Chapter 24: Chapter 21 Mad Lion Robby_1
Entering ranked match.
His opponent is from USE. Comparatively, Li Hao still prefers to play with foreigners due to their unique style which is more fun. The way USE players follow their scripts is too dull and they always use drone warriors. Sometimes, it is lackluster to fight them.
On the Earth side, there are over 300 spectators. Notifications will not be set for anyone who is not a streamer or friend.
Surprisingly, most of the activity is happening on the Mars side. EMP on Mars has actually given Puppet its own column, which even attracted the attention of "Fire Man," the Tier-one commentator from ROM. This person used to be a mobile warrior of the ROM federal army. After retiring, he became a commentator, one of the earliest ones. Unexpectedly, he became popular overnight and is a senior figure in the Mars commentary circle.
The sole reason is that Stane lost. Stane can't be considered as a top expert, but he does have a bit of fame and he has also attended the Mecha Grand Prix. This has become a vent for a considerable portion of USE fans. Unfortunately for them, Martians can swallow anything but indignation.
In Martian parlance, they have always been bully.
Many posts say they have sent Puppet a challenge, but the coward simply dares not accept. Among them are many experts from Mars' military schools, and there are players who have participated in the Mecha Grand Prix. Because they haven't played EMP for a long time, their scores have dropped a lot, roughly around 1,000. So, Puppet's skill level isn't very high. However, his combat style is boastful, acting like an underdog constantly beating the odds, which is very flashy.
But Puppet is hot now, both in USE and ROM. It is said that he mainly uses "Armor Dragon" and "Armor Tiger," which are very retro and make him look like an alternative internet celebrity.
Puppet vs. Mad Lion Robby
When the opponent appeared, the USE side was abuzz, not because of Puppet, but because of Robby.
Those with such direct names are usually self-confident military school students. A-grade military academy in South America is the top-ranked military academy in the South American region, and Robby is the representative there. If the player levels are defined, this is definitely an A-level player from USE. Moreover, he is very bold and adventurous. The USE players were somewhat stupefied in the early stages of the Mecha Grand Prix which led to a conservative overall strategy and a big reason for their failure. But Robby is the bravest among them and thus, he has been greatly watched.
However, his EMP score is very high, how could he be matched with Puppet?
Puppet's expected score is around 1,000, whereas Robby, even if he has played less of EMP due to competition and training, his score will not be low. It can only be said that Puppet must have a hidden score or some data is particularly outstanding to be matched with such an excellent warrior.
Looking at the name, Li Hao's mouth cracked a smile. "Robby... long time no see."
Both sides entered the arena. Robby had just finished a month of intensive training. The failure in the Mecha Grand Prix actually left the entire young elite of USE holding their breath. On one hand, it was their own reasons, and on the other hand, it was the tactic lag. If we talk about physical and combative differences, there aren't many. The only difference is the understanding of mecha and proficiency, and checks and balances on each other, where NUP is leading a level, which is what Robby and others need to catch up on.
Puppet... what a strange name. Generally speaking, at this level, few people would choose such a playful name. It's like the name you get in the virtual area.
Both sides started choosing.
Puppet has made his decision: Armor Dragon 3rd Generation.
Robby chuckled. Actually in such a competition, no one would choose first, as this would expose your weakness to the opponent. USE truly didn't pay much attention to it before, but in this Mecha Grand Prix, they really learned their lesson. When their abilities are comparable, the constraints of the mecha, especially conducting a lot of training for these constraints, will lead to massive effects in actual combat. The more people there are, the greater the probability.
Robby chose the Dragon God E-Type, which is also an upgrade from the Armor Dragon series. This mecha is slightly larger, has better material, and more importantly, it enhances smooth movement and reduces operational difficulties and the load.
The main direction of modern mecha is to enhance functionality and reduce the load on the warrior, in order to maximize the performance of human advantages.
Armor Dragon fighter 3rd Generation (USE)
Configuration: Medium-sized fighter 80 tons
Nuclear fission drive standard laser gun, titanium knife, small shield on the left arm
Dragon God E-Type (USE)
Configuration: Medium-sized fighter 76 tons
Nuclear fission drive laser gun, shoulder cannon, laser sword, small shield on the left arm
Puppet vs. Robby
Li Hao and Robby have both confirmed. In this case, the countdown of 30 seconds will begin. But unexpectedly, it has changed to three minutes.
In the dormitory, Zhuang Zhou and others have collectively paid to enter holographic spectator mode. Fortunately, they are not professional streamers, otherwise the price needs to rise with this level of popularity. Since the previous battle's dominance, the four of them have given up girlfriends, leisure time, and even arranged weekend activities. No need for Zhuang Zhou to force, supporting Puppet is worth it.
"Wow, how did they get matched? Mad Lion Robby is a real A-tier player. He is arguably the best Armor Dragon user. Doesn't this equate to digging your own grave?"
"Zhuang Zhou, Puppet is looking a bit overconfident here. Armor Dragon is about to be extinct, I feeI like it's a bit risky. We won't have spent our money in vain, right?"
"I got a bit impulsive. I'm going to be murdered by my girlfriend."
