Jack returned to his residence, a small house in a corner of a big city far from the capital. He opened the door and entered the dimly lit interior. Jack closed the door, still covered in sweat and exhaustion.
The dark gray mech "Falcon" stood in Jack's private garage. Its armor was thick and made of multiple layers of titanium alloy, capable of withstanding attacks from almost any conventional weapon. Several irregular green camouflage stripes blossomed on the dark gray base, as if to blend the entire mech with the forest battlefield.
His gaze fixed on the appearance of the falcon. Dark gray with several irregular green camouflage stripes, it was the distinctive symbol of his troops. The mech's armor was thick and sturdy, made of a material called "multi-titanium alloy," providing excellent defense capabilities. His primary weapon was a large multi-functional high-energy laser rifle. The secondary weapon was a shoulder-mounted sixty-round small missile launcher, and he also carried a particle beam combat knife at his waist.
Jack wore heavy gloves, his deep eyes carefully inspecting every detail. His gaze finally settled on the military unit emblem and personal identification number on the mech's chest, triggering memories that had long been sealed.
He contemplated, knowing that he needed to reactivate the falcon, carry out repairs, and prepare it. If he was really going to participate in the "Grand competition", his mecha needed to be in optimal condition. His gaze turned to the ground, where he found a toolbox and began carefully disassembling the falcon's components.
During the disassembly process, Jack suddenly noticed an unusual situation. The "sustainable energy ring" in the mecha had malfunctioned. This ring's function was to stabilize the energy output of the small nuclear reactor. Without it, the reactor could overload, leading to the entire mecha exploding.
Jack's brow furrowed as he quickly checked all the components, confirming that the core was indeed not among them. A sense of unease rose within him as he couldn't understand why the core was missing. His thoughts became tangled as he sought to unravel this mystery.
Just then, a voice sounded from the door. "Is there a problem?" It was a woman's voice, filled with curiosity.
Jack turned around and saw a young woman standing at the door. She had blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a work uniform that looked like that of a mechanical engineer.
"Who are you?" Jack's tone was cold as he remained guarded towards strangers.
The woman approached with a smile, "I'm Lucy, a mechanical engineer. I heard you need some help?"
Jack stared at her, "Help?"
Lucy nodded, "Yes, I saw you repairing your mecha. I'm also an expert in mecha, maybe I can help."
Jack frowned, "I don't need help, especially from strangers."
Lucy's smile became even brighter. "But you're missing a core, aren't you? I can tell," she said.
Jack looked at her warily. "How did you know?"
Lucy walked up to him and carefully observed the interior of the falcon. "I have a deep understanding of mechs. I can help you find the right core so that your mech won't be at risk of overload," she said.
Jack furrowed his brow, but at the same time, he realized that he couldn't solve this problem on his own. After a brief moment of contemplation, he nodded.
"Okay, what do you have in mind?" His tone remained cautious.
"First, I need more information about your mecha, then I can find a suitable core for you."
So, Jack and Lucy began working together. He provided details about the falcon, while Lucy brought her tools and equipment. The two of them were busy in the room, and the atmosphere unexpectedly became harmonious. Jack remained vigilant, but also began to feel her professionalism and sincerity.
Several hours later, Lucy smiled and handed Jack a small core device. "This is a new type of core that I call the 'energy regulation crystalline nucleus.' It has a more efficient energy distribution and stability control capability, which can prevent the risk of overload explosion." Jack took the crystalline nucleus and carefully examined it, then nodded. "Did you design this?"
Lucy shook her head, "No, it's not. It's my father's design. He was an excellent Mechanical Engineer. This crystalline nucleus was his last creation before he passed away."
Jack was slightly stunned, looking at the flowing light within the crystalline nucleus, "Your father was a great man."
Lucy's eyes flashed with a hint of gratitude, then turned to Jack, "Alright, give it a try."
Jack carefully inserted the crystalline nucleus into the core module of the mecha, and then activated it. With a slight vibration, the Falcon restarted, and the system began to operate. The two of them watched the mecha resume operation. Lucy frowned in thought, "Hmm, it looks like we still need to make further adjustments to ensure that the new core can run stably."
Jack nodded, and they began to busy themselves in the warehouse, adjusting the various components of the mecha to ensure it could fully adapt to the new energy regulation of the crystalline nucleus. Lucy skillfully operated the tools, carefully adjusting the mechanical structure to ensure flawless operation. Meanwhile, Jack focused on inspecting the mecha's systems, meticulously checking each connection point and circuit board to ensure everything was in optimal condition. Their understanding of each other required no words; their actions were like a precise symphony, filled with confidence and determination. The warehouse was filled with the sounds of tools colliding and machinery running, as if they were performing a heroic movement.
With the Falcon mecha adjusted and ready, the two agreed to take a short break before conducting real-world testing outside, while Lucy mentioned she had a surprise to prepare at home.
Before long, Jack was ready to operate the mecha. He was dressed in a specially made mecha pilot suit, and the display screen on his helmet clearly showed the mecha's information. Jack piloted the Falcon mecha, gently manipulating the control stick as the mecha moved gracefully. At that moment, the display on the mecha indicated that something was approaching at high speed. Jack turned around to see a white and blue aircraft rapidly moving towards them. Just as he was preparing to fire the weapon, the mecha slowly stopped moving, and the cockpit opened to reveal Lucy. "This is my Athena," she said proudly.
They quickly conducted a series of tests and found that the Falcon's performance was basically problem-free. However, they also realized a problem: the mecha's weapon system was too outdated. While their attacks were still effective, they might not be sufficient when facing stronger opponents.
Jack stopped the mecha and gazed at the weapon system on its arm, his brow slightly furrowed. Lucy also stopped the mecha and looked at him, "It seems we need to modify the weapon system."
Jack nodded, "Yes, we can't be hindered in battle by weapon limitations."
Two people disembarked from their mechs and began carefully inspecting the weapon systems' structure. They each approached the task from different angles, with Lucy skillfully disassembling the energy weapons, while Jack focused on scanning the circuit boards and power suppliers.
"We need to increase the weapon's energy output while also improving the stability of the shots," Lucy suggested.
Jack thought carefully, "And we also need to consider a faster cooling system to avoid energy overload."
They discussed specific improvement plans and then began to work on the modifications. Lucy cleverly optimized the structure of the energy weapons, increasing energy output and improving shooting accuracy. Jack used his expertise to redesign the cooling system, making it more effective at dissipating heat.
The entire renovation process was full of challenges, but Jack and Lucy's collaboration made everything go more smoothly. Their mutual trust and respect made the cooperation extremely seamless, and every step of the renovation was filled with their hard work and effort.
When the final renovation was completed, they once again piloted the mecha, testing the new weapon systems. Energy beams shot out from the weapons, instantly blasting the surface of a sand dune.
Lucy looked at her weapon and smiled, saying, "Now your mecha is even more powerful."
Jack nodded, "Yes, we are ready for the 'Grand competition,' we are coming."
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