Counterfeit Hero

After some contemplation, Stephen decided to seek out Liebgoet. He wanted to discuss with his mentor; perhaps achieving a local victory would be beneficial to him. If he were to die of thirst, he would have to drink even dirty water. At the very least, he should have that cup of water within reach. He got up and walked towards Liebgoet’s office, not knowing that there was an old saying in China’s ancient Earth: "Drinking poison to quench thirst."

Poison, not dirty water.

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In the technical department of Holy Knight Company, everyone was staring dumbfounded at a chubby guy shaking his head vigorously.

Fatty proclaimed decisively, "I’m not going, not even if you kill me. Once you join the Mythical Army, you lose all freedom. Everything is restricted! I’m not doing it. I’m a Heavenly Mountain eagle, destined to soar freely in the blue sky. Freedom is my life!"

Christina wanted to kick this fat eagle to death. She couldn’t tell if he was just stupid or utterly shameless! Hearing such words come out of his mouth was downright laughable.

She said wryly, "The Mythical Army is the Empire’s finest unit. Every soldier is one in a thousand, going through multiple rounds of tests and screenings just to get into the Mythical Army..."

Fatty retorted blankly, "What does that have to do with me? The guys in prison not only go through multiple screenings but also multiple trials. Each of them has the skills for murder and arson, skilled in the art, isn’t that a place you’d want to go to?"

Fatty’s unreasonable argument left Christina speechless and secretly anxious. Such an opportunity, which ordinary people would long for, was scorned by this fool, who clamored about being a free-flying eagle of Heavenly Mountain. Yet, he was the most important member of their team.

After all, Holy Knight Company was a private enterprise. If they wanted to gain respect in the Mythical Army’s Mecha research lab, they needed to showcase technical prowess. This skilful and experienced guy was definitely the team’s stabilizer. Facing those military mechanical technology experts, even Christina felt somewhat intimidated. The only one who could hold these people in awe was Zhang Yuan, who proposed the [Vajra] modification plan.

Looking at Fatty’s defiant face, Christina was both amused and exasperated. Suddenly, she had an idea and tempted him, "If you really don’t go, Bonnie’s suitors will be overjoyed. You’d be giving up the strongest competitor."