Chapter 2397: Chapters 2467–2468: The Two Fools
After an unknown wait, Xiao Ran, who had adjusted the mecha's parameters and sat in the cockpit with his eyes closed in rest, suddenly heard Cecil's voice from below the machine. "Sir, it's time."
Opening his eyes, Xiao Ran lightly rolled his neck. "They had to turn a duel into some kind of exhibition match? After making us wait so long, have the honored spectators finally taken their seats?"
Cecil simply chose to pretend she had not heard Xiao Ran's words. "The KF can enter the training ground directly through the side passage. His Majesty and the ministers have already taken their seats. Sir, please be careful. You must not attack in the direction of the seating area."
"Understood." As Xiao Ran spoke, he started the mecha and placed both hands on the controls. Lightly pressing the pedals, he guided the machine toward the passage Cecil had mentioned. After passing through the short corridor and exiting the opened gate, a flat field built from packed earth and stone appeared before him.
Sweeping his gaze over the entire area, he saw nothing cluttering the field apart from several maintenance hangars and buildings arranged around its perimeter, making the place look exceptionally neat and open. One or two kilometers away stood a special building with enormous stands. The Emperor, evidently valuing his life, was seated there, watching every movement here through a remote video feed.
Before long, another mecha slowly slid out from a passage in a nearby maintenance hangar. When Xiao Ran saw it, his brows rose slightly, and the corner of his lips curled up. "Interesting."
The mecha had a tall horn on its head. It was predominantly white with red patterns, and each arm bore a small shield. Two sword racks were