you scared me.
[35:51] How did you know it was me? What if it
[35:53] were another team? When I came up, I saw
[35:56] half a footprint.
[35:59] You saw a footprint and still dared to
[36:00] come after it.
[36:02] Only half a footprint left. Other people
[36:05] wouldn't deliberately hide their tracks.
[36:07] The only ones who'd need to do that are
[36:08] the three of us.
[36:10] You ran into classmates? Yeah. Barely
[36:13] got away.
[36:16] Me, too. Did you know?
[36:19] It's not just our class that has
[36:21] elimination missions. There are others,
[36:23] too. There's another class whose class
[36:26] mission is to eliminate other classes
[36:28] teams. You ran into them. How many waves
[36:30] did you run into? One wave. It's been
[36:33] non-stop since day one.
[36:37] Add in the star beasts.
[36:39] And I barely closed my eyes since
[36:41] entering the mountain. You're a warrior.
[36:44] Managing to escape all that.
[36:49] What about you? Didn't sleep well last
[36:51] night, but the night before was okay.
[36:54] You're not going to ambush me, are you?
[36:56] We're all grasshoppers tied to the same
[36:57] string now. If you're out, Hang Yan and
[37:01] I take on even more fire.
[37:04] With a personality like that, he
[37:06] actually lasted three days on Jujing
[37:07] Mountain,
[37:09] believing whatever anyone tells him.
[37:26] Changing you. Changing you.
[37:30] Ah, the rain's basically stopped. I have
[37:32] to go. Got it. Be careful.
[37:39] Wait,
[37:41] what is it? Someone's coming. There are
[37:44] two teams down there chasing someone.
[37:47] They can't be chasing just one person,
[37:48] can they?
[37:51] They're heading this way.
[37:54] Let's split up, right? There's another
[37:57] team to the northeast. Watch out. Don't
[37:59] go that way.
[38:01] Thanks.
[38:12] Damn it, Wong Yen. Come down or I'll
[38:14] shoot.
[38:16] Wong Yen, it's only a few dozen credits.
[38:18] No need to take it this far. Falling
[38:20] from that height would really hurt you.
[38:22] Even that heavy rain didn't stop you
[38:24] from chasing me. And now you're worried
[38:26] I'll get hurt.
[38:34] You're class S2.
[38:37] Don't lump me together with you spoiled
[38:39] young masters and ladies. What do you
[38:41] all want?
[38:42] That's our classmate and my credits,
[38:44] too.
[38:46] Who are these people? We were just
[38:48] trying to scare Hangi. Why are they
[38:50] aiming like that? Which class are you
[38:52] even from? Your class has a point
[38:53] scoring mission, too. It's a B-class
[38:55] mission. Five points for each student
[38:57] eliminated from another class.
[39:00] And over 10 points for eliminating
[39:01] someone from Bclass or above.
[39:04] You just said your class S, right?
[39:09] Captain, that's 40 points.
[39:16] I've already heard
[39:18] only if you catch the three specific
[39:20] classes students.
[39:22] Do you get extra credits? Right.
[39:25] Did I forget to mention
[39:28] even if we're eliminated, our credits
[39:30] won't be wiped. Every one of us has
[39:32] already banked at least 20 credits. So
[39:35] even if we don't reach the finish, we
[39:37] won't lose the credits we've already
[39:38] earned. We don't want to fight you
[39:40] either. After all, your team's pretty
[39:43] strong.
[39:44] But after chasing this long, we can't
[39:46] leave empty-handed.
[39:48] So today, [music] we only want him.
[39:51] Don't think I don't know. You came up
[39:53] from behind to poach the catch.
[39:56] If you really want to fight for him,
[40:00] we've actually got one more person than
[40:01] you. Not that it matters. Anyway, folks
[40:04] with nothing to lose, don't fear anyone.
[40:08] Relax. We're all classmates here.
[40:11] We won't hurt him.
[40:15] It's not like we're outlaws.
[40:18] Besides, this is being live streamed.
[40:32] Damn it. Just come down on your own. We
[40:34] don't want to hurt anyone either. Anyone
[40:36] with half a brain should know.
[40:38] There's no point in resisting. It'll
[40:40] only get you more hurt. Damn. Did we
[40:41] look this smug just now, too? We look
[40:44] way too much like the villains.
[40:48] Damn it. I've never been in such a sorry
[40:49] state in my life. Come down. You're
[40:51] soaked through.
[40:53] Go back, take a hot shower, and get some
[40:55] rest.
[40:57] It's just 20 credits.
[40:59] After the training, we'll help you
[41:00] figure something out.
[41:10] All right, this time it's really over.
[41:13] There's someone up top who got caught,
[41:14] too.
[41:17] Ah,
[41:20] hang t.
[41:41] I don't know.
[41:59] No good.
[42:01] Hurry. Run.
[42:06] This thing is just meant to scare us. No
[42:08] firepower on it. He doesn't dare hurt
[42:10] us. Just come down and turn yourself in.
[42:13] You guessed right. I really can't hurt
[42:14] you,
[42:16] but I'd suggest you take cover first.
[42:21] Not good. Run.
[42:24] They spotted us long ago. Hurry.
[42:27] The whole swarm's enraged, and it wasn't
[42:29] even us who hit them.
[42:34] Still no good. You're about to be out.
[42:42] Ah,
[42:47] thanks. Don't mention it.
[42:49] Why did you come back? Thought about
[42:51] what you said. With one man down, the
[42:54] other two would face even more enemies.
[42:56] Can't this guy even manage small talk?
[42:59] While running, I came across a beehive.
[43:01] The main swarm wasn't inside. Only a few
[43:03] guard bees. I figure the swarm won't be
[43:05] far off. Thought maybe the scent blocker
[43:07] could come in handy.
[43:10] I've noted that another team's coming.
[43:13] Honestly, I'm getting a bit fed up.
[43:16] Me, too. I've got an idea. How'd he
[43:19] vanish again? Did another team beat us
[43:21] to him again? Hang Yan being Hang Yan.
[43:23] But we didn't hear any report of him
[43:24] being eliminated either.
[43:27] Hang Yan's credits are still up for
[43:29] grabs. Keep chasing.
[43:45] Announcement. Class S TI eliminated. 20
[43:47] credits deducted.
[43:49] Hunting credits reset. Class A TI. How
[43:52] many people in our class are named Tai?
[43:57] Potatoes. Potatoes. And more potatoes.
[44:00] Just how many did you dig up?
[44:02] 1 2 3 4 5 Damn. Where's Chaosi?
[44:07] Whoa. Where' Chai go? I didn't hear a
[44:10] thing.
[44:14] Forget it. Chase Hang Yan first. Grab
[44:16] the credits first.
[44:20] Hang Yan's over there. Hurry.
[44:23] Beat the other teams to it.
[44:32] Don't mind me. Go after Huang Yen first.
[44:36] Class S. Juan out.
[44:48] Class SPN eliminated. 20 credits
[44:51] deducted.
[44:52] Hunting credits reset to zero. Hurry.
[44:54] The captain's out. We have to catch him.
[44:57] Chase Wang Yan first.
[44:59] Who was it that just said that?
[45:06] Who's there?
[45:11] Now that you're out, you can't attack me
[45:13] anymore.
[45:14] Class Sgu and eliminated. 20 credits
[45:16] deducted.
[45:18] Hunting credits reset to zero. I've
[45:21] already disarmed your gun.
[45:23] Your teammates are out, too. There's no
[45:25] point in holding on.
[45:28] Go back, take a shower, and get some
[45:30] rest.
[45:34] Take both sets for now.
[45:46] Wian, let me borrow your clothes.
[45:49] I'll wash them and return them once
[45:51] we're out. I've got wild berries in my
[45:53] side pocket. Want some?
[45:55] Are you crazy handing supplies to the
[45:57] enemy?
[46:01] There's medicine and bandages in the
[46:03] outer pocket. You'll probably need them.
[46:05] Huge help. Can't believe you remember to
[46:07] bring these. Class S. Jean Jay
[46:09] eliminated. 20 credits deducted. Hunting
[46:12] credits reset to zero.
[46:15] Those eliminated. Don't doawle. Get on
[46:17] the aircraft now.
[46:21] Don't forget you three can't move as a
[46:23] group.
[46:25] Jang Jingu and Hang Yan should have set
[46:27] off already
[46:29] for water rounds. No need to worry about
[46:32] water in the desert now. Plus medicine
[46:34] and new weapons. Score. Better than
[46:38] honestly scavenging for supplies.
[46:40] Nothing beats a bit of quick robbery.
[46:47] Wow, this is good stuff.
[46:54] Thanks for nature's bounty.
[47:02] Crossing the desert next. We have to
[47:04] prep ahead.
[47:06] Food and water. Can't skimp on either.
[47:09] The temperature swings hard between day
[47:10] and night, so warmth and fuel matter,
[47:11] too. I've got goggles already. still
[47:14] missing gloves and sunscreen.
[47:18] By the time they reach the desert, they
[47:19] know what lies ahead. Hilarious. Just up
[47:22] in a tree sticking notes and memorizing
[47:23] at the same time. Hang too.
[47:27] The instructors didn't step in to stop
[47:28] it, which means this approach works.
[47:32] But the tactics need adjusting.
[47:39] Be careful from here on.
[47:49] Nice. We've got water.
[47:55] Thanks to nature and everyone else's
[47:56] generosity,
[48:00] they can't let them travel together, so
[48:02] they pull this trick. These three little
[48:03] brats are treating me like a fool.
[48:07] Haha.
[48:09] You lot still have the nerve to laugh.
[48:13] Six of you picked off one by one by
[48:14] their three and you still dare.
[48:17] Sit here enjoying the show. Watch the
[48:19] replay when you get back and you'll see
[48:20] how dumb you were. But he disarmed my
[48:23] gun.
[48:25] At that close range, gun gone. Couldn't
[48:27] you fight hand-to- hand? But he kept his
[48:29] gun trained on me and still said he'd
[48:31] take it.
[48:36] Instructor, it's my fault I didn't lead
[48:37] the team. Well, we know we were wrong,
[48:39] but yes, you didn't lead well. You knew
[48:40] the numbers were off, yet you still
[48:42] didn't gather everyone together. Kept
[48:43] marching single files so they could pick
[48:44] you off one by one. After you fell, you
[48:46] told your teammates to run first. Do you
[48:47] think that makes you some kind of hero?
[48:49] Can you hear the water slashing around
[48:50] in your head?
[49:01] Oh,
[49:04] [screaming]
[49:18] heat.
[49:43] At this rate, who dare mess with them?
[50:04] Finally reached the desert.
[50:11] Class B pillo eliminated. Class A Ding
[50:13] Fagia. Lucia Congdi eliminated. Hunting
[50:16] credits reset to zero. Class S captain
[50:19] eliminated. Can't be helped. 20 credits
[50:21] deducted. He's a half acquaintance.
[50:23] Lasting this long is already impressive.
[50:26] Another one down. The class A
[50:29] instructor's here. Something's not
[50:31] right.
[50:34] Laya, are you okay?
[50:39] Captain,
[50:42] you two go on ahead.
[50:44] Don't talk nonsense. How could we leave
[50:46] you behind? Listen to me.
[50:49] In the daytime, I can't keep up. I'll
[50:51] slow you down. But once night falls, my
[50:54] cold resistance and night vision
[50:55] abilities are all better than yours.
[50:58] Staying tied together does none of us
[51:00] any good.
[51:02] [gasps]
[51:03] At least she's got a head on her
[51:05] shoulders.
[51:11] If you run out of water or run into any
[51:14] danger, you can't handle yourself. Hit
[51:16] the alarm. Don't ever tough it out.
[51:18] Understand? Captain, I got into Chilean
[51:21] Military Academy on my own, you know.
[51:23] Don't treat me like a child.
[51:39] This thing, if I remember correctly,
[51:42] seems to be edible. Sandstorm advancing
[51:44] from west to east. ETA 3 minutes. Speed
[51:47] 70 kmh. All units, prepare for rescue.
[51:52] Once in the Mecca, switch on night
[51:54] vision and thermal. Ching Xang, watch
[51:55] for nearby students. No friendly fire.
[51:58] Understood.
[52:07] Uh-oh. We're not about to hit a
[52:08] sandstorm, are we?
[52:35] What is that? Vital signs are decent.
[52:40] No need to rescue him.
[52:50] Sir, you came up through Chilean
[52:51] Military Academy, too, didn't you?
[52:55] Yes, commander. I did as well.
[52:59] Never thought Chilin's freshman trial.
[53:01] Would still be around to this day. I'm
[53:03] off to Tangen for a meeting.
[53:06] When you're free, watch the live stream.
[53:08] Keep an eye out for promising talent.
[53:16] Work hard, kids.
[53:18] May the future be just like today.
[53:38] Ton way ti
[53:41] [crying]
[53:43] changing you still not hitting the alarm
[53:45] at this point. The alarm's already been
[53:46] sucked under, but I've stopped sinking
[53:48] any further. I want to see if I can
[53:50] climb out. It's just too soft around
[53:52] here. I can't get any traction. Quick,
[53:53] help me think of something. Since no
[53:55] one's come to rescue, it means he won't
[53:56] die for now. The instructor wants to let
[53:59] him struggle a while longer. Lie back.
[54:01] Lie flat on the sand to spread out your
[54:03] weight.
[54:04] Stop moving your legs for now.
[54:13] Grab on.
[54:15] Grab it. Slow down. Don't struggle.
[54:19] Kick your legs backward like you're
[54:20] swimming.
[54:29] Ditch your backpack.
[54:33] Hurry. Get out first. Then we'll figure
[54:35] it out.
[54:46] Thanks. Don't waste your water.
[54:50] Shame I've hardly got any supplies left
[54:52] either. Otherwise, I could see you a bit
[54:54] further along. Don't say that.
[54:58] Ooh, a wild lab rat.
[55:01] Which class are you from? Ran into
[55:03] quicksand.
[55:05] Thanks for nature's bounty.
[55:09] S
[55:15] Captain, I'll go after him.
[55:18] All right, be careful.
[55:21] Your teammates have all abandoned you.
[55:24] Since you're going out anyway, why not
[55:26] hand us those 10 points?
[55:29] Tell you what, let's be friends. Once
[55:31] we're out tomorrow, dinner's on me.
[55:35] This kid wasn't like this a couple days
[55:37] ago, was he?
[55:43] When did he start changing?
[55:45] After that run in last time.
[55:49] This kid sure knows how to learn from
[55:50] experience.
[55:54] Chilean Academyy's freshman this year
[55:56] are quite something.
[55:58] Hey Wuin Chu, so you spotted them. Fine,
[56:00] but why insist on coming over to provoke
[56:02] him? He wanted to check the top spot on
[56:03] the leaderboard and now he's about to
[56:06] blow it all right here. One-on-one. He
[56:07] might not necessarily lose. That kid's
[56:09] got nothing left on him.
[56:12] Quick intro. Jian Jingu, Srank soldier.
[56:15] Uh, at least that Yuan Lelay can still
[56:17] earn a dozen points.
[56:19] If he gets back fast enough
[56:22] and once more, Wong Tian
[56:25] Bank, but a lone hunter, raise your
[56:27] hands.
[56:37] H. Where's your alarm?
[56:39] Lost it.
[56:47] Tioni, don't move.
[56:49] Move again and I'll shoot you.
[56:57] I'm really about to pull the trigger.
[57:04] Damn, that's a head shot.
[57:24] I surrender. The alarm's in the pouch on
[57:27] my right thigh.
[57:32] Class B wins eliminated.
[57:38] Captain, I'm fine. Be careful. Stop
[57:41] struggling.
[57:43] That's quicksand. The more you struggle,
[57:45] the faster you sink.
[57:47] Class Bonlay eliminated.
[57:50] I I concede. I'm out.
[57:58] Changing Yu and that girl work well
[58:00] together.
[58:01] I just looked at Class S's rules.
[58:04] They're not allowed to travel together,
[58:06] so the tactics they came up with are
[58:08] reasonable enough. Wuin Shu values his
[58:11] teammates, too.
[58:13] He can read a situation and make a quick
[58:15] call.
[58:16] They're all promising talents.
[58:23] instructor. That girl said he's the real
[58:25] deal.
[58:27] I don't buy it. He must be hiding his
[58:29] true strength. He even threw a scorpion
[58:31] at me. And in the end, shot my alarm
[58:33] with a pellet. I never meant to quit.
[58:37] You can't beat him. So, you claim he's
[58:38] hiding his strength. Go on then, hide
[58:41] some and show me. I'm starting to doubt
[58:43] you're even beerank. Maybe you're
[58:45] actually Seirank. I was going to save
[58:48] the scolding for when we're back, but
[58:49] you insist on getting it over with right
[58:51] here. You when you get out, remember to
[58:54] return the gun to class B. Those are all
[58:57] accounted for.
[58:58] You charged in without even sizing up
[59:00] what you're up against. Check out you
[59:02] classy students. Woo. You're getting
[59:04] cocky, aren't you? Same loyalty all
[59:07] around.
