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At the peak of the offline period, a freshly baked post made it to the hot list at lightning speed, and became a hot topic among countless players and cloud players.

Night Ten: "Big news!! Geumho City discovers prosthetic modified mutants!! ”

In the post, Yashi added fuel to the danger of the situation, and how he wittily fought back to get out of danger.

In addition, there are a few restricted pictures attached to the post, although they have been processed by the system's own filters, but they still need to be verified to view the age information.

However, to the disappointment of the top ten nights, the situation of a group of fans shouting 666 did not appear in his post.

Instead, there was a chorus of boos.

Tyrannosaurus Warrior: "You can play five or five in a six-god costume, this is too loud!" ”

Cheerful netizens: "That's it! ”

Professor Yang of the Thunder and Lightning Method: "It's better to wear it for me!" (Funny)"

Night Ten: "Gan! You are so easy to say, go and kill one alone! ”

Professor Yang of the Thunder and Lightning Law: "This is easy to say, you give me a helmet, and I will immediately show your hand." (laughs)"

Night Ten: "#@%¥! ”

Lao Bai: "Haha, that mutant with a prosthetic transformation still has something, he can still run and jump with a charged shot of a Gauss rifle, pick up a half-cut chainsaw, and give several parts of our night ten brother power armor to dry yellow." ”

Quit smoking: "Wait, I remember it wasn't a fall?" ”

Fang Chang: "Capture an honest man alive." ”

Tempest: "(squinting smiles)"

Fujito: "(╯▽╰)"

Night Ten: ""

Tail: "Wait a minute...... Si, are we running too south?! (#Д)”

Siss: "I thought the south was from the south of the Luoxia Province...... After all, the words of the southern part of the river valley province will not be too obvious. (Weak Heart)"

Roshan Big Bun: "Sure enough, it's too difficult." ”

Sigh sesame paste: "Ahaha...... In fact, survival on a desert island is also quite interesting, touching your head. ”

Raven: "Survival on a desert island?!" Where the hell did you go, duck? Σ(°△°|||)”

Siss: "Phuket, anyway, we're repairing the ship...... Anyway, there are crabs the size of a small house here, so it shouldn't be a split-claw crab, but unfortunately the photos can't be uploaded. (￣～￣; )”

Commander of the Spring: "Shocking ......"

Ye Ao said to me: "Laugh, the picture can't be opened at all, just make it up?" Spicy Chicken! ”

The post was full of jolly vibes.

Although there is no shortage of good brothers who ridicule the Night Ten brothers for fighting so hard in power armor, most players still recognize his strength.

It's not easy to fight back if the perception system is stuck to the face. Theoretically, in terms of strength, physique, and agility, mutants are far above humans, and power armor can provide high damage reduction, but it is not invincible after all.

Aside from the teasing, the focus of most players is on the game itself.

Namely, those mutants of outrageous strength that appear on the new map!

As early as when the server was first launched, veteran players of A-test had experienced the horror of mutant combat power.

If it weren't for the crew of the Pioneer who killed those brutes, with the little manpower and equipment they had at the time, I am afraid that there would really be no way to take the mutants on 76th Street.

At that time, everyone discussed on the forum, considering the intelligence level and physical fitness, the strength of mutants probably has to be compared to level 40 or 60 monsters.

After all, they are not clawed crabs that only rush upwards when beaten, but primates with the ability to learn.

Not only do they make their own iron rifles and Molotov cocktails, but they also stuff cans with nails and gunpowder to make traps such as tripwire mines.

Now, these mutants aren't carrying those homemade iron rifles.

Not only do they have vehicles and modified prosthetics tailored to their size, but they even have radio commands and simple but effective tactical coordination.

The strength of this mutant tribe of 10,000 people is probably far more outrageous than that of a hundred mutant tribes of 100 people.

Of course, even if it is a serious discussion, it is inevitable that there will be inappropriate content.

