The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 152

Chapter 152

Several minutes later, Nole climbed up from the ground, took a shower in the bathroom to ensure no pheromones were leaking from his body anymore. After applying a layer of ointment to his face, his originally delicate and handsome features became ordinary, barely passable as genteel. Once certain there were no oversights, he dressed and left his residence. Perhaps due to excessive use of low-quality pheromone suppressants in the past years, he sometimes experienced pheromone disarray, shortening the duration of his estrous cycle, which was mildly troubling to him.

However, Nole believed this situation would soon pass, especially once his research succeeded, eliminating the need for him to hide any longer.

As 098 had mentioned, three days later, Tang's company made a significant announcement regarding the initiation of their new mecha project and its chief designer. The chairman of Tang's company made a personal appearance, stating, "As everyone knows, we at Tang Mecha Company have always dedicated ourselves to improving mecha technology. Our goal has always been to make mechas accessible to all citizens. Over the years, we've been persistent in our research and have recently made a groundbreaking breakthrough. Our chief mecha designer will explain this in detail."

Nole, sitting next to the chairman, stood up and cleared his throat. "Greetings, media friends. I am Pran O'Ko, the chief mecha designer at Tang. I won't say much, but I promise, within three years, the new type of mecha developed by our company will be accessible to all citizens, regardless of their mental strength or physical condition," he paused, then added, "including omagas."

In today's interstellar society, who, regardless of gender or physique, wouldn't want to own a personal mecha? However, the high cost and demanding requirements for piloting mechas limited their accessibility.

Nole's statement immediately caused a sensation on the Star Network.

[Bluffing, right? How is this possible? What's the background of this young guy, boasting so much?]

[Pran sounds familiar. Can't remember where I heard it, but him saying omagas can pilot mechas is the funniest joke I've heard this year.]

[I think it's possible. Tang's company has been quiet for so many years. They wouldn't hold such a big press conference if they weren't confident.]

[Well, it's just a three-year wait. We've waited for over a thousand years, what's thirty more?]

[But Pran's name does sound familiar.]

[Remember two years ago, an omaga enrolled in the Imperial Academy and then withdrew? That student's name was also Pran.]

[No, I know what he looks like, and this designer doesn't resemble him at all. Pran is a common name, so stop guessing and wait for the new mecha.]

After the press conference, the chairman of Tang's company, looking somewhat displeased, kept Nole back, "You mentioned universal accessibility? Based on your design's required materials, it's impossible to achieve that in a thousand years."

"I meant there would be no barriers to piloting mechas, not that they would be cheap. Perhaps there's been a misunderstanding," Nole explained.

"Good," the chairman's expression softened slightly, "I hope to see a finished product within three years."

"Don't worry, as long as you provide enough materials, I'll ensure the task is completed on time," Nole confidently stated.

"098, what do you think?" Ling Chunann, who had watched the live broadcast, asked.

"How could he propose a universal mecha plan? In the original text, Nole was never a chief mecha designer or involved in mecha design," 098 commented, noting that in the original story, Nole hadn't shown much talent in mecha design, and only accidentally solved a design problem for a minor character.

"Did you forget about the documents that went missing from Dr. Bute's lab?" Ling Chunann reminded.

"Are you suggesting he stole them?" 098 was surprised. After that incident, several documents went missing from the lab, the most important of which were Ling Chunann's mecha design sketches. Despite investigations, the trail ended with a minor character's assistant, with no trace of Nole.

Could it be that the assistant was working for Nole?

098 concluded this was the most plausible reason.

In the original story, the insectoid invasion lasted over a decade, ending only when Nole and the prince accidentally entered the insectoid nest, destroying it against all odds, bringing an end to the war.

Perhaps due to plot influence, even 098 couldn't locate the nest, indicating a protracted war.

Two years later, following a victorious battle, Ling Chunann finally received an official appointment and a medal.

"Counterattack value +10%, current value at 70%. Please continue your efforts," 098 encouraged.

"Host, it

's a marshal's commission!" 098 was thrilled.

In recent years, Ling Chunann, especially after Nole became his deputy, had become well-known across the interstellar community. This appointment letter, hard-earned after four to five years of warfare, marked the end of their primitive days, though, in truth, Ling Chunann had always had a preference for raw food.

Dismissing these thoughts, 098 felt the tide was finally turning.

