The opponent challenged again, but Matthew paid no attention. In his view, the numerous elementary mistakes made by the opponent were enough to ensure victory several times over. What he craved was a match against a top-tier expert; only then could he truly enhance his skills.
At this moment, the Dawnbringer suddenly appeared, giving affirmation to Matthew's performance, "You've indeed done well, but the opponent's strength seems a bit lacking."
Matthew nodded in agreement. The Dawnbringer then asked, "However, it seems that the Blackbird mech can no longer meet your needs. Are you interested in switching to a new one?"
Matthew's eyes lit up with curiosity, "A new mech? What model is it?"
The Dawnbringer didn't answer directly but instead asked back, "What do you think of the opponent's mech from just now?"
Matthew replied, "It's excellent! It's very well balanced, and the modifications are extremely reasonable."
The Dawnbringer explained, "Here, every victory earns you a certain number of points. You can use these points to exchange for various mechs or components at the repair shop in the combat zone. Of course, mech modification is also allowed. However, I suggest you familiarize yourself with various standard models first before trying your hand at modifications. It'll be more beneficial for your growth."
Having heard the Dawnbringer's advice, Matthew couldn't wait to head to the repair shop. Displayed in the hall were various types of mechs, which excited Matthew greatly. He moved among them, carefully examining each mech, his face filled with excitement.
Each mech had a clearly marked price in points, prompting Matthew to quickly check his information panel. After some searching, he finally found his points balance: 1050 points. Matthew breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that his points were enough to exchange for a Poison Scorpion Fighter mech. There were two models available, and both only cost 350 points. Matthew secretly rejoiced in his ample points.
Although he felt reluctant to part with the other mechs, Matthew decided to heed the Dawnbringer's advice. He believed there must be reason behind it. So, without hesitation, he chose a Poison Scorpion Fighter Type I mech.
The Poison Scorpion Fighter mech, inspired by the design of a scorpion, perfectly blends the aesthetics of machinery and biology. Its appearance resembles that of a large mechanical scorpion, adorned with thick and sturdy armor, exuding a cold and rigid demeanor in every inch. With its limbs firmly grounded, it can move swiftly across various terrains, be it rugged mountains or soft deserts, nothing can impede its advance.
The head design of the mech is particularly unique, resembling the poisonous pincers of a scorpion, with a beam excitation handle held in its mouth, capable of emitting a half-meter-long laser beam from both ends. This laser beam is its most lethal weapon, capable of easily cutting through heavy armor, rendering enemies powerless in an instant. When the laser beam streaks across the night sky, it resembles a bolt of lightning, sending chills down one's spine.
Although the Poison Scorpion Fighter lacks the wings of the Blackbird mech, preventing it from free flight in the atmosphere, its engines exhibit remarkable performance on land. Its powerful thrust allows it to reach high speeds in an instant, while its agile maneuverability enables it to swiftly adjust its posture during combat, responding to various sudden situations. While its performance in space may not be outstanding, on land, its speed is unparalleled, making it the king of ground combat.
The widespread popularity of the Poison Scorpion Fighter mech is evident, as it is seen in both military operations and civilian activities. Its outstanding performance and unique design have earned it widespread praise and love.
The Poison Scorpion Fighter comes in two models: Type I and Type II. Type I excels in close combat, while Type II focuses on long-range attacks. Unlike Type I, Type II removes the beam excitation handle and replaces it with a high-energy particle cannon and three-level particle guns, making it an excellent choice for land guerrilla warfare.
Compared to the Blackbird, the Poison Scorpion Fighter has seen significant improvements in all aspects. As the Dawnbringer suddenly appeared before Matthew, he glanced at Matthew and the Poison Scorpion Fighter behind him, giving a candid assessment, "It's like a communication between beasts!"
Matthew listened with some displeasure, glaring angrily, "How dare you compare me to a beast?" The Dawnbringer responded lazily, "But aren't you?" Matthew categorically denied, "Of course not!" The Dawnbringer pressed on, "Then what are you?" Matthew confidently replied, "I am the king of beasts!"
The Dawnbringer was speechless, just watching as Matthew stood with hands on hips, proudly towering, as if background music was cheering him on. However, the music suddenly changed, and the eerie sound of beasts mating echoed abruptly, causing Matthew's hair to stand on end as he hurriedly surrendered to the Dawnbringer. The Dawnbringer smirked and teasingly drawled, "Alright, the king of beasts~~" Matthew could only begrudgingly accept.
The Dawnbringer handed Matthew a list, listing all registered names with a win rate of over 85% and practice records within the past three months. He instructed, "Go challenge them one by one, starting from the last one."
Eva and Lily arrived at the empty training ground, surprised to find Matthew missing. Lily said blankly, "Eva, he's gone!" Tears welled up in her delicate face inside the cockpit of the Blackbird. Eva was furious, "That guy is too much! We've known each other for so long, and he just leaves without a word! Next time I see him, I'm going to give him a good beating!" She seemed to have forgotten the fact that Matthew had defeated her before.
Eva grabbed Lily's hand, "Come on, let's go look for him in the combat zone!" They searched room by room in the combat zone but never saw the familiar figures of the Blackbird and MX. What they didn't know was that Matthew had already changed to a new mech and had left for the Asdak District shortly before they arrived, heading to the "Flicker" discussion room.
In the Asdak District, Matthew encountered Grandpa Xu, a senior engineer he greatly respected. He greeted respectfully, "Hello, Grandpa Xu! How have you been lately? I've been training a lot recently, so I've been coming here less often." Grandpa Xu was an experienced engineer who had given Matthew valuable guidance in the past.
Grandpa Xu responded with a smile, "M, you're still as polite as ever! Such a good kid. Those old folks must be very happy to see you! Well, I won't chat with you anymore; I have to go too. M, have fun!" Matthew smiled shyly and replied, "Yes, Grandpa Xu, take care!"
Matthew's destination this time was the "Flicker" discussion room in the Asdak District. This discussion room was well-known in the area, with its members mostly retired senior mech engineers or mechanics who had profound expertise in the field of mechs. These experts gathered together, displaying astonishing power. Many companies sought their help when encountering problems, coming here to seek assistance.
However, the members of "Flicker" were also known for their eccentricities. They were all skilled and experienced, enjoying generous retirement pensions in real life, rendering money completely ineffective to them. If they took a liking to you, even if you didn't want their help, they would go out of their way to offer advice; but if they didn't like you, even if you piled up a mountain of gold in front of them, they would disdainfully ignore it. This made many companies accustomed to speaking with money feel helpless and frustrated.
However, in situations where they needed help, even these high-ranking big shots had to put aside their pride to request assistance. They cursed these old men in their hearts, but still had to smile and act like grandchildren in front of them. Unfortunately, these old men were all shrewd and unyielding, leaving those who wanted to take advantage at a loss, helpless.