Galactic Empire
Chapter 29

Rising to Fame!

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One-Hit Armor Break.

As the name suggests, it's an extreme situation in Mecha combat where, during a head-on clash, one opponent is defeated in a single move!

This term isn't just a situation; it's an achievement!

Achieving a One-Hit Armor Break is only possible when the skill levels of the two Mech Pilots are vastly different.

Xiang Feihu came from the Mech Combat Brigade. Although his infantry branch didn't primarily focus on Mecha control, he was at least a Level 4 Mech Pilot. In a close-quarters engagement, he was actually defeated by Ronan with a One-Hit Armor Break!

So, what level was Ronan's Mech Pilot skill?

He dared to speak so arrogantly, challenging Xiang Feihu and provoking Li Nanbei. Did he really have a hidden card?

Everyone was stunned. They looked with a hint of pity at the No. 1 cabin, which remained motionless for a long time.

Xiang Feihu lost too miserably!

Although this result was hard to accept, most of the people present felt a burning sensation on their faces, as if someone had slapped them. However, they couldn't help but be moved by Ronan's brilliant performance in the final round and applauded one after another. At the same time, they began to re-evaluate this young man who had only entered the sight of the Bo Ning District residents half a month ago.

He looked so ordinary, like a young boy the Earl had casually found in some corner. Besides his clear features and slight handsomeness, there was nothing special about him.

But in less than half a month, this seemingly calm and gentle Ronan had repeatedly stirred up the aristocratic circles of the Bo Ning District!

At Christine's birthday party, Ronan had his first conflict with Xiang Feihu!

That night, he and Wei Wei were ambushed by Rose Blood Knight assassins. After escaping, Wei Wei had a fever for several days, while Ronan was reportedly unharmed.

At today's party, he first kicked out an astonishing Side Kick data of over 1000s, forcing the usually lawless Su Jie to bow down and call him "Big Brother." Immediately after, he had a close conversation with Su Xiao, which attracted Xiang Feihu.

People originally thought that all of this should come to an end.

Unexpectedly, it did end.

But it wasn't Xiang Feihu ending Ronan.

It was Ronan taking down Xiang Feihu!

Even more exaggerated, in the final round, he achieved a One-Hit Armor Break!

This was equivalent to pressing Xiang Feihu's face into the ground and rubbing it fiercely, repeatedly humiliating him!

Weren't you claiming to be an elite special forces soldier? Weren't you boasting about being a Mecha master? Weren't you Li Nanbei's brother? Weren't you forbidding any man from getting close to Su Xiao?

The moment Ronan achieved the One-Hit Armor Break, all of this ended.

The bet between Ronan and Xiang Feihu had already spread throughout the Bo Ning District. Now, no matter how thick-skinned the Li Family was, they couldn't send people to monitor Su Xiao anymore. And the confession Ronan made before proposing the bet was directly challenging Li Nanbei.

Publicly snatching someone else's fiancée seemed a bit inappropriate. However, Li Nanbei and Su Xiao were not yet engaged, and the rumors about them were just occasional hints released by the two families. No one knew if they were true.

In this situation, with Ronan, the representative of Yi Lin Manor, stepping in, the situation in the Emerald Star Region suddenly became even more confusing.

Heaven knows if this rule-breaking guy, Ronan, causing such a disturbance, would create a rift between the Su Family and the Li Family, who were already very close.

Many young nobles present reported what they had seen and heard to their families.

Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night. All the families in the Emerald Star Region would likely have to re-evaluate the future of Yi Lin Manor—especially this new face, Ronan!

And after tonight, this guy, Ronan, who didn't play by the rules, would likely become famous in the Bo Ning District and even the entire Emerald Star Region!

Ronan was unaware of these surging undercurrents.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care too much.

Everything he did tonight was half for Wei Wei and half for Su Xiao. When he was at his lowest point, it was the Earl and Yi Lin Manor who took him in. Although it was for Luo Tiger's sake, deep down, Ronan still held respect and gratitude for Earl Will, so he chose to stand up for Yi Lin Manor. As for the latter, it was probably because Su Xiao was the first friend he made on this planet.

At least, that's what Ronan thought.

He walked steadily towards the elevator. Just then, a tired voice came from behind him:

"Wait a moment."

It was Xiang Feihu.

He finally came out of the No. 1 cabin, but his face was pale. He was clearly a young, strong man, but he looked as if he had collapsed.

