Mech: Shattering of the Galaxy

Chapter 369: Chapter 144 This is Truly Courageous

Mu Fan had stood dumbfounded for quite some time before he regained his composure, and upon hearing Black’s irritable voice in his ear, his face involuntarily flushed, following which he coughed twice to cover it up.

With an expression of utter despair, White Hair walked over and said, “I can’t go on anymore, Mu Fan. This is my 42nd heartbreak.”

Mu Fan: …

Black: …

Seeing Mu Fan’s disbelieving expression, White Hair immediately smirked, “Bro, do girls nowadays like guys who act coyly innocent like you? Maybe I’ll give it a try next time.”

After holding back for a long time, Mu Fan finally managed to spit out a sentence, “I think you could try dyeing your hair black.”

To his surprise, upon hearing Mu Fan’s suggestion, White Hair’s head shook like a tambourine.

What a joke, people call me Handsome God because of this signature hairstyle and color, get it?

Seeing Mu Fan’s mischievous gaze fixed on his hair, White Hair quietly stepped back.

“I’m preparing to embark on my 43rd romance. What do you think about Beishan Xinyue from Star Curtain Auction? I reckon she’s even hotter than Tracy.”

Recalling Beishan Xinyue’s well-endowed chest, Mu Fan always felt it hindered combat and was about to shake his head, but seeing the gleam in his friend’s eyes, he unexpectedly nodded in agreement.

“You think so too? I thought the same! We truly are brothers, hahaha.”

Idiot!

Lunatic!

Bystanders looked disdainfully at White Hair who was gloating.

“Major, how much longer until we reach Blue Capital Star?”

“About half a day. Just relax in space for now.”

Major Lin Hao, smiling, walked to where the cadets were housed, prompting a flurry of questions from the surrounding trainees.

“Major, do we still need special training when we return?”

“No need, your special training has ended. Starting tomorrow, you’ll officially join as freshmen in Ding Chuan! So, enjoy your university life then.”

Ah!

Only then did they realize that the intensive cleansing training had taken up half a month.

Tomorrow is officially the start of school!?

With this, the youths’ spirits reignited.

Real campus life?

Just the thought makes one teary-eyed.

“Major, there’s a situation you need to see.”

An adjutant hurried over and whispered.

Major Lin Hao nodded and followed him back to the command center. As soon as they entered, someone switched the screen.

“Major Lin, see here, our current location is 130,000 kilometers from Blue Capital Star, not near any known route or commercial path. However, an unknown starship has suddenly appeared, only an 8-minute journey away from us, and it will intersect with us in 14 minutes.”

“How was it detected?”

“It was spotted 11 minutes after we exited a wormhole; the other party must have emerged from a small asteroid belt.”

“Have they identified themselves?”

“Communication failed; we can’t connect to their channel.”

After pondering for a few seconds, Major Lin instructed, “Continue along our normal route and wait until we can get an optical image of the other party. I’ll give further instructions then.”

“Yes, Major.”

The soldier operating the radar saluted.

…

Mu Fan now quietly leaned against a seat near the observation window, while the students once again grouped together in twos and threes.

For instance, Zhang Shaotang was on another side, Shi Sen was fifteen meters ahead of him, and the other nine people from Purple Jade Star talked softly behind him.

And White Hair… in front of him, suddenly exclaimed, like a madman.

“The view of the universe outside is truly mesmerizing…”

Mu Fan idly counted another meteorite flying past; he had already automatically blocked out the noisy White Hair.

Ding Chuan’s starship didn’t boast any flashy markings. For transport-type military products, low-profile was essential.

Thus, if anyone saw it, they would see just an ordinary starship traveling through the universe, possibly a mineral transport ship or a lone merchant vessel.

The tranquility of space travel was dull.

Moreover, they were nearly out of Blue Capital Star’s range, with no routes passing by, not even a chance to see the occasional ship that crossed paths.

However, at this moment, a speckled gray-painted ship approached from the side.

If one were to zoom out indefinitely, they would easily see that the trajectory of this ship and Ding Chuan’s starship intersected at a point right in front of them.

Minutes later, Mu Fan, who was leaning against the window, startled because within his field of vision, a slowly moving black dot appeared.

Of course, if it were stationary black, it wouldn’t be visible, but the flickering red glow behind it was clearly a ship’s thruster.

He actually saw another ship.

A smile appeared on Mu Fan’s face; he had grown a bit tired of those meteorites.

When several cadets began to notice the ship, Lin Hao in the command room also saw it and saw it more clearly.

The ship’s exterior was mottled, as if it had been pieced together from a scrap mechanical factory.

Yet, despite looking worn, it wasn’t damaged.

It was recognized as an “Icebreaker” warship—had this ship been modified?

“Please identify yourselves!”

At Lin Hao’s command, the deputy began attempting to establish communication.

“Beep, beep. Establishing dual communication.”

The green communication light lit up, and they actually connected!

A man with half his hair shaved and bulging muscles appeared in the communication video.

He squinted his eyes at the moment and glowered at the communication feed focused on Lin Hao.

Upon seeing this muscular man, Lin Hao’s brows also furrowed.

“Please identify yourselves!”

“Huh? Identify? You want me to identify?! Hahahaha, you’ve got me laughing here; asking a Star Thief to identify himself.” The muscular man suddenly burst out laughing exaggeratedly, then laughed towards someone behind him.

Laughter also came from the communicator.

“Alright, since you asked, I’ll tell you. My name is Maxi, occupation Star Thief, here to rob this lonely little fat sheep of yours. How’s that for an answer? Hmm, interstellar smugglers.”

It was a Star Thief…

Lin Hao was simply beyond words!

A gang of Star Thieves rushing up to rob them—this was truly excellent.

“Are you sure your brains aren’t fried?”

“Hahahaha, it’s your brain that must be fried! I stumbled upon this lonely little lamb!”

“How dare you rob a Federation military ship! You’ve got a death wish!”

The muscle-bound man faltered in expression, then burst into hysterical laughter, clutching his stomach.

“This smuggling ship of yours is pretty damn bold, posing as the military and acting the part. Fire a cannon, release a Mecha for me to see, and I, Maxi, will take off right away. Of course, if there’s no reaction from you in ten seconds, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

Lin Hao felt his temples throbbing at this moment; it was truly a joke!

They were honest Federation soldiers who were about to be robbed by a Star Thief out of nowhere—a profound disgrace.

“Fire at these interstellar scum.”

“Yes, Major.”

So Maxi actually saw several black holes open on the opposing ship’s hull, followed by the emergence of short gun barrels.

Bang, bang, bang!

A dozen or so not-too-large plumes of black smoke exploded around the Icebreaker warship.

The muscular man scratched his head, exchanged glances with his companions, and burst into hearty laughter.