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00:01:30Mr. Miller, you old rascal.
00:01:32Why did you leave work for this?
00:01:34A white-haired elder walks out, wearing the same tunic as Davis.
00:01:37They obviously know each other and start chatting.
00:01:40Guests recognize him and show respect.
00:01:42Both of them are top figures in science, truly worthy of respect.
00:01:46They're pillars of the military research base.
00:01:48They made huge achievements in AI and Mecca for the Federation.
00:01:52They're national treasures.
00:01:53They walk into the banquet hall.
00:01:54It's full of guests, but their minds aren't on the party.
00:01:57Mr. Davis, I came to discuss something with you.
00:02:01Our exosuit R&D needs to speed up.
00:02:05Why, Mr. Miller?
00:02:06Did you hear something?
00:02:07I got news last night.
00:02:09North Command is making them too.
00:02:11They are already in testing.
00:02:14That fast?
00:02:15How are the results?
00:02:17Impressive.
00:02:18Mr. Davis frowns.
00:02:19It's still phase one.
00:02:21The results will decide the future resource and funding focus.
00:02:24If North Command wins, he'd be a laughing stock.
00:02:26Just then, a petite girl, around 18, walks quickly to Mr. Davis.
00:02:31Grandpa, the party is starting.
00:02:34Everyone is here except Uncle and Anna.
00:02:36The girl smiles and takes out a mystery box.
00:02:39My gift for you, Grandpa.
00:02:41Davis takes the box with a smile, looking at Chloe Davis fondly.
00:02:44This is an exosuit model from the Empire.
00:02:47Chloe lifts her chin and says proudly.
00:02:50Hearing exosuit, the two men's eyes flash.
00:02:52When the Federation built nuclear subs, they used a model from the Empire to verify.
00:02:58No exaggeration.
00:02:59That humble model helped a lot.
00:03:01Similarly, maybe this exosuit model can inspire them to do.
00:03:04Mr. Davis opens Chloe's gift.
00:03:05It's very exquisite.
00:03:06It has clever joints and structure.
00:03:08Mr. Miller sees its value.
00:03:09It must be based on the Empire's real suit.
00:03:12Chloe, what a great gift.
00:03:15Mr. Davis laughs and pinches Chloe's nose.
00:03:17Glad you like it.
00:03:18Hearing Grandpa's praise, Chloe looks even prouder.
00:03:21She takes photos of the model and posts them on social media.
00:03:23Still not enough.
00:03:25She sends them to Anna Davis.
00:03:26Anna, who is on her way, sees the message and smiles helplessly.
00:03:29Chloe is her uncle's child, just two months younger.
00:03:31Always competing with her.
00:03:32In exams or piano contests.
00:03:34Even in clothing.
00:03:35But Chloe never won.
00:03:36Now she's showing off her gift and how much Grandpa likes it.
00:03:40Even competing on gifts.
00:03:41Anna doesn't care.
00:03:43She only worries if the 50 centimeter mech model has arrived.
00:03:46You didn't reply or answer.
00:03:48Ten minutes later, Richard Davis and Anna Davis arrive just in time.
00:03:51Wishing you endless happiness and longevity.
00:03:55Richard presents a 200 year old ginseng bought for millions.
00:03:59What do I need this for?
00:04:00Wasting money like your brother.
00:04:02Davis sounds annoyed but isn't really mad.
00:04:04It's still his filial piety.
00:04:06Anna, it's been a while.
00:04:08You and Chloe have grown into fine young ladies.
00:04:11Besides his work, Mr. Davis cares most about his granddaughters.
00:04:14Seeing Anna, he smiles.
00:04:16You thought she was still a baby.
00:04:18Everyone laughs.
00:04:20The vibe is harmonious.
00:04:21Everyone is happy.
00:04:22Anna, you got a gift too, right?
00:04:24Stop hiding it.
00:04:25Take it out.
00:04:26A voice rings out.
00:04:27Chloe asks with a smile but sounds a bit competitive.
00:04:30Davis asks too.
00:04:32Anna, your dad said you got me a great gift.
00:04:36Where is it?
00:04:37Wait a sec, Grandpa.
00:04:38I don't know where it is.
00:04:40Anna looks awkward, anxious, texting rapidly on her phone.
00:04:45Mr. Smith, where are you?
00:04:46Why isn't my mech delivered?
00:04:48I trusted you.
00:04:49How could you scan me?
00:04:50Call me back when you see this.
00:04:52Seeing her pale face, Richard asks softly.
00:04:54Did Mr. Smith scam you?
00:04:56Anna's eyes turn red.
00:04:58Anna, where's your gift?
00:05:00Don't hide it.
00:05:01Let everyone see.
00:05:03Chloe runs over and hugs her arm, urging her.
00:05:05Anna's eyes tear up and her chin quivers, looking aggrieved and teary.
00:05:10How can she admit being scammed?
00:05:11It's so embarrassing.
00:05:12Chloe realizes Anna has no gift, feeling overjoyed inside.
00:05:16Anna was always better at school, music, and math contests.
00:05:19Today, she finally lost.
00:05:21Holding back her laughter, Chloe pretends to care.
00:05:24Anna, did you lose it?
00:05:25Don't worry.
00:05:27My 10-centimeter exosuit model can be from both of us.
00:05:31Grandpa loves it.
00:05:32Hearing this, Anna feels even worse.
00:05:34She had a 50-centimeter mech model, too.
00:05:36Grandpa would love it.
00:05:37She has to tell the truth now.
00:05:39I had a gift, too.
00:05:40Her phone suddenly beeps.
00:05:42A call comes in.
00:05:43It's from yourself.
00:05:44Oh, my.
00:05:44Scammers are so arrogant now.
00:05:46Anna answers angrily and hears a furious voice.
00:05:50Pretty Anna.
00:05:50How did I scam you?
00:05:51I delivered it last night.
00:05:52It's parked outside the villa.
00:05:54A 500-centimeter tall mech.
00:05:55Such a huge thing.
00:05:56Did you really not see it?
00:05:58I'm speechless.
00:05:59You called me 20 times this morning.
00:06:00You're something.
00:06:01Anna is stunned, and her brain freezes.
00:06:03She wanted to get mad.
00:06:04Why is he mad?
00:06:05500-centimeter?
00:06:06She checks the chat and realizes her mistake.
00:06:08She typed an extra zero.
00:06:10The 50-centimeter mech became 500-centimeter.
00:06:12That means the giant thing in red cloth is her ordered mech.
00:06:15Anna gasps.
00:06:16Mr. Mr. Smith, calm down.
00:06:19Realizing this, her gloom disappears.
00:06:21She sounds much nicer.
00:06:22Calm down?
00:06:23I won't refund you, and you must pay the balance, or I'll harass you every day.
00:06:28I'll sue you.
00:06:29I won't let you go.
00:06:30Anna is cut off.
00:06:31That voice is clearly anxious.
00:06:33No, no, Mr. Smith.
00:06:34I won't default.
00:06:35I'll pay the rest later.
00:06:36That's more like it.
00:06:38The wake-up app and tracker have been sent to you.
00:06:41Then the line click off.
00:06:42Anna is confused.
00:06:43She wronged Mr. Smith.
00:06:45But a five-middle mech made in two days.
00:06:47Is it any good?
00:06:48Glad it's even made.
00:06:49Anna has low hopes.
00:06:50The phone wasn't on speaker, but people nearby heard it.
00:06:53Chloe looks out, thinking it must be shoddy.
00:06:56Just scrap metal welded together, barely holding its shape.
00:06:59She's seen many trash models.
00:07:00It can't compare to her empire model.
00:07:02She smiles and says,
00:07:04Anna, seems your gift is nice too.
00:07:07Before the banquet, let's go see it.
00:07:10Wanna see it now?
00:07:11Anna feels down.
00:07:12She prefers viewing it later.
00:07:14Being embarrassed before family is better than before guests.
00:07:16Just let us see.
00:07:18It won't take long.
00:07:19Chloe jeers.
00:07:20Let's go see it.
00:07:21Mr. Davis laughs and leads everyone to the open space.
00:07:24Anna follows behind, feeling nervous.
00:07:26She can imagine how people will react to the ugly model.
00:07:30Standing by the mech, Anna wants to hide.
00:07:33It's gonna be embarrassing.
00:07:34Everyone gathers around, guessing what's under the cloth.
00:07:38What are you waiting for?
00:07:40Lift the cloth.
00:07:41Chloe can't wait to see her fail.
00:07:43So she urges.
00:07:44Anna, as long as it's from you, grandpa likes it.
00:07:48Lift it.
00:07:49Sensing her worry, he comforts her.
00:07:51Pretty Anna, show it to everyone.
00:07:53Guests urge her too.
00:07:54Hearing this, Anna takes a deep breath.
00:07:56To hell with it.
00:07:57She grabs a corner and pulls.
00:07:59The red cloth falls.
00:08:00A red mech with a cold sheen, blocking the sun, appears before everyone.
00:08:03Its imposing aura brings immense pressure, making people hold their breath.
00:08:07The sharp body is cool and domineering.
00:08:09The glowing red metal eyes and a massive rail gun on its shoulder blow everyone's minds.
00:08:14A wild shock rises from people's feet.
00:08:17Rushing to their heads, it's mind-blowing.
00:08:19Chloe trembles.
00:08:21Her pupils shake and she is filled with disbelief.
00:08:24She slumps to the ground, fully shell-shocked.
00:08:26But no one pays attention to Chloe.
00:08:28People gather, looking up at the mech, feeling numb and shocked.
00:08:32Young folks look at it with starry eyes, especially the kids.
00:08:36They can't hide their love for it.
00:08:38Even older people are fascinated, wanting to drive it in space.
00:08:43Mechs are a man's romance.
00:08:44Not just men.
00:08:45Women are captivated too.
00:08:47Girls keep screaming.
00:08:48So cool.
00:08:49Chloe sits on the floor, muttering.
00:08:51Is... is this real?
00:08:53It must be fake.
00:08:55How could Anna buy a real mech?
00:08:57Even the Empire can't build it, let alone the Federation.
00:09:01People in the estate are awed by the mech, forgetting the party.
00:09:04Mr. Miller coughs, tugging Mr. Davis.
00:09:07They walk together and pull the stunned Anna aside.
00:09:10Experts know the drill.
00:09:11Its exterior alone is complex.
00:09:13Anna, tell me honestly.
00:09:15Where did you get this mech?
00:09:17Anna blinks her big eyes, staring blankly, silently, as if thinking.
00:09:22Anna?
00:09:22Anna jolts, snapping out of it.
00:09:25Mr. Miller, if I said I paid a welder $400,000 to make it, would you think I'm lying?
00:09:31Don't be silly.
00:09:32Good kids don't lie.
00:09:35Miller speaks kindly, but frowning slightly.
00:09:37Mr. Miller, I knew you'd doubt it.
00:09:39Anna pouts, not knowing how to explain.
