Chapter 514: Li Hao is not swayed by women?

As for that minor incident at Tianqi, let alone whether there was an inside story, even if there wasn't, the Daliven Family wouldn't care. They still need to observe for a period of time, but there is a prerequisite: the two shouldn't stir up a storm. They are still very cautious, and the performance in this battle is also very important. After all, the S Tournament is a competition format, which is a completely different world from actual combat. Some Warriors are competition-type players, but once they reach the battlefield, their true colors are revealed—it is the ultimate test of spirit, character, and so on.

This expedition of A Youyou was only agreed to after various objections proved ineffective. A Youyou's logic is simple: if she truly wants to develop in this area, she must go through real tempering instead of hiding forever. As for whether there is danger, if she really dies in battle on Kepler, it means she simply didn't have that fate, and the family can choose another successor; after all, this position is never short of people.

Those without courage and without luck cannot go far.

Overall, in this expedition, Humans still hold a considerable advantage. Such a massive fleet is not something these primitive insects on Kepler can resist. Participating in the expedition and not participating are two completely different concepts.

Undoubtedly, Arths' participation this time also broke a large part of the skepticism that she was just putting on a show. Although she won the S-Tournament Champion title and responded to some people, there are still some skeptics who always feel she cannot go to the battlefield and cannot face bloody combat. People like her should only sing songs. This controversy has existed for quite some time, and no matter what, this group of people cannot be convinced; they subjectively believe in their own judgment. In their thinking, beautiful women are unprofessional. Leaving aside her achievements, Arths has no actual military merit. Once she faces harsh war, her true colors will be revealed; a little girl is just a little girl.

Arths herself did not care about this. She did not participate to prove anything; she participated simply because she wanted to.

Taking light steps and humming an off-key tune, Li Hao returned to his dormitory and happily poured himself a cup of free coffee. Slurp, slurp, slurp—how comfortable.

The Skycom rang; it was from Maxis, looking serious.

"Team Leader Li, want to meet up tonight?"

"Sure, let's eat together tonight."

As for how to handle training, he really didn't have any plan. He had to chat with Maxis and the others; Maxis must have experience in this area, and Galaxy Academy is still very advanced in this regard.

The Hunters have a group, and inside the group, they are either excited or complaining. Luo Bi and the others have all been assigned to the main warships of the major fleets. This time, the Alliance is truly focusing on cultivating the Elites of the Mecha S-Tournament and the Starship S-Tournament. The opportunity is once in a lifetime, and being able to experience an expedition of this scale in human history is also a great life experience. Those who participated and those who didn't will pull away a huge gap.

At this time, the fleet is assembling and then heading to the jump point near Pluto. The major fleets are coordinating uniformly and adjusting formations. There are many details in the movement of a large-scale fleet, and commanding a legion of this scale is not an easy task.

General Makemu is definitely a famous general in this regard. As the commander-in-chief of this fleet, he has been recognized in all aspects. After so many years of research and investigation, another significance of this expedition is to completely clear out the Giant Insects of Kepler. Humans are also about to carry out large-scale development of Kepler Planet. The investment this time will be huge. Various factors have contributed to this expedition, and a huge, complete victory is needed.

The high-level officials have certainly received the news that the remnants of Noah's Ark have fled to Kepler, but such a small force is not taken seriously. Any organization, once targeted by the Alliance and fighting against all of Humanity, will have only one result: annihilation.

There are not many Mecha S-Tournament team members on the Kuangfeng, but they carry significant weight; they are all representatives of the major war zones. Many Starship team members are actually very interested and are bracing themselves to measure their level in space combat. They definitely can't beat the S-Tournament players in ground combat, but space mecha is their major, while for the Mecha Department, it is an elective—the proficiency is different.

In the cafeteria, Li Hao, Maxis, Basta, and Dumela are at one table. The four of them have huge appetites, and they swept through the food like a whirlwind. When it comes to eating, Dumela is also very heroic. "Maxis, you are more familiar with the space combat teams. What is their level?"

Dumela is a bit uncomfortable. Her space mecha level is indeed quite average, but relying on her formidable Golden Zone, it's not like she can't handle it; it just feels a bit like bullying people, unable to crush these arrogant guys technically.

Li Hao really knows nothing about these Starship people and never thought they would get mixed up together one day.

"The average level is still very high. Like Anluo and Ace, even if placed in mecha combat, they are at the top-ten level. They really have something in space combat."

"Li Hao, you have to be prepared. Tomorrow they will definitely give you a taste of their power," Maxis laughed.

"What kind of taste? These guys don't know how to write the word 'death'. Li Ge, don't give them any face. Press them to death and let our Mecha Department gain some face." Dumela said nonchalantly.

