Chapter 519 One Step Closer to Not Being a Human Being (1/2)

Next to the wheat field fence, Avni looked at the gondola connected to the steel airship and the figure standing next to the gondola from a distance, with a soft smile unconsciously appearing on her face.

Legend has it that in the remote valley province, there was a great hero who led a group of survivors who were equally brave as him and defeated jackals and beasts that were several times their size.

To be honest, in reality, he was not as tall and powerful as in the painting, and he did not have a thick beard on his face, but he gave her the feeling that he was much more reliable than the gorilla in the painting. In particular, his handsome and resolute face always has a warm smile, which makes people feel like a spring breeze even in the early winter of November.

Just like now...

At first she didn't quite understand what kind of feeling it was, but it wasn't until this moment that she suddenly realized something -

What she admired was neither his bravery, nor the wisdom she admired, or even the kingdom she had saved... It was just the smile that made people feel warm in their hearts.

Even in the devastated and messy wasteland, you can still see the prosperity reflected in those dark eyes.

Although it sounded strange, she suddenly felt envious of the doll sitting on his shoulder...it could see the scenery that she couldn't see.

It must be beautiful there...

Thinking of this, Avni, who originally planned to take a look from a distance, unconsciously walked over there, stopped not far from him, and bowed slightly.

"Dear...Mr. Manager, congratulations on your return from the front line. During my time in Dawn City, I could hear people's praise and expectations for you every day."

Hearing the congratulations coming from the side, Chu Guang ignored Xiao Qi's protest, took it off his shoulder and stuffed it into his pocket, and looked at the girl from a foreign country with a smile.

"Thank you for your congratulations, Miss Avni. Speaking of which, Summer said goodbye to me before and said he was going back to China to attend his father's funeral. I thought you went back with your brother."

She was wearing a light green dress, the swaying skirt was like green grass, hiding her ankles. Under the slightly curly long brown hair is a slightly childish face, which is now coated with a light golden edge by the morning sun.

Staring at him intently, Avni blinked.

"My brother went back first. He asked me to stay here to represent the Honey Badger royal family to participate in the alliance's triumphal celebration. In addition, he also asked me to say goodbye to you for him and say thank you again for your care during this time... The Honey Badger Kingdom will always be He is a friend of the Alliance, and he personally regards you as his teacher.”

Chu Guang smiled and shook his head.

"This guy... I don't even know when I was his teacher."

Summer went back in such a hurry, probably because he was worried about the throne. After all, he was only the acting king, and Adelaide held the military power in his hands.

As for the sentence about treating him as one's teacher, most likely it was meant for himself, hoping to get his support.

However, he did not intend to interfere in the internal affairs of the Honey Badger Kingdom. Both Summer and Yade left a good impression on him.

The Alliance will only be itself, adhere to the principle of seeking common ground while reserving differences, and will not force other survivor settlements above Lawful Neutral to follow the same route as itself. Just like the major you choose is the most suitable for you, people should decide their own future.

Which path to take is not the main conflict in the wasteland, chaos is. Until all mutants and marauders are dead, even the Legion can be considered lawful evil.

As long as the situation in the Honey Badger Kingdom does not deteriorate into a civil war, he will not interfere in the local people's own affairs. At most, he will only ask the local rulers to make gradual improvements based on the opinions of the alliance.

Avni looked at him with full eyes.

"Really? But I think you still influenced him in many ways... I often see him copying your words and thinking about it. He used to say that the future of the kingdom lies in uniting the wavering nobles, and most of the military expenditures of the Restoration Army are from those The nobles support it, but now he occasionally mentions that if the kingdom wants to develop, it must unite the unknown majority. They have no money, but they have something more useful than money. "

Chu Guang said casually.

"It shows that he has grown up, maybe he got inspiration from us, but I am still more inclined to think that it is his own understanding."

This is not how he teaches others.

In the league, people are people.

Avni sighed softly.

"Maybe, but I still think that his growth is inseparable from your help. If possible, I really hope to grow like him. Can I... help you do something? In addition to organizing books Something like Princess Teresa.”

Almost by accident, Avni couldn't help but say the second half of the sentence. Even she herself was a little surprised that she would say this.

But she didn't take it back.

