All eyes instantly turned to the strong man with a crew cut - Instructor Bach!
"I..."
Bach never expected that this honor would fall on him again!
"...can only say I'll do my best."
However, Instructor Bach replied very rationally, because above Mu Fan's status as a student, there was another level - the successor pilot of the Thunderhawk!
The terrifying nature of this status needed no explanation.
"Alright, you'll lead the team this time. Once we reach Capital Star, you'll be responsible for communication with Instructor Ruan."
Vice Dean Horace made the decision final.
Dean Tang rarely spoke, but when he did, everyone would unconditionally follow his will.
Lindberg's eyes were filled with uncontrollable anger, but standing atop Mount Gaidu among these high-level figures, he dared not make any unusual moves.
"Agreed."
Settled.
This time's leading instructor - First-year department of Dingchuan Academy's Mecha Department, Bach.
Accompanying special personnel - Seven from the Dark Department.
...
As evening approached, White Hair and the Fatty returned to Dingchuan disheveled after a day of fun and waves.
However, they were stunned upon returning by the busy scene in the academy.
"Hey, classmate, what's going on in the academy? Is there an event tonight?"
White Hair stopped a fellow student to ask, only to receive a roll of the eyes in response.
"An event today? No way! Did you guys just come back from outside? The academy exchange competition is about to start, the list is already out. Everyone's working hard for a spot in the academy tour group. Step aside, I need to report my score!"
White Hair and the Fatty exchanged glances, "Damn, something big's about to happen."
It seemed that almost everyone in their Freedom Wings Team, except Mu Fan, had signed up.
As a comprehensive competitive competition, in addition to fighting and mecha, other disciplines were also significant components.
The team members were all outstanding in their respective fields, making them key selections for Dingchuan.
Aside from the Fatty as a logistics member not participating in the competition, White Hair, lounging as he might be, was still a mainstay in the electronic warfare field.
"Quick, contact Mu Fan."
When Mu Fan, sitting on the interstellar cruise, heard the news and checked the arrival time set for around 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, he spoke in a deep voice, "Give me one day at most. I'll be back."
He was on a direct flight to and from Blue Capital Star, continuously passing through wormholes, a luxury route specially booked for him by Yuexi.
As they hung up the Sky Communication, the two were swiftly locked in by Dingchuan's surveillance.
Instructor Bach, leading three assistant instructors, intercepted White Hair and Fatty halfway.
Strong Instructor Bach looked at these two with flickering eyes with a half-smile and then directly put an arm around each, "Come on, drink with me first."
[What's going on here!?]
Fatty exchanged a horrified glance with White Hair, and then both were mercilessly dragged away by the powerful Instructor Bach.
Early the next morning, still throwing up white froth, both Fatty and White Hair were dragged unconscious onto a spaceship by the academy guard and sent to the distant Capital Star.
"Mr. Bach, as the academy's senior instructor, your methods are eye-opening"
A middle-aged man with a square face, about forty years old, spoke with a smile, an X-shaped scar crisscrossing over his left eye socket.
The Highland Warrior who coolly and unbeknownst to Mu Fan utterly slaughtered the Blood Teeth Team's Byron - Dark Department, Tsunayoshi!
At this moment, his intact right eye was filled with admiration.
"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. I roughly understand Mu Fan's character, and all the details for everyone else
are in place."
Bach's gaze turned to Tsunayoshi, "This time, the safety of Dingchuan students is entrusted to you, Mr. Tsunayoshi."
"It's my duty, part of the job."
Tsunayoshi lit a cigarette, and a hint of fierce killing intent flickered in
his remaining right eye. "It's been five years since I've been to Capital Star."
"In this exchange competition, all of you here are the best of our academy. Freshmen's main task is to learn from the experience, so you are the real main force."
"This year of honing your skills, I believe you all have made significant
progress."
"I know your nicknames well, very good. Now, what I hope is for you
to bring these titles to Capital Star!"
"Artwood..."
"Long Er..."
Name after name began to be called out by Professor Li.
The first batch was indeed Dingchuan Academy's Fighting
Department's Five Heavenly Kings!
