A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Chifuyu Orimura said, "It's just increasing your training volume. At most, it'll be having you run laps around the track without IS and with weights on. Running ten laps with ten kilograms of weights isn't too much, is it?"

Orimura Natsumi swallowed hard. Although such punishment would still be considered harsh in the outside world, this was a semi-military academy, so it was understandable that the punishments were similar to those in the military. The method of punishment, such as running laps with weights, was just too much like the military.

Natsumi Orimura said, "I will try my best."

Li Wei said, "Punishment is also a kind of alternative motivation, but what about the reward?"

Chifuyu Orimura gave a mysterious smile and said, "That's the secret, but when the answer is revealed, I think you'll all be motivated for the next test."

Using his mind-reading abilities, Li Wei knew what Chifuyu Orimura's reward was: a kiss for the victor, and the chance to become the victor's maid, Ten. Li Wei knew that Chifuyu Orimura did this to provoke her younger brother, Natsu Orimura, but the fact that she was willing to sacrifice so much showed her good intentions.

Seeing the disappointed expression on Natsumi Orimura's face, Chifuyu Orimura said with dissatisfaction, "What's wrong with my decision? Don't you know that women with secrets are more attractive? You blockhead."

Li Wei said, "Rewards aren't important. What's important is being able to drive such a novel thing as the IS. It's quite novel for me, and that's enough."

Chifuyu Orimura said, "You two continue practicing. I've already explained the basic training content to you, as well as the forbidden behaviors during practice. I need to go check on the girls."

After Chifuyu Orimura left, only Li Wei and Natsu Orimura remained. Li Wei didn't say anything and began practicing.

The basic training for IS is ground maneuvering. Trainees must first get used to basic movements while wearing armor, such as jumping and running, as well as gripping objects with the armored arms.

After completing the basic movements, trainees will wear armor and conduct maneuver training in training grounds simulating forest or urban environments. Ground combat is arguably the foundation of the IS armor, as the ground battlefield is practically its home turf for such a relatively small weapon. Its energy shield provides near-immunity to small-caliber weapons; even heavy artillery with millimeters of fire requires three hits at the same point to penetrate the IS armor's shield. In ground combat, the IS armor can utilize its defensive capabilities and mobility to outmaneuver all other armored units. This is also the primary combat strategy for older and newer generations of IS armor, which lack sufficient air combat capabilities.

Li Wei started running. The IS armor, which is different from the crystal weapon, is no worse in terms of handling performance. You should know that he is not wearing the special operating suit yet. After putting on the operating suit, the delay of the IS armor is acceptable even for him, and it is more than enough for ordinary people.

In terms of operability, crystal weapons have certain advantages because they connect directly to the human body through the mind, and the operation delay can be compressed to within milliseconds, while the current IS armor cannot do such an exaggerated thing.

Orimura Natsumi followed behind Li Wei, stumbling forward as she ran. Li Wei slowed down and said to Orimura Natsumi beside him, "There's no need to push yourself like this. If you can't run smoothly yet, just walk. You'll just fall flat on your face like this."

Orimura Natsumi said, "What you can do, I also want to do."

Li Wei laughed and said, "That's ambitious. Since that's the case, let's work hard together."

The girls who hadn't yet had a chance to practice on the machines could only wait for the trainers to make room for them. Bored, they could only watch the trainers, and the huge gap between Orimura Natsumi and Levi amused the onlookers.

Chapter 4. Rolled Up

Life at the academy wasn't exactly boring, but because it was all women, their lives were somewhat monotonous. Li Wei and Orimura Natsumi were like green flowers among a sea of ​​green, bringing a unique vitality to the entire "garden".

Naturally, when the girls compared the two, the huge differences immediately became apparent, and Orimura Natsumi was completely defeated.

"Ori-ban is so lame. He's already been looped twice by Li Wei, and he's about to loop three times. He's really useless, Ori-ban."

"Don't say that. He's a man, after all, and a man who can activate IS armor. He's the only one in the world who can do that. He's not the best, but he's not the worst either."

