Chapter 178 (2/2)

Perhaps that was another reason for this farce they embarked upon year by year Of course this was not their world, but like anyone the students of the NEU desired to experience and get better at it Their piloting abilities and the strength of their mechas were crucial to their identity

In the last five years the NEU had suffered significantly in this area In the hardware sector alone they were only just catching up with other high level universities With their reputation so low, they had notalented students And thus cycle continued Every school wanted to see their facilities improve, in all areas Unfortunately, it was easier said than done

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It was after lunch, and students had begun to roups towards the mecha coot the newshi The both of the shot in the dark

It really was interesting! He thought back to when he was in school, though ado He never had any opportunities to join in activities like these For the simple reason that none of the universities were interested

But he didn’t know anything about how schools were run these days He never really paid attention to that sort of news

His thoughts wandered further, to the beginning of his studies, and almost iht a darkness with them when they floated to the surface

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West Hill, NEU Mecha Training Area

The training field was actually a massive stadium, easily ten times the size of a normal field

The entire thing was supported by the hills that composed the area to save on costs Inside, it was separated in to several sections A them were the forest, mountain, plains and desert Each one was the result of a simulation, but served as excellent practice fields that trained students in tactical awareness

Of course, they also had a standard co

As the teachers and students of the NEU filed in, they im over the stadium, it was clear that the National in the school’s name wasn’t just for show They certainly would need the help of the Eastern governest arena on Skyfire In fact, it was aest in the entire Eastern Alliance

It could handle thirty thousand spectators without trouble Hanging above the stands were scores of holographic televisions This way the spectators had a cole

The NEU welco thee Goddess was clad today in a white coht out her every proud curve Yet despite her alluring figure no soul dared venture near, for fear her attention would fall upon theer Easily provoked was probably an understatement

Tan Lingyun spun around, and her eyes fell upon Geng Yang, Tang Mi and Tang Xiao Her voice was low and harsh “Reoes live, you’re up first”

“I’aped at her in surprise He was the best pilot the school had, enrolled in the Enized as the valedictorian of his yun’s decision to send him in first

She nodded “I don’t knohat the opposition’s roster is, but I do know that beyond a doubt we’re no match for the Lir team, at least in terms of raer Situations like this, you rely on your ace in the hole to get an advantage If you go in first, you’re guaranteed to take out at least one, and if we’re lucky weaken another An iuard You understand?”

“Yes Professor, I understand” Geng Yang’s eyes shone with anticipation, the fire of combat lust deep in their depths

Next, Tan Lingyun turned her attention to Tang Xiao and his sister “Tang Mi will be second Your job is to keep the advantage on our side, to the best of your ability Tang Xiao you’re last, and for you I have only one demand – just do the best you can”

“I will, Professor!” Brother and sister answered in unison To Tan Lingyun, Tang Xiao looked like a good, honest kid He was obedient, quiet and simple

Tang Mi poked her brother’s pudgy waist “Bro,” she whispered, “You think you can do it?”

Without aXiao nodded his head in resolution “I know it”

“You don’t know crap,” Tang Mi said suddenly “Even if Geng Yang beats his first opponent and weakens the second, I’ll still need to try y stores In this sort of coe our suits It’ll be up to you to take on the second challenger and the third At any rate, if we even get that far, it’d be better than last year hell, we’d probably get awards from the school”

Calling it noinkieLir UniversityEhYou think uys don’t have any classes? Teachers on vacation, concert, contests…