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After enjoying the "afternoon tea" with Jellyfish, Lin Yuan and Jellyfish returned to the vast workshop. This was where Jellyfish conducted daily Mechanical Assembly, a place filled with numerous mechanical components, ranging from high-quality pieces to junk, though the majority were ordinary Mechanical Parts.
This was a characteristic of the Training Base. Due to the existence of the Mission Point, no matter how wealthy one was in the outside world, many items could not be brought in. Even if they could be brought in, passing the assessments of the Training Base was quite difficult. In such circumstances, even those from prominent families of Mechanical Nobility had to cherish every Part that appeared before them like beggars.
From this perspective, it was quite generous of Jellyfish to allow Lin Yuan to select a finished firearm from his collection. This was undoubtedly a high-level privilege, but it also indicated that Jellyfish had something to ask of Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan did not believe that Jellyfish would casually offer up his prized possessions without reason.
"How about it, Papaya? Have you chosen the firearm you want?" Jellyfish asked. From Lin Yuan's careful observation of his collection earlier, he could gauge Lin Yuan's level of Mechanical Assembly skills and was eager to win him over with some incentives. Moreover, he genuinely needed Lin Yuan's assistance at this moment.
Lin Yuan understood this as well. He didn't mind any notions of being indebted; what he needed now was to quickly integrate into this circle, which was undoubtedly the best choice.
"Of course, but Jellyfish, I don't want a finished product. Can I take two semi-finished products instead?"
"Semi-finished products?"
Upon hearing this, Jellyfish became quite interested. "What? Can you perform secondary assembly modifications? Sure, why not? You can take not just two but twenty semi-finished products if you want. However, could I observe while you work?"
"Sure, that's no problem!" Lin Yuan smiled slightly. He had indeed taken a serious look at the firearms modified and assembled by Jellyfish. He had to admit that this guy was quite skilled in this area; many modifications seemed incredibly clever. If he were to attempt any modifications himself, he feared he wouldn't even reach half that level.
However, what Lin Yuan wanted wasn't flashy or overly imaginative firearms. He simply needed something suitable for himself that could integrate with his usual combat style—powerful firearms that met those requirements would indeed require him to get his hands dirty.
With Jellyfish's consent, Lin Yuan wasted no time and stepped forward to grab two semi-finished firearms he had already set his sights on.
In truth, these semi-finished products were far from complete. One was merely a scrap frame disassembled by Jellyfish, while the other was in slightly better condition.
Yet both firearms shared a common feature: they were shotguns.
"Wow! Papaya, do you have a taste for Interstellar Pirates? Haha, you've come to the right person! I have quite a bit of research on shotgun attack modes. Generally speaking, these shotguns are not standard-issue weapons produced by the Empire; they don't favor such reckless spray patterns akin to a storm dragon's breath because it's easy to cause collateral damage and has a very short range. To the Empire people, they prefer stronger Firepower coverage at long distances and rely on their long swords and war hammers as kings of close combat on the battlefield. Thus, this type of weapon is favored only by Interstellar Pirates. Because of this reason, there are almost no mass-produced models available; these things have practically become synonymous with private modifications—each one more bizarre than the last! Take these two shotguns in your hands as an example: the one on the left is a popular Bison model with a zero-round magazine and a -4 manual firing System; its highlight is that it can shoot out three thousand six hundred pellets per second! But you probably don't know that if paired with a Level Three Oscillator and an extended nozzle along with a 64-fold magnetic ring temperature regulator, this Bison can instantly transform into a great dragon!"
"As for the one on the right, it's an old piece from five thousand years ago—the favorite of the Seidke Star People. They are rough folks who swear by such heavyweights; however, I must say that this shotgun called 'Devourer' from Seidke is somewhat impractical. With such size and space available, I could easily install a Sniper Energy Cannon or a pulse ion cannon instead—it's just not worth it."
Jellyfish truly showcased his profound expertise; his analyses were accurate and mature, even providing optimal assembly solutions offhandedly—a feat not easily achieved without considerable skill.
Lin Yuan listened intently, nodding in agreement. However, his assembly philosophy was quite different from Jellyfish's. Jellyfish seemed eager to install particle cannons even in the most unexpected places. Looking at his Mechanical Body, it was clear that every inch was utilized to the fullest, with no room for waste.
This approach, however, seemed extreme to Lin Yuan. While Jellyfish's assembly method allowed for terrifying bursts of Firepower and sustained pressure over time, it was only effective when working as part of a team. If Jellyfish were alone, Lin Yuan could think of at least twelve ways to take him down.
Lin Yuan's assembly philosophy was straightforward: survive in battle. Therefore, he didn't demand perfection from his attacks but always considered overall balance.
"Thanks for the advice, but I still prefer the look of this Devourer; it's just so imposing!" Lin Yuan chuckled, sharing his opinion. Without waiting for Jellyfish to continue arguing, he swiftly launched the first two Mechanical Arms, dismantling the half-finished products into a pile of Parts with remarkable speed and a calm demeanor.
