Inside the Blackboard Academy courtyard .

In a corridor within the battles.h.i.+p navy base with silver walls and ceilings, a young man in black with a red disc insignia on his back walked slowly down the corridor . His tall, slender figure, calm expression, and s.h.i.+ny black hair tied in a ponytail gave off a sophisticated air .

As he turned around a corner, the young man reached a fork in the path . The right corridor led down a pitch black path while the path forward was a long-winded silver corridor, with only a couple of light bulbs blinking on the walls .

Sssst…

Suddenly, a white screen extended out from atop the ceiling at the corridor in front of him . The electronic screen expanded automatically and unfolded from one screen to three which aligned with one another, in a similar fas.h.i.+on to unfolding paper .

All three screens suddenly blinked to life, the middle screen revealing a face of a platinum-haired beauty .

"Blacklight 11, please directly head towards the meeting room . The three professors are in a discussion regarding the newest intel," the beautiful girl spoke to the young man in a lowered voice .

"I understand," the young man nodded, "Can you guide me please, I am unfamiliar with the newly configured layout . "

"Not a problem . "

The beautiful girl smiled . She pressed a few b.u.t.tons on the control panel before her . Suddenly, the silver metal flooring below the young man rose panel by panel automatically . These panels reconstructed themselves into a curved-shaped, mini silver hover car . The young man was then lifted up by it .

"Careful with your words, my grandfather is not in the best of moods," the platinum-haired beauty gently reminded .

"I know, I know," the young man with the ponytail smiled and waved his hand . He was carried by the mini hover car and traveled deep within the corridors at high speed .

As he swiftly traveled in the empty and quiet battles.h.i.+p corridor for half an hour, white light beamed out from the front of the hovercar and lit up the dark corridors .

The ponytailed youngster observed the changes in his surroundings .

"Why is there a need for headquarters to be this big? What is this? A labyrinth? It's about the size of a city!"

Soon, the hovercar reached a crossroad . As he exited from the path he traveled, two hover cars exited from two other paths simultaneously . Both had pa.s.sengers...o...b..ard as well .

A black-haired girl and a brute, both wearing the same black s.h.i.+rt with red disc insignia .

"Borus, it's been a while," the young man greeted the brute .

"Ah, Matthew and Allie . For all three of us to be summoned, wonder what kind of mess we will be tasked to handle? A rare occasion indeed," with mane-like yellow hair and a small yellow beard below his chin, he bore a wild appearance .

The black-haired girl remained unmoved; she seemed to be the quiet type .

The young man with the ponytail chuckled . He waited till the three hover cars had converged and entered the wide corridor in front of them before speaking again .

"I heard there was trouble at the borders . Heard anything?"

"Oh . . trouble? What kind of trouble? I've been spending most of my time on the battlenet lately," Borus took out a piece of chocolate out of nowhere and popped it into his mouth .

"A rather irksome one . There's a military camp in the outer plains, and all of its members are former elite students . If they can't even handle this, then it's obvious as to why we're all summoned here," Matthew nodded . "Enough chatter, we're almost there . "

Their hover cars soon entered a ring-shaped, silver grand hall .

A halo of yellow light glowed above them and crimson crystal lining was spread across the floor, resembling a vast completed circuitry .

The halo directly lit up the ring region below, which consisted of three hovering seats levitating high above the ground . A thin layer of light from a white screen surrounded it . A seated person could be seen through the screens .

"You've arrived?" an aged voice sounded from beyond the screen . "Please be seated . "

The way to the corridors around the grand hall was automatically sealed shut and replaced by st.u.r.dy metallic silver walls .

Boom!

After the walls had descended, the surfaces of the grand hall pulsed with a vibrant layer of silver light, disappearing as quickly as it appeared .

"To have urgently summoned you all this time around, the purpose is to address the attack from unidentified forces in the outer plains," the old man spoke in a lowered voice .

Matthew looked at the three hovering seats before him . The three seats were positioned ten meters away from one another in a circular formation, yet they only took up a tenth of the grand hall's entirety . Located in the central area of the grand hall, it had a vast and chilling atmosphere .

Matthew looked at the three hovering seats before him . The three seats were positioned ten meters away from one another in a circular formation, yet they only took up a tenth of the grand hall's entirety . Located in the central area of the grand hall, it had a vast and chilling atmosphere .