A mysterious voice told her in her mind, maybe that was what she thought deep down...

Chu Guang looked at the little girl strangely, paused for a moment and said.

"You don't need to do anything to help me. Once you learn the knowledge, just go back and help your country."

"Why? Because I am the princess of the Honey Badger Kingdom? I can give up my identity like Theresa and become an ordinary Alliance resident——"

Chu Guang looked at her seriously and said.

"You have to be clear about one thing. Theresa did not become the city lord of Pioneer City because she gave up her identity as a princess, but because her ability proved that she is qualified for the job."

Pioneer City is said to be the fourth city in the alliance, but the number of survivors there is not as good as Beit Street in Dawn City, and the conditions are much more difficult than in the River Valley Province. Being a city lord there is not an easy job. The staff at Dawn City Trading Post are much more comfortable than the city lord there.

In the Alliance, the city leader is just a position with a salary, it does not mean a level in any sense. If Beit Street has acquired some special strategic status and needs to be developed as a separate settlement, then its village chief can also be called the city lord.

"Sorry, I was rude. I didn't look down on her ability. I just thought that since she can... I can also do something for you."

There was a hint of jealousy on Avni's face, although she didn't realize it was jealousy. After all, she had no reason to do so.

Chu Guang could understand her eagerness to display her talents, but he couldn't immediately arrange important work for her just because she read a lot of books.

Theory is important.

But practice is more important.

The lessons of Vault 401 are the best example. Those blue coats also had a lot of experience, but in the end they were chained by a group of barbarians carrying iron rods.

It's not because the theory of the Era of Prosperity is not advanced enough, but because that kind of thing is too advanced, and there is no suitable soil for it to survive in the wasteland.

But it's always good to be willing to do something.

Just when Chu Guang was thinking about what to say, someone not far away suddenly called his name.

"Chu Guang!"

Hearing that voice, the two of them looked over there at the same time.

Seeing the fiery red hair, a trace of confusion appeared on Avni's face, while Chu Guang showed a surprised expression.

"Xia Yan? Are you back?"

Xia Yan raised the corners of her mouth and said with a hint of pride.

"I have completed my credits this year, and my instructor praised me for being very talented in the mechanical field. It would be great if I could be better at mathematics."

To be recognized by Vault 101, it seems that she has indeed learned something.

Chu Guang asked with a smile.

"Where's Xiaoyu? Didn't I come back with you?"

"I don't know what she was doing when she was staying with Pai. She said she would be back tomorrow. Speaking of which...who is she?" Xia Yan suddenly looked at Avni standing aside with alarm.

That face looked harmless and cute, but it was precisely because of this that it always gave her a bad feeling.

"She's a honey badger—"

"I am Mr. Manager's student," Avni saluted slightly, looked at Xia Yan with lively eyes, and said in a nice voice, "You are Ms. Xia, I guess. I heard Chu Guang talk about you before."

Xia Yan looked at Chu Guang in surprise and looked at him suspiciously.

"Why are you still a teacher?"

"This is a misunderstanding," Chu Guang coughed lightly, "I just lent her some books -"

"Those books have benefited me a lot, and your words and deeds have also impressed me deeply," Avni nodded slightly, "For me, you are my mentor."

Hearing these words, Xia Yan was stunned for a moment.

"Yan, what does Yan teach?"

"It means to teach carefully," Avni's eyes flickered slightly, looking at Xia Yan with her innocent eyes, she suddenly seemed to be in a state of realization, "...Ah, please don't get me wrong, I didn't mean that."

How can this expression not be misunderstood?

Staring at this little girl with a hidden smile, Xia Yan suddenly felt her blood pressure rising.

Seeing the two people suddenly getting into a fight, Chu Guang coughed.

"I just said what I should say in my position. There is no need to have any unnecessary favorable impressions of me because of what I said. Well, don't always focus on me... Don't you have your own things to do? ?"

Speaking of which, the time for the physical examination with Heya is coming soon.

Chu Guang ended the topic with a headache on his face and walked towards the truck that had been waiting for him for a long time.

Speaking of which, direct flights between Ideal City and Dawn City have recently been opened. Do we need to improve the means of transportation?

