Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
The match between the old powerhouse of Aslan, Blue Shield battle team and the number 1 rookie team Saruman Snake battle team still attracted a certain level of attraction.
This was because Wang Zheng had returned. Student Wang still had some appeal. There were also many who just wanted to see a show. The situation of Wang Zheng was similar to Olivios. Both of them had extremely strong individual ability but didn’t really understand about team battles.
The students in the Academy now, especially those students that specialized in supporting abilities, were all hyped up. This had also started a fervor for team battle. However after two months of close battles, they could clear feel the strength of the old powerhouse. Those who weren’t that famous previously had all become the men of the day. Clearly the military believed that these people had more brains and would have better achievements in the future.
“Good afternoon everyone. The match between Saruman Snake battle team and Blue Shield battle team would be starting soon. I’m Ka Tao from the battle strategy research department. Today we had invited Professor La Tu from the battle strategy research department. Professor, what did you see in this match? Also we are curious why would you choose this match?”
Ka Tao was also surprised. Due to Wang Zheng’s appearance and the fame of the Blue Shield battle team, La Tu was deeply interested in this match. However Professor La Tu was the authoritative figure in the battle strategy research department. Clearly in Ka Tao eyes, the technical content in this match belonged to the lower tier and he did not understand why he would be interested.
La Tu smiled. “The battle system of Blue Shield battle team is a little more mature while Saruman Snake battle team also possesses the classic unique points of a new battle team. This would be more for teaching purposes. Also, I’m interested in the person, Wang Zheng. Olivios and Wang Zheng are the representatives of the new batch of students in the Academy currently. I hope he would have a relatively more mature display.”
That was what La Tu had said, but he was only here because of Butcher and a few old friends. The truth was Butcher was anxious for Wang Zheng. Therefore, he hoped La Tu could help identify the problems of the Saruman Snake battle team and give his guidance when the time had arrived. Wang Zheng was too concerned about his face and would definitely be too shy to request for help. As his senior, Butcher couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.
“The two battle teams have entered the mecha selection stage. The Blue Shield battle team has still chosen the line-up that they are rather familiar with. Canberra, Radiant Knight IX. Clinton, Thunderbolt S. Zhou Hao, Fortress battle mech Ross, Slayer. Henderson, Sentry Type V,” announced Ka Tao. This lineup was also something that the rest were familiar with. The balanced strength and movesets of the Blue Shield battle team were also rather stable.
“The blue side, Saruman Snake battle team’s line-up has also been allocated. Takumi, beast type battle mech – Earthly Grizzly battle mech. It’s a rare choice. Vincent, Golden Wheel as expected. Snow Li had chosen Icy Arrow battle mech. Zhang Shan had chosen Radiant Knight IX. This is a little surprising. Wang Zheng has chosen the Wind God mech… Could it be that he would be taking the scout position?” Ka Tao was a little surprised.
Line-up comparison:
Canberra (Radiant Knight IX) vs Zhang Shan (Radiant Knight IX)
Clinton (Thunderbolt S) vs Snow Li (Icy Arrow battle mech)
Zhou Hao (Fortress battle mech) vs Takumi (Earthly Grizzly)
Ross (Slayer) vs Vincent (Golden Wheel)
Henderson (Sentry Type V) vs Wang Zheng (Wind God mech)
The battle map for the two sides was a “city battle” and they each had an energy tower to defend. At the same time, a laser cannon and a small section of robotic scouts team were stationed near the energy tower for defensive purposes.
The Blue Shield battle team had practised this battle mode countless times previously. No matter how the scenery changed, the fact was that it wouldn’t deviate from the core. The members of the Blue Shield battle team all seemed extremely calm. The emphasis of this match was to target Wang Zheng. As long as they could finish him off, the rest would be nothing to be afraid of.
The bell that signalled the start of the battle had sounded. The mech warriors of the red and blue side rushed out immediately and took up advantageous position. The scouts were slightly ahead of the rest. Facing such a situation, the advantageous side would typically choose to stick together and lunge ahead. This was to force the weaker side to engage in a crossfire. If the weaker party was to disperse, their failure would be accelerated. The only choice was to make use of defensive advantages to take up a better position.
The advantageous side was undoubtedly the Blue Shield battle team. However, the Blue Shield battle team did not stick together and lunged ahead immediately to suppress their opponents. On the contrary, they were moving in an arced line and pushed ahead steadily.
Canberra knew clearly about the key of this battle. That was to be “steady”. The newer the team, the more aggressive it usually was and wouldn’t be able remain calm. Saruman Snake battle team had lost in so many battles. With Wang Zheng returning, they would definitely be eager to turn the table. If it was about patience, the other party would definitely not be a match for them. Therefore the Blue Shield battle team wanted to establish their advantage steadily and destroy their opponents in one go.
