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"Clang!"
The sound of a massive object hitting the ground echoed from afar. It was a gigantic, completely sealed prison cell made of special materials, weighing hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Such a unique prison cell was typically reserved for powerful Mechanical Warriors, like Lin Yuan at this moment.
If given a choice, Lin Yuan would pay any price to avoid such an entrance!
Indeed, it was an utter humiliation!
Damn it, even Mechanical Life had its pride!
But Lin Yuan had no choice. After going through numerous tedious procedures at the Mysterious Internal Affairs Department responsible for security in Mechanical City, he found himself locked inside this peculiar, damned prison cell, being towed by a hovering Tank, paraded back to the Ninth Training Base in broad daylight!
This inevitably reminded Lin Yuan of a long-ago boastful saying he had heard: "I, Hu Hanzan, have returned!"
How could the gap be so vast?
As the entrance of the prison cell opened silently, Lin Yuan's Mechanical Body gradually returned to normal. The safety locks binding his Energy Engine and energy conversion device were slowly released, including his Auditory Radar and various other functions being unlocked one by one.
Finally, it was over.
While internally mocking his absurd experience this time, Lin Yuan stepped out of the prison cell and soon realized, unfortunately, that he had landed right in the living area of E-Class Students at the Ninth Training Base. Even more unfortunate was that it seemed to be break time; the living area was bustling with activity. Surrounding the prison cell were dozens of Target Students. Although their Mechanical Bodies were all uniform, Lin Yuan could already imagine that the Main Forum of the Ninth Training Base was likely broadcasting this scene live. There would probably be several sharp-tongued individuals vividly narrating his past and present!
"Well, if there are too many lice, I won't fear their bites; if there are too many debts, I won't worry about people; let them do as they please. If worse comes to worst, I can just tear them apart!" At this moment, Lin Yuan decided not to care too much—what else could he do?
However, Lin Yuan still underestimated his current notoriety at the Ninth Training Base. As last year's top-ranked worst Target Student and someone who had knocked out several teeth from Seventh Training Base during the last Year-End Exam, he couldn't simply lay low if he wanted to.
In an instant, dozens of clear inquiries flooded in. What did clear inquiries mean? They were messages that everyone could hear—even if the person asking was dozens of kilometers away or even in another space; they could be heard loud and clear like a lion's roar.
"...Hey, Mu! I heard you exposed an A-class wanted criminal? Did you two fight? Is that guy really as strong as rumored—a top A+ expert?"
"...Mr. Papaya, hello! I'm K12, a special reporter for the Main Forum at Ninth Training Base. Have you had any communication with the high-and-mighty Punisher? Why would the notoriously cruel Imperial Arbitration Internal Affairs Department let you go so easily? Did Punisher exert pressure on them?"
“...Wood Boss, we are all your loyal admirers. We have long recognized how extraordinary you are, like a hero emerging from the chaos, saving our entire Ninth Training Base amidst blood and fire. Although we ultimately failed, we did so with honor…”
In an instant, Lin Yuan felt a bit dazed; this was not at all what he had imagined. What had changed?
From a normal perspective, the nearly ten thousand Target Students in Ninth Base should have hated him to death, right?
Just as Lin Yuan was lost in thought, a dozen figures suddenly appeared beside the teleportation stone in the center of the living area. The moment these figures emerged, the entire E-Level Student Living Area fell silent, with many Target Students immediately stepping aside respectfully.
If just a moment ago Lin Yuan was considered the core target of this living area, then now these towering Mechanical Warriors had become the new focal point. Especially the three Mechanical Warriors at the front; their mere presence commanded respect, embodying strength and grandeur!
Naturally, Lin Yuan noticed these unexpected guests right away. He recognized these powerful Mechanical Warriors. They belonged to the largest group in Ninth Training Base, the Mechanical Lion Knight Order Branch!
The three distinctly different Mechanical Warriors at the forefront were the soul of the Mechanical Lion Knight Order Branch.
The first one stood an impressive eighty meters tall, majestic like a mountain, wielding a jagged giant sword. Its level had reached e-Class, and it clearly possessed three transformation forms. This was none other than the undefeated champion of Ninth Training Base, the Fighting King, Mechanical Knight Retainer, Alder!
