Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Episode 35 Recap
> Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Recap
Wu Bai, 97, and Zhou Yi met Slide at a bar. Ai Qing was unable to attend but had specifically asked Wu Bai to look after Slide. Slide, dismissing his recent loss, proposed a drink, but Wu Bai declined, explaining that drinking before his match the next day could impair his operations. Slide offered water instead, and they all raised their glasses to celebrate K&K reaching the finals.
Slide advised them not to fear Naya, claiming that during his time with Naya's team, they relied solely on brute force with no technical skill. Wu Bai confidently assured him that the championship would belong to China. 97, finding the craft beer delicious, drank one after another until he became quite intoxicated. He asked Slide to order more before heading to the restroom, with Zhou Yi helping him.
As Slide went to the bar, Wu Bai messaged Ai Qing, confirming Slide was fine. At that moment, Naya's team members approached Slide, mocking his past failures and referring to him as "the master of theory." Wu Bai intervened, defending Slide. When Naya asked if Slide had joined K&K, Wu Bai declared it would be K&K's greatest honor if he did.
Naya then advised Wu Bai not to be burdened by Slide, to which Wu Bai thanked him for his concern and stated they would meet in the arena. After Naya and his team departed, Slide shared his difficult experience with Naya's team in Germany. Despite his attempts to introduce more tactical play, his advice was ignored, and he was ultimately blamed for the team missing the playoffs, leading to his frustration and occasional altercations.
He expressed his deep disappointment that his aspiration to defeat Naya in this World Cup would go unfulfilled. The following morning, Wu Bai was jogging when Slide approached him, asking if he was nervous for the upcoming match. Wu Bai admitted he rarely got nervous. Slide then apologized for his drunken ramblings the previous night, urging Wu Bai not to let it affect his performance. Wu Bai, with conviction, promised Slide that he would defeat Naya that night.
Later, K&K members, discussing Naya's upgraded Cutter, noted its expanded attack range and new front shovel, designed to counter Nobody's ejection mechanism. They acknowledged Naya's enduring skill and decided to win the championship not just for K&K, but also for Slide and the legacy of SP. Ai Qing then arrived with Wang Hao, Ou Qiang, and Slide, ready to act as sparring partners.
Ai Qing emphasized that the World Cup represented the dreams of both their generation and the current one, and revealed she had stayed up all night to create a comprehensive K&K training plan. Before the match, Shen Zhe admitted his nervousness about operating the arena mechanisms for the first time, fearing he couldn't match Wu Bai's pace and would embarrass Chinese robot combat players. Wu Bai reassured him they would win.
In the preparation room, Ai Qing presented Wu Bai with her national championship ring, which she had won ten years prior and considered a lucky charm. Wu Bai accepted the ring, vowing to win the world championship and fulfill their shared ambition. As the match began, Wu Bai's grandfather proudly pointed out Ai Qing on television to his friends, introducing her as his future granddaughter-in-law, while Ai Qing's father and Ai Jing also watched intently.
The commentator introduced the final between Wu Bai's Nobody and Naya's Cutter. From the start, both machines engaged in a fierce, head-on clash. Cutter aggressively pursued Nobody, whose reinforced side armor effectively repelled Cutter's blade. Naya seemed to anticipate Nobody's every move, making it impossible for Wu Bai to create distance.
Watching from the sidelines, Wang Hao and other K&K members observed Naya's significantly improved performance, attributing it to specialized training, possibly involving AI simulation, and concluded it would be challenging for Nobody, which was at a disadvantage in close-quarters combat, to turn the tide. Wu Bai maneuvered Nobody to relentlessly pursue Cutter. Shen Zhe skillfully activated an arena mechanism, raising cylindrical pillars that blocked Cutter. Nobody seized the opportunity, executing a flawless ejection that sent Cutter flying.
However, Cutter remarkably landed upright and undamaged. Naya's team then activated another mechanism, raising electric saws that trapped Nobody between Cutter and the saws, severely damaging its wing armor. Wu Bai calmly responded by making Nobody's tires spin at high speed, allowing it to swiftly break free. Cutter continued its pursuit, and Naya activated flamethrowers to target Nobody's vulnerable undercarriage.
Wu Bai, recalling a "bouncing ball" tactic Shen Zhe had used in a past match, successfully employed it to evade the attack. Moments later, Nobody was again caught by the cylindrical mechanisms. As Cutter closed in, Wu Bai skillfully used powerful centrifugal force to break free and collide with Cutter. The commentator exclaimed that this was Ai Qing's famous "Tornado" move, though Ai Qing humbly remarked that her own was never as fluid as Wu Bai's.
A critical issue arose when Nobody's deformed armor became lodged in its tires. The referee began a countdown. Just as tension peaked, Nobody finally moved. Remembering how Wang Hao's robot, Blade Point, had once used an arena mechanism to fix its weapon, Wu Bai guided Nobody towards a mace-like device. Nobody intentionally collided with the mace, sacrificing its damaged armor to detach it and restore its full mobility—an act the commentators likened to a "heroic self-sacrifice."
Following this, Wu Bai executed SP's signature "Body Slam" move, crashing Nobody heavily onto Cutter, which changed Naya's expression to one of dismay. Wang Hao praised Wu Bai's "beautiful combo." Both robots came to a halt in the center of the arena, with smoke emanating from Nobody's cockpit. With little time remaining, the referee began the final countdown. In a decisive move, Wu Bai operated Nobody to ram Cutter one last time.
As the timer hit zero, K&K emerged victorious, securing a World Championship for China. Nobody then projected the triumphant message, "China is the champion," onto the arena screen. After the award ceremony, Wu Bai approached Naya, affirming that everyone who passionately loves robot combat—including Naya, himself, and Slide—deserves respect. He expressed his anticipation for their next match, and Naya congratulated him. Wu Bai then found Ai Qing in the lounge and immediately embraced and kissed her. The SP and K&K team members soon arrived, witnessing the sweet moment. They playfully covered their eyes but peeked through their fingers, silently wishing happiness for the couple.
