As afternoon arrived, Lin Muci finally met her destiny.
The other students were also present, filled with curiosity about this mecha. Yet, upon seeing it, a wave of disappointment washed over them. It was nothing like they had imagined, appearing plain and ordinary.
The silver-white mecha was even smaller than others, exquisitely crafted, but one had to question its combat potential.
This mecha, it seemed, was not the type to possess overwhelming combat power.
Lin Muci stepped forward, her palm gently touching the mecha. A soft light flickered, and then the mecha seemed to awaken.
She felt a sense of…
…absolute control over this mecha.
And indeed, she did. The mecha slowly floated into the air. The other students watched, mesmerized. After all, they were all freshmen, and none expected someone to be able to levitate a mecha with remote control upon their first encounter!
To truly master one's mecha, to the point of controlling it with mental power, was a long and arduous journey.
Even for them, chosen from various star systems and possessing awakened abilities exceeding S-rank, it was impossible to skillfully pilot a new mecha immediately upon contact.
"What level of ability has she awakened…"
"She must be a triple-S rated powerhouse, right?"
"She appears so ordinary, yet her talent is astonishing. What a pity she's a woman… If she were a man with such top-tier talent, she'd undoubtedly be groomed for greatness."
Women existed in the universe, but they were at a disadvantage in physical strength compared to men, though they could still serve on the battlefield.
Many years ago, a universe-wide catastrophe caused a rapid decline in women's fertility. Humanity experienced a regression, giving birth to female beasts, alongside top-tier powerhouses with spirit beasts.
Women could also possess spirit beasts and bear offspring.
However, only female beasts could bear children for top-tier powerhouses.
Within the entire Human Federation, only female beasts were barred from the battlefield.
Female beasts possessed exceptional reproductive capabilities, able to bear children for powerhouses.
Yet, their physical constitutions were fragile, requiring meticulous protection.
Powerhouses highly coveted female beasts; possessing one was a supreme honor.
Only top-tier powerhouses who had rendered great service to the Human Federation were granted female beasts, and they had to be treated with utmost care, never to be belittled.
The reason these individuals expressed such regret
was that the girl before them, who had managed to have the Destiny Mecha recognize her as its master, appeared so unremarkable.
Even with top-tier talent, unless she possessed a unique spirit beast, her brilliance would be fleeting. Women inherently lacked the physical strength of men and did not have the exceptional reproductive capabilities of female beasts; thus, they were not heavily utilized.
From a distance, several senior students approached. A mere glance at Lin Muci, and they erupted into mocking laughter.
"Her?"
"A woman taking the Destiny Mecha, truly a waste of resources. If not for the academy, within three days, her Destiny Mecha would surely be snatched away."
"What use is it for her to have the Destiny Mecha? She's no match for anyone."
"What a waste! What ripples can a woman possibly create?"
"Even if she were sent to the battlefield, this kind of person would have no chance of winning!"
These individuals had clearly heard the news that the Destiny Mecha had been claimed and had come to witness the spectacle.
They had expected to see a proud scion of a noble family, but instead, they were met with such an unremarkable girl.
She was worthy of claiming the legendary Destiny Mecha?
Among the five legendary mechas of the central planet, Destiny was the most enigmatic, as no one had ever managed to become its master.
Some even suspected that the designer of this mecha never intended for it to belong to anyone, that it was merely an exhibit.
What was this 'Destiny Power,' so profound and unfathomable, leaving people utterly bewildered.
Could such a miraculous force truly exist in this world?
Impossible!
They looked at Lin Muci with utter disdain.
They gathered around to mock her.
They assumed this young girl, being a new student, would endure their taunts and swallow her pride. However, to their surprise, the girl suddenly lifted her head. She looked at the people before her and then said,
"If you think I'm not worthy, if you believe I'll surely lose on the battlefield, then try me."
"You all must have your own mechas by now, right?"
"Compete with me."
"Let's see whose mecha is more formidable. If you believe you're inherently superior to me because you're men, then let's settle it directly in the training grounds."
"If you insult me like this, and then prove yourselves inferior to me, wouldn't that be a complete disgrace?"
After uttering these words, the young girl's gaze locked onto the faces before her, and without hesitation, she inquired,
"Do you dare to fight me?"
Her challenge had placed the senior students in a precarious position. They were taken aback by the girl's audacity, challenging them to a mecha duel!
"We'll fight, of course, are we afraid of you?" Da Feng Novel Network
"It's just that others will say we're bullying the younger generation… and private duels are forbidden in the academy. We need an instructor to supervise mecha combat."
Supervised by an instructor?
The smile in Lin Muci's eyes grew even brighter.
"Very well."
"Let's head to the training grounds then."
The other students, seeing the girl's utter lack of fear, were stunned. How could she be so confident?
Even if Destiny was a god-tier mecha, she had only just acquired it. Moreover, mecha duels required instructor supervision, and any visible transgression would likely lead to punishment.
If she were to lose to these seniors in full view of everyone,
she might even have her newly acquired mecha confiscated. Under such circumstances, how could she remain so resolute? Did she truly feel no fear?
Lin Muci, of course, felt no fear.
Even the rabbit in her arms appeared spirited and defiant.
What was there to fear?
The academy's dean was her host's subordinate! And with instructors supervising, it was easy to surmise that Yang Lanyan, Altus, and that reckless fellow Ling Kuang would be present.
The ones destined to suffer would undoubtedly be these provocative seniors.
It had no intention of worrying about its host. It was eagerly awaiting its host's triumphant rampage!