After official classes began, Wang Tianwei got another nickname in the Mecha Engineering Department: Wang Two-Days.
No matter what problems she encountered in her major courses, it took her at most two days! Even if she couldn't fully understand it, she would definitely bring her progress up to the class average.
Her classmates went from initial shock and admiration to being accustomed to it, and now they just gritted their teeth... That girl was simply inhuman...
The price was the increasingly dark circles under her eyes.
But all it took was a weekend to refresh even those dark circles, because she had learned the many uses of the medical pod!
Using it once a week could relieve eye and body fatigue, and it even helped heal bruises!
The school actually had a campus infirmary, but there were too many people! Her daily schedule was packed tight, leaving her no time to go lie down.
But weekends were different. On weekends, she would slightly adjust her study schedule and visit the hospital while taking a morning walk.
If the hospital at the school gate was too crowded, she would fly her hovercar to somewhere further away. After all, adapting to society was also a required course.
A month passed by in such a busy manner.
The school evaluated the most suitable mechas for the freshmen based on their initial training and their performance over these thirty days.
And today was the day the mechas were distributed!
The first-year freshmen gathered in the square, chattering excitedly. They could finally have their own mechas! Getting into the military academy was all for this very moment!
Wang Tianwei was also thrilled.
The teacher said that once we get our mechas, they will first show us how to dismantle them! After that, we can modify and assemble them! I have been waiting for this day for so long.
Jian Jingyu couldn't quite understand her train of thought. Shouldn't the first thing you do when you get a mecha be to put it on and try fighting in it!?
Huang Yan kept his head down, rolling a coin back and forth through his fingers, standing in the middle of the line without saying a word.
Before long, the teachers of each class came down from the teaching building, each carrying a suitcase.
Two rows of security personnel stood on both sides of the road, making it look like they were about to conduct some sort of illegal transaction...
The originally somewhat loose S-Class formation instantly became perfectly disciplined.
Chao Hao walked over, placed the safe on the table, and opened it. Instead of immediately distributing the mechas, he first took out two paper posters, unrolled them, and placed them right at the front.
Important Notices:
1. For the first time wearing a mecha, it must be done accompanied by an instructor.
2. Upon receiving the mecha, renting, reselling, or dismantling it to sell its parts is strictly prohibited.
3. Students are not allowed to privately pilot mechas for practice or play in non-designated areas. Any violation found will result in a deduction of 20 credits per offense.
4. If the mecha is damaged or lost, please handle it yourself; the school is not responsible for issuing replacements.
5. Piloting mechas above your authorized grade is strictly forbidden.
6. ...
The list of rules completely filled two pages.
Those who have memorized everything, come to me to collect your mecha. Do not leave after getting it; we will go together to the designated training ground to practice piloting later.
Yes, sir!
The students of S-Class possessed a natural caution when facing Yama Chao.
Other classes had already gone through a whole line of people, and only then did they dare to step forward according to their previous queue order.
Ran Caizhe, B-Rank Light Mecha.
Chao Hao handed over a spatial pendant.
Go put it on now and try attacking the protective shield to see.
Ran Caizhe was beyond excited to get his own mecha. Hearing this, he was about to release the mecha. He had just turned around when Chao Hao gave him a hard knock on the head.
What is the third rule?
...Teacher, this is entrapment!
And you, you stupid fish, actually took the bait! Go stand on the side. Later, you will recite all the rules to me.
...Yes, sir.
Ran Caizhe stood dejectedly to the side and began reciting the regulations.
With this precedent, the people collecting their mechas after him were a hundred and twenty percent alert!
When it was Wang Tianwei's turn,
Wang Tianwei, B-Rank Medium Mecha.
Wang Tianwei took the small spatial pendant with both hands.
I heard from your major instructor that you are very interested in dismantling things?
I will not dismantle it and sell it!
Chao Hao gave her a weird look, waved his hand as if dismissing her for being silly, and told her to step aside too...
