Counterfeit Hero

Chapter 169: Volume 3, Chapter 52: Mecha Review_4

The most shocking thing is that the judges were actually from the Mythical Army. Everyone had heard that private Mecha companies might be taken over by the Military Department in the future. This Mecha modification started with a competitive mindset, and each company was giving it their all, hoping to gain an advantage in this competition.

Who would win? Before the Mechas were showcased, no one had any confidence, not even Christina. This competition was too important for her, and she couldn’t avoid feeling anxious. The only one who seemed indifferent was Zhang Yuan, the carefree Fatty. Seeing him looking around curiously with his head poking out, Christina suddenly felt calm and a smile touched her lips.

After the technicians from the three companies took their assigned seats, a female commander from the Mythical Army announced the start of the evaluation. The first to appear was Kaloka Machinery Company from the West District. This was the largest private Mecha company in the Gazalin Empire, with very strong technical capabilities. When their Mecha was revealed, everyone gasped.

The upper half of this Vajra was still the same, but its lower half had been completely transformed. Christina and Dell exchanged a look, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes. They hadn’t expected Kaloka’s capabilities to be so strong. They fully restructured the Mecha, transplanting the entire lower part of the heavy Private Mecha Martial Artist and shortening Vajra’s upper body. This meant that, aside from the head and energy weapon systems, almost all other systems had been changed. Including the control system, transmission system, and even the engine; everything was replaced! Regardless of the effect of these modifications, just from these visible changes, Kaloka Company already showed the capability of a medium-sized Mecha enterprise!

Fatty showed disdain, thinking, ”If piecing together parts like this counts as modification, I am a god in the modification world! During escape scenarios, I have done such modifications countless times, and in terms of performance, they might not be worse than this odd thing!”

On the virtual screen, the data of this modified Mecha displayed, and the previously buzzed atmosphere started to calm down. The modifications to this Mecha were indeed extensive, and it wasn’t possible to complete such changes within ten days. Therefore, from the data, not all aspects showed improvements, and some even performed worse than the original prototype. The most significant improvements were in balance and maneuverability, which were the focus points for Kaloka Company.

Their intent was clear. Since the modification was difficult to perfect and finding a better solution was not feasible, they opted to use this modification to showcase their capabilities, regardless of other considerations. This was the only way.

Following Kaloka was Salodi Mecha Company from the Northern District. When their Mecha appeared, everyone laughed. This Mecha looked completely different compared to Kaloka’s. Vajra remained the same except for an added auxiliary thruster on its back, with no other changes. However, some internal parts were modified, showing noticeable improvements in the data.

Fatty shook his head vigorously, and the experts were also shaking their heads. These increased data were just superficial; greater power and stronger energy provision might not suit all Mechas. Especially using a thruster to try and boost initial burst power, without realizing that this modification increased the difficulty in handling Mecha inertia, did nothing for the vulnerability of the chest and back.

Reinhardt was somewhat disappointed. Obviously, these two Mechas fell short of his expectations. Salodi’s Mecha was too conservative, and although Kaloka’s Mecha showcased their capabilities, it had no practical application. Such a Mecha could never go into production, and such extreme structural changes couldn’t be adapted by the soldiers of the Mythical Army. It would be better to accept the Military Department’s suggestion and wait for new Mecha developments.

Checking the time, Reinhardt saw that he had another not-so-important meeting in ten minutes. Saying goodbye to the experts, he prepared to leave. He had a habit of never letting himself hope to reach eye-level just to have it shattered at the end. Holy Knight Company, whether it worked out or not, should still be mentioned in the report. He didn’t want to feel disappointed just yet.

As Reinhardt reached the door, someone suddenly chased after him and stopped him.

A woman of impeccable style and grace, Christina.

Reinhardt paused. The last time he saw Christina, she was still a student. At that royal ball, this gem of Admiral Gordon’s stayed shyly by the side, refusing everyone’s invitation. She hadn’t been as beautiful as she was now.

Reinhardt’s heart skipped a beat. He remembered that affectionate gaze at the ball, the girl in the corner watching him until their eyes met, then hurriedly looking down with her ears and swan-like neck blushing.

Five years was enough to let a naïve girl grow into a beautiful and elegant woman. Now this woman stood before him, stopping him, with that same slightly infatuated and shy gaze in her captivating eyes. Watching the blush slowly spread on Christina’s face up to her ears and down her neck.

Reinhardt smiled. He sincerely hoped that Holy Knight Company’s modified Mecha would give him a reason to skip that unimportant meeting.

That tedious military meeting with Stephen and his Federation teacher, Liebgoet.

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Receiving goods, exhausted, still owe you two thousand words.

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