"Unidentified forces in the outer plains? Is there any updated intel?" he adjusted himself and answered .

"Although I'm aware it's not good to bother any of you on your days off, only the three of you are the closest to that point," the old man sighed .

As the meeting started, the entire flooring of the grand hall had lit up unexpectedly, emitting a slightly dazzling light which shone through the circuit-like crimson linings .

A moment of hissing sounds pa.s.sed before the entire flooring then transfigured into a huge display screen . A view of towering mountains and rivers was revealed before the three people .

Between the intertwining lush ravines, two human-shaped mechs, one red with white and one red, soared in a high-speed pursuit to kill . Gauss rounds and red laser beams were fired all around the area . A gigantic ax weaponry and wings lined with chainsaw blades on the red mech continuously clashed with the opponent, inducing piercing sounds upon impact .

Boom!!

A grenade was lobbed from the person below the engagement, leading to a sudden explosion . It engulfed a large, ten-meter area in a sea of flames .

Matthew instantly recognized the red-winged mech .

"Fiery Kaizen Zabrook, a graduate from the previous batch . Who could possibly be a match for him at this level?"

"That's Phantom Steps, alright," the yellow-haired brute at the side rubbed his small beard and said . A glint of interest in his eyes . "Just as I couldn't find a worthy opponent, then this fellow came along? How convenient… . "

"Your mission is to stop this a.s.sault mech which has entered my borders . They all share the same red and white distinction in appearance," the old man's voice resounded through the screen .

"If possible, ascertain their origins," another old lady answered from beyond the lit up screens, carrying a note of concern in her voice .

"I have no problems with killing, but I'll be leaving the fuss of gathering intel to Allie," the yellow-haired brute plucked a strand from his beard and fidgeted with it .

"Not a problem," the black-haired girl finally voiced out .

Matthew remained silent . He continued to spectate the combat between Kaizen and the opposition with his head lowered .

"Did you just say the opposing 'squad'? How many people are there overall?"

"For strengths of this caliber, there should be three people at least . "

"For strengths of this caliber, there should be three people at least . "

"Three, eh? Should be around four or five if that's the case . I can have some fun this time around . Hehe . . . " the yellow-haired brute snickered .

"From the looks of things, they still have an ace leader in their ranks . I've already dispatched Medero . "

"Huh? Medero…"

As the three of them heard this name, the yellow-haired brute reacted the most strongly .

"Not to worry, Shadi . The opposition is fairly strong . The three of you alone wouldn't necessarily be enough to handle them," the old man a.s.sured them .

"Booooooriiiiing! There's no need for us now with Medero sent out!" the brute, Shadi, clutched at his hair in frustration . "d.a.m.n it, I might as well return to the battlenet!"

"There will be opportunities for us, I'm sure," Matthew gazed at the intense battle visualized below and spoke in a lowered voice . "The opposition is no ordinary force…"

"Do not underestimate your enemies . Go now," the old man ordered . "The mission points amount to fifteen million, following level three protocols . "

"Aww yeah! This I like!" Shadi shouted aloud .

Matthew couldn't help but whistle in response . Allie, however, lowered her head in silence with fists clenched .

Rumble!!

In that instant, in the screen below, Fiery Kaizen in his red mech had finally found an opening and fired a merciless strike at the red and white mech . It directly struck the red and white mech at the chest region .

In the end, it was a tie with both suffered severe damage . The two mechs fell from the sky, thick clouds of smoke following their descent .

This instant suddenly caught everyone's attention . The three individuals within the grand hall were astonished at what had transpired .

"What happened!? Wasn't that last hit supposed to be Senior Kaizen's opportune strike!?" Matthew said in a lowered voice .

