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Since noon, Jufeng and Vera had not had the chance to return. They had just left the Injury Center and immediately headed to the Military Administration Building.
Upon arriving at the Military Administration Building, Jufeng spotted a parked Mini Assault Ship on the lawn outside, adorned with the words "Manufactured by Cosmic Technology." Assault Ships were the most powerful vessels in terms of breakthrough and defense capabilities in outer space, resembling bullets. Due to the rarity of the materials used for their hulls, they were extremely expensive. However, Huankezhao could casually deploy such a grand display with a team of people, which was truly enviable.
Having money certainly allowed for indulgence.
Jufeng and Vera entered the building and were guided to a room on the third floor. Inside, Gong Changsheng was chatting with several bespectacled researchers. Upon seeing Jufeng, he quickly greeted him warmly and introduced him to those present.
"Brother Jufeng, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Mike, a Crimson-Level Researcher from Huankezhao. And this is the Crimson Rank talent you were looking for, Second Lieutenant Jufeng."
The Researchers at Huankezhao were categorized into four levels—Crimson, Azure, Green, and Purple—modeled after the classification standards of mechas, with each level further divided into upper, middle, and lower tiers. Just like the rarity of Crimson Rank mechas, those who achieved Crimson Rank as Researchers were all leading figures in the scientific community and great inventors. Jufeng was surprised that a Crimson Rank Researcher would personally work on his exclusive mecha.
It seemed that he would have to visit the Mini Assault Ship outside.
Jufeng held great respect for researchers and quickly stepped forward to shake hands humbly. "So it's Mr. Mike! I'm truly honored; I didn't expect someone of your stature to personally assist me."
Mike was slightly older than forty but was considered young among Crimson-Level Researchers. As he shook hands with Jufeng, he also assessed him, feeling even more astonished than before.
A Red-Class Mecha Pilot this young was quite rare; those widely known across the cosmos were usually arrogant and imposing, as if their very presence could shake an entire planet. Perhaps this young man was still inexperienced; if he spent a few years in society's melting pot, who knew what he would become?
Mike smiled slightly, revealing an intellectual demeanor. "Lieutenant Ju, you're too kind! It is my honor to personally develop and design for such a young Red-Class Mecha Pilot as yourself. Given our tight schedule, if you’re feeling well enough, why don’t we get started right away?"
Jufeng replied earnestly, "Sure! I will do my best to cooperate."
Developing an exclusive mecha for a Red-Class Mecha Pilot was Huankezhao's way of giving back to talent without charge. Jufeng learned about this from Vera. Huankezhao would keep all information regarding the mecha at the highest level of confidentiality, meaning there would be no risk of leaks.
Some exclusive mechas were quite showy and stood out in a Mecha Group, eager for everyone to notice them. Others were more low-key; for example, Vera's Ghost Blue Cat was hard to discern at first glance unless it required maintenance.
Custom-made mechas naturally needed to align with personal characteristics, but Mike knew nothing about Jufeng's traits yet. Therefore, the first step in customizing the mecha was to allow the researcher to observe Jufeng's abilities.
Following Gong Changsheng's suggestion, Jufeng and Vera entered a virtual combat chamber where they could fully demonstrate a Mecha Pilot's capabilities during battle.
After donning the necessary equipment, Jufeng communicated with Vera through their comms: "I never expected I would be standing against you like this. What if I can't bring myself to fight?"
Vera replied calmly, "Don't worry; I'll make sure you can."
As soon as the words were spoken, Vera's mech surged forward like a bolt of lightning towards Jufeng. Since it was a virtual scene, the effect of flying sand and stones was unfortunately absent.
With a single movement, Vera's figure appeared on a realistic arena displayed on the virtual outdoor screen, while another computer screen instantly flooded with countless streams of data.
As a Crimson Rank Researcher, Mike glanced at the data on the screen and immediately recognized that it had reached Crimson Rank standards. Not all mechs could achieve maximum speed uniformly; it was akin to driving a car. If one were on a clear road like Kangqu Highway, they could naturally accelerate fully. However, if there were other vehicles or poor road conditions, especially with turns involved, could an ordinary person maintain full speed? The necessity for precise braking and drifting became evident, which was also one of the standards for measuring a race car driver.
Similarly, being able to activate such high speeds during combat required not only skill but also courage; otherwise, one might find themselves defeated without even needing an opponent's intervention.
After Vera had darted a certain distance, another mech suddenly appeared in the arena on the display screen.
The moment that figure emerged, it executed an astonishing maneuver; its body was airborne with its legs and torso oriented in opposite directions. As it leaped, the mech rotated in an unconventional manner.
Mike quickly turned to another computer screen and saw an astonishing amount of data flowing even faster than Vera's. This indicated that Jufeng had issued more effective commands in that brief moment.
Mike clicked through the computer, selecting several key indicators from the overwhelming data. As he suspected, Romain had already reached the upper limits of what an ordinary mech could handle. This meant that under Romain's control, the mech experienced significantly more wear and tear than usual.
"I've seen quite a few Red-Class Mecha Pilots," Mike marveled, "but I've never encountered anyone like Jufeng who can execute joint movements to such an extreme."
Gong Changsheng felt a sense of satisfaction upon hearing Mike's remarks. After all, he was the first to extend an olive branch to Jufeng. If he could indeed bring him under his wing, it would be something to look forward to.
The virtual battle lasted only fifteen minutes as they aimed to record some data and observe Jufeng's driving characteristics. When they exited the virtual room, both Vera and Jufeng were glistening with sweat on their foreheads and cheeks.
"You really take this seriously; it's true what they say about women being tigers," Romain remarked.
Vera calmly lifted her delicate hand to wipe away the beads of sweat. Her graceful movements momentarily distracted Romain from his complaints. Noticing this reaction, Vera managed a subtle smile at the corner of her lips, but before it could fully bloom, she returned to her composed demeanor.
If Vera went easy on him, she wouldn't be able to gauge Jufeng's true abilities, nor would she be satisfied with the performance of the mech they created. She knew Romain understood this principle but habitually teased her instead; thus, she chose to ignore him.
Teasing me! Vera shook her head; such thoughts had unexpectedly crossed her mind. It seemed she had truly encountered someone unusual—she was almost being assimilated by him.
After leaving the virtual room, Mike discussed further details about mech manufacturing with Jufeng. Since it was a custom job, they needed to provide ample service for their client.
"What does Lieutenant Ju plan to name the mech?"
Jufeng pondered for a moment; naming things wasn't his strong suit. He decided to come up with something casual that related to himself.
"Let's call it 'Hurricane.'"
"Not bad, it really fits Lieutenant Ju's combat style."
"…"
The negotiations continued deep into the night, with dinner being an exception held here. Huankezhao and his group finally boarded the Assault Ship to leave.
A day passed, and on the second day, Jufeng went as promised to connect with Hua Cheng's Brothers. This time, Vera did not accompany him; she enjoyed the rare peace alone in her room.
After nurturing for a day, on the third day, Liu Gulang returned from Outer Space, bringing back astonishing news.
(To be continued)
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