Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The Storm battle team was analyzing Saruman Snake, and Ai Xiaolu was also looking up information on the Storm battle team. It was easier to find information on stronger countries like Manalasuo, especially because a few members of the Storm battle team were famous in Manalasuo.
Leader Satie, a famous guy from Manalasuo’s K. Roosevelt University, had entered Earth-rank half a year ago. He was good at many different mecha, and had attained A+ mechanist rank in Manalasuo. He had basically used all the mecha in the Milky Way Alliance, and had strengths in many positions. Almost all his time was spent here, and he was known as the Mecha Demon. Because he had used them all before, his understanding of mecha attack methods was fairly deep. This was completely different from watching footage or facing the mecha. Manalasuo did not lack these extreme characters. He had come to fame much earlier than Vincent. His Ability X was Metal element, but was a rarer control type. He was a fighter who preferred to directly control his opponent.
Tank Ma Su was of the Ground element, and a strength type. His huge 2.3 meter frame was contrarily capable of intricate techniques, and was a varied strength type. He could switch between many mental states, and had frightening close combat power as a heavy tank. He was Manalasuo’s king of tanks.
Offense Cheng Hai. Ability X was control type. He was Vincent’s senior, and also specialized in the Golden Wheel Battle King. The king of Golden Wheel, and a mechanist.
Scout Rubens specialized in various scout mecha of different countries, and from the limited data, was the type of scout who liked to take risks and get into your mind. He was supremely confident in his own operational and control skills.
Sniper Radaf, a steady and cool sniper. No special characteristics. A presence often overlooked in battle, but each time he would connect with fatal shots. He was the most normal, yet classic sniper.
“Above is the information on their main force. Their line up is rather complete, and they ranked 17th in the qualifiers. No injuries, which means they cleared it with talent to spare. The way I understand it, their lineup for the battle should be leader Satie, tank Ma Su, scout Rubens. These three are very confident in their individual abilities.
Before the battle, no one knew who would be sent. It was simultaneous for the first round. The second losing party would have to send their fighter first for the second round, which was why the first round was very important. Many battles would be decided in that first round.
Wang Zheng could take the first round, but then the opponent might throw someone to feed the round, and then they would be in trouble. But if they did not take the first round, then it would be easy for the opponent to take control.
This was a psychological gamble, and also tested the seesaw mechanic.
“Achilles, you go first?” Wang Zheng said. For the first round, Achilles was more steady. Unless the opponent was Satie. Against Satie, Achilles’ chances of winning were slightly lower, but even if it was Satie, Achilles was not afraid.
Achilles nodded. No one had any dissenting opinion. Besides Wang Zheng, Achilles was the strongest in Saruman Snake.
If the first round could be decided, then it would be smooth sailing. They could react to whatever followed. Basically, Saruman Snake would see whether to send Wang Zheng, Lie Xin, or Mu Zhen for the next two rounds.
On one hand, Wang Zheng wanted to quickly let Mu Zhen get into the flow of things. It was also a way for the Tita people to get into the limelight. Of course, Mu Zhen possessed the necessary ability.
Wang Zheng had a unique point, which was that he was not afraid to take risks.
As for the team battle, as long as they had the feel of their opponents, they would know how to arrange it.
Entering the main competition, each opponent had their strengths. And for this battle, Saruman Snake was still quite confident. After all, they had been through the baptism of fire that was the Greatest King competition. In terms of mental preparation and experience, they had the advantage.
On the Storm battle team’s side, they had collected some information that analyzed the members of the Saruman Snake battle team. They had risen from nowhere, and clearly many did not wish to see the Saruman Snake battle team proceed any further.
In the qualifiers, Wang Zheng had passed the grueling challenge. They scarcely wished to imagine how he would be in the finals.
From the top 32, they would stop him at every turn. To Satie, that was not a bad thing.
As for this data, they had collected it with even more care than usual. They had made a detailed comparison for a few of Saruman Snake’s positions.
Amongst them, there was heavy focus on one person, which was Achilles from the Saruman Snake battle team. He was also a control type Ability X, but he was gravitational control. Achilles from the Doyle Family. His Ability X was not only uncommon, but his physical technique was second after Wang Zheng’s. In truth, the only reason why he had not drawn attention was because his light had been completely covered by Wang Zheng. He was not as flashy as Zhang Shan, and that was just due to his personality.
“Leader, can this information be trusted? That Achilles did not seem that strong, and he had been eliminated in the qualifiers. Rather, it was Zhang Shan who had secured nine tags. Would this be a smoke bomb by the opponent?” Ma Su said. Achilles seemed really impressive, as though he was the second in Saruman Snake. But however you looked at him, he looked like Noob B. More importantly, the qualifiers, which tested physical technique, had seen him promptly eliminated. They could not see his strengths. Although he was quite handsome.
Satie shook his head slightly. “This information should not be wrong. Achilles is the most well-rounded within the Saruman Snake battle team. He can take any position. In terms of skill, he has no flaws, but his balance means that his mental energy level is a little soft.”
Satie suddenly understood the meaning behind this piece of information. Achilles should have the advantage in a one on one. He was nearing Earth-rank level, balanced, and could see the bigger picture. It could be said that in a group battle, he was the hidden leader, but his flaw was also clear. His will was not that strong. It was said that the nobility of the Moon was pampered from young. They were talented, but far from Wang Zheng’s savagery.
The chances of Saruman Snake taking three-nil in the individual face-offs was low. Satie had no intention of taking Wang Zheng on 1 v 1. Basically, besides a few select people, the whole of SIG had no hope of facing Wang Zheng in a 1 v 1.
The person who had given him the information suggested he go first, and directly knocked out Achilles. Because for Saruman Snake, it was the safest course for Achilles to go first. They had no one else. They could not send Wang Zheng first, and the next most suitable choice was Achilles. And he was uninjured.
The other members were not guaranteed a win against Achilles. But if Satie went, there was a 90% chance of finishing off Achilles. They had best start strong and shatter the opponent’s confidence. They would be setting themselves up for success in the group battle.
The Moon people’s pride and fragile heart were well known.
At the same time, if they won the first round, they could take the initiative in tactics!
The one who had provided him information had a very penetrative logic. It was spot on. Clearly, they understood Saruman Snake very well.
The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. He had no intention of clashing with Wang Zheng from the start. This way, they could take the first round and then, given the opponent’s choices – as long as Wang Zheng did not go – the other positions would be secured. They would at least take two rounds, and then enter the group battles. In a group battle, he could hold Wang Zheng. Although Wang Zheng was strong, he was also at Earth-rank. It would not be possible for Wang Zheng to finish him off easily. On this, Satie had no need to be humble. And he was confident in his team.
This was clearly the safest tactic. As for who had given him the information, that was not important. It was what he needed. Standing in the spot of attention, he was destined to be the target.
As for the new technology, Manalasuo was very prepared as well. This translocation definitely increased the survival possibilities greatly. Especially for special forces, who used it very well. The translocation activation and movement were all extremely speedy, and the gap was very, very small. If it were a delayed translocation, then it would not save lives, but end them.
The technology was quite developed, and to the Manalasuo people, who had extremely strong group synergy, this was a good thing. At the same time, they closed the gap on those who had space abilities.
As for such technology, Di Maria liked it very much, because the capability strengthened his time ability. In a team battle, his deadliness would increase, and he could both attack and retreat.
As for the strong offense types like Mars, this capability was in a weird place. It was not completely useless, but its uses were not life-changing.
As with each new capability or mech, there would be people who were suited for it and people who were not.
