Chapter 9, Mecha Couple

As Liu Fei continuously flipped through the directory, his heart suddenly tightened; the recording device surprisingly contained a holographic image of the battle recorded by a needle—111.

Well, it has come to this, and there is no room for redemption. Sigh! I, Yu, have always held myself in high regard, maintaining a clear conscience throughout my life. Yet, since becoming this principal, I cannot escape the necessity of engaging in actions that go against my principles. I recall someone once said that those who engage in research should not take on management roles. Ever since I became this ridiculous principal, I have become completely immersed in power struggles, and my research has been neglected. Sigh... It seems there is truth in that statement. Well, this time, Old Wang is very disappointed. In fact, how can we not feel ashamed? In these thirty-six hours, only a few outstanding students have entered the laboratory. I believe everyone is quite aware of this. The principal sighed and said.

In fact, the Zhaor Mecha University has become a top institution in the Zhaor Star Domain largely due to strong support from the military; otherwise, it would have been surpassed and replaced by Asian Mecha University several decades ago

After all, having committed a guilty act, the crowd felt somewhat dejected as they walked out with their heads down

Cultivating outstanding talents for society is the fundamental purpose of a school

Today, Liu Fei did not follow his usual habit of carving wood sculptures or completing the prototype of the majestic eagle. Instead, he input the data recorder into his makeshift light brain. If the principal were to see this light brain at that moment, he would immediately notice that the vast majority of the components used in this light brain were the junk listed on the theft inventory.

Oh... the principal snapped back to reality from his uncontrollable laughter and said: "It's fine, it's fine. Call the police and arrest him. Immediately arrange for a few people to watch out for Liu Fei's escape..."

Yes

A standard type 3 screw, a light brain circuit, a sensor tail support... Not bad, not bad, a piece of high-quality alloy steel No. 117, very good, and surprisingly, there is even an electric transmission operation light path control lever. Just this thing alone is enough for him to stay in prison for a lifetime. Hehe, soldering iron head, this is your adopted good son. I have given you enough face this time, so don't blame me for being heartless. Haha

Everyone lowered their heads, clearly indicating that the people here are both participants and beneficiaries. However, they are all engaged in the work of engineering the human soul and scientific research, and deep down, they still possess a sense of shame. Upon the principal's remarks, a look of embarrassment appeared on the faces of the crowd.

He is too excited

The principal... this, this... The middle-aged teacher stammered, wearing an expression that suggested a difficult-to-express secret

Such a fast speed

In addition to maintaining some advantages in faculty strength, Zhuoer Mecha University has been rapidly caught up by Asian Mecha University in many fields, especially in the competitive mecha challenge competitions among students. Zhuoer Mecha University has been the runner-up for three consecutive years. The annual Zhuoer Galaxy Mecha Challenge will be held at the end of summer vacation, coinciding with the start of the new academic year. If Zhuoer Mecha University loses to Asian Mecha University again, it will truly be unacceptable

"Alright, Principal"

The holographic imaging recording function was activated during the mecha battle

Why

Of course, while feeling ashamed, the tasks still need to be carried out, as this matter is not merely about Old Wang cultivating a successor. It also involves numerous power struggles and is related to the future development of Zhuoer Mecha University for decades to come. Under-the-table dealings are also imperative.

"Is there a problem?" the principal asked with a frown

Stop

The higher the ranking, the greater the technological level and overall strength of the forces behind the school. Therefore, regardless of the star domain, support for higher education institutions is given without reservation

Liu Fei lost track of time, completely immersed in the breathtaking transformation movements. Although Liu Fei had never truly piloted a mech, he understood that one of the greatest challenges of piloting a mech is the amplitude and speed of the transformation movements. Anyone with a basic understanding of physics knows that under rapid transformation speeds, the human brain can enter a state of blankness, and the body experiences unbearable pressure from the overload. A person without training piloting a mech is akin to someone who suffers from seasickness sitting on a boat.