"This is where I'm asking you all to be wary of . " The old man answered in a lowered voice, "Best if you could salvage the wreckage of their mechs . This can be considered a training for all of you . It can't be helped, but your instructors are needed to be dispatched . "

"Understood . "

"This is where I'm asking you all to be wary of . " The old man answered in a lowered voice, "Best if you could salvage the wreckage of their mechs . This can be considered a training for all of you . It can't be helped, but your instructors are needed to be dispatched . "

"Understood . "

**********************

"It's a pleasure meeting you, I am Carlos Raymundo Bojack Mishka . This is my full name, and as you can see, I am n.o.blemen from the Angela Kingdom . "

In Garen's watch terminal, the screen displayed a curly-haired man dressed in a golden-brown, extravagant garment . The man in his extravagant robe wore long socks of white . His head of curly golden hair gave off the impression of a golden retriever .

Even more cringe-worthy, however, was the immediately obvious, fake and distasteful smile on his face .

Such a distorted smile completely ruined his initially das.h.i.+ng appearance . He resembled a hilarious, comedic clown .

"Pleasure meeting you . I am Nonosiva, your current long-term contract business client," Garen replied with the same manner of speaking, a calm smile on his face .

This must be a minor person of territorial n.o.bility that took great lengths in establis.h.i.+ng contact with him . The White Rainbow Stones production sites in his territory were conveniently much more profitable in terms of cost performance index and transport costs .

Earlier, Garen had looked him up through the information provided by Kendall for a clearer understanding of the man . He then immediately called the man's number .

At first, he thought that this man would be the same as the graceful n.o.bles in the Totem World . He didn't expect to meet this sort of character .

Looking at the man's appearance, it felt like he was trying to mimic someone's composure, yet never quite managed to bring it into effect . In the end, the result was a look of giddiness and that of a complete fool .

Did all minor n.o.bles of the Angela Kingdom act in this manner?

Garen had rated him very poorly in his mind . Judging by the man's getup, he was most likely someone who thought highly of himself .

The Angela Kingdom was actually the Polar Region in the outer borders of Blackboard Region . Famously known for their aurora residue production, various Rainbow Stones were byproducts of aurora residue borders, similar to how soot was produced from burning fuel . Due to costly chemical production methods, their value of application was fairly low . As such, they were treated as mere trinkets and accessories by conventional businessmen .

Rather than a const.i.tutional monarchy, the Polar Region still followed the imperial preference ruling system . The king belonged to the highest n.o.bility with absolute command over the militia and the lands of the kingdom .

"Regarding the issues of White Rainbow Stones… could you lower the price on your side a little more…?" after affirming the man's ident.i.ty, he began to flex his silver tongue .

Carlos acted as such on the opposite end as well . The business deal this time around was different from past dealings . In one month, the interest rate within the entire territory would rise by fifty percent . The White Rainbow Stones were small stones scattered all around in their area . As they were in abundance, they had little to no value . From Carlos's perspective, he would gain this pile of money in exchange for nothing from this deal .

