Around eight o'clock in the evening, inside Rhaenys's clinic.

Alan lay quietly on the operating table, the shadowless lamp on his head shining with a dazzling white light, making people unable to open their eyes. His mouth closed slightly, as if muttering something "The past belonged to the Grim Reaper...... The future is yours. ”

Ryoko stood aside and gently brushed his palm over his arm, and said softly, "Actually, I didn't want you to have this operation, I wouldn't have come if I knew it." ”

"But didn't you agree to help me?"

"Alas... You know that I won't refuse you, it's so cunning. ”

"We're all set, let's start the operation." Rhaenys walked slowly over with a metal cart containing many black coolers containing valuable implants.

"Well, I'm ready."

"During the procedure, there will be general anesthesia, so you basically don't feel anything, just just sleep."

Ryoko helped Alan put on a breathing mask, and operated on the surgical screen for a while, and after five seconds, the anesthetic penetrated into his whole body, and the originally tense nerves gradually relaxed, and Alan only felt that the world was spinning, and his soul gradually detached from his body, and then his eyes went black and fell into a deep sleep.

There are dozens of data lines connected to the biological nerve slot in the back of his neck, and the electronic screen displays his biological sign information at the moment, and the degree of transformation of Alan's whole body prosthetic body is very low, except for the most basic hacking equipment and prosthetic eyes, it is basically the original product. It stands to reason that since he is already working in the Arasaka Research Department, it shouldn't be difficult to add some high-end goods to himself. However, Alan never accepted Arasaka's welfare support for employees.

Rhaenys smacked her lips and complained in disgust: "Miss Liangzi, this kid also works in the scientific research department, how can he be like a secretary assistant?" ”

Ryoko tilted her head and thought for a while and said, "Hmm..... Because of Alan, he never thought of selling himself to Arasaka like other employees. He is more on his own than the company. That's why I admire him. ”

"It's just appreciation~ I think I like it!"

Ryoko shyly quickly opened the topic; "Hmm.... Hurry up and do the surgery, otherwise the effect of the anesthetic will pass! ”

Modern implantable devices all have a similar technical base, and they need to be compatible with each user's nervous system. Since the interface adopts the fixed standard of the industry, the cyber components made by different manufacturers can also be compatible with each other. Even if you have a learning chip made by Arasaka, but you have a chip slot made of biotechnology, you won't have any problems.

The Black Rain and Network Supervisor independently developed by Ailan can be perfectly compatible and run very smoothly.

In today's society, it's no surprise that cyber components are on consumers. People install cyber components for a variety of reasons: necessity, self-improvement, amusement, vanity, or aesthetics. Over the past few decades, sleek cyber components have become very popular.

Most companies produce a variety of implantable devices to choose from, colloquially known as "ready-to-use components." Although these implants are often looked down upon by professionals who prefer to tweak and modify them themselves, they are reliable, readily available, and relatively inexpensive. Their influence on modern culture is like tattoos and mobile phones in the early 21st century, and they can be cultural expressions, personal embellishments, and tools at the same time

Nowadays, basic cyber components are readily available. Shops and aesthetic clinics have services for on-the-spot installation of "light" implants. All you need is an appointment while you're shopping, a minor surgery, some calibration, and then you've got your own Cyberyle. Other accessory components can also be purchased in stores and installed at home.

More complex cyber components need to be installed in a specialist clinic, but the whole installation process is no more complicated than going to a dentist's office. The doctor must check the patient's health to ensure that there are no complications caused during the procedure.

The most complex cyber modifications and biochemical modifications (e.g., organ/limb/whole body replacement) need to be performed by specialists from certified clinics.

Also, most people don't cut off their arms for cyber components for no reason. People either have a cripple or an irresistible reason to make such a decision, such as repaying a loan.

I don't know how long it took.........

"I'm finally awake."

Rhaenys' voice rang out in her ears, and Alan struggled and opened her eyes.

"Surgery.... It worked? He slowly sat up from the bed, only to find that his legs were not strong at all, and his arms were still very numb, as if they were out of his control.

"Okay, don't move, the effect of the anesthetic hasn't completely passed, at least in an hour or two."

"How long has it been....." Alan muttered as he stared blankly at the ceiling.

"Four hours have passed since the beginning of the operation, after all, it is a systemic surgical transformation, and it has been very fast. However, the surgery was successful and there was no rejection in the body. ”

"Ryoko....... Where is she? ”

"She's resting next door, how are you feeling now?"

"My head is a little groggy, I still have some tinnitus in my ears, and my throat is very dry." Alan spoke weakly about his feelings. The residual pain in his mind reminded him that this was the price of body transformation.

"It's an inhibitor, and for the next week, I'm going to get myself a bottle a day. Come back to me in a week. Don't forget! Rhaenys took out a small metal jar and shook it in front of Alan, and said with a serious face.

"Hmm..... Remembered. ”

"Also, if you have hallucinations or mental problems in the future, you must come to me in time to check, don't take it seriously, otherwise you will end up becoming cyberpsychotic, and I won't be able to save you."

"Uh-huh, you seem to be extra nervous today, like an old mother, Rhaenys." Alan barely smiled and teased softly.

"I'm called a doctor's responsible spirit, you know what, stinky boy! Honestly, shut your mouth and go to sleep, let's go, there's something to call me. Rhaenys stretched out her finger and flicked it lightly on Alan's forehead, and said viciously.

On the other side, an emergency board meeting was held in the building of military technology.

The room is simple in layout, with a silver long table in the middle and five chairs on each side.

Horst glanced around, and seeing that the personnel were already in place, he got up and spoke: "Ladies and gentlemen, our intelligence officers have made a preliminary and carefully considered judgment about the Black Watch incident that happened a few days ago. Arasaka is indeed engaged in some kind of hidden plan, which is called the Sword of Damocles, according to the chip information provided by ZERO. ”

Board Member: "Sword of Damocles? Can you elaborate on this plan? Horst. ”

"yes, what is the purpose of this plan? Is it an action code, or is it a product name? ”

"Is this ZERO's really identity?"

...........

At the meeting, everyone's questions were fired at Horst like a cannon.

"I'm sorry board members, but I can't provide you with an accurate answer to your question at this time, but according to ZERO, he wants to talk to us in person, so I propose that everyone vote."

"If you agree to the talks, please raise your hand."

In the face of Horst's proposal, six out of ten people were in favor, three were against, and one was neutral.

"Very well, according to the results of the vote, the meeting is scheduled for two days from now, and the venue is here."

"Do you already have a means to contact ZERO? Horst. ”

"There is a temporary number stored in the chip provided by ZERO, and I guess this can contact him."

"Can you contact him now? If you can. ”

"I'll give it a try..... Bar"

Then, under the gaze of the crowd, Horst began to contact ZERO, accompanied by a long phone ringing————

Drip! The call finally came through.

"Yes..... Is it ZERO? ”

With Horst's question, the other end of the phone remained quiet, and everyone's curiosity became more and more intense.

"That's right, I'm ZERO." A cold electronic synthesis sound came from the other end of the phone, and everyone's hearts instantly became excited.

"At your request, we plan to meet in person in two days' time, in the high-level conference room of Military Technology."

"Yes, but I'd like to add more people to the original."

"Who?".

ZERO COLDLY SAID THE MAN'S NAME; "Michiko Arasaka."

As soon as the words ended, there was silence in the conference room.