Luo Yu: "Speaking of which, I also saw another mutant here, the locals call them half-bloods, probably similar to orcs?" They are also occasionally seen in survivor colonies, and appear to be about the size of humans, but have no small dings, or primary sex characteristics. ”

Siss: "? ”

Fang Chang: "?? ”

Luo Yu: "Uh, what are you doing with question marks...... Can't this be discussed. (Weak Heart)"

Fang Chang: "Ahem, it's not that it can't be discussed. ”

Siss: "It's just...... How do you know? ”

Tail: "!! Tell us more! (ω)”

Luo Yu: "??? ”

Elf King Fugui: "It is worthy of falling feathers, Lao Na calls it a good guy." (Funny)"

The mole on the run in the canyon: "It's all food, but it's completely different, right?" (Funny)"

The construction site boy and the brick: "Hahahaha, big eyes nodded a thumbs up." ”

Debt-indebted: "Damn!" What's wrong with me? ”

Irena: "Thank you, I'm offended. (Fist Hard Limited Edition Funny .jpg)"

……

Vault 404.

In the browsing room on the B4 floor, Chu Guang, who was sitting in front of the computer, was looking at the report submitted to him by Lao Bai.

In fact, before receiving this report, he had already learned the whole story of last night from the forum post.

However, compared with the bragging narrative of the kid on the night ten and the demolition of a group of good brothers, the report written by Lao Bai is obviously much more professional and rigorous.

It not only contains the plan and complete process of the entire operation, but also reports in detail the entire process of their contact with the tower organization.

According to the members of the "Iron Tower" group, the Torch Church did not immediately contact the local survivors after arriving in Geumha, but was the first to find the local mutant tribe "Qi".

This is what happened the year before the big one.

And the year before, in the year 211 of the Wasteland Era, he had just woken up in the wasteland. The Torch Church sent apostles to Clear Springs City, and through White Shark, the middleman of the Pirate Bay Tavern, hired local mercenaries to search for Vault 117 and the black box in it.

At present, the White Shark has been controlled by the Guards Corps and has become one of the Alliance's "informants" in Boulder City, so this part of the information has naturally been unlocked.

Combined with the rhetoric provided by the Tower Organization, it is basically correct.

Later, the Torch Church used the springboard of Boulder City to provide limited weapons and intelligence support to the Chewing Bone Tribe, not only for the black box of Vault 117, but also for the simultaneous missionary activities in Geumcheon and River Valley.

It's just that the group of marauders really can't hold up the wall in the mud, and they caught up with the winter blizzard, and at the same time lost the right time and place.

At that time, the Eiffel Tower Organization tried to enlist the help of the nobles of Boulder City, but those guys didn't even look down on the hillbillies in the northern suburbs, let alone the hillbillies from the countryside in other provinces.

According to Lao Bai's report, in the words of that Li Jinrong, the envoy they sent to Boulder City did not even see the then head of the city hall, and was directly sent away by the gatekeeper.

However, it may be because of the arrogance of the old nobles that the Torch Church has also not been able to get their help. On the contrary, because the center of gravity of interests in Boulder City was in the south at that time, the ambition of that group of missionaries aroused the vigilance of the "aristocratic merchants" led by Wei Jia.

Many of the plantations in Geumcheon Province were actually remotely controlled by the owners of the Great Stone City, which limited the Torch Church's expansion plans "to a certain extent".

However, with the rise of the alliance and the decline of the power of the Great Stone City and the old aristocracy, the cheap agricultural products produced by the river embankment in Luoxia Province gradually flowed into the southern part of the river valley province as the battle line advanced, and this insignificant inhibitor was quickly removed.

This is something that happens outside the view of the League.

Now the Torch Church has almost the entire Jinchuan Province included in its sphere of influence, and the "Qi" tribe has become a hardcore ally of the Torch Church.

And this part of the information is basically the same as the information that Chu Guang investigated through the Guards Corps before.

Not only that, but the man named Li Jinrong also provided a clue that he didn't expect.

That was the first stop of the Torch Church after arriving in Geumha, the "Champion" Biopharmaceutical Research Institute. And that place is exactly the coordinates provided to him by the academy!

So what the hell is that research institute for?

Now Chu Guang was more and more convinced that the academy was borrowing his hand to do something.

