The Whirlwind Rat was now enraged, and Fetta, after being kicked, sustained a minor injury. But this was just the beginning. The Whirlwind Rat focused its attacks solely on Fetta, leaving one to wonder if it was due to his bad luck.
Fetta didn't even have time to get into his mecha. Another claw swiped directly at his chest. Fortunately, even without mechas, these single soldiers possessed good physical capabilities, and he managed to dodge the attack with a backward step.
However, the Whirlwind Rat's speed was no joke. After dodging this initial strike, the next claw arrived immediately. It also aimed for his chest, and this time, it hit home squarely.
The claws sank deep into Fetta's flesh, as if they could dig out his heart in the next second.
Things escalated too quickly. The others rushed forward to help, finally allowing Fetta to escape the Whirlwind Rat's clutches. But Fetta's complexion was grim.
Seeing this scene, the livestream audience's opinions were once again divided. Initially, they were unclear about the purpose of this sudden influx of people, but the comments allowed them to infer some of the reasons.
Upon learning that this was a planned event, the supporters of the Second Military Academy became restless.
"Seriously, isn't this already considered malicious intent! Fetta suffered such severe injuries, and they're going to blame the Imperial Military Academy? Does the Imperial Military Academy need to provide an explanation!"
Clearly, the supporters of the Imperial Military Academy felt that these people were being hypocritical.
"No, the Military Academy League inherently involves danger. If you're afraid of danger, why participate in the Military Academy League? Isn't staying at home the safest option?"
"What, only the Second Military Academy can set up ambushes, but you can't handle being ambushed yourselves?"
The comments section erupted into an argument, but the livestream continued.
"One single soldier from the Second Military Academy is out."
After being rescued by his teammates, Fetta was directly disqualified and taken for treatment.
After all, this was just a competition. There was no need to push through serious injuries, so he was immediately disqualified. The rescue personnel disembarked from the aircraft and, ignoring the students still engaged in combat, dragged the injured Fetta away on a stretcher.
Thanks to the timely treatment, there would be no major issues.
When the broadcast announcement was made, everyone from the Imperial Military Academy wore expressions of understanding. It seemed their plan had indeed succeeded. However, it would have been better if they could have taken down a few more.
At this moment, the other two single soldiers from the Second Military Academy were jointly fighting the Whirlwind Rat. The most challenging aspect of fighting it was its elusiveness; its movement trajectory was impossible to predict, which led to the mecha pilot being injured again by the Whirlwind Rat when they let their guard down.
Even within a mecha, these machines were not invincible.
"Second Military Academy mecha pilot is out."
They hadn't managed to score any points since entering the arena, first losing a single soldier, and now their mecha pilot was eliminated. It seemed their path ahead would be difficult. The audience felt uneasy, viewing the individuals from the Imperial Military Academy as thorns in their side.
The animosity between the Second Military Academy and the Imperial Military Academy had grown considerably.
Those who had entered the arena before the Second Military Academy were also quite shocked by this announcement.
"Two people eliminated right after entering? Weren't there no star beasts at the entrance?"
"What did they encounter?"
Many people were discussing this matter, but no one felt saddened by the Second Military Academy's elimination; they were all pleased.
"Second Military Academy successfully eliminated a Rank 3S star beast."
This broadcast also informed everyone that the Second Military Academy had apparently encountered a Rank 3S star beast attack as soon as they entered. However, the reason for the swift elimination of a single soldier and a mecha pilot remained unclear.
More than twenty minutes had passed, and it was almost time for the other military academies to enter. Why "other" military academies? Because these academies had zero points from the previous match, so there was no ranking.
According to the rules, they would enter together. However, the military academies gathered outside the arena were murmuring amongst themselves.
Finally, it was time for them to enter. They stepped into the arena together, and the voices of several commanders could be heard clearly by the livestream audience.
"First, find the Second Military Academy."
"I wonder if they've gotten far."
"Let's split up and find them first."
These individuals had been outmaneuvered by the Second Military Academy in the previous match. Unable to retaliate outside the arena, they were all waiting for this competition.
The commanders of several academies had already contacted each other privately after the previous match ended. The primary objective of this match was to take down the Second Military Academy.
"An unavenged wrong is not the act of a gentleman." How could they swallow this insult! Therefore, as soon as they entered, the commanders of these academies were discussing their course of action, leaving the audience utterly confused.
"Are they planning to gang up on the Second Military Academy?"
"Heh, they're not far away. Why split up? Just go for it."
At this moment, the commander of the Twelfth Military Academy suddenly said, "I seem to sense they are not far ahead."
Upon hearing this, the group of commanders released their senses. Because the distance was short, they easily detected them.
Several commanders issued orders to their team members, and they immediately charged towards the Second Military Academy.
Murong Shuai of the Second Military Academy suddenly sensed that something was amiss: "Full speed ahead!"
Before the two single soldiers understood what was happening, they followed Murong Shuai's orders and started running.
However, they couldn't escape the encircling forces coming from all directions. Murong Shuai looked at them with despair, but still wanted to make one last effort.
"Everyone! Everyone, what are you doing?"
Murong Shuai adopted a submissive demeanor, raising his palms to his chest in a calming gesture.
But his posture was completely incapable of swaying them. One commander impatiently stated, "No need to waste time with him, attack directly."
With that, everyone attacked. It wasn't just the commander's team members, but all the academies present.
The two single soldiers were certainly no match for so many opponents. After all, they weren't Meng Huai, who possessed the strength to fight against multiple opponents alone.
They were quickly defeated. Although the three of them had no points, the Second Military Academy, a blight upon their ranks, was eliminated, and that felt more satisfying than any points.
The teams from several military academies bid their farewells amicably after their cooperation and departed from the area. Having just cooperated, there was no need for conflict at the start of the competition.
Meanwhile, the people from other military academies, upon hearing the broadcast announcements that the three members of the Second Military Academy were eliminated by members of three different military academies, also began discussing the matter.
"Did these three military academies join forces to deal with the Second Military Academy?"
"It's possible. It's also possible that more than three military academies were involved."
"That's right, after all, more than three academies entered together."
At this moment, the Imperial Military Academy also heard the broadcast and was surprised. Meng Huai remarked, "Man proposes, but heaven disposes. The Second Military Academy has incurred the wrath of many."
Zheng Yiran added, "It seems we're not the only ones who want to see them humiliated."
Rong Feiwen also said, "Then these people should thank us. If we hadn't set up the ambush to delay the Second Military Academy, they wouldn't have found them so quickly."