It's a bit inappropriate to always ride in a truck that pulls goods, and the transportation provided by some private transportation companies is uneven.

Let's ask the city hall to bid for a few buses another day...

"Wait, wait a minute!" Seeing that Chu Guang was about to leave, Xia Yan quickly looked away from Avni and stopped him.

"What else?"

Xia Yan rolled his eyes, said nothing, and secretly handed over a palm-sized box.

"for you."

Staring at the unattractive box, Chu Guang asked curiously.

"What's this?"

"Don't worry about it. Take a look at my homework for the school year."

Reaching out to take the box, Chu Guang opened it. Two pairs of flexible wings popped out gently, and a silver-white metal ball lay on the cotton lining.

A look of surprise suddenly appeared on Chu Guang's face.

Hummingbird drone? !

No……

This one is obviously larger.

Xiao Qi, who was stuffed in his pocket, muttered a comment.

"So-so...I reluctantly accepted it."

Ignoring the sentimental little guy, Chu Guang took the drone in his hand and looked at it excitedly.

"Not bad! Really good!"

It's not comparable to the "Hummingbird" he opened from the blind box, but as a DIY product made from parts found in the wasteland, it's pretty good!

He didn't expect that the NPC he had brought back to rub the bullet casings would have such great potential, and Chu Guang was filled with emotion.

Slightly larger than a hummingbird.

Just call it——

"Sparrow" is ready!

Seeing Chu Guang so happy, Xia Yan couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth happily, but soon realized that his expression was too proud, so he coughed lightly.

"Ahem, isn't it good? It's a pity that I'm running out of time, otherwise I could have come up with something more powerful."

Chu Guang smiled and stuffed the drone into the pocket hanging on the power armor, gave it to Xiao Qi to play with, and said with approval.

"Yes, yes, I would be very grateful if you could give me the entire power armor."

Xia Yan said with his scalp numb.

"Uh, um... I'll work hard."

Avni put her index finger on her chin thoughtfully, and suddenly lowered her head in shame.

"A gift... I'm sorry, I was negligent. Please give me a few days to prepare it. I will present it to you before the celebration."

Looking at Avni who was overly serious, Chu Guang coughed lightly.

"There's no need to make it so formal."

It doesn’t matter if there are gifts or not.

He had gotten what he wanted from this war.

Avni shook her head and said seriously.

"How could it be? You saved us from a group of bandits. I have to thank you both emotionally and rationally...and please accept a little bit of our thoughts."

Looking at the stubborn Avni, Chu Guang finally gave up the idea of ​​persuading her.

There was a mountain of things to deal with after he came back, and he really didn't have the energy to worry about such trivial matters.

Not to mention, Heya had booked a physical examination for him just before he got off the airship.

In fact, even if Heya didn't say anything, he would ask her to check it for him.

He had another dream last night.

Not surprisingly, he is one step closer to becoming a human being...

…

Just when Chu Guang returned to Shelter No. 404, outside the guardrail of the civil airport in the north of Shuguang City, there was a crowd of people blocking the way.

Some of them are wastelanders watching the fun, and some are players who come to join in the fun.

Today is the first day of the flight from Ideal City to Dawn City. It is said that a large plane will fly over from the east.

This matter has been posted on the official website for several days.

The performance of the company did not disappoint the spectators. The large plane landed vertically from the sky like a real whale. After closing the plume behind the engine nozzle, it stopped steadily. On the tarmac as wide as a football field.

Looking at the behemoth, the God of Death said with emotion.

"This plane is awesome..."

It would be great if I could make one in reality!

Quanjia nodded in agreement.

"Indeed...it's just a bit unscientific."

In reality, he works at a major drone manufacturer.

Putting aside the unscientific plasma thruster, he couldn't tell what the materials used in this aircraft were.

How strong a structure is needed to support such an unfashionable design?

He couldn't imagine it at all!

"You've already played games, why do you want science? It seems like you've lost your mind in reading! Can you have some imagination?" Mosquito patted the guy's head and said, "Let's go."

Guanzhao, who was rubbing his head, looked confused.

"Where to go?"

Mosquito said with joy.

"Let's build our big plane! Didn't we bring back the wreckage of a killer whale transport plane last time? Let's think about it and try out a thing that can spray plasma plumes!"