Is it to borrow his hand to get rid of the Torch Church?

Or is it just to take your eyes off the Luoxia Province or the Great Desert, or other things?

Those guys had too many eyes on their minds for him to guess.

Sometimes Chu Guang even suspected that even the chance encounter between the Beacon Squad and the Burning Corps on the edge of the wandering swamp was arranged by an invisible hand......

"Prosthetic Modified Mutants......"

The index finger lightly tapped on his forehead, and Chu Guang, who was leaning on the chair, thought for a long time, and suddenly spoke.

"Xiaoqi, help me contact Ebs."

Since you can't make up your mind, it's better to ask the expert for advice first.

Almost at the same time as his words fell, a crisp and pleasant voice floated in.

"Okay, host...... Ah, Ibers was still in the operating room, and his assistant told Xiaoqi that it would take about 15 minutes. ”

It was supposed to be the player doing the surgery.

Chu Guang opened his mouth and said.

"Let him not be in a hurry and get things done first."

"Roger!"

Xiao Qi, who was sitting on the table, saluted playfully.

Listening to the energetic voice, Chu Guang couldn't help but sigh, and the solemnity between his eyebrows couldn't help but dissipate a little, and he stretched out his index finger and rubbed its little head.

"Can you get me a cup of tea?"

Xiao Qi, who was enjoying the overhead massage, nodded happily.

"Hmmm! Leave it to Xiaoqi! ”

Chu Guang always felt that the smile was not so simple, but he didn't take it too seriously.

It didn't take long for the door of the browsing room to open, and the crow with a cup of black tea walked in in a hurry.

"Oh roar! Dear Administrator, here comes the sleeping black tea you want! ”

Hearing this off-line speech, Chu Guang almost didn't choke on his own spit, but he barely maintained the majesty of the camp boss and nodded solemnly.

"Thanks, please put it here."

It's getting harder and harder to hold in front of the player.

"Okay!"

The crow curled the corners of its mouth happily and floated out of the door like a gust of wind.

It can be seen that there are a lot of rewards for the mission.

Chu Guang glanced at the black tea in the tray and sighed.

"Xiaoqi."

A figure sitting in the corner of the table tilted his little head stupidly.

"Huh?"

Chu Guang: "......"

Never mind.

At least Raven is one of the more serious of all players, and doesn't add anything weird to its drink.

If it was brought up by a few "big filial sons", even if there was Xiaoqi next to him, he would definitely hesitate.

Chu Guang picked up the teacup and took a sip.

There was some milk added to the black tea, and the tea tasted very light, but there was a faint sweetness, which was different from what he usually brewed himself, and it was also different from what Alyssa invited him to drink.

As he held the teacup in his hand, he noticed a note pressed on the tray with a witty scribbled handwriting on it.

[Black tea with sugar cubes and milk, I hope it suits your taste, even if you are busy, don't stay up late, pay attention to rest.] (^_～)】

This guy.

Chu Guang shook his head with a smile, but his heart was warm.

Even if the motivation is to unlock hidden quests by brushing up on favorability, it feels good to be cared for.

He had been in Boulder City a few days ago, and he didn't come back from there until yesterday, and his whole body was like a wound clockwork, and he didn't stop for a moment.

He suddenly thought that maybe it wasn't just this cup of black tea, maybe it was also a sense of thoughtfulness to let himself wait for 15 minutes?

Although he couldn't imagine Ibs being considerate, based on his visits to the Boulder Arsenal, prosthetic surgery usually didn't require the guy to be on the scene.

Standing in the operating room and watching the engineers "disembowel" the organism is just the bad taste of an AI.

Looking at the problem from a different perspective brought unexpected fun, Chu Guang decided to put aside the work matters for the time being while waiting for Ibs, and while tasting the sweet black tea, he sorted out the memories of the time in Boulder City that had nothing to do with work.

Perhaps because of the cup of black tea in his hand, the first thing he thought of was Elisa.

In her spare time, the little girl would occasionally ask him some questions about management, and as a thank you for the annoyance, she would politely invite herself to taste the black tea she had brewed, and always give him some baked biscuits.

