Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Hunter Mech (Please Subscribe)
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Dumbstruck, Dumpling and the others froze, turning to look at Li Yao. Seeing
Li Yao’s dazed expression, Dumpling asked, “Big brother, didn’t you know in advance?”
“I really had no idea.” Li Yao gave a bitter smile. The game officials were truly inventive, keeping such a thing a mystery.
Xiao Ze explained, “Many people may wonder why Starfire is not seen, it’s because we deliberately did not pre-inform or contact him. We wanted to conduct a completely authentic interview.”
KB added with a smile, “Could the Starfire God please stand up?”
All eyes in the audience turned to the player’s seats. The players then began to examine each other. Ordinary players might not have heard of Starfire, but these elite players were quite familiar with the name.
“Big brother, stand up. What a great opportunity for publicity,” urged Dumpling.
“So you’re the Starfire God.” Da Vinci curiously examined Li Yao.
“If you’re worried about your safety, there’s no need. The higher your exposure, the safer you are,” said Sister Li, seemingly sensing Li Yao’s concerns.
Li Yao hesitated for a moment, then stood up. Just as Sister Li had said, the higher his exposure, and the more well-known he became, the safer he was.
If they wanted to mess with him, they would have to pay a higher price, and they would mostly take action in the game. However, in the game was where he was least afraid.
As Li Yao slowly stood up, a spotlight shone on him.
Then, a set of floating steps connected to a platform appeared. Li Yao, having stood up, did not hesitate and slowly stepped onto the platform.
All eyes were focused on him. Even You You looked surprised. She hadn’t expected the skilled player she had heard about to be sitting right next to her.
Li Jia covered her mouth, her face filled with disbelief.
“Isn’t Xiao Yao’s game name Prairie Fire? How come…?” Li’s mother suddenly realized, “A single spark can start a prairie fire, it was Xiao Yao all along.”
Li’s father was also stunned…
As Li Yao ascended to the commentator’s platform, Xiao Ze, smiling, said, “You wouldn’t mind a verification, would you?”
Once Li Yao and the others stepped onto the stage, he began to promote his club. It was the perfect opportunity, and a shocking one at that.
Without saying a word, he reached out with the communicator in his hand. The communicator stored all his information, including his in-game identity, which could only be revealed with his permission.
Ding!
A flash of light, and a string of information appeared on Xiao Ze and KB’s communicators.
Seeing the information, KB’s face suddenly darkened like the bottom of a pot. Xiao Ze was also stunned, unable to suppress the shock in his eyes.
The audience was even more curious, noticing the peculiar expressions on the two commentators.
Xiao Ze was the first to recover. He cleared his throat and asked, “Are you sure all this information should be disclosed?”
“I’m sure.” Li Yao said with a smile. Now was the best time, and there was no longer a need to keep things secret.
Xiao Ze inhaled deeply and slowly said, “Before we reveal the information, allow me to introduce Starfire, the creator of many records. The first in the open field of boss hunting, the first to lead a team to hunt a humanoid boss, and the recipient of the Platinum Medal. He led the breakthrough in breaking into the big law.”
Many people might not have entered the game, but they still heard about it. For one person to gain so many honors, everyone knew its value.
“Next, let me introduce Prairie Fire, someone many people are no stranger to. The pioneer of the counter-attack, he also defeated many powerful bosses alone. His brilliance is not easy to explain, but you can find out by searching on your communication device.”
Many people curiously began to search on their communicators, and with this search, they instantly understood why Xiao Ze hadn’t elaborated further.
Prairie Fire was practically notorious. He could even be described as a murder god who had killed countless people. His combat record was impressive.
“Many people may wonder, why did I introduce Prairie Fire after talking about Starfire.” As Xiao Ze spoke, he revealed the data.
The arena was filled with gasps as it displayed that the two were actually the same person, just like many celebrities having multiple identities.
“Little brother, you seem quite surprised.” Li Yao, sitting between the two, spoke in a deliberately low voice. However, due to the microphone, his voice echoed throughout the arena.
The audience burst into laughter, especially those who knew about the incident at Faselin Academy.
KB managed to put on a smile and quickly said, “Let’s get back to the main topic. This segment is not in the other carnivals. It is a joint broadcast of several venues. The reason we invited you here is simple. As the first one to receive the Platinum Medal, the official team has specially granted you a conceptual mecha.”
As KB’s voice fell, a three-meter-tall mecha slowly floated out onto the stage.
The mecha was lightweight. Its design resembled a handsome High Elf, with an Arrow Bag at its waist and a weapon. A Long Bow was on its back.
“Good. This is the first finished product, which began to be produced and adjusted since you won the Platinum Medal. This new conceptual mecha connects directly to your neurons. Once you’re inside, you’ll find that the mecha feels like an extension of your own body. This is a Hunter Mech. We hope that Prairie Fire will give us a demonstration.”
Xiao Ze’s eyes flickered with envy. This could only be done by the Ancient Gods Company. What other company would give away a new conceptual mecha worth several billion without a word?
Li Yao was also excited. He hadn’t expected this.
In his previous life, humans had explored the stars, supposedly with the aid of these mechas. However, he hadn’t succeeded in Divine Enthronement and missed out on the Hunter Mech. Even the nation had given up on the production of the Hunter Mech, which had been one of his major regrets.
He hadn’t expected to get one now. Not only Xiao Ze but everyone was green with envy. This was a mecha, after all. Mecha games had been popular for hundreds of years.
Li Yao adjusted his communicator, and the mecha seemed to come alive. Its chest opened with a crack, and a ray of light flashed, pulling Li Yao into the mecha.
Click, click. Li Yao moved around a bit, finding it felt no different from his own body, like an extension of it.
“Prairie Fire God, don’t worry. There’s a protective shield. You won’t hurt anyone. How about testing it out on those targets over there?” KB said.
“Okay.” A metallic voice resounded, followed by a sight of Li Yao performing a backward flip that propelled him several tens of meters away. Continuing to flicker, he performed the Shadow Roll.
Click…
Li Yao drew his bow, and the arrows sparkled with light as they flew. His movements were fluid, and one after another target exploded, no matter how they moved, not a single arrow missed.
The audience gasped in amazement, followed by various expressions of envy and resentment.
After more than a hundred targets were shattered, everyone was stunned.
It wasn’t until Li Yao revealed himself that he and the mecha seemed to merge into his skin.
“Prairie Fire God, this is the certificate of ownership for your mecha, as well as some rules you need to abide by. Sign it, and the mecha is yours. However, there is a one-year probationary period. Only after you have passed this period and fulfilled our requirements for adjustments to the mecha can you fully own it,” said Xiao Ze.
Li Yao received the rules, which were nothing more than some limitations indicating that he could not use the mecha at will. He gladly agreed.
With the mecha, he was extremely safe in real life. As for cooperating with the company to improve the mecha, he naturally had no problem with that. Everyone was green with envy. After all, a mecha wasn’t like a car. You couldn’t get one just because you had the money.
Especially, the young man who was practically glaring in envy. He came from a powerful and influential family, and they had been trying to get a regular mecha for several years but had not yet succeeded, while this guy got one outright.
“Well, if Prairie Fire God has nothing to say, would those who wish to participate in the competition proceed to the competition area, please?” ….