Sky-cracking Rider

Chapter 386 Section 382 - Unpacking

Students at the Northern Industrial University's dormitory, thanks to the well-funded trainees from Henghai Tactical Weapons Group, were arranged to stay in double rooms, each with a private bathroom and balcony, complete with air conditioning, washing machine, and dryer.

"Xiao Meng, what kind of goodies did your brother send you? Is it snacks?"

Her female roommate curiously examined the large box wrapped in thick corrugated cardboard.

If it weren't for male students passing by, who lent a hand out of kindness, just the two girls trying to get this heavy box into the dorm might have both been flat on the floor by now.

Even a 155-kilogram female powerhouse would find the distance from the school gate to the dorm too much to handle.

"I have no idea!"

Chen Meng was completely baffled by the large parcel her second brother had suddenly sent.

She took out a utility knife and, after a flurry of tearing, finally opened the box.

Her roommate opened one of the small boxes inside and immediately her eyes sparkled with delight, unable to tear herself away.

"So pretty!"

Upon seeing the glittering items... ah, women!

"What?!"

Seeing the clusters of tempting rose-red crystals, Chen Meng was puzzled, though not as overtly astonished as her roommate.

Had her second brother really stumbled upon gemstones this time?

There was precedent after all, and it seemed like a significant haul this time – impressive, my brother!

A small piece of paper attached to the inside of the box lid caught Chen Meng's attention.

Picking it up, she saw a line of writing on it.

"Natural fluorescent crystals from the dead volcano in the Central Great Desert on the Ocean Continent. Gift to friends, establish connections!"

It was as if her brother's earnest instructions suddenly hit her full-on.

"Yeah yeah, I got it!"

Chen Meng, who started to get a headache at the merest hint of preaching, crumpled the paper into a small ball irritably and tossed it towards the trash can. It bounced off the edge and missed.

Dammit...

Chen Meng felt as if she could hear her mother's scolding once more.

"Xiao Meng, are you throwing things around again? Pick it up and throw it away properly!"

The Chen Family really was something else!

Ever since she had caused a major disaster at home, Chen Meng had been continuously educated, as if her family members were right before her eyes, driving her almost insane.

Her roommate clutched the wooden box tightly, coquettishly saying, "Xiao Meng, Xiao Meng, can I sell—no, borrow—this gemstone to play with for a couple of days?"

Such a large "gemstone" might be quite expensive.

Despite being clueless, she was oddly disarmed by the item in the box, which hit her right in the G spot.

The truth... it was just too big!

Realizing that the other girl was misunderstanding—seriously misunderstanding—Chen Meng replied weakly, "Talking about money hurts relationships. Since you like it so much, I'll just give it to you. I suggest you choose the colorless ones; they match anything and can be placed anywhere."

"No, I want the pink one, girly pink, cute!"

Her roommate hugged the crystal and even rubbed her face against it, immediately leaving a layer of foundation behind.

Fluorescent Crystal: This greasy young woman, no, ruffian! I'm done with you!

That evening.

Her roommate's bed was bathed in that uniquely pink glow characteristic of butcher stalls at the market—ah no, more like the sleazy light from those special hair salons in back alleys.

The leader of the Z-9 helicopter squad, main pilot "Miso" Yamada Yuhu, stopped his actions to look from left to right.

Squadron Leader Chekhov took the opportunity to slack off, took a swig of alcohol, and with a breath reeking of booze said breezily, "Maybe it's a giant crystal shaped like an airplane!"

"Where would you find such a big crystal, it's probably some sort of equipment."

"Devil Pepper" Irinei Rusios had a sharp eye and noticed rigid, man-made geometric shapes beneath the moisture-proof canvas.

A piece of moisture-proof canvas was lifted to reveal a section of a wing.

"Is it really an airplane?!"

Irinei Rusios muttered to herself.

Everyone present was no novice; it didn't take an expert to realize that this was the main wing of an aircraft.

"Ah ha! 'Rookie' has brought us some good stuff again!"

Big Bear bellowed out with a hearty laugh, his rough chuckles echoing inside Hangar No. 2.

"Don't tell me it's an active combat aircraft, this guy's got guts!"

Irinei Rusios glanced over at the "Raptor" sitting in the corner of Hangar No. 2.

The peers had their share of complaints but were somewhat placated by Jiu Defense citing the employee's personal Special Ability as an excuse, after all, it was a Metal Elemental Psychic Power awakened after joining the company, who can plan for an Awakening?

Yet, there wasn't a second military contractor that could get a fourth-generation aircraft that could still fly.

Apart from stored goods, previously serviced military combat aircraft were essentially grounded today, no different from scrap metal.

If another serious piece of hardware showed up now, the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee might not be able to turn a blind eye any longer.

It's truly commendable to loot good stuff for one's own home, but don't always grab those taboo items; it would make things difficult for Jiu Defense and the BOSS!

"Strange! Why are there runes on it, wait, could this be..."

The combat pilot "Sauerkraut" Tempun Schneider leaned in closer and noticed the aerodynamic wing surface wasn't smooth but engraved with strange lines and cryptic characters.

His mind flickered like a spark, immediately considering a possibility!

"Magic Array indeed! No way..."

The helicopter squad leader Yamada Yuhu came over to take a look and immediately began to shout and wail, making ghostly howls and wolf cries.

"What? How come there's such a thing?"

Irinei Rusios was startled and immediately pulled off more of the moisture-proof canvas, revealing the true nature of the object underneath.

"I must be dreaming!"

A mechanic staggered back several steps and fell onto the floor with a thud.

Clang!

Big Brother Xiao from the mechanic team dropped his wrench in shock.

"It's fake, it must be fake!"×10+!

The shouts and exclamations were incessant at the scene.

"What are you shouting about?"

Hanna Gagel, who had walked to the hangar's entrance, turned back, but froze on the spot.

Among many of today's aircraft, those with Magic Arrays inscribed on their surfaces were rare; partly because the materials were expensive and the manufacturing complex, and partly because the demands on the operator were extremely high, beyond most people's capability.

Having never eaten pork, but having seen pigs run, Boss Hana blurted out upon seeing the half-exposed streamlined form of the aircraft.

"A Crystal Jet?"

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