I don't want to come up with a funny book title anymore.

Some people raise their Star Beast companions from cubs, as this allows for better development of chemistry and abilities.

It's definitely not because the cubs are easier to lure away.

Some people who want to benefit from the support of powerful figures will directly choose star beasts of a higher rank than themselves.

Picking peaches directly is much faster than cultivating them step by step.

Both options have their advantages and disadvantages.

Most star beast cubs raised from a young age will evolve abilities that complement their owners, allowing both to progress together and achieve mutual benefit.

Existing star beasts, due to the rules of energy transfer, allow their owners to advance faster and gain a significant advantage.

However, the original abilities of the star beast will not change. If the star beast contracted is too different from the person, the person's abilities may be affected by the star beast.

Xie Fengnan and Xiaoxue are perfect examples.

The relationship between interstellar humans and interstellar beasts still follows the laws of natural selection and survival of the fittest.

If you're not strong enough, of course you'll be assimilated.

Of course, there are also those with wicked intentions who rise rapidly by exploiting powerful star beasts, squeezing out their value, and then discarding them.

Cult followers love to pull this kind of stunt.

They have a special method to maximize the exploitation of star beasts in a short period of time.

However, this method is extremely abhorrent to both the Imperials and the Star Beasts.

If you encounter it, it will disappear in an instant.

Xie Fengnan thought, although they are from different colleges, they did not say that we cannot audit classes, right?

He even helped a classmate attend classes when he was at Q University.

Although times have changed, it seems theoretically feasible as long as you have a thick skin.

However, Xie Fengnan planned to ask Xie Xinghe first before deciding whether it was feasible.

As for the mecha manufacturing department...

If it can rival the combat system, the manufacturing system is certainly not as simple as just manufacturing mecha.

They were originally in the same major.

They simply diverged due to differing philosophies.

The combat system places more emphasis on the pilot's own skills. They believe that only when one's own qualities meet the standards can one better control the mech and unleash its full potential.

The manufacturing department focuses more on the strength of the mecha. The physical requirements are not as high as those of the combat department, but the technical requirements for piloting the mecha are higher.

Of course, the ideal mech pilot is one who excels in both areas.

However, due to the shortage of personnel in all major legions over the past few decades, they have no choice but to allocate resources to train talent as quickly as possible.

The original mecha department has become the current mecha combat department and mecha manufacturing department.

Although this behavior is somewhat like pulling up seedlings to help them grow.

But this was also for the sake of the empire.

Moreover, the differentiation is not entirely a bad thing; in some aspects, they have already achieved some results.

For Xie Fengnan and his two companions, there was actually no difference between the manufacturing and combat systems.

After all, when they fight mechs, they don't actually use the mechs; they just charge straight in.

To become a war machine with a human body, one must first build the body to a strength comparable to that of a machine.

This doesn't mean they can withstand the laser guns and other projectiles from the mechs.

It simply means that they have the means to fight against mechs.

Closer to home.

Xie Fengnan pulled up Xie Xinghe's chat window.

"Brother, I want to apply for the mecha combat major."

The opponent responded almost instantly.

"it is good."

Xie Fengnan continued to output.

"Can combat-oriented students audit classes in the beast-fighting department?"

"At least they all have the word 'war' in their names."

Xie Xinghe: "?"

"First, take the entrance test."

Although with the Xie family's military achievements, arranging for Xie Fengnan and the others to enroll directly in school would not be difficult.

However, directly using privileges would have a negative impact.

Moreover, this is the Empire's premier military academy, and its authority cannot be disregarded.

Moreover, if it were used by someone with ulterior motives, it would become an excuse to attack the Xie family.

Although they don't care about rumors and gossip, that doesn't mean they'll let Xie Fengnan suffer like that.

We just need to go through the proper procedures; it's not like we lack the capability.

Xie Fengnan expressed his understanding, saying that if they didn't make this trip, they probably wouldn't be able to convince the public.

Normally, when applying to military academies, you need to take an exam similar to the college entrance examination, and then fill in the school application based on your scores.

The reason it is said to be similar to the college entrance examination is that the college entrance examination in the interstellar era is divided into a written test and a physical test.

The written test covers a wide range of topics, from imperial policies to the equation of 1+1.

During the exam, each person's questions are randomly selected from a question bank.

Of course, the main purpose of the written test is to check that you are not illiterate, or that you are not a spy from another country.

Therefore, the written test accounts for a small percentage of the total score, and most candidates will not focus their energy on it. However, Xie Fengnan and his classmates do not take the written test.

It's easy to imagine that three experimental subjects who haven't received a normal education wouldn't get many points even if they went.

They are going to undergo a physical fitness test.

Civil service schools may place more emphasis on written test scores, but for those who want to enter military academies, physical fitness tests are of paramount importance.

The physical fitness requirements for the First Military Academy are quite high.

Applicants who fail to meet more than two of the following criteria: mental strength, physical fitness, and overall ability will not be admitted.

It can be said that most of the people who can get into the top military academy are of good overall quality.

The unified college entrance examination has ended, so Xie Fengnan and his classmates are going through the special admission process.

This means they need to achieve scores even higher than the admission cutoff.

Furthermore, the exam questions are more difficult than the college entrance examination because they are set directly by the instructors from the military academy.

None of the four people present took it seriously.

If it's really so difficult that even they can't pass the test, then the school is deliberately causing trouble.

Adhering to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency, the school issued a notice directly to all faculty and students on campus.

After all, although there is a special admission channel, this is the first time since the establishment of the Imperial First Military Academy that such an event has been initiated.

Those who are good at taking the exam will naturally pass, and those who are not good at taking the exam will never pass. Who would let their child miss the college entrance exam?

Although other schools may occasionally admit individuals through special admissions programs, they are basically transferred out of the First Military Academy or other schools.

This is the first time the First Military Academy has recruited anyone.

So many alumni, out of curiosity, came to watch.

By the way, although school has not officially started, the admission notices have already been sent out. As long as you bring your notice to the reception desk, you can start a new round of campus life.

The school's staff will be there to greet the students until the start of the semester—some students who live near the planet arrive early, while students from remote planets arrive late.

Therefore, there were quite a few "prospective new students" among the onlookers.

The difficulty level of their college entrance examination was among the highest in recent years.

It's unbelievable that someone would choose to be admitted through special admissions under these circumstances.

Who dares to do this?