An encrypted audio message was transmitted from Base Six to Base Five, addressed to Su He.
After listening to the recording alone, Su He's eyes blazed with fervor.
He softly asked himself.
"To fight?"
In the wake of Jackson, he replied resolutely,
"Fight."
Su He first sought out Shen Mu.
The first cycle of the Merits Board in Base Five's Mecha repair area had ended. Shen Mu, who had led the board for 99% of the time, had become second place as the cycle was about to end.
But he harbored no dissatisfaction, for the 88th operation area that replaced him to become the first on the Merits Board belonged to Ji Xinghe's 66th operation area.
When a pot of delicious Crucian Carp Tofu Soup was served to a table circled by children by the cafeteria chef, everyone in the cafeteria laughed merrily as they watched the children eat joyously.
"Come over, I have something to tell you."
"What's up? An interview, right? No need this time, I don't want to steal the limelight this time."