Chapter 73 Intentional

“Candidate Li Fubai, serial number 45637, has filed an appeal, accusing candidate Su Ming, serial number 45712, of maliciously killing a teammate, causing his City Exam failure.”

Xia An’s face showed a hint of surprise upon hearing this appeal. If it were true, such behavior would be extremely malicious.

Ames raised an eyebrow and said coldly,

“Xia An, pull up the kill footage.”

“Understood!”

Xia An immediately began the operation.

Soon, the final combat footage appeared. Su Ming was seen piloting the Third Generation Mecha·Gun Knight, launching a sneak attack from behind on the Gun Knight controlled by an AI.

However, at the crucial moment, the AI-controlled Gun Knight dodged, and Su Ming directly pierced Li Fubai’s mecha.

After watching this footage, Ames’s eyes flickered, and he then asked Xia An,

“Xia An, what do you think?”

Xia An pondered for a moment before replying,

“From this video, it looks somewhat like an accidental injury. After all, this student named Su Ming was aiming to attack the Gun Knight, but the Gun Knight dodged, and he couldn’t control the mecha, accidentally injuring Li Fubai. After all, the Third Generation Mecha is very difficult to operate. Normally, it’s impossible for candidate Su Ming to control it well on his first try.”

“Excellent analysis, but continue watching.”

Ames said calmly.

After piercing Li Fubai, Su Ming pulled out his metal spear and engaged in a spectacular battle with the Gun Knight.

Xia An was dumbfounded watching the combat footage.

“His skills are so good, almost comparable to veteran combat personnel. Wait, with such good skills, how could such a serious mistake occur?”

“Pull up all video data related to both of them!”

Ames said indifferently.

“Yes.”

Xia An immediately began the operation.

Immediately, square images appeared one after another, all related to Su Ming and Li Fubai.

Ames and Xia An then saw Li Fubai and others pointing guns at Su Ming in the airport’s underground warehouse, with both sides at daggers drawn, and Lin Chuyu coming out to mediate.

“That’s too much! How can they point their guns at their own people, General! These two clearly have a conflict.”

Xia An said, somewhat angrily.

“Hmm, but even if there’s a conflict, the killing incident is hard to say. It’s impossible to confirm if it was intentional; it’s simply unclear. Even if it goes to the higher-ups, it will be difficult to decide.”

“General, do you mean it might have been an accident?”

“No, it was intentional! I’ve seen too many of these kinds of things, and I detest them the most! The military can least tolerate attacking one’s own people, unless they are traitors or defy orders on the spot! Every soldier entrusts their back to their comrades. Someone who acts like this, no matter how outstanding, is not someone I like! On the contrary, I greatly admire this student named Lin Chuyu, for preventing conflict between comrades and bravely rescuing a comrade without fear of danger in combat.”

Ames said definitively.

“How should we handle it now?”

Xia An asked respectfully.

“Reject the appeal, and both are at fault! Both will have their performance scores deducted!”

Ames immediately made his ruling.

“Understood.”

Xia An nodded slightly in response.

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Star City·G3 District·Stardust Villa Area.

A villa built of white crystal rock sat in the southwest corner of the villa area. The villa’s roof was pointed, covered with azure glazed tiles, arranged in a staggered pattern.

Huge floor-to-ceiling windows allowed warm sunlight to fully illuminate the interior.

The villa was surrounded by a lush garden, filled with rare green plants that were usually hard to find. Besides the cobblestone paths, the ground was covered with vibrant green lawns.

At the main entrance, two giant stone lions, three meters tall, were placed. A plaque hung above the entrance, with the words “Su Family Mansion” engraved on it.

At this moment, in the villa’s main study, a burly old man with white hair, bulging muscles on his thick arms, a chiseled face, dense eyebrows, bright eyes, and an air of wildness and dominance between his brows, sat on a chair and asked irritably,

“Anke! Has the City Exam not ended? How did those brats do?”

“Old Master, due to the sudden intervention of the military this year, I estimate the results won’t be very ideal.”

A butler wearing a white shirt and black tailcoat, with a face full of wrinkles, replied respectfully.

“Damn it, if you’re not capable, don’t always blame others.”

Su Zhentian replied irascibly.

“Old Master, you are right.”

Anke responded with a smile.

At this moment, a rapid sound of footsteps approached, followed by a knock on the closed study door.

“Old Master.”

“Come in!”

Su Zhentian replied irritably.

The door was then pushed open, revealing a slightly chubby, square-faced, broad-foreheaded middle-aged man who ran in, covered in sweat.

“Old Master, something’s happened.”

“Su Fu, what happened?”

“The fourth young master’s youngest son, Su Qiu, cheated in the exam! He’s been arrested by the Royal Court Order.”

Su Fu said, panting.

“Damn it, that little brat!”

Su Zhentian’s eyes immediately widened, he slapped the desk, stood up, and roared like an enraged lion.

“Old Master, please calm down!”

Anke quickly tried to persuade him.

“Calm down about what? These little brats will eventually infuriate me to death. Cheating in the exam, it’s truly disgraceful, utterly shameful!”

Su Zhentian roared.

Su Fu said anxiously,

“Old Master, please don’t get angry yet. Young Master Su Qiu has already been taken to the interstellar transport ship, and it will set sail for the front lines the day after tomorrow.”

“Did you try to get him out?”

Upon hearing this, Su Zhentian suppressed his furious temper and asked.

“I did, I immediately negotiated in your name. But the Royal Court Order people are very difficult to talk to; the conditions they set are extremely harsh.”

“Speak, what conditions!”

“They want a Third Generation Mecha!”

Su Fu replied, bracing himself.

“Damn it! Let that little brat go serve, let him die on the battlefield, I’ll just pretend I don’t have this grandson.”

When Su Zhentian heard that they wanted a Third Generation Mecha, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was almost bursting with rage.

It was truly non-stop. Just recently, he had to compensate the Thirteenth District with ten Second Generation Mecha because of his son Su Yuan. Now, his grandson cheated, and they immediately demanded a Third Generation Mecha with an outrageous price.

“Old Master, please calm down. Now is not the time for angry words. The Royal Court Order always asks for a lot, and it’s fortunate that they urgently need weapons right now. Otherwise, with their usual style, there wouldn’t even be room for negotiation! Even if you’re furious now, you must quickly agree. Otherwise, after other families use weapons to bail out their people, the price might not be this anymore.”

Anke analyzed rationally.

“Exactly, Anke is right! Old Master, quickly get him out. You can’t just watch Young Master Su Qiu be sent to the front lines, can you? At that time, the fourth young master and the fourth madam will surely cause a huge fuss.”

Su Fu quickly helped persuade him.