Lin Zimao was of course not in the audience; he was a contestant and one of the top sixteen.
The opponent he faced today was still from the mecha combat department.
Lin Zimao studied the videos of his battles over the past week. His opponent played steadily in the knockout rounds, neither aggressive nor conservative. He was also good at observing his opponent's tactics and finding flaws in them and breaking them down one by one.
Those who can enter the top 16 are not students who can be easily underestimated. His opponent today is Liang Yuanyu, who is ranked sixth in the Mecha Combat Department. His fighting style is relatively low-key, just like his career. But if you are not careful, he will seize the opportunity and beat you, and he will never give his opponent a chance to turn the tables.
Is Lin Zimao afraid of him? Of course not.
What's more, Liang Yuanyu posted a message before the game about wanting to avenge Shen Youhui. The implication was that Lin Zimao bullied his friend and made him sick, and he wanted to get revenge for his friend!
The shouting before the game really aroused Lin Zimao's interest!
He really likes strong opponents, and hopes that they can bring him more excitement in the battle, otherwise the fight will be boring.
Of course, he did not look down on the other party.
The familiar system prompt sounded: "Entering combat mode, five, three, two, one, go!"
Lin Zimao did not replace his offensive mecha just because his opponent was good at both offense and defense. He had been using the J series model before, but today he did not use the J series, but instead changed to another series model in the offensive mecha, the K series offensive mecha K0808.
Although both JK series are offensive mechas, different series have different designs, are equipped with different shells, and have different functions. Generally, if an operator is accustomed to using the same type of mecha, it may be very inconvenient to switch to another series of mechas.
The map is in random mode. This time it is a storm map with flying sand and rocks, as well as garbage blown into the sky. If you are not careful, your vision may be blocked by the garbage. However, the current field of vision is not good and the visibility is too low.
And now there is a hard rule in the competition. In the quarter-finals, all AI functions are banned. This is mainly to prevent freshmen from relying too much on AI. Otherwise, when the mecha's energy is insufficient on the battlefield, their own behavioral abilities will deteriorate. Relying too much on AI is not a good thing.
Therefore, Lin Zimao currently has no way of using AI to detect whether there are any obstacles ahead.
The mecha he used today was gray overall, and its shape could be easily hidden in the flying sand and rocks.
His normal vision remained at a horizontal level, and he saw a green figure flash by on his right side. Lin Zimao quickly chased after it.
The green mecha is the one Liang Yuanyu usually uses. He is a cautious person and naturally will not easily change his playing style in an important game. The green mecha has strong defensive capabilities and is a type that can strike back first.
He was not reckless and kept a distance from the opponent so as not to be discovered. It would be easy for him to fall into the opponent's trap by following him, but if he was not discovered by the opponent, he could surprise the opponent.
Liang Yuanyu was indeed as cautious as he imagined. He hid from time to time and did not change his tactics. This meant that he had not yet noticed Lin Zimao who was following him.
Liang Yuanyu adhered to the principle of not attacking unless the enemy attacks, but Lin Zimao was doing two things at once. On the one hand, he observed his opponent, and on the other hand, he monitored the wind speed of the sandstorm. The data showed that the wind speed of the sandstorm was getting faster and faster. At the beginning, it was just a weak sandstorm, but now the dial showed that the wind speed was constantly increasing, and the terrain environment would become worse and worse.
Lin Zimao knew that he couldn't drag it out, because later on there was a possibility that both sides would be engulfed by a sandstorm, and the referee would rule that it was a draw, which meant that they would have to play the full three games. If Lin Zimao lost another game after the draw, then the two sides would have to play a full three games.
He didn't want to play the second game and wanted to go home and play with his cat.
The sandstorm weakened a little, a flash of green passed by, and the green mecha stopped in front the next moment. Liang Yuanyu carefully looked for Lin Zimao, but he didn't know that Lin Zimao had been following closely behind him and knew his whereabouts well.
Lin Zimao didn't hesitate for even half a second. He rushed straight behind the green mecha, got close to it, and quickly pressed a button that was not often used.
