Chapter 330: Chapter 105: Killing Intent from the Hunter
(Just counted, the main text is 4,800 characters, don’t say it’s just one more update, this update has more characters than the previous two.)
In the surveillance room, Lin Wu and Gaoling Ze looked at each other and turned their gaze towards the sullen Donald.
“Although I really don’t want to admit it, the fact is that the opponent really beheaded Solomon’s Mecha!”
Donald did not reply, falling into a long silence.
…
“It’s actually a beheading!! My God, I feel like my heart is about to jump out!”
“It’s so satisfying.”
“It’s so domineering! This Mecha is too domineering! That final kick, how it’s just like a meteor.”
“So the first round was just playing with us? Cutting off its own arm first, then telling us that one hand can still handle the opponent?! This trick is flying off the charts.”
“I feel like that black Mecha is getting weirder and weirder.”
“Yes, it’s getting more and more awesome, I don’t care anymore, I’m going to be its die-hard fan.”
“Extreme Special Soldier!”
“Extreme Special Soldier!”
“Loki Heavy Industry!”
Cheers from online and offline covered the sky.
It’s a pity that the people at Loki Heavy Industry themselves didn’t know because they were already in tears, hugging each other, with cheers erupting from the stands!
Wang Nuonuo excitedly grabbed Chuchu’s arm, shouting loudly, “Chuchu, did you see that? Mu Fan won, Mu Fan won!”
The dizzied Chuchu, shaken almost to her limits, nodded, “I know, Nuonuo, let go of my arm, please let go!”
“Isn’t Mu Fan amazing?!”
“Yes, yes, yes!”
“Hee hee!” Wang Nuonuo’s two big eyes squinted with laughter.
In the field, the Mecha Association manager echoed, “In this qualification competition, Loki Heavy Industry wins two, loses one, congratulations to your company for obtaining the qualification.”
As his words fell, a frenzy erupted again inside and outside the arena.
That black Mecha truly deserved its name!
As his voice subsided, Mu Fan controlled the Extreme Special Soldier to return.
And the Soul Suppresser, whose head had already helplessly separated from the Mecha body, was quickly surrounded and protected by a group of special service personnel.
Mu Fan returned to the tunnel for a full five minutes before the always-closed hatch finally really opened.
Without saying a word and with blood all over his forehead, Si Erqi, giving off a faint chill, left people momentarily speechless.
Finally, a special service member, trembling with fear, spoke, “Sir… Young Master Tang asks for you.”
With a look as if staring at a dead man, Si Erqi finally spoke, “Not going.”
Tearing off his pilot suit casually, this impressive Quasi-Ace Mechanical Master walked out among a crowd of people, with nobody daring to stop him.
The Extreme Special Soldier slowly walked into the preparation area and steadied to a stop.
Everyone from Loki Heavy Industry had already gathered under this ferociously aura-emitting Mecha.
In their eyes, every part of this Mecha was an ultimate killing weapon, its broken arm proving it had gone through an intense battle!
With hopeful eyes on the hatch, people were eager for the hero to emerge.
“Zzz~” The sound of air pressure spraying up, the hatch opened, and the moment Mu Fan’s head peeked out, he heard cheers below!
“Yay!!”
“Hero!”
“Sir, you are the best!”
Then, Mu Fan’s gaze met with a few people below.
Spotting the excited tearful glimmer in Wang Nuonuo’s eyes and the delightfully smiling face, Mu Fan’s mood was also affected.
Their eyes met, and Mu Fan cracked a smile.
This time, Mu Fan obediently sat in the elevator to descend, and as soon as he landed, he was excitedly rushed by Nuonuo who grabbed his arm and did not let go.
“Mu Fan, thank you! I knew you could do it!!” Her emotions surged from the depths to the heights, Nuonuo’s face still showing a tear-stained but strangely adorable expression.
“I’m glad I didn’t disappoint you.”
