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“Mechanical maid doll? Damn it, Claire, calculate how many Mechanical Coins we have left?”
Unsurprisingly, Lin Yuan's attention was drawn to this message. As a former pseudo-otaku, the allure of the mechanical maid doll was simply too powerful!
“Sir, I regret to inform you that all your Mechanical Coins have already been spent on various supplies. As for Merit Points, they have been exchanged for three Modification Points, and you only have three hundred Merit Points, which is still far from the thousand needed!”
Claire's voice was displeased, but Lin Yuan paid no mind to it. He merely sighed in regret and asked, “Oh, really? What a missed opportunity! Claire, what about the Galaxy-1 and Galaxy-2 Intellects? How do they compare to the a180 Punisher System?”
“Sir, I regret to inform you that the so-called Galactic Series Intelligent Brain is only slightly more capable than your current Intelligent Brain System. If you insist on comparing it to the a180 Punisher System, I can only say it would be a tragedy. Even with the highest-grade Galaxy-19 Intelligent Brain System and a thousand mechanical maid dolls, it would at best be a piece of junk with a thousand worthless items. Are you sure you want to engage in such a meaningless and degrading act that makes you look like a nouveau riche?”
“Cough cough!” Lin Yuan was taken aback and couldn't understand why Claire, who was usually well-behaved, had suddenly become so sharp-tongued. However, she was right; the a180 Punisher System was indeed used by a B7-level Mechanical Warrior and should be better than what Mechanical City recommended.
“Well then, regarding the upgrade of the Intelligent Brain System, I almost forgot. Next time we have time, let’s upgrade immediately. Why do you look like you've just eaten a bomb? It's not like anyone's going to die from it!”
“I'm sorry, sir. I'm just stating the facts. If you don't like it, I can use more euphemistic, harmonious, and polite terms. Are you sure you want to hear them?” Claire replied in a formal tone. One could imagine that if she had a physical form at that moment, she would surely be possessed by the Exterminator Master.
“Ha ha, no need for that! Let's look at other benefits instead.” Lin Yuan quickly changed the subject and released the next set of information. The Elite Warrior was different from an ordinary Mechanical Warrior; even an upgrade announcement came with a long list of details.
“Ding! You have chosen to become an E1-level Elite Mechanical Warrior. According to Mechanical City regulations, upon successfully installing your new Intelligent Brain System, you will receive the following benefits: a) A free update of the Intelligent Brain Encyclopedia; b) A free adjustment of the Auditory Radar for enhanced performance; c) Each successful upgrade will grant an additional Modification Point (which means your original four Modification Points will now be four plus one); d) Free expansion of Intellect space with an additional Intelligence Matrix design plan; e) You will gain free registration eligibility for the Frost Mechanical Knight Order in Mechanical City. This registration is permanently valid; as long as you pass the assessment, you can become a reserve member of the Frost Mechanical Knight Order—an infinitely bright future awaits you! f) Note: The last item is a free advertisement.”
“Ding! Please select one of the three Intelligent Brain Systems immediately. Only after complete installation will your Mechanical Body's data refresh automatically. Note that while you may use other Intelligent Brain Systems in principle, you will not enjoy benefits a, b, d, e from this list and will fall behind other Elite Warriors due to the inferior quality of your chosen Intelligent Brain System.”
“Ding! You have obtained E1-level Elite Mechanical Warrior status. According to Mechanical City regulations, you must attend Elite Warrior training within fifteen Mechanical Years in Mechanical City. This training is completely free and spans from E1 level to E7 level. Upon completion of training, your performance during this period will determine your rewards and high-ranking citizenship status. Outstanding individuals will gain direct entry into the military. Note: This training is mandatory; failure to report on time will result in revocation of your Elite Warrior title and permanent blacklisting from Mechanical City. The blacklist means that even if you wish to upgrade in the future, you will not earn Modification Points; all transaction points in Mechanical City will refuse service to you, and all Mercenary Systems will be shut down for you. You will have no choice but to wander until death!”
“Damn it!”
After reading the messages, Lin Yuan couldn't help but curse loudly. If the second and third messages could be summarized as the grandmother of the Merchant of Annihilation's red shoes, then the last message was akin to the grandfather of a gangster's big whip!
Forced execution! It was truly ruthless!
This meant that Mechanical City had effectively controlled all the Elites under its jurisdiction. There was no way to escape; without Modification Points and various transactions, one would be completely immobilized, guaranteed to go from Elite to beggar!