The second one complemented Alder perfectly. Standing only twenty meters tall, this seemingly unremarkable Mechanical Warrior carried an ultra-heavy blue light Sniper Rifle on its back, which proved its strength. This was Hall, a renowned sniper within the Mechanical Lion Knight Order Branch, known for having his own elite sniper team composed entirely of sharpshooters. The rifle he carried, named Thunder's Fury, was one that Lin Yuan had sold to him during the Year-End Exam.
As for the third one, it resembled an octopus—a pure support type of Mechanical Warrior. It appeared weak in combat capability but should not be underestimated; it was actually the true brain behind the entire Mechanical Lion Knight Order Branch, a Level 15 Tactical Analyst known as Big D.
It was easy to imagine that with all three titans of the Mechanical Lion Knight Order suddenly appearing together, it would be akin to how Earthlings idolize superstars for many of the lower-tier Target Students who had just advanced to e-Class.
However, these three titans clearly did not come merely to show off their muscles in front of their younger peers.
With an overwhelming presence and pressure, Alder strode up to Lin Yuan. His massive hand swung down forcefully as he declared, “When the Mechanical Lion is at work, all irrelevant individuals disperse!”
With that single command, the entire living area became deserted almost instantly—more efficiently than any cleanup operation.
Only then did that octopus-like figure known as Big D leisurely step forward. He truly was a peculiar sight; he had somehow cultivated himself with one-fifth biological components. It was unclear how he managed this. Unlike ordinary Mechanical Warriors, he did not use an Auditory Radar but rather a biological eye that looked quite grotesque.
This eye resembled a sea anemone or other tentacled creatures; each tentacle represented an eye, totaling over a thousand. According to his biological eyes, they could process search information several times faster than Auditory Radar, though their only weakness was their vulnerability to destruction.
However, this guy has positioned himself as a tactical strategist of the Brain Trust, and he is not particularly skilled in combat, so he doesn't count for much.
At this moment, Octopus D extended at least three hundred sticky tentacles with eyes, scanning Lin Yuan from top to bottom and all around before leisurely saying, "Mr. Papaya, I am Octopus D. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Hehe, I almost thought you had escaped. What a pity! Now it seems that the Mechanical Goddess is still very fond of me. To be honest, I am quite curious about your miraculous feat during the Year-End Assessment when you single-handedly faced many opponents and managed to retreat unscathed. If you have time, we might exchange some thoughts on that. But for now, we need a favor from you, Mr. Papaya. I assume you wouldn't refuse?"
"Sorry, I'm just worried that I might not have the time."
Lin Yuan replied cautiously in his heart. Although he was considered a negative figure and believed himself to be quite capable among E-Class Students, that did not include those who had already reached E7 level. Therefore, it was best to minimize trouble whenever possible.
"Hehehe! Please rest assured, Mr. Papaya, we won't take up too much of your time. In fact, one minute will be enough. I believe you can spare at least that much time," Octopus D chuckled, giving off a cat-and-mouse vibe.
"If that's the case, I can listen. If it's within my capabilities, I will help."
"Haha, straightforward! In that case, I'll get straight to the point. During the last Year-End Exam, our Ninth Training Base certainly dealt a heavy blow to the Seventh Training Base, but the cost was also well-known. This included many of our E7-level backbones who dropped a level and various essential resources and equipment lost in the process. Now, the Seventh Training Base has announced that as long as you return an item that belongs to them, not only will past grievances be wiped clean, but they will also return all lost equipment and resources from our Ninth Training Base and additionally compensate you with 100 million Mechanical Coins. Ahem, although I don't know what that is exactly, I think you wouldn't want to become the public enemy of the entire Ninth Training Base again, would you?" Octopus D spoke with great seriousness, giving off an air of a chivalrous hero dedicated to his country and people.
In fact, the content of his speech had already been broadcasted live through various means on the Main Forum of the Ninth Training Base.
In an instant, countless Target Students were discussing fervently because during the last Year-End Exam, thousands of Target Students from the Ninth Training Base had been eliminated. Although they could respawn, all their hard-earned equipment and weapons had become trophies for the Seventh Training Base.
Hearing that there was still a chance to retrieve them naturally brought joy to their hearts. As for what Lin Yuan would have to pay for this opportunity—it was merely returning something to its rightful owner. It originally belonged to the Seventh Training Base anyway; returning it wasn't too harsh. At worst, everyone could chip in some Mission Points as compensation! (To be continued.)
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