Chapter 67

Meng Tian didn’t receive much interference, and Lee was very gentlemanly beside him, just watching Meng Tian, but Meng Tian’s performance wasn’t as good.

When it was Zeus Academy’s turn, Lee got the only perfect score in the entire competition.

Those who tried to interfere with him almost slapped him in the face, but he didn’t react at all. In the final round, Apollo’s students were quite sinister, even pulling out knives to wave in front of Lee, adhering to the principle of not touching, but the knives were just a few centimeters from his face, yet it was still useless...

At that moment, there was only a faint mockery in Lee’s eyes.

Kanbena missed three shots and ranked second.

He finally felt a strong challenge.

The first day of the competition ended, and Ares Academy completely fell to a supporting role, the results were simply unbearable. Jiang Bin missed thirty out of fifty shots in the shooting event, setting the worst record.

By the end, it wasn’t just a matter of shame; everyone felt ignored, and the competition had become solely between Lee and Kanbena. Masas’s total score was only in fourth place.

Before the competition, Masas was a big favorite, but no one expected such a poor performance.

Earth’s average level was not up to par, but its top strength hadn’t reached the point of being completely outclassed by the Moon. From the beginning, Lee and Kanbena hadn’t taken Masas seriously.

So what if they were the elite of the Moon?

The guests from afar didn’t give the home team, Ares Academy, any face. After two events, Ares Academy was at the bottom, and the total score difference was huge.

One person became famous in this battle, and that was Lee Kronos, who easily won the top spot in both events, breaking all records and outshining Kanbena. His performance, especially his composure during the competition, earned him endless praise from the media and military observers.

Gute’s face was like a leaf swept away by the autumn wind; his smile couldn’t hold up. The media’s attention to Ares Academy, sparked by Xiao Fei’s paper, turned into a complete disaster.

In the face of competition, there was no room for sentiment.

Military academies needed hard power.

At first, everyone cheered for the home team, but by the end, everyone was deflated. By the last part, a third of the students had left, unable to bear the humiliation, it was a complete massacre.

The night at Ares Academy was unusually quiet. Zhang Shan was in a daze, feeling extremely depressed. They were confident and ready to show their strength at home, but they were completely crushed. If it weren’t for Masas, they would have been utterly disgraced.

Gute’s ambitious plan for revival had stumbled right at the start.

“Brother Shan, it’s only the first day, we can still turn it around!” Chen Xiu encouraged Zhang Shan.

Zhang Shan’s performance was also decent, in the middle of the pack, similar to Meng Tian. The problem was that Ma Xiao and Jiang Bin were dragging the team down.

Jiang Bin’s strength was indeed lacking; he was excellent among ordinary students, but in this elite competition, he was completely outclassed. Ma Xiao, nearing graduation, wasn’t as systematically trained, and a single special training session couldn’t make up for the decline. Moreover, he lacked a certain dominance; after losing for three years, another loss didn’t matter much to him.

Zhang Shan slammed his fist on the table, “I’m so damn frustrated. That Lee is too arrogant, he doesn’t take us seriously at all.”

“He’s not just not taking you seriously, he’s not taking anyone seriously. This guy broke records in both events; his level is beyond us,” Yao Ailun said, shrugging.

“Brother Ailun, don’t lose heart. We need to support Brother Shan even more in times like this,” Chen Xiu said.

Yao Ailun stood up and patted Zhang Shan on the shoulder, “As a brother, I have to be honest. There’s no hope. If they’re this strong in a test, they’ll probably be even more formidable in a mech battle. This kid is too strong; it feels like an adult bullying a child.”

Zhang Shan was indeed very depressed. Before the competition, the instructor said they had a chance, but that was compared to their previous level. They had improved, but the others hadn’t stagnated.

Wang Zheng didn’t know what to say. In the shooting event, which tested pressure resistance, Zhang Shan and others, who were usually quite accurate, performed poorly, while the opponents, especially Lee, stood out. Lee was indeed a master.

The communication device rang, summoning by Zhuo Mu. Zhang Shan felt a bit embarrassed to face the instructor.

“Wang Zheng, the instructor said you should come too.”

As a nominal substitute, Wang Zheng had just sat there all day, and the feeling was not pleasant.

In the training room, all the team members were present, silent, heads down.

Masas showed no particular expression, but as the captain, losing like this was not good. He didn’t want to stand out, but he didn’t expect such a result. As a member of Ares Academy, losing so badly was a disgrace.

Meng Tian was still cold, but there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Ma Xiao and Jiang Bin didn’t care; they were used to it. They had heard that being beaten repeatedly could make one numb, and this wasn’t the first time.