"Host, there are two months left until the mecha unveiling mentioned by Nole," 098 reported. "His mecha has entered the testing phase, but according to my calculations, the experiment failed. Due to the scarcity of materials, he replaced some expensive components in your design, leading to irreversible errors in the mecha control system."

Thus, by revealing Nole's facade, he would become infamous across the interstellar community for toying with the feelings of the Imperial citizens.

With the three-year deadline approaching and Tang's company reiterating the mecha's release last month, the entire Empire was filled with tense anticipation. Announcing the research failure now would not only doom Nole personally but could also lead to Tang's company's downfall amid nationwide criticism and opposition.

However, events did not unfold as 098 had anticipated.

A month later, Tang's company announced once again that the mecha experiment was successful, and they had begun mass production. Pre-orders were now open, and the price was astonishingly affordable at just ninety million star coins. 

After reviewing the interstellar news filtered by 098, Ling Chunann said, "We'll set off for the Imperial Star tomorrow." The insectoid offensive had diminished, and the war here had come to a temporary halt. Plus, with the secondary male lead's army stationed nearby, he could afford to take a half-year break. 

"Really?" The man, who had been seriously reviewing data but was actually sneaking glances at Ling Chunann, suddenly looked up. 

"What? You don't want me to go back?" 

"Of course not, baby." Nole looked at Ling Chunann and said earnestly, "How about we get married once we're back?" 

Ling Chunann: "…Let's get engaged first and marry after the war is over." He knew this guy was full of such thoughts. 

"Okay!" 

Although Ling Chunann only agreed to an engagement, the man was still thrilled to spread the news back, asking the prince to tidy up his estate that hadn't been used in decades for the engagement ceremony. 

Nole, of course, wanted to tie the knot with his treasure as soon as possible. Despite being together for years, his sense of crisis never diminished. With many betas in the army admiring Ling Chunann and even some alphas eyeing his treasure predatorily, Nole was overjoyed that Ling Chunann had finally agreed to an engagement. Though it wasn't marriage, it was enough to surprise him, ensuring no one would dare to openly pursue Ling Chunann from now on. 

Seeing Allen's uncontrollable smile after receiving a message, the little prince asked, "Big brother, what makes you so happy?" 

"Your grand uncle has been pursuing her for so many years, and your aunt has finally agreed to get engaged to him," Allen said with a smile. "Go tell father the good news." 

"Really! That's great!" The little prince was about to run off, then suddenly turned back, "By the way, big brother, can you help me book one of Tang's new mechas?" 

"You want one too?" Allen looked at his omaga brother's small frame and frowned, "Wait until after the press conference, if possible, I'll book one for you." 

"Thank you, big brother!" 

Although Ling Chunann was an alpha, his strength and talents were evident to all. For the emperor, as long as his brother liked it, everything was fine, and their family wasn't lacking heirs. Hearing his youngest son's message, he waved his hand, "Order all imperial officials above the rank of school officer who are not participating in the war to attend the engagement ceremony!" 

"Yes, Your Majesty." 

By the time Ling Chunann and Nole returned to the Imperial Star, the emperor's invitations had all been sent out. 

This news couldn't be hidden from the well-informed interstellar citizens. 

It stirred up a storm, and soon everyone knew that the empire's foremost alpha couple was finally getting engaged. Countless admirers of the two were devastated, mourning the collapse of their dreams. 

[What? The War God couple is getting engaged?! I always thought that was just a rumor. Aren't they both alphas?]

[So what if they're alphas? I'm an alpha too, and if either of them liked me, I'd be willing to marry.]

[But the pheromones of alphas repel each other; it's impossible for them to develop feelings. Could this be a political marriage?]

[Who could force two triple S-grade geniuses into a political marriage? You're thinking too much. Haven't you heard of true love?]

[With an alpha god like mine, I'd be jealous no matter who he married, whether a beta or omaga. Only the prince is worthy of him.]

[Is there a tour group from the 277th star system to the Imperial Star? I must see them in my lifetime, ah, and also check out Tang's new mecha.]

[Signing up from the 183rd star system.]

[Registering from the 015th star system.]

…

As the news spread, aside from the officials invited by the emperor, citizens from various star systems flocked to the Imperial Star. By the eve of Nole's new mecha press conference, all the hotels and inns on the nearby habitable planets were occupied by citizens coming to sightsee.

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