Translator: Abyssruler, AtlasStudios Editor: Lucas, AtlasStudios
Asura Battle Team had obtained first blood, to both happy and sad reactions. Dynasty Battle Team’s members were especially in a dark mood. Their moment of indecision had allowed Olivios to snatch the chance. Saruman Snake Battle Team was feeling bitter too. Achilles had been working on it, but with Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan gone, Saruman Snake Battle Team could not proceed.
Only First Blood had glory. Anyone who wished to replicate the offense must bring something special to the table. Blindly copying their technique to success would bring more jeers than cheers. After all, the benchmark was clear. This was Elite Academy X.
Lear did not immediately commence the challenge, but instead called Achilles on his Skylink.
“Achilles, it’s been a while. Although, we’re the real old acquaintances around here.” Lear always had his way to address the elephant in the room naturally.
Achilles still held his composure. “What’s up?”
“Asura took the First Blood. Shouldn’t we, the Solar System, respond? I need your help. Are you interested in cooperation?”
Lear said it ineffably, but he had grasped the key – the Solar System’s response. To everyone else, they were all Solar System people. Cooperation was natural, after all.
Achilles frowned and shook his head slightly. He would not have thought that Lear would reach out to him at a time like this. Instinctively, he wanted to say no. Their natures were incompatible.
Lear seemed to be able to sense Achilles’ objections. “It’s nothing more than a collaboration, just like Lie Xin is working with you all. I support that. Besides, even if we don’t hit it off, we’re not enemies either. If Wang Zheng has anything to say, I’ll explain things to him.”
Lear’s words were very well chosen. He had not chosen to agitate Achilles, such as by asking if he was worried about Wang Zheng being upset. That was too shallow, and would only have a negative effect.
“Time.”
Achilles mildly stated.
“Now.”
Lear’s words had Achilles’ eyebrows creasing again.
Just as everyone was still reeling from Asura Battle Team’s victory, Dynasty Battle Team had already announced on the school forum, inviting everybody to watch Dynasty Battle Team fight the super Zerg.
“So fast? But it seems like the meaning’s lessened now.”
“Dynasty Battle Team had been holding back before, let’s see if they have any new moves.”
“Although Asura took First Blood, but it doesn’t mean that just anybody can win.”
The Zerg was no weaker!
Everyone was discussing it. Although their words were guarded, but they still had to watch this battle. After all, it was Dynasty Battle Team, all ready for the next round of Greatest King competition. They had to go see.
This confidence, after seeing the Asura Battle Team line up, started to crumble.
“What is this!”
“Are they crazy?”
“4 heavy mecha and 2 Mayans, how much do they want to die?”
“This is reaching levels where even wanting to die can’t explain anymore, isn’t it?”
“A serious lack in the offensive capabilities. The same mistake as Eagle Battle Team. Such a line up cannot break the limits of the super Zerg. No matter how you look at it, it’s a draw.”
In an instant, the viewers watching through the school network fell by half. They had come to see, drawn by the name of Dynasty Battle Team, to see if they were revealing any new tricks. But now it seemed like the same old.
Seeing the Asura Battle Team’s challenge footage again was like the conscience of the Battle Team, and also the aura of a winner.
Comparison led to disappointment, and dissatisfaction.
The battle had already started.
Achilles was not a particularly amiable person. If Lear wanted him to take part, then he must have a reason. Besides, after Olivios had already won, a repeat seemed to be meaningless. It would be meaningless even if Wang Zheng came back. Olivios’ battle abilities were on par with Wang Zheng’s.
But Lear…
After 1 minute, everyone was shocked. In just 1 minute, the abyss Zerg had fallen. Who could have thought?
What the devil was this???
Everyone had watched Wang Zheng’s fight with the abyss Zerg, and regarded that as the way to deal with abyss Zergs – dense, layered suppression. But Lear was showing off another way.
The 4 tanks used brilliant defenses to hold 4 of the abyss Zerg’s tentacles. They purposely took the hit, but were only damaged rather than killed because they were tanks. But once Achilles, Lear, Luo Fei, Peng Wu used their powers together, the worm immediately lost all strength to resist. The two Mayans only needed to attack, and their controlled energy abilities were unparalleled. They had the best way to deal with worms. Slicing!
Energy slicing!
The stretched out squid was dealt with.
The entire process was synthesized, their synchronization perfect. It completely trumped Olivios’ tactics.
The second kill, yet even more shocking than the first!!!
As for Achilles’ abilities, Lear understood it well, which was why he did not need to prepare. All he had to do was to understand the intent.
This win had to be credited to Lear. He had intended to snub Olivios’ a little, but Lear himself had no intention of boasting. He was just being normal, and did not start any discussion.
The battle ended, and Achilles packed up and was about to leave, when he was stopped by Lear. “Just like that? We’re holding a celebration soon. It’s fortuitous to have you, otherwise we could not have succeeded off the bat.”
Achilles’ gravitational control had played a crucial role in slowing the attack speed, giving the rest a chance to control the abyss Zerg. Of course, it was not all about ability. Achilles’ judgement of the overall battle had been top-class.
Achilles smiled. “I’m going back to training. I’ll pass on the celebration.”
He had come to help on a whim. It did not mean his opinion of Lear had improved any.
“Keke, I won’t force you, Achilles. But there remains one more thing I have to speak with you about. I feel that Dynasty Battle Team is more suited for you to command. Your overall judgement is better than mine, and I’m more suited to the advisor role. In truth, I prefer working from the shadows.” Lear laughed self-deprecatingly. “If you’re interested, come here to be the leader, and let the Solar System unite the world!”
Achilles merely looked at Lear, clearly analyzing.
Lear waved a hand. “Alright, honestly I feel the pressure. The other major empires and federations are attracting newcomers. We Solar System don’t have much in the way of back up. You and I both know. Everyone’s from the Solar System, we fought constantly within the Solar System. Things are different now. I think it’s time to team up.”
The look in Lear’s eyes was genuine. Although Asura had made no moves, but the other Battle Teams had been recruiting newcomers from their countries, and these “newcomers” were not at all new.
Lear noticed the look in Achilles’ eyes. He smiled slightly, and put his hand up before Achilles could speak. “No rush to answer. Wang Zheng is still out there, and it wouldn’t do for you to just leave like that. I’m just suggesting. The offer remains. Sometimes, I wish I was as good as I imagine myself to be. Haha.”
Achilles left without a reply.
Fatty Luo said “Boss, you wouldn’t be serious, would you? My character doesn’t go well with these high and mighty types, you know?”
Lear smiled. “Achilles is no fool. He knows that even if he came, he cannot really make me step down as leader.”
The leader was not just a position. One had to convince the followers. How could Achilles convince Luo Fei, and the Mayans, to follow him? All Lear wanted to say today was that he could do something which Wang Zheng could not.
“Doesn’t that mean he won’t come?”
“Is that important? In this world, the scariest thing is that there is no hope. And even then, there is hope.” Lear’s smile was brilliant. When Wang Zheng was not around, he always felt so free.