Inside the Blackboard Academy courtyard . In a corridor within the battles.h.i.+p navy base with silver walls and ceilings, a young man in black with a red disc insignia on his back walked slowly down the corridor . His tall, slender figure, calm expression, and s.h.i.+ny black hair tied in a ponytail gave off a sophisticated air . As he turned around a corner, the young man reached a fork in the path . The right corridor led down a pitch black path while the path forward was a long-winded silver corridor, with only a couple of light bulbs blinking on the walls . Sssst… Suddenly, a white screen extended out from atop the ceiling at the corridor in front of him . The electronic screen expanded automatically and unfolded from one screen to three which aligned with one another, in a similar fas.h.i.+on to unfolding paper . All three screens suddenly blinked to life, the middle screen revealing a face of a platinum-haired beauty . Blacklight 11, please directly head towards the meeting room . The three professors are in a discussion regarding the newest intel, the beautiful girl spoke to the young man in a lowered voice . I understand, the young man nodded, Can you guide me please, I am unfamiliar with the newly configured layout . Not a problem . The beautiful girl smiled . She pressed a few b.u.t.tons on the control panel before her . Suddenly, the silver metal flooring below the young man rose panel by panel automatically . These panels reconstructed themselves into a curved-shaped, mini silver hover car . The young man was then lifted up by it . Careful with your words, my grandfather is not in the best of moods, the platinum-haired beauty gently reminded . I know, I know, the young man with the ponytail smiled and waved his hand . He was carried by the mini hover car and traveled deep within the corridors at high speed . As he swiftly traveled in the empty and quiet battles.h.i.+p corridor for half an hour, white light beamed out from the front of the hovercar and lit up the dark corridors . The ponytailed youngster observed the changes in his surroundings . Why is there a need for headquarters to be this big? What is this? A labyrinth? Its about the size of a city! Soon, the hovercar reached a crossroad . As he exited from the path he traveled, two hover cars exited from two other paths simultaneously . Both had pa.s.sengers...o...b..ard as well . A black-haired girl and a brute, both wearing the same black s.h.i.+rt with red disc insignia . Borus, its been a while, the young man greeted the brute . Ah, Matthew and Allie . For all three of us to be summoned, wonder what kind of mess we will be tasked to handle? A rare occasion indeed, with mane-like yellow hair and a small yellow beard below his chin, he bore a wild appearance . The black-haired girl remained unmoved; she seemed to be the quiet type . The young man with the ponytail chuckled . He waited till the three hover cars had converged and entered the wide corridor in front of them before speaking again . I heard there was trouble at the borders . Heard anything? Oh trouble? What kind of trouble? Ive been spending most of my time on the battlenet lately, Borus took out a piece of chocolate out of nowhere and popped it into his mouth . A rather irksome one . Theres a military camp in the outer plains, and all of its members are former elite students . If they cant even handle this, then its obvious as to why were all summoned here, Matthew nodded . Enough chatter, were almost there . Their hover cars soon entered a ring-shaped, silver grand hall . A halo of yellow light glowed above them and crimson crystal lining was spread across the floor, resembling a vast completed circuitry . The halo directly lit up the ring region below, which consisted of three hovering seats levitating high above the ground . A thin layer of light from a white screen surrounded it . A seated person could be seen through the screens . Youve arrived? an aged voice sounded from beyond the screen . Please be seated . The way to the corridors around the grand hall was automatically sealed shut and replaced by st.u.r.dy metallic silver walls . Boom! After the walls had descended, the surfaces of the grand hall pulsed with a vibrant layer of silver light, disappearing as quickly as it appeared . To have urgently summoned you all this time around, the purpose is to address the attack from unidentified forces in the outer plains, the old man spoke in a lowered voice . Matthew looked at the three hovering seats before him . The three seats were positioned ten meters away from one another in a circular formation, yet they only took up a tenth of the grand halls entirety . Located in the central area of the grand hall, it had a vast and chilling atmosphere . Unidentified forces in the outer plains? Is there any updated intel? he adjusted himself and answered . Although Im aware its not good to bother any of you on your days off, only the three of you are the closest to that point, the old man sighed . As the meeting started, the entire flooring of the grand hall had lit up unexpectedly, emitting a slightly dazzling light which shone through the circuit-like crimson linings . A moment of hissing sounds pa.s.sed before the entire flooring then transfigured into a huge display screen . A view of towering mountains and rivers was revealed before the three people . Between the intertwining lush ravines, two human-shaped mechs, one red with white and one red, soared in a high-speed pursuit to kill . Gauss rounds and red laser beams were fired all around the area . A gigantic ax weaponry and wings lined with chainsaw blades on the red mech continuously clashed with the opponent, inducing piercing sounds upon impact . Boom!! A grenade was lobbed from the person below the engagement, leading to a sudden explosion . It engulfed a large, ten-meter area in a sea of flames . Matthew instantly recognized the red-winged mech . Fiery Kaizen Zabrook, a graduate from the previous batch . Who could possibly be a match for him at this level? Thats Phantom Steps, alright, the yellow-haired brute at the side