Chapter 211: Dita is Fed (Bonus chapter for

With a loud bang, the Black Night Saber attacked, charging at high speed toward the Yaoying Athena. Yet the Yaoying Athena, known for its speed and agility, remained motionless. The speed of the Black Night Saber was decreasing; it was no longer completely unpredictable as it had been last time. At this moment, the Black Night Saber was like a terrifying hell warrior, the coordination of the entire mecha was seamless, and it was shrouded in a terrifying mental aura. This was the reason she had been completely suppressed and unable to react earlier.

Hmm...

Flash Strike—Drawing Blade Slash!

The Black Night mecha instantly arrived in front of the Yaoying Athena, and at the same time, the Blood Moon Long Blade in its hand was unsheathed, a red light blotting out the sky.

That uncontrollable Dream Drawing Blade Technique had slowed down at this moment, and Dita had caught it!

With a low moan, Dita made her move. Like an arrow released from a bow, the Oath Sword thrust out like lightning, carrying immense confidence and decisiveness.

Clang...

A precise sword strike landed directly on the blade of the Blood Moon, and at this moment, the Blood Moon Long Blade had not even been fully drawn. The entire Black Night mecha vibrated violently, and a burst of sparks erupted at the point of impact.

Kill~~~

Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang...

Amidst the dazzling light, the Oath Sword, having broken the Drawing Blade Technique, launched a fierce counterattack against the Black Night mecha.

—Athena Supreme Defense Counter!

The one hundred and eight sword strikes, like marrow-clinging bones, violently and completely enveloped the Black Night mecha.

Boom...

The two Mobile Suits sprang apart simultaneously. The Yaoying Athena did not move, and the Black Night Saber did not continue.

Dita closed her eyes, her chest heaving violently. She had finally captured the essence of the Drawing Blade Technique, and even the secret to how to execute such an attack. This would be a earth-shattering improvement for her combat technique.

Li Hao was already waiting outside. Dita took quite a while to calm down before coming out; she still needed some time to properly digest everything.

Seeing Dita come out, Li Hao smiled. "Congratulations."

"Thank you," Dita said softly. She didn't know if Li Hao had held back, because the intensity was just right, and the counterattack she had just delivered was also completely caught by him. Of course, the point of this sparring session was not about winning or losing.

This person's level was terrifyingly unimaginable; he was truly worthy of being the Puppet. She was still not his match, but one day she would surpass him.

"Li Hao, the next time we meet might be at the S Tournament. By then, we will be enemies. I know you are the secret weapon of the USE, and I won't go easy on you," Dita said seriously.

Li Hao couldn't help but scratch his head. "What secret weapon? Is there some kind of misunderstanding? We just finished the Mid-Season Tournament, and I don't even know if we'll make it to the S Tournament. It's just a competition; participation is what matters. Friendship first, competition second. We're friends, so don't say such fierce things in the future, it makes it sound like I've bullied you."

Dita stared blankly at Li Hao. After a long while, she stomped her foot in frustration. "You annoying person, I finally managed to adjust my mindset, that's enough! Anyway, since we're opponents, I'll use my full strength. Don't you hold back, and I won't be polite either!"

"Sigh, we might not even run into each other," Li Hao laughed. "Right, there's one more thing I need your help with. Can you take this to A Youyou?"

As he spoke, Li Hao took out an exquisite box. Dita grabbed it immediately, her face full of surprise. "Isn't this the box for the Flame Heart? What's going on? Did that spendthrift A Youyou actually give this to you?"

"If that's how you put it, then I suppose so," Li Hao revealed the Flame Heart on his chest.

"Crazy! She wouldn't even lend it to me to wear, and she actually gave it to you? There's no justice! Is she really that unreserved?" Dita was speechless. They hadn't even reached that stage yet, and she was already this generous?

A Youyou shouldn't know anything about mecha, and she didn't know Li Hao was the Puppet. What did she see in Li Hao?

Laziness? Stupidity? Being a straight-laced man? Silliness?

"I didn't know it was so valuable when I accepted it, but since A Youyou gave it to me, I will cherish it." Li Hao carefully put the Flame Heart away. "This is the first gift I've received from a girl since I grew up."

"Tch, whatever, that's your business, I can't be bothered to care. What are you doing? Is this a return gift?" Dita weighed the box. "It's not that I'm lecturing you, but do you know who A Youyou is? Never mind that, you really are a blockhead. Sending a girl a gift and using the box she gave you? What kind of thing could possibly be worthy of this box? Seeing as you were so impressive today, I can help you brainstorm..."

As she spoke, Dita opened the box. This box was meticulously crafted by the auction house, and only the Flame Heart was worthy of it. Actually, when giving a gift, it's the thought that counts. If it can't be expensive, choose something special...

The two were very close, and she truly didn't think Li Hao could give anything good. But when the box opened, a brilliant, deep blue light, like the stars, radiated softly. Resting quietly in the middle of the box was a gemstone of about two carats.

