Come On, Shoot Me

After everyone quieted down, Xu Jiang said to Mu Fan and the other two, "The three of you come with me. Your Military Training supervisor will explain the Military Training content next."

Xu Jiang waved and walked to the classroom door.

Mu Fan and the other two exchanged a glance and walked out.

Then an officer with the rank of second lieutenant appeared, and the two passed each other.

The sounds that had just started in the classroom behind him fell silent again, but Xu Jiang did not turn around to look back.

The man with the buzz cut walked at a leisurely pace. Mu Fan and the other two did not speak, but followed him through the corridor and the building until they reached the exterior of a four-story exquisite building on the side.

"Stay close to me and don't fall behind," Xu Jiang said solemnly from the building entrance.

The exterior is made of silver, high-tech metal walls. Once inside, palm print, iris, and gait capture verification systems appear one after another. Mu Fan was sweating profusely as he looked at the rows of laser guns erected on both sides of the corridor.

What kind of place is this? It looks so terrifying!

After arriving at a metal door, Xu Jiang swiped his card again and finally led Mu Fan and the others inside.

"Just relax. This is the equipment and research building of the Mecha Academy. The defenses on every floor from bottom to top are extremely tight. As long as you stay close to me, there won't be any problems."

Qing Jiang and Qibu Man both looked more robust than Mu Fan, but at this moment they looked at Mu Fan, because he was the most terrifying leader during their special training.

Mu Fan understood, and asked, "Instructor Xu, what kind of training did you bring us here for?"

Xu Jiang looked at Mu Fan with a smile, "Mu Fan, I know you, you're a very good young man. I brought you here to familiarize you with the military during the regular Military Training period. Because of the Reserve Special Recruitment, although you are in different majors, this step will still be taken. However, the training intensity for the 34 people assigned to the Mecha Academy will be higher."

"Excuse me, have any of you three had any experience with mechs before?"

The three nodded in unison.

"That's great, you've earned yourself three extra days. Let me explain the training plan. You've all probably had some experience with PO Battle Network before, like in the virtual pod arena at the Special Training Base. However, that's a paid facility for trainees, while this place has the same equipment, a complete force feedback system, and a real cockpit!"

"There are mechs here?!" the three asked in unison.

"Of course there is, but you can't access it yet. I'm referring to the cockpit itself. It's a general-purpose B-class Adventure Grade mech, the Earth Warrior, equipped with Sixth-Generation Engine. This is currently the mainstream mech in interstellar space, and it's also the most suitable mech for teaching purposes."

Xu Jiang paused, looking into the three Shanguang eyes, and continued, "Because this mech is equipped with a full version of the 256-key control console, twelve joysticks, and a hand-foot coordination device, but it lacks a brain-based coordination device. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the most widely used mech operation in the most intuitive way. In the future, many mechs will be based on the Earth Warrior with some modifications, and the mature products of those mech companies are mostly control modes that have been optimized multiple times."

Hearing this, Mu Fan roughly understood what Xu Jiang meant. What he said had something in common with what Hei had said, but it was more detailed and the reasons and purpose were more precise.

Xu Jiang's goal was simple: to familiarize them with all the existing common operating modes so that they could minimize discomfort when switching to mechs in the future.

This is the level of expertise a professional mentor should possess.

Hmm, is it black?

In this situation, the critics should come out and complain.

But there was complete silence inside my ears.

Xu Jiang, unaware of Mu Fan's thoughts, continued, "The seemingly more complicated and useless training is to help you adapt to other mechs more accurately and quickly in the future. This special piloting simulator will be integrated with the PO Battle Network PO Battle Network, a simulation training system developed specifically for the academy. My requirements are simple: you will use realistic controls, wearing unique Helmet and force feedback equipment, to fight against other players. The Earth Warrior's cockpit isn't meant for you to pilot, but rather to meet all your mech requirements, allowing you to familiarize yourself with each new mech as much as possible."

The last sentence left Mu Fan and the other two speechless.

The training was... playing games!?

Xu Jiang finally saw the shocked expressions on the three faces and laughed out loud, "Does it seem particularly unreliable? You'll see when you go in. This training program is only open to you specially recruited students among the new students this month, so cherish it."

"There is no separate classification for levels. You all go in at the lowest level. Use all your strength to rush up." Xu Jiang pressed some button, and a curtain slowly rose, revealing five huge cockpits standing silently on the ground.

"Training begins. Please store your communication devices. Strong electromagnetic shielding is in place here, and taking photos is prohibited."

"Mu Fan, put down your Sky Communicator, watch, and headset."

Xu Jiang looked at Mu Fan and said something that surprised him.

Now I finally understand why Hei couldn't make a sound. It turns out that there was not only a shielding device inside the building, but also a detection device. Several metal items on my body were detected.

Mu Fan is now thankful that the Solomon Gauntlet was still in the apartment...

Otherwise, things would get really funny.

"Mu Fan, come out with me. Qing Jiang and Qibu Man, you two go into training first."

So Mu Fan obediently followed Xu Jiang out. After the metal door closed, only the sound of their footsteps could be heard in the quiet passage.

"Instructor Xu, where are we going?"

"Go find Instructor Ruan. Although he is an instructor in the Combat Department, I still know something about his special identity, so I'm taking you to see him this time."

Ruan Guangtou?

Mu Fan, still confused, followed Xu Jiang into a medium-sized Training Field, where he finally saw Ruan Xiongfeng, dressed in combat uniform and carrying a military knife.

That shiny bald head, that imposing figure, that powerful aura, and...

"Hahaha, my dear disciple, I knew it was you as soon as I heard your footsteps! Old Xu is really something, finally bringing my disciple over." The bald man suddenly turned around and burst into thunderous laughter, which startled Mu Fan.

The contrast is too great.

Ruan Xiongfeng first slapped Xu Jiang on the shoulder, then pressed down on Mu Fan with his other hand, pulling them aside with irresistible force.

Xu Jiang looked at Ruan Xiongfeng with a wry smile, "Could you give me some face in front of the students? After all, he is my student."

"Hahaha, no problem, no problem." Ruan Xiongfeng laughed, touching his bald head without any shame, then looked at Mu Fan and said, "Old Xu is one of us, a very good person. I rarely have friends in the academy, Xu Jiang is one of them. From now on, you must respect Instructor Xu!"

Mu Fan bowed politely again. "Hello, Instructor Xu."

After Ruan Xiongfeng's introduction, even repeating a greeting had a completely different meaning. Ruan Guangtou's "one of their own" definitely meant someone they could trust.

Xu Jiang lifted Mu Fan up, then smiled and said, "Old Ruan has told me everything about you. You are definitely a promising talent. I will teach you diligently in the future mecha courses, so don't worry."

"Hahaha, I love listening to you talk. Just you wait and see, your future promotion will depend on my apprentice." Ruan Xiongfeng grinned widely; he was happy Mu Fan.

"Alright, Lao Xu, you can go back now. I'll call you when I'm done."

Xu Jiang nodded and left.

Now only two people remain in the room, Mu Fan looks at his cheap master, waiting for him to speak.

Ruan Xiongfeng, with his right hand holding a military knife, suddenly pulled out a pistol with his left hand and threw it to Mu Fan.

After Mu Fan caught it, he revealed a set of bright white teeth:

"Come on, kid, shoot me."

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