That polite and lovely little girl is very pleasing to everyone.

In particular, the aunts in the kitchen of the town hall treated her like their own daughters and often taught her some cooking skills. And for these skills that she couldn't touch before, she herself is very happy to learn, and she doesn't feel tired at all.

It's a great skill to be studious.

Chu Guang always had a hunch that she might become a great person in the future.

Especially when he learned that she had made up her mind to go to Camp 101 with Xiaoyu and Payi to study, he was even more convinced of this.

The three of them seem to have established a deep friendship at the celebration, and Xiaoyu seems to have said that he wants to introduce Boss Xia to her.

Alyssa is also curious about how mercenaries live.

Maybe they'll become good friends.

Thinking of Boss Xia, Chu Guang suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Listening to Xiaoyu, she was tinkering with something very powerful, saying that she wanted to surprise everyone, and she didn't even go to the celebration.

Although Xiao Yu didn't specifically describe what that very powerful thing looked like, Chu Guang knew at a glance that eighty percent of it had something to do with power armor.

Maybe she shouldn't have joked about asking her to help build a power armor last time, but apparently she took that seriously.

He rarely forced himself to do something beyond his ability, whether it was a native of this world or a player from another world.

He never imagined that the guy who used to be playful and fishy would become so studious that such an interesting celebration would be lost......

"Looks like I'm bothering you."

An abrupt voice came from the table, and Ibers, half of his body soaked in a holographic beam, bowed slightly.

The eyes were intertwined with blue light and shadow, with a hint of playfulness.

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Chu Guang looked at him.

"No, I was waiting for you."

"Really?" Ibs smiled slightly, and said gently, "Then the honorable administrator, what do you command?" ”

Chu Guang didn't speak, and with a slight stroke of his index finger in the air, he transmitted the battle footage captured by the Burning Corps to him.

Staring at the miserable corpse of the mutant soaked in blood, a strange expression appeared on Ibers's face, as if admiring an interesting work of art.

His index finger rubbed against his chin and he muttered to himself with interest.

"Ah...... The smell of blood, what do I say? ”

I didn't want to deal with this guy's nervousness, so Chu Guang went straight to the point.

"I'd like to ask you what you think about these prostheses."

“…… There were no entities, only photographs, and I really had a hard time seeing anything. Swiping his index finger to the right over the photo, Ibs commented with interest, "But the design idea is very creative, and it can even be said that it is ...... It's literally designed for mutant traits. ”

The implication is that this thing was not seized, but installed in the original factory.

It can be seen that the forces that support the mutants behind not only have reliable prosthetic modification technology, but also have the production capacity to realize the technology.

Chu Guang couldn't help frowning.

What worries him is not the technology mastered by the enemy, but the information behind this technology.

It was apparently not until the Torch Church arrived in Jinchuan Province that it began to study how to strengthen mutants with prosthetic techniques.

Obviously, this set of equipment that has been put into actual combat has been improved and matured.

The fanatical lunatics may well have been mixed with the mutant hordes of other parts of the wasteland much earlier.

Not only do they provide mutants with a seedbed to feed and breed, but they also systematically make them stronger with prosthetic modification techniques.

Appreciating the expression on Chu Guang's face, Ibs said with a slight smile.

"It seems that that little thing can't escape your eyes, so I won't talk nonsense about it."

Chu Guang looked at him and asked.

"Well, I'll keep an eye on it...... By the way, what happened to the gear I asked you to develop? ”

"I was about to report this to you."

Ibs raised an index finger and swiped it lightly in the air, and the pale blue light particles quickly converged into a uniquely shaped rifle.

At the same time, a line of tabs appears next to it, giving a brief description of this special equipment.

The shape of the whole gun looks quite wide and bulky, and the unique foregrip and handguard design makes it look like a real P90.

However, the magazine is not inserted above the barrel, but in front of the trigger like most conventional rifles.

The most outstanding feature is, of course, its caliber, which is a full 19 mm! It is possible to fire the legendary .75 caliber ammunition continuously!