This effortless disassembly might not have been the fastest, but it was certainly not something an average person could replicate. Perhaps those Repair Mechanical Arms could achieve similar speeds, but they lacked the finesse that came from deep understanding.
In other words, it was the difference between a living being and a lifeless object.
"Wow, Papaya! How did you do that? This is not scientific!" Jellyfish exclaimed as if he had seen a mechanical ghost.
"What? What did I do?" Lin Yuan asked in return. He didn't think much of his skill, especially knowing that Jellyfish was also a Level Thirteen Mechanical Assembler. He had no intention of showing off.
"It's how you dismantled those—your technique! How can you disassemble them as if performing some kind of Combat Skills? This is not scientific!"
Now it was Lin Yuan's turn to be surprised. "Aren't you all doing it this way? Don't you usually dismantle them in this order?"
"Come on! We don't even have to do it ourselves! Are mechanical maids just for show? Are Repair Mechanical Arms really that expensive? You must be doing all the disassembly and assembly yourself!"
"Why shouldn't I? Shouldn't a Mechanical Assembler work with their own hands? If you don't do it yourself, how will you understand the differences among various Mechanical Parts? Plus, wouldn't you feel uneasy relying on a mechanical maid for disassembly?" Lin Yuan replied quizzically.
"Oh my Mechanical Goddess! Forgive my intellect for not keeping up with this country bumpkin! Alright, Papaya, let's start from scratch. What do you think a Mechanical Assembler is? Mechanical Assembly is one of the Ten Subjects; it's not just about being a laborer! Where did you learn Mechanical Assembly in your basic training camp? You are seriously getting things backward!"
"First of all, to master Mechanical Assembly, you need to understand the various manufacturing specifications and standards of the Empire. Just like one mechanical meter in the Empire equals fifteen claws of Swamp Aliens or eighty-nine ears of Seidk people or thirty-six meters for Earthlings—of course, that's also equivalent to 11,811 feet for Earthlings. In short, without rules, nothing can be accomplished. You should understand this principle. Then you need to grasp basic cosmic mathematics: Basic Cosmic Geometry, Basic Cosmic Physics, Basic Cosmic Molecular Element Science. Once you've mastered these fundamentals, you can design Parts based on various laws of energy conservation and other axioms and theorems. This isn't just playing with clay; you first need to determine the molecular composition of a material and its characteristics under different conditions like thermal expansion and contraction or corrosion resistance. After that, you must know what environment your Part will work in—the maximum pressure it can withstand and its molecular changes. Once you've grasped these aspects, you'll also need to assess the interactions between your Part and others from a cosmic physics perspective and determine its final shape and internal structure based on factors like Enhancement Level or insulation properties."
"This is just designing and creating one Part from scratch! If it's an entire Mechanical Body? Just this design alone would require immense effort; even with the time-slowing help of Five-Dimensional Key Space, designing an entirely new Mechanical Body would take at least several decades of Mechanical Years. In such a complex calculation environment, how could you afford to waste time on disassembly and assembly? So Papaya, without a doubt, you've chosen the wrong direction!"
Jellyfish seemed electrified by this revelation and excitedly rambled on about various points that left Lin Yuan utterly bewildered and dizzy.
However, he finally understood one thing: in Mechanical City, a true Mechanical Assembler did not prioritize manual assembly and disassembly. Of course, it wasn't that they couldn't do it; if pushed to the limit, they could easily perform manual assembly and disassembly.
Their research focus was on designing and perfecting the entire theory of Mechanical Assembly, using that as a foundation to create their own new Mechanical Body. Essentially, this was akin to high-level scientists, experts, and researchers who only engaged in the most important and critical parts of their work. As for the less crucial aspects, those were left to mechanical maids and specialized machines like the Repair Mechanical Arm.
Overall, Jellyfish's theory was not only correct but also quite accurate. This was the path for a Mechanical Assembler to continuously broaden their horizons and ultimately reach the level of a master assembler. There was no more convenient method than this.
This principle applied universally; after all, even on the former Earth, most great scientists and scholars had a multitude of assistants and students.
But!
The fundamental problem was that Lin Yuan never intended to become some high-level scholar or master from the very beginning!
What was this Fundamental Mathematics of the Universe? Basic Cosmic Geometry? Fundamental Physics of the Universe? Fundamental Molecular Elemental Science? Come on, he hadn't even graduated from middle school on Earth! He didn't even understand what it meant to prove that a triangle could have two right angles!
In essence, he was like an automobile repairman on Earth. Therefore, all his energy was devoted to disassembling and reassembling—completely contrary to what Jellyfish and other formally trained Mechanical Assemblers pursued!
"Cough cough cough! Jellyfish, don't be anxious; this is just a little hobby of mine. No need to exaggerate. Now, back to our previous topic—can you let me take twenty pieces of your collectibles as half-finished products? You have to keep your word!" At this moment, Lin Yuan quickly changed the subject. It was a joke; if he continued discussing things further, if Jellyfish asked him about something like cosmic mathematics or Basic Cosmic Geometry, wouldn't he be exposed?