This was the toll of Mecha combat.

Although their battle didn't last long, the pressure Ronan put on him in the last two rounds was simply terrifying.

He had only felt this way when he was sparring with that brother back then.

Just like Su Xiao, Xiang Feihu, who knew Li Nanbei better, suddenly realized that the Emerald Star Region was very likely to see another monstrous figure like Li Nanbei.

This was originally a very interesting thing.

But this person was from Yi Lin Manor, which made things very uncomfortable.

The two of them took the elevator together. Ronan didn't make things difficult for Xiang Feihu.

Their ways of thinking and values were just vastly different; there was no deep hatred.

Ronan believed that with Xiang Feihu's pride and the Li Family's reputation, he would definitely keep his promise after tonight.

The elevator ascended smoothly. Ronan pressed the fourth floor button. Xiang Feihu didn't say anything.

It was only when the elevator door opened that the retired officer suddenly said:

"You are very strong."

Ronan was a little surprised. "Thank you."

"But you can't be Nanbei's opponent." The next second, he walked out of the elevator with a sour face and quickly headed towards the exit of the venue.

Ronan was speechless and shook his head with a smile.

At the elevator entrance, Xiang Feihu left first, followed closely by several people from the Li Family.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Ronan, as if they wanted to see through this young man.

Su Xiao was very excited.

Wei Wei's mood was very complicated.

Many people hoped Ronan would say something. After successively defeating Su Jie and Xiang Feihu, Ronan had vaguely become the spokesperson for Yi Lin Manor.

However, Ronan's actions once again exceeded their expectations.

He walked towards the girls.

But he didn't look for Su Xiao, nor did he look for Wei Wei.

He found Wang Xiaoman and said with a light smile:

"Thank you!"

Wang Xiaoman's face was flushed, and she was at a loss.

Because of Ronan, she felt that everyone's eyes were focused on her!

Being introverted, she was very uncomfortable with this situation. She only felt dizzy and asked blankly:

"Thank you... Mr. Ronan, why are you thanking me?"

Ronan answered naturally, "Because I went online when I was bored in the elevator just now. You were the only one who bet on me to win. We're on the same side."

Everyone couldn't help but feel a headache.

This Ronan's way of thinking was truly unique.

"Anyway, thank you very much for your support."

Before Wang Xiaoman could explain that a large sum of the money was actually Wei Wei's, Ronan had already politely thanked her and walked towards another girl.

Su Xiao.

"You are free. Oh, and about the confession I mentioned earlier, don't take it to heart. I just said it to provoke Xiang Feihu." Ronan said very seriously. His gaze completely ignored Su Jie behind the girl.

Su Xiao took a deep breath. She wanted to say many things, but with everyone present, she could only lightly say, "Thank you."

Ronan nodded. "You're welcome."

Thank you, you're welcome.

It was still a somewhat familiar conversation. In the unseen, it seemed as if something was connecting their destinies.

"It's just that things might not be that simple."

Su Xiao looked at Ronan and said softly, "Be careful of Li Nanbei."

Ronan naturally understood what Su Xiao meant. The marriage alliance between the Li Family and the Su Family was the will of both families, and it couldn't be reversed by a duel between Ronan and Xiang Feihu, especially with the genius Li Nanbei involved.

"It will always be a little better than before, won't it?" Ronan didn't understand much about this, but he knew clearly that at least in the short term, the Li Family wouldn't use the same strong-arm tactics to restrict Su Xiao's activities as before.

For him, this was enough. His decade-plus experience in Crescent Prison told him that nothing could be achieved overnight, just like the matter he was quietly preparing for now, which required a lot of time and accumulation bit by bit.

Su Xiao nodded.

There were no more words between them. After saying goodbye to each other, Su Xiao left first.

When he left, Su Jie didn't even dare to look at Ronan.

At this moment, he realized that this man who could make his proud sister look at him differently, even if he wasn't as good as Li Nanbei, must be a very outstanding person.

His previous actions were simply idiotic. He was so ashamed he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

Xiang Feihu leaving and Su Xiao leaving marked the party's nearing end.

However, when Ronan turned around, ready to talk to Wei Wei about something, he was told by one of her personal maids that Miss Wei Wei was feeling unwell and had left early.

Ronan was completely bewildered. He didn't know what Wei Wei meant.

It was just that for the first time in his life, he felt a sense of loss.

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