Chapter 484 It’s Not so Much an Experiment as It Is a Grand Blueprint (1/2)
North of Dawn City.
On the bustling commercial street, Frost and Eclipse, wearing maid outfits, are standing at the door of Teng Teng's hut, smiling at the people coming and going on the street.
It has been a while since they came to Dawn City from Ideal City.
It is not only this thriving city that has changed over time, but also the people who are tolerated and accepted by this city.
The black fluffy lining and the frilly white skirt complement each other. The holy white perfectly wraps the metallic luster of the thighs and perfectly outlines the curves and contours drawn by ergonomics.
Eclipse standing next to Frost has a completely different style.
At the suggestion of the owner Teng Teng, it chose a more mysterious black to match its "few words" and "serious and old-fashioned" temperament.
Recently, they upgraded the supporting hardware of the "Intellectual AI Plug-in", and the original window model-style facial features were replaced with a look that is almost the same as that of normal people.
Although these additional hardware are somewhat redundant for the "A series" bionic people whose application scenarios are mainly on the battlefield, this small change has greatly increased their popularity in Dawn City.
Just like now.
Almost every resident who passed by the door of the rattan hut would salute the two standing at the door.
As a polite bionic man, Frost would smile and nod as a friendly response to every resident of Dawn City who saluted him.
It was getting close to noon, and there were finally fewer pedestrians on the street.
Taking advantage of the gap when no one was paying attention, Frost showed a satisfied smile on his face and said to Eclipse standing beside him.
"Look, Eclipse, those pairs of eyes full of trust, admiration, and admiration... Don't you think it's great?"
During this period, it tried many jobs, including moving bricks, plastering, and hunting aliens, but it was undoubtedly the most favorite here.
Only here, it not only gained rewards, but also the admiring eyes of passers-by.
"What's the use of this?" Eclipse looked at it expressionlessly, and there was no obvious question in the ups and downs of his voice.
"How can it be useless?" Frost looked at it in surprise, "Don't you feel it? That heart-pounding feeling, that joy from the depths of the CPU... It's as if... It's as if the entire intellectual plug-in is burning!" Unable to understand this sentence, the Eclipse crashed for a few seconds, and said in a daze after a long time. "Is it because the computing power is not enough?" "Just the opposite!" Frost's face was full of enthusiasm, and he clenched his right fist, "Looking at those faces full of happiness, I just feel more motivated to work... Ah, I really want to raise one, I will work for him, and he only needs to be responsible for happiness." Eclipse: "......?" It is increasingly unable to understand this strange colleague, and really wants to open its AI core to see what strange codes are written inside. However, what it can't understand even more is why the engineer who produced this colleague, the A-series bionic man, installed such a troublesome thing as the "intellectual plug-in". It is what a bionic man engaged in combat should do to eliminate all safety hazards for the employer without hesitation. Emotionality will only become a hindrance on the battlefield. At this time, the door of Teng Teng's hut was pushed open, and a smile as gentle as spring breeze and the pleasant sound of wind chimes on the door floated over.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Looking at the cute little one in front of him, Han Shuang showed a proud smile on his face and said modestly.
"No, no, it's us. Thanks to the internship opportunity you provided, we have collected valuable experimental data and materials."
Experimental data?
Materials?
Teng Teng frowned in confusion and asked cautiously in a low voice.
"It's not a dangerous experiment, right?"
"How could it be?" Seeing the doubt on Teng Teng's face, Han Shuang smiled and waved his hand, explaining, "It's for eternal happiness and peace. It's more like a grand blueprint than an experiment... Although it sounds troublesome, please don't worry, just leave the troublesome things to us."
Teng Teng was a little confused.
"Eternal... happiness?"
Han Shuang smiled and nodded.
"Well! Simply put, it is to make the organism live peacefully, happily and safely under the protection of the robot servant."
The loving eyes made Teng Teng feel goose bumps on her back.
I always feel that this game is getting more and more wrong.