If the Saruman Snake battle team didn’t have any variation in strategy, they would just be waiting for a slow death.
Professor La Tu had seen the movements of the Blue Shield battle team and was nodding in approval. This was the unique point about Aslan’s battle teams. They were very steady. If those were the teams from Arbiter, they would probably try to eradicate their opponents directly without regards to any other things. Obviously, this was also the style and momentum of Arbiter. However when being compared, Aslan would be more stable.
Saruman Snake battle team didn’t defend but was pushing in the middle like the Blue Shield battle team. Their line up was a little strange. As the one with the strongest battle prowess, Wang Zheng was actually a scout. Moreover, Takumi as the tank still chose a beast-type mech. Frankly speaking, in a small scale team battle, beast-type battle mecha weren’t the best choice.
They were all top notch masters of the Elite Academy. If a single person wished to go up against all five people, Olivios’ case would be the precedent result.
The mech warriors of both side exchanged the first round of fire in the middle ground. Laser guns were spammed. Snow Li and Clinton naturally took up position on high ground but didn’t make their moves. As a sniper, they didn’t need to play a part in firepower suppression that was meant to test the waters. What they were waiting for was a one hit k.o.
“Both sides seemed to be playing it safe,” said Ka Tao. “However, outside the field, it was still lively. Your Highness Lin Huiyin has come. Your Highness is truly getting more and more beautiful.”
Ka Tao had originally thought that there would be one side from the two that would make the move. In the end, they were just testing each other out. This was too uninteresting. It would be better looking at the Princess.
However as he finished speaking, the weaker side, Saruman Snake battle team, had taken the initiative and struck. It was Zhang Shan.
His Radiant Knight had rushed ahead. However once he revealed his head, he was hit back directly with a wave of attacks. In an instant, he was hit by three laser shots and his energy shield had been exhausted significantly. He also had to use a round of instantaneous warp to escape.
However, this round of testing the waters had revealed the position of Clinton. It was a pity that Snow Li didn’t seem to have grabbed this opportunity to attack.
“It would seem that Wang Zheng was just a fake scout and Zhang Shan was used as cannon fodder,” said Ka Tao. “It’s time for the Blue Shield battle team to make their moves.”
Indeed, the scout of Blue Shield battle team, Henderson, had piloted his Sentry battle mech and started pushing ahead. The rest were following behind and maintaining a good formation. The firepower suppression of the Fortress battle mech was much better than the Earthly Grizzly’s.
“Saruman Snake battle team seems to be a little unsatisfied. They are resisting with their firepower but the effects aren’t that great. The mecha that they have chosen aren’t suitable for a head on exchange of fire. Everyone can see that the crossfire of the Saruman Snake battle team is still relatively loose and doesn’t have any order. On the other hand, when you look at the Blue Shield battle team, it seems just like art. The effects of the stacking of firepower are very good. The collaboration with the sniper was also to the point. Looking at the exhaustion of the energy shields, Blue Shield battle team is leading by a mile. Zhang Shan and Takumi from Saruman Snake battle team have their energy shields exhausted more significantly. Vincent’s situation is average while Wang Zheng and Snow Li have maintained their shields rather well. However at this rate, they would eventually be grinded to death.”
Snow Li’s counterattacks weren’t sharp enough. As a long range sniper, Clinton was a professional. This could be told from the way he handled the details. His reaction was also clearly quicker than Snow Li by a beat.
La Tu smiled gently. “The so-called essence of a team battle is to amplify one’s strength while hiding their weaknesses. This is to maximise the display of the strength of each member and hide their weaknesses. In this aspect, Saruman Snake battle team still has room for improvements.”
The Blue Shield battle team was pressing ahead closer and closer. Saruman Snake battle team didn’t have any room to retaliate. The other party was using their formation to roll over them. Wang Zheng also didn’t have the effect of the finishing touch.
The little beauty was conflicted once again. Huiyin obviously wanted to teach Wang Zheng a lesson. However when she saw Wang Zheng was at a disadvantage, she didn’t feel that happy about it.
There were quite a number of students watching. Most of them were anticipating Wang Zheng’s actions. However looking at the situation now, Olivios was too headstrong while Wang Zheng was disappointing. The two of them were outstanding in individual battles but couldn’t understand team battles at all.
The guidance of the Milky Way Alliance was right. A person who was too strong in terms of brawns would typically have lower IQ. They would also believe too much in individual strength and wouldn’t do well in military battles.
“Why didn’t Wang Zheng strike? He is so strong and the scout of the Blue Shield battle team is at such a frontal position. Couldn’t he just finish their scout off instantly first?”
The truth was Wang Zheng and Olivios still had a certain amount of followers in the Academy. Suddenly, the idea of individual heroism was eliminated. Everyone found it a little hard to accept.
