The Mech Touch novel Chapter 3576

Chapter 3576 Quint Questioning Quentin

Living mechs were the distinct specialty of the Larkinson Clan.

While the Living Mech Corporation did release a number of third-class mech models on the mech market, they were all fairly old and did not impact the battles taking place in the more important parts of the galaxy.

The Hexadric Hegemony was the only third party to obtain the right to pilot second-class living mechs, and they had already discovered a lot of benefits and nuances about them. The Blessed Squires and Valkyrie Redeemers were such effective morale boosters that they had become the staple of the Hex Army.

The Hexers had even begun to develop variants themselves. Although the Hexer mech designers had to adopt a conservative approach in order to preserve the glows, the new and dizzying variety of Valkyrie mech models increasingly transformed warfare in the Komodo Star Sector beyond anyone's imagination!

With over a hundred million users of living mechs, the people's understanding of living mechs had increased by a remarkable degree.

The Larkinsons knew even more about living mechs. With the creator himself presiding over the clan, its members received plenty of insider knowledge on how to better draw out the potential of their special machines.

Jessica Quentin and her fellow mecher colleagues thought they knew what living mechs were capable of. So far, the machines did offer surprising capabilities, but they never really sold the idea that they were truly alive.

She had heard that the masterwork mechs of the Larkinson Clan were a lot better in this aspect, but without any opportunity to pilot them, she took these stories with a grain of salt. It was hard to believe in all of the hype given that the Larkinsons had a tendency to make wild and outlandish claims on a regular basis.

It wasn't until she finally piloted and connected with the Enlightened Warrior that she realized that her ideas about living mechs were flawed.

"You… how…"

THAT IS NOT IMPORTANT. THIS IS ABOUT YOU, PILOT. YOUR DISSATISFACTION IN YOUR OWN STRENGTH AND YOUR DESIRE TO IMPROVE HAS ATTRACTED MY ATTENTION. IF YOU WISH TO BREAK PAST YOUR LIMITS, THEN YOU MUST HAVE THE WILL AND DETERMINATION TO IMPROVE NO MATTER THE COST.

"I already know that! I wouldn't be here if I wanted to be normal. I am committed to pursuing greater strength."

IS THAT ACTUALLY THE TRUTH?

"You doubt me?" She frowned.

YOUR WILL IS FEEBLER THAN YOUR THINK. PRIDE, EGO AND PRIVILEGE SUSTAINS YOUR DRIVE TO IMPROVE, BUT THOSE ARE BRITTLE PILLARS TO RELY UPON. PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THEM, AND THEY WILL BREAK, BRINGING YOU DOWN AS WELL.

Though Jessica wanted to refute this strange mech's words, deep in her heart she couldn't help but agree with the Quint.

Under normal circumstances, she would have replied with a face-saving retort, but she could already tell that wouldn't work.

Her mind was connected to the Enlightened Warrior through the neural interface. There was no way she could hide her true thoughts under these circumstances. She could feel the Enlightened Warrior and by extension the Quint judging her at this very moment.

She was afraid her performance had not been optimistic so far. Something about her failed to meet their requirements.

Her augmented mind worked quickly as she analyzed their previous conversations. She developed numerous theories on what the Quint found lacking in her. She quickly came up with an answer that had the highest chance of receiving a positive response.

"You believe that I am lacking a greater purpose, is that it?" She asked. "I am still young enough. I can still learn. I can find a cause that I am willing to fight for. Is that what you want?"

IT IS NOT AS SIMPLE AS SIMPLE AS THAT, JESSICA QUENTIN. OF THE TWO MECH PILOTS I HAVE GUIDED BEFORE, BOTH OF THEM HAVE INSHRINED THEIR DEDICATION TO THEIR FELLOW LARKINSONS IN THEIR HEARTS. THEY HAVE PROVEN THEIR WILL TO FIGHT TO THE DEATH IN NUMEROUS BATTLES. COMPARED TO THEM, YOU FALL FAR SHORT OF THAT IDEAL.

"I… I may be behind them, but I can catch up to them! I am here to learn, Quint. Just give me the instructions." Jessica argued.

I AM ALREADY GIVING YOU INSTRUCTION. YOU LACK THE FUNDAMENTAL CONVICTION TO FIGHT AND DIE FOR ANYONE EXCEPT YOURSELF. YOUR PRINCIPLES ARE WEAK AND YOUR COMMITMENT TO MECH PILOTING IS BASED ON THE PROSPECT OF ENJOYING A GREATER STATUS IN HUMAN SOCIETY.

Jessica coughed. "That… I do not think that I am as bad as you say! I have dedicated decades of my life to the piloting profession. I studied hard and won as many opportunities as I could to excel above my peers. I am training in piloting so many different mechs that there is hardly any machine that can stump me anymore. I threw myself into mastering the art of piloting lighter mechs so that I can push my greatest advantages as a mech pilot even further. I do not lack the drive to improve."

YET YOU HAVE NOT ADDRESSED YOUR GREATEST FLAW. YOU ARE A SMART MECH PILOT, JESSICA QUENTIN. YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY DERIVED THE REASON WHY YOU HAVE NEVER MADE ANY FURTHER PROGRESS AND WHY YOU WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN STUCK.

The hardest attacks were ones that rang true. As a soldier, Jessica had gone through a lot of training. She did not remain fazed for too long when confronted by such a deep and vicious personal attack.

"I… am not truly willing to die for the MTA." She admitted with a heavy breath.

It was an uncomfortable truth that she didn't want to say, but the Quint had forced her hand.

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