Fortunately, she is just an ordinary fashion designer. As long as she doesn't take the initiative to trigger some flags, she shouldn't be involved in those troublesome events.
"Well, your work for today is over... Huahua has returned from the Iron Axe Tribe, and the reception of guests will be left to her."
Recently, the sisters Qiucao and Qiuye of the Iron Axe Tribe have improved the weaving process of devil silk. Without affecting the quality of the finished product, they not only make the touch of silk fabrics smoother, but also reduce the unit working hours of the product by 10% to 20%.
She specially asked Huahua to go there to get some samples to see if it can be integrated into the work she is designing recently.
I really miss it when I think about it.
The initial silk reeling, weaving and other crafts were all improved by her based on her real-life experience and taught to the wastelanders. Now, the weaving skills of the wastelanders have long surpassed her, a half-way master.
And she can focus more on the design field that she is interested in.
Recently, Wei and the others took a boat trip to the archipelago in the southern seas thousands of kilometers away, and heard that her artwork was well received there.
"You really don't need us to continue to help?" Looking at Miss Tengteng, Hanshuang said slightly disappointed.
"No need, you all have your own things to do, right?" Teng Teng took out the silver coin and handed it to Han Shuang, and said with a smile, "This is your reward."
"Oh! It's the salary!"
Hanshuang's eyes lit up, he raised the silver coins above his head and observed them carefully, then put them away with satisfaction.
"Okay, be sure to contact us again if you need it next time... By the way, the clothes have to be returned to you."
As it spoke, it held the hem of its skirt with both hands and was about to take off its clothes.
Seeing its movements, Teng Teng's cheeks turned apple red, and he quickly stretched out his hand to stop its indiscreet behavior.
"No, no, no, the clothes are given to you...just keep them!"
By the way, is the atmosphere in Ideal City so open?
If you don't agree with each other, go out on the street...
The picture appeared in her mind for no reason, and her face became increasingly red, and she was embarrassed to continue thinking about it.
However, Hanshuang was completely unaware of this, completely unaware of how shameful his actions just now were.
But when she heard that Teng Teng was going to keep this piece of equipment that had captured the attention of countless passers-by for herself, her eyes suddenly shone with surprise.
"Really? That's so embarrassing!"
"You're welcome, this is the reward you deserve," Teng Teng, still blushing, smiled shyly. He was really curious and asked in a low voice, "By the way, you are like this in Ideal City... …Do you want to change your clothes like this?”
"Just change clothes?" Hanshuang was stunned for a moment and said with a little doubt, "We don't wear clothes in Ideal City."
"Not wearing it?!"
Hanshuang nodded naturally.
"Yes, the initial appearance coating will be printed directly on our skin. If you want to change the skin to another style, you can directly install the holographic appearance plug-in and use holographic images to produce the effect of clothes."
"Ah... that's really convenient." Teng Teng tried to imagine it, and his heartbeat, which had finally calmed down, accelerated unconsciously.
Is Ideal City such a powerful place?
Hanshuang smiled and nodded.
"Hmm, it's very convenient, right? However, some androids equipped with silicone-like materials are still prohibited from entering public places without wearing masks. The atmosphere in Ideal City is still not open enough."
I see.
Teng Teng, who almost mistook Ideal City as a strange place, breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well, I think this is good..."
"Really?" Hanshuang tilted his head and muttered incomprehensively, "I installed the plug-in just because I like it, but I feel embarrassed... Human beings are really weird."
While Hanshuang was lost in his own thoughts, Teng Teng quietly slipped back to his hut and closed the shop door.
Looking at the petite figure disappearing into the sound of wind chimes, a hint of satisfaction appeared in Hanshuang's smile.
"so good."
This one should be easy to take care of.
Unfortunately, even in the ideal city, their ideals are too avant-garde, and there is still a long way to go before people accept them.
But the lifespan of AI is eternal.
It has enough time to do this.
"...As long as organisms are allowed to live under the protection of servitors, they will be able to create more and better works of art, and the world will be full of love and peace. What do you think? Eclipse."
Eclipse's eyes flickered slightly.