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"Dumela, don't drag me into your bragging," Li Hao said, laughing despite himself. "I really rarely play in the space combat sector, but I'm not unfamiliar with space. It's still a bit difficult for them to win."

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This is really not Li Hao bragging. When it comes to the experience of space, no human can compare to Li Hao.

"Dumela, this is not a joke. Don't look down on the Starship Department. In terms of mecha alone, the average level of the Galaxy Starship is actually higher than that of the Mecha Department. Of course, the Mecha Department has more experts. On the Moon side, if one cannot reach the top, most people will choose the Starship Department; after all, the Starship has a better future," Maxis said. If one doesn't have a fanaticism for mecha, one wouldn't choose the Mecha Department. This can be seen from the Reserve commissioning this time: both are S-Tournament Champions, but Maxis is a First Lieutenant, while Li Hao is only a Second Lieutenant. This is a glimpse of it. Although it is more of an honor before becoming regular, this can be converted into a formal military rank when officially entering the army.

Mecha is passion, but when graduating, one has to face reality. Even with Maxis's broad-mindedness, he feels a bit unhappy inside.

"This expedition is an opportunity for us," Basta said. The Mars side is relatively better; the treatment for the Mars Army and Space is about the same.

"Anluo and Ace are both at the peak of Flowing Heart Martial Arts. We have sparred, and they have substance. If it's space combat, I probably only have a thirty or forty percent chance of winning. After all, this is their major, and the reaction and details in weightlessness are quite influential," Maxis said. Once these words were out, Dumela and Basta couldn't help but take it seriously.

Mecha Warriors major in various gravity environments, especially Kepler, which is 2.5 times Earth's G. And without modification, it is highly likely that Kepler cannot use planetary modification technology. That technology is mainly used for barren planets. Kepler has a complete ecosystem, and it is highly likely to be in the mode of building various ecological bases and ecological cities. Immigration will be mainly high-quality newcomers. Adapting to 2.5 times gravity takes some time, so it's not a big problem. Therefore, the current major direction of the Mecha Department is this, while the weightless environment of space is still very awkward.

Of course, at the level of Maxis and the others, mastering it is not a big problem, but encountering levels like Anluo and Ace, the difficulty must be great. They have also put a lot of effort into training.

"Since you say so, I'd like to meet them," Basta said. He hadn't fought them, so he was unconvinced.

"Ahem, Dumela, we are one team, everyone is a comrade-in-arms, I don't need to take them down," Li Hao said.

"Me too. Although there are some differences in details, the final competition is the combination of the Golden Zone. I want to see if they have any fresh tricks," Dumela laughed. "Li Ge, nothing else, I believe you can definitely take them down."

Maxis and the three of them all laughed. When they first met Li Hao, Li Hao said the same thing, and then? Didn't he rub them into the ground and finally beat them into submission? These words only mean that the other party is not an enemy and still belongs to the normal scope of competition. In fact, Maxis and the others also know that Li Hao's mentality is one level higher than theirs and he doesn't care much about this level of bickering.

"I really didn't expect Arths to be our Team Leader. She's beautiful from afar, and even more beautiful in person. You guys better be careful!" Dumela suddenly said. In fact, the topic turning to Arths was almost inevitable. The hottest topic in the entire fleet is this, and for the Kuangfeng, it's simply a vacation.

Beautiful, just looking at her is a pleasing spiritual enjoyment.

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"Careful?" Maxis and Basta were both stunned.

"Be careful not to fall for her. Look at you all, where has your self-control gone?" As a woman, Dumela couldn't stand it. As a strong person, one must first have self-control. "In this regard, I admire Li Ge. When I mention Arths, only Li Ge is the most calm. He looks like someone who isn't swayed by beauty."

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Li Hao was completely dumbfounded.

"Dumela, don't brag for me on this kind of thing. I don't have any self-control," Li Hao said with a bitter smile. He had already fallen for her, the very first one.

"Dumela, this is where you are ill-informed. I heard that our Team Leader Li and Arths have a very good relationship," Maxis laughed. "Arths also went to Tianjing a while ago. Of course, Dita went too."

"What?" Dumela looked incredulous. She thought Li Hao was not swayed by women.

"Don't look at me like that."

Dumela examined him for a while and nodded. "In terms of personal charm, Li Ge and Arths are actually quite a match."

Maxis and Basta looked at each other. "I'm convinced by other things, but I can't agree with this."

Although they were beaten into submission by Li Hao, in this regard, they still felt that Li Hao was not worthy of Arths. Even Basta, who usually doesn't care much about such things, expressed support for Maxis. Between men and women, it's not just about who can fight.

Li Hao touched his nose. Undoubtedly... it's all jealousy.