Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 532 Gladiators and War

"Although you still have three or four hours of sleep before morning training... I don't think the Allied forces have any soldiers who need ten hours of sleep, right?"

These were Alexei's exact words. Mu Xiang and the others naturally didn't care about the so-called honor of Allied soldiers, but they had to admit that Alexei had been very conscientious. After all, Alexei had given them a few hours of sleep at the Eastern Front training base, which was perfectly reasonable and justifiable.

However, Mu Xiang and the others didn't need to catch up on those few hours of sleep, so they simply came out and toured the core area of ​​the base. Many things were considered classified outside, but they were visible to them, having just been brought by Alexei. It has to be said that being chosen by this old man was indeed a good thing for the Central Continent Team… Mu Xiang and his group were already receiving the same treatment as ordinary mechanical dragons.

"The design of this dome is much better than that of the Eastern Front Training Base," Mu Xiang said, pushing up his glasses as he pointed it out to Zheng Zha.

With his precise guidance and Zheng Zha's exceptional eyesight, Zheng Zha also discovered the mystery: "This dome isn't... uh, a solid iron plate?"

Mu Xiang was both amused and exasperated. He had just been wondering if Zheng Zha had been corrupted by the Slavs of this world and suddenly couldn't speak Chinese. It turned out that he had been struggling for so long just to say "iron plate"... He said helplessly, "That's exactly what you mean."

From his perspective, the steel dome covered in blinding light was not simple in terms of material... Although it did not look like any alloy beyond his understanding, the way these materials were combined was very strange.

What appears to be a single, solid steel dome is actually composed of countless tiny metal particles joined together. It is this unique structure that allows the optical pathways within the base to work seamlessly with the dome… The dome is neither a single, solid structure nor a series of interlocking gates. Clearly, its opening is entirely dependent on those countless controllable metal particles!
“In that case, it won’t be difficult to activate the mechs directly from inside the base…” Mu Xiang turned to look at the folding launcher hidden in the distance. “The Allies have never aimed at gladiatorial combat… All their designs are based on the needs of war!”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Zha shrugged. After all, "Mechanical Dragon" was filmed using models and special effects techniques, and it couldn't possibly show the true mecha power of a superpower in a world where mechas are ubiquitous... The mecha configuration of this base was far superior to that of the United States in the movie.

Of course, Zheng Zha doesn't know what kind of power the United States has in this world, after all, he hasn't defected yet, has he?
"The kind of startup process in the movie is probably only for gladiatorial combat..." Zheng Zha said uncertainly. "Leaving aside the startup speed, the Allied Powers can provide the takeoff space needed for at least fifty mechs at the same time just with this dome."

Mu Xiang nodded: "This is just a conservative estimate... In addition, our instructors also mentioned during our previous training that the Allied countries are advancing faster boarding technology."

His gaze pierced through the hundreds of mechs placed in the base, flickering as if he were thinking about something.

After a long pause, Mu Xiang adjusted his glasses: "Such complete supporting facilities, such a large reserve of mechs, and such an intense technological arms race... is it really all just for gladiatorial combat...?"

As the assembly command echoed through the base, Mu Xiang and his group headed to the training grounds. Gathered there were some relatively inexperienced Mechanical Dragons, as well as some reserves. Without exception, they had all been training longer than Mu Xiang and his companions. Upon seeing Mu Xiang and his group, many people's gazes immediately changed.

The fact that new people joined at this time... and that General Alexei personally came to guide the morning exercises, can only mean one thing:
They joined the training as Alexei's students.

Mu Xiang didn't bother with any pleasantries. After a brief self-introduction, he scanned the soldiers in the first few rows... They were all reserve Mechanical Dragons, and they all considered Mu Xiang and his group as competitors. As for the soldiers in the back rows, they were junior Mechanical Dragons, maintaining their daily training here, waiting for a conflict to erupt on some front to give them a chance to fight... Theoretically, they had no conflict with Mu Xiang and his group of four.

Unless... these four recruits grow fast enough to defeat them and demonstrate an advantage in coordinated training sufficient to engage in gladiatorial combat!
According to Mu Xiang's plan, this was inevitable... but these young mechanical dragons had no idea what kind of monster the newcomer would be, and didn't have any particular thoughts about it. So, in reality, they were still competitors.

However, the people in the back row didn't show any hostility, so I let it go.

Mu Xiang, who had already introduced himself, remained standing there. Many unfriendly gazes, which had been wandering over the four people's faces and bodies, were now focused on Mu Xiang.

Mu Xiang smiled.

Pupils constricted sharply, cold sweat poured down their backs—these symptoms appeared on some of the reserve mechanical dragons. Their consciousness went blank at that moment, and they couldn't even remember what they had seen.

Then Mu Xiang stepped aside to make room for Zheng Zha and the other two. While they introduced themselves, the unfriendly stares from the group disappeared... because those who had been hostile earlier hadn't yet recovered.

Luo Gandao was somewhat bewildered. He could tell at a glance that many of the people here had been giving him hostile looks, yet suddenly they were all so submissive. Although puzzled, he still gave a proper self-introduction and stood aside awaiting instructions. Having been in this world for so long, his military bearing was quite adept.

Alexei said calmly, "They will train with you for the time being... It's temporary because no one can stay here forever. If they train well, they'll go to the gladiatorial arena; if they don't, they'll go back to where they are. Anyone who remains here now only has two paths, understand?"

[It's a promotion-or-leave system... Just getting to train here is enough to make most people fight tooth and nail. The competition here is even fiercer than outside. The Allied system is truly fascinating.]

“Every piece of training data you generate will be a factor in determining your fate!” Alexei’s tone remained calm, but his words silenced the soldiers. “You are standing in the middle of the scales, with only two paths to take, nothing more!”

Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha exchanged a glance. Before a certain time arrived, they would have to stay here for training... The one who really needed to improve was Luo Gandao, but what they needed to focus on was different.

As for the members of the Central Continent Team who are still at the Eastern Front training base... they will also utilize the Allied training system to gain a favorable strategic space for themselves.

A colossal entity may well exist, hidden beneath this abnormal world.

(End of this chapter)