Clad in simple white swordsman's clothes, Lu Qingxue quietly sat below, looking at Professor Li on the stage.
Like a proud, cold Snow Lotus flower.
This was the academy's pre-battle mobilization meeting, and as the
leading figure of the Swordsmanship Club, she was naturally invited as a key figure to attend.
For she was also a representative of Dingchuan's Martial Path!
Moreover, she was a master in weapon fighting, something
approaching grandmaster level.
"Lu Qingxue."
Upon hearing her name, Lu Qingxue nodded slightly, "Here."
Her voice sounded like ice beads falling on a jade plate.
"Now, the available battle slots are the third, seventh, and ninth.
What's your opinion?"
"I'll follow the professor's arrangement."
"You'll take the seventh spot. According to past conventions, your
opponent should be someone fierce and aggressive from the Pulan
Military Academy."
"Alright."
Words were precious; it seemed everyone was accustomed to Lu
Qingxue's behavior, only vaguely curious that such an aloof beauty showed no interest in the entire event.
Professor Li also seemed eager to hear Lu Qingxue's opinion, so he continued, "Student Lu, if you have any thoughts, feel free to bring them up for everyone to discuss."
Lu Qingxue tucked her hair behind her ear, revealing her fair and graceful profile, ready to speak.
At that moment, her Sky Communication device suddenly vibrated. Upon seeing the unfolding text, Lu Qingxue's brows furrowed
instantly.
The temperature around seemed to plummet to freezing at once.
"I have no opinions; I'll follow the professor's arrangement. However, something urgent has come up, and I must leave now. Please allow me, professor."
Lu Qingxue stood, like a proud plum blossom standing in snow, elegantly bowing.
"Alright, you go handle it first."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingxue nodded at the others in the conference hall before turning to leave.
Among the senior students, only when watching Lu Qingxue's
retreating figure did they inadvertently reveal admiration in their
eyes.
The unworldly Valkyrie was undoubtedly the most beautiful at Dingchuan Academy.
However, as a former teammate, only Long Er clicked his tongue in wonder, "That nature hasn't changed in over two years."
Mu Fan put away his Sky Communication; this message was sent to Lu
Qingxue specifically by him.
[I'm back, the Blood Teeth Team's branch address has been located.]
This message was exceedingly brief, but Lu Qingxue's reply was even
simpler, consisting of only three words - [Swordsmanship Club.]
Senior Sister still had that aloof nature.
Mu Fan sighed a little, but the corners of his mouth curved into a
smile. The feeling of being back at the academy was wonderful.
In the bustling academy, Mu Fan, wearing a baseball cap, went
unnoticed.
"Why can't I reach them?" Mu Fan murmured to himself, frowning.
"They've all gone to Capital Star," Black declared boldly, showing that Mu Fan's question had clearly triggered Black's urge to answer. "Huh? Then why didn't they leave a message for me?"
"They seemed to have left in quite a hurry. Based on the surveillance
records, the academy has been communicating intensely with all participating members the past few days. Even White Hair and Fatty had a good drink before leaving."
Mu Fan silently looked towards the sky; these two really... always surprise him.
Couldn't even wait half a day?
"Who's still left in Freedom Wings Team now?"
"Lu Qingxue, the girl I particularly admire," Black imparted its opinion
with a very rational tone.
"Could you be a bit more serious?"
Mu Fan retorted to Black, then turned and headed towards the
Swordsmanship Club.
When Mu Fan turned the corner on the path.
Three hundred meters away, the girl like a snow lotus somehow
sensed it and looked back inadvertently.
Their eyes met.
The figure of the beauty remained in simple white, standing alone,
untainted and transcendent.
However, upon seeing the hidden weariness deep within those clear
eyes, Mu Fan sensed that Lu Qingxue's current state was off.
If her previous demeanor was like a flawless iceberg. Now, there seemed to be a few cracks below the ice layer.
"You're back," Lu Qingxue looked at the determined face before her, the immature youth completely gone, leaving only the maturity that seemed to belong to a man. "What's happened to you?" Mu Fan squinted his eyes.