"Who the fuck does this bastard think he is copying me?" Prime cursed as he looked at the other replica of the Black Knight that had appeared, and his chat raged.
[… Damn straight, who does that dickhead think they are copying my hubby Prime?]
[… Only our boy Prime should be using a Black Knight replica, stop trying to steal his limelight.]
[… Fuck that cheap ass replica up, Prime.]
[… Seriously, look how crappy that replica is to Prime's.]
[… But you know, this is a good chance for Prime to get close to Diva Lorelie.]
[… What do you mean?]
[… Well, that mech is sponsored by Diva Lorelie, right? That means it's probably her mech and that she's a Black Knight fan, and since Prime is piloting a Black Knight replica, then they have something in common.]
[… Ohhh, I see your point, go win over Diva Lorelie, Prime.]
[… Nooooo, Prime is mine.]
[… Stop being a selfish bitch. Do you understand what dating Diva Lorelie would do for his career and reputation?]
[… The poster above is right, besides he can still fuck you on the side if he's careful about it lol.]
[… Dude, if I dated Diva Lorelie, I would never want to fuck another woman.]
[… Nor me, but Prime's not like us commoners.]
[… True, true.]
[… Also, don't forget that the rumour is that it's Diva Lorelie's boyfriend piloting that cheap knock off.]
[… Ohhhh good point, if Prime can beat him, then chances are Diva Lorelie will dump that loser and jump into bed with my boy Prime.]
"HAHAHAHAHAH," Prime suddenly laughed boisterously as he read the chat before saying with a smile.
"You're right, Primesters, who better than to date Diva Lorelie and someday marry her that yours truly. Let's kick that loser's ass.
But still, why does that mech's name sound so familiar?"
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Down in the VIP box, Lorelie suddenly shivered, causing Stacey, who sat next to her, to ask.
"You ok?"
"Yeah, I just got a chill down my spine," Lorelie replied.
"Maybe someone's talking about you," Aphrodite said with a smirk.
"Girl, everyone's talking about her," Stacey replied while rolling her eyes.
"I meant in a sexual way," Aphrodite added with a flirtatious wink.
"Girl, my last sentence still stands," Stacey replied with her own smirk before looking at Lorelie's body and adding, "unfortunately for them, only one man can enjoy that fine body."
"Enough," Lorelie said with a blush while playfully hitting Stacey.
"Interesting how you said only one man can enjoy it," Aphrodite commented with a smirk.
"Maybe it was Prime," Rowena said teasingly.
"Oh gods no," Lorelie replied with a look of horror as she shivered at the thought.
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"What an impressive replica of the Black Knight," Director Brarseth Opalbeard said as he sat beside Maiya in her exclusive box.
"Is it really that good, Director Opalbeard?" Maiya asked curiously.
"Oh yes, it's one of the best I have ever seen," Brarseth replied as he admired the mech with interest on the holographic screen before him.
Maiya was about to reply when she heard Sata, who sat beside her, discussing something with someone on her uniband.
"Do we know which docking bay it came out of and what direction it was heading?" Sata asked in a serious tone.
"Gamma Seven Nine? That's the one the ship Diva Lorelie is travelling on that is docked at. Also, it headed into orbit, and sensors show that it's heading towards the charity match meeting point?" Sata asked after receiving a reply.
"Then there is nothing to worry about, it was obviously Diva Lorelie's sponsored mech leaving her ship," Sata said before ending the call.
"Is something wrong, Sata?" Maiya asked with interest.
"Nothing, matriarch, some spaceport workers got concerned when something rapidly flew out of the docking bay that Diva Lorelie's ship is docked at; they seemed to think it could have been a missile launch, but it appears that it was just her sponsored mech departing for the charity match," Sata replied.
"How did some spaceport workers mistake a mech launching for a missile launch?" Brarseth, who had been listening in, asked in confusion.
"Apparently, the mech left at such a rapid speed that the spaceport workers had difficulty identifying it, Director."