Jian Jingyu received an S-Rank Light Mecha, while Huang Yan got an A-Rank Medium Mecha.
You two both got medium mechas? Aren't light mechas better for mobility for commanders and mecha engineers?
Wang Tianwei gripped the spatial pendant tightly, refusing to let go.
I think it is pretty good. Teacher Eugene said medium mechas can carry more accessories!
Huang Yan hung his pendant around his neck.
For a commander, either is fine; they each have their own advantages. But I thought you would get a medium mecha.
Jian Jingyu smiled,
The teacher said I have high compatibility and strong explosive power, so I am more suited to develop as an assault soldier!
My family thinks so too. They told me to try it first, and if it does not work out, I can switch later!
Wang Tianwei patted his shoulder, pretending to be profound.
When your big sister here becomes a top-notch mecha engineer in the future, I can add whatever you want to it!
Thanks, Sister Wang!
Huang Yan noticed that the last student had finished collecting their mecha.
We are heading to the training ground.
Jian Jingyu and Wang Tianwei immediately returned to the formation.
Many classmates around heard their conversation. No one pointed out that a B-Rank mecha engineer could not modify an S-Rank mecha, and no one cared.
Who does not want to be at the top? As for the future, who can say for sure?
Once they arrived at the training ground, Chao Hao had the fifty students sit to the side while he took the lead and entered Thunder, just in case a student touching a mecha for the first time lost control and hurt themselves or others.
When Wang Tianwei saw that golden-yellow mecha appear, she had a feeling of just as I expected. Other than him, which other teacher in the school could be this overtly flashy?
Thinking of how he had plucked students out of the sand like pulling radishes, and then looking at the blinding Golden Armor in front of her, it really was true that a mecha reflected its owner...
Those whose names I call, come up. The rest stay seated.
Yes, sir!
First one—Ran Caizhe.
Ran Caizhe had just finished reciting the mecha rules and still felt a bit dizzy.
But the moment that yellow-and-white light mecha appeared in front of him, his head stopped hurting! His vision cleared up! Even his steps were filled with energy!
It was so beautiful! His first mecha! After he climbed in, Chao Hao's voice rang out again,
First, move your hands and feet. Try raising your right arm...
After completing a series of preparatory movements, Chao Hao instructed Ran Caizhe to pilot the mecha and run a lap around the training ground.
At first, the mecha kept having issues with moving its arm and leg on the same side simultaneously, and it couldn't pick up speed.
By the second half of the lap, he was much more proficient. However, though it was called running, to the others, it looked about the same as walking.
Good, disembark.
Second one...
When Ran Caizhe came out of the cockpit, he was completely drenched in sweat. The other S-Class students waited for him to store his mecha and return before asking how it felt.
Awesome! Even though it is hard to control... it is awesome!! If I could run two more laps, I could definitely get the speed up!
Shi Hong pulled him down to sit,
If you ran two more laps, your mental energy would not be able to hold up! Hurry up and wipe off, do not rub your sweat on me...
Ouch, damn it! Not playing by the rules, huh!?
The mechs issued by the school were a perfect match for the students' mental fortitude and physical conditions, so hardly anyone experienced any severe discomfort during their first piloting session.
Jian Jingyu truly lived up to his S-rank rating. Every movement he made was textbook perfect, and he executed the final running drill exceptionally well.
After getting into her mech, Wang Tianwei finally understood why everyone was so worried about her physical fitness being abruptly pushed to A-rank.
While doing a lap around the field, she could distinctly feel her legs involuntarily speeding up, yet when she tried to use her mental energy to maintain balance, she found herself completely overwhelmed.
In the end, she had to rely on controlling her arms to keep up the pace, occasionally moving her arm and leg on the same side simultaneously or accidentally spinning in circles...
By the time she climbed out, drenched in sweat, Zheng Yunyun actually shot her a look of admiration.
"Having the guts to dance in front of Yama Chao your very first time in a mech... you're really something else."
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