Because those items are merely discarded waste recorded by the main control light brain, Liu Fei simply took away the waste that was to be thrown into the trash bin. As a cleaner, he has this authority

However, based on the records of the embroidery needle originating from the Pangu Star Domain, Liu Fei deduced that the interstellar warship should also belong to the Pangu Star Domain

Due to permission issues, the information in the recorder is not particularly intriguing; most of the data has already been obtained by Liu Fei during the analysis of the metal composition, which has left Liu Fei feeling disinterested

It may be because the mecha is in motion each time the holographic imaging function is activated, resulting in the captured data being unclear and the images appearing blurred. Moreover, the holographic images are predominantly set against the vastness of space, where the most frequently appearing mecha resembles the Embroidery Needle-111. Compared to the Embroidery Needle-111, this mecha has a more feminine design, appearing more delicate and gentle overall. Its color is not a solid blue but rather a blend of blue and white, giving it a distinctly elegant and unique appearance. The holographic images are mostly situated in the vastness of space, where the most frequently appearing mecha resembles the Embroidery Needle-111. Compared to the Embroidery Needle-111, this mecha has a more feminine design, appearing more delicate and gentle overall. Its color is not a solid blue but rather a blend of blue and white, giving it a distinctly elegant and unique appearance

In contrast, Zhaor Mecha University is characterized by an unwieldy structure and severe bureaucratism. The student body is increasingly leaning towards aristocratization, with fewer students willing to endure hardship and toil. The overall academic atmosphere is dismal, and students at Zhaor Mecha University have become synonymous with decline. The university's appeal to outstanding students is diminishing, which has severely constrained its development. If this situation continues, the advantages of Zhaor Mecha University will vanish in the coming decades. The students at Zhaor Mecha University have become synonymous with decline, and the university's appeal to outstanding students is diminishing, which has severely constrained its development. If this situation continues, the advantages of Zhaor Mecha University will vanish in the coming decades.

From the tattered armor of the mech, Liu Fei could be certain that it had endured a fierce battle

Liu Fei felt a tightening in his heart, followed by a violent pounding.

In fact, every individual here feels a significant pressure. In recent decades, Asia Mecha University has undertaken bold personnel reforms, making it comparable to Zhaor Mecha University in terms of both faculty strength and student enrollment. The positive atmosphere in teaching and research has become prevalent, and the students' study habits and library usage subtly seem to surpass those of Zhaor Mecha University

Occasionally, a massive black interstellar warship appears in the holographic imagery, which should be the mother ship of the Needle 111. However, due to the angle and the fact that the mech was in motion during the collection of the holographic imagery, the recorded holographic image was not filtered or processed, resulting in a very blurry appearance. Consequently, it is impossible to discern the warship's number and insignia, nor can it be determined which star region the warship belongs to

A long list immediately appeared on the holographic screen, densely packed and striking to the eye

Enough, I understand, is there really no extra quota

After connecting the recorder, Liu Fei began to review the information copied from the embroidery needle—111 mech. During his time in the mech laboratory, Liu Fei spent most of his time on mech and metal analysis, and did not examine the information in the optical brain. After all, as long as it was copied into the recorder, he could study it at home at his leisure

Watching the blue and white mech captured in the holographic recording soaring through space at incredible speed, Liu Fei was not only astonished by its velocity but also by its agile and versatile maneuvers. In the densely packed and perilous asteroid field, the blue and white mech moved with ease, advancing and retreating effortlessly, appearing to be in complete control

Everyone looked at each other in astonishment, as the principal, who had been wearing an expression of anger, unexpectedly burst into hearty laughter, seemingly quite pleased.

The principal..." called out the middle-aged teacher cautiously.

Certainly, there is greater pressure than that from the Asian Mecha University that has instilled a sense of crisis in the school's management.