"I feel like the front line is where we should be."
Hanshuang shook his head gracefully.
"That's not possible. We have to represent our employer and enhance the friendship between the employer and the alliance. Besides, there are already more than two hundred android soldiers on the front line. They will handle this job well."
Sun Eclipse's eyes flickered slightly.
"Work diary update. According to the employer's news, there is a flight coming back from Luoxia Province today, and there is a T-series bionic man from the academy on board."
Hanshuang: "T series?"
Eclipse explained.
"Similar to our A series, they use the serial number from the People's Union era. The employer asked us to find out."
A look of interest appeared in Hanshuang's eyes.
"It's interesting, let's go and see it."
…
At the same time, at the airport northeast of Dawn City, a killer whale transport plane landed steadily on the spacious runway.
Almost as soon as Luo Yu and Xiao Yu got off the plane, they were blocked by mosquitoes ambushing at the airport.
"Good brother! You're finally back! Hahaha, I didn't lie to you, did I? Is the ejection seat easy to use? Doesn't it hurt your butt?"
Looking at the mosquito that was getting close to him, Luo Yu's relaxed mood instantly became tense, and he looked at this guy with vigilance.
"Go away, who is your brother? What do you want to do..."
"Damn it! You are so heartless!"
Facing the resisting Luo Yu, Mosquito wailed hypocritically, but within two seconds the heartbroken expression was wiped away from his face, replaced by an embarrassed smile.
"I heard that your daughter can fly a plane?"
"What a daughter, Xiaoyu is Xiaoyu."
Luo Yu seriously corrected him, but Mosquito obviously didn't listen and continued with a smile.
"It's not important! By the way, can you let it perform that unique trick again? It was too fast last time and I didn't have time to take the picture."
Upon hearing this unreasonable request, Luo Yu rolled his eyes instantly.
"Get out! Will you pay for anything that happens?"
"Damn, what could happen to this! It can even maneuver Immelman!"
Looking at the begging mosquito, Luo Yu waved his hand impatiently.
"Let's go, no discussion!"
On the other side, his feet finally touched the ground. Chen Yutong, who was so far away from the Wandering Swamp, looked around curiously and muttered something in a low voice.
"Is this...the alliance?"
Lao Bai said with a smile.
"Yes, it's quite desolate, isn't it?"
"How could it be? Compared to the survivors' settlement in the Wandering Swamp, this place is already very lively." Chen Yutong said sincerely.
When she was on the plane just now, she saw the entire city of Dawn.
Houses of different shapes are located on the wasteland, stretching out a series of traffic roads and alleys. To the south, they blend into the northern suburbs of Qingquan City, which is full of ruins of high-rise buildings. To the west, it borders the endless farmland, and a railway extends to In the forest to the north, old-fashioned trains puffing in mist pass through busy trading stations.
The city is like a sprout emerging from a rotten tree.
Childish but full of hope.
What makes her most incredible is that she heard that a year ago this place was a wasteland with nothing but blood-drinking beasts and cruel and bloodthirsty mutants and predators.
"...It's just incredible."
Looking at Chen Yutong looking around, Lao Bai suddenly felt a little curious.
"What's it like in the swamp?"
"Simple and efficient," Chen Yutong quickly answered, "Conclusion Doctoral education requires us to use limited resources to create more results. Most settlements under the management of the Science and Technology Committee adhere to energy-saving living standards. Some survivors live in settlements Although there are many people there, it looks deserted from the outside. In comparison, the college is very large, but there are relatively fewer people.”
As she spoke, her eyes fell on the open door of the warehouse not far away.
Lao Bai followed her gaze and saw a strange-shaped iron lump.
That is Mosquito's own "unpowered armor".
Since the last time I helped Brother Mosquito get out of it, this thing has been left untouched by Mosquito in the airport warehouse.
Grass is almost growing under the rusty armor.
Unexpectedly, she would show her disgrace as soon as she landed. Thinking of the task assigned by the manager to show her more of the beautiful side of the alliance, Lao Bai coughed lightly and explained.