Dita slowly opened her mouth wide. Snap~~

The box slammed shut. She rubbed her eyes, glanced at Li Hao, and carefully opened a crack. Then, that brilliant, ocean-like light appeared again...

"Dita... Dita, are you okay?" Li Hao, who was on the side, couldn't help but pat Dita. This person had been staring blankly for several minutes.

"Is this... the Ocean Heart?" Dita asked subconsciously, her eyes still unable to pull away from it.

"I suppose so. I don't know if A Youyou will like it, but could you help me take it to her?"

After being stunned for a long time, Dita looked at Li Hao, then at the Ocean Heart in her hand. "What do you like about A Youyou?"

Li Hao felt a bit embarrassed. "I liked her at first sight. I like everything about her. I can't really say, maybe it's fate."

"Can you give this to me?"

"Ahem, that wouldn't be very appropriate. I can treat you to a meal instead."

Snap~~~

The box was slammed shut again. It was clear that Dita had used immense willpower to suppress the urge to keep this Ocean Heart for herself.

"Who wants a meal? I'm already full! Why did I have to go and meddle in other people's business!"

Dita stormed off, leaving Li Hao standing there, dazed and confused. He didn't know where he had offended Dita. Could it be... because he didn't treat her to a meal? Are all rich people this stingy?

Dita didn't return to the training center. Back in her dormitory, she first went through a flurry of frantic operations. After finishing, she stared at the box in her hand, dazed. She felt that her intelligence and perception had been insulted once again. This was the guy who even tried to sponge off a meal?

The largest Ocean Heart in the Solar System?

And he just gave it away like that? When he handed it to her casually, she had thought it was just a rock.

She dialed A Youyou's Skycom. A Youyou answered after a while. She was getting ready to sleep and was wearing cute pajamas, but it was clear she was also very excited.

"Sister Dita, what happened? Your expression is a bit serious. Did Li Hao make you angry?"

Dita looked at A Youyou. "I don't really like you right now."

"Ah, what's wrong? There's really nothing I can do about the Ocean Heart. I've already asked around, there are no channels. Or I could go home and ask my grandfather to think of a way," A Youyou said, looking troubled.

"Hmph, let me ask you, what do you think are Li Hao's strengths? I've always been curious, what do you see in him? Don't tell me you think he's very strong—what do you know about that!" Dita was particularly baffled. From the moment A Youyou was born, it was as if she were using a cheat code. As someone close to her, Dita, who relied on hard work, felt like she was the adopted one.

A Youyou thought for a moment. "If I said I knew him a long time ago, would you believe me?"

"Heh." Dita certainly didn't believe it. She wasn't a child; the two were absolutely parallel lines, and they shouldn't have had any contact in eight lifetimes.

A Youyou smiled. "The first time I saw him, I had a feeling. This must be fate... Sister Dita, what's wrong?"

"Ahem, nothing, I suffered some internal injuries." Dita was speechless. What kind of sin had she committed to be subjected to a double-team critical hit from this couple?

"Here, this is what Li Hao asked me to bring to you." As she spoke, Dita took out the Flame Heart box.

A Youyou, who had been quite happy, suddenly felt a bit sad. She was silent for a while. "Sister Dita, this is what I gave him. I won't take it back. Please give it back to him for me."

"Tch, what are you thinking!" As she spoke, Dita gritted her teeth and opened the box, and that azure radiance was released once more; inside the gemstone, it was as if a vast sea of stars was contained.

"Tell me, is there any justice in this world? How could we not get our hands on the Ocean Heart, yet he managed to get one from who knows where? And I looked into it—it's already over two carats, the largest known to date, indescribably perfect!" Dita gritted her teeth, stars appearing in her eyes, "A Youyou, let's discuss this..."

"Sister Dita, close it quickly, don't open it casually in the future; this was a gift from my boyfriend!" A Youyou swept away her previous dejection, a brilliant smile blooming on her face, the radiance in her eyes as dazzling and magnificent as the Ocean Heart.

"Ahem, don't be so stingy; I'm not forcing you, just let me wear it, occasionally, really just occasionally!" Dita was also unable to put it down.

"That's not allowed; wearing a gift from someone else's boyfriend will make you single for a lifetime," A Youyou said very seriously.

Dita was speechless. This brat, she was actually this ruthless. Dita closed the lid; the temptation was too great, it was better to look at it less.

"I don't care, I'm very uncomfortable, my injuries are severe; anyway, when you come back, you have to bring me lots and lots of gifts to heal me."

Facing the indignant Dita, A Youyou laughed and agreed, spinning around in joy. Dita decisively turned off the Skynet, unable to watch any longer.

(Thanks again to boss "Feng Huo Yan Yu" for the support! Five chapters at dawn, one of which is a must-read, I suppose. I don't know how to describe my mood; it has brought me back to eighteen years ago when I was writing *Dragon Over the River*. Dear family, in these last few hours of October, I ask for a monthly ticket for support!)