00:09:41Anna, you mean it was made by the Mr. Smith who called you earlier?
00:09:46Mr. Davis knows his granddaughter never lies.
00:09:48She is a good girl.
00:09:49It must be true.
00:09:50His name is Finn Smith.
00:09:51He's a master welder.
00:09:52Anna nods and adds,
00:09:53The two elders look at each other.
00:09:55Their eyes are full of doubt.
00:09:57This mech is far beyond a normal model.
00:09:59Its design follows aerodynamics and its thrust nozzles look like the Empire's F-119 engines,
00:10:05even more advanced in some aspects.
00:10:07The railgun isn't just for show.
00:10:09As science veterans, they notice details others miss.
00:10:13More people gather.
00:10:14Even the maids at Cloud Crest Estate and chefs come to watch.
00:10:17After a heated chat, all eyes turn to the mech's cockpit.
00:10:21People point at it with expectation.
00:10:23Someone jeers.
00:10:25Get in the cockpit!
00:10:27Chloe is helped up by a maid, calming down her shock.
00:10:30Today's spotlight was stolen by Anna's gift mech.
00:10:33She figures it out.
00:10:34This giant model must be Anna's plan.
00:10:36Her expression was definitely fake.
00:10:38Scheming bitch.
00:10:39Models are just models.
00:10:40Looking cool but useless.
00:10:41Once the cockpit opens, people will see the scrap inside and be disappointed.
00:10:45She smirks, smiling at everyone.
00:10:47Don't rush, guys.
00:10:48Anna will surely open it.
00:10:50It won't let you down.
00:10:51She turns to Anna.
00:10:53Right, Anna?
00:10:54With her lead, the jeering grows.
00:10:56Anna bites the bullet and tries.
00:10:58But guests might be let down, though.
00:10:59According to Mr. Smith, an app can easily control it.
00:11:02She opens her phone, finds the app package, and installs it.
00:11:06Anna runs the app.
00:11:07The interface loads.
00:11:08Then the mech emits mechanical clicks, scaring people back a few steps.
00:11:13Chloe sneers and says,
00:11:14She even installed speakers.
00:11:16So desperate to show off.
00:11:18Anna, be careful.
00:11:19Mr. Davis feels something's off.
00:11:21The mechanical sound is just like his exosuit research.
00:11:25Anna swipes the app.
00:11:26Only the start button works.
00:11:28No open cockpit button.
00:11:30Holding her breath, she taps start.
00:11:32A loud alert rings overhead.
00:11:34The silent mech's eyes glow red.
00:11:37Then, a robotic voice speaks from within.
00:11:39Access granted.
00:11:41Coolant filled.
00:11:42Hydrogen engine started.
00:11:44Radar system online.
00:11:46Titan 1 initialized.
00:11:49Scanning pilot.
00:11:51Red light scans down, locating Anna.
00:11:53The arm reaches out, lifting her to its chest.
00:11:56Too nervous, Anna drops her phone.
00:11:59An airlock opens.
00:12:01Anna is loaded into the cockpit.
00:12:02Hatch closed.
00:12:03Anna holds the holo helmet.
00:12:05Sitting in shock.
00:12:06Looking at the strange console.
00:12:09Completely dumbfounded.
00:12:10Breathing heavily.
00:12:11Too realistic.
00:12:12It is worth every penny.
00:12:13Below the mech, the cockpit opens.
00:12:15Its interior exposed.
00:12:16Chloe is dumbfounded.
00:12:17It's not what she expected.
00:12:19The exterior is stunning enough.
00:12:20The cockpit is pure sci-fi.
00:12:22For this model to have...
00:12:23For this model to have not just the exterior,
00:12:25but a cockpit so real and arms that even move is beyond her belief.
00:12:29Fly it!
00:12:29Hundreds of people are cheering wildly.
00:12:32The vibe is electric.
00:12:33Chloe looks grim.
00:12:35Gritting her teeth.
00:12:37Bet you can't fly.
00:12:38Just then, Anna puts on the helmet.
00:12:40Her view changes and she sees outside.
00:12:43Obstacles turn transparent.
00:12:45Transparent UI pops up.
00:12:47She feels like she is the mech.
00:12:49Her heart is pounding.
00:12:51It's beyond her grasp.
00:12:52Can a welder make this?
00:12:54Unbelievable.
00:12:55External sensors catch sounds,
00:12:57sending them to Anna.
00:12:59In this fiery vibe, Anna gets excited too.
00:13:02She can't back out now.
00:13:03Her hand reaches for the joystick.
00:13:06Mr. Davis picks up her phone
00:13:07and finds out it's connected to the cockpit camera.
00:13:11It can even switch to external cameras,
00:13:13showing real-time mech data.
00:13:15They can also talk to Anna.
00:13:17Richard and others look at the screen.
00:13:19When Mr. Davis figures out the screen,
00:13:22Anna has gripped the joystick,
00:13:24pressing her thumb on the climb button.
00:13:27Click.
00:13:28Mission complete.
00:13:29Anna beams brightly,
00:13:30waving at the camera inside with a sweet smile.
00:13:33She knows they're watching.
00:13:35And she still doubts it can fly.
00:13:37It's amazing enough already.
00:13:39Experiencing this real drive,
00:13:40she's satisfied.
00:13:42Voices from the phone after Anna says,
00:13:44mission complete.
00:13:45Sound unsatisfied and envious
00:13:47that Anna is in the cockpit.
00:13:48People hope it really flies,
00:13:50but logic says,
00:13:51no way.
00:13:52Chloe sneers,
00:13:53complaining loudly.
00:13:54I knew it wouldn't work.
00:13:56The Empire hasn't built it.
00:13:57How could the Federation?
00:13:59Taking revenge for her shock,
00:14:01Chloe curses again.
00:14:02Grat metal with speakers.
00:14:04People glance at her.
00:14:05Mr. Davis frowns too.
00:14:07Some head back inside.
00:14:08Richard steps out,
00:14:09greeting those left.
00:14:10Dear guests,
00:14:11the mech test is over.
00:14:12The banquet starts.
00:14:13Before he finishes,
00:14:15rapid alarms sound suddenly.
00:14:17Entering flight mode.
00:14:18Please stay clear.
00:14:20A thrilling unease fills everyone's heart.
00:14:23Blaring alarms echo.
00:14:25Mr. Davis clenches his fists.
00:14:26Logic tells him it's just a model.
00:14:28Only for display.
00:14:30It can't fly.
00:14:31A shockwave bursts from the mech.
00:14:33People can see thrusters opening on it.
00:14:36And four large nozzles on its back
00:14:38shoot out pink flames.
00:14:40The ground rumbles and trembles.
00:14:42Davis realizes something is wrong.
00:14:43He opens the phone mic
00:14:44and shouts at Anna on screen.
00:14:47What is going on?
00:14:48It's going to fly.
00:14:49Anna's voice trembles
00:14:50like a frightened deer,
00:14:52not knowing what to do.
00:14:54Mr. Davis trembles.
00:14:55His eyes look grave.
00:14:57Their core project,
00:14:58exosuits,
00:14:59can only help soldiers carry cargo.
00:15:01Can't run,
00:15:02let alone fly.
00:15:03Even the Empire's latest tech can't do it.
00:15:06How could a welder do it?
00:15:07Fly?
00:15:08Impossible.
00:15:09The engine flames grow,
00:15:11turning pink to blue.
00:15:12Seeing this,
00:15:14Mr. Davis and Mr. Miller can't stay calm.
00:15:15Experience tells them
00:15:16it will actually fly.
00:15:17They must get away now.
00:15:18Mr. Davis orders the guards.
00:15:19Organize everyone to evacuate Cloud Crest now.
00:15:22And lock down Mount Nimbus.
00:15:24There is no time.
00:15:26Countless cars start up.
00:15:27Quick people grab a car and flee.
00:15:30Under the guards' lead,
00:15:31the chaos settles down.
00:15:33Mr. Davis holds his phone,
00:15:35looking at Anna in worry.
00:15:37Anna, can you stop it?
00:15:39I don't know.
00:15:40The countdown has begun.
00:15:41Inside the cockpit,
00:15:42Anna is terrified.
00:15:45Piercing alerts ring out,
00:15:46making her more tense.
00:15:48Hydrogen engine tuned.
00:15:49Thrust ports connected.
00:15:51Shoulder rail gun normal.
00:15:52High frequency particle blade loaded.
00:15:53High frequency particle blade loaded.
00:15:55Beam weapons not loaded.
00:15:56Dragoon system offline.
00:15:58Final check complete.
00:15:59Three, two, one.
00:16:00Titan one, launch.
00:16:01Boom.
00:16:02Cloud Crest shakes wildly.
00:16:04For those still around,
00:16:05sonic booms deafen them.
00:16:06The engine flames flash.
00:16:08From pink to azure,
00:16:10Anna feels a huge push.
00:16:12If not for the helmet's air,
00:16:14she'd pass out.
00:16:16Under everyone's gaze,
00:16:17Titan one bursts with fire,
00:16:19soaring into the sky.
00:16:20Fleeing people freeze,
00:16:22looking up at the sky
00:16:23with their pupils shaking,
00:16:24and they are totally floored.
00:16:26Holy crap, it's flying.
00:16:27No one would believe it.
00:16:28I'm mind blown.
00:16:30Mechs really do exist.
00:16:31People stand in a daze,
00:16:32swearing in shock.
00:16:34Mr. Miller is stunned,
00:16:35looking utterly shocked.
00:16:36What do you think?
00:16:38Fucking can't believe it's flying.
00:16:39Mr. Davis curses too.
00:16:41This is far beyond
00:16:42their comprehension.
00:16:43Looking down to think,
00:16:44Mr. Miller speculates.
00:16:45Is Mr. Brooks
00:16:46from East Command
00:16:47showing off?
00:16:49Maybe,
00:16:50but unlikely.
00:16:51Mr. Davis shakes his head.
00:16:52Their brains are frying.
00:16:53Just can't guess
00:16:54it's origin.
00:16:55If Anna hired a welder,
00:16:56they wouldn't buy it.
00:16:57A welder making a mech?
00:16:58You gotta be kidding.
00:16:59A flying mech
00:17:00requires untold R&D
00:17:01and assets.
00:17:02It seems that to find
00:17:03its origin,
00:17:03it seems that
00:17:04to find its origin,
00:17:05they must ask Anna.
00:17:06Just then,
00:17:07a sonic boom explodes,
00:17:09ripping the sky apart.
00:17:10Guests nearby
00:17:11have their ears ringing.
00:17:13Kids cry nonstop.
00:17:15People like Chloe
00:17:15fall to the ground again.
00:17:17The frail Mr. Davis
00:17:18jolts,
00:17:19blurting out.
00:17:20Mr. Miller's pupils
00:17:20dilate,
00:17:21completely startled.
00:17:22After the brief shock,
00:17:23they both realize something.
00:17:24Almost at once,
00:17:25their eyes turn sharp,
00:17:26staring at the sky.
