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Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Do You Even Understand the Weight of Being a Mecha Battle King?

"Holy shit!! Our Canglan Third High is about to rise!!"

Principal Chen Wentai's excited aura as a sixth-tier Mecha Master burst forth, nearly knocking over everyone nearby. The suffocating energy filled the entire air.

"What a girl! As expected of someone from the imperial capital. She's definitely a descendant of that family!" The grade-level director's eyes sparkled with realization. He hadn't been sure before, but now that she'd awakened, he could confirm it.

After Liu Qingxue, it was as if a mysterious switch had been flipped.

One after another, Mecha Masters kept appearing, all above third-tier, with the weakest being around third-tier.

The school administrators were grinning from ear to ear.

Just then, the awakening officer's voice rang out.

"Zhou Luo!"

The crowd immediately fell silent at this name.

Zhou Luo was quite famous - the school heartthrob of Canglan Third High, top scorer in liberal arts, with an elder sister who was a potential fifth-tier Mecha Master. He himself was the number one gaming addict in the virtual mecha company.

If the school beauty Liu Qingxue could become a ninth-tier Mecha Master, surely the school heartthrob wouldn't be far behind?

Zhou Luo remained expressionless, ignoring everything around him. He just wanted to awaken and see his Destined Mecha.

His blood was already boiling!!

Without needing guidance, Zhou Luo stepped directly into the awakening array.

In an instant.

Another profound beam of light shot skyward, powerful energy waves radiating from the awakening array that sent students standing too close flying backward.

"Holy shit!"

"There's another prodigy? I thought Liu Qingxue was already invincible, but whose subordinate is this, so remarkably fierce!"

"Excellent! Twin supremes from one school!!"

Even Liu Qingxue below was startled by the beam's intensity - it was so thick! Blushing slightly as if thinking of something.

"Zhou Luo, I hope you won't disappoint me!!"

Everyone was forced back by the beam's energy, except the awakening officer who stood calmly within it - this level of energy meant nothing to him.

The beam came quickly and dissipated just as fast.

Words appeared above Zhou Luo's head:

"Occupation: Mecha Battle King!"

"Destined Mecha: None!"

"????"

"What's going on? This isn't a Mecha Master??"

"No Destined Mecha?"

"Is this the legendary much ado about nothing? The awakening stone shouldn't produce this result - this is too strange."

The school administrators were completely dumbfounded.

The principal roared internally, eyes bulging wide.

Give me back my twin supremes! Give me back my ninth-tier Mecha Master!

After staring for what felt like ages, the awakening array showed no further changes. It was decided - Zhou Luo only had a support class, with no Destined Mecha.

"An unknown occupation, Mecha Battle King? Pity it's not a Mecha Master." Liu Qingxue withdrew her gaze, face expressionless though inwardly sighing.

With that energy fluctuation, if he'd been a Mecha Master it would have been earth-shattering.

In contrast to everyone's disappointment and mockery, Zhou Luo in the awakening array could barely contain himself.

"Don't be too disheartened, student. Every occupation has its uses."

"For example, a chef? Someone who can cook well. Never mind, figure it out yourself."

The Awakening Officer couldn't help but comfort Zhou Luo when he saw his trembling shoulders.

Facing such a situation, anyone would feel terrible.

Even he had just thought that Dragon Country was about to witness the birth of a super genius. But having already produced a ninth-tier Mecha Master like Liu Qingxue was already incredibly fortunate.

Yet, in Zhou Luo's mind, an ethereal voice echoed:

["The Battle King returns with the howling wind, divine artifacts reappear soaring high, life's game turns the world upside down, the supreme Arc Light embraces the universe!"]

["Congratulations on awakening the unique profession: King of Mecha Battles!"]

["The mecha available for binding is Fire Thunderbolt! Host may enter the Hall of Battle Kings to awaken Fire Thunderbolt!"]

["As your strength grows, you can bind multiple mechas!"]

"This is insane!!"

"Perfect, a gamer naturally pairs with the King of Mecha Battles. After all, I was already the King of Mecha Battles in my past life. In this world, I shall reach the pinnacle!"

Two blazing flames burned deep within Zhou Luo's eyes, shining brilliantly as he stared resolutely at the King of Mecha Battles token in his hand.

Beneath his tall nose bridge, the corners of his lips curled slightly, forming a fearless smile. An aura of absolute confidence radiated from his entire being.

This was the confidence of the King of Mecha Battles!

But it wasn't over yet.

The Awakening Array, detecting that Zhou Luo had no Destined Mecha, thoughtfully enhanced his body.

"Are you alright, student? You can step down now. Don't delay the others behind you."

"Understood, Awakening Officer."

Zhou Luo noticed the growing complaints from the students below—he had indeed taken up some extra time.

Expressionless, Zhou Luo descended the platform and walked straight past Liu Qingxue. The two brushed shoulders without a word.

Liu Qingxue tilted her head slightly, her ice-blue eyes fixed on Zhou Luo's retreating figure. She couldn't help but think, Zhou Luo, you've overshadowed me for so many years. Yet in the end, you don't even have a Destined Mecha. Truly... the heavens envy the talented!

"Qingxue, why are you looking at Zhou Luo? Pay him no mind. He's just playing hard to get, trying to catch your attention."

"Exactly. You two aren't even from the same world."

The two opportunistic women beside Liu Qingxue, eager to curry favor, belittled Zhou Luo relentlessly.

"Zhou Luo, stop right there!"

Zhou Luo had no intention of dealing with these fair-weather friends, but a few dogs blocked his path.

"Bark." Zhou Luo spoke coldly and calmly.

"What the hell did you just say?!" Fang Feiyang was instantly enraged, jabbing a finger at Zhou Luo. "You worthless trash without a mecha, how dare you act so arrogant?!"

"Fang Feiyang, have I ever wronged you?" Zhou Luo was genuinely puzzled.

Known in school as the gaming addict, Zhou Luo couldn't recall any enemies. He suspected Fang Feiyang had some mental issues.

"Qingxue just glanced at you. Why didn't you greet her?" Fang Feiyang sneered. He simply couldn't stand Zhou Luo's good looks or his calm demeanor despite lacking a Destined Mecha.

"Idiot! Textbook case of mental illness. If you're sick, go to a hospital. And get your filthy paw out of my face."

After awakening, students were free to go home. Zhou Luo was in a hurry to awaken Fire Thunderbolt.

"Hahaha—"

"Zhou Luo, you're killing me! I never noticed how sharp your tongue was before."

"Stop laughing. Fang Feiyang is a potential sixth-tier Mecha Master. Watch out for his revenge."

Zhou Luo's words made the people around him stifle their laughter, though some dared not make a sound due to Fang Yangfei's intimidating presence.

"You're fucking asking for death!"

Just as the group was about to strike, Zhou Luo moved even faster—grabbing Fang Yangfei's finger and snapping it before kicking him four meters away.

This world was fair, yet also profoundly unfair.

Those who failed to awaken as Mecha Masters would receive one free physical enhancement from the world's energy.

With his body strengthened, Zhou Luo was like an ancient general, knocking Fang Yangfei unconscious with a single kick.

His lackeys were also swiftly taken down by Zhou Luo in just a few exchanges.

Zhou Luo was no ordinary gaming addict! Moreover, with the buff from his Mech King profession, even without piloting a mech, these trash mobs stood no chance against him.

(End of Chapter)

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