The flag was within sight. Zheng Yiran suggested, "Why don't we let our mech pilots experience the thrill of pulling the flag?"
She had already experienced pulling the flag, and everyone else had as well, which was why she made the suggestion.
Upon hearing Zheng Yiran's words, Rong Feisheng's eyes widened like stars. "Can we? Can we!"
He looked excitedly at the three individual combatants, so much so that the three individual combatants quickly told him to go pull the flag. He looked too pitiable!
"You go, you go!"
"Quick, quick."
At four o'clock in the morning, only the Imperial Military Academy's livestream had many viewers. Since it could be estimated that they were approaching the finish line, they had to stay up all night.
【I have to say, the atmosphere at the Imperial Military Academy is great.】
【The Imperial Military Academy is probably the only team where both commanders and mech pilots can pull the flag, right?】
【Not really, but usually, it's when the individual combatants are fighting that they secretly go to pull the flag. It's really rare for there to be no one on the finish line platform like this!】
【Are the other military academies all fast asleep?】
The comments revealed the truth. All the other military academies were indeed asleep, and there were not many viewers in this situation.
However, when the broadcast sounded, the few viewers were all puzzled about what was happening.
Since everyone supported Rong Feisheng pulling the flag, Rong Feisheng stepped forward. He walked onto the steps and pulled up the flag in the center.
Holding the flag with both hands, he waved it in the air, "Imperial Military Academy! First!"
At this moment, everyone else also used their fingers to form the number one. The Imperial Military Academy was once again first.
The moment the flag was pulled up, the broadcast sounded.
"Congratulations to the Imperial Military Academy for obtaining first place, with a reward of two hundred thousand points."
At the same time, someone who was sleeping rolled over, thinking they were dreaming. Others were awakened by the broadcast and sat up, "Did you guys just hear that?"
"The sound of the Imperial Military Academy getting first place?"
"What's going on?"
"My goodness! The Imperial Military Academy pulled the flag? It's only the fourth day, what time is it? 4:10 AM, what are they doing?"
"Still sleeping! Get up! Rush to the finish line!"
At this moment, the competition grounds were in chaos. The sounds heard in all the military academies' livestreams were noisy. None of the military academies had expected the Imperial Military Academy to not sleep and keep moving, and now they had already pulled the flag!
With that, the other military academies also got ready and ran towards the finish line.
【Too cunning, too cunning! They actually snuck ahead!】
【This isn't fair competition!】
【(Emoji: sticking out tongue) (Emoji: sticking out tongue) La la la, you guys can do it too! The rules don't say you can't stay up all night, it's hilarious!】
【Don't bother with them, they're just envious that we've taken too much of the lead.】
At this time, the five members of the Imperial Military Academy had already been picked up. They were very surprised to see the aircraft operating after boarding it.
"Huh? Are we leaving the competition grounds?"
Hui Xingxiu leaned towards the pilot's seat and asked the pilot. The pilot was still the same one from last time. He turned his head to look at Hui Xingxiu and said, "Yes, thanks to you guys, this rule was changed after the last competition."
Because these five had complained about this point to the reporters, the organizers heard about it and felt it was indeed unreasonable, so they changed it.
"That's great!"
Meng Huai asked, "Then can we go back to Imperial Capital Star?"
Zheng Yiran thought for a moment and said, "That depends on Teacher Wang's decision."
Just as Meng Huai was about to complain, he heard Zheng Yiran say again, "Judging by Teacher Wang's style, he'll probably go straight back to Imperial Capital Star, right? After all, waiting here for two days would be a waste of time for him."
Meng Huai thought about it and realized it made sense.
"What? Are you in a hurry to return to Imperial Capital Star?"
Hui Xingxiu leaned over, putting his arm on Meng Huai's shoulder and asking. Meng Huai patted his arm away and said, "Yes, I need to go back and check on my winery so it can be completed and start production soon!"
After all, being a day earlier could mean earning a day's worth of money!
Speaking of which, everyone realized that Meng Huai had acquired a new industry: "Winery?"
"Didn't I tell you about it?"
Meng Huai smacked his head, only then remembering that he had been busy and forgotten.
"No!"
"I'm sure you didn't say anything."
Meng Huai said awkwardly, "Heh heh, I forgot to mention it. I bought a factory a few days ago to turn into a winery. However, the machines are all the same ones used for shampoo. I found a few classmates to help modify them, and they should be almost done by now!"
Upon hearing Meng Huai talk about modifying machines, Rong Feisheng was clearly very interested. He asked for details and then said regretfully, "Why didn't you ask me to do such interesting work!"
Meng Huai repeatedly waved his hands, "If Teacher Wang knew I let you take on a part-time job, wouldn't he flay me alive?"
Rong Feisheng didn't care what Meng Huai said, "I don't care! When we get back to Imperial Capital Star, you have to take me to see it. You're not being decent by not letting me in on such a good opportunity!"
Meng Huai thought, I'm really wronged! I really don't need you for such a small matter! Besides, wouldn't it be better to modify their mechs properly? They still have to compete.
However, Meng Huai had no choice but to agree, "Okay, okay, I'll take you to see it."
At that moment, Hui Xingxiu also raised his hand, "I want to go too!"
"Am I the only one interested in wine? So, what exactly is wine?"
Well, there was no such thing as wine in this era. Time had passed, and the method of brewing wine had been lost, so not many people had even heard of wine.
The few jars of wine sold last time were purely based on the reputation of the medicinal cuisine restaurant.
However, if Meng Huai were to establish a winery, more and more people would definitely know about wine in the future.
When the aircraft flew outside the competition grounds, there weren't many people there. But the reporters were very quick-witted. They had calculated the time in advance. It was estimated that the Imperial Military Academy would pull the flag by dawn today, so they had been waiting there.
Teacher Wang had also been waiting there for a long time. He stopped the reporters, allowing them to ask a few questions, and then said, "The team members need to go back and rest. We apologize for any inconvenience."
"Of course, of course."
The reporters also knew that they had not rested for four days and would definitely go back to catch up on sleep, so they considerately let them leave.
Teacher Wang praised them, "Good job, first place again!"
But he also added, "However, it's not good to not take care of your bodies. Go back and get some sleep, and we'll depart for Imperial Capital Star at four in the afternoon!"
"Alright!"
The five were clearly still in a state of excitement, but they still obeyed orders and returned to the hotel.
However, after washing up and lying in bed, they were truly exhausted. One by one, they fell sound asleep, only gathering at the hotel entrance at four o'clock.
And each of them was yawning.
"What about the other military academies?"
Zheng Yiran asked when she saw Teacher Wang approaching. Teacher Wang replied, "They are all rushing to the finish line. They won't reach the finish line for a while, and the results won't be out until tomorrow at the earliest."
"Is that so..." Zheng Yiran pondered the matters of the next competition.