00:17:27The red mech
00:17:28climbs fast,
00:17:29forming a cone cloud.
00:17:31Are my eyes failing me?
00:17:33Did it break
00:17:34the sound barrier?
00:17:35Mr. Davis gulps,
00:17:36asking uncertainly.
00:17:37Don't ask me.
00:17:38I might be deaf, too.
00:17:40Mr. Miller is too hyped.
00:17:41Even he stutters now.
00:17:43Supersonic straight up.
00:17:45Newton is rolling over.
00:17:46Besides,
00:17:47the shape is an arrow.
00:17:48How is it supersonic?
00:17:50It shatters worldview.
00:17:51You know,
00:17:52even a fighter jet
00:17:53struggles to break
00:17:53the sound barrier.
00:17:56Vertical supersonic
00:17:57is unprecedented.
00:17:58At this moment,
00:17:59Mr. Davis' worldview
00:18:00and values shatter.
00:18:01Mr. Miller's brain stops,
00:18:02doubting his life.
00:18:03In the sky,
00:18:03the mech is a tiny dot.
00:18:05Mr. Davis' phone
00:18:06broadcasts fierce wind sounds.
00:18:07He notices the real-time
00:18:09mech data jumping wildly.
00:18:11Current mode,
00:18:12novice,
00:18:13mech posture,
00:18:13anti-
00:18:14anti-gravity vertical climb.
00:18:15Engine 1 and 2,
00:18:16thrust,
00:18:16110 kilonewtons.
00:18:18Engine 3 and 4,
00:18:19thrust,
00:18:19105 kilonewtons.
00:18:20Wing friction,
00:18:21109 kilonewtons.
00:18:21Body temp,
00:18:22141 degrees Celsius.
00:18:23Speed,
00:18:24Mach 1.357,
00:18:25all normal.
00:18:26Seriously?
00:18:26You call this normal?
00:18:27Are you kidding me?
00:18:28Both of them gasp in shock.
00:18:30Their eyes bulge out,
00:18:31heads full of questions.
00:18:32The data keeps surging.
00:18:34Temp hits 195 degrees Celsius.
00:18:36Fast.
00:18:36Speed reaches Mach 1.94,
00:18:38almost Mach 2.
00:18:39Mr. Davis looks deeply worried,
00:18:41even terrified.
00:18:41Such high heat.
00:18:42Circuits will fry.
00:18:44And the pilot can't survive.
00:18:46Anna?
00:18:46How are you?
00:18:47It's flying so high.
00:18:48I'm so scared.
00:18:49Signal lost.
00:18:50The voice stops,
00:18:50and the screen freezes.
00:18:52Only the live data freezes
00:18:53at that moment.
00:18:55Temp 209 degrees Celsius.
00:18:56Speed,
00:18:56Mach 2.
00:18:57Mr. Davis's hands shake wildly,
00:18:59looking at Mr. Miller.
00:19:00Clouds broke the signal.
00:19:03We need satellite access.
00:19:06Must copy this app
00:19:09and use the base's mainframe
00:19:13to connect the mech.
00:19:15Guarded by soldiers,
00:19:17they board a military SUV,
00:19:18rushing to the base.
00:19:20In the vast clouds,
00:19:21Anna sits in the seat,
00:19:22feeling uneasy.
00:19:24Her panic worsens
00:19:25as Grandpa's signal drops.
00:19:26She takes a deep breath,
00:19:28trying to calm down.
00:19:29She must rely on herself.
00:19:30After extreme tension,
00:19:31she starts to think.
00:19:33Clouds block the view.
00:19:34It's all white outside.
00:19:36Only a UI panel
00:19:37shows glowing text
00:19:38of the mech's live data.
00:19:40She only gets two things.
00:19:42Temp 240 degrees Celsius.
00:19:43Speed,
00:19:44Mach 2.3.
00:19:45Is the exterior
00:19:45240 degrees Celsius?
00:19:47I feel nothing in here.
00:19:48And the speed should be
00:19:49over Mach 2 already.
00:19:50As she analyzes the data,
00:19:52the mech pierces through.
00:19:54The blocking clouds
00:19:55vanish instantly.
00:19:57Endless sea of clouds
00:19:58and the sky is vast.
00:20:00Anna's eyes widen.
00:20:02Feels like in a wonderland.
00:20:03The visuals are so real.
00:20:05Like walking on clouds.
00:20:07Her fear fades a bit.
00:20:08She grips the joysticks.
00:20:11Calming down,
00:20:12she tries to control Titan 1.
00:20:14Military Research Base.
00:20:16Hall number one.
00:20:16The vibe is heavy.
00:20:17Mr. Davis and Mr. Miller
00:20:18look grim.
00:20:19Tech prodigy Maya Vance
00:20:20leads the team.
00:20:21And dozens of IT experts
00:20:23fail to hack the app
00:20:25or even transfer it.
00:20:27The national team being
00:20:28this inept is a joke.
00:20:30Maya sees their fierce gaze
00:20:31and feels wronged.
00:20:33As the initial parsing
00:20:35of the app code begins,
00:20:36she is secretly shocked.
00:20:37This isn't normal code.
00:20:38Totally unreadable.
00:20:39Not a standard language.
00:20:40Maya doubts her title
00:20:41as a tech prodigy.
00:20:42Also feeling amazed.
00:20:43What insane coding skill
00:20:45does this app require?
00:20:46This level exceeds
00:20:47the global standard
00:20:48by 10x.
00:20:49If she could just
00:20:50meet the developer,
00:20:51she'd die happy.
00:20:52Seeing them fail again,
00:20:54Mr. Davis sighs
00:20:55and casts the phone screen.
00:20:57Mr. Miller walks over.
00:20:58I got notified.
00:21:00Satellites are ready.
00:21:01We can connect now.
00:21:03Maya gets it.
00:21:05Her slender fingers
00:21:06dance on the keys.
00:21:09Subtitles run rapidly
00:21:10in the system.
00:21:11People's hearts
00:21:11are in their throats,
00:21:12holding their breath,
00:21:13staring at the small text.
00:21:15Hilarious signal linking.
00:21:16Mr. Miller pats
00:21:17Mr. Davis,
00:21:19comforting him,
00:21:19no matter what.
00:21:20Old pal is here.
00:21:22Mr. Miller knows clearly,
00:21:23based on the last data,
00:21:25Anna is likely dead.
00:21:27Temp over 200 degrees Celsius.
00:21:28With no heat shields,
00:21:29even with coating,
00:21:30the cockpit is 100 degrees Celsius.
00:21:32Moreover,
00:21:33he saw no insulation on it.
00:21:35How could a pilot live?
00:21:36And the temp was rising.
00:21:38Once connected,
00:21:39they might see Anna
00:21:40roasted beyond repair.
00:21:42Mr. Davis knows this,
00:21:43but he masks,
00:21:44but he masks his worst panic.
00:21:45At Terra's atmosphere,
00:21:47Titan 1 speeds up,
00:21:48skimming the atmosphere.
00:21:49The body is fiery red,
00:21:50but intact.
00:21:51Anna tries her best
00:21:52to adjust its posture,
00:21:53but speed doesn't drop.
00:21:55The panel shows temp
00:21:56501 degrees Celsius,
00:21:58Mach 5.
00:21:58The mech exits the mesosphere,
00:22:00nearing LEO.
00:22:01Anna isn't as scared,
00:22:01but she knows
00:22:02she'll die in space.
00:22:04She removes the helmet,
00:22:05searching for an e-stop.
00:22:07Finding nothing,
00:22:08she sighs.
00:22:08Such an advanced mech
00:22:10with no smart assist.
00:22:11As if replying to her,
00:22:12a robotic voice sounds.
00:22:14No proper operation detected.
00:22:17Novice mode on.
00:22:20Pilots can proceed via
00:22:22hollow helmet eye control,
00:22:24with details sent to it.
00:22:27Anna puts it back on,
00:22:29seeing the assist rules.
00:22:31Hover.
00:22:32As Anna commands,
00:22:34dozens of nozzles
00:22:34start to work.
00:22:36Flipping the mech over,
00:22:37the four hydrogen engines
00:22:39burst with blue flames,
00:22:41forming Mach diamonds.
00:22:42Titan 1 slows down fast,
00:22:44like an airbrake.
00:22:45The data drops rapidly.
00:22:47Speed.
00:22:47Mach 4.7.
00:22:48Speed.
00:22:49Mach 4.2.
00:22:49Speed.
00:22:50Mach 3.5.
00:22:50Speed.
00:22:50Zero.
00:22:51The hovering mech
00:22:51is finally stable in LEO.
00:22:53It stopped.
00:22:54It stopped.
00:22:55Anna sighs in relief,
00:22:56and she looks up
00:22:57from the panel.
00:22:57Her eyes tremble
00:22:58as she shrinks back.
00:22:59A blue planet appears,
00:23:01wrapped in a blue veil,
00:23:03glowing crystal clear,
00:23:05afloat in deep space,
00:23:07seemingly close,
00:23:08yet far away.
00:23:08Is this Tara?
00:23:09Anna is stunned,
00:23:10and she's breathing fast,
00:23:12unable to calm down.
00:23:13Tara is so beautiful.
00:23:14She is mesmerized,
00:23:15unaware of the bottom left
00:23:16of the helmet.
00:23:17A speaker icon
00:23:18has been blinking
00:23:19for men's research base.
00:23:21Connected yet?
00:23:22Mr. Davis asks
00:23:23for the eighth time.
00:23:24Without smart ID,
00:23:25it's a one-way link.
00:23:26It only connects
00:23:27if the other side accepts.
00:23:28Maya explains patiently.
00:23:30She already got the gist
00:23:31that it's his grandkid
00:23:32in the mech.
00:23:33Of course he's anxious,
00:23:34but based on estimates,
00:23:36the survival rate is zero,
00:23:37meaning no one
00:23:38will ever accept.
00:23:39Pilot is likely dead.
00:23:41It's cruel,
00:23:42but it's the truth.
00:23:42The hall is dead silent.
00:23:44Only Mr. Davis' heavy size.
00:23:46The vibe is heavy.
00:23:47They tried comforting
00:23:47and did all they could.
00:23:49Everyone is helpless.
00:23:50Just then,
00:23:51Maya's PC beeps.
00:23:52The screen shows
00:23:52the cracked phone call logs.
00:23:54App is secure,
00:23:55but Anna's phone is hacked.
00:23:57We got Mr. Smith's number.
00:24:00Mr. Davis gives orders.
00:24:01Maya salutes
00:24:02and makes the call.
00:24:02Sorry,
00:24:03the number you dialed
00:24:03is out of credit.
00:24:04The number you dialed
00:24:05is out of credit.
00:24:06Please recharge.
00:24:07Maya's mouth twitches.
00:24:08She angrily tops up $7
00:24:09and redials.
00:24:10Sorry,
00:24:11the number is busy.
00:24:12Try again later.