"A mech doesn't normally leave their ship at such a rapid pace; they normally depart from the hangar bay slowly, especially if their ship is docked in a docking bay," Brarseth replied with surprise.
"It seems the mysteries surrounding Diva Lorelie's boyfriend continue to deepen. I do hope he can put on a good show for us in the charity match," Maiya remarked with a smile.
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"Confirmation that the captain has left the ship, the only one left aboard should be the unknown individual who eliminated the previous team," Number Thirteen reported.
"Good, move out," Number Four said before the group of three quickly headed towards docking bay Gamma Seven Nine.
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"This new replica that Diva Lorelie sponsored is something else," Dulaebella remarked as she studied the mech closely on her holographic screen.
"What do you mean?" Honcho asked curiously.
"At least from an external point, this mech is probably the greatest replica of the Black Knight I have ever seen. Just the minute details that most replicas miss, this one has." Dulaebella explained seriously.
"Such as?" Honcho inquired.
"There are several, but for now I will only mention the most obvious, which is the tail," Dulaebella began to explain. "Video archive footage of the original Black Knight during the Siege of Phoenix Nest shows us that the tail would minutely flick every three point five seconds, even when stationary, almost as if it were alive.
Now, most replicas, including the one Prime is piloting, don't have that; the tail only moves when the mech moves, and it's never the same minute flick.
This replica of Diva Lorelie's, though, has that exact flick. I don't know who designed and built this replica, but they are obviously a true Black Knight fan and worked tirelessly to create the perfect replica to honour the original."
[StealthAssassin9 (Earth): WTF, she calls that obvious?]
[Justiceistruth (Earth): I know, if that's the most obvious, what are some of the less obvious things?]
[Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): Holy shit, someone actually put in that much effort?]
[Superior4horns (Vinox 3): A lazy fuck like you wouldn't understand true effort.]
[Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): Fuck you bitch.]
[Superior4horns (Vinox 3): You wish.]
[Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): ….]
[Gunlovergirl (Earth): Seriously? How haven't you learned that particular insult doesn't work? Dumb ass.]
[Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): ….]
[Beinglittleisnotadisadvantage (Strathorp 7): Still, whoever made this replica is impressive considering the amount of effort and detail they put in.]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): Beinglittleisnotadisadvantage, I thought you were supposed to be a genius engineer or something? How is it that such a genius like you doesn't know anything? Kekeke]
[Beinglittleisnotadisadvantage (Strathorp 7): Because I don't specialise in mechs, you dickhead, you think everyone gets to sit around on streams every day taking the piss out of others? Some of us have responsibilities.]
[Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): Looks like you touched a nerve, bro. 🫷]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): Yup, Kekeke. 🫸]
[Beinglittleisnotadisadvantage (Strathorp 7): I'm seriously going to kill these two. 😡]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): You're better off just ignoring them; little children will always be like that.]
[Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): …]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): …]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): You're right, though. This replica of the Black Knight is indeed very impressive. I wonder who made it and how.]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Hehehe.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): You knew about this, didn't you?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Nope.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): Then why are you laughing?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): I just can't wait to see all your reactions.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): ????]
[NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): She definitely knows something.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): That much is obvious; the question is what and why is she not telling us?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Where would be the fun in that?]
[NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): She just wants to tease us and keep us in suspense. It must be hard on the Phoenix race having such an Empress.😮💨]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): I will have you know that I am loved by my subjects, thank you very much, 😡. Also, it's not just you, I can't wait to see the reactions from, hehehe.]
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): Who else's reactions could you be anticipating?]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): I have a feeling you will find out before the end of the charity match.]
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, it seems that all the competitors for the charity match have finally arrived," Honcho said into the camera before continuing, "The UMB Cup committee has just sent through the first lot of information regarding their new match type, so let's take a look, shall we?"
As Honcho finished speaking, the holographic screens of everyone watching switched to show a map of the asteroid field with some writing beneath it.
"As you can all see, this is a map of the asteroid field that the competitors are currently on the outskirts of. It appears that this new match type is split into stages, and the first stage is to make it to the centre of the asteroid field."