42. Rhythm
The sudden demise of Hu Luobu caught everyone off guard, including Hu Luobu himself. Before being eliminated, he had already noticed the position of another mech. However, he never expected that a silent mecha was lurking in the shadows. Just as he aimed at someone else through his scope, he was struck down with a single shot.
And that shot was fired from a 60% charged sniper artillery mecha.
In the arena, the more energy an artillery mecha's sniper cannon uses, the greater the energy consumption. Especially in the later stages where providing support to teammates is crucial, every artillery mecha pilot must master the energy usage of each shot. Using 60% of the energy for a shot, if it doesn't hit the target, it means wasting the energy equivalent of two shots. Normal artillery mecha pilots wouldn't take such a risk.
Yet this individual not only took the risk but also successfully eliminated Hu Luobu, as if they were certain the shot would hit.
Many people gathered to watch Chi Lizi's livestream, including some from mecha bases who were collecting information. Seeing this, they relayed the information back to their respective bases, prompting many professional mecha pilots to rush to the livestream.
Ke Lin from the YDS Base observed the situation and immediately went to the training room, instructing someone to access Hu Luobu's perspective.
Hu Luobu had already been eliminated, and he could only spectate through Chi Lizi's view. "This artillery is quite fearsome. I completely didn't notice his position."
This wasn't a stealth mecha; any movement by an artillery mecha would leave traces from its thrusters. Either it would be exposed on radar or its audible cues would be detected. However, this artillery mecha hadn't appeared at all in this chaotic battle, as if every movement was calculated perfectly.
Upon understanding the situation, Ke Lin frowned and said, "You've fallen into a trap. When entering the chaotic battle, you already fell into their rhythm. Chi Lizi's initial speculation was correct. This person is indeed part of a five-person team. He can move so smoothly right under your noses. I'm afraid all of his teammates are his eyes."
The team battles league is about to begin, and all mecha pilots are on the research lists of various mecha bases. Outstanding artillery mecha pilots wouldn't naturally be overlooked. The YDS Base had already held meetings to study the excellent artillery mecha pilots from the Dawn Galaxy. However, they had never encountered this style of artillery mecha before, along with such teamwork.
Using the entire team as the eyes for an artillery mecha is a combat approach centered around artillery mechas, but this team is peculiar. They didn't protect the core mecha, which is the central role of such a strategy. All their actions bear an eerie lack of coordination.
He has also competed in the Dawn Galaxy Mecha League for two years and has never encountered a team with this style of combat. It's highly likely that they're from another galaxy.
"Is Chi Lizi livestreaming?" Ke Lin asked.
Hu Luobu replied, "Yeah, I ran into him while solo queuing, a full team."
Ke Lin responded, "It's not just me who noticed. This artillery mecha has strong individual skills, might even surpass Ace."
Across the StarNet, everyone's attention was fixed on Chi Lizi's perspective. A regular virtual battlefield match suddenly became the center of everyone's attention.
"Darn, this kind of artillery mecha gives me goosebumps!"
"Trouble, Hu Luobu got taken down. Could this person be a big shot from another galaxy using a smurf account!?"
"S-rank rating. That must be the game's AI detecting a professional mecha pilot."
Hu Luobu couldn't speak after dying. He couldn't use the IP backstage like his teammates to chat while observing. He immediately rushed to Chi Lizi's livestream.
"YDS-obo: You punk, hang in there, don't get knocked out!"
The pressure on Chi Lizi intensified after Hu Luobu's death. Whoever could eliminate Hu Luobu in an instant was definitely above his level. Moreover, the opponent might be from another galaxy's team. "I'm certain this guy started solo. There was absolutely no one around him for support. This team doesn't have coordination; they're just messing around—"
Before he could finish speaking, a kill notification suddenly popped up in a perspective they hadn't seen.
[Player qpdik03 eliminates player la123]
"03??? Is that player 01's teammate?"
"Damn, they got Ace's control teammate!"
"Wait, if 01 is using artillery, what's 03??? A stealth mecha? Vanguard??"
Upon seeing this, Chi Lizi suddenly felt as if an unknown predator was watching him on a real contaminated battlefield. "... They are coordinating."
