Chapter 8, Spiritual Emblem
You have succeeded, you have truly succeeded! This is a perfect design, my master, you are undoubtedly a genius. The elven governor was completely captivated by the marvelous patterns designed by Qinghong. Such a crest can fully embody the will of its master.
The civil identification card... filling out the form... waiting over there. The licensing officer instructed in a cold tone. Qinghong, feeling nervous, complied one by one. The first examination was a written test, where he accurately answered all questions related to the regulations and violations of mecha operation, scoring full marks on the computer. The second part was a physical test concerning the Tianyou Mandala. Every mecha pilot must have close contact with the vines of the Tianyou Mandala when operating a formal emblem mecha. If one is allergic or unable to withstand the side effects produced when the Tianyou Mandala connects with the human consciousness, then one cannot become a mecha pilot.
"You have been eliminated..." the electronic voice said weakly
He glanced at his watch; the time was 10:30 AM. He knew that the Federal Mecha Licensing Bureau held an examination every day at 11:00 AM, and he could still make it. Without hesitation, he sprinted towards the direction of the Mecha Licensing Bureau like the wind.
"Master, remember to use the beta alloy with the eight-pointed star pattern as the inlay material for the emblem, with black iron as the base material. The beta alloy is characterized by its affinity for mental magic," the Elven Chancellor reminded.
Qing Hong felt a slight regret in his heart; when he initially received the SS status rating, he secretly fantasized about achieving an overall SS rating. However, the reality proved that he was indeed overthinking it
Mecha Division Status Rating, SS, Excellent! The brain assessment system issued a sharp electronic sound, "Now entering combat test!"
"This... is not cheap," Qinghong said softly
Mecha Division Advancement Rating A Good! Overall Rating S Excellent! Congratulations
After leaving the Federal Emblem Welfare Bureau, Qinghong found an additional five hundred yuan in emblem welfare funds in his pocket, which made him feel somewhat more at ease. He spent twelve yuan at the T-shirt counter of the school department store, using a computer to design a diagram of the Mind Movement Mystery Array, which he then printed on a white T-shirt. He wore this T-shirt close to his body, making it his first portable magic array. Now, the only thing giving him a headache was the creation of the mental emblem.
What?! Qinghong widened his eyes in astonishment, and suddenly he finally understood. "Hitting the target every time, controlling the trajectory of the bullet with mental power, correcting its path. Could it be that the function of mental elements is this? If I could truly master such a skill, wouldn't I become a sharpshooter?"
At this moment, it is a sunny September day in Qianxiu City. The streets are bathed in bright sunlight, and a large magical projection advertisement on the roadside is showcasing exciting clips from the regional mecha competition. The battle scenes of the I Love Xia Yubing Club frequently flash by, and the footage of the Yintuo Mecha charging into battle captivates Qinghong every time he turns his head. "Soon, I will be able to dominate the arena just like him. Perhaps by then..." Thinking of the considerable income and bright future of a star mecha master, his heart raced, and he hurriedly dashed to the Mecha License Bureau.
The operation score for the machine and the book teacher is S, excellent! The electronic sound rang out again
Just as Qinghong was about to breathe a sigh of relief, suddenly thousands of golden shuttle dogs appeared on the screen, howling and roaring, rushing towards Qinghong like a tidal wave from all directions
It is drizzling. Compared to other attribute emblems, you have struck a great bargain! The elven governor holds a rather disdainful view of Qinghong's stinginess
Come on! Qinghong adjusted the shooting angle by manipulating the control stick, and the dual guns roared like fire-breathing dragons,迎接 the golden hounds charging through the air. Blood blossoms erupted like fireworks, as seven or eight golden hounds were shattered into dust under his barrage. He maneuvered the control stick, forcefully sweeping it to knock aside the golden hounds that had rushed close, and fired furiously with his gun, unleashing a dense rain of bullets that swept across the entire sky and earth, with dozens of golden hounds falling to the ground, all hit by the bullets.
No, you can do it! The voice of the Elven Chancellor suddenly echoed in his mind
The mandrake used for testing in the licensing bureau is merely an undeveloped cub, its vines not yet fully transformed into a metallic hue, still retaining a hint of green. The mandrake fruit, serving as the head of the mech, resembles a round, fluffy cushion, appearing somewhat adorable. Qinghong nervously settled into the pilot seat beneath its body, gripping the armrests, and pressed his thumb on the arcane emblem button on the cockpit's keyboard. Behind the pilot seat, a bright foundational arcane array—the Arcane Vortex Activation Array—began to operate and transform. A strong and stable magical circuit coursed through his body, forming a link between the emblem and the magical array.
Arcane E-Type Rain Frog Vortex Machine Gun, left launch port ONLINE, right launch port ONL and * diagram * book INE, ammunition box in position, magic circuit unobstructed, fire! Under the voice guidance, Qinghong gritted her teeth, placing her hands firmly on the control levers on both sides of the control panel, forcefully pulling the trigger attached to the Arcane Spiral Shooting Emblem. This is a fundamental application of arcane energy. The emblem magic array circuit formed in the barrel of the arcane machine gun generates a rotating oscillation of arcane energy. The alloy projectiles continuously fed into the chamber, under this oscillation energy, will be shot out of the barrel with great initial velocity, striking the enemy.
