Chapter 24: Second thoughts
chs were one of Onyx federation’s most revered technology. They were a necessary investnt in the federation as they directly contributed to the survival of their ancestors during the exodus. So despite being in a relatively peaceful era chs were on the priority list right next to battlecruisers.
The federation was constantly upgrading its chs improving on speed, armour and weapon variety. In the federation, they were generally four ch types on the market. Light, dium, heavy and assault chs with the largest weighing about 100 tonnes.
The three calamities belonged in the assault chs category but unlike most chs, in this class, their speed and weaponry systems were beyond their ti. And because of their advanced nanotec, they had the ability to resize themselves and adapt to different circumstances.
Anyone in the federation with ntal power could pilot a ch. The difference in which ch one could pilot stemd from one’s ntal power ranking. D ntal power ranking personnel couldn’t pilot an A-class ch. Likewise, an A ntal power rankings personnel couldn’t operate an SS class ch.
The three calamities were SSS ranked chs which was a rare trait one could achieve in the federation. At ntal power rankings of B and above there is also sothing rather special that not many could awaken. That is one’s spirit beast.
It was nad so but in essence, it didn’t have a physical form. Rather it was better described as imnse energy forms that manifest themselves at the heightened release of one’s ntal strength. Be it in physical combat or when one pilots a ch this spirit beast can manifest at the peak of one’s ntal strength.
Anything to do with chs and spirit beasts would captivate Zi Han’s attention. Thus his ceaseless questions following the revelation that his mother owned Chronos.
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“So can I pilot it?” he asked seriously as he scooched over his eyes as bright as pearls.
Zi Xingxi, “???”
“You do realize you are far short in the ntal power departnt, right? You can’t pilot it even if you want to.”
Zi Han knew this very well but couldn’t help it. Two days ago if one had told him that his mother was in possession of one of the most powerful chs in the federation he would have beat that person up for playing a prank on him. He would have made an example out of that person so no one would dare ss with him like that again.
Zi Han bit his bottom lip a little flustered. He had to improve his ntal power ranking fast so he can test drive the legendary Chronos.
“Here, take off your jacket and put this on. We will be landing in five minutes,” she suddenly said tossing one of the coin-shaped objects in his direction.
Zi Han caught it and scrutinized it for a second. As the stealth cruiser descended he saw his mother stick the device on her chest as she got up to her feet. He took off his puffer jacket before continuing with his examination of this strange device.
“Ma’am, the target is eting with suppliers ten kilotres east,” spoke secretary K through a communicator.
“Alright, prepare to sweep the place clean after I am done,” she responded while placing a transparent earpiece in Zi Han’s ear.
“Yes boss,” he replied as the door slid open revealing the phenonal world outside. They were in a desert with red sand as vast as the sea.
Zi Han’s brows furrowed as he stared into the distance. This place was also a part of Saarilia, a less popular part. Who would have thought this would be the perfect place for a drug kingpin to do shady deals.
Seeing his dazed appearance Zi Xingxi sighed as she tapped the device she gave Zi Han earlier. Black nanoparticles erged and began surrounding his body creating a form-fitting protective gear.
“This....,” he said but he couldn’t even finish his sentence. One could understand his astonishnt. It was as though the world within the simulator had co to life and beca his new reality.
Zi Xingxi held both his shoulders and said, “From now on stay focused. This is very important.” Zi Han nodded earnestly and watched her unzip the hard suitcase before taking out the AP sniper rifle.
She tapped the coin-shaped device on her chest and as the nanoparticles morphed she exited the sheath cruiser with a strange aura surrounding her body.
After taking two steps Zi Xingxi realized he wasn’t behind her so she looked back and smiled, “Keep up unless you are having second thoughts.”
Zi Han hastily caught up with her. What second thoughts? He was just a little shaken by the killing intent surrounding her body that he subconsciously froze.
His mother always had a ‘don’t fuck with ’ aura towards strangers but this version of her was completely foreign to him. The two didn’t walk far before she set up a sniper’s nest.
As she lay her body on the ground the nanoparticles around her body adapted to the environnt and blend in like a chaleon. Her sense of presence had reduced sharply as she beca part of the environnt.
Zi Han followed suit as Secretary K’s voice rang in his ear. “Targets ETA..... five minutes.”
“En,” replied Zi Xingxi as she looked through the scope. Zi Han felt his heart beat in his ears as he stared at her his eyes brimming with curiosity, excitent and slight nervousness. Such conflicting feelings swirled around in his chest almost making it hard for him to breathe.
Her aura was completely different from her usual self. The carefree and nonchalant version of herself had completely vanished replaced with a solemn disciplined self who had one goal in mind.
Her temperant had taken a great shift like she had multiple personality disorder. Discipline, steadfastness, ambition, rationality and emotional intelligence. The other persona exhibited all the above. She was like an entirely different person.
Zi Han wanted to be like her. Most children want to take after their parents and choose the sa career as them when they are young but as they grow up they don’t necessarily keep the sa mindset.
But Zi Han had made up his mind in his late teens. His goal was always the military but now he wanted to be a part of the Bloodgarde.
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