"You actually spoke up for someone like that? Do you like Orimura?"

"Huh? Why would I like a skinny, weak man? I like a masculine man like Li Wei."

The speakers were a group of girls from Europe and America. The aesthetics of Europe and America have always been different from those of Asia. The aesthetics of Asia have become more feminine, especially now that women's rights are in power. Some men have no choice but to become feminine in order to survive. Therefore, the celebrities on TV are becoming more and more effeminate.

However, women in Europe and America still prefer muscular, fit men, and someone like Levi is more in line with their aesthetic.

As Li Wei ran faster and faster, the IS armor's leg structure changed during ground combat. The built-in anti-joint mechanism provided sufficient cushioning for the armor. This structure is known as "cat's paw" in Asia, while in Europe and America it is jokingly called "high heels." Both of these terms are quite apt.

Shinonono Houki watched Li Wei running around the field and felt a little envious. Li Wei already had his own exclusive training machine, which allowed him to have more training time than ordinary students. This would inevitably make Li Wei's strength grow faster than that of other students.

However, Houki Shinonono thought this was a good thing, since he would be facing Cecilia in a month. Levi had his own dedicated training machine, which would allow him to maximize his training time. Moreover, the talent Levi had displayed was truly astonishing. On his first training session, he had already mastered the IS armor to such an extent. Perhaps, in a month, Levi would be able to fight Cecilia.

Cecilia, piloting her armor to the sky, looked down at Levi running around the field through the armor's monitoring equipment. She was deeply moved. She clearly remembered that during her first practical training, she and Natsumi Orimura, who was next to Levi, had fallen because they couldn't keep their balance.

Cecilia, Levi, and Natsumi Orimura all started learning from manual transmissions, which had no auxiliary operating system. It was because of this that she knew how difficult manual transmission operation was for beginners. Levi's ability to do so on his first time using the machine was simply monstrous.

"So this is a genius with a 100% synchronization rate? He's definitely different from ordinary people like us. Maybe in less than a month, he'll be able to catch up with my training progress. I'll have to work even harder." Cecilia turned off the armor's telescopic function and activated the armor's virtual training system. A large number of virtual enemy units and special obstacles appeared in her field of vision. Her task was to shoot down all the enemy units within three minutes, while ensuring that she was not attacked more than three times.

On the ground, Li Wei, relying on his senses, detected Cecilia high in the sky, who, like him, was also training.

Li Wei knew that many of these representative candidates, who already had a solid foundation, had experienced real-world training, so they didn't need to start from scratch like beginners, learning theory and undergoing basic training.

The candidates representing various countries came to the academy for further study, and the only person who could guide them in actual combat was Chifuyu Orimura, the former White Knight pilot and four-time IS International Championship winner.

Although Chifuyu Orimura manages her own class, students from other classes or even those who are candidates for the grade level can come directly to her for personal guidance. This is something that has been agreed upon between various countries and academies.

For major powers, the strategic significance of a top-tier IS armored pilot is no less than that of a strategic nuclear weapon. It is precisely because IS armored vehicles can cause such great destructive power that countries try their best to limit them to the field of competition rather than allowing them to appear on a large scale on the battlefield.

Several hours passed in a flash, and soon it was time to end get out of class. Li Wei stored the armor in his bracelet and lined up with the others. After Chifuyu Orimura took attendance, everyone was dismissed.

After class, Li Wei and Xiao Zhizhi Houki walked side by side, planning to go to the cafeteria near their dormitory to have dinner, and then go out for a stroll.

Shinobu Houki said, "Li Weijun, I saw your training. Is this really your first time doing live-fire training? You seem to have an indescribable air of ease, just like those veterans who have been piloting armored vehicles for a long time. You have to teach me how to do that."

Li Wei laughed and said, "As long as you want to learn, I will teach you. However, training is quite tedious. If you want to reach my current level, you will have to endure some hardship."

