After discussing it for a long time, they still felt they couldn't just give up like this.
"Strictly speaking, we still have three days. Let's think again about how we can get these 300 points."
The sky was already turning a pale grey, and only then did the Qilin Fourth Squad prepare to find a place to camp and rest.
Wang Tianwei kept thinking about Huang Yan's words. If four mechs were too attractive to the bugs... what about just one?
"Little Bear, Goldfish, you two go to sleep first. I'll discuss it a bit more with Sir Huang."
"Okay."
Huang Yan summarized based on the recent battle,
"...So if we go down the mine shaft again, the most important things are: exposing the least amount of energy; moving extremely fast inside the tunnels; leaving immediately if we don't see the academy's bonus point button; and minimizing the use of high-energy weapons to prevent the mine from collapsing."
Wang Tianwei stroked her chin thoughtfully.
"I see..."
Huang Yan thought for a moment.
"I feel like this mission might not be suitable for a group. How about this: tonight, I'll go down alone, and you guys stay up here..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Wang Tianwei shook her head.
"That's too dangerous, you wouldn't even have backup! If something happens, we wouldn't even make it in time to save you!
You want the minimum number of mechs and the fastest speed, right... Don't rush, let me figure something out."
Wang Tianwei pondered over her mech for a long time, then pulled out her portable console...
"Good thing we went down there early. If we had only found out on the last day, there wouldn't be any time to modify it!"
A new day began.
Many viewers who had just tuned into the livestream were immediately greeted by the sight of Wang Tianwei engrossed in modifying her mech.
"Holy crap!! A transcendent master mech designer modifying a mech on the spot!! Is this something I'm allowed to watch for free?"
"I'm going to study this frame by frame!!"
"Ahhhhh! Getting to see Wang Tianwei modify a mech!... But why is she dismantling so many things?
Taking off all the heavy weapons? What happened last night?"
"To the person above, go watch the replay first... All I can say is it was incredibly thrilling! Also, if you're eating, I suggest you don't watch it right now..."
"The shape of what she's building..."
"As expected, she built all four of Qilin's ultra-grade mechs! You could say this shape is very representative of her style!"
Wang Tianwei removed the parts one by one, ultimately keeping only the power system, air filtration system, anti-gravity suspension system, and acceleration propulsion system.
"This doesn't look like she's building a mech at all... It looks more like she's making some sort of aircraft?"
"It has zero offensive power! What if they run into star beasts? Hand-to-hand combat!?"
"Easy for you to say! If you use heavy lethal weapons in the mine shaft, you'll bury yourself underground before you even accomplish anything!?"
"But they can't have absolutely nothing, right?"
"Just because she doesn't have weapons doesn't mean the others won't!? It has four seats! I want to ride in Sister Zebra's mech too..."
After hearing Sir Huang's requirements, the first thing that came to Wang Tianwei's mind was a "flying car"!
It could advance and retreat, wouldn't need to be too large, would only require one energy block, and had more than enough room to seat four people!
Her "fighter jet" was great, but the parts were all a set, meaning it could only seat one person, or at most be modified to fit two!
It would be better to dismantle another section and build it directly into the style of an "American muscle car," then wrap both layers of protective shields on the outside to increase safety!
Because the vehicle was relatively simple, it only took Wang Tianwei an hour to finish the modifications!
Huang Yan was extremely satisfied after seeing it!
With four people sitting in one aircraft, they wouldn't be jammed into a single-file line in the mine shaft like before. If they encountered any situation, they could just run together!
Since driving only required one person, the remaining three could easily hold rifles or other firearms to supplement their firepower! The mobility was also much higher!
The exterior featured two transparent protective shields, so even if they were caught by the bugs, there was no immediate danger! They just needed to find an opportunity to shake them off or kill them!
They could also cover and coordinate with each other! Coupled with the air purification system... it was incredibly practical! Thus, he gave a thumbs up,
"Excellent, Sister Zebra! No one else but you could have done this!"
Wang Tianwei took a sip of water, avoiding the newly risen sun, and ducked into the tent.
"Just standard procedure, hold your applause!"
After the two groups took turns resting, Zhang Lyra and Jian Jingyu were completely shocked when they saw the boxy "aircraft"!
"Is this... an aircraft? Sister Zebra, did you make this!?"
"It has an engine and thrusters, almost no firepower system, no autopilot, and it can't be driven with mental energy.
I'll drive, but the speed is absolutely maxed out!"
Wang Tianwei slapped her right hand against the front hood of the mech that had transformed into a "muscle car"!
"This size is perfect for the mine shaft! I did the math, it absolutely won't get stuck!"
The days of drag racing while being chased by zombies were gone forever, but she hadn't expected to pick it back up in the interstellar era... It's just about speed, right!? Who are you looking down on!?
"Later, just like in the first match in the rainforest, we'll bring our rifles and handheld firearms."
Huang Yan instructed the team members,
"I've noticed the ceiling of the mine shaft isn't very stable. Everyone watch out for each other and try to take it easy when firing."
"Alright! Got it!"
Jian Jingyu circled this uniquely shaped "aircraft," feeling more and more excited the longer he looked at it!
Sister Zebra's aesthetic taste was simply beyond words!
"Awesome! Why do I feel like this looks better than those oval-shaped aircraft!?"
Wang Tianwei smiled faintly, hiding her achievements and fame!
You have no idea how many people this shape captivated back in the day! No one could resist its charm! No one!!!
"Sister Zebra! Can I have one?"
"...Wait until you learn how to drive without mental energy first!"
"No problem! Then I'm sitting in the front!! You have to teach me!"
The comments on the livestream also rated this "aircraft" highly,
"...Not gonna lie! After looking at it for a while, it's actually pretty cool!"
"Does this kind of pure vehicle not require specific mental energy levels!? @TaiheTech, hurry up! You've got work to do!!"
"Black! Looks great! I want one!!"
"It requires manual driving? That's not as convenient as mental energy propulsion!"
"Did the person above not watch the replay? Mental energy is restricted in the mine shafts anyway! This might actually be faster!"
"Even though I haven't seen it fly yet, since it's something Sister Zebra designed, I definitely want to give it a try!"
"Get in line like a good boy!"
The four of them made ample preparations for this trip down the mine!
"Wow! Sister Zebra! This is my first time riding in someone else's mech! And with so many people!!"
Wang Tianwei sat in the driver's seat and rested her foot on the energy valve.
"Sit tight! We're heading out!!"
With a light tap of her foot, the aircraft instantly shot forward!
Zhang Lyra, Huang Yan, and Jian Jingyu had never experienced such a strong push-back feeling of acceleration!
"Woohoo!! This is so thrilling!!!"
"Is there no shock absorption? Sister Zebra!"
"Don't have that part! Just get used to it!"