[59:10] Ah,
[59:13] now I don't have to drop out and can
[59:14] keep moving.
[59:25] There's still a gap in physical
[59:26] conditioning.
[59:29] It's almost noon. Let's set up camp
[59:30] first.
[59:42] You bunch of students, are you using
[59:44] your own hair as bait?
[59:47] Old Jang heading over this early? Well,
[59:49] no matter who wins, someone always gets
[59:51] eliminated, right? In a place this hot,
[59:53] the sooner we pick them up, the sooner
[59:55] the kids get sent back. Jang's here.
[59:58] Camping a bit late today.
[01:00:01] Wait, why does that tent next to him
[01:00:03] look so familiar?
[01:00:05] It's fine. just a mecha pilot.
[01:00:09] Even if her hand-to-h hand is decent,
[01:00:11] she absolutely can't match an A-rank
[01:00:12] beast form soldier.
[01:00:15] After watching all these days, those
[01:00:17] three class S students really do have
[01:00:19] principles. Anyone who doesn't come to
[01:00:21] provoke them, they won't strike at
[01:00:23] first.
[01:00:25] Class A doesn't have a hunting mission.
[01:00:27] Laya won't touch him.
[01:00:30] But why do I keep having this ominous
[01:00:32] feeling?
[01:00:54] What do you want? So cute. Don't be
[01:00:58] scared.
[01:01:00] Um, hi. I'm Wan Tiane.
[01:01:04] What is he up to? What a question.
[01:01:08] The students just want to get to know
[01:01:09] each other, make friends.
[01:01:14] Hi. I don't think we're in the same
[01:01:16] class,
[01:01:19] right? I'm class S. You're class A.
[01:01:24] Jang's here. I just came to say hello.
[01:01:28] Don't be scared. If it's nothing, I'll
[01:01:30] be heading off. Sure.
[01:01:34] I was about to set off too.
[01:01:36] Want to go together?
[01:01:38] No need.
[01:01:45] Your voice sounds a little horse.
[01:01:48] Did you catch a cold?
[01:01:49] I've got cold medicine here. Want to
[01:01:51] take some?
[01:01:58] I think we've met before at the school
[01:02:00] cafeteria.
[01:02:01] Wonder if you remember me at all.
[01:02:05] You're that zebra.
[01:02:07] Zebra.
[01:02:10] I'm pretty sure I'm human.
[01:02:14] Ah,
[01:02:15] thanks. Cold medicine. Three pills a
[01:02:18] day. One each in the morning, noon, and
[01:02:19] evening. If there's inflammation, two
[01:02:21] anti-inflammatory pills will do. Got it.
[01:02:24] Thanks. Class s lub by eliminated. 20
[01:02:27] credits deducted.
[01:02:30] Hunting credits reset to zero.
[01:02:32] The name Lubai sounds a little familiar.
[01:02:37] But someone getting eliminated at this
[01:02:39] hour
[01:02:45] is honestly bizarre.
[01:02:48] Was it the route I picked? Did I
[01:02:50] perfectly dodge every spot where
[01:02:51] potatoes grow? Why does everyone's pack
[01:02:54] have this crystal food? That's both
[01:02:56] nutritious and filling. And I'm the only
[01:02:58] one who couldn't find a single one.
[01:03:14] The final night. These students still
[01:03:17] don't know the principal's playbook.
[01:03:21] The last night is the best time to
[01:03:22] ambush.
[01:03:40] What is that thing?
[01:04:02] That looks like a scorpion, doesn't it?
[01:04:05] Those tentacle-l like filaments are part
[01:04:07] of its body.
[01:04:09] This thing is best at using those little
[01:04:11] tentacles to quietly drag people into
[01:04:13] the sand and smother them. Drawing
[01:04:15] nutrients from their bodies. For it to
[01:04:17] reach this far and strike us means the
[01:04:18] main body is already close. With that
[01:04:21] many tentacles, how big is this
[01:04:22] scorpion? But these creatures are
[01:04:24] territorial. Escaping its hunting range
[01:04:26] shouldn't be much of a problem. Class B
[01:04:28] Fching Ping eliminated. Class S Duod
[01:04:30] eliminated. 20 credits deducted. Hunting
[01:04:32] credits reset to zero. Class A Meowong
[01:04:34] eliminated. Hunting credits reset to
[01:04:36] zero.
[01:05:03] Don't look back. Watch the path.
[01:05:21] It's the rescue instructors.
[01:05:33] Don't stop. It's still behind us.
[01:05:36] Haven't we cleared the scorpion's
[01:05:37] territory yet?
[01:05:44] Change direction. Change direction fast.
[01:05:47] There are scorpions this way, too.
[01:05:58] Run. It's angry.
[01:06:01] How does he know whether the scorpion's
[01:06:02] angry? My feet can barely touch the
[01:06:05] ground anymore.
[01:06:12] Basically, every Chilean cadet goes
[01:06:13] through this.
[01:06:16] Even if they haven't, they've definitely
[01:06:17] seen it.
[01:06:20] This time, they went straight for three
[01:06:21] of them.
[01:06:25] Looks like the principal has real
[01:06:26] competence in this class's strength.
[01:06:39] There are three scorpions.
[01:06:42] It's one yen.
[01:06:48] Ah, it came out.
[01:06:51] No, it went in.
[01:07:03] [screaming]
[01:07:09] This thing's only worth five points.
[01:07:21] This thing seems to fear high heat, but
[01:07:23] its height is pretty thick. Laser guns
[01:07:26] can't do much damage to it.
[01:07:36] So cool.
[01:07:37] Let's all aim and fire at the same spot.
[01:07:41] Everyone stay calm.
[01:07:50] It worked. Do it again.
[01:07:52] Yes, sir.
[01:08:11] Use fire.
[01:08:16] We have to burn it. Laser guns have too
[01:08:18] much energy. They deal damage before it
[01:08:20] ever catches fire. There's no time to
[01:08:22] get a blaze going.
[01:08:24] Is there a way? Hurry. The bugs keep
[01:08:27] multiplying.
[01:08:29] I've got it. Use a fuse.
[01:08:36] This time we burn the tail first.
[01:08:38] Seriously.
[01:09:00] Hurry. Do we have any tents left?
[01:09:04] My tent
[01:09:06] is fireproof.
[01:09:12] Damn it. They only released three
[01:09:13] scorpions.
[01:09:15] Where the hell did this fourth one come
[01:09:16] from?
[01:09:18] The commander of district 9 just
[01:09:19] finished a call with me and confirmed
[01:09:21] it. How are the students? The kids can
[01:09:24] still hold up. One more or one less
[01:09:26] isn't a big deal.
[01:09:29] Good. You and the other instructors do
[01:09:31] everything to keep the students safe.
[01:09:33] That three-headed scorpion isn't even in
[01:09:35] its adult form yet. You see the reality
[01:09:36] of it. Cut a sample from each scorpion
[01:09:38] and send them back for testing.
[01:09:40] I have a bad hunch.
[01:09:42] Understood.
[01:09:45] Could it be?
[01:09:49] At such close range, why would four
[01:09:50] scorpions gather together?
[01:09:55] Scorpions are highly territorial.
[01:09:57] Normally, they wouldn't cluster like
[01:09:58] this unless they're one family.
[01:10:08] Don't act rashly yet. They haven't even
[01:10:11] dealt with them themselves.
[01:10:24] [screaming]
[01:10:27] [snorts]
[01:10:33] Uh uh.
[01:10:36] Whoa. Such tiny eyes
[01:10:39] hidden beneath such a huge mouth.
[01:10:42] And it's so close.
[01:10:47] Mary, save him.
[01:10:52] Got it.
[01:11:26] You're way too bold.
[01:11:29] But it's already
[01:11:31] I didn't raise my hands to quit.
[01:11:36] The way the instructor came to save me
[01:11:38] just now was so cool, wasn't it? That
[01:11:41] metallic finish is really something.
[01:11:44] You know, I can feel your little moves,
[01:11:45] right?
[01:11:49] Instructor, I'm not eliminated, am I?
[01:11:57] We won.
[01:11:59] We won. [screaming]
[01:12:01] The sky is already bright.
[01:12:04] I'm completely spent.
[01:12:07] Thanks. It's what we instructors are
[01:12:09] here to do.
[01:12:15] HM, you don't want the tent anymore.
[01:12:18] Damn. Why is my voice like this? My
[01:12:20] throat's only swelling up now. Talk
[01:12:22] less. You can leave today. No need to
[01:12:25] camp. Carrying it further is too heavy.
[01:12:28] Do you want this? Good quality. You
[01:12:30] could use it again.
[01:12:34] Ah, your family's been unfair to you.
[01:12:40] You want it back again?
[01:12:43] I'll give it to you once we're out.
[01:12:46] Thanks.
[01:12:49] Shut it.
[01:12:58] Who's to blame?
[01:13:00] so reckless. Insisting on chasing after
[01:13:02] her temple.
[01:13:08] Time to head out. You two go first.
[01:13:12] Doesn't the instructor forbid us from
[01:13:14] traveling together? Then you go first.
[01:13:17] He'll go in the middle. I'll set out
[01:13:19] last so I can rest a bit longer.
[01:13:22] I'm exhausted.
[01:13:24] Ow. What's this hard thing?
[01:13:30] A rose stone, huh? Isn't this the one
[01:13:33] mom told me to bring? A specialty of
[01:13:35] Shimostar? It's a fragment of a sandworm
[01:13:36] nest. The color is very even, too. What
[01:13:39] luck. It was under your head. Keep it as
[01:13:41] a souvenir. So, rose stone is actually a
[01:13:43] fragment of a sandworm nest. Damn.
[01:13:48] I'm heading out first.
[01:13:50] Be careful on the way.
[01:13:53] I'm off. See you outside.
[01:14:07] Class s Wong Taye completed the freshman
[01:14:09] challenge plus 40 points.
[01:14:12] Hunting credits doubled 90.2 credits
[01:14:14] total.
[01:14:17] First congratulations to everyone on
[01:14:19] completing this freshman training. Your
[01:14:22] credits will refresh automatically. You
[01:14:24] can check them on the light panel once
[01:14:25] you're back. Rest tomorrow, the day
[01:14:27] after, at 8 a.m. sharp. Report to class
[01:14:29] S in the new academic building.
[01:14:31] Understood.
[01:14:36] Welcome home. Yeah.
[01:14:46] [gasps]
[01:14:52] Master's physical health and mental
[01:14:55] well-being are both very poor. Shall I
[01:14:57] contact your private doctor for you?
[01:15:01] No need. Just fill the bathtub first.
[01:15:04] Calling him would be a disaster.
[01:15:06] With old Wong's temper, he'd make sure
[01:15:08] the whole world knew.
[01:15:14] Shall we? Freshman training's over.
[01:15:17] Give dad a video call. Yeah. Let Dad see
[01:15:20] you're bathing.
[01:15:22] I'll call you later. No rush. Take your
[01:15:24] time washing up.
[01:15:27] Butler, put my clothes in the washing
[01:15:29] machine.
[01:15:31] Yes, master.
[01:15:42] Mom. Dad. Shaw. Oh, how did you lose so
[01:15:46] much weight? She's tanned. The sun on
[01:15:49] Schwamo Star is brutal. Dark makes her
[01:15:51] look thinner. She really is thinner. Her
[01:15:52] little face has gone hollow. Is J
[01:15:54] Military Academy really this harsh?
[01:15:55] Honey, didn't you say Jen was more
[01:15:56] relaxed than First Military Academy?
[01:15:58] [music] Sweetheart, can you keep holding
[01:15:59] on?
[01:16:00] It's freshman training. A little
[01:16:02] hardship is normal. Classes officially
[01:16:04] start the day after tomorrow. I'll eat
[01:16:05] well and put a back on soon. Fine. We'll
[01:16:08] keep an eye on it then. This week's
[01:16:10] groceries should have arrived, right? I
[01:16:12] see the butler already signed for them.
[01:16:14] They arrived. All very fresh. Thanks,
[01:16:16] Dad. Why is this child always so formal?
[01:16:19] How are things over there? Adjusting to
[01:16:21] the school. How's it all going? Anyone
[01:16:22] hard to get along with? She's great. The
[01:16:25] instructors have gorgeous Mecca. My
[01:16:27] classmates are all nice. Send me a Mecca
[01:16:29] quick. Arti wants a Mecca now. Honey, do
[01:16:32] you know the head of Taiha?
[01:16:34] I could get to know him. I was just
[01:16:37] saying it. Don't you dare buy one. The
[01:16:39] school will issue Mecca. Let me settle
[01:16:41] in first. Besides, the son of Tai's head
[01:16:43] is in my class. He's a good guy. Once
[01:16:45] we're closer, maybe he'll even get me a
[01:16:47] discount.
[01:16:49] That would be Tai's eldest son, right?
[01:16:52] He is about your age. Their family has a
[01:16:54] younger son, too, right? But that one
[01:16:56] was born, too. Huangai's previous wife.
[01:16:59] Oh, so that's it. Good thing I didn't
[01:17:00] talk to him too deeply. That would have
[01:17:02] been so awkward. Huang Tai actually let
[01:17:04] his son go to Schwamo.
[01:17:06] Seems the school we picked isn't bad.
[01:17:10] Mom, dad, I never got to ask you. When
[01:17:13] did you donate two buildings to the
[01:17:14] school? Weren't my grades good enough?
[01:17:17] Ah, I'm not too clear on that. Ask your
[01:17:20] dad. Haha. You didn't know?
[01:17:23] Our family's company has always placed
[01:17:25] great importance on education. We've
[01:17:27] built more elementary schools than we
[01:17:28] can count.
[01:17:34] Wow. Haha. That many?
[01:17:41] Even if I totally coast, I could scrape
[01:17:43] through to year three.
[01:17:49] Wian, aren't you something? Not one
[01:17:52] single message to me trying to cut ties
[01:17:54] with your sister who's at Chilean
[01:17:55] Military Academy that you won't even
[01:17:56] reply with a text. What's the deal with
[01:17:59] Chayang Wong? Is he targeting you? Let
[01:18:01] me know when you're out. We finished
[01:18:02] training. Dead tired. How's it going
[01:18:05] over there? Adjusting. Okay.
[01:18:09] I saw the Chilan school forum say you
[01:18:11] all went into the mountains. But what's
[01:18:13] with these photos? How'd you end up in
[01:18:16] such a sorry state? Didn't they say the
[01:18:18] Federation's first school was the one
[01:18:19] that wrecks people? Is Chen this intense
[01:18:21] too? Can you handle it?
[01:18:24] Maybe you should just come back. Isn't
[01:18:25] this from that rainy day when I sat in
[01:18:27] the cave staring blankly at the rain?
[01:18:37] [gasps]
[01:18:42] So, did that to guy bully you?
[01:18:45] The Federation has an education
[01:18:46] complaint hotline. You know that? Let me
[01:18:48] tell you, some people just resent the
[01:18:49] rich.
[01:18:51] Uh, he just thinks your big sister here
[01:18:53] is gifted.
[01:19:28] This counts as a personal attack. Cyber
[01:19:31] savvy.
[01:19:34] Congratulations, Junior, on passing your
[01:19:36] freshman training. Senior, from what I
[01:19:37] saw, Pinkybo seems to have been left in
[01:19:39] the desert forever. Poor little Ping.
[01:19:46] Senior, why so formal? Junior, you're
[01:19:48] one of Chaang Wong's people, too. Senior
[01:19:50] won't do you wrong. Senior, there's a
[01:19:52] good thing here, too. Junior, are you
[01:19:54] interested? What is it? A plant
[01:19:56] detector. You know, Junior, you
[01:19:58] perfectly avoided all the edible plants.
[01:19:59] Your plant avoidance stat is off the
[01:20:00] charts. Senior would have recommended
[01:20:02] this to you back then. The most common
[01:20:04] thing at GG Mountain is potatoes. Add
[01:20:06] new beasts and other wild greens. The
[01:20:08] school never worried anyone would go
[01:20:09] hungry. But you're truly one of a kind.
[01:20:11] I hear the school has already marked out
[01:20:14] the route you took all by itself. They
[01:20:16] even had students from the agriculture
[01:20:17] base bring some edible things over.
[01:20:19] Afraid someone might pass through there
[01:20:20] at night in the future and get
[01:20:21] eliminated by starvation, which would be
[01:20:22] bad. You mean I perfectly avoided every
[01:20:24] food source.
[01:20:27] Well put.
[01:20:29] But please don't say anymore.
[01:20:33] Mm.
[01:20:39] Butler, turn on the air purifier.
[01:20:42] Master,
[01:20:51] testing your spirit power and physique.
[01:20:56] Test complete.
[01:20:58] Your spirit power is a plus. Physique a
[01:21:00] plus.
[01:21:03] I came to Chile precisely because this
[01:21:05] military academy isn't as aggressive as
[01:21:06] first military academy, but having four
[01:21:08] scorpions appear at once in the final
[01:21:10] freshman training doesn't quite fit
[01:21:12] Chilean's usual play safe style. You
[01:21:14] could tell from the live stream, too.
