Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
After more than a week of preparation, the Greatest King competition was finally starting. In this time, many rules had been decreed, and every competitor’s individual trailer had been recorded. The school had committed considerable budget to this, in order to show the best face of Elite Academy.
All kinds of promotion had been done as well. Each Battle Team had prepared well. Everybody wanted to rise to fame here. They knew that it was not just the Elite Academy people watching, but also those from their homeland. This was not a simple matter of win or lose.
Among the crowd reception for the eight Battle Teams, Aslan’s Imperial Glory Battle Team was way in the lead. Next up was Arbiter. Clearly in the eyes of the Galaxy’s main military schools, these two Battle Teams were the most kingly.
This vote was a survey by all the military schools connected by signal. Excluding those who were supporting their home Battle Teams, it basically reflected everybody’s sentiment. Although Arbiter’s standard seemed a little stronger, but the Aslan Battle Team was a bit more popular. This choice was a combination of popularity and standard.
And Saruman Snake was unexpectedly at the bottom, just like the evaluation of its ability.
In this aspect, Lear’s Dynasty Battle Team was not much better, ranked 6th. Earthlings as leaders was still a curiosity. Lear was stealing the spotlight from the Mayans. Recently, the Maya Empire had participated actively in many of the Milky Way’s activities, and was becoming high profile. In technology development, it had made uncommon progress as well, displaying a civilization no less advanced than Atlantis. This had aroused the interest of many countries in the Milky Way. Everybody knew that Atlantis was cooperative with Aslan, but Maya was not. Maya had free choice, and to be able to ally to such a strong country was undoubtedly a good thing. Besides, Mayans and Atlanteans developed in different directions, and complemented well.
The foreign monk’s prayers sound more interesting, a saying that aged well.
The first match and opening battle was Dynasty Battle Team, led by Lear, against Pampas’ Star Lya Battle Team.
The prepared boundaries were much bigger compared to the last elite fight. Elite competitions was Elite Academy’s own entertainment, but this time round, every aspect of the warrior would be tested. But in terms of physical facilities, even if Elite Academy X was not the champion in the galaxy, it was still top-class. Even after accommodating so many military colleges, there was still room to spare.
From the college side, the commentary in-charge was Professor La Tu, who would also serve as mediator. Ka Tao on the left, and another battle tactic analyst student, Xue Yue, was on the right. She was called the flower of the tactic analyst stream, and was a passionate beauty from Astina.
Basically, La Tu was there for some umpiring utility, while Ka Tao and Xue Yue were in charge of judging from a battle tactics standpoint.
For a battle of this standard, battle tactics had to be complemented by the mecha lineups, as well as the affinity between Ability X. This was very different from normal mecha battles. This had the battle tactics students also especially excited, because they were finally being held in high regard. They finally had their skills acknowledged. Some Battle Teams had already started to recruit battle tactics students, a far cry from their silent existence in the corner in the past.
Of course, the battle tactics students also had to prove their own worth, otherwise theories on paper was just useless.
The signal had already been sent out, and the various military schools were still watching the player introductions for both sides, including their nationality, rank within the school, and some international competitive results. For example, Lear’s profile had the IG badge attached, and Pampas had participated in IG before as well, earning a similar result of 1st runner up.
Before hierarchies were established, things depended on impression and face value. Objectively, Lear’s odds looked not bad. It was a pity that once Fatty Luo Fei took to the arena, he immediately dragged down the whole Battle Team’s face value, and immediately the sentiment switched to Star Lya Battle Team. Pampas’ aura, in the end, was still undeniable.
Dynasty Battle Team vs Star Lya Battle Team
Lear (Unbounded α) Pampas (Wrath of Heaven)
Luo Fei (Wind God) Edgar (Lya’s Tusk)
Peng Wu (Fortress) Ya Tiannan (Gemini’s Bellow)
Lie Xin (Flaming Waltz) Ao Ziwei (Angel)
Subaru (Maya’s Mantis) Kathy (Lion’s Roar)
Both sides had finalized their competitors’ positions, and the mecha had also been confirmed. Since the mecha involved the Milky Way’s boundaries, they would definitely be introduced. After all, the average military school student’s understanding was also very average. For example, Ares College students had probably just seen pictures. Of course since Xiao Fei had taken over, the school expenses had taken a very large turn for the better, and the mecha department’s situation was much better than it had been during Wang Zheng’s time. At least the mecha within the Solar System could start to be fitted gradually, and OMG was the focus point.
“Damn me, that fatty actually chose the Wind God. With that pudgy bulk how is he gonna fit inside?”
“Lie Xin’s smokin’ hot!”
“Mayans are weird, they look like crystals.”
“That Ao Ziwei looks puny. That little shortstop can battle?”
Ao Ziwei was like a little loli. Her stature was close to the intellectuals on Tita, only Mu Sen and the rest were classic premature agers, but Gemini Star girls maintained their youth for a long time. Honestly, Gemini girls were very popular, especially among those who liked lolis.
