You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 4 You're a mature armored warrior now; it's time to learn to improve on your own.

[Mission 1: Basic Mech Piloting]

[Description: Obtaining a mecha is just the beginning. To become a powerful mecha pilot, you must be completely familiar with your mecha.]

[Requirement: Pilot a mecha and complete a set of calisthenics.]

Difficulty: D

[Reward: Mech combat power +0.1]

……

[Mission Two: Defeat Powerful Enemies and Hunt Monsters]

[Description: Spin, jump, walk, run—excellent! You've mastered all the controls. It's time to step up, defend your home, and fight against the abyss!]

[Requirement: Hunt down a monster in your current world; the type is not important]

[Difficulty: B]

[Rewards: Access to the Merit Shop and Bounty Board; Merit +1; Energy +1; Armor +1; Mech Combat Power +0.2]

……

The difficulty curves of these two tasks don't seem quite right...

However, for Li Zhe, these two tasks were a piece of cake!
Especially the second task.

After clicking to claim the task, you will receive the reward immediately.

As for mission one...

Piloting a mecha and completing a set of calisthenics?
This might be a bit difficult for a mech pilot who has just acquired a mech.

Mechs are, after all, external objects, and there is still a certain learning curve to mastering their operation.

But for a veteran sculptor with nearly forty years of driving experience, isn't this just a freebie?
Li Zhe found his backpack in the corner of the guest room and took out his phone from inside.

Press and hold the power button to turn on the device, open the video app, and click play!
"The second set of national middle school broadcast gymnastics exercises is calling! Ready, set, go!"

Upon hearing this music, my dead muscle memory instantly struck my forehead.

Having completed the most standard set of broadcast gymnastics I've ever done in my life, a system message popped up.

[Mission complete. Reward: Mech combat power +0.1]

Current combat strength: 1.3

Another surge of power welled up from the depths of his body.

Li Zhe's strength surged again, and his muscle definition became increasingly pronounced.

After completing this task, also complete the second task.

[Mission Completed. Rewards: Access to the Merit Shop and Bounty Board; Merit +1; Energy +1; Armor +1; Mech Combat Power +0.2]

Current combat strength: 1.5

[Armor: 6/6]

【能量：6/6（每24小时+6点，最多可达6点）】

The three-dimensional upgrade in combat power, armor, and energy immediately caused Li Zhe to feel an astonishing change surging within his body.

He took a hand gripper out of his bag.

It's not about holding it tightly with one hand, but rather extending two fingers from each hand.

Pinch the two ends of the hand gripper's thick spring and pull it outwards casually...

"Boom!"

The hand gripper instantly disintegrated!
Then, under the terrifying force, the hand grip spring was forcibly straightened!

The process was incredibly easy, just like pulling a soft, chewy noodle!

"Brilliant!!"

Li Zhe stared in amazement at his hands.

Although his physical combat strength is currently only 1.5...

However, these values ​​are defined based on the standard of mecha.

The basic mechs obtained by the mech pilots have an initial combat power rating of 1.0.

At this level of combat capability, a single arm swing is enough to lift a ton of weight, and the armor protection can easily withstand small-caliber rifle bullets!

By this standard, his physical combat strength of 1.5 has completely surpassed the limits of humanity.

It is a true steel body!
I just broke the hand gripper, and the hard spring steel core didn't even leave a single red mark on my fingertips!

"Is this what it feels like to be Superman? Holy crap... this is kind of awesome!"

Li Zhe's steel-like body gave him an extremely strong sense of security.

The newly unlocked Merit Shop and Bounty Board made Li Zhe feel as if an invisible hand was slowly reaching towards his empty Merit purse.

"This Merit Shop... it really is a place where you exchange merits for titles." Li Zhe's gaze swept over the shop's exchange section.

[Private's Exchange Requirement: 1 Merit Point]

[Requirements for exchanging corporal: Be a private for at least one month +10 merit points]

[Sergeant Exchange Requirements: Be a Corporal for at least one month +50 Merit Points]

[Requirements for exchanging a Senior Sergeant: Become a Sergeant for at least one month + 100 Merit Points]...

Above that, there are titles and ranks such as sergeant major, lieutenant, field officer, general, and marshal.

Higher-level titles allow the deployment of lower-level mech pilots to conduct large-scale mech cluster operations.

The higher the level, the more generous the resources you can receive every so often.

To gain merit and advance in rank, one must find ways to hunt more monsters or defeat high-value targets on the bounty list.

For example, there's a boss monster currently listed on the bounty board—

[Number: Guardian of the 0th Floor of the Abyss]

【type:??】

[Combat Strength: ? ?]

【trick:? ? 】

[Note: It roams deep within the Abyss Realm, Level 0, guarding the passage to even deeper levels. Only by defeating it can you further explore the Abyss Realm.]

[Defeat Reward: Guaranteed promotion to a higher rank (Note: Maximum promotion is Sergeant Major)]

"Wow, even after becoming a mecha pilot, you'll still be struggling once you're out there on land," Li Zhe exclaimed in astonishment.

Merit points can be converted into physical items similar to medals in reality.

The study was conducted in collaboration with the Blue Star United Government and some pioneers.

These materialized medals can be used to summon mechs, thereby replenishing mech pilots, and may even have more derivative functions developed.

Therefore, for mech pilots, in addition to exchanging titles in the system store, they can also exchange them for real-world cars, houses, and money from the United Government.

With the apocalypse looming, most mech pilots choose to accumulate merit points in order to advance in their ranks.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that some mech pilots may choose to enjoy life to the fullest and exchange their precious merits for readily available wealth.

For Li Zhe at this moment...

The most important use of this little bit of merit is to quickly exchange it for the private title!

We're not after this position.

The main benefit is that once you become a private, you can get an energy supply pack every week!

Energy is your lifeline!

Although my current energy is 6/6, it is enough to support a solo advance into the Abyss Domain.

But having an extra source of energy is always a safer bet.

There's nothing to hesitate about anymore.

Li Zhe immediately converted his merits into the rank of private.

Then...

"call out!"

After a strange noise and a pale gray light, a set of equipment appeared out of thin air in front of Li Zhe's eyes...

uniform! ?
It's the standard uniform for mecha pilots!
It includes formal wear, service wear, combat uniforms, and insignia that are paired with the clothing.

This outfit is well-tailored, fits perfectly, and has a simple yet elegant style.

It is low-key and reserved, yet exudes an overwhelming aura.

Li Zhe took off his shirt and jeans, which were torn from his muscles, and changed into a summer training uniform.

The light gray short-sleeved shirt is breathable and durable.

Wearing trousers and a jacket in the same color family but in a darker shade can effectively protect the mech pilot from collisions and abrasions caused by various intense movements while inside the vehicle.

Of course, for Li Zhe, what he needed to prevent from being bumped or scratched was his own personal belongings.

Li Zhe simply changed into a short-sleeved shirt, long pants, and boots.

As for the coat, belt, epaulettes, hat, etc., I won't wear them.

Travel as lightly as possible, after all, you're made of armor!

Even running naked allows one to cross mountains of knives and seas of fire unharmed.

But... after living for so many years, I still have some human baggage...

In short, there's nothing to explain.

You still need to wear clothes!
Having completed his self-image building, Li Zhe stored the remaining uniforms in the maintenance hangar.

Then, he opened the energy supply pack.

"call out!"

A dazzling light flashed by, and a large bucket appeared out of thin air in his hand.

Open the lid of the bucket and look inside at the colorful, glistening liquid...

Li Zhe's brows furrowed involuntarily.

Ah this...

How can I replenish my energy?

(End of this chapter)