Although he couldn't figure out how that thing worked, it didn't matter, the engineers at Camp 101 could understand it.

He just needs to do the general design and figure out how to install this thing on the plane!

The God of Death and Guanjia looked at each other, exchanging confusion in their eyes.

An entire plasma-engined aircraft?

This guy is crazy...

While Brother Mosquito's "disciples" were wondering if their boss had lost his brain, passengers were getting off the plane through the open door one after another.

At this moment, a petite figure stood in the corner of the crowd, looking in the direction of the cabin door on tiptoes, with an expression of expectation and anxiety on his face.

Didn't you buy a ticket?

She didn't see that face until the end, and Dolly had a trace of disappointment written on her face. Just when she was about to turn around and leave quietly, a hand suddenly placed on her shoulder.

She didn't feel anyone approaching at all, and she felt a chill all over her body. She raised her left arm almost reflexively, and the steel elbow blew back a strong wind.

"Wait, it's me!" The sharp-edged steel hung an inch away from the bridge of his nose, and Fang Chang broke into a nervous sweat.

so close!

He hasn't saved a file for half a year, and it would be a huge loss if he got hit by this.

He almost forgot that this was a wasteland.

Even if Dolly is just an ordinary girl, her fighting ability is far beyond what girls in real life can match.

"Fang Chang?!"

The moment he saw his sweetheart, his sharp eyes filled with murderous intent softened into excitement and joy in an instant.

She rushed forward and hugged him tightly.

In response to the warm embrace, Fang Chang joked in a very soft voice.

"I saw you in the sky. I originally wanted to come down and give you a surprise, but unexpectedly, I was almost carried away by you."

Just now, he spared a little distance and circled around the side of the plane.

"Who wants you to... attack me secretly?"

Blushing and averting her gaze, Dolly whispered sweetly and shyly.

"Am I...that conspicuous?"

That short emerald hair is quite conspicuous in the crowd.

but……

There is no need to explain in such detail at this time.

After touching her head gently, Fang Chang said with a warm smile.

"Of course, I saw it at a glance."

His Adam's apple moved and he continued.

"Sorry, this business trip took a long time... I kept you waiting."

The blush crept up from his cheeks to the tips of his ears. The Keren in his arms lowered his head shyly and hid her face in his chest.

Fang Chang noticed the khaki scarf in her hand.

"Is this a gift for me?"

Dolly blushed, hid it behind her back, and whispered.

"I knitted it myself...is it okay?"

Fang Chang said with a smile.

"It's more than okay, it's great, but speaking of it...it seemed like it was a scarf last time, too bad I only have one neck."

"It's different." She secretly glanced at the scarf around his neck. Dolly curled her lips happily, then shook her head vigorously and said seriously, "The one last time was windproof and sandproof. Winter is here... This time it’s warm.”

Looking at Dolly who was explaining seriously, Fang Chang couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.

"Speaking of which, I also prepared a gift for you."

"What gift?" An expression of interest immediately appeared on Dolly's face. She glanced left and right, but saw nothing.

Fang Chang said with a mysterious smile.

"follow me."

At the same time, the exit of the airport.

Jixiu stretched his neck and looked around, muttering quietly.

"Where are the people?"

She was next to him just now.

It was rare to meet a confidant who understood him better than his father. He originally planned to treat that person to a meal and chat more, but as soon as the plane arrived, the person didn't know where he was.

How strange!

Beside him, a group of tourists were looking around curiously. Everything here is full of novelty to them, even the air smells different.

"It's incredible... Although I have seen the virtual model on the endpoint cloud, it feels completely different when I actually stand here."

"Is that ruin in the distance the legendary Qingquan City?"

"It is estimated to be the same as Yunshang City and Yunxia City...but the area of ​​the cities in the central urban agglomeration should be larger."

"No wonder the brood nest here is so big!"

"Ah... I really want to meet their manager. I would be happy if I could take a photo with them!"

"There will be a chance! He will definitely appear at the celebration."

Looking at the rich lady who was having sex before getting off the plane, Ji Xiu curled his lips in disdain.

"Tch...what's so strange about that guy."