[01:21:16] The instructors up there in their Mecca
[01:21:18] are all veterans of harsh combat. So,
[01:21:20] something unexpected really did happen,
[01:21:22] right?
[01:21:26] Was it that they didn't expect the
[01:21:27] sandworms to drive them together? Or is
[01:21:30] the count wrong?
[01:21:32] After dismissal, everyone left in such a
[01:21:34] rush. I haven't seen a single instructor
[01:21:36] since I left the dorm.
[01:21:40] So, where did everyone go?
[01:21:43] After testing, two of the scorpions
[01:21:46] are related to the last three-headed
[01:21:48] scorpion.
[01:21:50] Those three scorpions were only released
[01:21:53] into the desert two weeks before the
[01:21:54] event began. Add to that earlier phase
[01:21:56] when the students spent five or six days
[01:21:58] on the other side of Gigi Mountain,
[01:22:00] which means these scorpions breeding and
[01:22:03] growth rates have both accelerated.
[01:22:06] A newborn scorpion in under 21 days grew
[01:22:10] to over 10 m long and it even mutated.
[01:22:15] I already understand this matter. When
[01:22:17] the commander returns, I'll report it to
[01:22:19] him. It might just be an extreme
[01:22:20] isolated case. After all, the other new
[01:22:22] beasts still haven't. to find a
[01:22:24] situation like this. Mim, handle it as
[01:22:25] you see fit. If you need anything, I'll
[01:22:27] cooperate anytime.
[01:22:29] Yes, teacher. Jiao Manley, don't let
[01:22:33] word of this get out for now.
[01:22:36] Understood. Good. No matter how the new
[01:22:39] beasts evolve. The Federation's military
[01:22:41] spirit will never be broken. I watched
[01:22:44] this year's freshman training live
[01:22:45] stream, too. There are quite a few
[01:22:48] promising talents in there. He shall
[01:22:50] your commander asked the school for live
[01:22:52] stream access. You've watched it, right?
[01:22:54] I have. Teacher Jeene's freshman this
[01:22:56] year all have strong personalities. Even
[01:22:58] though they just enrolled, they've all
[01:22:59] got some minor flaws, more or less, but
[01:23:01] that Jian Jingu is dual Srank, right?
[01:23:03] You can tell her foundation is rock
[01:23:05] solid. Jean Laya from class A isn't bad
[01:23:07] either. A half beast's physique really
[01:23:08] is formidable. In the command track,
[01:23:10] Hong Yan and Wuin Shui both performed
[01:23:12] well. This class might just produce a
[01:23:14] few tactical masters.
[01:23:16] And that W toni from class S. He's
[01:23:18] actually a mecha pilot. Teacher Chiao.
[01:23:20] His physique should be higher than Bank,
[01:23:21] right? That kid's spirit power and
[01:23:23] physique don't quite match up.
[01:23:26] His physique seems to have been forced
[01:23:27] up by sheer will in a short span of
[01:23:29] time. What worries me now is his spirit
[01:23:31] power falling behind later. Compared to
[01:23:32] other combat types, a mega pilot spirit
[01:23:34] power grows relatively fast. I remember
[01:23:36] that little girl. A lot of the time she
[01:23:38] acts more like an old fogy than I do.
[01:23:40] Keep an eye on her. try within one year
[01:23:42] to pull his spirit power up to a
[01:23:44] otherwise it'll get very dangerous
[01:23:45] later. I'll give it a shot. There's also
[01:23:49] Hani. [music] I observed that kid's
[01:23:51] perception and it's very close to
[01:23:52] changing use. If I'm not mistaken, his
[01:23:55] physique can't keep up. You think of a
[01:23:57] way for him, too.
[01:23:59] These pampered young masters and ladies,
[01:24:02] their skill imbalance is far too severe.
[01:24:04] Two of them in a single class S. Do they
[01:24:06] not value their lives? Haha. What's
[01:24:09] wrong? Chowo.
[01:24:11] Weren't you the one who specifically
[01:24:12] applied to me to become class S's
[01:24:13] adviser? I heard that before freshman
[01:24:16] training even started, you targeted
[01:24:17] those three students. Now that the
[01:24:19] training is over, act like the role
[01:24:21] model teacher you're supposed to be and
[01:24:23] teach those kids properly. Oh, I see all
[01:24:26] three of those kids have high credits.
[01:24:30] If they end up resenting you and skip
[01:24:32] your classes, that would be a real riot.
[01:24:35] Sure enough, only the principal can keep
[01:24:36] him in line. Those old-timers on the
[01:24:38] board say tomorrow they want to hear
[01:24:40] your report.
[01:24:41] I won't be going. Principal, remember to
[01:24:43] prepare in advance. Can I not? Ah, Jyn
[01:24:46] hasn't added new teaching equipment in
[01:24:48] who knows how many years. We even put up
[01:24:50] two new buildings. They'll be ready to
[01:24:51] use tomorrow. I'll take you to see them.
[01:24:53] The more the kids are exposed to the
[01:24:55] latest things, the broader their
[01:24:56] horizons will be. You teachers, guide
[01:24:58] them well. Next year, let those kids
[01:24:59] take part in this competition more. Real
[01:25:01] combat is the fastest way to grow. What
[01:25:03] are you looking at me for? I've never
[01:25:05] written a self-criticism report.
[01:25:09] Don't panic.
[01:25:11] Like you said, they can't do anything to
[01:25:13] you.
[01:25:16] The Federation summoning us back this
[01:25:18] time means this isn't an isolated
[01:25:19] mutation.
[01:25:22] It really is a new beast. Their breeding
[01:25:23] and aggression have both changed.
[01:25:25] They're working on a solution now. But
[01:25:27] how could this much change happen so
[01:25:29] suddenly? No one knows the exact cause.
[01:25:32] The Federation still hasn't found a
[01:25:34] measure to solve it at the root.
[01:25:36] All they can do is have a step up the
[01:25:38] search and clear operations.
[01:25:39] He shall talk it over with chief of
[01:25:41] staff fan,
[01:25:42] raise the number and frequency of
[01:25:44] interstellar patrols, rework the leave
[01:25:46] schedule, too.
[01:25:48] The newbies mutations haven't caused any
[01:25:49] serious consequences yet, but our people
[01:25:51] out there need to stay on high alert.
[01:25:54] Yes, sir.
[01:25:58] First place, class S, Janjing Yu, 115
[01:26:02] credits.
[01:26:04] Second place, class S, Hangi, 108.2
[01:26:07] credits.
[01:26:09] Third place, Class S, Wang Tiane, 90.2
[01:26:12] credits.
[01:26:23] Classmate Shu, I've already washed your
[01:26:25] clothes clean. Thank you.
[01:26:29] I watched the live stream afterward. Is
[01:26:31] your neck all right? Yeah, running into
[01:26:33] a scorpion that huge. Luckily, it didn't
[01:26:36] hurt the bone. 20 minutes in the
[01:26:38] treatment pod and I was fine. Thanks
[01:26:39] also to the anti-inflammatory medicine
[01:26:40] you gave me. That's good. Oh, right. I
[01:26:43] still have your gloves and socks here.
[01:26:46] Keep the socks. You can keep them. No,
[01:26:48] just throw them out. Sorry, I didn't
[01:26:50] realize I'd packed too few socks myself.
[01:26:54] As long as it helped. I'm glad. Then
[01:26:57] let's add each other as friends. Mom, I
[01:26:59] added Yida Technologies daughter. All
[01:27:13] right, freshman training is over.
[01:27:17] Next comes formal classes.
[01:27:20] Among you, there's the command track,
[01:27:22] the mecha pilot track, the individual
[01:27:24] combat track, and the logistics track.
[01:27:27] The class schedule was sent to your
[01:27:28] light brains on day one.
[01:27:30] You've all looked at it, right? Yes,
[01:27:33] sir. Good.
[01:27:36] You should have checked already. To
[01:27:37] advance smoothly to year two, you need
[01:27:39] at least 40 credits a year. Professional
[01:27:42] courses are mandatory. Electives or
[01:27:44] entering competitions can both earn you
[01:27:46] extra credits. Of course, there are
[01:27:47] other means, too. Your senior summed it
[01:27:49] up on the form more thoroughly than I
[01:27:50] could. Go read it yourselves. The class
[01:27:51] S group chat is now officially
[01:27:52] established. The channel's already set
[01:27:54] up. Everyone, open your light brains and
[01:27:55] join. From now on, any class S
[01:27:57] announcement, I'll post right here. Keep
[01:28:00] an eye on it at all times. I won't
[01:28:02] accept the excuse of not having seen it.
[01:28:04] You can even mute everyone else
[01:28:06] and read only my messages. When the
[01:28:08] classes s room has no class, it'll be
[01:28:11] used as a study room. Don't leave your
[01:28:13] personal belongings here. One month from
[01:28:15] now, the school will based on each of
[01:28:17] your situations. Issue a suitable mecca
[01:28:19] to each of you. So, I don't recommend
[01:28:21] buying one in advance. Also, electives
[01:28:23] must be registered today. The few I name
[01:28:25] stay behind. Everyone else can head to
[01:28:26] class according to your schedules. One
[01:28:28] last reminder,
[01:28:29] keep the school rules firmly in mind.
[01:28:32] Yes, sir.
[01:28:36] The electives I just mentioned.
[01:28:38] Did you all hear them? We heard.
[01:28:42] Based on you three's credits, you
[01:28:44] actually don't have to take any. But
[01:28:46] since you've come to a military academy,
[01:28:48] I'm guessing you're not so unambitious.
[01:28:51] So, which ones do you want to take? I
[01:28:52] want to take agile marksmanship,
[01:28:54] advanced body combat, and vehicle
[01:28:56] operation. Those three mm
[01:29:04] register with those
[01:29:12] psychological warfare and information
[01:29:14] warfare, strategy and campaign studies,
[01:29:16] consciousness defense and counter
[01:29:17] interrogation. Teacher, these don't seem
[01:29:20] to be what I chose, but these are what
[01:29:22] you now need most.
[01:29:25] I knew AO the Hell King wouldn't be this
[01:29:26] kind.
[01:29:27] These courses all but say outright that
[01:29:30] Jian Jingu has no brains. The first two
[01:29:32] you chose, the individual combat tracks
[01:29:34] professional courses will cover. Just
[01:29:36] practice more on your own. Judging by
[01:29:38] your freshman training performance, your
[01:29:39] top priority is to grow some more brains
[01:29:42] on the battlefield. A brainless soldier,
[01:29:44] no matter how strong, won't survive
[01:29:45] long. As for that vehicle operation
[01:29:47] course, you can take it if you want, but
[01:29:49] manage your own time. What can these
[01:29:51] courses actually teach me?
[01:29:54] Interstellar strategy and campaign
[01:29:56] studies.
[01:29:57] My dad seems really interested in this
[01:29:59] one.
[01:30:00] And why consciousness, defense, and
[01:30:02] counter interrogation?
[01:30:04] Defend against whom? I'm just a soldier.
[01:30:06] Would anyone actually interrogate me?
[01:30:10] And you?
[01:30:13] Interstellar law and military
[01:30:14] regulations. Zero gravity micropulsion
[01:30:16] combat. Interstellar engineering and
[01:30:18] mecha restoration and modification.
[01:30:20] Study engineering law and military
[01:30:21] regulations on your own. Once you
[01:30:23] actually enlist, the military will teach
[01:30:25] it too. Mental defense and
[01:30:26] self-cognition.
[01:30:30] Neural resilience and mental rhythm
[01:30:31] regulation.
[01:30:34] Your physique is already a rank. You
[01:30:36] still aren't thinking about how to raise
[01:30:37] your spirit power fast. Do you know how
[01:30:39] much a single Mecca within a squad
[01:30:41] matters? Without you, an entire squad
[01:30:43] quickly loses its combat ability.
[01:30:46] What good is high personal physique,
[01:30:47] then? These two courses are mandatory.
[01:30:49] As for the rest, decide for yourself.
[01:30:52] Oh,
[01:30:54] teacher. What do you think I should
[01:30:56] take?
[01:30:57] Command bearing and presence
[01:30:58] cultivation.
[01:31:00] Interstellar diplomacy and etiquette,
[01:31:01] advanced body combat, special
[01:31:04] operations. Teacher, I'm in the command
[01:31:06] track. Of course, I know.
[01:31:10] I'll consider it. The reason you three
[01:31:12] came out completely intact and earned so
[01:31:14] many points, too, isn't because you're
[01:31:15] all that impressive, but because this is
[01:31:17] only a military academy. Had those
[01:31:18] chasing you been enemies instead of
[01:31:20] classmates and dared to use firearms,
[01:31:21] even just laser guns, you three would
[01:31:23] have died 10,000 times over by now. Was
[01:31:25] calling you brainless unfair, you
[01:31:26] reckless fool?
[01:31:30] Why? After spraying seven layers of
[01:31:31] masking agent, could the scorpion still
[01:31:33] find you?
[01:31:35] The scorpion has no nose. It hunts prey
[01:31:37] purely by sensing vibrations. As long as
[01:31:40] you're breathing, it can find you.
[01:31:42] Good thing it didn't have many attack
[01:31:44] methods. If like the other new beasts,
[01:31:46] it could spit venom or breathe fire.
[01:31:48] We'd have been finished. You bunch from
[01:31:50] class S. Why do you insist on sitting
[01:31:52] with me?
[01:31:54] Hey, aren't we comrades?
[01:31:56] We all fought the scorpion together.
[01:31:59] M. It wasn't just us few who fought it.
[01:32:03] But didn't we already know each other
[01:32:04] from before? You even flew me around
[01:32:06] like a kite back then. What do you mean
[01:32:08] flew you like a kite? That was because
[01:32:10] you ran too slow. I was afraid the
[01:32:11] scorpion would sweep you away. I know.
[01:32:14] That's why I'm drinking calcium
[01:32:15] fortified nutrient fluid now. Never seen
[01:32:17] this new Yeida technology product
[01:32:19] before.
[01:32:20] Does it work? Whether it does or not is
[01:32:23] none of your business. Anyone over 2 m
[01:32:25] isn't allowed to think about getting
[01:32:26] taller. Hey.
[01:32:30] Oh, right, Leila.
[01:32:32] I still remember. You said back then
[01:32:34] that the scorpion was angry. How did you
[01:32:36] know it was angry?
[01:32:38] Tracing back through history, half
[01:32:40] beasts and new beasts actually share the
[01:32:42] same origin.
[01:32:44] So, half beasts are fairly sensitive to
[01:32:46] new beasts emotions.
[01:32:48] Isn't that basically a living radar?
[01:32:50] When fighting new beasts, you can
[01:32:52] clearly sense what your opponent is
[01:32:53] thinking. That's incredible. So, can you
[01:32:55] predict a new beast's movements? What
[01:32:57] move it'll make? Where it wants to bite?
[01:32:59] You can tell all of it. Not that finely.
[01:33:03] Star beasts fight on instinct.
[01:33:06] At most, only when we're close. Can I
[01:33:08] sense a little of their emotions? Even
[01:33:11] that's really strong. When humans are
[01:33:13] enraged or overjoyed,
[01:33:15] they easily leave openings. Maybe star
[01:33:17] beasts are the same. This radar is
[01:33:20] pretty handy.
[01:33:21] If I could develop it and mount it on a
[01:33:23] Mecca.
[01:33:25] Not much point. In combat, every split
[01:33:27] second counts. No matter what mood the
[01:33:30] opponent's in, we have to wipe it out.
[01:33:33] Best to kill at the moment it shows its
[01:33:34] head. Otherwise, those engineers would
[01:33:36] have added this feature long ago.
[01:33:39] Hey,
[01:33:41] true enough.
[01:33:46] Yo,
[01:33:48] thanks for the mask that day.
[01:33:52] Don't mention it. We're all classmates.
[01:34:07] teacher said once our meccas arrive,
[01:34:09] he'll first walk us through
[01:34:10] disassembling them. Then we can modify
[01:34:12] and install parts. I've been waiting for
[01:34:13] this day for so long. Shouldn't a Mecca
[01:34:15] be put on right away and taken into
[01:34:17] battle.
[01:34:31] The first time you wear a Mecca, it must
[01:34:33] be done with an adviser present.
[01:34:36] Once you receive a Mecca, no renting,
[01:34:38] reselling, dismantling, or selling off
[01:34:40] its parts is allowed. If a Mecca is
[01:34:43] damaged or lost, handle it yourself.
[01:34:46] The school won't be responsible for
[01:34:47] replacements. Piloting a Mecca above
[01:34:49] your level is strictly forbidden.
[01:34:51] Whoever has noted all of this, come to
[01:34:53] me to collect your Mecca. After
[01:34:55] collecting it, don't leave. Shortly,
[01:34:57] we'll head to the dedicated field to
[01:34:58] practice piloting together. This Mecca
[01:35:00] is the ranch,
[01:35:02] a beerank light mecca.
[01:35:08] Now go put it on and test out the attack
[01:35:10] shield.
