51 Virtual Challenge (2/2)

”Boss, if they're looking to lose, who cares,” one of the boys muttered.

”Fuck, you idiot. It'll look like we bullied them by numbers. That breaks the who purpose of the battle.” Fu Yin gritted his teeth. ”How sly. We'll come out looking like hooligans who bullied three girls. How will be change our image in the future?”

Hana, with her enhanced hearing, sweat-dropped. So they were aware that they looked sketchy?

”Boss, who cares, just think about the resources. We can always fix up the loose ends afterwards?”

Fu Yin growled. ”Fine.” He regained his arrogant look. ”If you want to die faster, who am I to stop you?” He scribbled his assent.

[Confirmed. Participants, please commence to you assigned pods. The battle will begin in 15 minutes.]

”Hana, are you planning to do ~that~ plan?” Renae asked as they prepared. Even though they were outnumbered, she didn't look worried.

”Yeah, let's test it out,” Hana said. ”However, if the environment is not suitable, then we'll do something else.”

”You got it,” Renae laughed. ”If you didn't show us your newest artifact, I'd be worried. But now, I'm laughing at those idiots giving us free resources.”

Song Qi nodded. ”Their pride will be their downfall.”

”Hehe, if the lamb walks itself into the wolf's den, who are we to stop them,” Renae giggled as she climbed into the virtual pod. ”See you on the other side.”

Hana moved herself into her pod as well.

The technological advancements here were commendable. The sleek white virtual pod was able to scan her entire being and abilities, transferring her to a virtual space. It was terrible effective for training and mock battles.

People could fight to their hearts content since pain was reduced 50% and no one could die. The computer automatically simulates and calculates damage.

Hana mentally prepared herself for the oncoming battle.

Outside, hovering drones projected massive holographic screens around the college. The loudspeakers blasted out as well.

”Hey hey hey, guess what, it's your friendly AI announcer EVA.” On the screens, a blue holographic girl greeted the world with a smile. ”Welcome to A.S. Academy freshman. I am the official announcer (unofficial mascot) of the academy. As many of you explore the campus, you may find the urge to follow the tradition of challenging other dorms to duels.

Today, I'll be hosting freshman dorm duels until midnight. Now, let's see the very first dorm duel of the semester, Bluewing versus Phoenix Coalition. If you somehow miss the battle, remember all battles today will be recorded on the school website. The battle will begin in 5 minutes. Stay tuned!”

The crowds of new students erupted upon seeing the screens. Bets flew as many turned their attention to the screens.

Among the older students, many stopped paying attention to lessons and opened their laptops to size up their juniors.

”Brother, look EVA is announcing already.” In an abandoned classroom, two twins leaned against the open window, watching the holographic screens.

The boys smirked. ”Let's see if we find can find some interesting toys this year.”