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"Next, I'll introduce you to the functions of these buttons and toggles... This controls the forward and backward movement of the left and right legs, this is..."

[You are currently learning "Scholarship - Specialty Vehicle (Armed Mecha) Piloting," progress 50%.]

[The learning progress for "Scholarship - Specialty Vehicle (Armed Mecha) Piloting" has met the requirements; the subordinate "Knowledge Point - Basic Mecha Maneuvering" has been unlocked.]

[Current unlock required: Universal Experience *1000. After unlocking this knowledge point, the next stage "Knowledge Point - Advanced Mecha Maneuvering" will be initiated.]

"You've just started mech pilot training, and it's already impressive that you are memorizing all these key positions and lever functions so quickly. Of course, I have tentatively positioned you as a 'battle mech pilot,' so it's acceptable if you only remember the functions related to 'actions' for now.

I also have an operation manual here for you; you can read it in your free time when you go back, but remember... don't lose it. Although it's not extremely important, it is still classified as city confidential."

"Hmm..." Bai E nodded, holding the booklet, "When can we begin official training?"

The instructor was taken aback, "Have you memorized the functions of these operation modules?"

Bai E blinked, "Pretty much."

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[Acquired Knowledge Point - Basic Mecha Maneuvering.]

[Basic Mecha Maneuvering: From now on, you can perform all standard actions of mechanical operation mechas with a complexity of "moderate."]

The instructor raised an eyebrow in disbelief, "You remembered the main mech pilot's control modules as well?"

"Yeah."

"???"

The instructor squinted and stared into Bai E's eyes, "Are you sure?"

"How about... we try it?" Bai E said cautiously.

The instructor fell silent, saying nothing.

This was a talent Hamilton had made an exception to promote; perhaps there really was something special about him.

But everyone else has to memorize for days; you've memorized it just like that?

I want to see how much of a genius you truly are!

"Fine!" The instructor suddenly broke the silence, "I'll work with you."

It is said that only with the ultimate implicit understanding between two mech pilots can a mecha be perfectly operated, but in fact, if one can fully accommodate and understand the other, the result displayed can be just as flawless.

If one feels everything about piloting a mecha is so smooth it's unimaginable, it isn't necessarily due to the pairing; it might be that their partner's comprehensive grasp utterly outmatches.

Now, let you feel the superior consideration from an instructor.

"You'll start as the main mech pilot."

In the basic training of mechas, the main mech pilot always takes the lead, while the battle mech pilot is more responsible for coordinating limbs, arms, and other parts.

Undoubtedly, it demands more thought from the battle mech pilot to align with the main mech pilot's actions.

The main mech pilot, in turn, needs to plan the actions for the training targets.

There are various targets in the training as well.

Upon confirming the start of the training challenge, the simulation pods' screens in front of them slowly brightened from dark, revealing a challenge scene filmed on location—

Within glass windows constructed from grey-black steel at all sides, a gigantic tree lying on the ground came into view.

Step over it!

A simple action, yet when performed with a mech operated mechanically, it breaks down into several separate movements that must be executed one by one.

For new mech pilots, even a mere stepping action often causes them to panic.

Planning a sequence of fluid movements also takes thoughtful consideration.

This is normal...

The instructor relaxed his posture, quietly waiting, knowing it won't be so quick...

...how did he start moving already?!

The mech status display on the simulation pod's screen showed he directly activated the right leg...

The shockingly startled instructor instantly sat up straight, his hands catching up with the control sticks, swinging the mech's arms to maintain balance.

"Click-click-click~"

The mechanical structure emitted various sounds of gears meshing, and the simulation pod's screen showed the gigantic tree obstacle lying behind them.

Passed... have we passed?

Just like that?

Although as the initial challenge of basic training it wasn't particularly difficult, how could you, a mech pilot who has just touched the controls, pass it like this?

Gazing at the giant tree now behind them, the instructor fell into contemplation—

Is this really your first time?

Bai E did not stop.

The simulated cabin screen was not merely a display of one segment; one challenge followed another, naturally preventing any pause.

The mech strode forward, the actual scenery outside the window and the cameras in all directions within the cabin simulating the forward progression.

Even the instructor, with his solid fundamental skills, maintained subconscious control over the mech despite his astonishment.

Jumping, leaping, climbing...

One by one, the challenge objectives were tackled.

Unbelievably smooth.

For the instructor, the content of the novice training was something he was thoroughly bored with, something he could complete even on autopilot using muscle memory alone.

So, the instructor really did switch off his brain...

His full attention was on Bai E at the mech pilot controls beside him.

Incredibly stable.

Although he was merely executing a series of basic maneuvers, he did so seriously and accurately.

More crucial was the fluidity of movement; the screen showed the mech's forward strides steady and unwavering, continuously moving ahead.

Many soldiers, even after one or two months of training, would still falter and pause to think about how to tackle these basic training stages – the complex control rods and intricate maneuver analysis often required considerable mental effort.

But him... It was as if he had ingrained mech piloting into his instincts.

Was this really his first encounter with mech controls?

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It was too incredible!

Hmm... why is he frowning?

Has he finally encountered a challenging stage?

The instructor's spirit was jolted as he caught a glimpse of a subtle change in Bai E's expression.

...

It's too slow...

Bai E slightly knit his brows.

The difficulty of the basic training was quite foundational, teaching one how to run, jump, climb, and turn... It was like an alien species, taking its first awkward steps in a human body.

It reminded Bai E of the many idiot-proof new player tutorials he encountered while gaming.

To many players with even a slight talent, the teachings of those tutorials were meaningless even if it was their first encounter with the game.

It was like an old lady's footbinding cloth, stinky and long.

And they still wouldn't let you skip... Training was making him sleepy.

Then, why not speed things up?

Bai E lightly pushed with his right hand—

Energy supply shifted up, scaling to the third stage.

Legs accelerated, the screen in the simulated cabin began to rush towards his eyes at high speed.

"Hey, hey, hey?"

The instructor reacted instinctively, swinging the mech's arms to balance its center of gravity, "What are you planning to do?"

No one had ever used more than a single-gear energy output in the novice basic training before.

It's too fast, you won't be able to handle it!

A half-body height demolished wall loomed nearby, and the speeding mech looked set to crash into it.

With no control over the decision, the instructor could only watch helplessly as the simulated mech hurtled forward...

...and then it soared into the air.

The mech's legs kicked off to the side, and the belated instructor hurriedly controlled the arms to brace against the top of the crumbling wall.

The simulated damaged wall exhibited realistic texture and collapsed instantly under the colossal force of the mech, fortunately, the brief moment of leverage was enough to deem the mech successfully hurdled over the broken wall.

In a display only visible to the instructor, the mech's hurdle was replayed from various angles in the observer's view.

Watching the mech elegantly clear the wall in the screen, the instructor felt a tinge of pride.

'Good thing I'm a cut above.'

Even when cooperating with Bai E's abrupt ideas and actions, he managed to respond in time and make the necessary adjustments.

Who else could execute such a perfect arm-supported hurdle?

Um...

How come the screen still shows rapid progress in the corner of his eye?