"Lina?" Ace looked surprisingly toward his teammate's position, but she couldn't respond anymore. He quickly located Lina's position before she got eliminated and noticed a certain mech. "Damn, when did it appear there?"
He was certain that a close-range attack on Lina was impossible. Control mechs are the least afraid of close combat, and Lina carries two control weapons on her. She can always escape when approached... It must be elimination by long-range mechs.
If 01, the artillery mecha, didn't escape, then 03 could only be the control mech.
A control mecha that can solo kill opponents...?
Behind a building, the female mecha pilot, Lu Xi, operated her mecha to stay in place. She hadn't wasted a single shot from her three previous rounds. Two shots from her water bullets immobilized the enemy mech, and then she used a continuous burning shot to gradually eliminate la123.
In her field of view, her radar perspective was incredibly clear, yet she hadn't left this area from start to finish.
During the previous coordination with You Su, she always felt a sense of struggle. You Su's combat strategy was vastly different from her previous partner, Xu Yaojun. Xu Yaojun was too slow, while You Su was too fast, and this kind of speed wasn't about physical speed. For instance, other artillery mecha pilots would have a judgment interval when locking on and firing after aiming, but You Su didn't. He almost hit the target as soon as he aimed.
This wasn't something that could be resolved through teamwork or coordination. A gap in strategy was a formidable obstacle.
Originally, control mechs were meant to assist teammates in achieving kills. If she couldn't keep up with You Su's strategy, she would become detached from him and the rest of the team, rendering her support ineffective. She had no problems with any other member of KID, but she couldn't keep up with You Su. For the first time, she felt challenged. Later, their coach, Jiang Simiao, found a way to slow down You Su's pace, allowing them to cooperate with each other. However, she found herself uncomfortable with this approach.
You Su's gunplay should have been relentless, instead of being weakened due to their team's adjustments.
However, today, for the first time, she found the rhythm to keep up with You Su.
She didn't need to protect her teammates. Her field of vision suddenly expanded, and she didn't have to be constantly ready to use control bullets to support teammates or attack and evade. This gave her ample time to observe the area. She only needed to protect herself and serve as an alternative pair of eyes for her teammates.
Having a habit of assisting teammates for a long time, her attention to certain environments was exceptionally clear. While teammates always focused on enemies, she kept an eye on both teammates and the surroundings.
So, when there was a change in the environment around You Su, she was like a sparrow perched at the back, observing what was happening outside the main scene. She noticed the control mech, Lian123, which had always been providing cover and assistance.
The maneuvering control mecha was susceptible to stray bullets, so this mecha pilot should be fairly strong to have survived the recent barrage. Seeing that the mecha evaded and waited as if receiving orders, she didn't want to let this opportunity slip. Since this mecha was on You Su's route, she decided to open fire.
After eliminating la123, Lu Xi quickly found herself in the crosshairs of a sniper cannon. She evaded the attack in a fluster. "Sorry, I exposed myself."
However, You Su spoke up, "No, you did well."
He looked at a certain perspective in his field of view. Lu Xi had found a breakthrough point for them.
At that moment, You Su, who had been in flight mode, smoothly transitioned to aiming while flying. He swiftly located the position of an artillery mecha, using precision aim and firing!
The beam of the sniper cannon shot out and hit the artillery mecha.
In Chi Lizi's view, he witnessed this spectacle. The flying artillery mecha fired while moving at high speed and scored a hit. "This person's strength... is terrifying!"
“Honestly... I've only seen this kind of playstyle from a single combatant next door.”
“In a team battle, daring to aim while flying at high speeds, the enemies' teammates didn't turn him into Swiss cheese!!”
“But he actually did it! His teammate, 03, even took down the enemy's teammate!”
“F*ck! Lizi, you can't be eliminated. Keep a close watch on them for me!”
In an instant, Chi Lizi received concern from netizens and fellow mecha pilots from the Dawn Galaxy. "F*ck, am I a camera? Can I keep up with him?! He's someone who dares to aim while flying at high speeds!"
“What's wrong with being a camera?!”