Over time, the humiliation would gradually fade, and they would still be the leaders in this area.

Wang Zheng didn’t even get a chance to compete. Zhuo Mu arrived soon after.

The expected thunderous anger didn’t come. Looking at everyone, Zhuo Mu just sighed.

“Tomorrow is my last day teaching at Ares Academy. Being outclassed is not a disgrace, but losing before the battle is cowardice. Whatever the result tomorrow, I hope everyone gives their best and doesn’t regret it!”

Zhuo Mu said calmly. With such results, staying was clearly impossible, and dismissal was inevitable.

Zhang Shan clenched his fists tightly. He could feel that Zhuo Mu was a great instructor, and the iron-blooded military spirit had greatly inspired him, but he felt very disappointed in himself.

Looking around, Ma Xiao felt a bit guilty, but Jiang Bin didn’t care at all.

“Instructor, I injured my leg during the test yesterday, I didn’t notice it at the time, but it’s been hurting. I might not be able to compete tomorrow,” Jiang Bin suddenly said. Everyone looked at him, ... damn, what injury, this was clearly an escape.

In the past, Zhuo Mu would have been furious, but at this moment, he didn’t want to say anything. “The path is your own choice. You can go. Wang Zheng, do you want to try?”

Jiang Bin left almost immediately. The first day was already unbearable, and the second day would be even worse. He didn’t want to be at the bottom.

Wang Zheng saluted, “I’m willing!”

His voice was loud and even a bit excited. Zhuo Mu was taken aback, shook his head, “Kid, tomorrow’s competition is with real mechs. Are you sure you can handle it?”

“Report, Instructor, I drove a training mech during my internship at OMG. I don’t think the operating system will be much different, and I’m not afraid of losing!” Wang Zheng said confidently.

Zhuo Mu smiled bitterly. Knowing how to drive and knowing how to compete are different things. The competition mechs were locked before the event and couldn’t be used, otherwise, a few hours of practice would have been helpful.

Now, Wang Zheng had no choice. It was better to have someone, even if they were nervous, than to be short-handed, which would be even more embarrassing. If word got out that Ares Academy lacked backbone and military dignity, the academy might as well close.

Or just turn it into a liberal arts school.

Some people were already suggesting this, stripping Ares Academy of its military status. It no longer deserved the title of one of the three major academies.

Many other academies were eagerly waiting to catch up and surpass.

Zhuo Mu had no mood for a pep talk. It wouldn’t help. Masas could have done better, but he was an outsider and couldn’t integrate. Asking him to fight for Ares Academy’s honor from the heart was unrealistic. His performance was still excellent.

The students left, leaving only Zhuo Mu. Looking at the empty training ground, his eyes were a bit moist. There were too many memories here. He wanted to do a lot, but in the end, he couldn’t do anything.

He had to make way for others.

But he would stand his last post.

Gute was also extremely depressed. As soon as the competition ended, he received countless messages, interviews, inquiries, and complaints.

Being disgraced was one thing, but falling to such a low point was another.

Sometimes, the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment. This special recruitment brought hope, but the disappointment was even greater. One had already transferred, and the other, though he performed well, couldn’t turn the tide, highlighting the school’s overall weakness even more.

If it weren’t for Xiao Fei’s research achievements, the situation would have been even worse. Years of weakness finally erupted at this moment.

The council also held an emergency meeting. A principal who couldn’t change the status quo, no matter how glorious their past, should have self-awareness. Although Gute was highly respected in military and political circles, at this point, he should have resigned voluntarily rather than holding on.

Xiao Fei’s achievements were significant, but they couldn’t restore the honor of a military academy.

For Gute, this was also a difficult night. Sometimes, persistence is harder than letting go.

The next day, the mech performance was highly anticipated, but the square was less than half full. The blow from the previous day was too heavy, and no one wanted to suffer more today.

Xiao Fei was originally going to a meeting on the Moon, at the Solar System Federation Academy, where her discovery was undoubtedly the top one of the year.

But upon learning of the academy’s defeat, she and Marcos postponed their trip. They were all part of Ares Academy, regardless of their department.

As soon as Xiao Fei appeared, she received a round of applause. Perhaps only Dr. Xiao could bring some dignity to the students.

The students from Zeus Academy and Apollo Academy also stood up to show respect. Xiao Fei’s discovery had been verified in the Solar System and was being submitted to the Galactic Academy for further detailed verification. Regardless, it was something any academy’s students would look up to.

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