Chapter 98: First Timer Piloting a Real Robot

Translator:Kingbao, ERROR666Editor:DarkGem

Yao Si couldn't be blamed for forgetting those guys since their trip was assigned to them by the Elders Council. Once she was back, she assumed that they would be called back as well. However, due to a certain nanny dad's temper, the Elders Council had been occupied with the reconstruction of the majestic palace. They had tossed thefour of them far to the back of their minds.

Yao Si was at a loss for words; she instantly instructed Yan Xuan to get them back from the planet Shadow. She even waited for them at the pier to prevent anymore accidents from occurring. The moment she caught sight of them, she had to do a double take.

Er... Who are these bandits? What happened to them onplanet Shadow?

"What happened?"

It didn'tmake sense. Even though they were above the 800th generation, theywere all relatively skilled. A primitive planet such as Shadowshouldn't have possessedany creatures which couldinjure them. How exactly had they then endedup in such a miserable state?

"Your Highness..."

They inhaled simultaneouslyupon catching sight of her, looking more miserable than before. After take glances at each other, they started to speak oneafter the other.

"Your Highness, you actually came to get us personally. This is...so touching."

"I'm glad you made it back on time. We will seekpunishment for the failed mission."

"Yes, we actually failed to watch you properly, betraying His Majesty's trust. It was extremely unfaithful of us,andwe are willing to accept any punishment that awaits us."

"Your Highness, could you present us with our punishment?"

"Is it to hack us to pieces or to put us to eternal sleep? Will His Majesty doit personally?"

"..."Yao Si.

Heh, so this is what they have been worried about, what pushed them to this state? What kind of image does Mu Xuan have in the bloodlings'eyes?

"Enough, the incident was my fault and it has nothing to do with you guys." Yao Si pattedtheir shoulders to comfort them."Don't worry, I'll take care of Mu Xuan. It'll be fine."Most of his anger had already been expressed at Chatterbox Qin,sothere won't be much left for you guys.

Thefour'seyes lit up instantly, bringing life back into them.

"Really? Your Highness!"

"That's great, Your Highness. Thank you for sparing our lives!"

"Oh my, thesetwo months worth of worry have really taken a toll on my mental health."

"Your Highness, you're amazing. Iwish you a long life,Your Highness. Are you heading back for lunch now?"

F*ck. Nephew Gu, could you forget about it at least once?!

Yao Si couldn't be bothered about them any longerand turnedto return home because...it really was going to be lunchtime soon. After leaving the pier, she was met with a familiar figure.

Eh, isn't that Sister Luo Ying?

"Luo..."

"Shucheng!"

Yao Si was about to call out to her,but the woman jumped forward and dashed into the arms of someone behind her. This was the first time Yao Si was neglected by a bloodlingand had to awkwardly retrieve her outstretched arm.

"Ying!" Nephew Gu caught her with natural ease. He stilled slightly before tightening his arms around her, and they morphed into a single being without any obstructions.

Yao Si glanced overand gasped slightly at their close relationship. Previously, Sister Luo Ying had been caught while finding Gu Shucheng, butif she hadn't reminded Yao Siabout him, shewould have only realizedabout their absencesome time even later.

"Heh, torturing us single dogs again!"Bai Yi lamented as he turned to glance at them. He chased the others off impatiently, giving them their space.

On his way out, he couldn't help lamenting once more."Heh, what's so impressive about having a cub?Are you looking down on us single dogs? This can't do, Ihave to hurry and apply for one as well."

The other twobloodlingsnodded in agreement.

Hmm, that's odd... What's the connection between single dogs and cubs?

Yao Si was confused. She turned back towardthe father and daughter pair who were still in an embrace. Nephew Gu lowered his head to whisper something into Luo Ying'sear, causingherto blush, and she buried her head into his arms. The scene was tender andharmonious.

Yao Sicouldn't help an odd thought from forming. Something seemedout of place,but she couldn't place her finger on it. Instead, she left with Yan Xuan and the others. Any later and she would really be late for lunch.

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After Nephew Gu returned, Yao Si abandoned her school committee duties, thoroughly letting loose of herself...Erm, focusingon her education.

"Robot?" Mu Xuan stilled in the middleof pouring her soup. He frowned deeply as he passed her the bowl."Why the sudden interest in robots?"

"The academy requires us to choose at least three optional courses," Yao Si replied while taking a sip of the soup."Robots'combat power is second only to that of abilities,and Iwould like to pick up another skill. Besides, the main field for the high school branch is abilities, but with you, I have no needto learn about themfrom the academy."

Mu Xuan's tense face relaxed instantly."You can learn,but robots are afterall just a tool while abilities are a bloodling's main strength. You don't have to take it seriously."