His tone was as gentle as the expression he had entering the Mecha.
Chuchu wanted to come forward to praise him, but she half-stepped forward and didn’t know what to say, awkwardly stuck. Fortunately, Yu Wenhai, the person in charge of the Loki Heavy Industry booth, stepped forward and firmly grasped Mu Fan’s hand.
A heartfelt “Thank you” was almost all of this middle-aged man’s current emotions.
Levi also came forward, expressing his thanks with utmost admiration.
“Please, relevant personnel of the competing company return to the surface.”
A staff member came by to notify.
The group talked as they walked, with Yu Wenhai still emotionally excited, “Mu Fan, if it wasn’t for you this time, both Loki Heavy Industry and the Extreme Special Soldier would have left this booth. Thank you for making the Extreme Special Soldier shine so brilliantly!”
Mu Fan casually waved his hand, speaking seriously, “This Mecha is really strong, many hidden features I also discovered only when operating to the limit. Honestly, this Mecha’s strength has far exceeded my expectations.”
Speaking of which, Mu Fan laughed and spread his hands, “The results are out, this Mecha is really strong! Your company’s strength is really impressive!”
Walking beside him, Wang Nuonuo’s eyes brightened upon hearing this, biting her lips as if she had made a decision.
This made Yu Wenhai and the others burst into laughter, they could almost foresee their booth soon attracting a wave of visitors.
However, the reality was, as the group returned to the booth, they were startled by the dense crowd of visitors surrounding them.
The crowd’s density left the dozen staff members unable to stop them, even the official personnel of the exhibition hall had to step in to coordinate.
“Where’s your company’s video? That Mecha’s video from just now, why isn’t there one?”
“Sorry, the actual test video hasn’t been transmitted from the headquarters due to the rush.”
“No video, huh… then I’ll order a unit.”
“You say… what?” The receptionist widened his eyes, he couldn’t have misheard.
“I’ll order one, the one that just competed, how much? I’ll take it!”
“Don’t cut the line, okay? Line up at the back, I came before you, brother, get me one too, just the one from the recent battle.”
“You guys keep pushing like this, someone’s going to get hurt!”
“Get lost!”
Suddenly, the situation became somewhat uncontrollable. Seeing this, Yu Wenhai who had just stepped out quickly came forward.
“Sorry, sir, that Mecha was our company’s prototype, we have only one exhibition model, what our company sells is the mass-produced Extreme Special Soldier Ge-1.”
“Oh, I wanted to buy that one with the broken arm, I see. How much for the mass-produced version then?”
“18 million, the price is a bit high, but our Loki Heavy Industry’s quality is absolutely solid, and the modification interface is rich, which can meet your customization needs as much as possible.”
“Only 18 million? I’ll order two, and modify them when I return. This mecha is so manly.”
“We are from Little Chrysanthemum Star Commerce, and we want to order 10!!”
“Our Mujin Trading Group will order 8!”
Suddenly, the crowd surged again.
What’s going on?
Yu Wenhai widened his eyes in disbelief at the scene before him, overwhelmed with sudden joy.
Have these people gone mad? Ordering 10 mechas at 18 million each!
This isn’t just 1800 Star Coins!
Yu Wenhai didn’t see the scene outside, he had no idea how much of a shock the recently broadcasted combat video had given to those viewers.
Therefore, for these eager buyers, not having a demo video didn’t matter; just release the video that showed the actual combat where the Wind Speed Competitor and the Soul Suppresser were continuously defeated, and the mecha enthusiasts on this planet would scramble like mad!
At this moment, Wang Nuonuo quietly pulled Mu Fan aside. Mu Fan looked down at the adorable girl gazing up at him, “What’s up, Nuonuo?”
“Sir, you’re now the one who understands this mecha’s functionality best. Have you spotted any issues with it? I need to report this data back to Grandpa.”
“Tell her.” Black’s voice rang out in his ears, as he and Mu Fan had already discussed this earlier.
