You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 24 Gentlemen, I Like Exams
The plane shuddered slightly.

all the best.

The aircraft regained control and resumed a stable flight attitude.

It began heading towards Kagoshima Airport, automatically adjusting its course.

Li Zhe released the control stick that he had almost bent.

The crisis has been averted.

He stood up, glanced at the passengers sleeping soundly outside the cockpit, and breathed a sigh of relief.

It's time to settle things and leave.

With a thought, his physical disguise was instantly activated.

His two-meter-tall, burly frame was disguised as that of a 1.8-meter-tall student.

After doing all this, he leisurely walked out of the cockpit.

Although the aircraft's critical systems were successfully repaired, the onboard monitoring equipment was completely destroyed by the monsters' corruption.

All data has been lost.

It's good that it's gone.

This is actually good news for Li Zhe.

This saves a lot of unnecessary trouble later on.

This close call made a previously vague plan in Li Zhe's mind become clearer and more resolute.

Given my current special circumstances and the political landscape of Earth, simply being a lone wolf outside the system is not a long-term solution.

Obtaining a position within the system can actually give you more room to maneuver.

Having an officially verified identity, attending work regularly, and receiving a salary...

Who would have thought that beneath the ordinary exterior of this "reserve mecha pilot" lies a "muscle armor" that rivals or even surpasses conventional mecha?
While saving lives and vanquishing demons, they conceal their true strength.

War is not only a contest of strength, but also a game of intelligence and deception.

To reverse the situation where "the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light" and firmly grasp the initiative, we need to do the following...

Dark under the lamp.

The enemy is in the dark, and we are even darker!
To prevent the organism from being damaged by the abyss.

The system usually advises mech pilots to wait at least a week before attempting to enter the Abyss.

Li Zhe possesses a set of weapon modules created using the Witch Seed.

The effects of the abyss's corruption on him will be much weaker.

However, this also requires a cooldown period of at least three days before you can maintain peak performance when entering dungeons.

I'll take advantage of these few days to resolve my organizational structure issue on Earth.

Li Zhe seemed to be deep in thought, and moved to a seat closer to the tail of the plane.

As he passed by Charlene, the flight attendant he had rescued, he paused slightly.

He casually pulled up the blanket that had slipped down to the side, covering her exposed skin as her uniform was torn by the wind...

Then, he quietly blended into the group of unconscious passengers.

I slipped back to the tail of the plane and returned to my deserted corner seat.

Sit down by the window and close your eyes.

It's done in one smooth motion, as silky as silk.

It was as if he had never left this place from the very beginning.

The plane was flying smoothly.

About ten minutes later, the co-pilot in the cockpit twitched his eyelids.

He was the first to slowly wake up from his deep coma, and looked around blankly.

When I saw the dashboard return to normal and the calm sea of ​​clouds outside the window.

The experienced pilot immediately went into combat mode and sent a message to the terminal.

An hour later, the flight, which had survived a near-death experience, finally landed at Kagoshima Airport...

……

After the plane landed, ground crew and security personnel who had been waiting on the ground immediately evacuated and sealed off the airport.

The passengers gradually woke up from their coma.

They were all suffering from splitting headaches and had no idea what had happened while they were in a coma.

All they knew was that they seemed to have miraculously survived a terrible plane crash.

Of course, some of the flight attendants were aware that this was a monster attack.

After receiving routine inquiries and reassurance, most passengers were directed to a temporary rest area.

Li Zhe then revealed his identity certificate as a candidate for the [Mech Pilot Selection Exam].

He walked through the special fast lane amidst the awe and envy of the airport staff.

The journey was smooth.

It was already past midnight when he set foot on Kagoshima soil alone, carrying his bag.

The sea breeze was cool and carried a hint of saltiness.

Li Zhe looked up at the first light of dawn on the horizon and stretched languidly. Outside the airport, a van specially sent to pick up the examinees and take them to their designated hotel had been waiting for some time.