It’s just a power armor, a pre-war police model. There are so many more handsome power armors than this in Boulder City!

Moreover, as the leader of the survivor colony, he showed his face every day and showed no dignity or dignity at all.

In comparison, their city lord is much more powerful. Even the prince, who is all-powerful in Boulder City, has only seen that adult on the screen.

At this moment, Ji Xiu suddenly thought of his plan, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in his heart.

If everything goes well, he may become a more powerful person than his father.

By then, perhaps the city lord will receive him in person.

…

Vault 404.

Chu Guang sat up from the scanning bed and saw his physical examination results on the holographic screen.

【

ID: Chu Guang

Gene Sequence: Manager (Phase 5)

Level: LV.30→LV.40

——Basic attributes——

Strength: 33→45 (+12)

Agility: 25→35 (+10)

Constitution: 27→40 (+13)

Perception: 26→39 (+14)

Intelligence: 29→40 (+11)

】

【-

Talents: 1. Wild Instinct: The wild instinct can be awakened in the extreme state. During the duration, all attributes will be increased by 10~15%, and the fatigue value accumulation speed will be increased by 20~30%.

2. Psychic deterrence: It can produce a psychological coercion effect on a fully mental life form that is weaker than itself, weakening its will to resist.

3. Hive mind: It can share 3~15% of intelligence attributes with fully mental lifeforms that are weaker than itself, allowing them to gain inspiration and a thinking speed bonus. This effect is affected by various factors such as distance, number of people, acceptance, etc. The maximum distance is 10m.

4. Victory call: Inject courage into the cry and make the people who resonate with it feel invincible.

】

After reading the attribute panel, Chu Guang was silent for a long time and looked up at Heya who was sitting on the chair.

"Aren't there any new talents to unlock?"

"Don't ask me about that. The talent column is the data stored in the shelter database. An algorithm left in the server seems to be doing a specific analysis of the genetic sequence of the entire shelter residents... I can only guarantee that The attribute column is accurate. If you want to see more detailed physiological function parameters, you can click on the details in the lower right corner.”

When talking about this, Heya looked at Chu Guang who looked calm and couldn't help but complain.

"By the way, your focus is actually on the talent column...haven't you noticed that you are becoming more and more like a monster?"

Four awakenings...

The fifth stage of genetic sequencing!

She wasn't sure whether it was because she had too little experience, or whether it was because all humans in the wasteland were like this.

Chu Guang shrugged and said nonchalantly.

"Maybe I'm used to it... Anyway, if I just lie down and do nothing, the progress of gene sequence development will automatically increase."

In fact, he can understand it now.

In reality, there is a system called reCAPTCHA, which allows computers to ask humans for help.

The specific method is to send scanned images of text that cannot be recognized by OCR to major websites around the world to replace the original verification code. When the user does recognize those words, the answer will be sent back to CMU. It is said that the accuracy is Can reach 99%.

The genetic sequences stored in the shelter are like tasks subcontracted to players one by one. Each player's game behavior is actually "solving problems", and the results of the final task are summarized and reflected in themselves in some way. , recorded and analyzed by the shelter.

Therefore, his "evolution" direction is the most balanced.

Perhaps this is the optimal solution reached by Vault 404 based on numerous "controlled variable experiments".

Chu Guang didn't know the principle. He could only roughly guess that the results he had collected might not be replicated through simple clone cultivation.

Therefore he cannot be "resurrected."

As for the purpose of this experiment, it may involve the biggest secret of Vault 404.

Chu Guang didn't know why.

He is not the kind of person who would trust others without reason, especially a guy he has never met.

Yet he subconsciously believes two things.

One is that the first generation manager is dead.

The other is that that person will never harm himself...

"This is the most outrageous part. 'Awakening' has turned into cancer cells in your body. Otherwise, you should leave yourself a descendant as soon as possible," Heya, who was leaning on the chair, sighed and changed her position to hug her. Crossing his arms, "By the way, I just take this opportunity to tell you something."

"What's up?"

"Remember, that Xiaoyu?"

Looking at that sharp look, Chu Guang was slightly stunned and frowned.

"Remember...what happened to it?"

Heya stared at him with bright eyes and said.

"It's about to evolve!"

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