“YDS-obo: Being a camera is even harder for you? Otherwise you should lie down?”
“Gale-zhao: Lizi, stay strong, we're coming over with Gale to watch! My leader says your skills can definitely hold up.”
“Qi Sicheng said you can handle it. If you can't, you'd embarrass Black Crow (dog head).”
“Aiya, don't worry, guys. At the very least, Lizi is a stealthy mech. Evading shouldn't be a problem!”
Chi Lizi: "???"
On the other side, the Artillery mecha that was hit by You Su had quickly retreated. KID's mechs returned to their designated positions. Ji Qingfeng and Lin Yao were positioned on the outskirts, just at the entrance. Ji Qingfeng remarked, "There are more mechs getting eliminated, and some of the outer mechs are coming this way."
Lin Yao got interested, "Is it our turn? Don't worry, we'll definitely play good goalkeepers."
You Su glanced at the control mecha that had been following him at a certain distance and said to Lu Xi, "You did well. We probably need another shot. Keep an eye on it for me."
Lu Xi moved to a safer position and immediately responded, "Got it."
Ying Chenlin noticed a mecha disappearing from You Su's field of view and suggested, "Change your position, circle around to the area with the mechanical chimneys."
You Su was about to fly in the opposite direction and asked in response, "Why?"
"I'm familiar with this map. It's about 80% similar to the abandoned factory in the single-combat zone. While you were evading, I studied the map." Ying Chenlin had an intuition. The instinct he developed during battles as a lone combatant seemed to be triggered while coordinating actions with You Su from the same perspective. "If you trust my words, go there."
You Su questioned, "Are you so sure?"
Ying Chenlin answered, "I'm guessing."
For some reason, You Su sensed something peculiar in Ying Chenlin's calm tone.
It wasn't the confident and composed tone he usually heard, but rather a different kind – one of confident decisiveness.
Ying Chenlin continued, "I'm guessing, but he will definitely go there."
TN:
Aren’t they basically cheating by having Chenlin direct them like this? Or maybe it’s allowed in this game setting. I guess will find out later in official battles.
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42. Rhythm
The sudden demise of Hu Luobu caught everyone off guard, including Hu Luobu himself. Before being eliminated, he had already noticed the position of another mech. However, he never expected that a silent mecha was lurking in the shadows. Just as he aimed at someone else through his scope, he was struck down with a single shot.
And that shot was fired from a 60% charged sniper artillery mecha.
In the arena, the more energy an artillery mecha's sniper cannon uses, the greater the energy consumption. Especially in the later stages where providing support to teammates is crucial, every artillery mecha pilot must master the energy usage of each shot. Using 60% of the energy for a shot, if it doesn't hit the target, it means wasting the energy equivalent of two shots. Normal artillery mecha pilots wouldn't take such a risk.
Yet this individual not only took the risk but also successfully eliminated Hu Luobu, as if they were certain the shot would hit.
Many people gathered to watch Chi Lizi's livestream, including some from mecha bases who were collecting information. Seeing this, they relayed the information back to their respective bases, prompting many professional mecha pilots to rush to the livestream.
Ke Lin from the YDS Base observed the situation and immediately went to the training room, instructing someone to access Hu Luobu's perspective.
Hu Luobu had already been eliminated, and he could only spectate through Chi Lizi's view. "This artillery is quite fearsome. I completely didn't notice his position."
This wasn't a stealth mecha; any movement by an artillery mecha would leave traces from its thrusters. Either it would be exposed on radar or its audible cues would be detected. However, this artillery mecha hadn't appeared at all in this chaotic battle, as if every movement was calculated perfectly.
Upon understanding the situation, Ke Lin frowned and said, "You've fallen into a trap. When entering the chaotic battle, you already fell into their rhythm. Chi Lizi's initial speculation was correct. This person is indeed part of a five-person team. He can move so smoothly right under your noses. I'm afraid all of his teammates are his eyes."
The team battles league is about to begin, and all mecha pilots are on the research lists of various mecha bases. Outstanding artillery mecha pilots wouldn't naturally be overlooked. The YDS Base had already held meetings to study the excellent artillery mecha pilots from the Dawn Galaxy. However, they had never encountered this style of artillery mecha before, along with such teamwork.
