The Silly Prince Successfully Cancels the Engagement, But the Fiancée is His Childhood Sweetheart - Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Expert Commentary

For nearly a week, Bai Qing attended classes normally during the day and reserved training mechas with Xiang Zhuo for training at night. The Mecha Department’s mid-term assessment content was relatively simple, focusing solely on combat ability rather than physical fitness, which was the core principle of the Military Academy’s training for mecha warriors.

Bai Qing’s live-streamed mid-term assessment was scheduled two days later than the other ordinary students. His main event would only begin after all other students had completed their assessment.

After the National Defense Military Academy released the live stream link, the room was already full of people even before the start time.

Bai Qing’s assessment was scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM, and the public screen in the live stream occasionally showed netizens posting test messages.

Fundamentally, most of these people were there to watch the drama unfold. Because no one truly believed that an Omega possessed such strong combat capability; merely maintaining the mental power link would likely exhaust all of his physical stamina.

It was understandable why everyone held this stereotype: historically, Omegas were delicate flowers raised in a greenhouse, unable to withstand any hardship.

The clock finally struck 8:00 AM.

The barrage of comments instantly flooded the screen.

“Is that person on the commentary panel Xiang Zhuo? Why is he serving as the commentator?”

“The setup is huge this time! From left to right on the guest panel are Vice Dean Qi Zhiyuan, Dean Meng Yunting, the Bai family’s old patriarch Bai Changsong, and Lieutenant General Qin Fengyi, the pilot of the God of War Series Mecha, Ares! Good heavens, all are bigshots. The scale is massive indeed.”

“With such a high-profile live stream, I don’t think Bai Qing is a complete waste of space. Marking this spot. I’ll take back my comment if Bai Qing wins later.”

…

Bai Qing had completely not expected Xiang Zhuo to be the commentator. He stood in the center of the venue. Before getting into the simulation mecha, he turned his head and glanced at Xiang Zhuo from afar.

Xiang Zhuo almost instantly caught his gaze and winked at him from across the distance, signaling him to relax.

Bai Qing ignored him, turning away and getting into the simulation mecha without hesitation.

Why was his ex-fiancé suddenly so enthusiastically interfering in his affairs?

They were already disengaged. Even if he were drowned by public criticism, it had nothing to do with Xiang Zhuo. Was Xiang Zhuo stepping in and taking charge of this matter because he wanted to completely crush him?

Before the Mecha Battle Competition, Xiang Zhuo certainly harbored great hostility towards him.

The guard Bai Qing had slightly lowered due to Xiang Zhuo’s recent主动 approach instantly spiked back up to its highest level.

A cold glint flashed in Bai Qing’s eyes.

No matter what, absolutely no mistakes could be made today. As for Xiang Zhuo, the unexpected guest, he would deal with him as the situation unfolded. If he got through this hurdle, he would definitely keep his distance from Xiang Zhuo in the future to avoid falling into his trap or giving others reason to criticize him.

The mid-term assessment officially began.

Bai Qing did not hesitate, immediately pushing the difficulty to the maximum. The massive, blood-red words “General” appeared on the screen.

The scene fell silent. Only the students of the National Defense Military Academy understood how terrifying those two words truly were.

Even Meng Yunting was momentarily stunned. Bai Changsong took a sip of tea and calmly said: “Don’t worry, it’s fine. Standard operating procedure.”

Qi Zhiyuan spoke with derision: “Choosing the most difficult level out of hubris. If he loses, it won’t just be the academy that loses face.”

Bai Changsong spoke unhurriedly: “Rest assured, Vice Dean Qi. It certainly won’t go according to your wishes.”

The old gentleman had high prestige and held great power his entire life; he had never lost a war of words.

Sure enough, Qi Zhiyuan’s face turned red with anger, and he closed his mouth with a hint of guilt.

Xiang Zhuo’s voice suddenly rang out in the live stream channel: “Let me explain to those unfamiliar with the Military Academy’s assessment rules. Our assessment levels vary greatly, from Grade D to SSS. Above SSS, there are three more levels: Major General, Lieutenant General, and General. The difficulty of these three levels increases exponentially. You gain base points for winning, and the higher the level, the higher the base points. The final score is calculated based on performance. If you lose, it’s directly ruled as a failure.”

He had black hair and black eyes, bathed in the dazzling light. His face had firm, hard lines, an aggressively handsome look. The lines of this face only seemed to soften slightly when looking at the image of Bai Qing in the cockpit, which was simultaneously transmitted to the sub-screen.

“For our average student, choosing the S-level is the most cost-effective for S-level combat power, as they are guaranteed to win, and the base points given are sufficiently high. If one blindly chooses a level far beyond their ability, while the base points are high, losing means zero points.”

“To use an analogy, an S-level Alpha choosing the General difficulty is roughly equivalent to a small dog challenging an elephant in a one-on-one fight.”

During Xiang Zhuo’s introduction, Bai Qing was familiarizing himself with the controls in the cockpit. The exam hadn’t officially begun. He was distracted and used the electronic eye to glance at Xiang Zhuo.

To ensure his concentration on the assessment, the cockpit wasn’t broadcasting the external situation, so he could only see Xiang Zhuo commenting. Bai Qing lowered his eyes, his fingers lightly tapping the control panel. No matter what, he had to go all out.

If he won this match today, he could prove his strength.

Xiang Zhuo’s peripheral vision caught Bai Qing’s silent yet beautiful face on the sub-screen. His gaze softened again: “I see some comments asking which level I chose. I’m a bit timid. I wouldn’t dare choose General. I only chose the Lieutenant General level.”