The Greatest King competition, held in mysterious Inner Roland, by the legendary Elite Academy X. This resulted in huge attraction, but it seemed like these people looked like they belonged in a zoo.
“That stature, are you sure they’re pros?”
“This wouldn’t be a performance, would it?”
“What’s so special about Ability X users? I’m an Ability X user too. If I had entered, they wouldn’t have stood a chance!”
Simultaneously, all the military school students around the galaxy were engaged in heated discussion. It seemed like the Elite Academy was only so-so, and not living up to their reputation.
The Solar System was so weak, but they could also become a captain. Who knew what other trash was mixed inside?
In those places like Solar System, Big Bear, Norton, the students were a little confused. But on Arbiter, only two military schools were qualified to receive the signal, and the entire military school was dead silent. The students sat dead upright, watching the competition. This discipline was scarier than a prison. That was how masochistic the Arbiters were.
And on Aslan, the atmosphere was equally serious. The Imperial College naturally was qualified to receive, as one of the most famous colleges within the Milky Way. The students were smarter, and did not judge based on appearances. But they were indeed curious as to whether Elite Academy was really stronger than they were.
“Ka Tao, who do you favor between these two Battle Teams? I just can’t wait for the match to start.” Xue Yue’s voice was moving and passionate. Not just the clashing Battle Teams, but even the two commentators felt a different atmosphere. Because all over the galaxy, countless pairs of eyes were on them.
Ka Tao was already fully in the zone. He was all business, unlike Xue Yue who was too mindful of other things. “Lear is really gutsy, to actually not use his full strength against Pampas!”
Xue Yue was stunned. “You mean, Giroud is not fighting?”
“Exactly. The Mayans’ battle tactics are normally harder to counter. Using Lie Xin to substitute an important offensive position, all I can say is that Lie Xin is very confident. And it’s rumoured that the Mayans still have a resonance battle tactic. Looks like it won’t be used in this battle.”
The exchange between the two commentators had stirred much discussion. Dynasty Battle Team depended on the two Mayans. Honestly, everyone was puzzled. These two Mayans could have had their pick of Battle Teams, but they had expressly chosen Lear. It was a puzzle till today.
“Since when were Earthlings so awesome? Am I in another universe?”
The crowd roared with laughter.
“Why does it feel like we’re playing house? Is this Pampas too weak? Since when did such a first rate person appear from Lya Sphinx?”
“Just watch and see. Who knows what standard they’ll show us? Damn, I gave up all my holidays for this. If I’d known, I would have gone on a date with my girlfriend.”
“Who knows? Maybe they’re really pros. Haha.”
“D*mn, they really have rocks for brains. Could they actually pull anything off with the same mecha?”
“Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Like a bunch of spoiled kids.”
Under the gaze of a huge crowd, the first round of the Elite Academy’s Greatest King competition begun. The setting was a for that many military school practices used.
This further lowered the sense of anticipation. They had thought that the Elite Academy people were 3-headed, 6-limbed demons, and would bring something a little special, such as rendering space for mecha to fly and having a spectacular space fight. To think this was it.
Yao Ailun and Chen Xiu were commentating for an audience too. They could also introduce the history of Lear and Luo Fei, and share some gossip that others did not know.
As to their real standard, nobody knew, Yao Ailun included. His commentary was CT, a game. Normally, practical battels were less spectacular than games. After all, humans were human, and could not pull off so spectacular a show.
The 10 mecha fighters appeared, and the engines roared out at the same time, advancing towards the center. Their formation was also fairly normal. The heavy tanks holding center, with the scouts ranging in front. There were no other tricks.
As Lya Sphinx’s king, Pampas had unbelievably high influence, especially as one of the original top four. His two losses had caused his reputation to take a hit, but he and Marzu were still held in high regard. Against Dynasty Battle Team, they had also prepared amply, especially against the Mayan pair. But he had not expected Lear to actually use a Martian substitute in one of the most important offensive positions. Confidence? Arrogance? Nepotism?
The battle had started, and it did not matter now. What was important was that Star Lya Battle Team must take the first win.
Neither side was moving slowly, and they very quickly entered each other’s monitoring zones. There were two win conditions. The first was to eliminate all the opponents, or to destroy all of the opponents’ defensive energy towers. But the energy towers possessed powerful energy shields and protective fortifications. Of course, one could use sneak attacks, but at the same time, one had to be careful of being surrounded. Even the strongest mecha fighters needed considerable time to beat down the defensive fortifications and energy shields. Besides, it was not like your opponents were just going to sit there.
If one was confident, of course they would meet head on. Who was afraid!
“It looks like both sides are fairly confident of their member lineups. Neither have chosen a 1-4 push strat, or grouped up as 5. Instead, they’re advancing separately. Let’s see then, these two Battle Teams’ individual skill. Who’s stronger, and who’s weaker!”
