interstellar fairy tale

"I am a pacifist and I firmly oppose violence!"

"Well, I know you're a pacifist. I think almost the whole academy knows."

The assistant instructor showed a kind smile that didn't match his serious face, pointed to the Bode instructor standing in the examination room, and said to Shang Ping: "Even so, you still have to take this exam, if you really To get credit for this class. Trust me, I won't lie to you, pacifist."

Instructor Bode, who was covered in tangled muscles, had already twisted his neck bones, his thick neck made a cracking sound, and showed a somewhat ferocious "friendly" smile to Shang Ping, like a steel machine that forgot to add lubricating oil.

Shang Ping's face was pale, and he almost walked into the field with his hands and feet.Clenching the small dagger in his hand, he began to pray for a miracle.He couldn't help but pray, even if the Mars had no faith except Madoff White.Bottom line.Just because Austin can beat the whole man doesn't mean he can too!

In front of a professional soldier like Instructor Bode who is good at fighting and gymnastics, his natural strength is basically useless.Moreover, this class is close combat, as the name suggests, it is a kind of teaching with the purpose of killing the opponent.Shang Ping has participated in actual combat exercises, but has never actually been on the battlefield, nor is he like Austin. Adhering to the family philosophy, he has been educated by regular soldiers since he was a child. He was just raised by a colonel who did not look like a soldier. He entered Madoff Academy, and he also held the idea of ​​serving as a fleet logistics supply reserve officer after graduation. When the retirement deadline came, he could live a stable life as an ordinary person.

But he didn't expect that things couldn't always go his way. He had to change his mind midway, and tried to leave the academy early and go to the Kanon military fortress. He might not be able to really help, but at least he could do his part.

Now, how to solve this rocky mountain of human flesh in front of him?He won't be flattened by the opponent's fist...

Not only Shang Ping thought so, but even the lower grades or students of the same grade who surrounded the classroom had the same idea.Austin South was able to defeat Bode before, and he was also suspected of cheating. Now, this black-haired boy who is obviously half a head shorter than Austin and looks a little slender, can he really pass the exam smoothly?Although they all know Shang Ping's outstanding performance in the actual combat exercise of the Kanon military fortress, it must be admitted that driving a single-man fighter jet and fighting in close quarters are completely different things.

The two instructors didn't give Shangping any more time. The assistant instructor turned on the test scoring system. Instructor Bode clenched his fists and then released them. Repeatedly, there was a crisp sound at the ten knuckles. Looking at Shangping, it was like looking at an animal. The Mars Gray Rabbit who is powerless to resist.

Shang Ping took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and between breaths, the clamoring mood began to calm down. He clenched his dagger tightly. Now he had no way out. He had to defeat the man in front of him and get credits, or be knocked down to the ground. Annoyed at his incompetence like a useless coward.

Even though Shang Ping's personality lacks a young man's aggressiveness and impetuosity, he still doesn't like to shrink back and fail in embarrassment.

Bode's fist had already swung towards Shang Ping's face with a strong wind. Judging from the speed and strength, this stubborn instructor showed no mercy.Shang Ping stood there as if he had been stunned, and everyone present was sweating for him, including Austin South, who had just finished the modern military history exam.

Just when everyone thought that the black-haired boy would be blown away like a falling leaf, Shang Ping suddenly lowered his body, and Bode's fist almost flew over Shang Ping's hair.Shang Ping knelt down on one knee, clenched the dagger in one hand, and took the opportunity to stab Bode in the chest, almost bringing the concept of fast, ruthless, and accurate to the extreme.

Bode staggered to avoid the attack, grabbed Shang Ping's shoulder suddenly, lifted Shang Ping upside down, and fell forward fiercely. Shang Ping used his strength to turn around in mid-air, but Bode grabbed his ankle. Knees arched and hit Bode's face. When Bode let go of him, he fell lightly to the ground, supported him with one hand, and attacked Bode again.

If Austin's performance before was like a lithe cheetah, Shang Ping is now more like a cunning wolf.Facing an opponent stronger than himself, he patiently searched for the tricky angle of the mouth, and the dagger in his hand was like a wolf's eye staring at the prey, almost brushing against Bode's body.

Bode dodged Shang Ping's blow in some embarrassment, shouted, instead of retreating, he hit Shang Ping's back with his elbow. Amidst the exclamation, Shang Ping suddenly turned around at an incredible angle It turned into a boneless snake and appeared on Bode's side. With one hand and three fingers forming a claw, it stabbed Bode's ribs fiercely, and the other hand held a dagger and stabbed Bode. German shoulders.