[01:35:14] What's the third item on the list of
[01:35:16] rules? Teacher, this is entrapment.
[01:35:19] And you, you dumb fish, actually took
[01:35:21] the bait. Go stand over there in a bit.
[01:35:24] Recite every one of the rules back to
[01:35:26] me.
[01:35:27] This is the Wong Tian way concentration
[01:35:29] type Mecca.
[01:35:33] Your major's teacher tells me you're
[01:35:35] very interested in taking things apart.
[01:35:36] I won't dismantle it and sell it off.
[01:35:39] What are you talking about?
[01:35:45] You two actually both got medium Mecca.
[01:35:48] A commander and a Mecca engineer. Isn't
[01:35:50] a light Mecca easier to move around in?
[01:35:52] I think it's pretty good. Teacher Lean
[01:35:54] said, "A medium Mecca can carry more.
[01:35:56] For a commander, it works fine either
[01:35:58] way. Each has its own advantages, but I
[01:36:00] thought you'd end up with a medium one.
[01:36:01] The skills teacher says my compatibility
[01:36:03] is high and my burst power is strong, so
[01:36:05] I'm better suited to developing toward
[01:36:06] assault soldier. My family thinks so,
[01:36:08] too." They told me to try it first and
[01:36:10] switch later if it doesn't work out.
[01:36:12] Once your big cis becomes a top tier
[01:36:13] mecha engineer, [laughter]
[01:36:15] whatever you want, I can add it on for
[01:36:17] you. Time to head to the training field.
[01:36:27] When I call your name, come up.
[01:36:29] Everyone else, stay seated. First up,
[01:36:35] Rantes
[01:36:52] first. Get your limbs moving.
[01:36:54] Try raising your right arm.
[01:37:01] Run one lap around the training field.
[01:37:10] Good. A few kicks now.
[01:37:16] Awesome. The mech is hard to control,
[01:37:19] but awesome. If I could run two more
[01:37:21] laps, I could definitely push the speed
[01:37:23] higher. After two laps, your mental
[01:37:25] strength won't hold up. Hurry and wipe
[01:37:27] off. Don't smear your sweat on me.
[01:37:35] Uh
[01:37:47] That was
[01:38:15] First time in a Mecca.
[01:38:17] And you dare dance in front of the
[01:38:18] rising sun king? It's got to be you.
[01:38:20] Haha.
[01:38:35] I'm sorry about the containment zone
[01:38:36] that day.
[01:38:39] Uh, it's all in the past
[01:38:42] that day. I don't know what I was
[01:38:44] thinking.
[01:38:45] It was like my brain just stopped
[01:38:47] working.
[01:38:50] I just felt it couldn't end there.
[01:38:53] I'm still not quite cut out to be a
[01:38:54] soldier.
[01:38:57] You don't need to think that way.
[01:39:00] I talked it over with my family and my
[01:39:02] teacher with a mindset like mine. At
[01:39:04] least for now, I'm not suited to be a
[01:39:06] soldier. So, I decided to transfer to
[01:39:09] the logistics department. No one wants a
[01:39:10] teammate to pull a gun on them.
[01:39:13] It was just an accident.
[01:39:15] There's really no need. Besides, we were
[01:39:16] on opposing sides at the time. Your
[01:39:18] reasoning makes sense.
[01:39:19] Actually, I know I have this flaw. The
[01:39:22] moment I hit an emergency, I panic and
[01:39:23] lose control. It's just that my father
[01:39:26] was a soldier back then, and I always
[01:39:28] looked up to him, which is how I got
[01:39:29] this dream.
[01:39:32] This decision isn't because of you.
[01:39:35] It's for my own sake.
[01:39:39] Later, I went to see a psychologist,
[01:39:41] too.
[01:39:42] He said if I kept going, Yida would
[01:39:45] carry everyone. To be honest, my sleep
[01:39:48] quality has gotten better lately. But I
[01:39:50] still felt I should come and apologize
[01:39:52] to you. If because of me, you ended up
[01:39:55] with a psychological block down the
[01:39:56] road. Don't worry, I'm fine.
[01:39:58] You found the major that truly suits
[01:40:00] you, and that's really great. You'll be
[01:40:02] a logistics department classmate from
[01:40:03] now on. If you ever get the chance, you
[01:40:05] have to support me. We soldiers are
[01:40:07] counting on you logistics folks. I'll do
[01:40:09] my best. It seems we haven't added each
[01:40:11] other as friends yet. Let's add each
[01:40:13] other.
[01:40:15] I'm from class B. I'll add a note for
[01:40:17] you.
[01:40:18] Mm. O.
[01:40:27] You and Chongpoo made up. When did
[01:40:30] things go sour? He came to apologize. He
[01:40:33] was terrified back then, too. Well, it's
[01:40:36] my fault for being too strong. When my
[01:40:38] power bursts out, it really can scare
[01:40:40] people. I never considered how much
[01:40:42] others hearts could take.
[01:40:44] You didn't pack up your food yesterday.
[01:40:46] I had you box it.
[01:40:50] [clears throat]
[01:40:54] He already transferred
[01:40:56] from soldier to logistics.
[01:40:59] Just because of that day, the right
[01:41:01] choice
[01:41:03] on the battlefield. There's no margin
[01:41:05] for error. If he made the wrong judgment
[01:41:07] or decision
[01:41:10] in a situation like that, it would only
[01:41:12] cause more pain later.
[01:41:16] I know.
[01:41:18] That's why I even added him as a friend.
[01:41:21] Scouting out excellent logistics
[01:41:22] personnel starting now. My foresight is
[01:41:25] good enough to be a commander.
[01:41:29] The piloting class is about to start.
[01:41:31] Hurry, I still have to go change my
[01:41:33] clothes.
[01:41:44] Ila didn't come to lunch again today.
[01:41:47] M. It's been 4 days without running into
[01:41:48] her, right? But she always shows up to
[01:41:50] class on time. Maybe she bought nutrient
[01:41:52] fluid or went to another cafeteria. Hom.
[01:41:55] I'll find a moment this afternoon to
[01:41:56] ask.
[01:42:00] Your command department's in midterms
[01:42:02] lately, too, right? How'd it go?
[01:42:04] We took the sandbox and veteran gauntlet
[01:42:06] battle exams. Just finished this
[01:42:08] afternoon.
[01:42:10] Drink this. It's for the brain. Yea
[01:42:12] technology has developed a lot of new
[01:42:13] products lately tailored to me. You
[01:42:16] know, I desperately need to grow taller
[01:42:18] and boost my brain. So, my mom had them
[01:42:20] develop these two nutrient drinks. They
[01:42:22] seem to work a little. What do you
[01:42:23] think? They work. My body combat level
[01:42:26] has been steady lately. Even the rising
[01:42:27] sun's class. My head doesn't hurt as
[01:42:28] much. My data isn't reliable because I'm
[01:42:31] taking other meds, too. M. But the taste
[01:42:34] is good.
[01:43:04] the bounty mecha match.
[01:43:08] Why does that person's build look so
[01:43:09] much like Jean Lies?
[01:43:19] I'll transfer the prize money to you all
[01:43:21] first.
[01:43:22] Wait a second.
[01:43:24] The prize for this match was 5,000,
[01:43:27] so it should be 1,250 each. Why did I
[01:43:30] only get 500?
[01:43:33] A rookie is a rookie,
[01:43:35] little lady. The three of us carried
[01:43:37] you.
[01:43:38] Don't team up and hazard fees count for
[01:43:40] anything.
[01:43:42] We didn't form a free team. You didn't
[01:43:44] mention this at the start either. You
[01:43:46] don't even know the rules and you dare
[01:43:47] come earn prize money. Where were you
[01:43:49] when I was getting pounded just now?
[01:43:54] This was just a warm-up match. You got
[01:43:55] pounded because your skills fell short.
[01:43:58] And after I dealt with my opponent, I
[01:44:01] went to save you the first chance I got.
[01:44:02] What do you know? If I hadn't been
[01:44:04] covering you, he wouldn't have made me
[01:44:06] show an opening. Doesn't Mecca upkeep
[01:44:08] cost money?
[01:44:09] Don't the wounds we took me to hospital?
[01:44:14] You never said at the start there were
[01:44:16] team up and hazard fees and your Mecca
[01:44:18] isn't even damaged. I think we should
[01:44:20] discuss how the prize money is split all
[01:44:22] over again. This silly kid is still
[01:44:23] trying to reason with them.
[01:44:25] Those guys are clearly in it together,
[01:44:27] little lady. You don't seem to get it.
[01:44:30] It's because of us that you could enter
[01:44:31] this match at all. If we hadn't teamed
[01:44:33] up with you, you couldn't even get
[01:44:36] through the arena's front door. That's
[01:44:38] exactly why we should talk it over
[01:44:39] properly. Fine. The first time I'll
[01:44:41] admit I wasn't familiar with things. I
[01:44:43] have no problem with today's split, but
[01:44:45] for the matches to come, I think we
[01:44:47] should draw up a more detailed plan.
[01:44:54] For the matches ahead, quit while you're
[01:44:56] ahead, girl. For the later Bashini
[01:44:58] Bounty Mecca matches, anyone over 18 can
[01:45:01] enter, right? Yes, anyone over 18 can
[01:45:03] enter. But why should we have to team up
[01:45:06] with a fresh 18-year-old like you? Every
[01:45:08] other team is made of retired soldiers
[01:45:10] or people with higher grade Mecca and
[01:45:12] real combat experience.
[01:45:14] You, a broke student whose Mecca was
[01:45:16] even issued by Chilean, a starter Mecca
[01:45:18] without a single modification. And the
[01:45:20] cold weapon you used in the match was
[01:45:22] borrowed from us brothers. So tell me,
[01:45:23] why should we have to carry you? We won
[01:45:25] this match and I didn't drag anyone
[01:45:26] down. You can only win this one match.
[01:45:28] Get it? What are you going to win the
[01:45:30] later matches with? When they blast you
[01:45:32] with live weapons, you'll take it in a
[01:45:34] bare mecca with prize money. I can
[01:45:36] modify it, too. Can you do you even
[01:45:39] understand? What if the Mecca breaks
[01:45:40] before then?
[01:45:42] And if you get hurt again, we brothers
[01:45:44] still have to answer to Chile.
[01:45:46] This is my own choice.
[01:45:47] Enough. Stop talking. We just don't want
[01:45:49] to team up with you. Go find whoever you
[01:45:52] want after this.
[01:45:55] If I'm not mistaken, this is their whole
[01:45:57] racket.
[01:45:58] Rope in a capable rookie. Win one match
[01:46:00] to earn the qualification. Then sell
[01:46:02] that entry slot to someone else who can
[01:46:04] guarantee winning every single match
[01:46:06] after this. Fighting matches is
[01:46:08] exhausting. Nothing beats easy resale,
[01:46:10] right, fellas? I'm saying this for your
[01:46:13] own good as a classmate. At first,
[01:46:14] you're not focusing on studies. Entering
[01:46:16] some bounty match. Just open your light
[01:46:18] brain and be done with it. I'll transfer
[01:46:20] you another 100 star coins. Consider me
[01:46:22] treating you to nutrient fluid. What's
[01:46:23] missing isn't five or 600 star coins.
[01:46:25] The current team won't take him along
[01:46:26] for matches anymore. And the whole
[01:46:29] plan's gone bust. Take it or leave it.
[01:46:39] So tell me what happened.
[01:46:42] I want to earn money. My family needs
[01:46:44] it. And the school and its surroundings
[01:46:46] are sealed off. So as a half beast, it's
[01:46:49] hard for me to find part-time work. The
[01:46:51] competition in class A is fierce. When I
[01:46:53] have time, I'd rather study more, too.
[01:46:55] So looking at all the options, given my
[01:46:57] situation, matches are the best choice.
[01:46:59] I just didn't expect to run into such
[01:47:00] unreliable people. So you're short on
[01:47:03] money. short enough that you skip lunch.
[01:47:06] I recall you're on a scholarship, right?
[01:47:08] Did you apply for Chilean's exclusive
[01:47:10] loan?
[01:47:12] My family situation is a bit special.
[01:47:15] It's not that I can't afford to eat.
[01:47:17] It's just that thinking of my family all
[01:47:19] drinking, the cheapest nutrient fluid
[01:47:20] while I eat at the school cafeteria
[01:47:22] fills me with guilt. I wanted to earn a
[01:47:24] bit more. So, over summer break, I could
[01:47:26] help cover the family's meals. Those
[01:47:27] three just now looked unreliable. I
[01:47:29] invited a few classmates and they all
[01:47:31] turned me down. At this point in time,
[01:47:33] everyone probably wants to focus on
[01:47:35] their studies. No wonder
[01:47:38] is this even allowed?
[01:47:40] Of course, it's allowed.
[01:47:42] Lingia is the biggest competitive arena
[01:47:44] on Shamastar. Many famous players came
[01:47:46] out of their club,
[01:47:48] which is why I chose this one. And the
[01:47:51] people here come from all sorts of
[01:47:52] backgrounds. They won't play by the
[01:47:54] rules like they do at school. I see.
[01:47:57] Actually, on Lingia's forums, I've seen
[01:47:59] people reselling match entry slots. I
[01:48:02] just didn't think I'd run into it this
[01:48:03] fast. Look on the bright side. This
[01:48:06] beats getting screwed right there in the
[01:48:07] arena. Haha, you're right.
[01:48:12] Do you much fighting matches here? At
[01:48:14] the start, one match pays 5,000. If you
[01:48:17] win, you earn the qualification to fight
[01:48:18] in the next tier. After that, it ranges
[01:48:20] from 50,000 to 200,000. If you can only
[01:48:22] climb to LV2 or LV3,
[01:48:24] someone will hold you down. One match
[01:48:26] can earn tens to a few million. Making a
[01:48:28] name can earn you. Depends on the event.
[01:48:30] I hear there's no ceiling. Then
[01:48:32] repairing the Mecca is a hefty expense,
[01:48:34] too, isn't it? It is. But Lingia has its
[01:48:36] own repair bay.
[01:48:38] Mecca repairs get a discount. For minor
[01:48:41] damage, you can even hold off on repairs
[01:48:42] for a while. Win a few more matches and
[01:48:45] you can even earn enough to modify the
[01:48:46] Mecca. Right. Soldiers have to modify
[01:48:48] their own Meccas, too. In Ila's
[01:48:51] situation, if she doesn't find a way to
[01:48:53] earn money by graduation, she'll
[01:48:54] probably still have a she prototype and
[01:48:55] that mecca definitely won't cut it. M.
[01:48:58] Then you need a reliable team of
[01:48:59] teammates, even more. Ideally, strong
[01:49:01] ones, too. Or what you earn won't even
[01:49:03] cover the upkeep and repair fees.
[01:49:05] Teammates are hard to find.
[01:49:08] What's the minimum number to form a team
[01:49:09] here? Any restrictions?
[01:49:13] Three people over 18.
[01:49:16] Nothing else, really.
[01:49:21] Let's go.
[01:49:24] Move somewhere else to wait for
[01:49:25] teammates.
[01:49:32] This one. This one. And this one. Two
[01:49:33] orders of fried dumplings, too. No need
[01:49:35] to order that much. I just had nutrient
[01:49:37] fluid at noon. I'm not hungry yet.
[01:49:40] Oh, I forgot you were even here. This
[01:49:43] meal's on me. See what you want. Don't
[01:49:45] be shy. fill up so we can talk business
[01:49:47] after.
[01:49:50] Can you finish all this?
[01:49:54] The school cafeteria really doesn't have
[01:49:55] any of this. But later, if you can't
[01:49:58] finish, we have to make him box it up.
[01:50:02] You really are hungry.
[01:50:05] A few days apart and your appetite's
[01:50:07] grown again.
[01:50:09] Yeah. Didn't I just say it? You thought
[01:50:12] I was joking?
[01:50:16] When you said we were waiting for a
[01:50:17] teammate, you meant him. He's very
[01:50:18] strong. You know that, don't you? And
[01:50:20] from all my observation over this long
[01:50:21] stretch, Jian here is an upright guy. He
[01:50:23] won't take advantage of you. It's not a
[01:50:25] question of being upright. His father is
[01:50:27] the Federation's chief justice.
[01:50:34] What are you two talking about? Praising
[01:50:37] you. What do you want to eat? My treat.
[01:50:47] We two already ate.
[01:50:54] How long have you two gone without
[01:50:56] eating?
[01:50:57] Just one week. How'd you end up eating
[01:51:00] like you starve to death in a past life?
[01:51:02] Did they add some new training program
[01:51:03] again?
[01:51:05] Jian Jingu, any interest in joining me
[01:51:07] matches?
[01:51:09] Wow, sis. Straight to the point like
[01:51:11] that.
[01:51:13] The matches won't eat into class time
[01:51:16] and on weekends they'll only take a few
[01:51:17] of your hours. Plus, it'll build up your
[01:51:19] strength. Haven't you already run out of
[01:51:21] opponents at school?
[01:51:23] Want to consider it?
