Chapter 1288: You’re talking to me about fairness?
One hundred kilometers is terrifying.
Two hundred kilometers—even for soldiers like them, it would probably take them to the infirmary by the time they finished.
"This is not fair."
I lost; I had to run 200 kilometers.
"You lost, but the punishment is rescinded," Cao Bing retorted.
Zhao Chen smiled dismissively. He looked at Cao Bing, pointed to his own rank, and then pointed at the other man: "Fair?"
Are you using your position to talk to me about fairness?
I could easily choose not to honor this bet.
Wouldn't it be fair to just punish you directly?
Cao Bing remained silent for a moment, then finally stared at Zhao Chen and said, "Fine! I accept this bet."
"Go prepare the interstellar combat simulator."
"This is being broadcast live to everyone, so don't say I'm bullying you later." Zhao Chen took off his military jacket, looked at a subordinate who looked at him favorably, and tossed it to him.
He then realized that the senior colonel had not left.
"Sir, is there anything else?" Zhao Chen asked.
"I'm just curious about your next bet." The colonel didn't hide his curiosity either.
Although it's said that a new broom sweeps clean, it's rare to see such a tense atmosphere.
The senior colonel glanced at the Cao soldiers who had already begun their preparations.
He then kindly reminded him: "Cao Bing is backed by a second-tier military industrial family, which mainly produces interstellar fighters and interstellar drones."
Therefore, Cao Bing, having been exposed to the technology from a young age, became very skilled at piloting and operating interstellar fighters.
On our mothership, he is the absolute ace pilot.
You need to be careful.
Zhao Chen's lips curled up slightly: "I'm going to beat up the ace driver."
After he finished speaking, the soldiers in the distance reported for duty, and the two interstellar combat simulators were ready.
Those were two simulator cockpits that could simulate all the performance of a starfighter in aerial combat, and at the same time, any effects on the pilot, including gravity, physical strength, etc., were reproduced one-to-one.
It can be said to be 99% a real-world simulation.
"You choose the battle map." Zhao Chen sat in the cockpit, glanced at Cao Bing next to him, and said calmly.
Cao Bing's lips twitched.
Choosing the right battle map actually offers a significant advantage.
For example, choosing battle maps that you are good at and familiar with can directly increase your chances of winning by 30%.
This guy is so arrogant, he actually let me choose the battle map directly.
"Hmph, don't come later and say I bullied you."
"Random." After saying that, Cao Bing directly clicked on the random selection.
Soon a battle map appeared in front of the two of them.
And because it was a live stream for everyone, everyone saw the randomly selected battle map.
"Holy crap, it's actually an interstellar sea city."
"This is the battle map that our Captain Cao is most familiar with."
"If I remember correctly, Captain Cao's current win rate in the battle of Interstellar Sea City is 100%."
Flattery could be heard all around.
Cao Bing couldn't help but smile, and he looked at Zhao Chen provocatively: "Sir, this interstellar sea city is the battle map I am most familiar with."
"Would you like to change to another one?"
"It doesn't matter, this is fine." Zhao Chen said casually, then sat directly in the cockpit.
The transparent canopy of the cockpit slowly descended.
Cao Bing's lips twitched again; this Zhao Chen was truly incredibly arrogant.
Wait till you lose, then we'll see how arrogant you are.
Cao Bing said no more and got into the cockpit.
Both of them were ready.
The duel began quickly.
The senior colonel looked at the battlefield scene before him.
That was a battlefield called Interstellar Sea City.
The so-called interstellar sea city is actually the name of a famous interstellar space battle location.
It was a star ring battlefield on the planet Haicheng, and the battlefield situation was extremely complex, so it has always been a classic battle map for interstellar space warfare.
Both sides were piloting quasi-T6 Rose Knight-class starfighters.
The senior colonel frowned slightly at this.
If I remember correctly, Zhao Chen doesn't seem to have any prior combat experience piloting this Rose Knight-class starfighter.
In other words, this could be his first time piloting a near-T6 Rose Knight-class starfighter.
Or perhaps it had been operated a few times before being assigned to this service.
But it certainly doesn't qualify as proficient.
This is not good.
If Zhao Chen were to be defeated in this interstellar space battle, it would undoubtedly be a slap in his own face.
His prestige here vanished instantly.
But soon, the outcome of the battle completely slapped him in the face.
Three minutes.
The blue team was destroyed.
The cockpit canopy opened slowly.
Cao Bing sat there in astonishment, not moving an inch.
Zhao Chen, without changing his expression, looked at the stunned crowd around him and said, "Anyone who is not convinced can challenge me."
This is your only chance.
However, the loser of the challenge will be penalized with an additional 50 kilometers.
However, you can choose the battle maps and fighter jet models.
Upon hearing this...
This instantly ignited the passion of many proud people at the scene.
Those who can serve as interstellar fighter pilots here are all proud of themselves.
Now, there is someone who steps on their pride and stands on their heads.
How could they possibly tolerate this?
Most importantly, although this is a simulated combat exercise, it is no different from actually piloting a starfighter, and there is still a physical strain involved.
"One more round!" Cao Bing suddenly shouted.
Zhao Chen coldly turned his head to look at Cao Bing beside him.
Cao Bing's face turned completely red, and he roared with all his might.
"If I lose, I'll run 300 kilometers!"
Zhao Chen didn't say anything, but silently closed the cockpit canopy.
Cao Bing immediately closed the cockpit canopy as well.
The second game begins.
This game ended even faster.
The battle lasts two minutes.
Cao Bing was defeated.
The cockpit canopy is open.
"Again!" Cao Bing lowered his head, his hands seemingly trembling.
Zhao Chen didn't say anything and continued the fight.
The third battle lasted one minute and fifty seconds.
Cao Bing was defeated.
The fourth battle lasted one minute and forty-five seconds.
Cao Bing was defeated.
The fifth match lasted one minute and forty-three seconds.
Cao Bing was defeated.
"Again!" Cao Bing shouted wildly, almost like a madman, because he was soaked in sweat from the five consecutive high-intensity battles.
His combat suit was functioning fine, but his face was covered in sweat.
"Help your Captain Cao down," Zhao Chen silently ordered the members of the first squad.
Upon hearing this, the members of the first squad immediately stepped forward and helped Captain Cao Bing up.
When Cao Bing left the cockpit, his legs were trembling.
"Who else wants to come?" Zhao Chen asked again in a voice that wasn't very loud, but seemed to strike right into everyone's hearts.
At that moment, one of the vice-captains who had been late raised his hand.