Houki Shinonono said, "I know my talent is limited, but as long as I train hard, I will always reap the rewards. I don't expect to be able to keep up with you, but being able to become a qualified pilot is enough for me."

Shinonono Houki doesn't have high expectations for the future. She is a self-aware person and doesn't want to be overly ambitious. For her, doing her current job well is enough.

However, what Shinonono Houki didn't know was that she was also a privileged student with connections. Her older sister was already preparing a next-generation personal machine for her. As long as she had enough ability, she could crush all the students with the help of the personal machine.

Li Wei asked, "What are your plans after dinner?"

Shinonono Houki said, "Today I heard from my classmates that the academy has virtual training machines. Although they are not as convenient as real training and the simulation is not as realistic, they can still serve a good training purpose. I plan to train after I finish eating. In a month, there will be a competition in the class. The winner of the competition, except for those who already have their own custom machines, will get the exclusive right to use the machine for a month. I plan to compete for it."

Li Wei inwardly exclaimed, "Wow, this is getting serious! I never expected IS Academy to be this competitive, besides schools in China."

Chapter 1. Holding Your Breath

Hearing footsteps behind her, Shinonono Houki turned around and saw Cecilia following behind the two of them.

Houki Shinohara said, "Why did you follow me again?"

Cecilia laughed and said, "My dorm is over here. If I don't go this way after school, where else would I go?"

Shinobu bit her lower lip, feeling somewhat unwilling, but what the other person said was true. The three of them lived in the same dormitory building, and their routes back to the dormitory after class would inevitably overlap. She couldn't possibly ask Li Wei to take a detour with her; doing so would make her seem petty.

The three entered the cafeteria, each ordered their own dishes, and found a corner to sit down. Houki Shinonono looked at Cecilia, who was sitting on the other side of Levi, and said, "Is there anything else you want to say this time?"

Houki Shinohara learned to remain calm. In front of Li Wei, she didn't want to appear aggressive, so she had to get used to Cecilia's presence. No matter what methods the other party might use, she would deal with them accordingly.

Cecilia said, "Can't I sit down if there's nothing wrong?"

Looking at Cecilia's innocent expression, Shinobu Houki felt that she still had a lot to learn. At least in terms of controlling her emotions, she felt that she still needed to learn from Cecilia's experience. After all, Cecilia was a young lady from a noble family, and she was much better at interpersonal communication than the average person. She had to acknowledge that this was Cecilia's advantage. Therefore, she would not do something as foolish as attacking the strong with the weak again. In front of Levi, she had to show her charm as a woman.

Shinonono Houki said, "I'm just a little curious. After all, you're Li Weijun's opponent. Generally speaking, shouldn't opponents maintain a certain distance?"

Cecilia laughed and said, "That's something only vicious competitors would do. The competition between Levi and me is healthy, so there's no need for that. After all, I want Levi to become stronger, and only in this way can I force myself to become stronger."

Shinonono Houki also admired Cecilia's magnanimity. Although she didn't like her, she had to admit that Cecilia did indeed have chivalry.

Li Wei said, "If you want to have competitors, can the candidates for representatives from other countries do such a thing?"

Cecilia said, "They are different from you. As candidates representing other countries, they carry the hopes of too many people, which makes them very restricted. Even if I want to challenge them, they will refuse me for various reasons. Because if they win, it's fine, but if they lose, it means their country will lose face, and they can't bear such consequences."

Shinonono Houki asked curiously, "Cecilia, you're a candidate to represent Ying Kingdom. Aren't you worried about losing?"

Cecilia laughed and said, "My environment is different. After all, when I was in China, I defeated all my competitors with my strength. The huge gap made them realize that they were no match for me. If they couldn't even beat me, it meant that their opponents were much stronger than them. What courage did they have to talk nonsense about me? As for public opinion and honor, I don't care about those things at all. They're just flies buzzing in my ears. I can just ignore them."

Shinonono Houki didn't expect Cecilia to say such cool things. After all, most people don't have the good mentality to ignore public opinion. The ferocity of public opinion can drive some people with fragile hearts to suicide.

