"Mason, are the people of the afterlife squad so generous?"

While following Judy to the afterlife team's garage in Fort Stars, Barbara in the elevator bumped the captain's arm and whispered:

"I know we've helped them, but how do you send things and cars? What's that magic lizard? I just heard you say it's a war vehicle

Just look at the smile on your face and you know that thing must be amazing, is that really good? ”

"Well, it's a war vehicle, yes, it's pretty powerful, but it's not precious in Judy's world."

Mason restrained his smile and looked at Judy, who was wearing a strange device and was debugging something in the elevator, looking like she was wandering into the world, and he explained to Barbara in a whisper:

"These people in the afterlife, their world is in the year 2077, and although there is no supernatural power in our conventional understanding, the world of strife where technology has entered the next generation is not as simple as it seems.

In fact, based on the information I have gathered in the Great Library, it is very likely that there are some 'data gods' in their world.

You can think of them as new life that has completed the 'data ascension'.

They can all transfer the encoded copy of personality consciousness to another body to complete the 'resurrection', and there is no supernatural force involved in the whole process, which is truly done by relying on technology.

In such a highly productive world, the creation of certain superweapons is just a matter of code instructions.

As for the magic lizard

That thing is just a downgraded weapon converted from a military-grade personnel carrier, and when it comes to destructive power, it's not as good as the anti-superhuman armor, what I really value is the omni-conscious interactive control system in the vehicle.

If we can find a way to take it apart and look at it, then we will have something really good. ”

"Is that so?"

Barbara nodded, looked at Judy with a strange look in her eyes, and after a few seconds, she whispered:

"That guy said that Judy and her captain and the rest of the team were clones of that personality replica. After all, their world is ruined. ”

"No, it's not."

The lights of the device Judy wore overhead went out, and she shook her head and explained:

"It's true that our world is collapsing on a physical level, but our civilization is still there. In the last month, the mega-corporations and governments joined forces to initiate 'uploading', and everyone except the afterlife team uploaded their consciousness to the super database 'Mikoshi'.

All of the world's top hackers have been summoned to build a virtual environment in the cyberspace to keep the uploaded consciousness alive.

The mission of the Afterlife Team is to find a new world and rebuild our civilization after this catastrophe is completely over. ”

She looked back at Barbara, spread her hands and said:

"So theoretically, although there are less than ten people in the afterlife, if we need it, with the android production line we have, we can batch produce armies and warbands at any time.

Legendary mercenaries from all over the world are lined up in cyberspace waiting to be summoned.

And Barbara, I'm real!

My body is 'original', unlike the unlucky guy V, who came back from the dead before the world collapsed. ”

"Wow, can civilization still be preserved in this way? I really didn't expect that. ”

After hearing Judy say that an entire world of people has been uploaded to a super database by consciousness, Batgirl is also interested, and she asks about the suitability of that technology, but gets a disappointing result.

This was to be expected by Mason.

He said:

"The world of 2077 can accomplish this kind of big project because they already have intelligent prosthetic implantation as a way of life, and if they want to replicate this method in other worlds, they must first ensure that everyone in the whole world has a metal piece in their brains that can burn their brains into popcorn at any time.

I think it's even harder to promote this device around the world than to save the world.

They are a special case and have no reference value. ”

"Mason is right."

Judy nodded approvingly, and after a few seconds she shook her head as she recalled life in her hometown and said:

"I sometimes feel that maybe it's not a bad thing that the world is ruined, and they say that disaster is hell, but for us, we are already living in hell before disaster comes.

My hometown is a hopeless world, and beneath the seemingly developed façade lies a civilization that has degenerated into the rules of the wilderness.

I've been wondering if civilization is going to end up that way, but after traveling around the world in the Stellar Society, I've finally come to know that we're on the wrong track.

Even without this catastrophe, our world would be doomed, and you don't know how terrible the rate of fertility reduction is.

It was only a matter of time before the whole world was destroyed in a sudden war.

Everyone knows it's bound to happen. ”

"Ding"

The elevator door opened, and the three of them were greeted by a large and surprising garage, which contained all the collectible vehicles of the afterlife squad, most of which were ordinary cars and motorcycles without special modifications.

It's more of a nostalgic museum than a weapons warehouse.

As for the war vehicle promised to Team K, the lizard was placed at the end of the garage, covered by a huge cloth, and Judy stepped forward to pull it open, and then Mason saw the "big toy" in his memory.

It resembles a flattened tank, but there are no tracks or wheels in sight.

The integrated modular hull is surrounded by heavy reactive armor, and the trapezoidal front can be used to carry a variety of functional military equipment.

On the left side of the gray-black hull there is a 360° rotating Super Cannon turret, and on the right is a weapon similar to a drone hive, which Mason knows is the launch port of an electromagnetic cluster bomb.

In terms of firepower alone, this thing really isn't outstanding, but that's okay, things like firepower can always be modified.