The management team, including the principal, is attempting to implement reforms; however, the development of a bureaucratic style is not achieved overnight, and the intricate personal relationships further constrain the school's reform efforts. Just like in the case of Master Wang cultivating a successor, as soon as the news broke, calls came in from the education authorities, the finance department, the government, and even the intimidating military. The list had already been finalized before the matter was made public, which is an unchangeable fact, as no department can be offended.

Due to living inside a mech, Liu Fei's exposure to mechs and related literature can be traced back to his childhood. However, he has never truly engaged in mech combat, not even as a spectator, as he has only seen some edited and processed holographic images of battles that possess a certain performative quality.

The middle-aged man's spirits were lifted, and the expressions of the others also became excited

Ah... I see. The principal immediately wore a look of disappointment and asked in confusion: "Then why did you say in front of Old Wang that he is a thief?"

Liu Fei is very patient and does not set a fast forward, but instead watches in chronological order

Liu Fei was unaware that he had taken home a piece of trash that nearly landed him in prison; by this time, Liu Fei had already hurried back home.

Liu Fei secretly prayed and opened the holographic image. From a temporal perspective, the embroidery needle—111—had activated the recording function of the holographic image for over a month. This indicates that the owner of the mech had not cleared the information inside the mech for more than a month.

In the school rankings of the Seven Major Star Domains, this year, Zhaor Mecha University has fallen from its previous eighth place to eleventh, dropping out of the top ten. In fact, this is primarily due to the military's increasingly stringent measures against Zhaor Mecha University

Oh... battle record

In this era of warlord factions dominating the stars, the rankings among the star domain schools actually reflect the power struggles between the warlords, as each school is backed by a certain force.

The two mechas spend most of their time practicing shooting in the vastness of space, occasionally engaging in hand-to-hand combat training, of course, more often they are practicing and playing among the asteroids, exemplifying the principle of learning without forgetting to entertain themselves

Indeed, with the support of the government, we are already far ahead of the Asian Mecha University. In terms of scientific research and student development, we must not fall behind, as this is the fundamental reason for the existence of the school. Although we have already provided a list to Elder Wang, the initiative remains in our hands. We can organize a group of people to assist Elder Wang, allowing a number of outstanding students to also benefit from the master's teachings, which can be seen as a form of compensation for them. Our conscience and the * books * are somewhat better off.

Even Liu Fei, who knows nothing about romantic relationships, could tell that the pilot of the blue and white mech was likely in a relationship with the pilot of the Embroidery Needle-111 mech. Most of the holographic footage recorded depicted the blue and white mech engaging in playful sparring, with their affectionate feelings overflowing onto the holographic screen

Certainly, in this environment of crisis and change, reforms are still being carried out gradually. Although the progress is so slow that it is barely perceptible, it is indeed changing bit by bit. This is exemplified by the recent private organization of a group of outstanding students approaching Master Wang, which is undoubtedly an attempt to change the current situation.

The basic information and data of the embroidery needle—111—were displayed on a small holographic screen. In this modified room of the mecha cockpit, there was not enough flat space to provide a sufficient area for the holographic image.

"Retrieve the list of stolen items," the principal stated directly

All the slots have long been predetermined, and no one can be offended; there are truly no extra slots available. The middle-aged man glanced at the people around him and spoke softly, lowering his head

In fact, Liu Fei did not commit theft

Let us disperse. The principal sighed once again

Principal, Su Zijing is a person appointed by the military, and Wu Yuan's father donated 50 million Zor coins to the school for a high-precision optical control lathe. Wang Yidan is your...

Under internal competition and external pressure, the management of Zhaole Mecha University is not as glamorous and relaxed as it appears to the outside world; most of the senior executives have developed anxiety disorders due to the heavy pressure.

In just under three minutes, the principal could no longer contain his anger and began to roar. He quickly played back the holographic footage recorded two years ago. Although it was merely a brief three minutes, it had been several months since then. From the holographic footage, there was no sign of Liu Fei sneaking around to steal; instead, it showed Liu Fei swaggering out of the laboratory with items in hand. On the way, when encountering the security guard, he appeared completely at ease, not at all like a petty thief.