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In the building of Huankezhao, on a dedicated floor for research scholars, a vast space was filled with various precision instruments. At that moment, there were hundreds of individuals—young people, middle-aged individuals, and Elders—who were either students or mentors enrolled in the current Huankezhao program. With only a few sessions left before the conclusion of the first phase of the introductory course, everyone was making their final push.
“Jiang Xue, please answer this question: The attack capability, defense capability, and mobility of a mech are three contradictory elements that must be unified. How can we maximize the balance among these three aspects?”
At the podium stood a woman who appeared to be slightly older than middle-aged and had an exceptionally stern demeanor. She posed a question to Jiang Xue, who was attentively listening to the lecture—a question that left the other students astonished.
It is well known that under certain conditions, if one wishes to increase a mech's defensive capabilities, adjustments must be made to the thickness of its shell and the reinforcement of its joints. However, these modifications would inevitably lead to drawbacks such as increased weight, making it difficult for the mech to operate flexibly. The same principle applies to the other two aspects; enhancing one will unavoidably cause fluctuations in the other two.
Of course, all of this is based on equivalent conditions—that is, when comparing mechs of similar types. If they are fundamentally different types of mechs, direct comparisons cannot be made.
In situations where technology is equivalent, the question posed by the Instructor represents a developmental bottleneck in the mech manufacturing industry. There has never been a clear solution; opinions have always varied widely. Answering this question requires careful thought and originality; merely regurgitating general ideas from predecessors would not suffice.
Thus, all eyes turned to Jiang Xue, hoping that this standout student could provide an insightful answer.
Jiang Xue slowly stood up; she felt it unnecessary but did so out of respect for her seniors.
“Honestly, Teacher, I have pondered this question for quite some time without arriving at a definitive answer. If I were to offer any insights, I fear they might disappoint you.”
Since entering the research field, Jiang Xue had transformed from her usual carefree self into someone focused and serious. Especially when fatigued, she would wear black-rimmed glasses that instantly made her appear much more mature. Coupled with her delicate features and nearly flawless figure, countless fellow students and single researchers at Huankezhao had expressed their admiration for her over these days—only to be intercepted by one man.
Beyond her personal advantages, Jiang Xue was also regarded as one of the most promising students by the Instructors in this cohort. She not only exhibited exceptional talent and learning ability but also offered unique perspectives that set her apart from others. She often took unconventional approaches, embodying what she called Winding Path to Tranquility.
Thus, Jiang Xue shifted her tone and continued, “However, I have an immature idea: since the development of mechs has reached a bottleneck in recent times, could we consider this issue from another angle? The capabilities of individual soldiers have already been maximized; thus, our options for equipping various armaments on a single mech are quite limited. Therefore, I believe that mech development should diversify. For certain types of mechs—like Heavy Mechs—there is still considerable room for advancement. If we change our manufacturing model for mechs to treat them like Crimson-Class Mecha, perhaps we could enhance manufacturing techniques tailored to specific individuals.”
"Students believe that the current manufacturing philosophy is to make people adapt to mechs, but I think the future development model could be to make mechs adapt to people."
As Jiang Xue finished speaking, the room fell silent. This idea of tailoring each mech to become a Crimson-Class Mecha was somewhat unconventional. Regardless of whether it could be implemented in the future, at least in an ideal scenario, it would indeed allow mechs to exhibit capabilities that were significantly more impressive than those of standard configurations.
The Instructor listened to Jiang Xue's response, and a hint of warmth slowly appeared on Eternal Frost's face. She gestured for Jiang Xue to sit down and then turned to address everyone present.
"Jiang Xue's remarks actually align with a topic I have been working on recently regarding the future development of mechs. This is indeed a concern that every researcher should keep in mind. Of course, for you all, this topic may still feel somewhat distant. First, let's finalize the current upgrade issues. I hope to see all of you in the Intermediate course. Class dismissed."
With that, the Instructor was the first to leave the room, and only then did a wave of discussions erupt in the large space.
After all, they were students and couldn't maintain the composure of seasoned researchers. In just two months, the introductory course was coming to an end, and for them, the real first test was just beginning.
Jiang Xue packed up his things and was about to leave when suddenly a young man rushed over. He had an exceptionally handsome appearance and was dressed impeccably, clearly from a well-off family.
"Xue, do you have time after class? The assessment is approaching, and I have some questions I'd like to ask you."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xue frowned. He disliked this kind of overly familiar man who called him "Xue" so casually despite being a stranger; it was quite off-putting.
Before Jiang Xue could respond, another figure appeared beside him, blocking Snow and the young man. The voice of this newcomer was not harsh but carried an undeniable firmness.
"Sorry, we have things to attend to tonight. If you have questions, why not ask the Instructor? I'm sure she would be happy to answer you."
The man who arrived was none other than Jufeng, sent to protect Jiang Xue. The young man glared at Jiang Xue with malice and resentment as he backed away.
He stared at Wenming's face, veins bulging on his hands. This had happened many times over the past few days; every time he tried to show some affection towards Jiang Xue, this man would block him, which made him grit his teeth in frustration.
He said coldly, "Wenming, your actions seem unworthy of your name. Jiang Xue hasn't said anything yet; what right do you have to speak for her? Step aside, I want to talk to her."
In his anger, he made a move to push Wenming aside. Due to his background, he had practiced some martial arts and believed that ordinary men were no match for him. He thought he could easily deal with this not-so-imposing young man before him. However, he was taken aback when Wenming stood his ground, not moving an inch.
Seeing this, he was shocked and exerted more force. Suddenly, he felt Wenming's body lean back slightly, which filled him with joy. He quickly pushed harder but then realized that an immense force was being transmitted back through his palm, causing him to stagger backward uncontrollably.
Wenming's face showed no mockery or intention to continue the confrontation; he simply turned calmly and walked away with Jiang Xue, parting the crowd of onlookers who made way for them.
The man's face turned a mix of blue and red as he could only watch helplessly as the two left.
(To be continued)
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