[01:51:27] Is it legit?
[01:51:30] No wonder you two get along.
[01:51:33] I checked. All their licenses and
[01:51:34] permits are in order. And the legal
[01:51:36] representative isn't blacklisted for bad
[01:51:38] faith. Isn't her family-in-law?
[01:51:41] Take a close look. We're all students.
[01:51:44] Don't let anyone scam you.
[01:51:49] It's a licensed venue, so stopping a
[01:51:51] match is fine, too. Since there's
[01:51:53] nothing wrong with the details, do you
[01:51:55] want to give it a try? But this piddling
[01:51:57] prize money,
[01:51:59] would this young master even bother with
[01:52:01] it? Sure, why not? But it looks like you
[01:52:03] need three people to register. Wait, so
[01:52:06] the three of us register together?
[01:52:09] Yes, if you two have made up your minds,
[01:52:12] just the three of us, then let's form a
[01:52:15] team.
[01:52:16] We've got to come up with a killer name.
[01:52:18] O, this yogurt almost choked me to
[01:52:20] death.
[01:52:22] Uh, wait, what were you two just saying?
[01:52:33] Look, how about this long sword today?
[01:52:36] or maybe this plasma X.
[01:52:42] Whichever's better, go with that.
[01:52:44] Remember to grab one for Leila, too.
[01:52:47] Sure. Are you using one?
[01:52:50] Me. Today, sis is going to show you all
[01:52:52] what cold steel really means. Sounds
[01:52:55] good.
[01:52:57] Just grab me a long saber.
[01:53:05] Here. This one's Leila's and this one's
[01:53:07] yours.
[01:53:12] Haha, [laughter] I picked right.
[01:53:15] This weapon really suits you.
[01:53:26] This screen shows the matches currently
[01:53:27] underway.
[01:53:29] You're up next.
[01:53:31] A prompt will appear on the screen when
[01:53:33] it's time.
[01:53:34] Let me confirm once more. Your team name
[01:53:36] is Chilin Spain, correct?
[01:53:39] Yes. Yes, that's right.
[01:53:43] Once the prompt shows on the screen,
[01:53:45] head out and follow the arrows along
[01:53:46] both sides of the path. To reach the
[01:53:48] arena,
[01:53:50] the match rules are on the sofa. Please
[01:53:52] read them carefully.
[01:53:54] Chill Spain,
[01:53:56] please proceed to the prep area. Chill
[01:53:59] Spain, please proceed to the prep area.
[01:54:03] That's us.
[01:54:07] Time to enter.
[01:54:11] We're up already.
[01:54:27] Isn't that Chilin's cadet Mecca?
[01:54:30] They're students.
[01:54:32] Chilin students have some nerve.
[01:54:35] The other pair's meccas aren't bad.
[01:54:38] Or maybe it's a skin to throw people
[01:54:39] off.
[01:54:42] Never seen anyone use such a basic Mecca
[01:54:44] before. Looks like it's not even
[01:54:47] equipped with a weapon.
[01:54:53] Hard to say. Maybe they're actually a
[01:54:54] pro.
[01:55:04] Don't forget, make it quick and clean.
[01:55:07] We're in luck. The other side looks like
[01:55:10] three students. Haha. [laughter] Go
[01:55:13] easy. Don't make them cry. 5 4 3 2 1
[01:55:25] H. Someone's shielding them.
[01:55:30] Tell the other team members.
[01:55:33] Concentrate fire on the Mecca in the
[01:55:35] middle. Roger.
[01:55:45] Whoa, a meteor hammer.
[01:55:48] Finally, someone willing to fight with a
[01:55:50] different kind of cold steel weapon.
[01:55:52] Wait, if that thing smashes you down,
[01:55:56] repairing the Mecca wouldn't come cheap,
[01:55:57] would it?
[01:56:08] Careful, Tion way. Don't push forward.
[01:56:10] Look at that. Just look at that. Walked
[01:56:12] right into my crosshairs, didn't he?
[01:56:14] Haha. [laughter]
[01:56:16] Trying to take us out.
[01:56:22] What's that sound? Whoa, a chainsaw.
[01:56:28] Sure, this chainsaw is only made of
[01:56:30] B-grade materials, but it's a real
[01:56:32] honest to goodness chainsaw.
[01:56:34] Cutting through a chain, easy as pie.
[01:56:37] The high-grade materials mostly went
[01:56:39] into the Mecca body itself.
[01:56:41] But once my chainsaw comes out, nothing
[01:56:43] can stand in its way.
[01:56:48] There's more where that came from.
[01:56:50] Still, a heavy mecha is agility
[01:56:52] is a notch below a medium ones.
[01:57:05] I'll jump down myself. Don't let him
[01:57:07] chainsaw me.
[01:57:12] Can't we just surrender?
[01:57:14] This is the weapon you stayed up all
[01:57:16] night making.
[01:57:18] Why does it look so beat up? I made it
[01:57:20] look worn on purpose. This thing's
[01:57:21] scarier with a bit of rust on it.
[01:57:24] Winner by KO Chance Spain.
[01:57:33] Let's go. Another round.
[01:57:36] Ah, [cheering]
[01:57:41] man. Who on earth are these three?
[01:57:45] That comrade's way too taunting.
[01:57:50] The 5,000 match prize has come in.
[01:57:53] Did you get that shot just now? Nothing
[01:57:55] left out. Nothing gets left out. Take a
[01:57:57] photo. Ila stood in front of me and it
[01:57:59] got smashed.
[01:58:00] Your chainsaw was seriously impressive,
[01:58:02] too. Sis was just messing with you. I
[01:58:06] spent half the night hand cranking it.
[01:58:08] Why hand cranking?
[01:58:11] made it by hand.
[01:58:14] Ah, never mind. You wouldn't get it.
[01:58:19] How come no supervisors come out? You'd
[01:58:22] think they'd at least say a few words.
[01:58:24] Good work. Keep it up in the future.
[01:58:26] That sort of thing.
[01:58:29] Just now the screen showed.
[01:58:32] Congratulations on your first victory.
[01:58:34] Does that count?
[01:58:37] Something's really off. These three have
[01:58:40] been fighting like they've got death
[01:58:40] wishes lately. Those two soldier types.
[01:58:42] Fine, whatever. But how'd Wong Tian way
[01:58:45] end up just like them? Is he trying to
[01:58:47] train himself in the soldier direction,
[01:58:49] too? I'm beat. I'm heading out first.
[01:58:53] Huang, this won't do. There's less and
[01:58:56] less time to practice. What happens if
[01:58:58] your stamina can't keep up later,
[01:59:00] zombies?
[01:59:03] Did such things really once exist in
[01:59:05] human history?
[01:59:07] Of course they did.
[01:59:09] The height of a level eight zombie is
[01:59:10] already comparable to a Mecca. How do
[01:59:12] you fight it? Go for the big weak spots.
[01:59:14] The level eight is a real pain. No good.
[01:59:17] I'll go ask Kingyama for more maps. The
[01:59:20] maps he's giving now are all just the
[01:59:21] surface layer. These two are so used to
[01:59:24] fighting that they get uneasy without a
[01:59:25] mob to face. At first, because King Yama
[01:59:28] simulations were so real, we thought the
[01:59:30] guy was a psycho. But once you get used
[01:59:32] to these two maps, going back to the
[01:59:34] regular ones,
[01:59:36] always feels like something's blocking
[01:59:38] my view.
[01:59:40] By the way, did King Yama get a fire
[01:59:42] safety warning or something? Why won't
[01:59:44] he hand over the original versions
[01:59:46] lately?
[01:59:49] Hey, Hang, when you're done, want to
[01:59:51] head back together?
[01:59:53] It's been a while since the term
[01:59:54] started, and I just realized we live in
[01:59:56] the same neighborhood.
[01:59:58] What a coincidence. Ben, I'm done
[02:00:00] practicing for today.
[02:00:02] Got something to do? Heading out first.
[02:00:07] Testing complete.
[02:00:09] Your mental strength is rated A and your
[02:00:10] stamina is rated A. The new formula
[02:00:12] suppression effect is quite good. Your
[02:00:15] mental strength has returned to A. Isn't
[02:00:18] your head hurting a bit less now? The
[02:00:20] stamina boost is good news. Once your
[02:00:22] stamina breaks through to Sg-rade, you
[02:00:24] won't have to take suppressants this
[02:00:26] often anymore. Even if it reaches
[02:00:28] S-grade,
[02:00:30] it's still a tier below his original
[02:00:31] double S. Mental strength.
[02:00:35] It took him three years to go from A to
[02:00:37] A plus.
[02:00:39] Wouldn't going from S to double S train
[02:00:41] him to death?
[02:00:43] Training's been rough lately, huh?
[02:00:45] Still, all your metrics look decent.
[02:00:47] Just drink some nutrient fluid and
[02:00:48] you'll be fine. By the way, what
[02:00:50] nutrient fluid have you been drinking
[02:00:51] lately? Lately, I've been drinking
[02:00:52] Yida's nutrient fluid.
[02:00:54] Their nutrient fluid has gone all these
[02:00:56] years without a single problem.
[02:00:59] It's probably the high-end line.
[02:01:02] I hear they've added more calcium, too.
[02:01:04] It should hit the market soon.
[02:01:07] Master Tao, you could check it out then
[02:01:10] and buy some for your daughter.
[02:01:12] Uh, sure.
[02:01:15] Your father worries about you a great
[02:01:16] deal. Then let him come ask me himself.
[02:01:21] You know he's not one for words.
[02:01:26] when he's dealing with Linuan Huang
[02:01:28] Hawin. He didn't seem short on words to
[02:01:30] me.
[02:01:30] Ah, never mind. You father and son both
[02:01:33] have your own ideas. I won't get mixed
[02:01:35] up in it. A physique breakthrough is a
[02:01:37] big deal. That's all I'll say. Also,
[02:01:40] I'll leave you three more suppressants.
[02:01:42] If your physique advances again during
[02:01:43] this time, be sure to tell me. Uncle
[02:01:45] Tao, you're giving me too much credit.
[02:01:48] Half beasts don't advance that fast
[02:01:50] either. Haha, you're already at A+. Is
[02:01:53] this really that far off? Just in case,
[02:01:55] Uncle Tao, I'm done with my business.
[02:01:57] Let me send you back. It's no trouble.
[02:01:59] No need.
[02:02:00] It's not often I get to visit Shamastar.
[02:02:02] If I don't bring a gift home, the family
[02:02:04] will be upset. All right, then.
[02:02:07] Uncle Tao, if it's okay with you, I'll
[02:02:09] head back to my room and sleep. Ah,
[02:02:13] double s mental strength for this kid.
[02:02:16] Who knows whether it's a blessing or a
[02:02:17] curse.
[02:02:34] Hello. Hi there.
[02:02:37] Are you family of Hang Yan?
[02:02:40] I saw you come out of Hang Yan's floor.
[02:02:43] I've never seen you before.
[02:02:46] You know Hang Yan? I'm his classmate.
[02:02:50] I live right above him.
[02:02:52] Now I remember a while back I was
[02:02:55] browsing the Chilean forums and you show
[02:02:57] up alongside Hang Yan pretty often.
[02:03:00] So are you and Hang Yan close? We eat
[02:03:03] together everyday and practice together
[02:03:05] at night. We actually just ran into each
[02:03:07] other earlier. He said he had something
[02:03:08] to do and left first. Turns out family
[02:03:10] had come to visit. I see.
[02:03:13] There's something I'd like to ask of
[02:03:15] you, son.
[02:03:17] There appears to be an intruder at your
[02:03:18] residence.
[02:03:21] Who? Someone's breaking into the
[02:03:23] apartment, too.
[02:03:26] Please ring the doorbell. If an
[02:03:27] intrusion is detected, electric mode
[02:03:30] will be activated immediately.
[02:03:38] Your majesty. Your majesty, open up.
[02:03:40] Quit sleeping.
[02:03:44] Butler, open the door.
[02:03:52] He's home. Brothers, charge.
[02:03:58] Your majesty, royal daddy, help.
[02:04:02] Royal dad, save your child. The kids are
[02:04:05] out of options. The kids are getting
[02:04:07] bullied. You can't just stand by and let
[02:04:10] us suffer, your majesty.
[02:04:13] Let go.
[02:04:14] We won't.
[02:04:16] We won't let go until you say yes.
[02:04:19] You put your back into it, too. Now's
[02:04:21] not the time to save face. He's about to
[02:04:23] cave.
[02:04:25] Uh,
[02:04:27] [crying]
[02:04:30] say yes. Say yes.
[02:04:32] Are you going to say yes or not?
[02:04:35] You let go of me.
[02:04:38] So, the three of you went and fought in
[02:04:39] bounty grade Mecca matches.
[02:04:43] and got ambushed twice.
[02:04:46] The first match was already ridiculous
[02:04:48] enough and this one they deliberately
[02:04:50] went after the shield to break up Jensen
[02:04:52] and Leila's combos too cunning. So this
[02:04:56] is why you brought them to me.
[02:05:05] No wonder this guy usually loves keeping
[02:05:07] a straight, expressionless face.
[02:05:10] When he does show emotion, it's like
[02:05:11] every thought is written right on his
[02:05:13] face.
[02:05:15] Wasn't it because the other side
[02:05:16] suddenly added a commander?
[02:05:19] We didn't. It's that the other side has
[02:05:21] brains and you don't, right?
[02:05:26] Don't be so quick to scold as partners
[02:05:28] who live and die together. Could you
[02:05:30] really stand by while your comrades get
[02:05:31] bullied?
[02:05:32] Are you that kind of person?
[02:05:34] Besides, since when did we ever live and
[02:05:36] die together? Weren't we just scouting
[02:05:38] the terrain first?
[02:05:40] Now that the terrain's been scouted, we
[02:05:43] can sincerely invite you, Huang, to
[02:05:45] join. Our little squad is only missing
[02:05:47] you, the mastermind.
[02:05:49] What's in it for me to join bounty mecha
[02:05:50] matches? There's bounty money to earn.
[02:05:55] You gain real combat experience. You get
[02:05:57] stronger, and you get to fight side by
[02:05:59] side with Chilin's three strongest
[02:06:01] future aces.
[02:06:03] This is the best way to nurture the
[02:06:04] bonds between us as partners.
[02:06:07] Huang, keep piling it on and I'll toss
[02:06:09] you out.
[02:06:12] Those two claim to be the strongest
[02:06:13] first years at Chilean, and I'll
[02:06:15] grudgingly grant that. But where do you
[02:06:16] get your confidence? That's because you
[02:06:18] don't know our squad style yet.
[02:06:21] Don't underestimate me for being B-grade
[02:06:23] now. I believe I'll hit Agrade, even
[02:06:25] S-grade, soon enough.
[02:06:27] First, show me the match footage. He
[02:06:30] said yes. He said yes. Quick, add him to
[02:06:32] the group chat.
[02:06:34] The strongest squad has finally found
[02:06:36] its backbone.
[02:06:45] Why is mine a weasel?
[02:06:47] What's wrong, Hang? You don't like it?
[02:06:50] Then take a look at ours and see which
[02:06:52] one you like. We can swap with you.
[02:06:55] Never mind. Forget it.
[02:06:57] Why is it a weasel when it gets to me?
[02:07:01] The vendor said this was the only yellow
[02:07:03] one left.
[02:07:04] Look, it's even blowing a kiss and
[02:07:06] winking.
[02:07:07] So cute, isn't it? This was the one I
[02:07:09] saw when I placed the order. I thought
[02:07:11] it suited you perfectly, so I picked it.
[02:07:23] Why do you carry around a mecha style
[02:07:25] workbench?
[02:07:26] Well, hang this arena is just too wide
[02:07:28] open.
[02:07:30] Anyway, there's so much room here. I
[02:07:31] might as well pull out my workbench and
[02:07:32] get some practice in. Isn't today
[02:07:34] Huang's day off?
[02:07:36] Aren't we bothering Huang way too much?
[02:07:39] We're already here. I trust Hang won't
[02:07:41] be that cold-hearted. I'll be done in a
[02:07:44] moment.
[02:07:52] This is Tai's latest aircraft, you know.
[02:08:00] It's not the latest model anymore.
[02:08:10] It's on the commercial street, right?
[02:08:11] Let's hit the TA store first. Sure
[02:08:14] thing.
[02:08:33] Not bad, Huang.
[02:08:35] The first time I rode my aircraft, she
[02:08:37] was terrified.
[02:08:43] Set it to autopilot on the way back.
[02:08:51] Grab the thing I ordered yesterday.
[02:08:53] Yes, your majesty.
[02:08:56] I've watched your match footage.
[02:08:58] There's still time. First, mount this
[02:09:01] onto the frame.
[02:09:07] Awesome. Making you our commander really
[02:09:10] was the right call.
[02:09:25] These documents need your signature.
[02:09:34] Is this the only path forward from here?
[02:09:40] The other side has three A grades and
[02:09:42] one B-grade. Shen Yu, get in there first
[02:09:44] and pin them down. Tie up as many as you
[02:09:46] can. Wanu, watch for the right moment
[02:09:49] and cast your net. Jeanla, don't worry
[02:09:51] about Wong Tanu. Just follow my command.
