A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 810 - 572 Aikute

Eventually, Duanmu Huai had just stood up only to sit back down again.

Well, the reason was simple, because Ling’Nu had already brought her over.

In this regard, Ling’Nu indeed understood Duanmu Huai well.

Then, Duanmu Huai saw the genius strategist.

It must be said, upon seeing Akot for the first time, Duanmu Huai really couldn’t associate her with anything military, for a simple reason: the girl in front of him not only looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old, but she was also less than five feet tall, altogether looking like a child. Of course, her appearance was rather cute, with purple waist-length hair and deep blue eyes, and her somewhat childish face was quite nice. However, in that world, she was just slightly above average and not a breathtaking beauty.

Yet that was not important. What was important was that she seemed very timid, constantly staring at the ground since she came in, and looking utterly pitiful... Not only that, but her first words upon entering completely caught Duanmu Huai off guard.

"Hello, Uncle Judge..."

"Uncle...!"

On hearing this, Duanmu Huai almost spat out blood; he really wanted to tell the other party that he wasn’t even twenty-five years old yet, so he definitely shouldn’t be called uncle — but on a closer look, it seemed the other person was probably over a decade younger than himself... Whatever, let her call him whatever she wanted, Duanmu Huai couldn’t manage it anymore.

"So, you’re Akot Marrus?"

"Yes, yes..."

"Top of your class at the Officer’s Academy? And in the previous test, you lasted five hours and then wiped out the swarm?"

"Yes..."

Facing Duanmu Huai’s inquiries, Akot’s eyes shifted around, and she answered in a quiet voice lacking confidence.

This can’t continue if we are to have a proper conversation.

Watching this scene, Duanmu Huai quietly sighed and then took out a helmet.

"Well, I won’t say much else, let’s battle."

"Huh?"

"Like before, you control the Tribunal’s fleet, then the enemy invades, and you respond accordingly, understand?"

"Yes..."

Whether it was introversion or fear of people, Akot always spoke without daring to look up, stuttering as she spoke. Honestly, seeing her like this, Duanmu Huai couldn’t see how she was the commander who had orchestrated a victory from miles away, but... one trial would tell.

The game quickly began again.

This time, Duanmu Huai did not use the swarm but chose to control the Spirit race — he had already seen how Akot handled the swarm. But facing these elusive Spirit race, what would Akot do?

The result...

"Lost again, huh."

Watching the completely destroyed Spirit Clan Battleships in front of him, Duanmu Huai helplessly shook his head. At the start of the battle, he had adopted the Spirit race’s typical hit-and-run guerrilla tactics. Initially, Duanmu Huai thought this would certainly limit Akot’s performance, but...

"It’s impressive how quickly she can react."

Akot’s reaction was even faster than Duanmu Huai had anticipated; as soon as his Spirit Clan Battleship appeared, she immediately bombarded it with cannon fire, almost as if she had the ability to foresee it.

The Spirit race’s tactics revolve around surprise, just like an assassin. If you discover them early, their frailty naturally leads to an early demise.

"Another go!"

Then he switched to space ribs.

This time, Duanmu Huai lost again. Initially, he wanted to break through the enemy’s defenses one by one, but instead, she got behind him, invaded his base, and wiped him out in a counterattack.

"Another go!"

This time it was Titanium Monarch’s turn.

... Well, there wasn’t much change in the result.

"Hmm........"

Duanmu Huai had to admit, after losing several times, he was a bit depressed. It was like suffering five consecutive defeats in gaming; his team was utterly crushed by the opponent. However, Duanmu Huai wasn’t surprised. After all, Aikute was a Strategist LV2, so if Duanmu Huai could win, wouldn’t that mean he also possessed the skills of an unbeatable strategist?

Unfortunately, Duanmu Huai really disliked using his brain.

"I’m really, really sorry......!"

Duanmu Huai took off his helmet, only to see Aikute’s face turn pale and tremble as he bowed his head.

"I, I didn’t mean to do it, Uncle Judge, that......"

"Alright, stop acting like you’ve done something wrong. I was just testing your abilities, and surprisingly, you gave me an unexpected delight. Besides, the fact that you could beat me shows your strength, so don’t be timid here in this manner."

Looking at Aikute before him, Duanmu Huai sighed helplessly. Although he had been losing these battles, he had come to understand Aikute’s fighting style.

Simply put, it was stable and all-encompassing.

The reason Duanmu Huai lost no matter which Race’s fleet he used against Aikute was clear here. Her tactics were self-centered, completely unaffected by Duanmu Huai, in a way that suggested, "Let him be powerful if strong, like a breeze over the mountains, let him be cruel if cruel, like the moonlight on the river."

It was basically saying that her attack and defense were balanced, whether Duanmu Huai launched a surprise or a direct assault, she could immediately identify the best counter-strategies and adapt the battle plans and formation on the spot.

However...... why does she act like this in person?

Looking at Aikute before him, acting so meekly as if he had done something wrong, Duanmu Huai couldn’t help but frown. On the surface, Aikute and Mary seemed somewhat similar, but while Mary’s education made her maintain a reserved demeanor as a girl, she was decisive when needed. Although Aikute performed perfectly in combat, outside of it, she gave off the impression of a trembling hamster......

Anyway, he would take her in first, and work on her personality later.

With this thought, Duanmu Huai gathered his thoughts and turned to Aikute.

"Aikute, I’ve seen what you’re capable of, so, do you wish to join the Tribunal?"

"Eh? I, can I really join the Tribunal?"

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s question, Aikute looked frightened and unsure.

"But, with someone like me...... Can I really handle the job at the Tribunal? I’m afraid......"

"The fact is, I think you are the only one who can handle it. I don’t know what has made you so self-deprecating, but you should know, underestimating yourself is not a good thing. You were the valedictorian at the academy, and you’ve beaten us several times in the tests. If you still look down on yourself, does that make the classmates who lost to you and me just like trash?"

"Eh? I, I didn’t mean to imply that!"

Hearing this, Aikute’s face changed drastically, and he waved his hands frantically.

"Then, perk up, show some courage, do or don’t?"

"I... I......"

Facing Duanmu Huai’s inquiry, Aikute hesitated for a moment, then clenched her fist slightly, as if making a firm resolve. Then, she timidly raised her head, looking at Duanmu Huai.

"I, I am willing!"

Then, Aikute looked at Duanmu Huai and spoke her answer.

"Very well."

Hearing Aikute’s answer, Duanmu Huai nodded.

"Welcome to the Tribunal, and of course, we will provide some onboarding training......"

"Onboarding training?"

"That’s right."

Upon saying this, Duanmu Huai chuckled.

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