This time, Bode could no longer easily dodge Shang Ping's attack. No matter which way he chooses to dodge, he would be hit by Shang Ping's attack. It was not fatal, but it was enough to injure him.Once he was injured, it meant that Shang Ping would at least get a passing grade, and this exam would also be over.

The assistant instructor looked at the jumping numbers on the screen of the test instrument and nodded. The machine made a sound indicating the end of the test, and Bode and Shang Ping in the field stopped at the same time. Broken the shoulder pads on Bode.

"Although you won Bode, I can only give you a passing grade. Do you understand the reason? Shangping student."

"Yes, Instructor!"

Shang Ping's legs were straight and his heels were close together. Amid the crisp sound of heels rubbing against each other, he performed a standard student salute.As long as he can get credit for this course, whether it is a pass or an honor, he will make him thank God.Coupled with his achievements in modern military history, graduating early should not be a problem.

Austin South stood quietly on the spot, and the reaction of the students present was not as enthusiastic as in the previous exam.Even if Shang Ping won the Bode instructor, but, as the assistant instructor said, even if he won, he could only get a passing evaluation.

Because, in this exam, Shang Ping didn't kill him once, yes, not once!

But this class is a veritable close combat.

Austin was cheered by everyone, because he used the most direct means to show the fighting spirit that a future soldier should have.Although Shang Ping was able to overpower the enemy, he lacked the ruthlessness and determination that a warrior must have.If he really went to the battlefield, maybe he could win the victory, but it might not be the kind of victory that the Mars people like.

It's hard to be convincing if it's not hard enough and spicy.

The assistant instructor has already entered the test results of close combat into the intelligent system, and Shang Ping only needs to go back and wait for the notification of early graduation application approval.

The students around also dispersed one after another, but Austin still stood where he was.

"Austin? Are you waiting for me?"

"kindness."

Austin nodded, took Shang Ping's arm, looked seriously into Shang Ping's eyes, and said, "Shang Ping, I will only ask you this question once, that's all!"

"what?"

"Do you really have the consciousness to go to the battlefield as a Mars Space Fleet soldier?"

"Austin, what are you talking about?"

"answer me!"

Looking at Austin's emerald green eyes, Shang Ping suddenly had a very absurd feeling, as if his deepest thoughts would be seen through those clear eyes.

"Enough, let me go!"

"you answer me first!"

Austin held Shang Ping even tighter, "If you don't answer my question, I will definitely try my best to prevent your application for early graduation from being approved! Even if I can't prevent you from graduating, I will never let you go to the Canon military fortress! Trust me, I will do what I say!"

"Are you flaunting your privileged class status to me?"

"Whatever you think, I just want an answer!"

The two people looked at each other unwillingly, with green eyes and black pupils, no one was willing to look away first.

In the end, Shang Ping chose to compromise.

"Austin, I will never do anything that I regret. I am going to Canon Military Fortress, and I have prepared for everything that is coming. I will not be ignorant like a pure deer. The reason why I In the exam just now...that's because I haven't been able to truly treat Instructor Bird as an enemy."

"Really?"

"Of course! In the face of the enemy, I will never be soft-hearted, I swear!"

Austin let go of his hand, temporarily believing Shang Ping's words.However, in the heart of the blond boy, there are still doubts about this.

A week later, Shang Ping and Austin South's early graduation application approval certificates were delivered to them.As expected by the two, it was stated in the attachment of the certificate that in view of the excellence of the two trainees, they will be sent to serve in the Sixth and Third Fleets stationed at the Kanon military fortress as individual fighter reserve officers.

"Austin, I thought you would be sent to an alien system colony at most, after all..."

"My father was David South after all?"

"Sorry. But that's what I meant."

"..."

"I apologize! Sincerely."

"Shang Ping, my family is not as you imagined... At least, my elder brother Alexander and second brother Ferrell both entered the military service after graduating from the Madoff Military Academy. We will not Surnames get extra preferential treatment. Mars is not Seth, there is no so-called black box operation."

"Maybe Seth isn't as bad as it looks?"

"What do you say?"

"But don't you admire that president named Liu Xi?"

"Does my admiration for that man conflict with my dislike of the Republic of Seth?"

There's none?

Looking at Austin with a calm look, Shang Ping suddenly felt that he was stupid, so stupid that he couldn't be any more stupid.