The bell rang. The warm-up phase ended, and the simulated combat screen was instantly broadcast on the main screen.

Bai Qing attacked first, consistent with his style in the Mecha Battle Competition, launching a direct shot at the enemy.

The opponent’s level was incredibly strong, and its combat experience was also very rich. It not only dodged the shot but also counterattacked in an extremely short time, almost stealing the combat rhythm from Bai Qing. But Bai Qing handled it very well, instantly blocking the opponent’s path, all operational codes deeply ingrained in his mind, and launched attacks from extremely tricky angles.

Xiang Zhuo’s lips slightly curved: “What Bai Qing is demonstrating is the quick-strike approach we are all familiar with. Anyone who isn’t blind can see that he has improved significantly since the Mecha Battle Competition.”

As soon as Xiang Zhuo spoke, a massive influx of comments surged:

“I’m not blind. I saw Bai Qing’s initial strength and always believed he didn’t fake the match. Anyway, His Highness didn’t call me blind. I won’t say who he’s talking about.”

“You can’t determine a person’s true strength just by the start of the match. The most taboo thing is to celebrate too early, understand? Besides, this is just the beginning. Why the boasting?”

“Exactly! Even if he didn’t fake the match, his Omega identity is real, right? If he keeps hiding it, how bad will the impact on the Military Academy be? Can any of you guarantee that? And the Military Academy never allows Omegas to apply. How did he get in? You won’t say, and I won’t say~”

“Bai Qing scored valid points! Even if he’s an Omega, he can be on the battlefield, and he can defeat the enemy. After taking suppressants, even during his heat, he won’t release large amounts of pheromones. How is that different from an Alpha?”

“Are you an Omega, Upstairs? Tell me, can you take suppressants for your entire life?”

“Wait, is Xiang Zhuo really disengaged from Bai Qing? I don’t know, Xiang Zhuo’s gaze towards Bai Qing doesn’t look innocent.”

Bai Qing’s long days of training finally showed results, with continuous valid scoring. Xiang Zhuo’s brow relaxed. He took a sip of water to moisten his throat: “Bai Qing trains very hard. He’s often the last one to leave the training ground. In short, as someone defeated by him, I admire him greatly.”

There was still some difference in the feel between operating a simulation mecha and a real mecha. Sometimes, Bai Qing’s hand speed was up to par, but the simulation mecha couldn’t keep up. This was the reason Bai Qing exposed a flaw, resulting in multiple hits and the deduction of some points.

Qi Zhiyuan seized the opportunity and immediately spoke: “It seems Bai Qing’s skill isn’t all that great after all. This operation doesn’t look like something a Military Academy student would pull off. How exactly did he win the Mecha Battle Competition championship?”

Meng Yunting looked at him with a smile: “Old Qi, shouldn’t you know better than I do whether the Mecha Battle Competition was manipulated? Just watch. It’s just a small mistake.”

In a duel between masters, one small mistake is enough to change the outcome. Bai Qing was already at a disadvantage, and continuous hits made him lose many points. He couldn’t continue like this.

Bai Qing fought back desperately. He vaguely recalled what Xiang Zhuo taught him on the first day of training: when fighting someone trained in the military, you must fight against your own instincts.

As if by a strange impulse, Bai Qing looked towards Xiang Zhuo.

Xiang Zhuo’s eyes were filled with a smile, and he was returning Bai Qing’s gaze steadily.

Whatever Xiang Zhuo’s ultimate goal was, at least his combat techniques would not be flawed.

Besides, he had practiced it during training, and it was effective.

Bai Qing gritted his teeth. The metallic taste of blood emerged in his throat again.

Finally, Bai Qing launched continuous effective attacks again. The initiative had completely shifted into his hands.

Xiang Zhuo looked at Bai Qing’s focused and serious face on the sub-screen, then looked at the mostly questioning comments, and spoke coldly: “This match is without suspense. Bai Qing will ultimately win; it’s just a matter of time. He will be the undisputed number one in this year’s National Defense Military Academy freshman mid-term assessment.”

“As an Omega, I’ve seen Bai Qing ignore injuries to his body during physical training until he was satisfied with his performance. I’ve also seen him train alongside us Alphas and Betas at the Military Academy. What we can do, he can do too. Why should he be criticized? I’ve also seen him pilot a mecha in combat. He is clearly a very gifted person. Why should his path be cut short just because he is an Omega? He is clearly doing better than many Alphas and Betas. Why must he be continuously denied?”

“No matter the outcome, I will always support Bai Qing.”

The barrage of comments densely poured out:

“But he is an Omega after all. Entering a Military Academy full of Alphas and Betas will have a significant impact. The National Defense Military Academy never allows Omegas to apply.”

“Even if he wins the mid-term assessment and proves his strength to all of us, his enrollment status is still not legally obtained.”

“I am one year older than Bai Qing. I personally saw Bai Changsong visit the Dean’s office during their year’s recruitment.”

“His enrollment status was never legally obtained. What’s the point of being hardworking?”

“Your Highness, are those your sincere words? If you’re defending him because of the Bai family, I can understand.”

The argument lasted for nearly twenty minutes until the jarring bell finally rang. Bai Qing won.

After the score calculation, just as Xiang Zhuo had predicted, Bai Qing was the undisputed number one in the freshman mid-term assessment.

Xiang Zhuo watched the comments with interest. Suddenly, a mischievous smile played on his lips: “Who said that our National Defense Military Academy never allows Omegas to apply?”