Chapter 373: The Heart is Willing but the Strength is Insufficient

The two were smugly watching Lin, while on the other side, He Kui activated his new skill to observe the three.

His two classmates were in blue, while Lin was a mix of blue and purple.

Was there a chance for promotion to elite?

He Kui speculated and nodded towards the three.

"Then let's begin the test."

Although he said this, He Kui already had the answer. Compared to his two equally skilled classmates, talent was still more important.

Moreover, if the two used his identity to show off in the company later, his reputation would be affected.

However, the choices for Red Uniform were indeed limited; he just hoped the remaining person could perform well.

With that thought, under the guidance of He Kui and other staff, the group arrived at the simulation pod.

The exam content was divided into several sections, all of which were related to piloting MS.

Close combat, long-range combat, reaction, comprehensive skills, and finally a three-person free-for-all.

Watching the screen where the two were forcing Lin to retreat repeatedly, He Kui frowned slightly.

He understood their intentions, wanting to eliminate Lin first.

The main reason was that Lin had performed better than the two in the previous tests.

Although not by much, it had created a sense of urgency for the two.

All three were piloting GAT-X, used by elite pilots.

In a situation where their skills were similar, Lin was clearly at a disadvantage in a 1V2 scenario.

However, in this situation, Lin did not give up; he calmly circled around. That's right, he had no intention of engaging directly, just agilely maneuvering around the two Mobile Suits.

Even though there were two of them, it was meaningless if they couldn't catch him.

"That Lin is too timid in battle."

Watching the screen, Old Hawke frowned and commented.

"With the strength he showed earlier, he could have taken one of them out; there was definitely an opportunity."

"Yeah, but I never said that winning this round guarantees admission."

"Ah?"

Upon hearing He Kui's words, Old Hawke was taken aback.

"Isn't it usually like that?"

"It's just a comprehensive evaluation. If I were to admit someone just because they won, why would I arrange the previous tests?"

He Kui smiled.

".Then what are you saying?"

Hawke asked in confusion.

Isn't a duel just a simple test of strength?

"They are fierce but lack agility."

"In the military, they might become formidable warriors, but we are a security company."

"Their aggressive fighting means every Mobile Suit repair is a huge expense."

He Kui explained slowly.

If the three were of similar strength, even if he couldn't see their talent, he would still choose Lin.

After all, completing tasks while saving a lot of money is a win-win.

Hawke, upon hearing this, looked back at the screen where the two were desperately chasing Lin and silently mourned for a moment.

"Stop right there!"

Seeing that the power was down to 40%, one person finally couldn't hold back and shouted in frustration.

However, Lin in his cockpit did not respond, continuing to operate his Mobile Suit to dodge.

Knowing that chasing was futile, the two naturally began to attack each other.

In their minds, the final test was still just a test of combat power.

Compared to Lin, who was constantly evading, they clearly had the advantage.

At this moment, under the coordination of the two, the two GAT-X on stage fought as if it were a performance, moving gracefully in space like martial arts masters.

"Isn't this way of fighting good?"

Hawke couldn't help but ask, looking at the still calm He Kui.

"It's not that it's bad, but it's too easy for them to reach a consensus and put on a performance. What if they encounter a mission and treat it like a performance? It also makes it easy to form cliques."

Such shrewd individuals coming to his company to take advantage of him was not acceptable.

"That's true."

Hawke realized from He Kui's words that the two likely had no hope.

After an exhilarating battle, the two emerged and shook hands, while Lin was completely ignored by them.

"We're glad the three of you could participate in our recruitment. We will provide specific notifications tonight, so please head back now."

Upon hearing He Kui's words, the two showed excited expressions, while Lin remained indifferent, not revealing the slyness of having just evaded the two several times.

He Kui already had his answer and did not waste any more time; next was the selection for the green uniforms.

This time, most were in green, with a few in a mix of green and blue.

He Kui observed the characters for a while, but compared to the Red Uniform, the green uniforms were more interested in He Kui's reputation, with some being outright fans of him.

Thus, selecting candidates was much simpler than for the Red Uniform.

Once the assessment was over, the next candidates were decided. Without delay, He Kui took Meyrin back to the room after the Aegis modifications were nearly complete.

"Why are you back so early?"

Seeing the newcomer, Sulei shot He Kui a glare.

However, even though she asked, she certainly knew why he was back so early; he had developed a taste for it.

Otherwise, why would he bring Meyrin along?

"I'm back for dinner!"

Seeing He Kui's serious demeanor, Sulei walked directly to He Kui and Meyrin, took Meyrin's hand, and led her into the room, muttering as she walked.

"Wait a moment, sister will teach you a few moves to take He Kui down."

Meyrin blushed, while He Kui felt a sense of crisis amidst his confusion.

After all, with his current physique, facing the three was indeed a bit dangerous.

Although Shihe hadn't said anything, it was clear she was still not satisfied.

In this situation, adding more people would be unreasonable.

For now, the four sat down at the dining table together.

At that moment, the familiar sound of the news began to play.

"According to official news from PLANT, Diplomatic Commissioner Ms. Irene Canaba has brought a detailed proposal for energy and food resource exchange."

"This plan aims to utilize the rich food resources of the Equatorial Union to exchange for energy from PLANT, ensuring that both sides can obtain the key resources they need. This plan holds crucial strategic significance for PLANT and will also provide stable energy supply for the Equatorial Union."

"During this meeting, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on the specific details of the energy and food resource exchange, exchange ratios, methods, and security measures, and initially reached a series of consensus. This cooperation is expected to further reduce internal prices in PLANT and provide stable energy supply for the Equatorial Union, achieving mutual benefit."

Listening to the news report, before the four could speak, He Kui's wristband suddenly vibrated.

It was Lacus calling.