818 Advance 2 (1/2)
”At 4 am yesterday, the remains of a white mech were discovered in the South Plains area. According to investigations, it was probably a wandering mech that entered our borders without permission, and was therefore shot down by our pilots stationed there. Now, three of the militaries Black-Clothed Generals have already moved out, and are practicing military drills, while they completely eliminate threats and search through the area. Would unrelated personnel please evacuate the area as soon as possible…”
Garen stood in the bathroom, allowing the hot water to wash down his head, wiping the sweat stains off his body as he listened to the news being broadcasted in the living room.
The whooshing sound of water mingled with the sound of the news, and gave off a strangely peaceful feeling.
”Black-Clothed Generals?” His expression changed slightly. Others might not be so aware of it, but he had recently been using his hacker skills to search up information regarding pilots, so he was particularly sensitive towards these sorts of information.
”The Black-Clothed Generals are another name for the Academy's Black Light Squad, in other words, it's an umbrella term for the elite students. Some of the elite students are stationed outside, so they're called the Black-Clothed Generals outside, they all have the military title of major general. Here are at least fifteen powerful pilots under the command of every Black-Clothed General, and these pilots are not your average pilots. To think they brought out three teams at once this time…”
Garen turned off the water, yanked down a dry towel hanging beside him, and covered his head with it, rubbing his hair dry.
Wiping the water off his body, he walked out of the bathroom and put on his clean underwear that was warmed in the dryer. Then, he walked straight into the living room and sat down in front of the computer.
”Did something happen again? How troublesome…”
He glanced at the images on the news nonchalantly, pressing Previous and Pause. The picture of the white-and-red mech remains was especially eye-catching.
Turning off the news, he picked up his Watch Terminal and looked at the time.
”It's almost time.
Ding… ding…
There was the sound of the bell from the door.
”Please enter.”
Garen pressed a button on the computer, and the house door opened automatically, making a crisp smacking sound.
The door was pushed open, and a large, tall boy walked in. His skin was dark and his hair short, his aura giving off a sharp and stormy feeling.
”You are Nonosiva? I'm Mondo, from the second year. I'll spare the long introductions, let's get straight to business.”
”Sure,” Garen nodded and stood up. ”Please sit, do you want some tea?”
”No. This is your proof of membership card, please keep it carefully.” The boy Mondo evidently had a decent impression of Garen, he did not seem to look down on Garen because of his family background at all. Instead, he spoke to Garen as though they were complete equals.
”Also, because of your excellent performance at the finals, the management team has decided to give you full Level Two support. As for what that entails, you can use the card to check the website, it's stated there.
”Understood.” Garen accepted the silver-white card. There was a black V on it, and some delicate patterns like vines on the sides. It looked very intricate and extravagant.
”Also, if there's anything urgent, you can call this number directly. He's Lady Britney's direct disciple, he can easily settle any normal problems, such as that kid you offended.” Mondo pressed around his Terminal, and sent Garen the contact of a third-year boy called Gurs.
Mondo gave Garen a friendly smile.
”Lady Britney really likes you, and she told us to take special care of you. Otherwise I wouldn't be the one here today, it would be a regular worker instead.”
”Then I owe my thanks to Lady Britney,” Garen smiled as well, his Terminal moving slightly.
”As long as you understand,” said Mondo with a satisfied smile. Seeing the more than ten thousand units that had suddenly appeared on his watch, he was in an extremely good mood.
He patted Garen's shoulder.
”If you have any problems from now on, you can come look for me. There's no need to bother Lady Britney and Gurs with everything. As a senior, it's expected of me take care of my juniors.”
”I won't forget you, senior.” Garen nodded, in a good mood as well.