No wonder Mechanical City exploited ordinary Mechanical Warriors and citizens of other races so mercilessly—no one dared to resist because all the Elites were under the control of the upper echelons of Mechanical City.
They could do whatever they wanted. Moreover, once you became an Elite, you were guaranteed all sorts of benefits and privileges.
Clever!
What was worse, no one could refuse. Even if Lin Yuan was furious and cursing at that moment, what good would it do? He couldn't resist!
Mechanical City was the source of life for all Mechanical Life, just like the relationship between Earthlings and Earth in the past. Once you left this vast environment, individual will meant nothing!
How impressive! Even outside Earth's atmosphere, one couldn't roll their eyes?
Moreover, this Mechanical City was far more formidable than the former American Empire; just look at how they could choke off Modification Points.
There was no choice!
At this moment, the only thing that made Lin Yuan feel somewhat relieved was that he didn't need to care about that so-called Galactic Series Intelligent Brain. To hell with it; he had the A180 Punisher System!
After venting his frustrations with a string of curses, Lin Yuan didn't hesitate. This matter was serious; there was no time to waste. From now until the end of the fifteenth Mechanical Year, he had to rush back to Mechanical City—he certainly didn't want to end up on a blacklist! Hell no!
"Claire, what preparations are needed to upgrade the Intelligent Brain System?" Lin Yuan asked quickly. This was very important; originally, this step should have been handled by those grandmothers of the Merchant of Annihilation in Mechanical City to ensure a hassle-free experience.
But now he could only rely on himself and Claire.
"Sir, please prepare yourself mentally. Upgrading the Intelligent Brain System is a very important, yet tedious and dangerous task for the Mechanical Warrior. If the operation is not conducted properly, it could lead to damage to the Memory Node, Memory Interruption, Memory Loss, and even a decline in Intelligence Level. According to the conditions set by Mechanical City, first, you must ensure that your location is absolutely safe, as no disturbances will be allowed during this process; second, you must ensure that you have sufficient energy support, and this energy cannot be of the lowest F1 level; its quality must reach E1 level. Of course, the higher the quality, the better, as a high-level Intelligent Brain System cannot operate on low-level energy, which could damage the Intellect and prevent activation; third, you must ensure that there is a sufficiently safe and trustworthy executor to carry out your Intellect upgrade. This point is particularly crucial because if the executor has ulterior motives during this process, they could easily take over or even commit murder; fourth, please make sure to back up your memories and important data in advance to prevent any unforeseen losses during the Intellect upgrade."
...
Lin Yuan listened to Claire's words and was left speechless. The difficulty and danger involved were simply overwhelming! No wonder she was an Elite Warrior; it was truly extravagant!
"Claire, do you have any better suggestions? Please stop discouraging me."
"Alright, sir. Actually, I think these four points are not that difficult. First of all, your current location is already safe enough, and the Intellect upgrade process will not cause significant fluctuations. As for the second point, there is a bit of an issue: the energy you have collected so far is all at the lowest F1 level. So you'll need to refine it, but that's an advantage for you, isn't it? Regarding the third point, I can serve as your executor for the Intellect upgrade, and you can absolutely trust me. During this process, other Elite Mechanical Warriors will be in a dormant state, but you are different; your soul can temporarily separate. So even if I wanted to play tricks, you wouldn't agree to it, right? The Energy Engine is still under your control! Lastly, we can basically ignore the fourth point; with the power of the A180 Punisher System, there's no need for concern. Even if you have a lot of memories and data, they can be easily stored!"
Claire's lightheartedness made Lin Yuan feel slightly relieved. Indeed, that was how it was; now he just needed to prepare immediately.
The first task was to refine energy from F1 level to E1 level. This process was not just about upgrading levels but also about improving quality—similar to the difference between 90-octane gasoline and 99-octane gasoline.
Of course, it wouldn't be exaggerated to say that one unit of E1 Standard Energy equates to two units of F1 Standard Energy; their Energy Output standards are basically similar. The only difference lies in higher-quality energy allowing the Mechanical Body to operate more smoothly and powerfully without leaving any side effects—especially during high-intensity flight and combat modes where higher-quality energy won't fail.
It was precisely for this reason that Lin Yuan previously wouldn't begrudge spending twice as many Mechanical Coins like Big Head did on higher-quality energy; they were both broke anyway—what were they trying to show off?
But now things were different; he had become an Elite and had to adhere to this new set of rules. (To be continued.)
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