Chapter 618: Chapter 637: Telling the Roommates the Truth
Michelle chimed in, "That’s what most of them think."
"Even if eight out of ten of them know that linking with a Mecha is already difficult enough for a freshman without the added weight, it wouldn’t matter." Jiang Qiuqiu knew their mindset all too well.
Liu Tingting said, "Then tomorrow, we’ll have Teacher Mao let them try your Light Armor! Let them see that even if they switch Mechas, they’ll still be at the bottom!"
"There’s no need. Teacher Mao will probably arrange it, and he’ll even make them apologize publicly. But even so, even if they lose, it’s not something to get worked up about."
"And that’s not enough to get worked up about?" Meng Chun asked, lying on her bed as if listening to a story, her eyes fixed on them.
Jiang Qiuqiu nodded slowly. "Right. It’s not exciting enough. That’s just a standard procedure."
"Do you know what would be truly exciting?"
The three of them shook their heads. Jiang Qiuqiu smiled and delivered a comeback straight out of a power fantasy novel. "After long-term training, I’ll be able to pilot a Light Armor and still wipe the floor with them, even defeating most of the people in our class who pilot Heavy Armor."
"Or... as a natural person, I manage to pilot a Heavy Armor, or even a heavy assault Mecha. That’s when they’ll truly feel like they’re lower than dirt."
Watching Jiang Qiuqiu say this so nonchalantly, Liu Tingting’s mind was racing—
’Alright, my Juju is about to make her move!’
’She’s definitely going to work hard in secret and then stun everyone!’
’Wolf Genes, Tiger Genes, Lion Genes—they’re all nothing!’
’Juju will suddenly grow huge in the middle of a crowd and stomp everyone under her feet!’
Just as she was getting excited, she heard a voice from the next bed. "But I don’t know if I can even complete the first small goal."
"Why wouldn’t you be able to complete the first one?"
"You can do it, Qiuqiu," Meng Chun added, analyzing the situation. "Light Armor has its own clear advantages. Those guys can’t even leverage the strengths of Heavy Armor, so beating them should be no problem for you."
Michelle said, "That’s right. You have to believe in yourself."
"You’re stronger than most."
"Of course I believe in myself. I’m just worried I might not have enough time."
Liu Tingting thought, ’Not enough time? What the heck does that mean?’
The three of them didn’t quite understand what she meant. Jiang Qiuqiu decided this was a good time to explain.
"Actually, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you guys."
"I’m not a permanent student in the Mecha Single Soldier System." The whole issue with her being a natural person had her roommates about to burst a blood vessel from worry. "What I mean is, when I enrolled, I received offers of admission from both the Mecha Single Soldier System and the Spirit Healing Department."
"According to Federation University’s rules, I can choose which department to enroll in, and then I have three months to apply for a transfer if it’s not a good fit."
At this point, everyone pretty much understood. "My intended major was in the Spirit Healing Department, but... well! I also really want to pilot a Mecha and battle across the sea of stars, so I came here out of curiosity to see what it was like."
"If all goes according to plan, I’ll be transferring departments in mid-April. That’s why I’m not sure if there will be enough time to compete in a real tournament with you all. I doubt they’ll teach us combat that quickly."
"Yeah, it’s not that fast. From what I understand, the group tournament is at the end of the academic year—"
’Wait, why am I even answering that? That’s not the point! The point is!!!’
"Qiuqiu, you’re leaving in a month and a half?!"
"You’re leaving?!"
"You’re not going to stay in the Mecha Single Soldier System?"
"...No, that’s not right." Liu Tingting felt her tone was off. "It’s a good thing you’re not staying here!" Her status as a natural person was a hindrance in the Mecha Soldier track, but it wouldn’t be an issue in the Spirit Healing Department. "You’ll definitely have much better prospects over there!"
’This is a Healer endorsed by Mrs. Ai’er herself!’
Michelle had the most complicated expression of all. ’Just came to try it out...’
’Even just trying it out, she made it into Class A?’
’I have to work harder too!’
"So, Qiuqiu... after you transfer, will you still live here?" Liu Tingting asked with a pitiful look on her face.
"The Spirit Healing Department isn’t too far from here. I really like the atmosphere in this dorm, so if the university allows it, I probably won’t move."
"!"
"That’s great!"
Liu Tingting visibly brightened up.
It was late. Jiang Qiuqiu turned off the lights in the dorm. "Alright, everyone get some sleep. You don’t have to worry about me anymore."
"Tomorrow is a new day!"