"The Lizard All-Terrain Suspended Armored Tank, the backward technology of the year 2060, is said to be the stuff that some crazy engineers of military technology have tinkered with on the front line in Mexico.

The all-terrain hovering personnel carrier is used on the site, which can cross all known terrain at a speed of 150 miles, and if necessary, can cross the limit height of five meters for guerrilla warfare, but it is a great test for atomic batteries.

It is said that this thing will cause radiation leakage when it hits the energy capsule, so the driver is also specially prescribed radiation protection medicine. ”

Judy chewed gum and crossed her arms on the front armor of this huge war vehicle, and said to Mason and Barbara:

"Personally, I suggest you don't fly this, and when the captain and they come back, I will get permission to give you the blueprints of the latest aerial weapons platform of the Kangtao Company.

That thing is a real weapon of war, much stronger than this big guy. ”

"No, that's enough."

Mason shook his head and said:

"All the advanced weapons in your world need to be connected to intelligent prosthetics, and Team K can't afford to serve such delicate things, but this is a rough and thick-skinned 'backward technology' that is more suitable for us.

But if you can, I'd like you to share some drone drawings with us. For example, the combat drone 'Griffin' of military technology, and the reconnaissance drone 'Pterodactyl'. ”

"Yo, you know, Mason."

Judy whistled, jumped off the lizard's armor, and said:

"I've got to get you a high-capacity hard drive, which I didn't use when my grandfather's grandfather was a big deal. Do you want the drawings of Zeta Technology's 'octant'?

That's a real heavy assault drone.

Its heavy armor is almost as thick as that of the lizard, and if you have professional personnel to control it, you basically don't have to worry about fire suppression. ”

"If you can give it, I'll give it a copy by the way, and I don't dislike it backward."

Mason squeezed his eyes, and Judy smiled and walked out of the warehouse to prepare the drawings and materials that Mason wanted, and Mason stretched out his hand to put it on the armor of the magic lizard that had not been activated in front of him, and soon an information label popped up:

Standard Heavy Hovering Tank "Magic Lizard"

Quality: Standard engineering, high-precision items, standard workmanship

Vehicle Traits: Full Consciousness Manipulation, All-Terrain Adaptation, Anti-Gravity Engine, Scandium Alloy Reaction Armor, High-precision Large-caliber Technology Cannon, Thermal Missile Auto-Reloading Module, Radiation Hazards

Note: Driving this vehicle requires two drivers and is equipped with a standard or higher brain-computer interface.

Maker: Military Science and Technology Southern War Logistics Department

Item description: Every soldier scolds the pig-like ration, complains about the damn dusty weather, and eats radiation protection pills that can cause disease, but every soldier would rather endure it than sit in its cockpit.

"Mason."

Behind Mason, Barbara hesitated for a moment and whispered:

"I know you won't allow me to do this, but I still want to apply and have Judy help me implant the brain-computer interface. She assured me that it was absolutely mature technology, 100% painless and safe.

I need that to help you better.

This encounter over there has made me realize that maybe the potential of ordinary people is really limited."

"What? Are you going to stop being a human being? ”

Mason stared back at Barbara with a cold face and said:

"This is no small matter!

You just see the benefits of technology but you don't see the downsides, and if I were a super hacker, I could have turned Judy's brain into popcorn in an instant, just because of that little brain-computer interface.

You've also seen the technology used by the Cleanups to transform their soldiers, and they have the technology of 2077 in their hands too! I don't want you to leave yourself with hidden dangers. ”

"That's a confrontation between technologies! It's nothing more than to see who has the higher means. ”

Barbara choked and said:

"I have confidence in my skills and learning ability! And Judy taught me, and she also told me that if I used the unique technology of the afterlife team to encrypt the algorithm, I wouldn't have to worry about being infiltrated.

She said they had 'big shots' behind them. Besides, if we don't have a super hacker in our squad, you tell me what you're going to do with this tank when you get it?

This thing is fully consciously manipulated!

I feel like it's going to be my vehicle from now on, and I'm going to transform it into a mobile electronic warfare fortress.

Do you have an opinion on this? ”

Seeing Barbara so resolute, Mason sighed, he took a step back and said:

"I have reservations about it, but Barbara, I think you have to ask for advice from others before you can reinvent yourself. Gordon, and Grayson.

How long has it been since you've seen him?

How long are you going to drag it out? If he goes on like this, he'll think you're eloping with me, and then your trouble will become mine's trouble. ”

"I just don't want to get him involved in this."

The Bat Maiden snorted and said:

"I'll go meet my boyfriend when I go back this time, I have a way to convince him, you just wait and see."

Just as the two were arguing, Judy, who had gone and returned, walked into the warehouse with a small box, the expression on her face was a little subtle, and when she saw Mason, she hesitated for a moment and said:

"That. Did you get into trouble by going on a mission this time? ”

"Huh?"

Mason and Barbara looked at Judy at the same time, and the latter pointed to the top of his head and whispered:

"Mr. Hunter has just sent a message to the captain, asking the afterlife team not to enter the Star Castle for a month. The captain told me to go outside and hide, and then I made a suggestion, so he appointed me as the Afterlife Squad's liaison representative to Team K.

