As Li Wei was zoning out, considering the mechs he would use for the test, he believed low-level mechs definitely couldn't defeat high-level mechs. Later, Meng Huai would refresh his understanding.
However, that was for later.
Seeing that Li Wei was ready, Meng Huai went forward directly. Previously, he hadn't attacked first because he was considering Ju Yiqiu, but there was no need to worry about Li Wei.
After all, Li Wei was a Double S-level individual, likely among the top in Class One of the Single Soldier track.
Yet, such a top-tier individual couldn't even last three moves under Meng Huai.
This completely stunned Ju Yiqiu, who was spectating, and she cheered.
"Wow! Oh, Meng Huai, how are you so strong!"
Li Wei was also puzzled, "Yeah, how are you so strong!"
Although Li Wei was operating an A-class mech, Meng Huai was also operating an A-class mech. How could he have no chance to fight back after just a few moves? This... Li Wei felt very frustrated.
Meng Huai felt extremely bored and got out of his mech, saying, "I don't know either."
Meng Huai had always lacked a concept of the extent of mech operation and didn't know what level was considered strong.
She then asked, "By the way, what mech are you preparing to use for the test? You're not going to use an A-class mech, are you?"
Meng Huai had learned a lot about the place during these days, knowing it was a waste for Li Wei, with his Double S-level perception, to use an A-class mech. She also knew that the mechs distributed to their logistics department by the school could only be below A-class, and it was impossible to test without a mech.
Li Wei was also pondering this issue, saying, "I'm planning to buy a mech."
"Double S-level?"
Meng Huai asked curiously. She had been to the mech parts street these days and had some understanding of prices. Double S-level combat mechs generally cost over a hundred million star coins, right?
"Yes."
Meng Huai and Ju Yiqiu asked simultaneously, "You have money?"
Li Wei didn't have much to say about money. He said, "I mentioned it to my father a couple of days ago, and he transferred some money to me."
Li Wei's father had a good educational philosophy. He wasn't angry with Li Wei for not getting into the single soldier class and thus not being able to get a suitable mech.
Instead, he comforted his son, "Son, it's okay. Dad will give you some money later. The mechs issued by the school are all basic. We're not without money, so you go pick a mech that suits you."
Meng Huai was also considering the mech issue and immediately asked, "Why don't we go for a stroll?"
As soon as they said it, they agreed. Not only the three of them but also Wang Ziming and the others were called along. After all, this test required all students in the combat academy to participate.
It was necessary for them to go for a stroll to look at mechs.
So, the group traveled together by hover bus to the mech parts street.
"I've looked at this mech parts street. Not only do they sell parts, but they also sell finished mechs. They even sell second-hand mechs. Anyway, we're just browsing, maybe we'll find something suitable?"
The others nodded and agreed with Meng Huai's suggestion, heading towards the mech parts street.
It wasn't Meng Huai's first time here. She walked ahead to lead the way, and the group was quite eye-catching. Although there weren't many people on the mech parts street, many were paying attention to them.
Since Meng Huai was somewhat familiar with the street, she introduced the various shops to them.
"I've been to this place. The mechs look good, but it's a rip-off. The items are generally about ten percent more expensive."
Meng Huai pointed to a shop selling mechs and said that these people were clear about the famous brands of this era. Meng Huai didn't recognize many brands, but they did.
The shop Meng Huai pointed to indeed had top-quality mechs, but it was generally known that the prices were higher than those for items of equivalent quality.
The few people exchanged glances and said, "Classmate Meng, you really know a lot now!"
Wang Ziming said, remembering that at the beginning, Meng Huai didn't even know what a mech master was. Now she understood all sorts of brand stores; it was really great!
"Hey, I've been here a few times too."
Meng Huai continued to walk forward and came to another shop selling mechs. The decoration was also very luxurious, with many mechs on display.
Meng Huai pointed and said, "Let's look at this one."
The group walked in. The staff, seeing such a large group of young people entering, did not neglect them.
"Folks, are you looking at mechs? What level are you looking for? I can recommend and introduce them to you."
Since this trip was for Li Wei, he stepped forward first and said, "I want to see Double S-level combat mechs."
Upon hearing that it was Double S-level, and a combat mech at that, the staff became even more cautious.
She extended her palm, pointed in a direction, and led them over.
"Double S-level perception? Are you students from a military academy? Perhaps freshmen, buying mechs for the opening test?"
The mech seller was knowledgeable about these things, and the staff chatted with them.
Li Wei nodded, "Yes."
The staff brought them over and pointed to this area, saying, "These are all Double S-level mechs. These five are all combat models. They have different functions and weapons..."
The staff briefly described the differences between these five mechs, which Li Wei also had some understanding of. He then selected a mech he felt was suitable for him and asked, "Can I try operating this one?"
Seeing that the students were interested, how could the staff refuse to let him try?
After all, this mech wasn't cheap, so how could he decide without operating it?
"Of course, you can."
The staff said, then tapped a few times on her operation tablet and said, "You can operate it now."
Li Wei stepped forward and operated it. After a few tries, he felt that although it was a bit awkward, it was generally good.
Within a few minutes, Li Wei got out of the mech. The staff, accustomed to people operating for a long time, found it rare for someone to get out in just a few minutes; most of them were hopeless.
The staff thought this sale was a lost cause, but they still smiled and asked, "How was it?"
Li Wei nodded and said, "It's okay. How much is this mech?"
The staff knew the price of each mech by heart and directly said, "The price of this mech is one hundred and thirty million star coins. You can return it within seven days if there's no damage, with an eight-year warranty."
Li Wei pondered for a moment and felt it was acceptable. His father had transferred three hundred million star coins to him, so money was not an issue. He said, "Alright, then it's this one. But I want to make some modifications, is that possible?"
The staff was stunned for a moment and immediately reacted, "Yes, of course, you can!"