Chapter 129: Chapter 32: The Center of Attention
Steel Dome City, Triumph Street.
The streets were still bustling with people who, at this moment, stopped in their tracks and looked up at the screens hanging from the steel buildings.
There, World Monarch Academy had entered the Mechanical Department of Noah Academy.
This was the fifth college that World Monarch Academy had visited, and after conquering Noah Academy, only the last two colleges would remain.
Moreover, according to the information known to the public.
The Mechanical Department of Noah Academy would hardly be a match for World Monarch Academy.
This ‘exchange’ would not pose any suspense.
Many people were only eager to see that chosen one, Lin Jue.
Nowadays, Lin Jue had become the darling of the media, and the people of Steel Dome City had pinned high hopes on his growth.
“I wonder if Lin Jue needs to make a move this time,” someone on Triumph Street said.
Apart from Lin Jue, there was Dinas from World Monarch Academy, Source Power Fusion Degree A minus, Source Power Level C+, and Mechanical Talent Assessment A+.
Moreover, Dinas also came from a noble family and had been exposed to mechas from an early age.
It seemed that Noah Academy would have a hard time finding an opponent.
The student intake at Noah Academy this year was still somewhat lacking.
“After this tour of exchange by World Monarch Academy, they will surely secure the name of the number one Extraordinary Academy in Steel Dome City,” a member of the public said.
World Monarch Academy put on such a display, broadcasting across the city, and naturally, there was a purpose behind all the efforts.
To elevate Lin Jue.
To solidify the reputation of World Monarch Academy’s Mechanical Department as number one.
To firmly establish the first rank among the Extraordinary Academies in Steel Dome City.
In this way, the student intake at World Monarch Academy would only get better, allowing it to widen the gap with other colleges using its robust facilities and resources.
All the other colleges were well aware of this fact.
But it was an overt strategy by World Monarch Academy, and they had to accept it regardless.
“The Mechanical Department of World Monarch Academy has long been indisputably the number one Mechanical Department in Steel Dome City, and World Monarch Academy has always been somewhat recognized as the number one academy in Steel Dome City. After this event, there will be no disputing it,” someone remarked.
“Indeed, unless the other academies also take a tour and put all the major academies in their place.”
However, the other academies certainly did not have this overwhelming strength.
Only the Mechanical Department of World Monarch Academy possessed it.
“The acting chancellor of Noah Academy, Lin Qingze, slipped away from the last opening ceremony, probably because he felt it was embarrassing. This time, I wonder if he will appear,” someone said.
At this moment, Lin Qingze was sitting in his office.
All the electronic devices in the office were turned off, and the communicator kept ringing, but he did not answer.
Out of sight, out of mind.
He planned to rest for a while and leave after the exchange was over.
Now, no one should bother him.
…
The Mechanical Building of Noah Academy was packed with people.
Inside and outside, it was all a sea of people.
Even the railings on the top floors were crowded with students, who looked down, bunched together.
“That’s Lin Jue, he really is handsome.” On the upper floors, a girl looked at a figure in the middle of World Monarch Academy, standing 188 cm tall, with tousled hair, dressed in sports apparel, exceptionally handsome.
“Beside him must be Dinas, I heard he also scored A+ in the mechanical talent assessment, and he’s handsome too,” someone looked towards Lin Jue’s side, Dinas with golden hair, carrying a slightly soft demeanor.
“Are you students of Noah Academy?” a male student next to them said, annoyed by their praise of the boys from World Monarch Academy.
“Of course, but given the significant disparity in strength, we can only take it easy,” the girl shrugged.
The boy instantly lost his temper, feeling somewhat depressed.
Indeed, the disparity in strength was notable.
Yet, before the match had started, there was still a sliver of hope.
Perhaps World Monarch Academy was not as strong as imagined?
Or perhaps, the academy had its preparations, maybe even hidden mecha experts as well?
Talent did not represent everything; the actual combat capability still determined the outcome in a mecha battle.
The result remained unknown as they had not yet fought.
Many men looked towards Leng Qiu in the combat arena, the famously cold and fierce beauty of the academy, the head of the Mechanical Department.
Leng Qiu stood there with a cold expression, and Lin Qingze indeed did not show up.
The leaders of the academy were nowhere to be seen.
The bastards.
“Miss Leng Qiu, how do you view this exchange, and does Noah Academy have the confidence to win?” At this moment, a media reporter put the microphone towards Leng Qiu.
Leng Qiu shifted her gaze, her eyes fixed on her.
The reporter felt a chill on her body.
“If you haven’t fought, how could you know,” Leng Qiu responded coldly.
“So, Miss Leng Qiu thinks that Noah Academy might stand a chance to win,” the media reporter translated for Leng Qiu – creating topics was their job.
Leng Qiu did not respond again, so the reporter had to walk away discretely.
The students of Noah Academy were all inside their mechas, staring at their opponents, ready for battle.
Suddenly, three mechas slid forward from the opposite direction and positioned themselves in the middle of the battlefield.
Lin Jue did not enter the fray; he stood beside a white mecha, quietly watching the scene unfold.
Dinas stood next to him, with a golden mecha beside him.