rubbed his small beard and said . A glint of interest in his eyes . Just as I couldnt find a worthy opponent, then this fellow came along? How convenient… . Your mission is to stop this a.s.sault mech which has entered my borders . They all share the same red and white distinction in appearance, the old mans voice resounded through the screen . If possible, ascertain their origins, another old lady answered from beyond the lit up screens, carrying a note of concern in her voice . I have no problems with killing, but Ill be leaving the fuss of gathering intel to Allie, the yellow-haired brute plucked a strand from his beard and fidgeted with it . Not a problem, the black-haired girl finally voiced out . Matthew remained silent . He continued to spectate the combat between Kaizen and the opposition with his head lowered . Did you just say the opposing squad? How many people are there overall? For strengths of this caliber, there should be three people at least . Three, eh? Should be around four or five if thats the case . I can have some fun this time around . Hehe . the yellow-haired brute snickered . From the looks of things, they still have an ace leader in their ranks . Ive already dispatched Medero . Huh? Medero… As the three of them heard this name, the yellow-haired brute reacted the most strongly . Not to worry, Shadi . The opposition is fairly strong . The three of you alone wouldnt necessarily be enough to handle them, the old man a.s.sured them . Booooooriiiiing! Theres no need for us now with Medero sent out! the brute, Shadi, clutched at his hair in frustration . d.a.m.n it, I might as well return to the battlenet! There will be opportunities for us, Im sure, Matthew gazed at the intense battle visualized below and spoke in a lowered voice . The opposition is no ordinary force… Do not underestimate your enemies . Go now, the old man ordered . The mission points amount to fifteen million, following level three protocols . Aww yeah! This I like! Shadi shouted aloud . Matthew couldnt help but whistle in response . Allie, however, lowered her head in silence with fists clenched . Rumble!! In that instant, in the screen below, Fiery Kaizen in his red mech had finally found an opening and fired a merciless strike at the red and white mech . It directly struck the red and white mech at the chest region . In the end, it was a tie with both suffered severe damage . The two mechs fell from the sky, thick clouds of smoke following their descent . This instant suddenly caught everyones attention . The three individuals within the grand hall were astonished at what had transpired . What happened!? Wasnt that last hit supposed to be Senior Kaizens opportune strike!? Matthew said in a lowered voice . This is where Im asking you all to be wary of . The old man answered in a lowered voice, Best if you could salvage the wreckage of their mechs . This can be considered a training for all of you . It cant be helped, but your instructors are needed to be dispatched . Understood . ********************** Its a pleasure meeting you, I am Carlos Raymundo Bojack Mishka . This is my full name, and as you can see, I am n.o.blemen from the Angela Kingdom . In Garens watch terminal, the screen displayed a curly-haired man dressed in a golden-brown, extravagant garment . The man in his extravagant robe wore long socks of white . His head of curly golden hair gave off the impression of a golden retriever . Even more cringe-worthy, however, was the immediately obvious, fake and distasteful smile on his face . Such a distorted smile completely ruined his initially das.h.i.+ng appearance . He resembled a hilarious, comedic clown . Pleasure meeting you . I am Nonosiva, your current long-term contract business client, Garen replied with the same manner of speaking, a calm smile on his face . This must be a minor person of territorial n.o.bility that took great lengths in establis.h.i.+ng contact with him . The White Rainbow Stones production sites in his territory were conveniently much more profitable in terms of cost performance index and transport costs . Earlier, Garen had looked him up through the information provided by Kendall for a clearer understanding of the man . He then immediately called the mans number . At first, he thought that this man would be the same as the graceful n.o.bles in the Totem World . He didnt expect to meet this sort of character . Looking at the mans appearance, it felt like he was trying to mimic someones composure, yet never quite managed to bring it into effect . In the end, the result was a look of giddiness and that of a complete fool . Did all minor n.o.bles of the Angela Kingdom act in this manner? Garen had rated him very poorly in his mind . Judging by the mans getup, he was most likely someone who thought highly of himself . The Angela Kingdom was actually the Polar Region in the outer borders of Blackboard Region . Famously known for their aurora residue production, various Rainbow Stones were byproducts of aurora residue borders, similar to how soot was produced from burning fuel . Due to costly chemical production methods, their value of application was fairly low . As such, they were treated as mere trinkets and accessories by conventional businessmen . Rather than a const.i.tutional monarchy, the Polar Region still followed the imperial preference ruling system . The king belonged to the highest n.o.bility with absolute command over the militia and the lands of the kingdom . Regarding the issues of White Rainbow Stones… could you lower the price on your side a little more…? after affirming the mans ident.i.ty, he began to flex his silver tongue . Carlos acted as such on the opposite end as well . The business deal this time around was different from past dealings . In one month, the interest rate within the entire territory would rise by fifty percent . The White Rainbow Stones were small stones scattered all around in their area . As they were in abundance, they had little to no value . From Carloss perspective, he would gain this pile of money in exchange for nothing from this deal .