Although this caliber is a bit outrageous for an automatic rifle, since it is not up to 20 mm, it is a gun as a matter of course.

Confirming that this caliber was not wrongly marked, Chu Guang was suddenly shocked.

Boy!

Blasters?!

“…… XB-1 heavy rifle, a new product from Boulder Military! Of course, the products we produce are naturally also high-quality! ”

Appreciating the expression on Chu Guang's face, Ibs made a supplementary explanation in a eloquent tone, and continued.

"It is worth mentioning that since the ammunition of this rifle adopts the principle of rocket propulsion, it will undergo secondary acceleration after discharge, so there will be a safe distance of about 10 meters...... To put it simply, sticking too close will affect the power, and the distance between 100 meters and 300 meters is just right, and a little farther away will have no effect. ”

"It's not the same kill pattern as a traditional rifle, you might think it's like a grenade, but it's actually a metal jet that is similar to an armor-piercing projectile."

"I don't recommend ordinary people to equip it, although it is a secondary acceleration, but after all, it is not a recoilless gun, and the recoil is not small. If you don't want to be knocked apart, it's best to pair it with a heavy exoskeleton or power armor, or it's better to focus on the Awakened with a focus on muscle strengthening. ”

"Again, I don't recommend using it to hit ordinary people, as most of the metal jets will spew out from the back or the back of the head...... It's so wasteful, it's like using a cannon to fight mosquitoes, it's not efficient at all. ”

"But on the other hand, against mutants, or some more resilient xenomorphs, I bet there won't be a more perfect product on the market! You can even use it against light vehicles, with 20mm steel plates piercing through with a single shot. ”

"Because you hear three shots when you shoot them, and it's quite noisy to shoot, what do you think of the name 'Growler'?"

Hearing the question thrown by Ibers, Chu Guang, who was immersed in shock, came back to his senses and immediately said.

"I'm okay...... By the way, let's change the heavy rifle to a blaster. ”

Ibs was stunned, his eyes lit up, and he said happily.

"That's a good name, it's image enough!"

Chu Guang's expression was a little subtle.

This is no longer an image, almost identical.

“…… Sure enough, we are still more compatible, and it is really the greatest honor of my life to be able to serve you," looking at Chu Guang, who did not speak, Ibs smiled and continued, "By the way, this weapon has just passed the laboratory test, if it is convenient, I want it to go to the battlefield to see the actual combat performance, and then decide how to design the 'anti-mutant exoskeleton' and 'anti-mutant prosthesis'." ”

"That's a good thing to say," Chu Guang said immediately, "I plan to send the Jungle Corps to the Jinchuan Province to support the Burning Corps' operations. ”

"They will cooperate with your experiments, and if necessary, you can directly issue them a side combat mission through the terminal I gave you."

"Of course, they have their own judgment on whether or not to complete side quests, and you'd better exercise this authority with caution."

Hearing this incredible words, Ibers looked at Chu Guang in a daze and opened his mouth wide in surprise.

Seeing that this AI was stupid and didn't speak for a long time, he frowned slightly.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, no...... I mean, thanks, it's awesome! Ebbs clenched his fists in spirit.

In the past hundred years, no one has ever given him such great support, and even the dear Mr. Fang Ming has never relented to him in terms of command.

But this generous adult did not hesitate to do so!

It was the first time he had such respect for an organism...... Or dedicate the X-17 to him as well.

No, forget it, he hopes that this adult can stay with him for a while, and that kind of thing really has to be controlled.

Looking at Ibers, whose holograms were constantly shaking, Chu Guang's brows furrowed even tighter, and a strange expression appeared in his eyes.

Xiao Qi whispered his worries in his ear.

"The host...... Is this guy really okay? ”

To be honest, Chu Guang didn't know either.

The AI in this world is too advanced for him, and in order to catch up with the footsteps of those old things, he is slowly learning and understanding many things.

Ibs could be an attempt.

This guy is an AI designed entirely by AI, and in a sense it is also unique in the league.

“…… Help me keep an eye on him. ”

Xiao Qi, who was sitting on the desk, nodded silently.

"Hmm."

(End of chapter)