"Yes,dad!" Yao Si placed the half-eaten bowl down, circling over to his side of the table."Help me out with something."

"Mu Xuan!" he corrected her out of habitas he glanceddown at her bright eyes which clearly betrayed that she was up to something."Tell me about it."

"Since I plan to learn about robots, Ishould have real life operating experience,right? But you should know that according to the rules set by the Galactic Alliance, students like me aren't allowed to buy real robots." Not even with money."So could you..." She paused, focusing on him.

Mu Xuan froze, then raisedhis hand to caress her head before asking with worry,"What's wrong with your eyes?"Why are you blinking so much?

"..."Can't you see that I'm trying to seduce you?!

Yao Si felt like she'd been stabbed in the heart.

"You want a robot?" an oblivious nanny dad asked while blowingair ather eyes. With an expression of utmost seriousness, he asked, "Are you feeling better?"

"..."Even thoughYao Si felt another stab to her heart, she nodded aggressively."Mmh,mmh,mmh."

"Base on my knowledge, the academy's mechanic department has its own specializedstimulation system which can replicate a robot's operation. "

"But a replica will never match up to the real thing." Yao Si grabbed onto his arm. It was like comparing a race car game to anactual car race. Besides, as an earthling that grew up watching transformers, she had to get her hands on the real thing."Didn't you say that real battles were the best way to elevate my ability?"

Mu Xuan frowned slightlybefore nodding. He glanced ather bowl and instructed seriously, "Finish it, don't leave anything behind. "

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Mu Xuan would always agree to Yao Si's demandsas long as she ate well. Taking advantage of the weekend, he brought her over to the practice ground. Under her expectant expression, he pulled out a space button like object and pressed it.

With a beep, the space ahead of her seemed to be ripped apart, forming an opening. With a resounding explosion, a gigantic robot as tall as three men appeared before her.

It was unlike the transformer or robot she'd seenin movies and animations. It was...a fatty!

-_-|||

And he had a huge beer belly that lookedlike an inflated ball. Even though it wasthree metershigh, its limbs were short and stubby.

The imposing andformidable scene Yao Si had envisionedshattered intopieces. She couldn't help turning to glance at a certain nanny dad, suspecting his tastes.

Aren'trobots availablein every design? Why is this one so ugly? Couldn't you have asked me if you didn't know how to choose?

"This is a beginner model," Mu Xuan explained, sensing her curiosity."It has one of the bestdefense systems compared to the others. Since you are just starting out, this model is the most suited for you."

That explains it!

Yao Sicircled the robot. Even though it looked big and bulky, the design was indeed exquisite; the robotwas securely closed up, without any exposed internal pieces. But she couldn't be sure if it really had the best defense system as Mu Xuan had mentioned, and she suddenly had an urge to test it out with her ability.

Mu Xuan seemed to have pressed something,forwith a sudden beep, the robot'shuge tummy opened up, exposing an empty space.

"Do you want to try piloting?" He pointed inside.

Yao Si nodded immediately, heading in according to his instructions. She landed within the narrow space of less than two square meters. Once she had stabilizedherself,the ground beneath her lit up, and rays of light encircled her limbs and wrists as the door shut itself. She was the only one left in the spaceand started to panic,butjust when she was about to call for Mu Xuan, she heard his voice.

"Don't be scared, reach for the operation system with your mental strength."

Yao Si followed his instructions. The next second, the originally blank space disappeared,andMu Xuan's figured reappeared in front of her, but he seemed smaller than before. Was she operating the robot?

She lowered her head with curiosity to glance at her hands and saw they they were the short and stubby robot paws. She felt as though she had completely transformed into a robot.

"Itis connected and dependent on your mental strength," Mu Xuan told her. "Even though it feels the same, the controls will differ from your normal movement. Since this is your first time, you might not be too comfortable,but once you get use to it, it'll get better." He pointed to an area nearby."Try heading there."

Yao Si tried to walk,but the robot remained stationary. Even though the external view was clear and she could clearly sense every inch of the robot, it didn't feel a part of her and didn't move regardlessof how hard she tried.

"Calm down, don't try to move your body. The robot is a product of your mental strength, so try moving it with your mind."

Yao Sistopped moving her feetand clearedher heart. With a deep inhale, she spread her mental strength throughout the entire robot and focused on the spot ahead. It became thesingle goal inhermind. And asexpected, the robot finally moved, heading toward her destination at high speed!

But...it was moving too fast.

The robot boltedforward like an arrow with a loud whoosh, and her vision flashed. The next second, a loud thud rang in the air whenthe robot smashed into the wall.

Yao Si's vision darkened,and a row of red words appeared before her.

[The robot is severely damaged. It is no longer safe for piloting, soplease apply for demolition!]

F*ck!