If others could handle it, there was no need for them to enter the fight.
“Lin Jue and Dinas are not up,” someone inside a Noah Academy mecha remarked.
The area around the Mechanical Building quieted down, and energy shields were activated around to prevent the battle from affecting the crowd.
“The first battle for the Mechanical King, three mechas stepped out at once, probably testing the new recruits of Noah Academy’s Mechanical Department. Let’s see how Noah Academy responds to this,” a media reporter said to the camera.
Leng Qiu was commanding on the battlefield; Noah Academy also had three mechas move out towards the center of the battlefield.
Without speaking, both sides powered up, and in an instant, six mechas rapidly slid forwards, charging at each other.
“A melee! The Mechanical King and Noah Academy unexpectedly went for a brawl, 3v3, with Noah Academy firing first,” the reporter exclaimed excitedly while watching the battlefield.
In different parts of Steel Dome City, many people looked up at the screens overhead, seeing the high-speed mechas charging at each other.
“Noah Academy in a single file lineup, Mechanical King opted for a V-formation, the front two mechas’ energy cannons are extremely fierce, and the mecha at the back is equipped with an Energy Battle Blade, a close-combat mecha.”
“The classic V-formation is covering the approach of the close-combat mecha. It’ll be interesting to see how Noah Academy’s mecha pilots respond,” said the live reporter excitedly, as though she too was in the battle.
The three pilots from Noah Academy fired wildly.
“Spread out,” a voice commanded, and the single-file trio dispersed, the two mechas on the sides moving left and right.
As they spread out, the three mechas from Mechanical King also dispersed, two mechas confronting the mechas on the sides, while the rear mecha accelerated forward, powering up to maximum, like a terrifying monster.
“Bang…” A Noah Academy pilot fired, only to see the high-speed opponent dodge it, sweeping past in a brilliant arc, swinging the Energy Battle Blade in hand, slashing towards the opposition.
“Boom!”
A loud bang, a Noah Academy mecha was hit directly, its arm severed, exposing the internal wiring, and its body was knocked down, sliding on the ground.
“So violent, the Mechanical King has completely dismantled a mecha, another bill for repairs. But of course, the Extraordinary Colleges have their own engineering departments; the students from the Engineering Department will have to work hard now,” the reporter commented.
“The situation is now 3v2, with Noah Academy’s other mechas also at a disadvantage and completely suppressed,” continued the reporter.
“It seems there is still a huge gap between Noah Academy and the Mechanical King in the Mechanical Department. I have a feeling that Lin Jue might not even have to enter today. It remains to be seen how Noah Academy will manage the current situation,” the reporter continued.
Listening to the reporter’s words, many students from Noah Academy cursed loudly.
The damned reporter was relentlessly demeaning them while glorifying the Mechanical King.
What made them feel even more humiliated was that this was the truth, undeniable, and only curses could vent their frustration.
They from Noah Academy’s Mechanical Department were completely suppressed.
“This miss wants to go up and blast them,” Sun Xiaoxiao said angrily from the top of the building as she watched the fight below.
“Are you also a freshman?” someone beside her sighed, “This time, Noah Academy is going to embarrass itself in front of all citizens of Steel Dome City; these reporters are really annoying.”
The media reporter couldn’t care less about the students’ opinions, continuing excitedly, “Noah Academy’s mecha pilots have fallen, Mechanical King won decisively, the gap is too big, Lin Jue and Dinas haven’t even joined the fray, is this the strong capability of the first Mechanical Department among the Eight Extraordinary Colleges? Noah Academy’s Mechanical Department still has a long way to go.”
Amidst a chorus of curses, many trainees began to leave the scene, unable to endure the humiliation.
It was too disastrous; a 3V3 rout.
Leng Qiu’s face was cold too; she almost wished she could stride onto the field and beat up the live-streaming reporter.
The mecha pilots beside her noticed Leng Qiu, who coldly said, “Let’s go together.”
As she spoke, the mechas around her slid forward.
“What’s happening, does Noah Academy plan to use a swarm tactic in mecha combat? They are going to overwhelm by numbers when the Mechanical King only brought some of their pilots, clearly at a numerical disadvantage.”
“How will the Mechanical King respond?”
The students in the Mechanical Building had seen this, but didn’t care anymore; it was already shameful enough being routed so completely. Might as well go all out.
“Let’s have a melee.”
“Dinas stepped onto a mecha, the Mechanical King is going all out too; this will be a massive free-for-all,” the reporter’s voice grew even more excited as she looked towards the Mechanical King, seeing Lin Jue in his track suit opening the cockpit of his mecha.
“Lin Jue,” the reporter shouted, “Lin Jue is entering the battle. It was thought that he wouldn’t need to fight against Noah Academy, but with Noah Academy employing a swarm tactic, Lin Jue will show them with absolute power who truly is the king of the Mechanical Departments of the Eight Extraordinary Colleges.”
The reporter’s voice was extremely motivational, and the citizens of Steel Dome City were also boiling with excitement.
All eyes were on the screen as a white mecha came into view.
All eyes were on him!
PS: Finish this section tomorrow and post it all together, otherwise I fear getting drowned in saliva!