The moment Ves becomes an adult the seniors start touching him…
After several years of toiling away as an Apprentice, Ves had finally taken his first real step towards greater prominence! He had graduated from a kid into an adult in the mech industry!
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Pft—bwahahahaha!
Ves scratched his head. He didn't see the significance of this phenomenon yet. He only perceived that this process was self-sustaining as his design seed did not seem to grow any weaker.
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Uh oh. Bet she won’t.
"Jannzi should be sending the signal to end the demonstration at any moment now." Ves muttered to himself.
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Heavy mech expert candidate.
She was so envious at the likes of Ghanso and Porellia Larkinson for being able to bloom during the war!
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I’m crying fr.
The Sacred God known as Qilanxo breathed her last natural breath as her decaying body finally succumbed.
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No! Quilanxo!
The researchers watched with dismay as every Sacred God and Wild God on the planet began to waste away, losing energy and body mass on a constant basis no matter how much they ate.
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Ventag is a relatively non-eccentric senior, and Ves is a super-eccentric sub-journeyman. 😆
The professor eventually agreed, dismissing it as one of Ves' many eccentricities.
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… uh…
Instead, Ves inspected the other weapons until he finally came across an artful-looking ballistic pistol. It immediately caught his eye due its sensuous design and its intricately sculpted shape. It looked like a marble statue of an elf with its wide open mouth serving as a muzzle.
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The dwarf jokes have leaked into the main story now.
This was a lot harder than it sounded like someone like Ves. He hungered for improvement like a dwarf hungered for godling meat.
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He had this before he left for the war.
[Physics]: Senior - [Directed Energy Weapon Optimization III] [Gamma Laser Weapons I] [Lightweight Armor Optimization II] [Mediumweight Armor Optimization IV] [Melee Weapon Optimization IV] [Rapid-Fire Laser Weapon Operation II] [Optics III]
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I actually really like this aspect of the story. Keep it up!
"Ahh!" Ves nursed his head. "This damn headache is getting worse."
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They’re worshipped like gods and have supernatural powers which they use to bless their followers. What’s the difference at that point?
Eventually, he achieved some results when he prostrated himself on the deck of his quarters and expressed his sincere admiration and respect for Qilanxo's might. God or not, it was indisputable that her spirituality was on par with that of an ace pilot!
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Giant cats for me.
After fifteen minutes of daydreaming, he suddenly sat up straight in his chair. "Of course! When it comes to showcasing the power of defense, how can I forget about that big lovable lizard!"
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Defense? What about that god species lady-saur?
Not so much, at least on the top of his head. Ves tried to go over instances related to defensive mechs and only came up with a couple of examples that didn't really inspire him that much.
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Blue for me
As soon as he pulled the trigger, the entire dining room flashed in bright red!
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Ves has done that plenty…
"One of the historical customs of journeymen in ancient crafts was that they traveled from place to place after graduating from apprentices. This allowed them to move beyond their hometowns to experience different approaches to their own craft. A Journeyman Mech Designer is not obligated to travel around, but it is generally a good idea to broaden your horizons."
The Mech Touch
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