Ah—! Kill, kill, kill, kill! Qing Hong shouted excitedly, rotating the cockpit, leveling the machine gun, and firing dazzling gunfire in circles at the pack of golden hounds. One after another, the golden hounds were shattered into pieces under his gunfire, yet the hounds behind bravely advanced, stepping over the remnants of their fallen comrades, their gaping maws lunging towards the screen. Qing Hong barely managed to turn halfway when his ammunition ran out. A mass of golden hounds gathered on the screen, their gaping maws filling the computer display. One after another, the golden hounds were shattered into pieces under his gunfire, yet the hounds behind bravely advanced, stepping over the remnants of their fallen comrades, their gaping maws lunging towards the screen. Qing Hong barely managed to turn halfway when his ammunition ran out. A mass of golden hounds gathered on the screen, their gaping maws filling the computer display
The mech craze ignited by the regional mech competition had already swept through the Licensing Bureau, and nearly all the youths capable of piloting mechs in Qianxiu City had participated in the examinations here. By the time Qinghong entered, the place had noticeably quieted down.
I have understood the pattern of the spiritual emblem!" Qing Hong exclaimed with great joy
This was Qinghong's first time using the Arcane Machine Gun. He felt the magical energy flowing through his body and into the gun. After a burst of magical light, a series of bullets shot forth like a torrential storm towards the speeding Golden Shuttle Hound in front of him. The Golden Shuttle Hound at the forefront was riddled with bullets, turning it into a sieve. The Golden Shuttle Hounds following behind leaped over its corpse.
In the midnight basement, Qinghong finally completed the design of his first self-created emblem on the workbench. It depicted two human eyes fused together, sharing the same pupil. In the center of the pupil, he illustrated the shape of an alloy bullet. The eyes represent the window to the soul, which is the spirit. The bullet symbolizes Qinghong's desire. The composite eyes, with pupils in different positions, represent the same eye viewing from left to right. This means that this eye controls the bullet's movement in space, representing a magical effect. Thus, the initial-level spiritual emblem required by the composite elven governor was successfully created.
He sighed and shrugged his shoulders, knowing that this was an advancement test, and without a certain level of strength, beginners would not be able to pass.
As he walked out of the licensing bureau with his S-class mecha pilot license, the image of virtual golden hounds being torn apart in front of the computer screen still lingered in his mind. "If every bullet I fire could hit their vital points, I would only need a thousand bullets to eliminate all the golden hounds, and yet I have two thousand bullets in my magazine..." Thinking of this, Qinghong couldn't help but smile wryly, "Truly, human greed is insatiable; I am overthinking this..."
The Elven Chancellor once stated that basic psychic magic can achieve the movement of objects. Therefore, this emblem needs to reflect the process of object movement. As this is an emblem of the psychic element, it should embody the essence of the psychic attribute. So, what is the desire in my heart? Qinghong pondered earnestly, but for a moment, he could not come up with an answer
Suddenly, a scene of a sunlit forest and library appeared on the large screen in the cockpit. Within the thicket, dozens of super-speed golden-furred jackals emerged. Their size was not much larger than that of a wild rabbit, yet their speed surpassed that of a diving eagle, hunting in packs like wolves. Each super beast possessed a biting force ten times greater than that of ordinary beasts, making them even more terrifying than the ancient velociraptors. As a hypothetical enemy in computer simulations, these super beasts of the jungle are the best choice for a flagship predator. Each super beast possessed a biting force ten times greater than that of ordinary beasts, making them even more terrifying than the ancient velociraptors. As a hypothetical enemy in computer simulations, these super beasts of the jungle are the best choice for a flagship predator.
With a soft hiss, the eight tentacle-like vines of the Mandragora cub suddenly extended, attaching themselves to his shoulders, arms, lower back, and neck, as a powerful wave of magical energy surged through his entire body. Strangely, at that moment, the tension that had filled Qinghong's heart suddenly vanished. This was the moment he had been waiting for his entire life; he finally had the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of the mecha. He felt not a trace of fear, but was instead filled with overwhelming joy. The slight discomfort his body experienced from the peculiar vibrations almost disappeared in an instant, as if he were seated in a thrilling ride, experiencing only the exhilaration of cutting through the waves. This was the moment he had been waiting for his entire life; he finally had the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of the mecha. He felt not a trace of fear, but was instead filled with overwhelming joy. The slight discomfort his body experienced from the peculiar vibrations almost disappeared in an instant, as if he were seated in a thrilling ride, experiencing only the exhilaration of cutting through the waves.
Now you finally understand! the Elven Chancellor said proudly
"Hmph, I know." Qinghong also felt extremely excited. He carefully picked up the diagram, dusted it off, and examined it closely from top to bottom, feeling exceptionally proud
By the way, didn't the Elven Chancellor mention it before? If I participate in the mecha pilot test, I will be able to discover what I truly desire!" Qinghong suddenly recalled the words of the Elven Chancellor, and her thoughts immediately became lively. "If my qualities can indeed meet the demands of a mecha pilot and I become a mecha mercenary, I will have the opportunity to earn commissions, which will also be beneficial for my training in mental magic.