"Is this the Quasi-GN Drive? Hmm... Although it's missing a few things, it truly is astonishing like the Celestial Being."
As soon as he returned to the base, Professor Eifman immediately dove into the laboratory to study the Quasi-GN Drive that had been sent over. Although he had browsed through the information on the GN Drive in the VEDA database before, seeing it in front of him for research, even with slight differences, still left him in shock.
"The scariest part isn't this," Billy Katagiri said with a wry smile, shaking his head.
"What is it?" Graham, also a hidden member of the Celestial Being organization and the Captain of the Overflag unit, naturally had the qualifications to observe Professor Eifman and Billy Katagiri's research.
"Don't you remember? Graham, Aeolia proposed the foundational theory two centuries ago," Professor Eifman added.
Graham paused for a moment, then shook his head with a bitter smile: "So this is... the real monster?"
He had always thought that Yang Hui was an absolute monster, not only the top ace in the world in piloting skills but also possessing an absurd level of scientific research capability.
But now, compared to that old monster Aeolia Schenberg, he really fell short.
"Professor, can the Quasi-GN Drive be installed on the Flag Bearer?" Graham asked, as this was what he was most concerned about.
The so-called Celestial Being informants had sent not just ten Quasi-GN Drives but also ten GN-X Calamity Types. In theory, aside from the basic personal OS adjustments, they could be used directly.
However, Graham insisted that as a Flag Fighter, he wanted to face Yang Hui in the final showdown of the first phase using the Flag Bearer, even if it was originally designed by Yang Hui for himself.
And also... the GN-X Calamity Type was just too ugly! According to Yang Hui's inner complaints, even a certain red three was several times more handsome in terms of appearance!
"Graham, you really are..." Billy Katagiri covered his face in frustration. He had intended to say "fool," but thought better of it and swallowed the words.
"Just take a look for yourself." Professor Eifman simulated a 3D projection of the Flag Bearer and the Quasi-GN Drive on the holographic work platform, then overlapped them together. The Quasi-GN Drive fit perfectly on the back of the Flag Bearer, seamless and without any sense of incongruity, as if it was meant to be one.
"This!"
"Now you understand, right? That brat designed your MS and the new type for the Human Reform League to be ready for the GN Drive from the start," Professor Eifman scolded with irritation.
"Uh..."
"Before the professor returned, I did a lot of calculations. The performance of the Flag Bearer, after installing the Quasi-GN Drive, will double, and... this is the theoretical data that should be on the design diagram Myer sent you. He had already considered these issues for you," Billy Katagiri teased.
"Tch, that guy..." Graham smiled with delight, secretly sighing that Yang Hui understood him best.
Whether it was the design of the Flag Bearer incorporating many features of the Flag or the fact that he had prepared a machine capable of an equal fight from the very beginning, it all hit Graham's sensitive points perfectly.
"Professor, I entrust the debugging of the Flag Bearer to you. Please ensure it is adjusted to its best state," Graham requested.
"Oh? Looks like your passion is ignited again?" Professor Eifman raised an eyebrow, watching Graham with interest.
"Of course! Ever since I met him, I've been following in his footsteps. Now that he has prepared everything for me, I can't let him down," Graham said, his eyes filled with the flames of battle.
"Don't worry, I'll help you finish the debugging as soon as possible. I guarantee you won't be disappointed."
"Thank you so much." Graham bowed in gratitude, preparing to leave when Professor Eifman called him back.
"Wait, that brat also asked me to give you something."
Just as Graham turned around, Professor Eifman tossed a box at him.
"Oh, what is this?" Graham caught the box, looking at it in confusion.
"This is a pressure-resistant pilot suit made for you with the latest materials by that brat. He also asked me to convey a message."
"...What message?" Graham's eyes widened. Although he knew it wouldn't be anything good, since it was specially entrusted to him, he might as well listen; at worst, he could retaliate later.
"He said: Bastard! You should switch to extreme sports! Piloting an MS is a waste of your talent! Aren't you afraid of dying in the cockpit one day?" Professor Eifman cursed, then cleared his throat and returned to his original demeanor.
This sentence was entirely Yang Hui's original words, the tone perfectly mimicked, as if Yang Hui had possessed him, with a hundred percent emotional immersion. Professor Eifman would never admit that he had long wanted to scold Graham like this.
"Uh..." Graham twitched at the corner of his mouth, looking at the box in his hands, a wave of emotion surged within him, and he decided: "Looks like I have to be a bit harsher."
...
On the other side, at the Human Reform League's base, Old Wang arrived at the Dingwu unit's base almost simultaneously with Professor Eifman's landing. He didn't return directly to the Academy of Sciences but came here instead. He wanted to see the Quasi-GN Drive and study it right away; the GN Drive and GN Particles had been on his mind for a long time.
What? My safety?
Who cares! As long as I can study the GN Drive and GN Particles, I could die right away!
"Old Wang... Old Wang?" Sergei called respectfully.
Since arriving at the base, Old Wang had stood in the same spot for over an hour, his hands constantly moving to analyze data and conduct simulations. The fire in his eyes grew more intense, and his expression... made Sergei, a battle-hardened veteran, feel uneasy.
"Hmm? Is there something?" Old Wang glared at Sergei, his gaze as if he were looking at a bitter enemy.
"N-no... I just wanted to ask..."
"Don't disturb me if there's nothing! Either get out or stay quiet!" Old Wang scolded, then turned back to the screen, revealing a lovesick expression. "Hehehe, so beautiful! Let me see what other secrets you have, hehehe..."
Sergei shivered, looking at Old Wang with a deeply resentful gaze. If it weren't for the fact that both of us are hidden members of the Celestial Being and I was given strict orders to keep a close watch on you while ensuring your safety, do you think I would want to watch you, this lovesick fool, drool over the screen and data?
About two hours later, Old Wang seemed to tire and finally pinched the bridge of his nose, stopping his research.
"Old Wang? Are you done with your research?" Sergei asked cautiously.
"Of course not!"
"Oh, then please continue..." Sergei felt desolate; it seemed he would have to endure a bit longer.
"You brat, continue what? I really want to study it thoroughly, but the higher-ups probably haven't given you much time, right?" Old Wang scolded.
"Yes! The higher-ups ask you to confirm whether the Quasi-GN Drive can be installed on the Into the Array and Beiwei. If it can, they order us to complete the installation within a week and prepare for deployment. If not..."
"There is no 'not possible'! The Into the Array and your Beiwei were designed based on the Quasi-GN Drive, with reserved lines and interfaces all prepared. It's just a matter of swapping the energy source and reconnecting a few pipes. How long could that take?"
"Then you..." Sergei wanted to say that since Old Wang had confirmed it, he should be sent back, as having such a big shot around made him feel uneasy.
But Old Wang interrupted and refused Sergei: "I'll debug your Beiwei. The first phase is about to end, and your battle with Yang Hui is coming, right?"
"...Yes." Sergei said in a low voice. If he could, he didn't want to fight his brother, but for the identities of both sides at this moment and to better execute the Celestial Being plan, he had no choice but to battle Yang Hui.
"He entrusted this machine to you and sent the Quasi-GN Drive, which is very clear in meaning. So, little bear, don't let him down," Old Wang said earnestly.
"Yes, Old Wang! But Old Wang, could you please not call me little bear?" Although Sergei's title was Wild Bear, the name little bear... didn't quite match his temperament? Hmm, it didn't quite match!
"About that..." Old Wang paused, looking at Sergei teasingly, "...of course not."
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