[02:09:53] Next up is Q1's new recruit. Newbie,
[02:09:56] don't be afraid.
[02:09:59] Daddy's got your back. They added a new
[02:10:01] member, too.
[02:10:04] A commander as well, probably. Figures.
[02:10:07] Even with an extra member, they still
[02:10:09] can't win. Every time I see their photos
[02:10:10] and names, I just want to throw caution
[02:10:13] to the wind and strike them hard. It's
[02:10:15] fine. Keep using stalling tactics to pin
[02:10:18] down the whale. The other two aren't
[02:10:20] much of a problem. If that new recruit
[02:10:21] is a commander,
[02:10:23] their combat power probably isn't high.
[02:10:24] Nothing to be afraid of.
[02:10:35] The match is about to begin.
[02:10:38] 3 2 1
[02:10:40] Wong Tian, get ready.
[02:10:46] Copy [music] that.
[02:10:52] Didn't see this coming, did you? Big sis
[02:10:54] has new gear.
[02:11:11] All you armors cover me.
[02:11:34] Wong Ti, come back first and help take
[02:11:36] down that light Mecca.
[02:11:38] Got it.
[02:11:52] Take out that weasel.
[02:11:54] His aim is dead on.
[02:11:57] I can't. Hold on, boss. I've got to take
[02:11:59] out that commander first. He's too
[02:12:01] sneaky. I'll handle it.
[02:12:23] I can't. Hold on, boss. I'm about to get
[02:12:25] eliminated.
[02:12:27] There's an opening,
[02:12:39] little bear. Take him out.
[02:13:02] Goldfish.
[02:13:12] Last time you were the one shooting
[02:13:13] through the gaps in my Mecca, weren't
[02:13:16] you? Do you know how much I spent
[02:13:18] maintaining this Mecca?
[02:13:23] Bro, why'd you have to go and provoke
[02:13:24] him?
[02:13:26] I can't help you either.
[02:13:28] You're on your own now. The winner is
[02:13:30] Kwa's arch nemesis.
[02:13:34] We won. We won. [screaming]
[02:13:37] Our commander is unbeatable.
[02:13:45] It's the first time the squad has won
[02:13:46] this easily. Not having to use my brain
[02:13:48] feels absolutely amazing.
[02:13:50] To celebrate the squad gaining a
[02:13:52] commander and winning the match. Let's
[02:13:54] go have a big feast today. Huang's
[02:13:56] treat. Why am I the one paying?
[02:13:58] Shouldn't you be treating me?
[02:14:00] Our squad is different.
[02:14:02] Whoever's the strongest treats everyone.
[02:14:04] What buffet do you want?
[02:14:11] Here
[02:14:22] we go. How can you eat staples at a
[02:14:24] place like this?
[02:14:26] You'll get full way too fast. You know
[02:14:28] that? You've got to eat more meat.
[02:14:31] No touching the rankings.
[02:14:34] I don't eat fish.
[02:14:36] What? You're the Beast Clan and you
[02:14:38] don't eat fish?
[02:14:41] I'll say it again.
[02:14:43] A half beast is not the same as a beast.
[02:14:46] And besides, we all have different
[02:14:48] tastes. Fine. Fine. I get it.
[02:14:54] I've been wanting to ask for a while.
[02:14:56] Why can you eat so much?
[02:14:59] You just don't get it, do you?
[02:15:02] I'm a seasoned foodie.
[02:15:04] When food goes into your mouth and down
[02:15:06] into your stomach, a wave of happiness
[02:15:08] and satisfaction rises up,
[02:15:12] someone like you who drinks nutrient
[02:15:14] fluid every day will never understand.
[02:15:20] [snorts]
[02:15:22] Give it a try.
[02:15:24] A full stomach feels so good.
[02:15:29] Eat up. You need energy to talk once
[02:15:32] you're full.
[02:15:33] We've got training on the school field
[02:15:35] tomorrow, too.
[02:15:43] What's going on, Hen? Why so formal? All
[02:15:45] dressed up like you just came from
[02:15:46] someone's wedding. All of you stand up
[02:15:47] straight. Don't slouch like that.
[02:15:48] Standing there like a question mark.
[02:15:50] Today's lesson is etiquette and grace.
[02:15:53] The final exam will be conducted in a
[02:15:55] group format. You can form your own
[02:15:57] teams. Cross class teams are allowed.
[02:15:58] Submit your rosters before the end of
[02:16:00] this week.
[02:16:16] Huang, take a look at these parameters
[02:16:17] for me, too. I adjusted a few things.
[02:16:21] Energy efficiency should be a bit
[02:16:22] better. I also added an extra mecha
[02:16:25] repair module
[02:16:27] placed in this spot. It won't affect
[02:16:29] mobility or combat. There's also backup
[02:16:31] energy. Kinetic, wind, and solar can all
[02:16:34] recharge the power. Even in a completely
[02:16:35] sealed environment, it can hold out for
[02:16:36] 24 hours on kinetic energy alone. Ma,
[02:16:38] you're incredible. Every component's
[02:16:41] performance is pushed to the limit. The
[02:16:42] build matches the blueprint almost
[02:16:44] exactly. Speed boosted by 30%. Somehow,
[02:16:47] tomorrow's match is a guaranteed win.
[02:16:50] Ma, how did you sleep last night? Relax,
[02:16:53] relax. I just made one revision. Once I
[02:16:54] started, I couldn't stop tweaking it.
[02:16:55] Forgot to even sleep. I slept fine
[02:16:57] yesterday. I finished the whale mecha
[02:16:59] design, too. I'll polish it up next week
[02:17:01] and show you mine. No rush. We still got
[02:17:04] four years until graduation anyway. Just
[02:17:05] build it for me whenever you're free.
[02:17:07] The squad QS's arch nemesis faces today
[02:17:09] is called Firefly Light. Fifth Years
[02:17:13] today versus Firefly. Who do you bet on
[02:17:15] to win? Firefly. Jin. Hard to say either
[02:17:17] way. Firefly is a veteran 5-year-old
[02:17:19] team. Our high point commander is
[02:17:21] seriously impressive. Yeah. Sgrade.
[02:17:28] Aren't agrades supposed to be rare? How
[02:17:30] come Sgrades are as common as cabbages
[02:17:32] here? I haven't seen many B-grades
[02:17:34] either. Not many B-grades come back to
[02:17:36] compete. And even if they do, they don't
[02:17:39] last this long. Is that so?
[02:17:41] Then I must be pretty brave and
[02:17:43] impressive.
[02:17:47] The other side's B-grade Mecca is
[02:17:49] welldesigned. Rare to see someone put
[02:17:51] this much care into a B-grade Mecca.
[02:17:52] Look at the sheen on that material. They
[02:17:54] must have added alloy metal. Except the
[02:17:56] face is made so square. Whose antique
[02:17:58] grip is that? QC's arch nemesis.
[02:18:01] Speaking of shades, which of these
[02:18:02] sisters isn't a Chilean graduate? Haha.
[02:18:04] It's rare that you're on leave and
[02:18:05] you're actually willing to come help us
[02:18:07] with a promotion match. Aren't we
[02:18:08] bullying the kids too much today?
[02:18:11] Three of their Meccas are Chilean issued
[02:18:13] standard white. The only modified one is
[02:18:15] still just B-grade. With my mental
[02:18:16] strength, I feel bad going hard on them.
[02:18:18] Looks like they're still students. Just
[02:18:20] try not to damage their Meccas. The
[02:18:22] match is about to begin. Five. Four.
[02:18:25] Goldfish. Little ball. You two go first.
[02:18:28] Roger.
[02:18:30] This kid's got skills.
[02:18:35] He called out a gravity move to lock me
[02:18:37] down.
[02:18:42] Whoa. Kids these days bring chainsaws
[02:18:44] into the arena.
[02:18:51] Jen, what do you want with that weapon?
[02:18:54] If you throw the weapon, don't swing it
[02:18:56] around too much.
[02:19:03] Rare to see a few heavy meccas going
[02:19:04] headto-head. Their evasion level seems
[02:19:07] even higher than the goldfishes. He
[02:19:08] could easily eliminate me, but he keeps
[02:19:10] holding back, sparring with the water
[02:19:12] clan, like a top tier training partner
[02:19:14] in my head. How embarrassing.
[02:19:27] And this move, too. Let's see you break
[02:19:29] it.
[02:19:36] It's been a while since I duled a young
[02:19:37] lady.
[02:19:40] Sorry, sis, but we're still in a match.
[02:19:43] Our commander might tell us to
[02:19:45] surrender. Just now you were calling me
[02:19:46] bro and now it's suddenly sis.
[02:19:53] This opponent is really strong. Steadier
[02:19:55] in both defense and offense. Impressive.
[02:19:58] Trying to break my will with mental
[02:20:00] strength.
[02:20:01] You're still a bit weak.
[02:20:17] Hang, are you okay? Why won't you
[02:20:19] answer? Stay away from our hang.
[02:20:24] What's going on? He was fighting fine
[02:20:27] just now. You call that fighting? It
[02:20:30] wasn't one-sided at all. Five Sgrades
[02:20:32] putting on a match for us. Count
[02:20:34] yourselves lucky. That one only knows
[02:20:37] how to attack with mental strength. Rare
[02:20:39] for the arch nemesis to meet a real
[02:20:42] opponent. It's like they came to fish
[02:20:44] for easy prey. I wonder which big shots
[02:20:45] those are. This is only visible at level
[02:20:48] two. And those two teams are still level
[02:20:50] one.
[02:20:56] Isho, you went too hard on him.
[02:20:59] I didn't though. He tried to attack with
[02:21:01] mental strength. We had just started our
[02:21:02] counterattack and his mental strength
[02:21:04] suddenly cut out.
[02:21:06] Great. Now I've completely become the
[02:21:08] bad guy. The team advancing to level two
[02:21:11] is Fireflies Light.
[02:21:15] I really didn't do anything. His mental
[02:21:17] strength suddenly cut out. Let's take
[02:21:19] him to the hospital for a checkup later.
[02:21:20] We'll have to wait for their squad's
[02:21:22] mecha engineer to pry him out first.
[02:21:24] You're not going to help.
[02:21:25] Can he manage alone? I'm not their
[02:21:27] teammate. I don't know their Mecca's
[02:21:29] either. Prying open someone else's
[02:21:30] Mecca. Aren't you afraid I'd get blown
[02:21:32] away?
[02:21:40] That workaholic Wong Tian way can't be
[02:21:43] helped. That height is genuinely
[02:21:44] uncommon, especially with that signature
[02:21:46] zebra striped hood. And the team name is
[02:21:48] QZ.
[02:22:04] It's just mental exhaustion.
[02:22:06] Sending him over will do.
[02:22:11] This promotion match today. Did we go
[02:22:13] too hard on them?
[02:22:15] Don't worry. If there's any problem,
[02:22:17] we'll take full responsibility.
[02:22:23] His teammates are here.
[02:22:25] Right here. Over here. Your teammate's
[02:22:27] mental strength went out of control, but
[02:22:29] he's awake now.
[02:22:30] You can go in and see him. The
[02:22:32] white-haired girl's condition is a bit
[02:22:33] more serious.
[02:22:35] That girl was perfectly fine just now.
[02:22:37] She only pried open an aged mecca. How
[02:22:39] could it be that serious? Well, her
[02:22:40] mental strength seems to be advancing
[02:22:43] after the treatment pod stabilizes her.
[02:22:45] It's better to transfer her to a
[02:22:46] hospital. Mental strength advancement.
[02:22:49] Is this a military hospital? I've got a
[02:22:51] case of mental strength advancement
[02:22:52] here. Could you help me book a
[02:22:54] specialist?
[02:23:00] Huang, how are you doing?
[02:23:04] You suddenly went silent and scared us
[02:23:05] half to death.
[02:23:09] Sorry, guys, but I'm fine now.
[02:23:13] I just need some rest at home.
[02:23:15] Are you really okay?
[02:23:17] Should we get you checked out somewhere
[02:23:18] else?
[02:23:21] I'm really fine. Relax. It's an old
[02:23:24] issue.
[02:23:26] It's just you two. Where's Wong Tanu?
[02:23:31] What happened to the princess?
[02:23:35] The doctor said her mental strength is
[02:23:36] advancing and told us to transfer
[02:23:39] hospitals.
[02:23:41] Mental strength advancement.
[02:23:47] Don't worry. I've already contacted a
[02:23:50] better hospital.
[02:23:52] Dr. Tao, your mental strength research
[02:23:54] group is stationed over on Shamastar,
[02:23:56] right? It's not me. My friend's mental
[02:23:58] strength is advancing and she's
[02:23:59] unconscious right now. Ah, all right.
[02:24:01] How does it compared to Tanu star? Maybe
[02:24:03] we should head back to Tanu Star. M.
[02:24:05] Understood.
[02:24:09] What's that kid's background? The girl
[02:24:11] with the zebra striped hood is the young
[02:24:12] mistress of Yida technology. And that
[02:24:14] goldfish is the son of the chief
[02:24:15] justice. You don't mean the chief
[02:24:17] justice is in the federation supreme
[02:24:20] justice. Ah, and what about the half
[02:24:22] beast? He doesn't seem to have any
[02:24:24] special status. He's just ranked second
[02:24:26] among the firstear cadets. Is this
[02:24:28] promotion match really that important to
[02:24:29] him?
[02:24:30] Why are you so worked up?
[02:24:32] Calm down. Mental strength advancement
[02:24:33] is a good thing. It's only good if it
[02:24:35] succeeds. Shut that jinxing mouth of
[02:24:37] yours. What happened to you just now?
[02:24:39] Did I scare you all? Sorry about that.
[02:24:45] Quite reasonable of him. You're Hang
[02:24:48] Yan, right? The mecha engineer who
[02:24:50] passed out is Wong Tiani. I watched your
[02:24:53] rookie training live stream.
[02:24:55] I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Isaiah
[02:24:58] from District 9. Currently confirmed for
[02:25:01] the rank of major. I'll still see the
[02:25:03] rookie training through afterward.
[02:25:05] District 9 has been watching you all
[02:25:07] along too. When I was watching the live
[02:25:09] stream, I got a strong impression of
[02:25:10] you.
[02:25:12] I didn't expect you'd actually form a
[02:25:14] team.
[02:25:16] Jinsai, are you all from district 9?
[02:25:20] Belu and I are from district 9.
[02:25:23] Beu is our chief mecha engineer.
[02:25:25] That one is Kachenjian.
[02:25:27] He's a major from district 1. Fungi is a
[02:25:30] student just like you. No wonder we
[02:25:32] couldn't beat you at all.
[02:25:34] A pleasure. Truly, since you're certain
[02:25:36] your mental strength is fine.
[02:25:38] Let that little girl come with us.
[02:25:41] Mental strength advancement is a serious
[02:25:43] matter. No need, Colonel E. I have a
[02:25:46] doctor I trust completely. He
[02:25:47] specializes in mental strength. He's
[02:25:49] been researching it for decades.
[02:25:51] Kid, District 9 Hospital has plenty of
[02:25:54] specialists, too. You know, where do you
[02:25:56] think mental strength advancement
[02:25:57] happens most often?
[02:25:59] But District 9's hospital isn't a
[02:26:01] dedicated psychiatric one. And the
[02:26:04] doctor I mentioned is Dr. Tao.
[02:26:10] Tione Sister Ma.
[02:26:15] Is the number 92 rebar concrete mix
[02:26:17] ready?
[02:26:22] Ah, hang. Sister Ma's awake. He's fine.
[02:26:26] My hair hurts a little.
[02:26:30] If I eat Spanish ham tonight, will it
[02:26:31] rain?
[02:26:34] Your mental strength is about to
[02:26:35] advance. That's why your head hurts.
[02:26:37] We'll head to another hospital shortly.
[02:26:39] They can actually communicate like this?
[02:26:41] None of it makes any sense. How on earth
[02:26:43] do they understand each other?
[02:26:46] Isaia,
[02:26:48] I would never gamble with a classmate's
[02:26:49] life. We really have to leave now.
[02:26:54] Then let's tag along and see for
[02:26:56] ourselves. You're all still young. If
[02:26:58] anything comes up, it helps to have an
[02:27:00] adult around.
[02:27:11] Who has his family's contact info?
[02:27:14] No one.
[02:27:15] Then what do we do? Something this big,
[02:27:17] we should let his family know.
[02:27:28] See, speak of the devil.
[02:27:31] Wait, that's not right.
[02:27:33] That kid usually never messages me.
[02:27:36] Nothing's happened, has it?
[02:27:39] Why do you need Yida Technologies
[02:27:41] chairman's contact?
[02:27:43] Good thing we've partnered with their
[02:27:44] company before.
[02:27:48] Hello, Uncle Wong. I'm Hong Yen, Wong
[02:27:50] Tanwway's classmate. Who's this? His
[02:27:53] mental strength is about to advance
[02:27:55] right now. We're taking him to a mental
[02:27:56] strength research center on Shimar.
