Lin Yuan was busy, but in a good mood. Accompanied by the heavy metal music coming from the Combination Sound System, he was quickly assembling Mouse One.
Yes, he had changed his mind. After seeing through the schemes of the Gatekeeper and the Slime, he had decided to abandon his plan to purchase a second-hand Aircraft Engine, even though he didn't show it on the surface.
He realized that relying on sheer luck to stumble upon an Aircraft Engine, then bringing it back for research and ultimately modifying Mouse One, was a foolish approach. Although he would have to do that eventually, it didn't have to be now.
Mouse One had already been modified quite well. Its overall performance had improved by at least 0%, and with the comprehensive enhancement using Biological Alloy up to 10 points, as long as he wasn't hit directly, those Mutants shouldn't be able to harm him.
Moreover, there was another important reason: Lin Yuan realized he had strayed off course. In other words, he was somewhat losing sight of his priorities!
Awakening in this world was a stroke of luck for him. However, he shouldn't choose to evade or adopt defensive measures out of concern or fear. He needed to remember that he had awakened not as a mechanical repairman or a mechanical merchant, but as a Mechanical Warrior!
He needed courage; he needed to fight. That was his path to growth!
Mouse One was merely a support tool, including skills in assembly and repair as well as Alchemist skills; these were all auxiliary. The true source of his confidence lay in his own strength. If his level were currently not F4 but E1, would having a powerful combat aircraft really matter?
So, after realizing this point, Lin Yuan decisively abandoned all research on Mechanical Parts. While such research could be useful, it seemed that nearly four years had passed since he reached F4 level as a Mechanical Warrior, and his Intellect and Mechanical Body integration had barely improved by less than 0.5%. This clearly indicated a problem.
This integration level was key to leveling up. In the past, he could rely on continuous basic training to improve, but it was evident that this method of enhancement was outdated. He needed more intense and effective training methods—namely, combat!
Whether against those Mutants or Mechanical Life forms, they would all become his hunting targets!
The assembly of the Mouse One went very smoothly. In fact, Lin Yuan had become so familiar with every detail of the Mouse One, with its hundreds of thousands of parts, that he could assemble it successfully even with his eyes closed.
After this assembly, the Mouse One had undergone a significant transformation. The overall shape was an inverted triangle, featuring five sets of different but impressively designed wings. Among them, two particularly special wings were installed by Lin Yuan based on his previous flying experiences. They were extremely thin, with edges comparable to a bayonet.
These wings served a dual purpose: on one hand, they sliced through airflow during high-speed flight to control and redirect it; on the other hand, they prevented the aircraft from losing control while executing complex evasive maneuvers at extreme speeds. In other words, they ensured precise positioning and accurate maneuverability.
Lin Yuan certainly did not want to execute standard tactical evasive maneuvers only to find that the Mouse One was uncooperative.
Of course, Lin Yuan himself did not possess such advanced theoretical knowledge. However, his Intelligence Level had reached level 11. Within his intellect, he simulated all parameters as if they were part of a real Mouse One and then analyzed the subtle changes in all parameters at speeds of three thousand kilometers per hour, four thousand kilometers per hour, and even five thousand kilometers per hour.
Ultimately, he obtained this data through calculations that exceeded one quadrillion operations per second. It sounded impressive because conducting such calculations required Lin Yuan to expend two hundred units of Standard Energy each time and often left him in a state of intellectual collapse for several days. Thus, it was indeed a painful process.
However, after obtaining this data, Lin Yuan did not dare to feel proud because it merely represented the technological level that Earth humans had achieved before being colonized by Mechanical City—an outdated relic from centuries ago—making it incomparable to Mechanical City.
Lin Yuan also noticed that this method of extreme calculations using his intellect could gradually improve his Intelligence Level.
Aside from the changes in the wings, there were no other modifications to the appearance of the Mouse One. It looked simpler and more streamlined; apart from the retractable opening for the heavy Laser Machine Gun beneath the fuselage, there were hardly any visible seams.
The entire craft was painted white by Lin Yuan, and its shell was reinforced to level 10. Especially with the upgraded engine installed, achieving speeds exceeding five thousand kilometers per hour in simulation mode should be no problem. However, he had no intention of pushing it that far just yet; casually breaking through three thousand kilometers per hour was definitely within reach.
In addition to the Mouse One, Lin Yuan also stowed the Beast Motorcycle inside it, expanding his options for mobility. Initially, he planned to modify the Beast Motorcycle as well but decided it wasn't necessary since it wouldn't significantly enhance his combat capabilities.
Of course, he made sure to bring along the Heavy Sniper Rifle capable of firing Firestone High-Explosive Armor-Piercing Rounds and that exceptionally fierce Firestone High-Explosive Pistol. In summary, he felt well-prepared for whatever lay ahead.
Once everything was settled, Lin Yuan directly dove into the cockpit of Mouse One. Just as he was about to start it up, he noticed the somewhat restless Gatekeeper approaching him, stammering, "Uh, esteemed Executive, Sir JK has sent word that the second-hand Falcon Engine you ordered has entered the logistics channel. As long as you transfer the 0% deposit, the Falcon Engine will arrive before you in three seconds. Here’s the deposit account."
Staring at Gatekeeper's annoyingly virtual face, Lin Yuan chuckled to himself. He extended the middle finger of his First Mechanical Arm and gestured upward. In that moment of confusion for the idiot, he activated Mouse One's engine. Immediately, a subtle yet roaring and powerful sound began to resonate, akin to the perfect bass from a Combination Sound System—almost intoxicating like a dragon's dream!
There was no need to imagine; the immense power was palpable.
Then, in less than a second, Mouse One shot off the launch platform with a whoosh, instantly reaching a speed of fifteen hundred kilometers per hour! All that remained was the astonished Gatekeeper, left utterly bewildered!
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