Chapter 186: Please Believe Me, Designation Change: Chi Hong

Thank you, grandpa! Oh no... 1227!

My name is Yun Sheng! Nice to meet you!

You agreed to Yun Sheng, you put on the mechanical limbs he bought for you, and embarked on the road to return to the martial world.

Yun Sheng sleeps in a small workshop filled with all kinds of mechanical parts, most of which he picked up from Scrap Mountain to sell for money, showing how hard his life is.

He washed the dirt off your body, revealing rust marks, but both of your arms were picked up from Scrap Mountain, mismatched in size, looking like you're paralyzed; even though Yun Sheng tried hard to improve your appearance, it was useless.

Yun Sheng brought you to enroll in the Mecha Soldier Academy; due to your bizarre appearance, he still drew laughter from other students, but to him such mockery was already everyday fare, he didn't care at all about their opinions, his mind solely on studying, working part-time, and getting stronger.

You have never seen such a diligent person, diligent to the point that even you feel tired for him; he seems to have endless energy, nothing can defeat him.

Yun Sheng has no parents, is alone in the world, possessing only an extraordinarily tenacious vitality and an unyielding quality.

Relying on strong willpower, Yun Sheng leapt from an unknown nobody to become the school's hottest straight-A student; scoring full marks in every subject isn't something you can achieve by just trying a little.

After one semester of effort, Yun Sheng obtained a substantial scholarship, but he didn't keep any money for himself, spending it all on the parts and paint you needed, completely renovating your incomplete appearance.

"Power is gradually returning..." the Logic Core scans the body's data, power returns to the body, and you have once again truly become an Iron Guard.

And because your model is somewhat outdated, modern parts should by rights be incompatible, but your code is highly aggressive, easily overriding theirs, allowing normal use.

1227 watched as Yun Sheng continuously sprayed paint onto his own body, his mechanical eyes blinking twice, voicing his doubt.

Question: Yun Sheng, why are you spending all your living expenses on parts?

Your survival comes first; with this money you can greatly improve your life.

The youth's hand kept moving, his face specked with red paint, he smiled at 1227.

To live, one merely needs some carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Two compressed biscuits plus an egg, compared to a hot pot meal, merely lack some fat; to me, food aside from sustaining life has no other use.

Yun Sheng finished applying the last bit of paint, exhaled.

But you're different; you are my Iron Guard.

If you use inferior parts, the disaster won't be limited to just us.

The youth's clear eyes met the mechanical eyes' hazy lenses; that was a sense of 'importance' and 'expectation' that 1227 hadn't felt in a long time.

I can feel that in your heart you surely have something you're unwilling to accept, or someone you can't forget; I'm the same.

To me, you are that special one; I hope you... in the days ahead... have no regrets...

The youth kept speaking, slowly pursing his lips as if reminiscing something, then gave a mocking soft laugh, and once again lifted his head to meet 1227's gaze.

1227, you say... tomorrow's practical combat class, can I really do it?

Practical Combat Class, as the most important course in the Mecha Soldier Academy, can even surpass cultural studies.

What Yun Sheng worries about is this: the Mecha Soldier Academy has too many strong students; they've had good education since childhood, strong mechas, while Yun Sheng has nothing.

For someone who strives with all their might, what they fear most is that their effort yields no effect.

Prominent family, immense resources, talent and effort stronger than mine—these are like mountains... I can't catch my breath...

Answer: You're right.

But....

1227 paused, his mechanical eyes blinking continuously.

I am the T301—1227 Basic Sword-Edge Mecha, in service for 34 years, having slain a total of 37,800,000 Insect Disasters.

I possess strong combat logic and battlefield analysis; my combat experience will be your greatest aid, so....

Please believe me.

A string of shocking numbers was spoken; Yun Sheng looked at this brand‑new yet ancient warrior before him, the heavy mountain on his heart seemingly shattered in an instant, replaced by a surge of confidence soaring to the clouds.

Taking a deep breath, Yun Sheng's eyes filled with fighting spirit, he gazed toward 1227.

Okay, I believe you!

But.... 1227 still sounds too harsh.

The mecha's paint has solidified; under the warehouse lights, the deep crimson paint shines brightly.

How about you call me Chi Hong from now on? What do you think?

Abandoning a name means abandoning the past; fortunately, 1227's past is not worth remembering—now he will usher in his rebirth!

Proposal passed, accept command, designation changed: Chi Hong!

A mecha's combat logic and experience have limited influence on its pilot, but you're different; your over‑forty‑years of formidable combat prowess is enough to affect the pilot!

Your and Yun Sheng's first battle comes from the Insect Disaster captured by the teacher; it will serve as a sparring partner to temper the students' character, and as a sparring partner its strength is undoubtedly great.

Whether they are scions of wealthy families or descendants of the military, none can last more than a minute against this Insect Disaster; this situation is already considered excellent, after all at this stage no one expects a group of students to kill Insect Disasters—until Yun Sheng steps onto the field.

Born of humble origins, constantly topping the year‑first rankings, and besides being good‑looking, Yun Sheng has won the favor of many wealthy young ladies; furthermore, at this time he pilots an unknown model of a miscellaneous mecha, naturally becoming the object of envy for some.

Mocking sounds came; Yun Sheng paid no heed, piloting Chi Hong into the assessment area, the giant worm roared and charged straight at Chi Hong, while Yun Sheng remained motionless in place.

Kid! What are you doing? Move!

The teacher shouted anxiously, the mecha under his command instantly sprang to life; around them, cold laughter and discussion rose, mixed with screams and panic, Yun Sheng moved.

Chi Hong's combat experience coefficient appeared in his mind; this kind of Insect disaster, Chi Hong has slain countless on the battlefield, and upon linking with Yun Sheng he instantly learned every weakness of this Insect tribe before him!

This is constituted from Chi Hong's years of accumulated combat experience, a perspective unique to Chi Hong!

Sizzle!!!

Just this one strike!