Without giving Jellyfish time to react, Lin Yuan swiftly grabbed over ten half-finished products from his collection. However, to avoid further provoking Jellyfish, he slowed down this time and disassembled each piece carefully.
Fortunately, at that moment, Jellyfish surprisingly fell silent. Lin Yuan was glad about that.
He had previously studied these half-finished products in detail. Especially now that he had disassembled them once again, he had basically figured out how each Part worked. So all that remained was assembly. It was quite simple since they were all ready-made Parts—convenient and quick.
When Lin Yuan was halfway through assembling, Jellyfish suddenly said, "Wait a minute, Papaya, are you just going to assemble it after disassembling? Do you even know what you're going to assemble next?"
"Of course I know! What do you think I'm doing? Performing magic? Time is precious." Lin Yuan chuckled but felt a bit proud inside. Even though he wasn't formally trained, his knowledge of various Mechanical Parts was exceptionally strong. Moreover, he wasn't designing from scratch; he was merely modifying existing pieces—a straightforward task. If he wanted to, he could assemble dozens of completely different firearms from these Parts. Compared to modifying something like the Pterosaur H-, it posed no challenge at all.
Of course, the key issue wasn't here; it lay in whether he could use a Dark Magic Core to enhance these modified firearms so they would rightfully become Blue Light Weapons!
"This—it's impossible! How can you determine a modification plan in such a short time? You're almost catching up with me! Is your Intellect operating at a higher level? But mine isn't bad either!"
Jellyfish felt as if he had been struck, murmuring to himself. However, Lin Yuan paid him no mind and continued assembling the device. As Lin Yuan's speed increased, Jellyfish finally began to see what was happening. He exclaimed excitedly, "No, you're doing it wrong! This modification method is incorrect! You clever trickster, how could you possibly devise the perfect assembly plan in such a short time? It must be like this—hey! The way you're modifying it will affect the firing speed! And this doesn't even resemble a shotgun. Hmm, according to my calculations, your bizarre Devourer can only fire two rounds per second at best, and the recoil is enormous—very large. Let me calculate: based on the law of conservation of cosmic energy and the microgravity laws of the universe, the recoil caused by your modification will be one times that of level three oscillator standards. This will affect the accuracy of other firearms; it's already beyond the standard for a level three oscillator! And this is just with empty rounds! If you use special shot—wait a minute! Are you trying to assemble a solid Grenade launcher?"
"Good grief! A Grenade? Papaya, you backward-thinking fool! Oh no, I can't take it anymore! You idiot, wasting so many Parts on trying to modify it into a primitive Grenade launcher? By the Mechanical Goddess, your Intellect has been corrupted by Swamp Alien—no, wait! This isn't even a solid Grenade!"
Jellyfish suddenly fell silent as Lin Yuan had already completed the assembly at lightning speed while he was ranting.
"Wow, I have to say, Papaya, your aesthetic sense is truly crude. What on earth is this? Ugh! Don't let me recognize you! I want to sever ties with you—no wait, I've never seen you before. I must be dreaming; my soul is almost tainted!"
Jellyfish erupted in an excited roar.
Lin Yuan could only smile wryly but had no way to explain himself to Jellyfish. So he reluctantly removed the second port of his First Mechanical Arm amidst Jellyfish's outburst and finally installed the clumsy-looking device that Jellyfish described. Surprisingly, everything fit perfectly without any gaps.
At that moment, Jellyfish finally finished his tirade and helplessly said, "Papaya, what have you created? This doesn't look like a shotgun at all; it doesn't resemble a Grenade either. I estimate that in combat, your clumsy device can only fire once and must be within thirty to fifty meters of the target; otherwise, beyond that distance, the opponent can easily dodge it. Do you not believe me? I've calculated that if you want this clumsy thing to fire successfully, you'll need either zero times pure Firestone ignition or an energy trigger with a power output of 100 units. Even then, the initial velocity of your projectile won't exceed 10 meters per second. Such a slowpoke like a snail—do you really think your enemy will just stand there with their mouth wide open waiting for you to feed them bananas? You should know that unless they are ordinary Mechanical Warriors, any Elite Mechanical Warrior with a Civic Induction Transmission Rate around 100 can easily dodge it! You're just creating something idiotic! Luckily for you, you've encountered me in your dire situation. I suggest you modify it like this..."
"Alright, alright, Jellyfish! Can you let me finish?"
Lin Yuan finally couldn't bear Jellyfish's incessant chatter any longer and said helplessly, "First of all, I never intended for this Devourer to hit fast-moving enemies; so whether the initial velocity is fast or slow doesn't matter at all. Secondly, don't forget I'm specialized in close combat rather than ranged; I don't care about precision. But thirdly, let me tell you this: once I pull out the Devourer, it will definitely hit its target because I'm using it as an armor-piercing round designed specifically for breaking shells—whoever encounters it will die. Understand?" (To be continued...)
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