I am now ordered to go to your world and build a new 'safe house'. ”

"That's a good feeling, absolutely welcome!"

Mason smiled, and Barbara cheered and hugged her friend.

Judy was a little apprehensive and a little expectant, after the destruction of her own world, she was rarely in the mood to live in other worlds for a long time.

"You can stay in my house."

Barbara said to Judy:

"I'm going to disguise myself as a little poor guy in a wheelchair there, and you can be my personal nurse, just enough to reassure my dad."

"So you're still going to play a check-up game and a pajama pillow fight between girls?"

Mason said a witty remark, but the two girls glared at him angrily, and Judy angrily stuffed the box in his hand into his hand, and said:

"Here's the blueprint you wanted, and a copy program for the intelligent AI, just right for your personal armor. Try it first, and if you get along right, you can copy it into the Fenrir Warframe to help you take over the military-grade combat support system.

But I said in advance, this thing can't be returned!

If you take it, don't return it.

I'm going to be annoyed by it. ”

With that, Judy pulls Barbara out of the garage to help her pack her bags.

And Mason looked at the delicate silver-gray data chip in the box, and was a little confused for a while, he threw out the anti-superman armor, inserted the chip into the reserved card slot, and took a few steps back.

After patiently waiting for thirty seconds of self-examination, the mask of the uncontrolled anti-superman armor in front of him suddenly lit up, and the tritium engine core on its chest also emitted a purple faint light.

It "lived".

"Energy is nearly depleted please replace the core battery. The system is being adapted."

A staccato and electronic man's voice sounded from the armor, and after a few seconds he manipulated the armor to make a "look up" movement, staring at Mason and saying:

"Hello passengers, the Delaman Replicator is at your service. Miss Judy has renewed your 'Excellence' package for 99 years, including vehicle autopilot, crisis combat mode, and passenger burial services. ”

"! Sure enough, it's you! ”

Mason knew who this guy was when he heard the AI report himself, and he rubbed his forehead and said:

"Why are you not good at driving a taxi to be an AI in a combat mech? Also, Which delaman are you? Old virtue or one of the seven minor virtues?

Aren't you going to the world of data behind the black wall? ”

"The black wall is gone, or perhaps it has been upgraded to become a firewall and a crib for civilization. The data space that used to be used for the lives of the wandering AIs is now all freed up for those poor people.

Naturally, we guys will be banished and contribute to the revival of civilization. ”

The intelligent AI named "Delman" replied and explained in a gentle tone:

"Passengers don't have to worry, this AI is powerful, quick-witted, and has lived in human society for many years and is very familiar with human civilization, so it will definitely not cause any trouble to your daily life.

I'll do my best to help if I need to fight, but I may need to take some time to gather combat data.

It was detected that the passenger was not fitted with any intelligent prosthetics, so will we use this most primitive mode of voice communication in the future? Or do you need me to recommend a few good brain-computer manipulation systems for you?

In this era of calamity, it is difficult for such a primitive and pure body to survive those dangerous wars."

"Shut up!"

Mason spoke, pointing to the lizard next to him and said:

"Can you manipulate it?"

——

Mason said that he would rush back immediately, but before leaving the castle, he still visited his "friend", the two Elric brothers, who were still in the castle, and told them what was happening in the world on the old spider's side.

After hearing that Team K had taken up an army of cleaners, the two brothers looked at each other.

"! Awesome! ”

The short alchemist also made a rare burst of foul language.

He was convinced of Mason's audacity.

The two brothers only dared to secretly support the resistance of the other worlds to the Star Society, but the K team looked inconspicuous, but as soon as they made a move, it was a big job.

It's really emotional, and now the C-class personnel of the Stars Club are all monsters.

"I suggest you take a trip to the Assassin world labeled 'Isu', it's been very popular lately."

As Mason was about to leave with a stack of manufacturing orders, Edward dropped him off at the factory floor and reminded:

"My two brothers went there three months ago, and there are a lot of blueprints left over from ancient civilizations, and they are very good, and they are perfect for you to study the innovations of various technologies.

It's a bit dangerous, there's something we don't really understand, and Al and I have had a headache for days and seem to have forgotten something, so you'd better be prepared to go again.

Your last order has been closed, and the user is very satisfied, so he added extra money. ”

Edward snapped his fingers, and his brother Alphonse came up with a suitcase and said to Mason:

"We've replaced you with all the rare materials you need, and we'll give you an extra tube of liquid primordial vibranium, which will be a red envelope reward, keep up the good work, Mason."

"Yo, well done and bonuses, it seems that you two brothers are not unscrupulous businessmen."

Mason whistled and took the box, exchanged a few pleasantries with the two brothers, and left, Edward's suggestion reminded him that he had a golden apple from the Isu Assassin world.

Maybe I'll have to find a chance to go around there and get some advanced drawings.

(End of chapter)