Using the entire team as the eyes for an artillery mecha is a combat approach centered around artillery mechas, but this team is peculiar. They didn't protect the core mecha, which is the central role of such a strategy. All their actions bear an eerie lack of coordination.
He has also competed in the Dawn Galaxy Mecha League for two years and has never encountered a team with this style of combat. It's highly likely that they're from another galaxy.
"Is Chi Lizi livestreaming?" Ke Lin asked.
Hu Luobu replied, "Yeah, I ran into him while solo queuing, a full team."
Ke Lin responded, "It's not just me who noticed. This artillery mecha has strong individual skills, might even surpass Ace."
Across the StarNet, everyone's attention was fixed on Chi Lizi's perspective. A regular virtual battlefield match suddenly became the center of everyone's attention.
"Darn, this kind of artillery mecha gives me goosebumps!"
"Trouble, Hu Luobu got taken down. Could this person be a big shot from another galaxy using a smurf account!?"
"S-rank rating. That must be the game's AI detecting a professional mecha pilot."
Hu Luobu couldn't speak after dying. He couldn't use the IP backstage like his teammates to chat while observing. He immediately rushed to Chi Lizi's livestream.
"YDS-obo: You punk, hang in there, don't get knocked out!"
The pressure on Chi Lizi intensified after Hu Luobu's death. Whoever could eliminate Hu Luobu in an instant was definitely above his level. Moreover, the opponent might be from another galaxy's team. "I'm certain this guy started solo. There was absolutely no one around him for support. This team doesn't have coordination; they're just messing around—"
Before he could finish speaking, a kill notification suddenly popped up in a perspective they hadn't seen.
[Player qpdik03 eliminates player la123]
"03??? Is that player 01's teammate?"
"Damn, they got Ace's control teammate!"
"Wait, if 01 is using artillery, what's 03??? A stealth mecha? Vanguard??"
Upon seeing this, Chi Lizi suddenly felt as if an unknown predator was watching him on a real contaminated battlefield. "... They are coordinating."
"Lina?" Ace looked surprisingly toward his teammate's position, but she couldn't respond anymore. He quickly located Lina's position before she got eliminated and noticed a certain mech. "Damn, when did it appear there?"
He was certain that a close-range attack on Lina was impossible. Control mechs are the least afraid of close combat, and Lina carries two control weapons on her. She can always escape when approached... It must be elimination by long-range mechs.
If 01, the artillery mecha, didn't escape, then 03 could only be the control mech.
A control mecha that can solo kill opponents...?
Behind a building, the female mecha pilot, Lu Xi, operated her mecha to stay in place. She hadn't wasted a single shot from her three previous rounds. Two shots from her water bullets immobilized the enemy mech, and then she used a continuous burning shot to gradually eliminate la123.
In her field of view, her radar perspective was incredibly clear, yet she hadn't left this area from start to finish.
During the previous coordination with You Su, she always felt a sense of struggle. You Su's combat strategy was vastly different from her previous partner, Xu Yaojun. Xu Yaojun was too slow, while You Su was too fast, and this kind of speed wasn't about physical speed. For instance, other artillery mecha pilots would have a judgment interval when locking on and firing after aiming, but You Su didn't. He almost hit the target as soon as he aimed.
This wasn't something that could be resolved through teamwork or coordination. A gap in strategy was a formidable obstacle.
Originally, control mechs were meant to assist teammates in achieving kills. If she couldn't keep up with You Su's strategy, she would become detached from him and the rest of the team, rendering her support ineffective. She had no problems with any other member of KID, but she couldn't keep up with You Su. For the first time, she felt challenged. Later, their coach, Jiang Simiao, found a way to slow down You Su's pace, allowing them to cooperate with each other. However, she found herself uncomfortable with this approach.
You Su's gunplay should have been relentless, instead of being weakened due to their team's adjustments.
However, today, for the first time, she found the rhythm to keep up with You Su.