Mu Fan gathered his thoughts and spoke, “The self-weight of this mecha, in my view, still exceeds the capacity that the sixth generation engine can handle. Its potential shouldn’t be limited by the engine. Of course, this was my initial thought, but after I discovered the hidden second engine and the special engine that appeared post-combination upgrade, my doubts were resolved. Could you confirm with Mr. Wang Ji if the real name of this engine is called ‘Meteor 3’? The designer of this mecha is truly a genius!”
“Meteor 3?” Wang Nuonuo mulled over the term.
“Yes, this engine has a significant issue; it’s a double-edged sword. My suggestion is to lower its power for a more stable state and supplement it with a completely different architecture high-power source engine, integrating with the Gravity Engine’s characteristics for targeted dynamic daily acceleration. I believe that with this approach, the performance of this mecha would definitely be above generation seven and a half, and if the auxiliary engine is of a higher quality, combined with future optimizations of Meteor 3, the engine level might even reach generation eight or higher!”
“Any other issues?” Wang Nuonuo’s eyes were clear and bright.
Mu Fan didn’t particularly notice Wang Nuonuo’s gaze but continued according to his own line of thought, “The combat program has some relatively lengthy single commands. The control program of this mecha doesn’t seem quite compatible with the mecha itself, always giving a feeling of not being well-integrated.”
“Plus, currently, some non-critical joints in actual combat situations are overly thick in armor. This mecha is now deemed too versatile, accommodating both long-range and close combat. If I were to follow my approach, significant modifications may be necessary for specialized optimization in close combat. But that’s just a joke; Loki Heavy Industry can modify it as per your development strategy.”
By the end, Mu Fan himself chuckled.
Wang Nuonuo did not laugh but looked up earnestly at Mu Fan, “Sir, do you also understand control program settings and engine optimization?”
Mu Fan thought about the miraculous intelligent life Black, hesitated for a moment then nodded, “I do.”
A glint of admiration flashed again in Wang Nuonuo’s eyes as she looked at Mu Fan, “Sir, how about you pilot this Extreme Special Soldier prototype in the future?”
Even Mu Fan’s quick mind didn’t catch on immediately, naturally nodding.
“Do you mean I should take part in battles later? I can.”
“No, this Extreme Special Soldier prototype will belong to you from now on, and you can optimize it as per your ideas. If you need technical support, just contact Loki Heavy Industry,” Wang Nuonuo said formally, her hands folded in front of her.
It was then that Mu Fan understood, his ordinarily calm demeanor giving way to wide eyes full of disbelief.
“You’re giving this mecha to me?! This prototype equipped with the Meteor 3 engine?”
“Yes, as the sole heir of Loki Heavy Industry, I have the authority.” Wang Nuonuo’s delicate face showed a genuinely sincere smile; she loved seeing Mu Fan happy, as she saw the longing for the mecha in his eyes.
“Why?” Mu Fan quickly regained his composure, looking very seriously at Wang Nuonuo.
“You are the mechanical master truly suited for this mecha! It’s you who brought the Extreme Special Soldier its first glory since its inception, and only you have the qualifications to continue this legacy in the future. I, along with Loki Heavy Industry, look forward to it!” Wang Nuonuo, devoid of any juvenile demeanor, spoke with a decisive and firm attitude, causing Mu Fan to catch his breath.
This is serious.
“That reason is not enough,” Mu Fan thought for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.
He appreciated Nuonuo’s kindness, but with Black’s enlightenment, he knew that just the cost of the Meteor 3 engine alone was already ten times more than that of a regular mecha, and in a sense, it was priceless… because this was a genuine engine capable of creating space-diffusive gravitational effects. In Black’s view, the level of technology inside this engine was astonishing.
Just depending on this reason to take away what might be a unique prototype was entirely unacceptable.
He knew Nuonuo was being kind to him, but the gift was simply too heavy.