"The managers let us build the alliance in our own way, but they didn't ask us to do anything certain... so occasionally there will be some players with big brains who do some superfluous things."
"I think it's pretty good...Whether it's useful or not shouldn't be decided by intuition. As you said, who knows what will happen in the future."
Looking at the iron lump that was probably scrapped, Chen Yutong showed a smile on his face.
Lao Bai felt a bit of envy in her eyes, although he had no idea what there was to be envious about.
"Are you hungry? I know a good place."
Chen Yutong's eyes instantly flashed with anticipation.
"Is it braised pork? Or that hot pot? Kebab?"
Lao Bai smiled and gestured.
"No, it's ramen, a kind of pasta... Forget it, I won't introduce it anymore, you will know it later."
Chen Yutong followed him with great interest, mumbling to himself.
"Ramen? Incredible name..."
When she thought about finally being able to eat authentic alliance food, she swallowed subconsciously, and she couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation in her heart.
Shortly after the two walked away, the two androids arrived at the airport belatedly.
Standing next to the killer whale transport plane, Hanshuang stretched his neck and looked around excitedly. He didn't see a matching target, so he randomly caught a staff member.
"Where are the college's androids? Take me to see them quickly."
The airport staff standing around looked at each other, confused by this question, and one of them, a smart young man, immediately reported the news to his superiors.
After receiving a permission reply, he took the two androids to the warehouse located in the corner of the airport.
There is a hundred-man team stationed here, and the security is quite tight.
Under Hanshuang's expectant gaze, the staff member opened the door of the warehouse.
In the center of the warehouse, there was a cube-shaped steel support. A bionic man whose arms were replaced by mantis knives was fixed in the center of the support, and every joint in his body was firmly locked.
Glancing at the pair of penetrating mantis knives, the staff member swallowed and said nervously.
"This is it... This thing is very dangerous. We can only keep it here before dismantling it."
Hanshuang couldn't wait to step forward and take a closer look at the android locked on the bracket.
At this time, a hint of disappointment suddenly appeared in its eyes.
"Isn't this still the original version?"
Sun Eclipse, who was standing aside, nodded.
"Um."
Xuan Feng didn't say anything, and stared quietly at the similar person wearing inexplicable clothes in front of him, and his shoulders suddenly moved forward.
The bracket made a creaking sound, startling the staff and soldiers standing nearby, especially the latter, who all opened the safety on the rifles in their hands.
Hanshuang showed no reaction, stretched out his index finger and touched its chest, looking at the poor guy with pity.
"Why is there such an ugly AI in this world? What flows under the cold body is only a string of soulless numbers... Can this kind of thing be called intelligence?"
Reacting to this sentence, Xuan Feng slowly raised his head, stared at the android in front of him, and finally moved his tightly closed mouth.
"...let me go if you have the ability."
The sharp mantis knife was slightly tilted, and the mirror-like blade reflected a murderous cold light.
Feeling the silent anger and provocation, Hanshuang standing in front of it ignored it and looked at Sun Eclipse standing aside.
"Let's go, Eclipse, the legendary academy is nothing more than that."
Eclipse nodded.
"OK."
"..."
Looking at the two androids who turned towards the door, Xuan Feng's body moved violently, but unfortunately the solid metal bracket did not loosen at all due to its struggle.
This is the first time.
Its AI core felt such intense anger...
…
Linghu Wetland Park.
The northern entrance to the outpost.
Zhang Hai, who was standing behind the ramen stall, was pouring noodles into the pot when he suddenly saw a familiar face through the white mist floating in the pot.
"Hey, you're a rare visitor..." Just halfway through his words, Zhang Hai's eyes suddenly fell on the face of the woman next to Lao Bai, and his smile suddenly became a little narrow.
Before he could tease him, Lao Bai coughed.
"Two bowls of beef noodles."
"Hehe, okay."
After pulling out a large piece of dough, Zhang Hai deftly threw it on the chopping board and flattened it. Then he pulled it from side to side, and like magic, the oval dough turned into thin noodles flying up and down.