She didn't need to protect her teammates. Her field of vision suddenly expanded, and she didn't have to be constantly ready to use control bullets to support teammates or attack and evade. This gave her ample time to observe the area. She only needed to protect herself and serve as an alternative pair of eyes for her teammates.
Having a habit of assisting teammates for a long time, her attention to certain environments was exceptionally clear. While teammates always focused on enemies, she kept an eye on both teammates and the surroundings.
So, when there was a change in the environment around You Su, she was like a sparrow perched at the back, observing what was happening outside the main scene. She noticed the control mech, Lian123, which had always been providing cover and assistance.
The maneuvering control mecha was susceptible to stray bullets, so this mecha pilot should be fairly strong to have survived the recent barrage. Seeing that the mecha evaded and waited as if receiving orders, she didn't want to let this opportunity slip. Since this mecha was on You Su's route, she decided to open fire.
After eliminating la123, Lu Xi quickly found herself in the crosshairs of a sniper cannon. She evaded the attack in a fluster. "Sorry, I exposed myself."
However, You Su spoke up, "No, you did well."
He looked at a certain perspective in his field of view. Lu Xi had found a breakthrough point for them.
At that moment, You Su, who had been in flight mode, smoothly transitioned to aiming while flying. He swiftly located the position of an artillery mecha, using precision aim and firing!
The beam of the sniper cannon shot out and hit the artillery mecha.
In Chi Lizi's view, he witnessed this spectacle. The flying artillery mecha fired while moving at high speed and scored a hit. "This person's strength... is terrifying!"
“Honestly... I've only seen this kind of playstyle from a single combatant next door.”
“In a team battle, daring to aim while flying at high speeds, the enemies' teammates didn't turn him into Swiss cheese!!”
“But he actually did it! His teammate, 03, even took down the enemy's teammate!”
“F*ck! Lizi, you can't be eliminated. Keep a close watch on them for me!”
In an instant, Chi Lizi received concern from netizens and fellow mecha pilots from the Dawn Galaxy. "F*ck, am I a camera? Can I keep up with him?! He's someone who dares to aim while flying at high speeds!"
“What's wrong with being a camera?!”
“YDS-obo: Being a camera is even harder for you? Otherwise you should lie down?”
“Gale-zhao: Lizi, stay strong, we're coming over with Gale to watch! My leader says your skills can definitely hold up.”
“Qi Sicheng said you can handle it. If you can't, you'd embarrass Black Crow (dog head).”
“Aiya, don't worry, guys. At the very least, Lizi is a stealthy mech. Evading shouldn't be a problem!”
Chi Lizi: "???"
On the other side, the Artillery mecha that was hit by You Su had quickly retreated. KID's mechs returned to their designated positions. Ji Qingfeng and Lin Yao were positioned on the outskirts, just at the entrance. Ji Qingfeng remarked, "There are more mechs getting eliminated, and some of the outer mechs are coming this way."
Lin Yao got interested, "Is it our turn? Don't worry, we'll definitely play good goalkeepers."
You Su glanced at the control mecha that had been following him at a certain distance and said to Lu Xi, "You did well. We probably need another shot. Keep an eye on it for me."
Lu Xi moved to a safer position and immediately responded, "Got it."
Ying Chenlin noticed a mecha disappearing from You Su's field of view and suggested, "Change your position, circle around to the area with the mechanical chimneys."
You Su was about to fly in the opposite direction and asked in response, "Why?"
"I'm familiar with this map. It's about 80% similar to the abandoned factory in the single-combat zone. While you were evading, I studied the map." Ying Chenlin had an intuition. The instinct he developed during battles as a lone combatant seemed to be triggered while coordinating actions with You Su from the same perspective. "If you trust my words, go there."
You Su questioned, "Are you so sure?"
Ying Chenlin answered, "I'm guessing."
For some reason, You Su sensed something peculiar in Ying Chenlin's calm tone.
It wasn't the confident and composed tone he usually heard, but rather a different kind – one of confident decisiveness.
Ying Chenlin continued, "I'm guessing, but he will definitely go there."
TN:
Aren’t they basically cheating by having Chenlin direct them like this? Or maybe it’s allowed in this game setting. I guess will find out later in official battles.
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