[02:27:58] We're on our way.
[02:28:01] Ain. Ain.
[02:28:04] Something's happened to Tione.
[02:28:09] Stop. Get a ship to Shamastar now.
[02:28:26] Where's the patient? In the back seat.
[02:28:35] that machine there. Even the top
[02:28:37] hospitals only seem to have two of them.
[02:28:38] A brain wave scanner, a mental field
[02:28:40] analysis array. What did you have a
[02:28:43] mental strength research center this
[02:28:44] advanced? He passed out earlier too,
[02:28:47] bleeding from all his orphases. Could
[02:28:49] you check on him as well? Right. And
[02:28:51] before that, his mental strength cut out
[02:28:53] for a moment.
[02:28:55] He said the little girl is already
[02:28:56] undergoing her breakthrough.
[02:29:00] He's fine.
[02:29:02] Don't let your friends worry about you,
[02:29:03] too,
[02:29:08] your majesty.
[02:29:12] All right,
[02:29:14] then I'll go get checked. A full
[02:29:16] examination.
[02:29:18] You really scared us back there. The
[02:29:20] tests and treatment will take a while.
[02:29:22] You can wait in the cafeteria on the
[02:29:24] fifth floor. Give us a moment.
[02:29:33] makes District 9's hospital look like
[02:29:35] garbage.
[02:29:37] Tai is the Federation's top Mecca
[02:29:38] manufacturer. You haven't eaten, have
[02:29:41] you? Drink some nutrient fluid. Ah, no
[02:29:43] appetite.
[02:29:46] You lot. Why did you go compete in a
[02:29:48] bounty mecha match? Short on cash. No
[02:29:51] rivals left at school.
[02:29:55] Oh, so you're pretty strong, huh?
[02:29:58] I'm pretty cocky, too. No rivals in
[02:30:00] first year. Why not challenge up the
[02:30:02] third and fourth year seniors? The
[02:30:04] senior classmates are rarely at school.
[02:30:06] You second years have been busy lately,
[02:30:07] haven't you? Our teacher told me to stop
[02:30:09] hanging around the upper classmen.
[02:30:11] You won't say a word about why second
[02:30:13] year's so busy.
[02:30:15] You've all been overwhelming the rest of
[02:30:17] us. Okay,
[02:30:19] let's add each other. Maybe we can train
[02:30:22] together sometime.
[02:30:28] That B-grade girl with the zebra
[02:30:29] stripes, she's your classmate.
[02:30:34] Tinway is about to hit A grade.
[02:30:37] Haha,
[02:30:40] right.
[02:30:42] His mech is impressive.
[02:30:46] Of course, the Mecca Tion way designed
[02:30:49] is a superb model
[02:30:52] and it took only a week to build the
[02:30:53] frame.
[02:30:57] Hm.
[02:30:59] Now that's a genuine genius. Not just
[02:31:01] that, Tione can make parts for us, too.
[02:31:06] A lot of the parts Hang and I use were
[02:31:08] made by her.
[02:31:09] She's just a hair away from being able
[02:31:12] to build crossdire mecca. Sister Ma is
[02:31:15] the finest Mecca engineer at Chilean.
[02:31:18] Once she advances to a Leila and Huang's
[02:31:22] Mecca's will surely be done in no time.
[02:31:24] In that case, mine's coming up soon,
[02:31:26] too. You want her to build your Sgrade
[02:31:28] Mecca as well? What else? We're one
[02:31:31] squad and there's a whole line waiting.
[02:31:35] But what if she stays at a
[02:31:37] can't reach Sgrade? I believe Sister Ma
[02:31:40] can definitely do it.
[02:31:54] Your majesty, the tests are done.
[02:31:57] What did the doctor say?
[02:31:58] M. I'm fine.
[02:32:01] Good that you're fine. This kid's
[02:32:02] performance was quite dazzling. To have
[02:32:05] him collapse for no reason is truly a
[02:32:06] shame. I remember you did just fine
[02:32:08] during rookie training, didn't you?
[02:32:10] So, how could you have fainted? If I'm
[02:32:12] not mistaken,
[02:32:14] in the medical room by the arena, the
[02:32:16] empty syringe you tossed away was some
[02:32:18] kind of suppressant, wasn't it?
[02:32:20] Even suppressed, you're an A. So, what's
[02:32:22] your true rank, Ben?
[02:32:25] Don't be afraid. Dad's got your back, my
[02:32:27] boy.
[02:32:32] Haha. With a name like yours.
[02:32:35] I really didn't expect it was you inside
[02:32:37] that Mecca.
[02:32:40] Sorry for the embarrassment.
[02:32:44] Oh, right. How's Taye doing?
[02:32:48] She's undergoing her second surge. Dr.
[02:32:51] House says her mental strength is very
[02:32:52] strong. Advancing shouldn't be a
[02:32:54] problem. The institute has enough
[02:32:56] equipment and medication, too, to help
[02:32:58] stabilize her condition. Another hour
[02:33:00] should just about do it. To think one
[02:33:02] trip out today
[02:33:04] would let me run into a military cadet
[02:33:06] undergoing mental advancement. The top
[02:33:07] second year teaming up with a district 9
[02:33:09] major to compete in a bounty mecha
[02:33:11] match. That caught me off guard, too. We
[02:33:13] didn't expect it either. What are the
[02:33:15] odds we'd run into you like this? The
[02:33:18] few of us prepared a long time for this
[02:33:20] promotion match.
[02:33:22] We figured that if we advanced this
[02:33:24] round, we'd finally have the frame for
[02:33:26] Leila's Mecca.
[02:33:29] It's okay. We'll keep working at it.
[02:33:31] We'll get there.
[02:33:33] We'll just save up bit by bit.
[02:33:37] A mecha frame. Is it?
[02:33:39] Big sis has got it covered.
[02:33:42] No. No, we can't. We lost today. And
[02:33:45] you're still going to give us Mecca
[02:33:46] parts? No refusing. You all fought
[02:33:49] really well today. If not for running
[02:33:51] into us, you'd have advanced without any
[02:33:53] trouble.
[02:33:55] Besides, we count as fellow alumni. If
[02:33:58] that little girl inside builds your
[02:34:00] Mecca for you, let me take a look at it.
[02:34:03] That's fine, right? Then the other
[02:34:05] three's Mecca frames I'll cover. And me?
[02:34:12] I mean the frames for all four of them.
[02:34:15] Who do you take us for?
[02:34:20] My Mecca won't be needed. My family's
[02:34:22] already got it ready. Mine, too.
[02:34:25] My dad stockpiled a lot of Sgrade
[02:34:27] materials for me. As for which ones to
[02:34:28] use, I'll just discuss it with Sister Ma
[02:34:30] later. In that case, we won't make the
[02:34:32] decision for Wong Ti just yet. Barring
[02:34:35] surprises, we second years may be
[02:34:37] entering the Mecca League soon. Leila's
[02:34:39] skill is definitely up to it. It's just
[02:34:42] that earning enough for an Agrade Mecca
[02:34:44] within half a year will be a bit tight.
[02:34:47] Then can my frame go to Ila too? Big
[02:34:49] sis,
[02:34:51] there's no need for you to save us
[02:34:53] money. One Agrade Mecca is worth more
[02:34:55] than three Agrade frames or one S-grade
[02:34:58] frame.
[02:34:59] You don't need to worry, especially Bou.
[02:35:03] A chief Mecca engineers income is far
[02:35:06] beyond anything I could reach.
[02:35:09] That's right, little brothers.
[02:35:11] Think it over carefully. The one thing
[02:35:14] Big Sis never lacks is money.
[02:35:17] Me? Well, I've decided. Mine and Hangs
[02:35:21] both go to Ila. Right, Hang. Right. Then
[02:35:24] that's two Agrade Mecca's.
[02:35:27] I'll cover the little girl inside Mecca
[02:35:28] 2.
[02:35:30] First time I've met people who can't
[02:35:32] even spend money when they want to.
[02:35:39] Urgent mission. Come find us. Head back.
[02:35:41] Boo. Duty calls again.
[02:35:44] I finally got some rest. Little bear.
[02:35:46] When your classmate wakes up, remember
[02:35:48] to recommend Big Sis to her. Remember,
[02:35:50] if there's a problem with your mental
[02:35:51] strength, don't tough it out. You know
[02:35:53] Dr. towel,
[02:35:54] I won't force you to get checked at our
[02:35:56] hospital,
[02:35:57] but District 9 will always have Chilance
[02:35:59] back.
[02:36:00] What's going on?
[02:36:02] Calling me back,
[02:36:05] Fingy. Just wait here.
[02:36:07] When that little girl wakes up, remember
[02:36:09] to message me.
[02:36:14] You're quite interested in that Taihi
[02:36:15] young master. He's a commander with
[02:36:17] great potential. That said, your Wong
[02:36:20] Tian is unusual, too. Are you interested
[02:36:22] in him or in the mechas he designs?
[02:36:25] Both are fascinating. Now time to chat
[02:36:26] more.
[02:36:28] He's a bit like me when I was young.
[02:36:31] The patrol found at the border of the
[02:36:33] mountains and desert. A reorganized one.
[02:36:35] A high purity one at that. The commander
[02:36:37] said they've already evolved to be just
[02:36:39] like humans. How revolting.
[02:36:43] Who knows how long the Federation can
[02:36:45] stay at peace. This is our mission.
[02:36:51] Uh, what's happening?
[02:36:54] Sis isn't even dead yet, and you've
[02:36:55] turned me into a specimen.
[02:36:59] So, this is a treatment pod.
[02:37:05] You're fine now. Congratulations. Your
[02:37:08] mental strength actually rose to Agrade.
[02:37:11] The advancement was so sudden.
[02:37:14] Just because I pried open Huan Yan's
[02:37:15] Agrade Mecca, you should have said so.
[02:37:17] I'd have pried it open ages ago. So,
[02:37:19] this is what having aged mental strength
[02:37:21] feels like. Wow, my eyesight's gotten so
[02:37:24] much clearer.
[02:37:25] Before, there was this vague fatigue I
[02:37:27] couldn't pin down. Now, it's completely
[02:37:29] gone. A little hard to get used to,
[02:37:31] right? It's okay. That's all normal.
[02:37:34] Does your head or body hurt anywhere?
[02:37:36] Any pain or discomfort?
[02:37:38] No, I just feel a bit floaty.
[02:37:41] That's because you just advanced. Your
[02:37:43] body hasn't caught up yet. As long as
[02:37:45] there's no pain since you just advanced.
[02:37:48] Try not to use your mental strength for
[02:37:49] the next 12 hours.
[02:37:56] Sister Ma tion way.
[02:37:58] So, how are you feeling now?
[02:38:01] Like I could fly. That's wonderful.
[02:38:03] Sister Ma, you're the first Achilan to
[02:38:05] advance in mental strength this year.
[02:38:08] You can build something big now. Haha. I
[02:38:11] knew that's what you'd be thinking.
[02:38:12] Forget all that. Is there anything to
[02:38:14] eat? Opening a mental space is
[02:38:15] exhausting. I'm starving.
[02:38:19] The taste is really nothing special.
[02:38:23] Not as good as what I make at home. What
[02:38:24] do you all think? The yogurt flavor is
[02:38:26] straight up cursed.
[02:38:30] The doctor said you trained your mental
[02:38:31] strength solidly enough. The advancement
[02:38:34] was clean. No after effects at all.
[02:38:36] Right. Hang.
[02:38:38] You're okay now. So why did you suddenly
[02:38:40] collapse?
[02:38:42] I'm fine. It's just an old ailment. Good
[02:38:44] that you're okay. So, we lost the
[02:38:46] promotion match, huh?
[02:38:48] I remember I surrendered.
[02:38:52] We lost, but it doesn't matter.
[02:38:55] Huang is fine. And your mental strength
[02:38:57] even went up a level. That's already a
[02:38:59] happy surprise. Oh, right. Just now,
[02:39:01] goldfish and she also got us two Agrade
[02:39:04] Mecca's.
[02:39:06] That Mecca engineer left me her contact
[02:39:08] info. Said she wants you to add her as a
[02:39:10] friend. Two Agrade Meccas. The other
[02:39:13] side had two military officers and one
[02:39:15] chief mecha engineer. It wouldn't be
[02:39:16] right without some compensation. Oh, and
[02:39:18] while you were unconscious, I contacted
[02:39:20] your parents. They should already be on
[02:39:22] their way over. You should let them know
[02:39:23] you're safe first.
[02:39:25] Oh, okay.
[02:39:28] Tione, are you all right? How are you
[02:39:30] doing? Tione, how are you? We heard from
[02:39:33] your classmate that your mental strength
[02:39:35] advanced. Mom and dad are already on the
[02:39:37] ship now. They'll arrive tomorrow
[02:39:39] morning. I'm fine. My mental strength
[02:39:42] successfully advanced to Agrade.
[02:39:46] Ah, hello auntie. Hello uncle.
[02:39:50] Hello uncle and auntie. This is Goldfish
[02:39:53] and this is Ila.
[02:39:55] You're Tinway's classmates, right? Such
[02:39:58] good kids.
[02:40:00] We really owe you a lot this time.
[02:40:03] It's nothing, auntie. Please don't
[02:40:05] mention it.
[02:40:06] As his classmates, it's the least we
[02:40:08] could do.
[02:40:10] So, you're hang.
[02:40:12] Thank you so much for notifying me in
[02:40:14] time and for helping our Toni find a
[02:40:16] reliable hospital.
[02:40:19] It's nothing, Uncle.
[02:40:21] Just small matters. It's what anyone
[02:40:23] would do.
[02:40:25] Hom. I'll go grab something to eat in a
[02:40:27] bit. Don't worry too much. No street
[02:40:29] racing. Got it. There aren't any classes
[02:40:31] tomorrow anyway. I'll head back to the
[02:40:33] apartment soon. When you arrive, just
[02:40:34] come straight to the apartment. How long
[02:40:35] are you going to keep doawling? All
[02:40:37] right. See you tomorrow. How long do you
[02:40:39] plan to keep doing that? Just until now.
[02:40:41] Okay. Okay, I've fully recovered. Let's
[02:40:44] head home together now.
[02:40:50] Mrs. mental strength is now a stable
[02:40:51] Agrade.
[02:40:53] Just like the test report says, no after
[02:40:55] effects. Congratulations, daughter. You
[02:40:57] went through so much coming all the way
[02:40:58] to Schwamo. How long has it been? And
[02:41:00] Tenway's mental strength already
[02:41:01] advanced. Mom, don't cry. Isn't this a
[02:41:04] good thing? It's just an advance to
[02:41:06] Agrade. No need for such a fuss. If I
[02:41:09] make it to S someday, you'll faint from
[02:41:10] shock. No matter if your mental strength
[02:41:12] is B, A, or S. Don't push yourself too
[02:41:15] hard.
[02:41:16] Your dad and I only want you to be
[02:41:17] healthy and happy. In the past, dad was
[02:41:21] too busy and neglected you. That won't
[02:41:24] happen again.
[02:41:26] Tione, do you really have to go to that
[02:41:28] Mecca competition?
[02:41:31] If you're short on money, mom can give
[02:41:32] you some.
[02:41:35] Mom, I really don't need money.
[02:41:37] I go there to build up real combat
[02:41:39] experience.
[02:41:40] And look, it's only been a short while
[02:41:43] and my mental strength already advanced.
[02:41:44] The Mecca I designed based on real
[02:41:46] combat, even ranked at the top of my
[02:41:48] year. Why must you go compete in that
[02:41:50] thing?
[02:41:52] Wearing yourself out like this. Come on,
[02:41:54] Dad. Sooner or later, I'll have to fight
[02:41:56] anyway. The arenas where I compete are
[02:41:59] all legal and above board. There's even
[02:42:01] insurance,
[02:42:02] so don't worry.
[02:42:04] My teammates are all really strong. If
[02:42:06] we truly can't win, we can just
[02:42:07] surrender just like this time. There
[02:42:09] won't be any problems. Oh, right. Don't
[02:42:11] tell Caillou about this. I'm afraid that
[02:42:13] kid would drop everything the moment he
[02:42:14] heard and just find some random arena to
[02:42:15] go compete in. Not every arena is legal
[02:42:17] and safe.
[02:42:19] Don't worry about Caillou. That kid can
[02:42:21] barely keep up with his training at
[02:42:22] First Military Academy. Where would he
[02:42:23] find time to compete? We haven't even
[02:42:25] told him about your advancement yet. But
[02:42:27] since everything's fine, remember to
[02:42:29] send him a message and let him know. In
[02:42:30] any case, don't push yourself. If you
[02:42:32] can't win, surrender quickly. Come on,
[02:42:34] Dad. I was just saying you catch on
[02:42:36] pretty fast, though. Mom and dad
[02:42:38] prepared some small gifts for them.
[02:42:39] Bring them along tomorrow. Um, I'll give
[02:42:41] the gifts to them tomorrow at school.