Chen Yutong, who was standing in front of the stall, stared straight at the noodles in his hand, eyes wide open.
What's this?
Magic? !
"How is the situation on the front line?" The old-fashioned young man asked with a smile as he threw the noodles into the pot.
Lao Bai replied in a chatty tone.
"It's not bad. I heard that the Skeleton Corps and the Storm Corps have almost arrived at the legion's base camp in Luoxia Province. I guess there won't be anything wrong with us next."
Ordinary players would not ask this question, but players who use their real names as IDs are obviously not ordinary players.
With the constant updates of the version and the continuous entry of new players, the ramen stall owner who never appeared on the forum has become one of the urban legends of "Wasteland OL" in a sense.
Some even say he is an official shill.
But Lao Bai knows it.
There is no difference between this guy and them. He has also come from the novice stage, and he is not less embarrassed when he is unlucky.
Later, I may have felt that shooting was boring, so I became a professional gamer.
"It's amazing, these young men," Zhang Hai said with emotion, "In just one year, they have been able to command a battle of thousands of people with ease."
Lao Bai said with a smile.
"Aren't you going to have some fun?"
Zhang Hai sighed.
"I'll forget it. Please spare me for my age."
"What are you afraid of? Games are not reality... Speaking of which, how old are you in real life?"
"I won't tell you."
"Damn! Are you still shy?"
"It doesn't matter, it's good to give young people some exercise anyway, hahaha."
The two did not know each other in real life.
But his intuition told Lao Bai that the man in front of him had been in the army, or at least for a period of time.
However, this brother should be different from me. He should have been away from the team for some time, and he has obviously adapted to a calm life.
Two bowls of beef noodles were quickly placed on the table.
Chen Yutong couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks, but hesitated and froze on the spot.
"How...how to use this?"
"I teach you."
Lao Bai demonstrated it patiently.
It can only be said that he is worthy of being a person from the academy. Chen Yutong just looked at it carefully and quickly mastered the knack of using this kind of tableware.
"It's incredible... you actually eat like this."
Looking at Chen Yutong who took a small taste, Lao Bai asked with a smile.
"Is it tasty?"
"Yeah! It's so... delicious!"
Chen Yutong nodded excitedly.
Unable to find a suitable adverb of degree to describe the joy that came from the bottom of her heart, she just puffed up her cheeks, exhaled in small sips, and put the noodles into her mouth.
Seeing the way that he couldn't wait to eat it but was afraid of burning it, a smile appeared on Lao Bai's face.
Zhang Hai, who was standing behind the stall, winked and said with a smile.
"How did we meet? Tell me."
"Talk about your sister."
Lao Bai rolled his eyes, took out a banknote and slapped it on the table.
"Bill, please."
"Damn, what age are we still using banknotes? Why the hell can't you use transfers?"
"Please give me some change, it will be useful."
Zhang Haizheng was about to ask what the use was. When he saw Chen Yutong beside him, he suddenly smiled as if he understood and turned around to look through the drawer for change.
The Alliance only has one banknote with a face value of one hundred, and the rest of the face values are coins. It is not very convenient for players who are accustomed to electronic payments to make change.
However, after searching for a while, Zhang Hai still counted out the full amount of silver coins and lined them up on the counter.
Chen Yutong asked curiously as he looked at a stack of coins falling on the wooden table.
"What's this?"
Lao Bai explained with a smile.
"Money, currency, can be used to exchange for things. A bowl of ramen like this only costs 4 silver coins... Don't you have G points there?"
Chen Yutong hesitated and shook his head.
"G points cannot be traded and can only be used on the electronic platform operated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs... How to use this?"
Although he doesn't quite understand the difference between "transaction" and "use", Lao Bai doesn't care about these trivial matters now.
The first task today is to teach her how to integrate into her new life.
Looking at Chen Yutong who looked confused, Lao Bai said with a smile.
"This is simple. I will teach you how to use it in a moment."