Instructor, I'm In!

But then Mu Fan helplessly spread his hands.

"Instructor, I'm afraid I won't even have the chance to go this time, because of some very special reasons."

The Flying Dragon, s Squad, and his trip to the 131st Asteroid were all secrets that could not be disclosed. The importance of the Shadow Base and Shura's information far exceeded that of the Great Lightning Owl.

He simply could not spare the time to participate in the Mecha Strongest Ranking Competition match after match.

"What is it!?"

"Sorry, Instructor Bach. Instructor Ruan knows about this special reason. It's still classified, and it isn't something I can control. I truly don't have time to fight one match after another." Mu Fan had experienced the Flying Dragon members' domineering ways firsthand, so he spoke sincerely.

Beside him, Lu Qingxue stared at Mu Fan with her beautiful eyes. She had thought she understood him somewhat, but now the fog surrounding him seemed to be growing thicker and thicker. Her junior's refusal seemed exceptionally firm.

This was truly going too far.

Bach recalled how he had argued his case at the Academy's senior council meeting earlier, and his heart ached.

No. This kid absolutely could not get away!

Dingchuan could not lose again this year.

Looking again at the young man radiating baleful energy, Bach hardened his heart.

You couldn't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child!

"Mu Fan, you said you don't have time for those ranking matches. Then if you only need to appear during the Academy Competition, will you do it?"

Mu Fan hesitated and said conflictedly, "I really..."

"As long as you agree, I'll persuade the Academy to set up designated credit missions for you. You'll receive a guaranteed three credits just for participating, and two more credits for every match you