World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others

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It wasn't an evasion!

The moment the Petrel mecha was hit, Du Ge quickly made a judgment.

If it were an evasion skill, even with his tight blockade, she could have broken through, defying the rules of the world.

But now, she chose the weakest damage.

So, was her keyword evasion or calculation?

No matter what it was, Du Ge breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn't extreme evasion, he could take down Xu Wan anytime.

...

The battle ended in a flash.

Luo Yan crushed his water cup.

He stared at the motionless Night Owl, his mouth twitching. Damn it, is this what you call not being able to hit Xu Wan?

You're kidding me!

Then.

Luo Yan silently raised Lin Hong's danger level by a notch.

...

The hatch of the Petrel slowly opened.

Xu Wan jumped out, looking disheartened, her face not looking good. "You won."

"Xu Wan, there's always someone better out there." Du Ge's slightly breathless voice came from outside the mecha, "You're facing the entire world. No matter how few the strong ones are, they're not something you can handle."

Hearing Du Ge's panting, Xu Wan relaxed, dismissing the idea that he was an Alien Star warrior.

An Alien Star warrior shouldn't be exhausted after such a battle. It could only mean this native had pushed himself beyond his physical limits.

Moreover, he hadn't even opened the hatch, clearly not wanting her to see that he was at his limit.

Perhaps Lin Hong's mental power had already taken a hit.

A determined native!

Was it worth it to defeat me?

Xu Wan thought to herself, but she couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration for Lin Hong.

"Wang Zheng, when fighting these people, don't drag it out." Du Ge's voice continued, "Their mental power is enduring. We must unleash all our potential in the shortest time to suppress them."

"Yes, I understand." Wang Zheng was speechless, feeling a deep grievance in his heart. Damn it, I'm not you. I couldn't replicate your moves even if it killed me!

But he still cooperated with Du Ge's act, thinking that Lin Hong had saved their face. Remembering his earlier provocations towards Lin Hong in the car, Wang Zheng felt the urge to dig a hole and bury himself.

"Mr. Lin, are you still going to fight Mo Shengmin?" Xu Wan asked teasingly, seeing Du Ge trying to maintain his composure.

"No need. His evasion isn't as good as yours. Let him watch the recording of our battle." Du Ge snorted, controlling the Night Owl to slowly leave the training ground, never showing himself in front of Xu Wan.

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"Director Luo, I'm heading back to Imperial Capital University." Back in the monitoring room, Du Ge said to Luo Yan, "If Xu Wan and the others ask, just say I'm on another mission. Then, through someone else, let Xu Wan know I've gone to recuperate due to mental strain."

"Lin Hong, is it necessary? Wouldn't it be better to win fair and square?" Luo Yan looked helpless, "Besides, why go back to Imperial Capital University? Aren't the conditions here better?"

"If I don't go back, how can I help you with your private work?" Du Ge rolled his eyes at Luo Yan, "Do I have to disappear for days every time I kill someone? They'll get suspicious soon enough. Retreating under the guise of recuperation is best. Later, when I appear in a different mecha and win a few more times, it'll create the illusion that Bi Xing has experts who can counter them."

"..." Luo Yan looked at Du Ge with a sigh, "So this was all part of your plan?"

"Just thought of it." Du Ge replied, "Director Luo, I won't be of much use here. In the shadows, I can play any role, which will be your greatest support. Isn't there the Battle Network? You can contact me anytime through it."

"Alright!" Luo Yan nodded.

"Also, remove those monitoring me. The more people who know my identity, the greater the risk of exposure. We must eliminate all hidden dangers." Du Ge looked at Luo Yan, "Rest assured, I won't do anything to harm Bi Xing."

"I will." Luo Yan nodded again, smiling, "I'll have Nalan Li send you back. I have a lot on my plate, so I might not be able to keep an eye on you. Most of the time, Nalan Li will be in touch with you."

A beauty trap?

Du Ge recalled the scene where he used a dagger to send flowers to Nalan Li and smiled, "Alright, once you start recruiting or eliminating players, give me a list in advance. I'll gather some intel for you, check out their skills. If I have any major actions, I'll let you know."

...

Nalan Li drove Du Ge back to Imperial Capital University but left without even getting out of the car.

She understood Luo Yan's intentions.

But the matters involving Alien Star warriors were too complex. As Luo Yan's deputy, she didn't have the energy to develop any feelings with Du Ge.

Moreover, she didn't see any desire in Du Ge's eyes. Dealing with such a person, it's best to keep it strictly professional.

...

Back at Imperial Capital University, Du Ge immediately sought out Tang Houming.

He wasn't there to cancel his leave but to request privileges.

After experiencing the practical operation of mechas at the Strategic Defense Bureau headquarters, Du Ge focused on improving mechas, as the bureau's mechas weren't as comprehensive as those at Imperial Capital University.

Besides, Du Ge didn't want to work under Luo Yan.

Alien Star warriors were sharp-eared and keen-eyed. If they accidentally discovered his identity, it wouldn't be good.

In this Alien Star Battlefield, Du Ge didn't plan to show his true face.

Currently, what troubled Du Ge the most was the ranking announcement in a month.

His dazzling first place would bring countless troubles.

But there was still time before the end of the month, and he should find a way to deal with it. At most, after maxing out his skills, he could have Luo Yan help boost a few Alien Star warriors' rankings.

As long as his rank dropped out of the top ten, he could maintain a low profile.

With the Battle Network controlling public opinion, creating a few internet celebrities wasn't difficult.

Knowing Du Ge's true identity, Tang Houming naturally didn't refuse his request, granting him privileges and even assigning him a small training ground for exclusive use.

That day.

Du Ge operated several commonly used mecha models in his small training ground, identifying their shortcomings and weaknesses.

Then he logged into the Battle Network, ignoring the messages and connection requests that flooded his inbox, and directly entered the mecha development module.

Lin Hong's dream was to design a new mecha for Gu Qingyan.

So, he spent a lot of energy learning mecha development knowledge and even earned an entry-level designer title in the mecha development module.

But Lin Hong's knowledge was too limited, making him almost invisible in the mecha design module, with no followers. Even if he changed his name, no one would know.

After deleting all the help requests he had previously posted, Lin Hong's traces on the Battle Network were completely erased.

Then.

Du Ge directly applied for the intermediate designer assessment.

Posting high-end topics on mecha modification and upgrades in the entry-level designer module would take ages to get noticed, but posting in the advanced or special designer module would instantly cause a huge sensation.

Before applying for the assessment, Du Ge considered changing the "Ten Steps to Kill One" ID, but ultimately decided against it.

No matter what alias he used, the accumulated attributes would eventually add up to him, so there was no point in playing tricks.

Moreover, the more versatile and powerful "Ten Steps to Kill One" was in the Battle Network, the more low-key he appeared without showing his face.

The mecha designer assessment didn't involve fighting; there wasn't even a human examiner. It only required answering questions, and if the score was sufficient, one would naturally advance.

Of course.

This was only for the junior and intermediate designer assessments. For the advanced designer assessment, there were difficult mecha-related problems, mostly created by mecha designers. Without practical experience, it was impossible to solve them.

And this was also a way for special designers to select disciples.

The intermediate designer assessment covered a wide range of knowledge, which a novice like Lin Hong couldn't pass. But Du Ge's memory was astonishing, and the mecha knowledge he learned at Imperial Capital University was deeply ingrained in his mind.

Basic knowledge couldn't stump him. In less than half an hour, he passed the intermediate designer assessment with a perfect score, even breaking a record for the intermediate assessment.

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