Nuonuo’s expression remained unchanged, and she looked at Mu Fan sincerely, “This mecha will be stationed at the Loki Heavy Industry branch in Blue Capital Star’s Zhongjing City. Only you will have access to the hangar key and the password. It will also be equipped with a separate technology modification room. Officially, it will belong to Loki Heavy Industries, but the actual control will be yours. The purpose of creating this prototype is to provide rich experience for successor mecha bodies, and currently, only you are up to this task.”
Mu Fan opened his mouth, “Nuonuo, I…”
“If you refuse, Big Barbarian Bear, I will permanently seal this mecha! No one else can touch it!” Nuonuo suddenly pouted, her tone leaving no room for argument.
“Such a great opportunity and you’re still hesitating, damn, I really can’t understand you humans!” Black nearly exploded with impatience, as Mu Fan’s dialogue made it anxious.
“Alright, I’ll be on call whenever needed.” Mu Fan ultimately could not resist Nuonuo’s clear, watery, large eyes.
“This is the adult I know!” Nuonuo’s radiant smile appeared, her eyes curving like crescents.
In the virtual space, Black finally stopped fluttering with satisfaction, “The Taylor Thruster project for the enhancement of the gravity engine can now begin! This lord’s abilities will finally have a place to be utilized!”
The Extreme Special Soldier exhibition exploded in popularity, with the Loki Heavy Industry’s celebration continuing from morning until evening; even a minute before closing, the place was still packed with people.
When the last line of people rushed out as if escaping for their lives, they looked at each other and burst into laughter.
Nuonuo winked at Chuchu, signaling her to head back first.
In the end, Chuchu’s meaningful smile almost made Nuonuo’s face turn red.
“You guys have fun, I’m heading back now, bye Nuonuo, bye hero!” Chuchu left with a hearty smile and a wave of her hand.
“Mu Fan, are you going back to school?”
“Yeah, training starts again tomorrow.”
“I plan to have a good time exploring Blue Capital Star with Chuchu. We still have half a month before our term starts. I’ve just instructed them to input your Extreme Special Soldier privileges, and I’ll send you the exclusive management program later via Sky Communication.”
“Yeah, okay.” Mu Fan wasn’t worried about this; Black was even more proactive than he was. If it really came to it, an active Black was better than any program.
“Since the academy is in the east, let’s head east and find a restaurant close to the academy for dinner,” suggested Nuonuo, with a sly look, pretending to speak casually.
Hearing about dinner, Mu Fan’s eyes widened, and only then did the slow-witted him realize his stomach was already incredibly hungry. He nodded furiously.
Seeing Mu Fan’s reaction, Nuonuo covered her mouth and laughed. Big Barbarian Bear was still the same foodie.
Nuonuo chose a four-star themed restaurant, about 40 minutes away.
Along the way, a beautiful girl with long, fair legs kept chanting in her heart to walk slower, walk slower.
However, the Sky Communication map indicated that after crossing the old folk district ahead, they would arrive.
The two chatted and laughed as they walked through the quiet and dim alleys, the girl beaming with a joyful smile.
Up ahead was a three-way intersection. As Mu Fan stepped into the area illuminated by soft light and seemingly glanced at his watch unintentionally, his lips moved slightly, a faint yet clear voice reaching Nuonuo’s ears.
“Nuonuo, don’t look surprised, don’t ask anything, four meters to the left in the first passageway is the pedestrian path, naturally wave to me and walk out after.”
“… Listen.”
Nuonuo’s smile had just begun to form in preparation to speak when she almost instantly grasped Mu Fan’s meaning.
“Sir, I’m going to buy a hot drink over there, wait for me, okay?”
“Go ahead.”
Mu Fan smiled as he waved to the girl’s retreating figure.
Subtle as a thread, he felt the faint trace of killing intent captured inadvertently on his back, yet his eyes were filled with coldness.
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