Houki Shinohara sighed and said, "I always feel like you were born in the wrong era. If you were in ancient Europe, I think you would have been an outstanding knight."

Cecilia was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected Houki Shinonono to praise her so generously. He had been so hostile towards her before, but now he had changed his attitude. This made her both puzzled and secretly wary.

Cecilia said, "Thank you for the compliment. Actually, I'm not as good as you think. I also have my own wishes."

As Cecilia spoke, she caught a glimpse of Levi out of the corner of her eye. Her parents had once told her that when she met a man she liked, she should not hesitate or be afraid, but boldly face her feelings and embrace him passionately.

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Cecilia had a very good impression of Levi. In fact, Levi was the only man who could catch her eye, and she naturally didn't want to be outdone by such a person.

Cecilia could sense that Shinonono Houki also had similar feelings for Levi. She wasn't afraid of her rivals; in fact, the fruits of victory after competing with rivals were all the sweeter.

Shinonono Houki didn't notice Cecilia's change, taking it all as her expressing her feelings.

Looking at the Okinawan cuisine in front of Li Wei, Shinonono Houki said, "Li Wei-kun, may I try some?"

Li Wei smiled and said, "There's no need to be so polite. I'm glad you like Chongguo cuisine. I'll cook for you myself sometime and let you taste flavors you can't get in the academy cafeteria."

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Shinonono Houki picked up a slice of meat from Li Wei's plate, placed her hand under her chopsticks, and gently put it into her mouth.

A unique aroma spread in her mouth. Unlike the light flavors of Japanese cuisine, the rich braised aroma brightened her eyes. She had only heard that Korean cuisine was diverse and had a unique flavor. Now, trying it for the first time, it was indeed as rumored.

Cecilia watched as Shinonono Houki's fork pierced a slice of meat on Levi's plate, then gracefully brought it to her mouth.

Cecilia said, "The chefs in the academy's cafeteria seem to be really skilled. I've tasted authentic Chongguo cuisine before, and this braised pork tastes just like it did back then. Could the cafeteria's chefs be Chongguo chefs? At the very least, they must be Chongguo national standard chefs."

As Houki Shinonono watched Cecilia's overly familiar behavior, he felt a lump in his throat, unsure whether to speak or swallow.

Because she doesn't have Cecilia's extensive knowledge, she only knows that the dish is delicious, nothing more. Asking her to elaborate would be a bit much, since as a Japanese person, she's naturally familiar with her own country's cuisine. Her knowledge of South Korean cuisine is fragmented, obtained from the internet. Unlike Cecilia, who has tasted food from various countries and can offer her own opinions in such situations.

Chapter 1. Academy Surveillance

Li Wei said, "Since you are all interested in Chinese cuisine, I will personally cook for you during the holidays. However, for now, after dinner, I plan to go for a simulated training exercise."

Cecilia said, "The cockpit of the flight simulator is over 90% more realistic than the real IS. It can even simulate gravity and acceleration G-force. Apart from the fact that the aircraft won't actually crash, it's not much different from a real flight. However, because the simulation is so realistic, I personally suggest that you wait at least ten minutes after dinner to avoid wasting your dinner tonight."

Shinonono Houki asked curiously, "Is it really that powerful? Will it make the trainer vomit?"

Cecilia said, "I do know something about that. A senior student once made that mistake. She was thrown up during the barrel roll maneuver and almost developed colic. It was from that time on that no one dared to underestimate the flight simulator."

Shinobu swallowed hard. She had experienced colic as a child and knew how terrible that pain was. It was enough to make a trainee feel colic, which showed how realistic this simulation training was.

Shinobu Houki said, "I'm going to the land-based combat simulator. As for air combat, I'm not in a hurry yet. I'm not qualified to learn about that kind of thing right now."

Houki Shinonono is self-aware of her abilities. If she could master the armor to the level that Levi is at now, she would also participate in simulation training. However, she is not yet at that level. Her current goal is to win the next class competition and gain the right to use the dedicated training machine for a month.