00:24:13Maya is stunned.
00:24:14Realizing it,
00:24:14she scowls.
00:24:15The kid's phone
00:24:16blocks unknown numbers.
00:24:17Check his IP
00:24:18and acquire his personal info.
00:24:20Mr. Davis waves his hand.
00:24:22Yes, sir.
00:24:22Give me five minutes.
00:24:23Today is a total disgrace.
00:24:25Time to show my skills.
00:24:26Maya smiles confidently.
00:24:27With her skills,
00:24:28finding a guy is easy.
00:24:30Her fingers fly on keys.
00:24:32Five minutes later,
00:24:33she finds the IP
00:24:34and info.
00:24:35Good job.
00:24:36What's his full name?
00:24:37Where is he now?
00:24:39Send someone there.
00:24:40Mr. Davis clenches his fists,
00:24:41wanting to get this Mr. Smith now.
00:24:43Maya taps the keyboard,
00:24:44her eyes flashing with pride.
00:24:46According to the PC,
00:24:47his name is Ironsmith.
00:24:48His location is...
00:24:49She stops mid-sentence,
00:24:51trembling and gasping,
00:24:52tearing her short hair.
00:24:54The place scares her.
00:24:56What's wrong, Maya?
00:24:57Where is he?
00:24:58We must send men there.
00:25:00This iron fin
00:25:01must be related to the mech,
00:25:03he urges.
00:25:05We can't go there now.
00:25:06Don't get mad when you hear this.
00:25:08If possible,
00:25:09I suggest we start from his school.
00:25:11She ducks timidly.
00:25:13Contacting his school
00:25:13will blow this up.
00:25:15What did you find?
00:25:16Well, the PC shows
00:25:17that he is on the moon now.
00:25:19Experts are dumbfounded.
00:25:20Maya looks aggrieved,
00:25:21explaining bitterly.
00:25:22I checked countless numbers.
00:25:23They were all accurate.
00:25:25Why is this one the moon?
00:25:27Let me check again.
00:25:28She types nervously,
00:25:29but losing her confidence.
00:25:31Pressing the last key,
00:25:33the new location is out.
00:25:34Seeing the location,
00:25:35Maya's face twitches.
00:25:37She pulls her hair out,
00:25:39going bald in the back.
00:25:40Oh, officer?
00:25:41Should I say it?
00:25:42What do you think?
00:25:43The PC shows
00:25:44that he's in the M78 Nebula.
00:25:47Staff hearing this
00:25:48feel a surge of anger.
00:25:50Mr. Davis looks furious,
00:25:52frowning deeply.
00:25:53His chin quivers.
00:25:54Though silent,
00:25:55silence speaks volumes now.
00:25:57M78 Nebula?
00:25:58First the moon,
00:25:59then deep space.
00:26:00After all this,
00:26:01this Iron Fin
00:26:02is Ultraman Tiga.
00:26:04So to speak,
00:26:05Iron Fin was flying
00:26:06at 2M light years per second
00:26:08to M78.
00:26:10Mr. Davis roars,
00:26:12glaring.
00:26:12His body trembling.
00:26:14Titan 1 connected.
00:26:16A sudden voice rings out.
00:26:18Mr. Davis instinctively
00:26:19looks at the big screen.
00:26:21In the vast,
00:26:22starry sky,
00:26:23a blue planet appears.
00:26:24It fills half the screen.
00:26:26Edges radiate a stunning,
00:26:27crystal-white halo.
00:26:29The profound view
00:26:29takes their breath away.
00:26:31All previous gloom
00:26:32is forgotten instantly.
00:26:33After a brief daze,
00:26:34Mr. Davis sees clearly
00:26:36Anna's pure face
00:26:37in the helmet reflection.
00:26:38Thank God.
00:26:39Anna is fine.
00:26:41That's wonderful.
00:26:42Can you hear me?
00:26:43I just noticed
00:26:44your connection request.
00:26:45I was doing
00:26:46the novice training earlier.
00:26:47Hearing her voice,
00:26:47tears well up
00:26:48in Mr. Davis' eyes.
00:26:49Now,
00:26:50he isn't the great scientist
00:26:51backing the Federation,
00:26:52just an ordinary grandpa.
00:26:53After a brief silence,
00:26:54the hall erupts
00:26:55into thunderous cheers.
00:26:57Many shed tears of joy,
00:26:58not just for Anna's survival,
00:26:59but for Titan 1,
00:27:01the miracle creator.
00:27:02They all know
00:27:03what a man's space mech
00:27:04means for the Federation.
00:27:06Mr. Davis and Mr. Miller
00:27:07obviously know it, too.
00:27:09They suppress their joy
00:27:10and calm down quickly.
00:27:11Now is not the time
00:27:12for sentiment.
00:27:13Anna,
00:27:14during the climb,
00:27:16you must have felt
00:27:17extreme heat and cold.
00:27:18Glad you survived.
00:27:20He sighs.
00:27:20Anna doesn't get
00:27:21why he says that.
00:27:22She pauses
00:27:23and says sweetly,
00:27:24The cockpit temp
00:27:24has been stable.
00:27:26Around 25 degrees.
00:27:27Very comfy.
00:27:28Glad you survived.
00:27:29Too excited,
00:27:30he drops the mic.
00:27:31Mr. Davis picks it up,
00:27:32panting heavily
00:27:33and asking again
00:27:34to confirm.
00:27:35Anna,
00:27:35You mean
00:27:36wearing your own clothes.
00:27:39You felt no temp change
00:27:40in the cockpit.
00:27:42Is there a problem?
00:27:43Anna tilts her head
00:27:43in confusion.
00:27:45Oh, nothing.
00:27:46It's fine.
00:27:47Mouth dry.
00:27:48Mr. Davis chuckles,
00:27:49gulping down questions.
00:27:50He saw the mech himself.
00:27:51No heat shields outside.
00:27:52Not even thermal coating.
00:27:54Just some unknown alloy
00:27:55painted with red patterns.
00:27:57Unbelievable.
00:27:58This becomes a mystery
00:27:59for the base
00:27:59and even for the whole world.
00:28:02Mr. Miller is numb.
00:28:03What he saw today
00:28:03shattered his worldview
00:28:04into pastures.
00:28:05powder.
00:28:06Also frowning deeply
00:28:07at this dead end,
00:28:09the researchers
00:28:10cannot figure out
00:28:11how the cockpit
00:28:11stays at a constant temperature.
00:28:13Mr. Davis suppresses
00:28:14his doubts
00:28:15and pants heavily.
00:28:16He continues.
00:28:16Anna,
00:28:17mech operation
00:28:17takes time to learn.
00:28:19Don't rush.
00:28:20Check if there's
00:28:21an auto-return button.
00:28:24That's the priority.
00:28:26No need.
00:28:26I'm doing the novice training
00:28:27right now.
00:28:28I'll learn it
00:28:29in about ten minutes
00:28:30then I can fly
00:28:30Titan 1 back myself.
00:28:32After finishing,
00:28:33Anna blinks
00:28:34and lifts her chin
00:28:35just like a kid
00:28:36showing off
00:28:36a perfect test score.
00:28:38Mr. Davis wanted
00:28:38to drink water
00:28:39but spits it all out.
00:28:40He screamed,
00:28:40novice training?
00:28:42This isn't your favorite
00:28:43mobile game.
00:28:44This isn't your favorite
00:28:46mobile game.
00:28:46How can you learn it
00:28:47with a tutorial?
00:28:48Oh grandpa,
00:28:49it's the same.
00:28:49Are you outdated?
00:28:51Titan 1 is super smart
00:28:52and user friendly.
00:28:53I just practiced a bit
00:28:54and I can already
00:28:55make it sing,
00:28:55dance,
00:28:56and rap.
00:28:56Anna rolls her eyes
00:28:57looking very proud.
00:28:58Mr. Davis is speechless.
00:29:00As a veteran scientist
00:29:01of the Federation
00:29:01leading top tier
00:29:02tech R&D,
00:29:03his grandkid calls him
00:29:04outdated in his own field.
00:29:06So unfair.
00:29:08And what's this
00:29:08novice training?
00:29:09How can a normal girl
00:29:10drive a mech
00:29:11just like that?
00:29:12Isn't it too casual?
00:29:13He feels short of breath
00:29:14and needs oxygen
00:29:15to survive.
00:29:16His BP is acting up,
00:29:18can't take it anymore.
00:29:19Mr. Davis exhales deeply
00:29:20and says,
00:29:20Anna,
00:29:21can you check the fuel?
00:29:23Keep an eye on it.
00:29:24Make sure you have
00:29:25enough for the trip back.
00:29:27Hearing this,
00:29:28the researchers perk up,
00:29:30looking at him
00:29:30with admiration.
00:29:32Truly a veteran,
00:29:33always grasps the key.
00:29:34Space disasters
00:29:35often happen
00:29:35due to ignoring
00:29:36fuel shortages.
00:29:37Anna hadn't thought of it.
00:29:39She checks the fuel icon
00:29:40and says casually,
00:29:4110 bars in total,
00:29:429.5 bars left.
00:29:43Mr. Davis face twitches.
00:29:44If not for the occasion,
00:29:45he'd be swearing.
00:29:46He is triggered,
00:29:47totally triggered,
00:29:48from land to space,
00:29:49using only 1 20th of fuel.
00:29:50Isn't that too absurd?
00:29:51He is utterly baffled
00:29:52and his mind is a mess
00:29:53and he begins to have
00:29:53doubts about life.
00:29:54Just then,
00:29:55Anna gasps in shock
00:29:56as all eyes
00:29:57hit the screen.
00:29:58Found reserve fuel icon,
00:30:00beating the main tank
00:30:01with 50 bars detected.
00:30:02As her voice
00:30:03finds Mr. Davis,
00:30:04his eyes roll back,
00:30:05collapsing backward.
00:30:06What was that sound?
00:30:07Anna,
00:30:08blind to the feed,
00:30:09only hears a heavy thud.
00:30:10Grandpa,
00:30:11what's wrong?
00:30:11Anna,
00:30:12your grandpa is fine,
00:30:13just needing oxygen
00:30:14after talking so much.
00:30:16Don't worry.
00:30:17Listen,
00:30:18come back soon
00:30:19and don't let him fret.
00:30:21Mr. Miller speaks calmly,
00:30:23knowing his old pal
00:30:24faints when excited.
00:30:25So he stays composed,
00:30:27expecting a recovery.
00:30:28Oxygen will help.
00:30:29Heading to the base now.
00:30:31Anna prepares to return,
00:30:33mastering the controls
00:30:34after her train.
00:30:35Smart Assist,
00:30:37on.
00:30:38Mode,
00:30:38novice,
00:30:39dest,
00:30:39bay city base,
00:30:40posture adjusted,
00:30:41power system normal,
00:30:42smart check complete,
00:30:43ETA,
00:30:4428 minutes.
00:30:45Titan 1.
00:30:46At Anna's command,
00:30:47Titan 1 ignites blue
00:30:49and vanishes instantly.
00:30:51Federation airspace,
00:30:52a red streak drops,
00:30:54trailing golden fire,
00:30:56plunging straight down,
00:30:57a mere blur in the sky.
00:30:59At the research base,
00:31:00Mr. Miller's heart pounds,
00:31:01gazing at live data
00:31:03as blood pressure rises.
00:31:04He staggers,
00:31:05he staggers,
00:31:06almost falls.
00:31:06Maya catches him quickly.
00:31:08A chair is brought over,
00:31:09but Mr. Miller ignores it,
00:31:11grabbing the mic to roar.
00:31:12Anna,
00:31:13you're at Mach 4.
00:31:14Slow down,
00:31:15or you'll pierce the crust.
00:31:18His aging voice cracks,
00:31:19but Anna,
00:31:20impatient now,
00:31:21thinks she can go faster
00:31:22to reach her grandpa sooner.
00:31:24Mr. Miller,
00:31:24don't worry.
00:31:25I'm cutting comms,
00:31:26signing off.
00:31:27The feed goes dark.
00:31:28Mr. Miller eyes Maya,
00:31:30but she stopped him.
00:31:31It's not my skills.
00:31:33One way comms won't work.
00:31:34Trying is useless now.
00:31:36The panel shows all clear,
00:31:37don't worry.
00:31:38The researchers all advise him.
00:31:40It is what it is.
00:31:41Mr. Miller shook his head.
00:31:42He's being careful,
00:31:43knowing if Anna dies,
00:31:44Mr. Davis will kill him.
00:31:47Plus,
00:31:47this tech is decades ahead.
00:31:50Safe return means
00:31:52the Federation tech.
00:31:54Leap forward.
00:31:56Bullied by the Empire,
00:31:58he won't swallow this.
00:31:59The chance has come.
00:32:01He must seize it at any cost.
00:32:02Dark clouds block the sky,
00:32:04pressing low.
00:32:04Golden bolt flashes through the gloom.
00:32:07Clouds pulse with dread.
00:32:08With a muffled boom,
00:32:11the red mech punches through,
00:32:13drawing arcs of light.
00:32:15Drawing arcs of light.
00:32:16But it moves too fast,
00:32:18vanishing in a blink,
00:32:19outpacing the lightning.
00:32:20Anna stretches her arms,
00:32:21weary from the flight,
00:32:23yet glad to be near.
00:32:24Checking the panel.
00:32:25Body temperature,
00:32:26580 degrees Celsius.
00:32:27Speed, Mach 5.
00:32:28That she understands.
00:32:29Speed, Mach 5.7.
00:32:30Still climbing.
00:32:30She knows it can go even faster.
00:32:32Two modes above novice,
00:32:33master and king.
00:32:34Despite the shield,
00:32:36she feels the G-Force.
00:32:38She knows its true limit.
00:32:40Needs 10 times her strength
00:32:42to be fully unleashed.
00:32:44As the mech dives down,
00:32:46trailing a graceful arc,
00:32:47the base's radar
00:32:48spots a lethal dot.
00:32:50Air raid sirens blare.
00:32:52Phased array detection.
00:32:53Incoming ICBM attack.
00:32:56Suspected nuclear threat.
00:32:57Evacuate to bunkers
00:32:58within three minutes.
00:33:00Disaster countdown begins.
00:33:02Piercing sirens
00:33:02ring over Bay City.
00:33:03Government officials,
00:33:05clerks, and vendors
00:33:06all freeze as panic
00:33:07grips their work,
00:33:08halting life as one.
00:33:09Officials deploy fast,
00:33:10with three minutes left,
00:33:11saving all they can.
00:33:12All shelters activate.
00:33:14Once ignored subways
00:33:15become destinations
00:33:16in a race for life.
00:33:18Inside the base,
00:33:19as the siren wails,
00:33:20Miller bolts upright.
00:33:22His old cloudy eyes
00:33:23flashing razor sharp.
00:33:25His old cloudy eyes
00:33:26flashing razor sharp.
00:33:27He is the pillar now.
00:33:28Must not panic.
00:33:29Call the base defense department.
00:33:31Bad news.
00:33:32Radar shows the base
00:33:34is locked by an ICBM.
00:33:36Thermal analysis shows
00:33:37it likely carries
00:33:38a high-yield nuke.
00:33:40Estimated 5x Nova Islands yield.
00:33:43City-wide alarm triggered.
00:33:45What do we do?
00:33:46Miller freezes.
00:33:47His scalp going numb.
00:33:48ICBM.
00:33:49Is it the Empire's
00:33:50new Sentinel-2?
00:33:50That doesn't make sense.
00:33:52Do they really want
00:33:53mutually assured destruction?
00:33:54Besides,
00:33:55if it's from the Empire
00:33:56or the Ursus,
00:33:56our early warning system
00:33:57would have spotted it.
00:33:58What's wrong here?
00:33:59Something is missing.
00:34:00Hearing his silence,
00:34:02the caller urges,
00:34:03No time to think.
00:34:04Only two minutes left.
00:34:06Mr. Miller,
00:34:07get to the bunker now.
00:34:08We can die.
00:34:09But you are the backbone.
00:34:11You must survive.
00:34:12Not just the caller.
00:34:12Researchers nearby
00:34:13are also dragging Miller.
00:34:15Even if they have to carry
00:34:16the 70-year-old man.
00:34:17Just then,
00:34:18a familiar voice sounds.
00:34:19Davis,
00:34:20after some oxygen,
00:34:22recovers and walks over.
00:34:23Miller's eyes light up.
00:34:24Thinking to himself,
00:34:25perfect timing.
00:34:26You know the situation.
00:34:27What's your guess?
00:34:28Isn't it obvious?
00:34:29It must be the mech.
00:34:31Everyone is stunned.
00:34:32Miller freezes too,
00:34:33standing still,
00:34:33pondering the accuracy.
00:34:34It seems to be the only way.
00:34:35Think of this.
00:34:36Miller slaps thigh,
00:34:37grabs phone.
00:34:38Is Aegis system online?
00:34:40Aegis is initiating,
00:34:42awaiting approval
00:34:43to trigger fully.
00:34:45Gasps ripple through.
00:34:46Now chaos reigns.
00:34:48Aegis system,
00:34:49true to its name,
00:34:50destroys everything.
00:34:51Like the Ursus' dead hand
00:34:52or Empire's doomsday jets,
00:34:53the Federation has
00:34:54second strike forces.
00:34:55World War fails
00:34:56to describe its terror
00:34:57as doomsday fits better.
00:34:59The Federation's sensors
00:35:00detect any nuclear strike
00:35:02a minute before impact.
00:35:04With three approvals,
00:35:05all nukes launch,
00:35:07ending modern life.
00:35:09Report it before
00:35:10the final approval.
00:35:11Any later is too late.
00:35:13Miller dials rapidly.
00:35:14Code red,
00:35:15channel 001,
00:35:16a number rarely used,
00:35:18only accessible to few.
00:35:19Every call signifies
00:35:21a national crisis.
00:35:23As he connects,
00:35:24Davis eyes the window.
00:35:25Watching the great land.
00:35:27The ticking continues
00:35:29with only Miller's voice
00:35:30and the countdown
00:35:31echoing in the hall.
00:35:33Countless draw a breath,
00:35:34holding it in silence.
00:35:35Dead silence falls.
00:35:36The sound of death
00:35:37grows ever clearer.
00:35:38Davis stands straight,
00:35:40staring out silently.
00:35:41Sweat on his brow
00:35:42reveals his unease.
00:35:43The countdown ends,
00:35:44yet no doomsday comes,
00:35:45and Davis,
00:35:46and Davis finally breathes easy.
00:35:47Miller hangs up,
00:35:48finally at ease.
00:35:49Thankful the approval
00:35:49was denied,
00:35:50or all would be ashes.
00:35:51He has reported the situation.
00:35:52The alarm becomes a drill
00:35:55to be explained away.
00:35:57Peace is a true blessing.
00:35:59Before Davis can rest,
00:36:00a sharp gale hits,
00:36:02rattling the glass.
00:36:04A flowerpot on the sylph
00:36:05falls and shatters.
00:36:07Inside the hall,
00:36:08shock fills the room.
00:36:10What's happening?
00:36:11Is doomsday here?
00:36:12Only the elders,
00:36:13and a few others,
00:36:14know why.
00:36:15It's the resonance
00:36:16of a nearing super engine.
00:36:19Very well.
00:36:19Let's see our Titan One.
00:36:21Davis and Miller
00:36:22walk side by side,
00:36:23leading the team out.
00:36:25Hearing Titan One,
00:36:26the confused catch on.
00:36:28Eyes blazing with awe,
00:36:29out on the vast tarmac,
00:36:30with a fighter runway.
00:36:31It's Bay City Military's
00:36:32largest R&D open space.
00:36:34The mech must land here.
00:36:35A massive airwave hits,
00:36:37blasting at everyone's feet.
00:36:38Petite Maya nearly falls.
00:36:40Davis looks up,
00:36:41eyes shining brightly,
00:36:42with fists clenched.
00:36:44Miller smiles proudly,
00:36:46while scientists stare.
00:36:47Eyes glued to the sky,
00:36:49barely hiding their awe.
00:36:50After working all day,
00:36:51staring at pure data,
00:36:52as Davis and Miller talk,
00:36:53they see the real mech,
00:36:54too stunned to breathe.
00:36:56The true Titan is here!
00:36:57The red dot grows fast,
00:36:59as the domineering mech
00:37:00descends into view.
00:37:01Savage winds floor them,
00:37:03heat crashing down
00:37:04in a retina-searing sight.
00:37:06Stunned by the vision,
00:37:07some fall to their knees.
00:37:09Faced with the five-meter giant,
00:37:10researchers stand dazed.
00:37:12Its aggressive edges,
00:37:13and explosive design,
00:37:14plus badass railguns,
00:37:15set men's souls on fire.
00:37:17Who says men don't know romance?
00:37:18This is a man's romance.
00:37:19As the cockpit opens,
00:37:20Anna stands at the hatch,
00:37:22waving to the crowd.
00:37:23Noticing her pale face,
00:37:25Davis senses something wrong.
00:37:26Anna?
00:37:27I know, Grandpa.
00:37:28The mech's arm lowers her,
00:37:30as she smiles with a sunny,
00:37:32vibrant grace.
00:37:33Staring blankly,
00:37:34they see a perfect match
00:37:35of pilot and steel,
00:37:36leaving many feeling quite small.
00:37:39Anna, what's wrong?
00:37:40Dive too fast,
00:37:41nearly unable to stop.
00:37:42Just a bit carsick.
00:37:43No, mech-sick.
00:37:44Right after speaking,
00:37:45she runs aside to retch.
00:37:47Everyone freezes right away.
00:37:48Their idol is mech-sick.
00:37:49Seeing her mostly fine,
00:37:50Davis sighs in relief.
00:37:52Now all problems are solved,
00:37:53his mood turning great.
00:37:54Waving his hand,
00:37:55he orders the 50 men.
00:37:56Begin testing its mechanical performance.
00:37:59Ten minutes later,
00:38:01Anna drives Titan 1
00:38:02to the indoor field.
00:38:03This pro parts analyzer
00:38:04is used on fighter jets.
00:38:06This pro parts analyzer
00:38:07is used on fighter jets.
00:38:08It's ideal for this mech.
00:38:09Anna, Grandpa has a question.
00:38:12Tell me the truth.
00:38:13Ask away.
00:38:14Where is Titan 1 from?
00:38:16The welder made it for me,
00:38:18as a birthday gift.
00:38:19Anna rests her chin,
00:38:21adding thoughtfully,
00:38:22His name is Finn Smith,
00:38:23a student and welder
00:38:24at Bay City U.
00:38:25His name is Finn Smith,
00:38:26not Ironsmith.
00:38:27Davis glances at Maya,
00:38:29who ducks her head,
00:38:30smiling awkwardly.
00:38:31No, his name is Finn Smith.
00:38:33I read his profile.
00:38:34He is sunny and handsome,
00:38:35just a bit fierce.
00:38:37Recalling the call,
00:38:39Anna grumbles inside.
00:38:40Once things settle,
00:38:41she must meet this guy.
00:38:43Davis ponders to himself,
00:38:44a student as a welder,
00:38:45hand-building a mech?
00:38:47It's unbelievable.
00:38:48So Anna,
00:38:49did you order it early?
00:38:52No, not early,
00:38:53just the day before.
00:38:54Davis coughs twice,
00:38:55feigning anger.
00:38:56Anna,
00:38:56good kids don't lie.
00:38:58I didn't lie to you.
00:38:59Check the chat history,
00:39:01or you can call him.
00:39:02I'll send his number.
00:39:03Anna swears.
00:39:04I'm not lying.
00:39:05I swear it's true.
00:39:06No need for his number.
00:39:07That kid's phone,
00:39:08it's a long story.
00:39:10Davis smiles bitterly.
00:39:11Seeing Davis get nowhere,
00:39:12Miller leans in closer
00:39:13with a kind gaze.
00:39:14Anna,
00:39:15aren't we the closest?
00:39:16Aren't we the closest?
00:39:17Tell me the truth.
00:39:19Where is it really from?
00:39:20If you tell the truth,
00:39:22you can be the exclusive pilot.
00:39:24How does that sound?
00:39:25Anna's eyes well up,
00:39:27feeling wronged.
00:39:28Grandpa Miller,
00:39:29I'm really not lying.
00:39:30I wanted a 50 centimeter toy,
00:39:32but I added a zero,
00:39:34making it 500 centimeters.
00:39:36Don't cry, Anna.
00:39:37No matter what,
00:39:39I believe you.
00:39:40Sensing her tears,
00:39:42Miller comforts her.
00:39:43What are you saying?
00:39:44I trust her too.
00:39:46Sensing the jab,
00:39:48Davis bristles in rage.
00:39:49After pledging loyalty,
00:39:50they huddle and whisper.
00:39:52Is it possible Anna is in contact
00:39:54with secret agencies?
00:39:56Miller nods.
00:39:57Now that you mention it,
00:39:58it finally makes sense.
00:40:00Davis's eyes light up,
00:40:02realizing the truth.
00:40:03No wonder she lied.
00:40:05She's under an NDA.
00:40:06If so,
00:40:08is the mech a fluke,
00:40:10or did a secret agency
00:40:12use us to make it public?
00:40:14The brass is hard to read.
00:40:17Let's wait and see.
00:40:19They schemed together,
00:40:20hatching a plan.
00:40:21Anna had slipped closer,
00:40:23the air freezing solid,
00:40:24as the pair looked up
00:40:25into her knitted brows,
00:40:26glaring at them
00:40:27with face full of rage.
00:40:28Since you doubt me,
00:40:29after the test,
00:40:30I'll lead you to Mr. Finn
00:40:31to ask him yourself.
00:40:32Very well.
00:40:33They nod together,
00:40:35eyeing each other with sly.
00:40:37Half an hour later,
00:40:38bored of waiting,
00:40:40Anna enters the cockpit,
00:40:41refusing to sit idle,
00:40:43but exploring her seat
00:40:45like a curious cat.
00:40:47Meanwhile,
00:40:48Davis orders the team
00:40:49to start the analyzer.
00:40:52Staff toggle the stick,
00:40:53as an arm reaches out
00:40:55to the ankle's rear shaft.
00:40:57Calibration complete.
00:40:59The researcher hits
00:40:59confirm button
00:41:00as blue bars appear.
00:41:03Material,
00:41:0349%.
00:41:05Dynamic load,
00:41:0657%.
00:41:07Wear resistance,
00:41:0850%.
00:41:09Precision,
00:41:108%.
00:41:10Besides material,
00:41:12these three are
00:41:13key metal metrics.
00:41:15Load dictates mechanics.
00:41:17Higher equals stronger.
00:41:19Wear sets the lifespan.
00:41:21Precision drives output.
00:41:22Like 3 nanometers
00:41:24versus 300 nanometer chips.
00:41:25Worlds apart in power.
00:41:27The load test nears its end.
00:41:29Everyone's breaths grow heavy.
00:41:31Even steady Davis
00:41:32and Miller's eyes
00:41:32betray shaken,
00:41:34clearly thrilled excitement.
00:41:35A voice rings out.
00:41:36Voice rings out.
00:41:37Part dynamic load,
00:41:39unmeasurable.
00:41:40All eyes snap wide,
00:41:41lost in total confusion.
00:41:43Is the machine broken?
00:41:44What does that mean?
00:41:44Everyone is stunned,
00:41:45seeing this for the first time.
00:41:47This was unexpected.
00:41:50Davis' eyes flash sharp,
00:41:51his voice trembling now.
00:41:53only one reason remains.
00:41:55Its strength exceeds
00:41:57any material
00:42:00forged or cast on Terra.
00:42:02Hearing this,
00:42:03gasps echo around.
00:42:05If an ankle joint
00:42:06is this strong,
00:42:07the normal shells
00:42:08can't even scratch it.
00:42:10After all these years,
00:42:11they can tell at a glance.
00:42:12The ankle and armor
00:42:14use the same alloy.
00:42:15In modern warfare,
00:42:17forget absolute defense.
00:42:18It's raw head-on power.
00:42:19You fire at me,
00:42:20I fire at you.
00:42:21Your home is gone.
00:42:22How do you counter that?
00:42:22Good lord,
00:42:23this is a god of war.
00:42:24A single thrust
00:42:25and the empire is breached.
00:42:26I want to take it
00:42:27to the shogunate.
00:42:29Researchers look at
00:42:30Titan 1 with starry eyes.
00:42:32Amidst the marvel,
00:42:33the robotic voice speaks.
00:42:34Heart,
00:42:35material,
00:42:36unmeasurable.
00:42:38Could it be?
00:42:39Struck as by lightning,
00:42:40Davis' pupils constrict.
00:42:41No doubt about it,
00:42:42a brand new alloy.
00:42:44Miller peeks with a sigh,
00:42:45snaps as his mind throbs.
00:42:46Snaps as his mind throbs.
00:42:48This test is killing me,
00:42:50scaring us half to death.
00:42:52Right after,
00:42:53rapid alerts ring out.
00:42:54Where?
00:42:55Unmeasurable.
00:42:56Precision.
00:42:57Unmeasurable.
00:42:57Davis trembles violently,
00:42:59barely able to stand.
00:42:59Where is unmeasurable?
00:43:01Due to the super alloy.
00:43:05Precision unmeasurable.
00:43:08Meaning it far exceeds
00:43:09the one micron limit.
00:43:13Davis pants heavily,
00:43:14heart racing,
00:43:15BP surging,
00:43:16going completely crazy.
00:43:17In other words,
00:43:18the material specs
00:43:19and machining precision
00:43:20surpass anything known
00:43:22on Terra today.
00:43:23Simply put,
00:43:24it is truly God dear.
00:43:25Davis' eyes flash fiercely
00:43:27as his mouth widens,
00:43:28laughing out loud.
00:43:29Laughing even harder,
00:43:31his old face flushes,
00:43:32shedding warm tears.
00:43:34Our nation's rise
00:43:35has true hope now.
00:43:36Miller's eyes also well up,
00:43:38his chin quivering,
00:43:39feeling deeply moved.
00:43:40By widely applying this alloy
00:43:42and precision tech,
00:43:44defense tech will renew,
00:43:48leaping a generation.
00:43:50Forget just the Empire,
00:43:52even the West Alliance,
00:43:53we'd crush them head on.
00:43:55Wild cheers echoing endlessly.
00:43:56Wild cheers echoing endlessly.
00:43:58Not just the elders,
00:43:59everyone cheers in excitement.
00:44:01As first witnesses
00:44:02to secret alloy and machining.
00:44:04What an honor.
00:44:04Meanwhile,
00:44:06a grand fleet of ten
00:44:07white-plated Warriors SUVs
00:44:09race to Bay City Base.
00:44:10In the passenger seat,
00:44:11a rugged, middle-aged man
00:44:13wears olive drab camo,
00:44:14hesitating to answer the phone.
00:44:16It's from his rival.
00:44:18Calling now
00:44:18must mean the East Command
00:44:19built new exoskeletons
00:44:21to flex their tech
00:44:22just to mock him.
00:44:24Old rivalries run deep,
00:44:26driving rivals to fury.
00:44:27He'd do the same too.
00:44:28As it's about to hang up,
00:44:30Robert Hayes answers it.
00:44:31He hears a familiar voice.
00:44:33Ha ha ha.
00:44:34Morning, Hayes.
00:44:35Hearing this tone,
00:44:36his face darkens.
00:44:38Just as expected,
00:44:39he knows what's coming.
00:44:40Arthur Carter,
00:44:41just say it.
00:44:42Cut the crap.
00:44:43Carter laughs.
00:44:44Don't get mad.
00:44:45The drill is coming.
00:44:46I heard South Command
00:44:47lacks power.
00:44:49As your brother unit,
00:44:50we can lend you
00:44:51two exosuits.
00:44:53It's not much,
00:44:54but good for show.
00:44:55Seemingly caring.
00:44:56Just here to mock him,
00:44:57but he doesn't need it.
00:44:59His temples throb
00:45:00and squeezes out the words.
00:45:02Don't need it.
00:45:02He saw the call coming,
00:45:04and he was proven right.
00:45:05Don't be a stranger.
00:45:05We were in the same squad.
00:45:07We are brothers.
00:45:07Why so polite?
00:45:09Carter tries to speak.
00:45:10Hayes has had enough.
00:45:11He cuts him off.
00:45:12Stop right there.
00:45:13Listen here.
00:45:13I don't need it.
00:45:14Before the call ends,
00:45:16he hears the wild laughs.
00:45:17Hayes recalls Miller's call.
00:45:19His eyes flash.
00:45:20He mutters,
00:45:21Carter,
00:45:21just you wait.
00:45:23At the drill,
00:45:24you won't be laughing.
00:45:26Space City Military Research Base.
00:45:27Ten Warriors SUVs enter the base.
00:45:30Minutes later,
00:45:31Hayes leads his men inside.
00:45:33The elders and leaders stand up.
00:45:36Hayes panics and trots over.
00:45:38Despite his rank,
00:45:39he isn't worthy of this.
00:45:40Mr. Davis,
00:45:42don't flatter me.
00:45:43He shakes their hands,
00:45:46saying nervously,
00:45:47When you served,
00:45:48I wasn't even born.
00:45:49If you're so polite,
00:45:50I won't come again.
00:45:52The elders share a look
00:45:53and laugh.
00:45:54Still can't take a joke,
00:45:56just as you were as a boy.
00:45:58Davis eyes Hayes' bold face
00:45:59with deep fondness.
00:46:01Hayes introduces the officers to them,
00:46:03mostly division officers,
00:46:04off combat duty for now,
00:46:06but young and promising.
00:46:07Davis glances at them.
00:46:08He sees their vigor.
00:46:10Not bad.
00:46:10He nods.
00:46:11We know why you're here.
00:46:13Let's talk outside.
00:46:14Hayes nods and follows them out.
00:46:16Out in the open space,
00:46:17Out in the open space,
00:46:18Hayes speaks directly.
00:46:18The joint drill is near.
00:46:20The East Command has a secret weapon.
00:46:22What about us?
00:46:23Davis simply laughs.
00:46:25They have exosuits,
00:46:26but we South Command prepared too.
00:46:28That's a relief.
00:46:29Hearing this news,
00:46:30Hayes finally relaxes.
00:46:32If the gap is narrow,
00:46:34our command's raw grit
00:46:36ensures a fighting chance.
00:46:38Actually, the gap is quite big.
00:46:41Davis smirks slyly,
00:46:42missing his sly smirk.
00:46:43Hearing the gap is big,
00:46:44Hayes' face darkens.
00:46:45The officers look like defeated soldiers,
00:46:48feeling totally down.
00:46:50In modern warfare,
00:46:51tech locks in victory.
00:46:52If the tech gap is huge,
00:46:54it's a one-sided drill.
00:46:57Recalling Carter's smug face,
00:46:59Hayes clenches his fists,
00:47:00taking a deep breath,
00:47:02forcing a bitter smile,
00:47:03and says,
00:47:04It is fine.
00:47:04We've fought tough battles before.
00:47:07We won't just roll over.
00:47:09Even if Carter is a tiger,
00:47:11we'll break his teeth.
00:47:13The elders almost laugh out,
00:47:15trying to build suspense
00:47:17to test the general's attitude
00:47:18at a disadvantage.
00:47:20It is pretty good,
00:47:21showing true grit.
00:47:23Seeing their smiles,
00:47:24Hayes looks confused.
00:47:25Just about to speak,
00:47:26suddenly air drafts rush down,
00:47:28whipping everyone's clothes.
00:47:30Officers look around in shock,
00:47:31as Miller smiles,
00:47:32and pats the depressed Hayes.
00:47:34Robert,
00:47:35our secret weapon is here.
00:47:36Hayes feels down,
00:47:38with zero excitement.
00:47:39He glances around,
00:47:40finding nothing.
00:47:41It is here.
00:47:42Davis yells and backs up.
00:47:43Before Hayes can react,
00:47:44a loud hum rings above,
00:47:46tearing the sky apart.
00:47:48The ground trembles,
00:47:49red light crashes down,
00:47:50blue fire bursts,
00:47:51as airwaves sweep out.
00:47:54A red mech with a cold sheen
00:47:56blocks out the sun,
00:47:57exudes immense pressure,
00:47:58and lands before them,
00:48:00blowing Hayes' mind.
00:48:01He stares at the machine,
00:48:03eyes and heart racing.
00:48:05His BP spikes.
00:48:07He's rooted to the spot,
00:48:08completely stunned.
00:48:09What the hell?
00:48:10Is this our secret weapon?
00:48:12The officers and guards
00:48:13all lose their minds.
00:48:15Their jaws drop,
00:48:16eyes popping out,
00:48:17totally speechless.
00:48:19A brutal aura hits them,
00:48:20rushing to their heads.
00:48:22It is mind-blowing.
00:48:23Some are so shaken,
00:48:24their legs give out.
00:48:26A long while later,
00:48:27they finally recover.
00:48:28Hayes heaves for air,
00:48:30numb with pure shock.
00:48:32His voice trembling.
00:48:33Holy crap,
00:48:34it's a freaking mech.
00:48:35The strict general,
00:48:36unprecedentedly swears.
00:48:37He swears out loud,
00:48:38yet everyone finds it
00:48:39totally normal.
00:48:40Feeling out of line,
00:48:41to ease the tension,
00:48:43Hayes blurts out,
00:48:45Can it fight?
00:48:46Robert,
00:48:47you want to see
00:48:48its combat power?
00:48:50Davis strokes his beard
00:48:51and asks with a smile.
00:48:53Yes, exactly.
00:48:53That's what I mean.
00:48:54Hayes nods heavily
00:48:55and answers.
00:48:55Testing a mech's power?
00:48:56That's new to him.
00:48:57He must see it
00:48:58and watch closely.
00:48:59Okay,
00:49:00I'll set it up.
00:49:01Davis calls Anna
00:49:02and briefs her fast.
00:49:04Stopping the mech,
00:49:05Anna scoffed at the test,
00:49:07having already aced
00:49:08her orbital trials
00:49:09with total success.
00:49:11Once quantum radar locks,
00:49:12shoulder railguns fire,
00:49:14blowing targets
00:49:15into lovely little sparks.
00:49:16Hayes calls the guards,
00:49:18gets their cars,
00:49:18and drives to the range.
00:49:20Ten Warriors SUVs
00:49:21roar to the range.
00:49:24A gear testing site
00:49:26with all targets ready.
00:49:28When they arrive,
00:49:29Anna has already napped.
00:49:31Their 20-minute trip
00:49:32takes her under a minute.
00:49:33They're in a mere blink.
00:49:35So fast!
00:49:36Robert,
00:49:37it's called Titan 1,
00:49:39armed with two weapons.
00:49:41Davis reads off the data
00:49:42and explains,
00:49:43According to the system,
00:49:44it has four weapons.
00:49:47Davis points at the gun
00:49:48and says,
00:49:50That's the railgun.
00:49:51High Freak blade on back.
00:49:54But beam weapons
00:49:55and vergoons
00:49:56aren't mounted.
00:49:57Staring at Titan 1,
00:49:59Hayes is still thrilled.
00:50:01It's a future masterpiece.
00:50:03Mr. Davis,
00:50:04was it hard?
00:50:06Hayes sighs.
00:50:07It beats the Empire
00:50:08in every single way.
00:50:10Imagine the toil
00:50:12and agony
00:50:12Davis' team bore
00:50:13to forge this marvel.
00:50:15To be honest,
00:50:17we didn't build it.
00:50:19Davis says thoughtfully.
00:50:20It was built by Finn Smith,
00:50:22a student at Bay City U.
00:50:25What?
00:50:26Hayes' eyes widen.
00:50:28Mr. Davis,
00:50:29are you kidding me?
00:50:30Robert,
00:50:31there is more.
00:50:32Miller adds,
00:50:33You might not believe it.
00:50:34From start to finish,
00:50:35it took under two days.
00:50:38Hayes gasps
00:50:39at a loss for words.
00:50:41His scalp tingles,
00:50:42mind turning blank,
00:50:44thoughts freezing
00:50:44as he sees stars.
00:50:46If anyone else said it,
00:50:48he'd snap right back.
00:50:50But who are the elders?
00:50:51He respects them deeply.
00:50:53They never joke around,
00:50:54and they speak with proof.
00:50:56So it must be true.
00:50:57So it must be true.
00:50:58Who exactly is Finn Smith?
00:51:01Hayes grows curious.
00:51:02Robert,
00:51:02which one to test first?
00:51:04Davis interrupts him.
00:51:06Whatever you say.
00:51:07Hayes smiles and says,
00:51:09Okay,
00:51:09let's test the blade.
00:51:11Davis calls Anna.
00:51:14Anna,
00:51:15test the blade first.
00:51:17Range 277 has old T-54s.
00:51:20Slash the front armor
00:51:23and send photos after.
00:51:25Hayes blinks in shock.
00:51:27Hack a T-54 tank?
00:51:28What is he saying?
00:51:29T-54 has 10 centimeter armor.
00:51:32Even missiles can't pierce it.
00:51:33Hack it with a blade?
00:51:34Hayes' mouth twitches,
00:51:36unable to hold it in.
00:51:36The officers behind
00:51:37are equally shocked,
00:51:39thinking Davis is crazy.
00:51:41Grandpa,
00:51:42I'm sending an app.
00:51:44Install it.
00:51:45I'll share my POVs
00:51:47so you can watch.
00:51:48That's much better.
00:51:50Davis taps his phone,
00:51:51and the vision sinks.
00:51:53Just like earlier.
00:51:55But minus the comms
00:51:57and data panels.
00:51:58Davis sends Hayes the plug,
00:52:00sinking views for everyone.
00:52:02Anna yawns and stretches,
00:52:04and says,
00:52:05Officers, watch closely.
00:52:06With that,
00:52:06Titan I draws the blade.
00:52:07Titan I draws the blade,
00:52:09bends its knees,
00:52:10and leaps.
00:52:11Boom.
00:52:11Concrete shatters,
00:52:12leaving a five meter hole
00:52:14as rebar snaps.
00:52:16Beck leaps like a shell
00:52:18with cold vector nozzles,
00:52:20hydrogen engines unneeded.
00:52:21In midair,
00:52:22the blade hums.
00:52:23With a four meter blue glow,
00:52:26dazzling and flowing.
00:52:27Boom.
00:52:28The distant valley roars,
00:52:30shaking the very ground
00:52:31beneath Davis' feet.
00:52:33Hayes and the officers
00:52:34feel the ground shake,
00:52:36stunned into silence.
00:52:37Inside the cockpit view,
00:52:38they leap and slam down
00:52:40as the dust flies high.
00:52:42Boom.
00:52:42My heart's nearly leaping out.
00:52:45One thought consumes all.
00:52:47If I could drive it,
00:52:48I'd die happy.
00:52:50True man's romance.
00:52:51Women just won't get it.
00:52:52The mech lands beside a rusty,
00:52:54abandoned T-54.
00:52:55Its electronics gone,
00:52:56yet its ten centimeter thick armor
00:52:58still remains intact.
00:53:00Anna sets a drag stance.