[02:42:43] You're saying you just fell asleep at
[02:42:45] home.
[02:42:47] And your mental strength inexplicably
[02:42:48] advanced. What sleeping position did you
[02:42:51] use? I'll have the others learn it, too.
[02:42:53] Teacher, you know that for a mecha
[02:42:55] engineer, mental strength has to be done
[02:42:57] in moderation. I don't think it happens
[02:42:58] overnight. It takes years of practice.
[02:43:01] Well done, Wong Tian Way. Does your head
[02:43:04] still hurt?
[02:43:05] No, it doesn't. I can use my mental
[02:43:08] strength today. No problem at all. It's
[02:43:10] even stronger than before. I can make 20
[02:43:12] components in one go.
[02:43:14] Huh? You just advanced. Take it easy.
[02:43:17] You've already done very well. You need
[02:43:18] to manage your time sensibly, too.
[02:43:20] Especially since you only just
[02:43:21] recovered.
[02:43:24] Teacher, why have you gotten so gentle?
[02:43:26] I'm not quite used to it.
[02:43:28] All right, go work on your Mecca. If
[02:43:30] anything feels off, remember to say so
[02:43:32] early. From now on, your physical and
[02:43:34] mental training will follow the Agrade
[02:43:36] standard. Copy that. Over. I have to say
[02:43:39] he really is like me.
[02:43:43] I haven't thanked you yet.
[02:43:45] Thanks for pulling me out of that Mecca
[02:43:48] and a crossgrade Mecca at that. Don't
[02:43:50] worry, with me, the strongest Mecca
[02:43:51] engineer around, no Mecha related
[02:43:53] problem is ever a real problem.
[02:43:56] Sister Ma,
[02:43:58] you said these are little gifts from
[02:43:59] uncle and auntie for us.
[02:44:02] A black card for 10 years of free mecha
[02:44:04] maintenance and a 10-year VIP at the
[02:44:07] Yida nutrition store.
[02:44:09] You don't worthy people are way too
[02:44:11] generous? They actually wanted to give
[02:44:13] us Meccas, too. But didn't Hangi say our
[02:44:16] Meccas are already taken care of?
[02:44:19] I think I can build even better ones. We
[02:44:22] didn't really do anything. This is far
[02:44:23] too valuable. I can't accept it. What do
[02:44:25] you mean you didn't do anything? You
[02:44:26] gave me such great emotional support. If
[02:44:29] you hadn't been by my side, I wouldn't
[02:44:30] have dared to let myself pass out. And
[02:44:32] then the advancement might not even have
[02:44:33] happened. Besides, the nutrient fluid is
[02:44:35] because my family's business is exactly
[02:44:37] this. If anyone asks in the future,
[02:44:39] remember to plug my family store. I
[02:44:40] haven't swapped out the components yet.
[02:44:41] I only adjusted a few parameters. Try it
[02:44:44] out and see if it works better than
[02:44:45] before. Does anything feel off?
[02:44:50] Good. Nothing feels off.
[02:44:52] Then it's fine. Come on down. Can we
[02:44:54] start building Sister Ma and the other
[02:44:55] twos? Agrade Meccas.
[02:44:59] There are still a few Agrade elective
[02:45:01] classes I can sit in on these next
[02:45:02] couple of days. That chief Mecca
[02:45:03] engineer from district 9 gave me a lot
[02:45:06] of inspiration, too. Once I tweak the
[02:45:08] blueprints a bit more, I'll redraw a new
[02:45:11] version of your design, too.
[02:45:14] A chief really is on another level. A
[02:45:16] few words and he gets right to the
[02:45:17] point. Back at the arena, I was too busy
[02:45:19] watching his Mecca to realize he was
[02:45:21] actually this incredible. Now, it's not
[02:45:22] just about crossgrade mecca, materials
[02:45:24] the school doesn't recommend using or
[02:45:25] ones that are hard to get hold of. I can
[02:45:27] just ask him directly. It's like having
[02:45:28] an extra teacher. I'm here. Didn't you
[02:45:31] say your mecca took a hit? Let me take a
[02:45:33] look for you. There's one more promotion
[02:45:36] match before break. Let's give it
[02:45:38] another try. When's the break?
[02:45:40] 3 days before is a Saturday.
[02:45:43] No, let's wait until we come back next
[02:45:45] semester to compete. Agreed. Why?
[02:45:50] Last time was just a low probability
[02:45:52] event. We won't run into major level
[02:45:54] opponents every time. Those few days are
[02:45:56] when your old ailment flares up.
[02:45:58] Won't you feel unwell?
[02:46:01] We already agreed.
[02:46:03] From now on, during those few days each
[02:46:04] month, we try not to let him overwork
[02:46:06] his mind or compete in matches.
[02:46:09] Oh, right. Don't forget to give Hangi
[02:46:11] his nutrient injection when the time
[02:46:13] comes. Okay. What nutrient injection?
[02:46:17] Why can't I understand a word you three
[02:46:18] are saying? Dr. Dr. Ta said, "The reason
[02:46:20] you ended up in that state last time was
[02:46:22] because you pushed yourself too hard.
[02:46:23] It's best to get regular nutrient
[02:46:25] injections, so I had the director
[02:46:26] prescribe a few months worth." Don't
[02:46:28] worry, the infantry courses include
[02:46:29] first aid. Giving you the injections is
[02:46:32] no problem. Why do you have Dr. Ta's
[02:46:34] contact info?
[02:46:36] That's a secret.
[02:46:39] I studied the first aid course
[02:46:40] seriously, too. Goldfish and I will take
[02:46:42] turns giving you the injections. We
[02:46:44] absolutely won't forget.
[02:46:52] All right. All right. There's a
[02:46:54] simulation tomorrow. Let's call it a
[02:46:56] day. Get ready for tomorrow's simulation
[02:46:58] match.
[02:47:10] Wong Tian reporting.
[02:47:12] Teacher, why are you here so early? To
[02:47:14] soak up some experience. Teacher, mind
[02:47:18] your appearance?
[02:47:20] Yes. Yes, teacher.
[02:47:24] So many new maps I've never seen before.
[02:47:26] Who knows how long the teachers spent
[02:47:28] making them. Even if two squads land on
[02:47:30] the same map, the monster spawns and
[02:47:33] levels inside are completely different.
[02:47:36] Still, just perform as usual and take
[02:47:38] the easier ones.
[02:47:47] Too bad we didn't get Doomsday Town.
[02:47:52] No matter.
[02:47:53] Fighting ocean mutant beasts on a cruise
[02:47:54] ship is pretty fun, too.
[02:47:59] Isn't Jean Lea a Heavy Strike firepower
[02:48:01] user? Where would a first year get the
[02:48:03] money for all that firepower? Look at
[02:48:05] the components.
[02:48:07] Heavy Strike doesn't stop him from
[02:48:09] playing assault.
[02:48:10] That's genuinely impressive.
[02:48:22] The last taste of fresh seafood. I'm
[02:48:24] craving fish. My mom recently bought a
[02:48:26] batch of sea fish. How about I bring you
[02:48:28] some another day?
[02:48:30] Uh, we're fighting monsters right now.
[02:48:32] You two can still chat at a time like
[02:48:34] this. The next floor is a swarm of new
[02:48:36] creatures. There's a huge number,
[02:48:38] several hundred of them. Switch to
[02:48:40] thermal weapons first.
[02:48:42] Copy that.
[02:48:43] Jean Leila starter. Mecca is holding
[02:48:45] back his performance a bit. If it were
[02:48:47] modified, his level would be far beyond
[02:48:49] this. I asked around. I heard Wong Tian
[02:48:52] is designing one for him. I'm looking
[02:48:54] forward to it, too. Don't worry. I've
[02:48:56] seen his A-grade Mecca design notes.
[02:48:59] They already exceed the average level.
[02:49:01] That kid just loves to tinker. Always
[02:49:04] thinking things through carefully.
[02:49:09] Whale, open up. Everyone else, prepare
[02:49:11] to fire. Ready? 3 2 1.
[02:49:20] Whoa, that was a fierce attack just now.
[02:49:23] The lance is that powerful. Command
[02:49:24] class. Just kidding with you,
[02:49:35] sister. Ma, save my sorry hide.
[02:49:53] These squad members work together with
[02:49:55] unbelievable coordination. This squad
[02:49:57] strength should be a typical firstear
[02:49:59] setup. Three Agrades and one S-grade.
[02:50:01] With Wenwi's mental strength rising, the
[02:50:03] team now has no weak links.
[02:50:05] The coordination really is solid. Let's
[02:50:07] see if any other squad can surpass them.
[02:50:12] What are you doing?
[02:50:14] It's virtual anyway. I won't get
[02:50:16] poisoned.
[02:50:17] I'll just have a taste. Come on, buddy.
[02:50:19] We're still in the exam.
[02:50:21] Seriously? Are you done fighting
[02:50:22] already?
[02:50:28] You want to taste everything? I'll
[02:50:30] finish you off.
[02:50:33] deduction
[02:50:46] reason. Gluttonous regardless of the
[02:50:48] situation,
[02:50:49] even wanting to taste something virtual.
[02:50:53] In real combat, you'd easily get
[02:50:55] poisoned.
[02:50:58] Oh, Hangi,
[02:51:00] we both got first place.
[02:51:03] Hangi, since we both scored so well,
[02:51:06] we've got to celebrate. Haha.
[02:51:14] Sister Ma, hurry. It's ready to eat.
[02:51:16] Nutrient officer, do you want orange or
[02:51:18] watermelon flavor? Orange. Watermelon.
[02:51:26] Ah, Hangi, you're back. Come have some
[02:51:29] meat. This mushroom soup was made
[02:51:31] especially for you.
[02:51:33] What's going on here? Can someone
[02:51:35] explain this to me? I just went for a
[02:51:36] checkup and came back to find my
[02:51:39] apartment occupied. Hang, my place is
[02:51:41] mostly designed blueprints. Isn't it
[02:51:43] hard to find things once they're put
[02:51:44] away? So, we decided to come to my place
[02:51:45] instead. These bowls and dishes aren't
[02:51:47] mine either. Goldfish has access to your
[02:51:49] place.
[02:51:51] All right. All right. Hang, stop
[02:51:53] overthinking. Huang, it's time for your
[02:51:55] nutrient injection. So, Dr. Tao gave you
[02:51:58] the task. No wonder they let me go right
[02:52:00] after the checkup.
[02:52:02] What's the deal between you and Dr. Tao?
[02:52:05] All right, let's eat here.
[02:52:07] Did you buy the tickets back to Karen
[02:52:09] Star? Hom bought them long ago.
[02:52:11] Mim with more people. Hot pot is more
[02:52:13] comfortable and lively. Guang sir, which
[02:52:15] ship did you book? Let's head back
[02:52:17] together. Tai's new ship is coming to
[02:52:18] pick me up. Godfather, can you bring me
[02:52:20] along? Let me save myself a ticket.
[02:52:24] Doesn't your family have a ship? Why bum
[02:52:27] a ride? He didn't say no, so that's a
[02:52:29] yes.
[02:52:30] Eat up. Eat up.
[02:52:32] Sister Ma, did you know sir can set up a
[02:52:35] studio for me at Taiha?
[02:52:37] That's great. I want to visit Tai, too.
[02:52:40] Hang sir,
[02:52:42] I'm here. Have you looked at your Mecca
[02:52:44] design? I did. I love it. It can mount
[02:52:47] so many weapons. Those weapons in the
[02:52:49] back were all added at the commentator
[02:52:50] suggestion. It's a rare opportunity.
[02:52:51] Would be a waste not to take it. I'll
[02:52:52] finish building the Mecca at Huang's
[02:52:53] side. Test it and bring it to you when
[02:52:55] school starts next semester. I could
[02:52:56] also send it over ahead of time.
[02:52:58] Something this valuable is better handed
[02:53:00] over in person.
[02:53:01] The practice mecha the school issued is
[02:53:03] enough for the summer break. Thank you
[02:53:04] all. I told you no need to be so polite
[02:53:06] with me. Just give me a pat on the head
[02:53:08] when we get there. Not saying no means
[02:53:10] you agree.
[02:53:13] Haha. [laughter]
[02:53:16] Luxurious. So luxurious. There's even a
[02:53:18] lounge. What drinks do they have? You
[02:53:20] kid? Really? Your mental strength only
[02:53:22] awakened not long ago. Don't even think
[02:53:24] about it. Get him a non-alcoholic one.
[02:53:27] Haha. It's a five or six hour trip
[02:53:29] total. You snuck away this fast.
[02:53:31] Where too? That's twice a thousand. What
[02:53:33] new engine?
[02:53:34] Can I go take a look?
[02:53:38] That's a spacecraft power source. It's
[02:53:41] different from what Mecca's use. I know.
[02:53:42] I'll just look. I definitely won't touch
[02:53:44] it. If you actually take it apart, we
[02:53:46] won't be able to get back.
[02:53:50] Little O, take him for a tour of the
[02:53:52] control room. Sure, Miss Tione. This
[02:53:55] way, please.
[02:53:58] How did this kid get so tanned?
[02:54:00] The skin tone actually makes him look
[02:54:02] more like a man.
[02:54:04] Dear, is Hang Yan's boy arriving today?
[02:54:07] Should we prepare anything more at home?
[02:54:09] Dad, is Big Brother coming back? When
[02:54:11] he's back, can I show him mine? Can I?
[02:54:16] Your brother needs to focus on his
[02:54:17] studies now. He's very busy. He may not
[02:54:19] have time to come back. He's been busy
[02:54:21] for so long. Isn't he done yet?
[02:54:24] What exactly is my brother doing?
[02:54:27] School's on break. If he's not coming
[02:54:29] home, where's he going? Or did he go
[02:54:30] back to the old estate? M. There's
[02:54:32] nothing to prepare.
[02:54:34] Don't tell the child too much. Then do
[02:54:36] you have time recently? Han wants to go
[02:54:38] to the Mecca amusement park. Pick a day
[02:54:40] this week. No time this week. If Hoen
[02:54:43] wants to go, you take him. Then this
[02:54:44] year's Hang Yand prepared as usual. I've
[02:54:48] got things to do. We'll talk later.
[02:54:51] Mom, can I still see big brother this
[02:54:53] summer?
[02:54:55] Hen, do you really want to see your
[02:54:57] brother?
[02:54:58] Why don't you have lots of friends? But
[02:55:00] none of them are as amazing as my
[02:55:02] brother and none as good-looking as him.
[02:55:05] But he isn't your biological brother.
[02:55:07] Dad said big brother is his son. I'm his
[02:55:10] son, too. So, he's my real brother.
[02:55:13] Mom's going to go rest for a bit. You
[02:55:15] play by yourself. Okay. Okay. It must be
[02:55:17] because you misunderstood brother last
[02:55:18] time and didn't apologize. He got mad
[02:55:20] and that's why he won't come back. Hen,
[02:55:21] mom did that for you.
[02:55:23] But you don't believe me at all.
[02:55:25] I already told you I hurt my head myself
[02:55:27] by accident. And you still scolded
[02:55:29] brother. I didn't scold him.
[02:55:38] What's going on? What happened to you?
[02:55:40] Why did the ship's monitoring suddenly
[02:55:41] cut out? Everything's running normally
[02:55:43] at the moment. It might be a wiring or
[02:55:44] signal issue. We'll investigate right
[02:55:46] away and restore it as soon as possible.
[02:55:54] Looks like nothing's wrong with the
[02:55:56] mental system.
[02:56:14] Damn, here we go again.
[02:56:16] How long do I have to keep this up?
[02:56:23] You were supposed to patch the armor,
[02:56:24] not check the power system.
[02:56:27] He snuck off to the kitchen again. The
[02:56:29] captain insisted on giving it to me. Oh,
[02:56:31] right. I also hooked up a signal for
[02:56:32] your family ship while I was at it. So,
[02:56:34] the signal you fixed is what suddenly
[02:56:35] stopped working? It was either cut off
[02:56:37] or blocked. Just switch to another
[02:56:38] channel. It'll be fine. I tuned it again
[02:56:40] and installed a new amplifier. Don't
[02:56:41] worry, it definitely won't be a problem
[02:56:43] this time. Well, then, thank you. You're
[02:56:46] welcome. Come on, it's just us two.
[02:56:51] Where the heck did Wong Caillou run off
[02:56:53] to? Didn't he say he'd pick me up? Where
[02:56:56] is he? Right here. Whoa. I thought you
[02:56:59] were a black pillar. Just how much did
[02:57:01] you grow? Are you starting up again?
[02:57:03] Huang. Caillou, are you asking for a
[02:57:05] beating?
[02:57:07] Smells great. We've got fresh chicken
[02:57:09] today.
[02:57:11] Your dad had the robot make you some
[02:57:12] soup. Really? Then I've got to give it a
[02:57:15] proper taste.
[02:57:18] Delicious. Delicious. Glad you like it.
[02:57:21] Glad you like it.
[02:57:23] There really is no place like home.
[02:57:31] Advancement. All personnel confirm
[02:57:33] immediately.