Maybe many people didn't find this special function when using the k0808 mecha, which can make a mecha lose strength within three seconds.
This function has a straightforward name, called force unloading. It means unloading the opponent's defense. This k0808 attack mecha is not often used because its attack ability is not too outstanding among many single-unit mechas, but Lin Zimao wants to use it for this moment!
With a whoosh, the green mecha's defense system suddenly lost control, and then Liang Yuanyu's mecha energy began to drop rapidly!
Liang Yuanyu was stunned, he quickly started the attack mode, but it was too late, his opponent Lin Zimao had already retreated to the blind spot of his sight, and threw all the shells at him. Liang Yuanyu's reaction speed has always been fast, but this time he was extremely struggling. The reason he could survive the knockout round was because of his self-proclaimed tenacious defense system, and then strike back.
This time he realized that he had kicked the iron plate, which was very hard, so he didn't even have the time to cry out in pain!
Although today is only the quarter-finals, the school has made sufficient preparations for the competition and is very professional.
Not only was there a host on the scene, but two commentators were also invited to give explanations for tonight's game.
As the contestants' movements became faster, their speaking speed also increased, twice as fast as normal speaking speed, which is almost the same as watching videos at twice the speed.
Excited commentator A: "Oh my god, Liang Yuanyu is under control!"
Calm commentator B: "Lin Zimao used the K0808 model today, which is a model rarely used in competitions. When he picked it up today, I thought he was scared in front of Liang Yuanyu. The fact is that I am too young. Lin Zimao is still the Lin Zimao that everyone is familiar with."
Calm commentator B: "Maybe many people don't know why Liang Yuanyu suddenly paused. Because K0808 has a function called force unloading, which can remove the defense system of the mecha. Originally, this function was used by those who were seriously injured and fainted on the front line, but still had the mecha's defense system turned on. K0808 is a battlefield nurse among offensive mechas. I didn't expect Lin Zimao to use this function."
Excited commentator A: "He's so awesome! Oh my god, who would have thought! Who would have thought that he would use a mecha that was abandoned and covered in dust! And he made perfect use of the features of the mecha, what on earth was he thinking!"
Excited commentator A: "Let's take a look at his next performance! Another simple and neat ending to the battle!"
Excited commentator A: "Three minutes and twenty seconds! Oh my God! Is he still good?"
At this time, Liang Yuanyu could not bear the excitement of the tour guide. In front of his eyes, besides a flash of fire, there was also the blue letter "defeat"!
The time was three minutes and twenty seconds, and he thought more than ten minutes had just passed. It turned out that he overestimated himself and underestimated Lin Zimao.
Liang Yuanyu took a deep breath. He had underestimated this classmate from another department. At the same time, he felt a great deal of pressure and powerlessness. The oncoming attack frightened him. If he really got into a space battle and encountered such a powerful attack, he might die on the spot.
Ji Chen, who was sitting in the audience, patted Jiang Xuan's arm and said, "See, see, the junior student I admire is very good and a good match for me."
Jiang Xuan didn't understand why he was so excited about a stranger he had never met before.
However, the match just now was indeed thrilling. If the winner had hesitated for half a second, he might have missed the opportunity, but he grasped the change in that instant. He is indeed an extraordinary junior.
Jiang Xuan became slightly interested: "Which department is he from?"
Ji Chen sighed: "Mecha maintenance department, I don't understand how he can go to the mecha maintenance department with his ability."
Jiang Xuan didn't know since he didn't know the other person.
There are two minutes left until the next round begins.
The screen quickly displays the energy consumption and output of both parties, with all the details clearly visible.
Jiang Xuan was stunned when he saw the name of the red team's contestant on the screen.
Same name
Maybe he was too tired and his eyes were blurry.
Jiang Xuan frowned slightly, then looked at the screen intently. He saw a name that couldn't be more familiar: Lin Zimao from Mecha Maintenance Team 2.
His hips were suddenly hit by something, and they started to thump.
At this moment, he wanted to rush into the simulation cabin to see if it was Lin Zimao inside.
Jiang Xuan was a little dazed. He suddenly stood up and looked at the simulation cabin which was not open to the public in transparent mode.
