Silicon Invasion

Niu Wei's physique is perfect for a meat shield, but can Wang Mingan's skinny frame really withstand intense close combat? Tong Yue's build seems even sturdier than Wang Mingan's, but Tong Yue is a girl, and close combat inevitably involves bumps and bruises. That's why female students in mech piloting, already a rare breed, mostly choose long-range fire support or information support mechs.

It seems that Senior Tong Yue, although she looks gentle and patient, maybe it's all an act… …

"Luo Rui, specializes in… …" Luo Rui suddenly paused. He realized a problem: he only used long-range fire because of a lucky coincidence. Actually, he also enjoyed the thrill of close-quarters, fist-to-fist combat. Otherwise, he wouldn't have started by practicing with the Warrior 7, and later gone on to practice speed-type mechs like the Swift Rainbow.

Seeing Luo Rui's hesitation, Tong Yue interjected, "I know, you're good at long-range fire. There's nothing to be ashamed of, and nothing to worry about. You were able to defeat Teaching Assistant Sun Yue head-on with long-range fire. That kind of strength is top-notch even among juniors and seniors. You won't be a burden to the team."

Tong Yue warmly comforted Luo Rui. This junior might not realize how strong he really is. To be honest, his joining the team wouldn't just prevent them from being held back; it could even elevate the team's overall strength to a new level.

That way, everyone's scholarships and awards would be much more secure. In their eyes, Luo Rui was definitely a strong asset. Don't let Wang Mingan's cool facade fool you. When he first learned that Luo Rui would be joining the team, he was so excited that Tong Yue was embarrassed to mention it.

Luo Rui didn't know the little schemes in their hearts. He only felt a little apprehensive. Was he going to be locked into the long-range fire position?

No way!

Luo Rui cried out in his heart.

"Didn't they say that Macan wants to minimize the use of firearms? And Blue Star has tanks and attack helicopters. Are long-range fire mechs really practical?"

Luo Rui made a final struggle. He had originally planned to gradually change his preferred position, but who knew that he would be pulled into the team just a few days after entering the school.

"Haha, who did you hear that from? That's too one-sided! The Archer series has been in service for many years. Although its upgrade speed can't compare to the Warrior series, it still hasn't stopped being upgraded or retired, which says a lot."

Niu Wei laughed heartily, as if amused by Luo Rui's statement.

"That's right, Macan does want to reduce the use of firearms, but that's only to reduce it, not to completely ban it. In fact, long-range fire mechs play a big role in Macan."

"Simply put, you naturally use them less often in normal times, but when it really comes to a life-or-death situation, who cares about all that?"

"Have you guys been to Macan?" The three of them spoke one after another, confidently, giving Luo Rui the impression that they had really been to Macan.

Hearing Luo Rui's question, the three of them paused. Why was this junior so unadorable? Shouldn't he be looking at his seniors with admiration, shouting "666," and then taking notes in a little notebook?

"Uh, this is all knowledge from books, written by warriors and scholars who have actually been to Macan. It's definitely more reliable than the gossip you read on unknown websites."

Okay, Luo Rui resigned himself to his fate. However, he had already reached a bottleneck in long-range fire. He could just practice it occasionally, and spend most of his time practicing close combat mechs. Then, he could find an opportunity to change his position in the team.

In fact, Luo Rui was truly unaware of his good fortune. Among all mech pilots, close combat is the position with the highest casualty rate, while long-range fire and information support positions, because they are usually a certain distance from the front lines, can be more flexible and have a lower casualty rate.

If it weren't for the fact that long-range fire mechs require a very high level of talent, probably most people would choose the long-range fire position.

Suddenly, Luo Rui remembered what Zhang Zhi had said earlier, that there were two more people who hadn't come yet. So he asked, "What positions are the other two in?"

Niu Wei grinned, with a hint of schadenfreude in his honesty: "One long-range fire, one information support. Those two have a good relationship. If you come, you'll definitely take the long-range fire position, so aren't they upset?"

Luo Rui scratched his head. There's such a thing?

However, a team usually has five people. They should have already formed a team before he came, so he really was barging in.

"Is it okay?"

Luo Rui was a little embarrassed.

"What's not okay? They'll be fine in a few days. They're good people, too. You can tell by looking at the few of us. Birds of a feather flock together."

Niu Wei laughed heartily, telling Luo Rui not to take it to heart.

"Don't listen to Niu Wei's nonsense. Those two have something to do today. I'll introduce you to them another day. The team is allowed to have substitute members. Even if you take the long-range fire position, it doesn't matter."

Luo Rui scratched his head. Really, it doesn't matter? Is a regular team member the same as a substitute watching the water cooler? Aren't they treating him like a child?

Looking at Luo Rui's expression, Tong Yue comforted him, "There's definitely a little difference, but even if the substitute members don't play, they can still share the team's honor, and their qualifications won't be missed."

Although that was indeed the case, Luo Rui knew that the difference was still very big. It was just that the honor was shared, but after the victory, everyone only remembered the players who participated in the competition. Who knew the names of the substitutes?

At least, that's how it was in the online league he watched. Not to mention the substitutes, even some of the regular players had a very low presence and would be intentionally or unintentionally ignored by the audience.

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Looking at Luo Rui's awkward expression, the others exchanged glances and laughed, "Don't worry, Luo Rui. You just got here. Even if your skills are high, it will take time to coordinate with us, so for the time being, you'll just be training with us. If you want to get on the field, wait half a year."

Good fellow, these guys were working together to make fun of him? Although Luo Rui was suddenly speechless, the other three were still satisfied with Luo Rui's performance. At least Luo Rui was kind.

In any case, everyone liked to team up with kind people.

"Haha, that guy in the long-range fire position is already a senior. He might go directly to the army next semester, and then the position will be vacated, so you won't be taking his position."

Niu Wei patted Luo Rui, expressing his approval, but Luo Rui suddenly realized that this guy was also a senior? Niu Wei seemed to have guessed what Luo Rui was thinking and continued to say with a smile, "So, in the next six months, the team will have to find a replacement for the warrior position, but that's not difficult to find. There are plenty of juniors who are good at playing warrior. With Tong Yue here, they'll be sharpening their heads to get in. We can pick and choose at will then."

"Niu Wei, if you want to die, just say it!" Tong Yue, who was inexplicably dragged in, immediately forgot her gentle senior persona, while Luo Rui nodded in agreement on the side. He knew that girls who played close combat mechs must have a bit of a violent tendency.