The forum also instantly lit up with the topic of the battle between Mad Lion Robby and the virtual realm sensation Puppet.
Zhuang Zhou is a loyal supporter of Puppet. Puppet's current spectating numbers are only a little over 10,000. Compared with Puppet, Mad Lion's popularity is much higher, not on the same dimension. Last time was also due to fighting with Mars, and the common hatred will not split the flow.
"Damn, Zhuang Zhou, what's with that face, you don't really think the puppet will win, do you?"
The brothers in the dorm all laughed.
Zhuang Zhou smiled faintly. "Let's wait and see. If we win this battle, I'll start a live streaming account."
He had a strange premonition in his heart, which he couldn't explain clearly, but it was getting stronger and stronger. He just didn't know what this premonition was trying to tell him.
The match began, and two Dragon Armor fighters entered the arena.
Robby loosened his neck. Regardless of the opponent, he wanted a quick finish. He wanted to take this weekend to meet some weighty opponents and verify the results of his long intensive training. When his body was in driving mode, he could feel his blood boiling. He didn't want to waste his time on rookies.
Whoosh...
The laser sword came out of the sheath, pointing towards the Dragon Armor on the opposite side, but the other Dragon Armor remained motionless, just staring at him...
Could it be a fan?
Robby sneered. It was useless. The engine roared, and the Dragon God charged towards the opponent, maximizing its speed and momentum. The laser sword chopped straight down. To deal with the weak, the most direct approach was the best.
Whoosh...
Empty?
Robby instantly broke out in cold sweat. Almost instinctively, his left shoulder violently dodged, completely relying on experience to block the opponent's punch. Just as he was about to pull back, the mecha was hit hard. The violent shock sent Robby's Dragon Armor flying, while Robby controlled the mecha to retreat and put distance between them. The opponent didn't take advantage of the situation to attack.
With just one round of exchange, the entire spectator area fell silent. Robby nearly got knocked out in an instant???
Robby grimaced. Damn it, he had run into a master. Why would someone so powerful use such a depressing name to deceive people?
He started to take things seriously. The aura of his mecha changed completely, like a beast ready to pounce, staring intently at the Dragon Armor on the other side. His style was to take the initiative in attacking and use offense as defense.
The engine of Dragon God roared again, and the laser sword swiftly chopped down. This time he didn't give the opponent any opportunity. The titanium carbon blade clashed violently with the laser sword. The Dragon God was slightly lighter because it used new materials, which gave it an advantage in performance. Coupled with Robby's fighting style, unless the opponent's mecha was better or counteracted his style, he could suppress mechas of the same type. This was one of the rare occasions where he was at a disadvantage from the outset.
What's left to do? Fight until the other side explodes!
The laser sword slashed wildly, forcing the Dragon Armor to retreat step by step. The battle between masters wasn't about power, but rather about footwork. Once he confirmed that the opponent was skilled, Robby paid extra attention to controlling the rhythm. Attack was to maintain his own momentum, but the key to victory was his footwork. He continued pressuring the opponent, waiting for them to show a weakness.
Under the storm-like onslaught of the Dragon God, the Dragon Armor was completely on the defensive.
"Shit, I told you so. This is the domination of the same series of fighters. Robby himself knows the Dragon Armor very well. Showing off without the skills, what's the point?"
"Robby is typically rough yet refined. He is one of the few who can fight in the USE. The puppet was a bit too careless; it seems like it's going to lose this time."
"The performance of the Dragon Armor is too poor. The Dragon God is slightly larger but lighter. In a fight between masters, a slight difference can lead to a huge gap. It seems like there's no hope."
Zhuang Zhou was not convinced. He felt the puppet could win, but the battlefield was a place of tough reality. Robby wasn't a nobody. His competition experience was very rich, and many times the outcome of a battle was decided in an instant.
The steady strikes finally resulted in the Dragon Armor stumbling back. It was no longer able to stand its ground. At this point, Robby, who had been on the offensive, felt his blood boiling. This was the feeling he loved, the scent of victory.
With a roar, the mecha hummed. The laser sword glowed brightly, and although he was in an attacking posture, he was becoming more energetic. The laser sword struck hard, causing the Dragon Armor to stumble. Following closely, the mecha stomped sharply on the ground, causing an explosive sound, and the laser sword struck down again.
The titanium carbon blade blocked... boom...
The mecha retreated again. The Dragon Armor lost its balance, and Robby took another step forward, slashing his third sword. This was Robby's signature move: Death Knock of the Grim Reaper, a deadly blow with the heavy sword.
Whoosh...
The Dragon God, which had used all its strength, missed all of a sudden. The Dragon Armor, which seemed to have lost control, suddenly spun around and dodged the third sword with a spirited aura. As the mechas crossed each other, they even pushed against each other. The Dragon God almost lost its balance.
The two mechas immediately put distance between them.
Robby calmed his breathing. This was the first time he had been toyed with like this in a match. The opponent had never lost his position and was just acting the whole time!
Who the hell was this guy? He had met people who were physically strong and skilled, but this was the first time he had met someone with physical strength, skill, and experience, who had been observing him the entire time...
"Robby, you haven't made much progress these years."
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone