The Geared Immortal

Chapter 1233

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3 years later…

The changes in the kingdom of Jimal are really something that is unexpected by the other kingdoms and even the empire. Ever since the appearance of the Mecha, the kingdom became a hubbub of technology and innovation.

2 years ago, a large ship was suddenly seen flying high up in the sky which made a new history for the kingdom.

Then after that, one innovation after another appears and now 3 years later, the kingdom is now considered as that technological center of the whole empire of Gong.

Within each city, Mecha could be seen standing tall by their gates, and the transportation within the cities has also changed.

Steads are seldom used for traveling as motorized transportation began to appear.

Then something amazing appeared after the flying ship was discovered. That is the appearance of flying artifacts.

In these three years, several names have appeared within the kingdom. Which many people considered as their idols and heroes at the same time.

The changes in the kingdom are truly great and the other kingdoms feel threatened by them. Even the empire, which rules over all the kingdoms, feels a bit pressured as they saw the advancement happening in the small border kingdom of Jimal.

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Ogden academy

Inside a hangar, a frail-looking young man is currently busy fixing a part of a Mecha while the others behind him are watching with awe.

Everyone inside the hangar is either a Mecha engineer or a technician who has been in the school for 4 years now.

While watching the scene before them, they would still feel fascinated and be in awe.

A young man in a black cloak who is currently looking at the scene showed an ugly expression on his face.

"This… this is impossible. How could a mere 1st level Ki fighter be comparable to me, a 4th level Ki fighter? You must be cheating…" the young man shouted not accepting what he is seeing.

"Yeah, this is also not possible. Even though you are the one who invented the Mecha, this is impossible…" another one chimed in.

The young man who just finished his task, look at the group before him and showed a smirk on his face.

"As you said… I am the one who invented it… Do you think you can do better than me?"

This young man is Xin Ja who is already 19 years old.

Today is his last day in the academy.

However, a few months ago, when he became a graduating student in the academy, he met a transfer student from another city.

This transfer student actually challenged him over and over again, but also lost to him over and over again.

These students who are surrounding him could not accept the fact that they could not even defeat someone who is only at the 1st level.

"We know that you are good at Mechas engineering, alchemy, rune, and medicine… How about we compete in the Mecha battle? We have not challenged you in Mecha battles because we thought that you are good at fighting. But my uncle told me that you are only good at long-range combats…" someone said with a challenging tone.

"How about we fight in the arena?… Would you dare accept our challenge?" someone said.

Xin Ja looks at these people and then heaves a deep sigh. He did not want to accept their challenge actually. But they would pester him in every way, and even threaten him. That's why he decided to accept their challenges every now and then.

Plus the challenges they propose to him have bets, so why would he not accept freebies from these fools?

Although he is a bit annoyed, he could not deny the fact that they are truly generous in their gifts.

"Alright… the bet?" he said nonchalantly.

When the group heard this, they all went silent.

"Oh, come on now… Don't tell me you guys have already chickened out?" suddenly Qing Joming who was quietly listening on the side chided.

"Yeah… Are you guys scared?" Tung Jo also added.

The group went red upon hearing those words. They have to uphold their dignity as they were the ones who pose the challenge. But they have already experienced how crafty this Xin Ja guy is.

In fact, they are already thinking that he is someone who is actually not a 1st level Ki fighter but a monster who is acting like he is only at the 1st level.

"I think they are scared… Let's just leave and eat at a restaurant…" Qing Joming suddenly said with a sneer.

"Wait! I… I will accept. The bet is… 300 Jimal gold." said the young man.

When the three heard this, they all shook their heads.

"We are not beggars you know…" Qing Joming said as he turns around.

"Wait… what do you want then?" asked the young man.

"Gigantum metal ore…" Tung Jo suddenly said with a spark of interest in his eyes.

Suddenly, Qing Joming froze.

"Tung Jo you're shameless… You got the metal ore last time." Qing Joming said.

"Yes, I know but last time before that, you got a new weapon for your Mecha. You can at least give this to me, right?" Tung Jo said with a smile.

"You… I did not know how you became this shameless… ever since senior Lin became your fiancée; you seem to have rubbed off her shamelessness on you…" Qing Joming said with a frown.

"Haha… As if you are not that shameless… Both of us are benefitting from Xin Ja, you know…"

"Heh… That guy is a block of wood. He would not want any of those things as his mind is more into improving himself…" Qing Joming looks at Xin Ja who suddenly raised his brow.

"You two are bickering when this is my price money…" Xin Ja suddenly smirked.

"Pfft… When did you try to haggle with us…" Tung Jo chuckled

"You three are shameless… As if you already have defeated us…" the young man said while gritting his teeth in anger.

"Alright… I will agree… A Gigatum metal ore… 50 kilograms. But if I defeated you, you will work for my family for 10 years…" the young man suddenly demanded.

"Hmm… Alright, but… I think I'm at a losing end here. How about the rest of your gang adds some stakes? If they do… and I am satisfied, then maybe I'll agree…" Xin Ja said.

The rest of the students behind the young man began pooling their resources and then it all added to 500 Jimal gold and 5 Ki stones.

Seeing the stake at hand, some of the onlookers have a greedy look on their faces.

The two groups then prepare for a Mecha battle.

While this is happening, the entire Ogden academy was informed and the teachers along with their students began to gather on the Mecha battlefield.

How could they miss this chance to see Xin Ja pilot a Mecha for the first time in the academy?

Every time someone challenges Xin Ja, it would always cause commotion in the academy. The teachers along with the students would always watch his challenge matches as they considered it a learning experience.

From his medical skill, alchemy, and rune array they all saw it with their own eyes how proficient he was in those things.

Although only a few have seen his match in the Mecha hangar, they still learned something from it.

And now, they are finally going to see him pilot a Mecha.

As Xin Ja enters the Mecha, he showed a slight melancholy in his eyes while watching the students around the stadium-type battlefield.

The faces of the student and the teachers made him feel a sense of belongingness.

For the past 4 years of his life, he has spent it in the academy, learning, improving, and polishing his skills.

He has truly mastered many of his skills and it made him feel that he is now ready to take the challenge outside.

"Guys… would we consider this as our graduation performance?" he suddenly said in his coms.

"Haha… Insightful as always… That's right… this might be our graduation performance…" Qing Joming replied.

Qing Joming and Tung Jo are standing on the control platform where Xin Ja's team is designated to stay.

"Well, I guess… I have to show them my full effort…" Xin Ja shook his head while looking at his opponent who is standing a little distance away.

"Yeah, let's go all out this time…" Qing Joming nodded his head.

"What are you talking about? What gives all out? You are facing a student… Though they are annoying, they are still a part of our school you know."

Upon hearing this, Xin Ja and Qing Joming went silent.

Suddenly a stern voice interrupted the three.

"At least Tung Jo still as his sense. What goes out full effort? Xin Ja… if you hurt one of my students I will not forgive you…" suddenly teacher Hou Anqing reprimanded in the coms.

"Teacher Hou… Umm… Since you are here… and since I am about to graduate… what do you think of me being your…" Qing Joming suddenly showed an excited expression.

But before he could continue, Hou Anqing shouted.

"Shut up, Qing Joming…"

Upon hearing their teacher reprimanding Qing Joming, everyone suddenly laughed.