We agreed on mecha combat, so what the hell is this about your physical body exploding into a planet

"Why, why is it always like this? Why are these people always looking at him?! Why aren't they looking at me?!"

Ye Yan remained silent.

He watched Chen Tianhao quietly, watching this once high-and-mighty rich young master now acting like a hysterical child whose toy had been taken away.

Do you know who I am?

Chen Tianhao pointed to his chest.

"I am Chen Tianhao! From a young age, everyone has been watching me! My parents are proud of me, my teachers are proud of me, and my classmates envy me, are jealous of me, and imitate me!"

His voice was trembling.

"I've known since I was a child that I'm different. I'm the protagonist of this world."

"But you—"

He suddenly pointed at Ye Yan, his finger trembling.

"Everything changed since you came into our lives!"

"People's eyes started to unconsciously turn to you. As if drawn by magic, they looked at you, talked about you, and praised you. The 'other people's child' that my parents talked about never existed; it became you—'Look at Ye Yan from someone else's family!'"

"The praise that once belonged to me is gone. The envious glances have shifted. I've become a background figure, a shadow in your brilliance!"

Do you know when I was happiest?

Chen Tianhao suddenly laughed, a twisted smile that sent chills down one's spine.

"It's the day your parents died on the front lines."

Ye Yan's pupils contracted slightly.

"I was truly happy that day."

Chen Tianhao's laughter grew louder and louder.

"I think, finally, no one will compare you to me anymore. Finally, everyone's attention will be back on me."

"But--"

His smile vanished abruptly, replaced by an almost manic rage.

"But why?! Why are they still looking at you?! You're an orphan now, you have nothing left! Why are they still looking at you?!"

"Why?!"

His roar echoed through the alley.

Ye Yan looked at him and remained silent for a long time.

Then, he shook his head.

"You're targeting me for this ridiculous reason?"

Previously, Ye Yan had been thinking about and reminiscing about the past.

It seems he didn't offend Chen Tianhao?

But why is this guy targeting him?

Ye Yan, who had not yet recalled his memories of his past life, was unaware that the danger he encountered was orchestrated by Chen Tianhao.

It's just because I'm unlucky.

No.

Or perhaps, for Ye Yan in this world, mecha is everything.

Instead of thinking about these complicated things, we should focus on researching mechs.

"ridiculous?"

Chen Tianhao's eyes were bloodshot.

"You call this ridiculous? Do you even know what you've made me lose?"

"I didn't make you lose anything," Ye Yan said calmly. "It was you who put yourself in that position."

"Shut up!"

Chen Tianhao suddenly raised his hand.

A huge shadow fell from the sky and crashed to the ground.

That was a mecha.

It was entirely black, with a streamlined shell covered in purple energy patterns, and its joints shimmered with a cold light.

It was a size larger than a regular mech, and the core reactor on its chest emitted a deep and powerful hum.

Fifth order.

S-class.

The oppressive aura emanating from it made the air feel heavy.

Ye Yan frowned slightly.

"That's right, it's a Tier 5 S-class mecha!"

Chen Tianhao's eyes were filled with madness.

"Even if it costs me all my mental energy, I will kill you right here!"

He turned and rushed toward the mech's cockpit.

"Why"

Ye Yan watched his retreating figure rush towards the mecha, sighed, and then vanished from the spot.

"so"

Chen Tianhao's hand had already touched the cockpit door.

Then--

A hand was placed on Chen Tianhao's face.

"You think I'd wait for you to get into the mech?"

The words were spoken.

boom!

Ye Yan pressed Chen Tianhao's head to the ground.

"ah"

"you……"

Chen Tianhao barely managed to lift his head and saw Ye Yan's face very close to his.

There was no anger or tension on that face; it was as if nothing mattered.

That's it.

That's the expression I'm looking for!

Why, why is this guy able to get what he wants so easily, and even put on an indifferent expression!

and also!

No one knows this better than Chen Tianhao, who has been targeting Ye Yan all along.

They were aware of Ye Yan's physical condition.

His physical strength and power could not possibly be that strong, much less be able to match his performance during the assessment.

The only possibility is that he used his talents, or even powers, to enhance his physical strength during the assessment.

The price of doing so is extreme weakness.

The observations over the past two days have confirmed this; he was indeed hospitalized.

Therefore, Chen Tianhao was certain that his physical strength was still within the range of ordinary people.

As for that talent...

He imagined that such terrifying, even impossible, amplitude could absolutely not be used continuously.

but.

The scene before him was beyond his imagination.

"you"

Chen Tianhao's voice changed, "You, your speed..."

"hehe"

Ye Yan sneered.

"What's wrong with me?"

He tightened his grip on Chen Tianhao's collar, lifted him up, and then slammed him to the ground.

"this one?"

"Ugh—"

Chen Tianhao's back slammed into the hard ground, the pain making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He struggled to get up, but a foot stepped on his chest.

"How foolish! If you had taken out the Great Xia sword, you might have survived. But it's thanks to you that you didn't run away that I can settle the score with you!"

Ye Yan looked down at him and grinned.

"Then let's calculate how much you've taken care of me over the past few years!"

Chen Tianhao's eyes were filled with fear and resentment.

"You...you dare touch me? I am the heir of the Chen family! If you dare—"

"Dare what?" Ye Yan tilted his head. "You've come to kill me, and I'm not afraid to fight back?"

"hehe……"

Chen Tianhao suddenly laughed, but there was an indescribable eeriness in his laughter.

"You think this is all I've prepared?"

His gaze drifted into the depths of the alley.

Ye Yan followed his gaze.

Several figures slowly emerged from the shadows of the alley.

They were dressed in black combat uniforms, wore masks, and held weapons.

Judging from their gait and posture.

They are professionals.

They specialize in killing people.

With his honed physique, assassinating mech pilots who don't actually pilot mechs would be an easy task.

As a result, mercenaries specializing in killing mech pilots were created.

He is also a criminal wanted by the federal government.

"Mercenaries employed in the dark market."

Chen Tianhao's voice was full of smugness.

"Ye Yan, do you think I came alone? I'm not that stupid. You don't have a mecha, and no matter how strong you are, you're still just one person. Can you take on one, or ten?"

Ye Yan smiled as he watched the figures gradually approaching.

"Is that all you're relying on?"

Upon seeing Ye Yan's meaningful smile, Chen Tianhao's smile froze.