00:53:03Watching the screens,
00:53:04Hayes and his men
00:53:05hold their breath,
00:53:06staring without blinking,
00:53:08afraid to miss a second.
00:53:09All wondering one thing,
00:53:11which is harder.
00:53:13Under their tense gaze,
00:53:15the mech slashes up.
00:53:16Ding.
00:53:17Clean upward slash.
00:53:18A clean upward slash.
00:53:19The water-like blade
00:53:20slices through the tank,
00:53:21right through top armor.
00:53:23Eyes popping as the blade
00:53:25pierces the entire tank.
00:53:27But it's not over.
00:53:28The mech leans in,
00:53:29engines roaring loud.
00:53:31Four nozzles open wide,
00:53:33spitting orange flames,
00:53:34reversing its blade.
00:53:36With sudden thrust,
00:53:38it bursts over sparks
00:53:40and cut the T-54 in half.
00:53:43Slash complete.
00:53:44Anna sheathes the blade
00:53:45and watches the T-54.
00:53:47Elders hold their breath,
00:53:48staring at the screen,
00:53:50too scared to breathe.
00:53:51Hayes' chin quivers,
00:53:52looking highly expectant.
00:53:54The officers are stunned,
00:53:56unable to look away.
00:53:57Time freezes.
00:53:59Thump,
00:53:59thump.
00:54:00Only fast beats remain.
00:54:02Boom!
00:54:03With a massive crash,
00:54:04the tank falls apart,
00:54:06kicking up heavy dust.
00:54:07A clean cut on the armor,
00:54:10smooth as a mirror,
00:54:12reflecting the light.
00:54:13The T-54's tough armor
00:54:15is sliced into pieces.
00:54:16Watching his screen,
00:54:18Hayes' mind shorts out,
00:54:19brain-like steaming tofu,
00:54:21incapable of thought.
00:54:22It's done to the core,
00:54:23his worldview shattered.
00:54:24Such an artifact exists!
00:54:26It's pure madness.
00:54:28Officers stand speechless.
00:54:29They gasp in pure shock.
00:54:31Had they not seen it,
00:54:32they'd never believe it.
00:54:33After dead silence,
00:54:34Hayes finally smiles,
00:54:35filled with wild joy,
00:54:36laughing ever louder.
00:54:38Uh-huh.
00:54:39Forget drills.
00:54:41The Shogunate and the Empire
00:54:43will suffer nightmares.
00:54:46Fucking awesome.
00:54:47Hayes looks at it
00:54:48with pure excitement.
00:54:50He knows what this means.
00:54:51Super agility.
00:54:52Paired with this blade,
00:54:53even F-22's would yield.
00:54:56The Federation was bullied
00:54:57for too long.
00:54:58Let them see
00:54:59who the real superpower is.
00:55:01Officer's smiles unmasked,
00:55:02shaking with excitement,
00:55:03as some shed hot tears.
00:55:05This is glorious!
00:55:06Let's see if the Empire
00:55:07dares to provoke us.
00:55:09Let them taste defeat.
00:55:12Watching their thrill,
00:55:13the Elder's eyes go red.
00:55:15They are excited too,
00:55:16wanting Ana to go crush
00:55:17the Shogunate now.
00:55:18But that is unwise.
00:55:20Geopolitics is tricky.
00:55:21Every side holds cards.
00:55:22It is never that simple.
00:55:23Miller flexes proudly.
00:55:24Robert.
00:55:26Blade tested.
00:55:27Is it good?
00:55:28Beyond good.
00:55:29I picture Carter's suit
00:55:33crushed by Titan One.
00:55:35Ha ha.
00:55:37Hayes is still excited.
00:55:38Miller is not surprised.
00:55:39They were even more thrilled.
00:55:41And the shoulder railgun?
00:55:42Let's test it too.
00:55:44Test it.
00:55:44Hayes nods heavily.
00:55:46Of course.
00:55:47He's totally hooked.
00:55:48Obsessed with the mech.
00:55:50A pretty wife?
00:55:51Not as good as this.
00:55:52Davis calls Ana again.
00:55:54Ana.
00:55:54At 11 o'clock,
00:55:562,000 meters,
00:55:57there's a target on the hill.
00:55:59Fire the railgun at it.
00:56:01Okay.
00:56:01Ana replies and turns.
00:56:03Her POV flashing prompts
00:56:04only she sees.
00:56:05She selects in a blink.
00:56:08Railgun normal.
00:56:10Radar locked on.
00:56:12Ammo.
00:56:1250k rounds.
00:56:13Fire.
00:56:14As her eyes focus,
00:56:16red light gathers.
00:56:18Boom.
00:56:19Fiery red beam
00:56:20hits the mark
00:56:21and explodes.
00:56:23The earth shakes.
00:56:25Hayes feels dizzy.
00:56:26Officers shout,
00:56:27Holy crap!
00:56:28Earthquake!
00:56:29Hayes glares at them.
00:56:30Do not panic.
00:56:32He looks at the screen.
00:56:33The target is gone.
00:56:34Hayes is stunned.
00:56:35Where is the hill?
00:56:37Deeply confused,
00:56:39he uses binoculars
00:56:41to check the target.
00:56:42The hill is truly gone.
00:56:43Only dust remains.
00:56:45What the hell?
00:56:46Where's the hill?
00:56:47Where did it go?
00:56:48Where did it go?
00:56:49Just shoot the target,
00:56:50not the whole hill.
00:56:52It's like a mini nuke.
00:56:54Hayes can't take it.
00:56:56He falls back
00:56:57with a twisted face.
00:56:58The guards catch him.
00:57:00Officers rush over,
00:57:01shouting in panic.
00:57:02General,
00:57:03what is wrong?
00:57:04You cannot die.
00:57:05Don't die, General.
00:57:07Fuck off.
00:57:08Who cursed me?
00:57:10Hayes pants heavily,
00:57:11calming his nerves,
00:57:13and says,
00:57:13Worth the trip today.
00:57:15With Titan One around,
00:57:17not just the drill.
00:57:20Even a real war
00:57:21with those clowns
00:57:22is nothing.
00:57:23The test concludes.
00:57:25Everyone's thrilled.
00:57:27Need barbecue tonight
00:57:28to calm down.
00:57:29Or, better yet,
00:57:31make it two meals.
00:57:32Back in the main hall,
00:57:34Hayes gulps down tea,
00:57:35and finally calms down.
00:57:37He looks at Davis.
00:57:38Mr. Davis,
00:57:39I have a favor to ask.
00:57:40Robert,
00:57:41why so hesitant?
00:57:43Just ask away.
00:57:45Davis smiles
00:57:46and rolls his eyes.
00:57:47Want to draft Anna.
00:57:49Davis' hand shakes.
00:57:51His face freezes.
00:57:53He had three sons.
00:57:54Two were businessmen,
00:57:55but Sam,
00:57:56brave and excellent,
00:57:57joined the army.
00:57:58During a mission
00:57:59against Somali pirates,
00:58:00he died.
00:58:01Now,
00:58:02Hayes wants Anna to join.
00:58:03What if she ends up like Sam?
00:58:05Hayes regrets it immediately,
00:58:07for he forgot the past
00:58:08and just blurted it out.
00:58:10Davis already lost a son.
00:58:11If Anna dies too,
00:58:12how's this 70-year-old hero
00:58:13supposed to go on?
00:58:14Ha ha.
00:58:15Mr. Davis,
00:58:16I was just joking.
00:58:18Let her in.
00:58:19Hayes tries to skip it,
00:58:21but Davis stops him.
00:58:22Davis sighs and looks out.
00:58:24Anna holds a popsicle,
00:58:25skipping to the hall.
00:58:27The drill is near.
00:58:28Too late to train a new pilot.
00:58:33Anna's talent is clear,
00:58:35and she knows the maker.
00:58:37It's easy to communicate.
00:58:39She is the best fit.
00:58:41But Robert,
00:58:42hear me out.
00:58:44If my Anna suffers,
00:58:46I will beat you up.
00:58:47Then he glares fiercely.
00:58:49Wouldn't dare.
00:58:50Hayes smiles widely.
00:58:51Ha ha.
00:58:53Mr. Davis,
00:58:54no taking it back.
00:58:56Who do you think I am?
00:58:57I keep my word.
00:58:59Anna's coming in soon.
00:59:00You must ask her.
00:59:02I'll talk to her dad.
00:59:04Okay.
00:59:05Anna walks right in,
00:59:06refreshing and lively.
00:59:08Her watery eyes
00:59:09seem to hold crushed stars.
00:59:12Hayes rubs his hands,
00:59:13smiling.
00:59:14Anna,
00:59:14how does the mech feel?
00:59:16She blurts out,
00:59:17Great!
00:59:18So cool!
00:59:18And frowns at him.
00:59:20But,
00:59:21General Hayes,
00:59:22you look creepy.
00:59:23Hayes coughs rapidly,
00:59:24standing up straight,
00:59:25and says,
00:59:26Anna,
00:59:26want to drive it forever?
00:59:29The state will handle
00:59:30all the maintenance.
00:59:33Later,
00:59:34you might even drive it to work.
00:59:37Do.
00:59:38Her big eyes widen.
00:59:39Hayes says lightly,
00:59:41Simple.
00:59:42Just sign this form.
00:59:43The elders are stunned.
00:59:45They all think the same.
00:59:47Hayes is so shameless.
00:59:49Seeing his eager eyes,
00:59:51Anna smiles sweetly.
00:59:53You want me to enlist?
00:59:55I'm willing to join.
00:59:56Hayes freezes up.
00:59:57He sighs inwardly,
00:59:58realizing his tricks were useless.
01:00:00Truly,
01:00:01Davis' blood.
01:00:02Loyal to the nation.
01:00:04After a short talk,
01:00:05Anna's draft is set.
01:00:06The special enlistment is set for tonight.
01:00:08No other reason.
01:00:09The sooner,
01:00:10the better.
01:00:10If possible,
01:00:11do it now.
01:00:12As for such a talent,
01:00:13he'd never let go.
01:00:13After talking,
01:00:14Anna sits in a corner.
01:00:15Then Hayes speaks up.
01:00:17Mr. Davis,
01:00:18on our way back,
01:00:21you said the maker is a student Anna found?
01:00:25I find it suspicious.
01:00:27Everyone looks over.
01:00:28Anna eyes Hayes in doubt,
01:00:31wondering what's fishy.
01:00:32Is it possible that while browsing online,
01:00:35Anna's phone was hacked?
01:00:37Whatever she clicked,
01:00:39it led straight to Finn.
01:00:41So their meeting was both inevitable
01:00:43and a matter of chance.
01:00:46Hearing this,
01:00:47Davis asks Maya,
01:00:48Is it possible?
01:00:50Yes,
01:00:51it's very easy for Finn.
01:00:53Maya replies grimly,
01:00:55Recalling Finn's probe,
01:00:57she mocks her naivete.
01:00:58As a pro like him,
01:00:59As a pro like him,
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