Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1713: 543: Mutation

Upon hurrying back to the platform, the mechanic rushed ahead to examine the three mechas.

Click!

Su Ming and his companions popped open the cockpits and drifted down.

Jikol’s gaze fixed on Su Ming; he spotted that the Gun Knight’s pilot was the hooded trench coat figure, his eyebrows knitting slightly.

His first hunch had been spot on; this individual is truly exceptional.

Right then, the female host announced with thrill.

“Now we’ll select the next batch of competitors. Who’s going to get chosen next?!”

Icons flashed by one after another in rapid succession.

Before long, the display halted, revealing Otaine’s firstborn son, Camton’s avatar on the virtual screen.

The crowd at the venue exploded in cheers, yelling with fervor.

“Camton!”

…

Camton piloted a towering twenty-meter mecha clad in spiked heavy armor, left shoulder bearing a multi-barrel missile launcher, right shoulder fitted with a massive particle beam cannon, gripping a mechanical giant axe, powered by an internal fission device, and featuring mechanical wings on the back of his third-generation custom mecha, Slayer, as he descended alongside four Green Wing Mechas amid roaring applause.

Though Camton’s style is savage, overbearing, and battle-hungry, the people of Lost City absolutely adore that about him.

Just then, the virtual screen’s icons flickered wildly before locking in place.

Fager’s portrait showed up on the virtual screen.

The female host cried out in excitement.

“Oh my god, it’s Master Fager! This clash is bound to be an epic showdown between titans—let’s roar our cheers!”

…

Once Fager saw his selection, he glanced at his wristwatch, a faint smirk curling his lips as he muttered to himself.

“Still got some time, so let’s make this fun!”

Next, he maneuvered an eighteen-meter-tall mecha built from gray metal, shoulder-mounted with a lightweight particle beam cannon, dual-wielding beam sabers, driven by an internal fission power device, mechanical wings on its back for the third-generation custom mecha, Mist Hunter, entering the stage with four Green Wing Mechas.

Both teams faced off across the arena.

“Big brother, never thought we’d meet in battle this early.”

Fager said politely.

“Sixth brother, I can’t stand your phony act—who’re you showing it to? Show me your real skills!”

Camton cracked his neck, grinning ferociously as he spoke.

“Very well, here I come then.”

Fager responded coolly.

At that point, the subordinates from both sides pulled back, clearing the arena for their leaders’ showdown.

The female host, spotting this, hyped up the crowd enthusiastically.

“Wow, get ready for some classic knightly drama—let the fight commence!”

Camton struck first, unleashing Slayer at maximum output, the mecha barreling toward Fager like a raging beast while firing off the shoulder missile launcher.

Swish swish!

Missiles streaked out at high velocity one after another.

Fager unfurled the mechanical wings and vaulted aside to evade.

Boom boom boom!

Deafening blasts rocked the area.

The instant Fager touched down, Camton lunged wildly, his mechanical giant axe slicing through the air.

Fager deftly maneuvered his mecha to weave away and counter with his own slash.

Camton snapped on the energy barrier right away.

Click!

The barrier shuddered intensely throughout.

After this minor hit, Camton yanked back the giant axe and unleashed a barrage of chops at Fager in rage.

Fager lifted his beam saber to parry while falling back!

He found himself utterly on the defensive.

“Take him down!!”

…

The live spectators bellowed with excitement.

Su Ming let out a yawn while observing the clash between Fager and Camton.

Next to him, Hokas grinned and inquired.

“Lord Su Ming, between those two, who do you reckon comes out on top?”

“Technically speaking, Fager holds a slight edge and better odds of victory.”

Su Ming pondered briefly before answering.

“That’s great!”

Hokas beamed in response.

“You placed a bet.”

Novlin quickly picked up on it.

“Only a small wager.”

Hokas chuckled.

“No rash betting—money’s too valuable for that.”

Novlin admonished Hokas.

Meanwhile, Fager and Camton’s fight hurtled toward its chaotic climax; both had their shields shattered.

A savage spark ignited in Camton’s eyes; he abruptly fell back, widening the gap.

Fager drove Mist Hunter straight at him,

Camton unveiled the missile pod, launching two cluster missiles at Fager.

Right when Fager moved to evade, the missiles split apart, raining down countless black warheads.

Boom!

Mist Hunter got struck dead-on.

Crackle~

Dark electric arcs danced across it.

Mist Hunter plunged into paralysis at once, with several systems malfunctioning.

“Heh heh, die for me!”

Camton piloted his mecha charging ahead, brandishing the massive mechanical axe to cleave toward Fager.

Hokas and the others watched with bated breath, gripped by tension.

In that instant, Fager fired off a heavy bomb that detonated right between them, swallowing both in roaring flames.

Camton reacted swiftly upon seeing it, shifting from offense to defense and taking up a guarding stance.

As the smoke slowly cleared away, only Camton stood visible on the arena.

“Strange, where is he?”

The audience murmured in bewilderment too.

“Left flank!”

Just then, Su Ming frowned and shouted out.

Leveraging the smoke for concealment, Fager dashed to Camton’s left side, swinging the beam saber to strike at Slayer.

The full Slayer mecha got launched into the air before slamming heavily onto the ground.

Fager quickly maneuvered his mecha right up to Camton, hoisting the beam saber and aiming it straight at Slayer.