06:40 AM.

Hell's Kitchen Blue Line.

The Blue Line consists of three lines, A, C, and E, which stop at subway stations along 8th Avenue and provide convenient subway service to the eastern boundary of Hell's Kitchen, located in the southeast corner of Hell's Kitchen.

In particular, the 42nd Street-Porter Authority Transportation Hub is a complex interweaving point located in the center of the urban context, a key node between Hell's Kitchen and the outside world, and a place full of contrasts and conflicts.

The first rays of sunlight in the morning have not yet completely dispelled the night, and the transportation hub has already started a busy day.

Subways, buses, and people in a hurry make up a busy picture.

Between the flashes of neon lights, individuals of different races can be seen - humans, goblins, kobolds, and other aliens.

They hurried through the crowd or waited cautiously at the edge of the platform, each with their own destination, each with a different story behind it.

The air on 42nd Street is filled with a mixture of scents.

The dampness from the underground, the exhaust fumes of passing cars, the aroma of food from fast-food restaurants, and the peculiar scents of different races.

These scents weave together in the air, creating a scent imprint unique to Hell's Kitchen.

The figure of Operator Mole Rishi Robert stands out in such an environment.

He wears the Authority's black uniform, the pedigree [Adam] flashing on his shoulders, and his hands are flat on the bulletproof vest on his chest, with two 'Authority-404 Miniature Blasters' hanging from underneath the vest.

On his retina, every passerby and alien was given a green "normal" marker.

The mole's eyes quickly scanned every pedestrian on the street.

In the bustling crowd, both human and alien, there was a hint of fear and disgust in their eyes when they saw the Operator Mole wearing the Authority's uniform.

They avoided avoiding the moles, for fear that the "watchdogs" of Heaven would find an opportunity to empty the muskets, and this behavior formed an invisible ripple in the crowd.

The mole is used to this, and he feels that he is lucky today, and he has not encountered the "yellow code" and "red code" just after the opening.

When encountering a "yellow code", it means that 80% of these people have problems.

When you encounter a "red code", don't hesitate to draw your gun and shoot.

This is the information that Mole summed up after two months as a grassroots patrol officer in the Authority's Department of Transportation, [Adam]'s intelligence integration ability and crime assessment are so reliable that the mental work of the grassroots operators is almost zero.

However, the mole has already heard that the new Municipal Affairs Bureau of the Authority intends to overturn the control of the Authority [Adam] and set up a secretariat to readjust the control of the Planning Authority over the grassroots cadres.

If the Authority is compared to his father's kingdom, then the Municipal Administration is the resolution assembly, Adam is Eden, and the Secretariat is the buffer zone of power.

As the mole surveyed the crowd around him as he walked back and forth at 42nd Street, the device on his chest suddenly flickered rapidly, and then a voice was transmitted to his head through the peripheral genealogy.

"The Ministry of Municipal Transportation calls 42-Porter Authoritative Transportation Hub Station, and the Municipal Transportation Department calls 42-Porter Authoritative Transportation Hub Station, please answer, poof~"

The mole's spirituality poured into the peripheral lineage and replied:

"This is the 42-Porter Authoritative Transportation Hub Station Operator Mole, received, please speak, poof~"

"Mole, we have received reports of unauthorized hovering vehicles and bipedal dragon rear-end collisions at the west entrance of the transportation hub station. Please go to the inspection and dispose of it immediately. Make sure the traffic is unobstructed. ”

"Roger, Ministry of Municipal Transportation. I'm heading to the west entrance to check on the dispute. It will be handled in accordance with the regulations and ensure the smooth flow of traffic. ”

"Understood, Mole. