Chapter 26

Johnson's face twitched slightly, and he sneered, "Is that so? I don't feel it. You're sure you didn't make a mistake after just one look? Don't tell me you're just trying to bluff because you're not confident?"

"So, you're deliberately making things difficult for me?" Qin Huang's voice grew sharper.

Johnson chuckled lazily, "Anyway, the parts are here. Either you assemble a working rapid-fire cannon within the specified time, or you admit you can't do it and get out! I'll give you a failing grade!"

Qin Huang's pupils constricted, and a murderous intent began to show in his eyes: "So, you think I'm easy to bully, right?"

The examiner, Johnson, couldn't help but feel angry. Just a student with no background dared to show him a face! Even if he made things difficult for him, so what? Who did he think he was?

"Since you can't do it, don't blame me for being harsh!" He sneered, took out a light pen, and drew an X next to Qin Huang's name on the screen.

Qin Huang's eyes suddenly turned blood red, his killing intent boiling! He didn't care that this was an exam room and kicked out with his thick-soled alloy steel boots, which whistled through the air and slammed into the man's abdomen!

Due to the close distance, Johnson didn't expect a mere student to actually dare to attack him. Caught off guard, he was hit hard, and his robust body was sent flying!

Before he could even scream, Qin Huang was already on him, grabbing his hair and slamming his knee into his face with all his might!

"Crack!"

The crisp sound of bone breaking almost made Johnson pass out from the unimaginable pain! But the young man still wouldn't let up. He lowered his shoulder, used his arms and waist, and performed a perfect shoulder throw, slamming Johnson to the floor, followed by a series of fierce punches!

In terms of source energy index, Qin Huang was already a certified初级机动战士 (初级 means "初级" and 机动战士 means "mobile warrior," so "初级机动战士" translates to "初级 mobile warrior" or "初级 mobile fighter," but for clarity, I'll use "初级 mobile warrior" here), and his actual combat ability was even higher, with ample fighting experience! Although Johnson, as an examiner, was somewhat stronger, he was consistently overpowered due to losing the initiative!

The surrounding students were stunned; no one expected this young man to be so bold, actually daring to attack an examiner over a disagreement!

"Heaven helps me, this guy is finished! He... he's definitely finished!" Wang Yu, in the crowd, thought with a mix of surprise and excitement.

After all, by conventional standards, Qin Huang's actions were extremely serious! When the school encountered such incidents, they usually imposed severe punishments, such as revoking exam results, major disciplinary actions, or even expulsion!

He couldn't believe that just by spending some money, the outcome was even better than he imagined! With this stain, Qin Huang would have no chance of competing for the mobile warrior slots this year!

Just as the unfortunate Johnson was about to be beaten unconscious, a sudden force pushed Qin Huang away.

"What's going on here?" A clear and pleasant voice asked.

The young man turned his gaze and saw a beautiful woman with a cold expression standing in front of him. She had dark blue eyes, delicate features, and skin as smooth as milk, wearing a tight combat suit that accentuated her fiery and alluring figure, with long, platinum blonde hair flowing behind her.

Before he could speak, Johnson, lying on the ground, mustered his last strength and croaked, "Instructor Muriya, this kid failed the exam and, out of spite, dared to attack the examiner, disrupting the exam! You must punish him severely!"

"Hmm?" Muriya's eyebrows furrowed, and her gaze turned colder as she looked at him, asking sternly, "What do you have to say?"

Qin Huang suppressed his anger and recounted the events.

Muriya frowned and looked at the table, flipping through a few pages. She then turned to Johnson, "What he said is true. The exam did not meet the specified difficulty, and there were missing parts. Can you give me a reasonable explanation?"

Johnson's almost swollen face changed color, and he quickly said, "I must have been negligent and didn't prepare everything! But this kid dared to attack me over a disagreement, and he must pay for his actions!"

At this moment, Instructor Luo Tianxiong arrived, asked for the details, and glared at Qin Huang, saying coldly, "Since that's the case, the previous results are nullified, and you can retake the exam! As for the serious act of assaulting an examiner, I will discuss the punishment with Instructor Muriya later! Any objections?"

Qin Huang, now calmer, nodded, "I accept the decision, Instructor."

The new test was conducted under the supervision of the two instructors. With the young man's abilities, passing was a breeze. Then he was "invited" to a detention room to wait for the verdict.

At this point, Qin Huang knew his actions were indeed impulsive, but he didn't regret them.

This guy was a stranger to him, and the earlier harassment was likely orchestrated by someone to undermine him, depriving him of the chance to compete for the mobile warrior training program. In essence, they wanted to ruin his future!

Ruining someone's future is like killing their parents! For such a malicious plot, Qin Huang would not be lenient. If necessary, he would not hesitate to defend his own interests, even if it meant bloodshed!

"Don't let me find out who you are! Otherwise, you will die!" He thought coldly.

A moment later, Luo Tianxiong and Muriya entered the room.

Qin Huang silently stood up and saluted, his calm eyes fixed on them, waiting for the punishment.

Muriya's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise, seemingly impressed by the young man's composure beyond his years. She thought for a moment and said, "Qin Huang, we have investigated the incident! Your actions were very inappropriate!"

"Although the other party was at fault, you could have reported it to a superior, and Instructor Luo Tianxiong and I would have handled it fairly! Your impulsive actions, while satisfying, also gave them a handle to attack you!"

"Yes, I understand!" Qin Huang bowed his head.

The instructors' attitude was fair, so he didn't want to argue further.

Luo Tianxiong shook his head and said sternly, "Our decision is that you pay 3,000 star coins for Johnson's medical expenses, be confined for three days, and do two months of volunteer work for the school, arranged by Major Sha Zhenghai of the mecha repair center! This will be the end of the matter, understood?"

"What?" Qin Huang was almost speechless.

He knew the severity of the incident and expected to pay a high price. But he didn't expect Luo Tianxiong to be so supportive.

The 3,000 star coins for medical expenses might seem a lot, but it was nothing to him. He had several ten thousand star coins saved from virtual mecha combat competitions. Three days of confinement were trivial, and working for Major Sha Zhenghai was something he did almost daily, so this punishment was meaningless.

Luo Tianxiong, seeing his confusion, explained further, "That guy was acting on someone else's orders. If this were exposed, it would also damage his reputation, so he can't make a big deal out of it! As for the star coins, I'll cover it for now, and you can pay me back when you have the money."

Qin Huang felt a warm feeling inside. Despite his strict and fierce reputation, the instructor was genuinely supportive.

"Thank you!" He said sincerely.

Years later, when the young man became famous across the star seas, he never forgot the instructor who had helped him during his low period. His name, like many other greats of the era, was recorded in history and celebrated by countless future generations.

"Damn this bastard!" In a corner, Wang Yu, learning of the punishment, was furious and cursed viciously.

He wasn't stupid and quickly understood the situation. Instructor Luo Tianxiong was clearly favoring Qin Huang, but there was no reason to question it, as the incident was due to Johnson's bias.

Moreover, the military academy's rules, though strict, generally protected outstanding students who would become mobile warriors, unless they committed unforgivable crimes.

So, no matter how dissatisfied he was, he had no recourse.

His girlfriend, Shu Luoya, whispered, "Forget it, be low-key! If the instructors find out it was you, the consequences will be worse. Let that bastard enjoy his moment; there will be opportunities to deal with him later..."

At that moment, a menacing voice rang in his ear, "Wang Yu, come here!"

He looked up and saw Muriya standing nearby, staring at him coldly.

"..."

A moment later, several white-uniformed school doctors entered and carried out the nearly unconscious Wang Yu, who had just received a whipping.

Colluding with an examiner to frame a classmate not only earned him thirty lashes and a warning, but it could also affect his chances of competing for the 300 mobile warrior training slots.

To settle this, his family would have to use connections and pay a price!

Thus, a significant storm came to an end.

In the end, Qin Huang achieved the third-best score in the class, becoming the most notable dark horse in the exam!

Regardless of anything else, his source energy index of 13.7 already made him a qualified初级 mobile warrior. After completing the necessary procedures at the school, he could officially qualify to pilot a mecha!

Next was a two-month break, and Qin Huang had already made his decision.

He would first obtain the official初级 mobile warrior qualification certificate. With this, he wouldn't need to take the selection exam and would be directly included among the top 300 students, enjoying much better treatment than regular students.

With this status, Qin Huang could find more job opportunities outside, with better pay and more opportunities to hone his skills, preparing him to become an elite mobile warrior.

Then he would help his friends, Wu De and his brother, improve their skills, hoping they could also secure spots, avoiding a future of being stuck at the bottom!

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