He stood up a little abruptly. Ji Chen was stunned and asked him, "Why, are you in a hurry?"
Jiang Xuan realized that he had lost his composure and sat back down: "It's okay, I just wanted to go to the bathroom. The game is about to start, so I won't go for now."
Ji Chen usually only listened to him speaking a few words at a time, so he was a little uncomfortable when he suddenly explained the reasons to him.
Maybe he had persisted for so many years and finally warmed up his friend's heart? Maybe this is the power of friendship!
I don’t know if it’s the power of friendship, but Jiang Xuan felt a little dazed at this moment.
He took a breath, calmed himself, and once again thought of what Lin Zimao had asked him a week ago if he wanted to watch the game.
His response at the time was that he was not very interested.
If he hadn't answered like that that day, did he know in advance that Lin Zimao participated in the simulation cabin competition
I felt a sudden panic for no reason.
Seeing Jiang Xuan pursed his lips and said nothing, Ji Chen did not disturb him, thinking that he was thinking about the design drawings, but he did not notice that his friend was clasping his hands tightly on his knees.
The second game begins!
The commentator speculated that Lin Zimao had used the k0808 tactic in the previous round and might not use it again, because Liang Yuanyu was a player who knew how to reflect, and he would definitely find a way to avoid it.
But the commentator guessed wrong, Lin Zimao still chose k0808 in the second game!
Liang Yuanyu did find a way to change his approach during the three minutes of rest.
At the beginning, the game randomly selected the mildest wetland. Because there was water, in Lin Zimao's eyes, this scene looked very beautiful and soft.
But when the fight really started, his actions were not gentle towards the wetland.
There is nowhere to hide in the wetland, but if the mecha is trapped in the wetland, it will be absorbed and continue to sink. It can get up, but the energy consumption will increase.
Liang Yuanyu had a good idea. He wanted to lure Lin Zimao into the wetland, pin him down there and beat him up!
However, he could not get close to Lin Zimao because he had a force-dissipating function on his body that made him wary.
Lin Zimao could guess Liang Yuanyu's thoughts. Since the other party thought so, he lured the enemy deeper.
Shells from both sides were flying around each other, and there was enough space for both sides to fire at each other or dodge.
When Liang Yuanyu felt that there was no progress in fighting like this, he discovered that the distance between him and Lin Zimao was very close!
Lin Zimao suddenly accelerated and rushed towards him, pushing him down!
Once again, he was unloaded!
The next second, all that was left in front of Liang Yuanyu's eyes was the mud on his face and the loud roar of artillery shells in his ears!
This time it should be more than five minutes, right
Looking at the time on the screen again, Liang Yuanyu cursed: Damn!
I have clearly studied his fighting style, but I still can't catch up with his speed at all, nor can I figure out his thoughts. This Lin Zimao is poisonous!
At the same time, commentator A shouted: "Three seconds faster than the first game!"
"Lin Zimao, he won again!"
“Wow, what a fantastic match!
"Let me interview him!"
After Lin Zimao lifted the isolated voice, he heard warm applause and whistles.
He stepped out of the simulation cabin, and the applause seemed to get louder.
Lin Zimao glanced at the audience with a calm expression, and when he saw Liang Yuanyu coming out, the two shook hands.
Liang Yuanyu wanted to say something, but he had already become the defeated general, so he could only remain silent. However, Lin Zimao nodded.
The host first gave Liang Yuanyu a brief interview, while Lin Zimao stood behind waiting.
A man with slicked-back hair and a quality shirt stood in front of him: "Hello, junior, your game today was amazing."
Lin Zimao replied politely and distantly: "Thank you."
Ji Chen continued: "I am Ji Chen, a sophomore in the command department. I admire your operational skills. Can I add your social account so we can communicate with each other?"
Lin Zimao was about to refuse outright, but he saw Jiang Xuan, who was emitting cold air all over his body, standing behind Ji Chen. He turned to Ji Chen and smiled: "Okay."
Jiang Xuan: “…” The pickled cucumbers he had for dinner might have expired, and his stomach was feeling a little sour now.