A selection exam that will determine one's future "iron rice bowl" job is about to begin...

………………

A few hours later, at 8:30 a.m.

Cherry Blossom Country - Kyushu Region (Kashoku Special Administrative Observatory) - Kagoshima Prefecture.

The selection examination room for mecha pilots.

The place was bustling with noise, and the atmosphere was both tense and enthusiastic.

Most of those who came to this examination hall were candidates who had come from outside Sakura, as well as a small number of people from China.

The candidates gathered here.

Almost everyone's face was filled with anticipation and trepidation for the future.

In this era of crisis brought by the abyss, becoming an officially certified mech pilot signifies not only honor but also a mission.

For many, this is more of a ticket to upward social mobility.

It is the fundamental guarantee for survival and security in this crisis-ridden era.

Li Zhe blended into the crowd and appeared completely inconspicuous.

Before arriving at the examination room, he checked a series of special instruments set up in the examination room.

These instruments are used to warn of fake humanoid monsters, and can also detect mechs.

After observing these instruments up close, Li Zhe became absolutely certain of one thing...

This thing is nothing compared to its legendary detection module.

There's absolutely no need to worry about revealing your armor identity.

It's ridiculous that someone who has already succeeded in passing the exam would take this kind of test again.

Wow, this tastes really wonderful.

Is this what it feels like for those students who are recommended for admission to universities to take the college entrance examination?
Cool.

He observed his competitors with great interest.

The powerful detection module allowed him to easily discern the candidates' levels of ability.

Having learned from his previous experience on the plane, he is now particularly concerned about whether there are imposters lurking nearby.

After all, the level of detection equipment used in exam halls is beyond the capabilities of parasitic monsters.

Even the tentacle monster succubus probably couldn't detect it.

After careful screening by Li Zhe...

That's good, we're all human.

As for combat strength...

The values ​​generally range from 0.1 to 0.19, which is within the normal range for humans.

Just then, a short, stocky young man with an arrogant look in his eyes caught Li Zhe's attention.

Amidst the otherwise quiet study sessions, students, speaking broken Mandarin, engaged in a vibrant and enthusiastic learning atmosphere.

This unruly young man, along with some of his companions, still speaks fluent local dialect.

They were pointing and whispering about the candidates in Li Zhe's direction in a seemingly humble but somewhat sarcastic tone.

「おやおや、ご覧なさいませ. I am a great Nako『Fatherさん国』様から, またもやな伊materialの方々が in the future, わざわざこの场までお上しになられましたよ. I am the one who is the best, and I am the bestるという栄名をGiven われるとは…実に, fearing that the joy is extremely high, じます. "

(Oh dear, look! Our great Fatherland has once again sent such promising talents. It is truly an honor and a great honor for people like us to have the chance to take the exam alongside you gentlemen... We are overwhelmed with gratitude and humility.)
The one who uttered this long string of nonsense was that arrogant young man.

"That guy's name is Izawa Munezo."

Just then, someone next to Li Zhe spoke up.

Turning my head, I saw a sturdy young man with dark skin, exuding a strong aura of passion.

The young man grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, and nodded amicably to Li Zhe.

"Hello, my name is Xu Lei, and I'm from Taipei City, Taiwan."

Xu Lei looks quite sturdy and strong, but his speech is really irritating.

"My name is Li Zhe, and I'm from Shenhai City," Li Zhe introduced himself in a friendly manner.

Two fellow countrymen from the same motherland are having a friendly exchange on this land that will soon join the Huazhou family.

According to Xu Lei, a fellow villager, the arrogant young man's name was Izawa Zongsang.

Zong Sang was born in Tokyo, the land of cherry blossoms, into a long-established and influential zaibatsu family.

With his family's financial support, he had already secured a coveted spot.

It seems that participating in this open selection is just a formality.

Li Zhe frowned slightly.

Invoking the detection module to investigate...

This Zong Sang's combat strength is as high as—

0.196 ...

(End of this chapter)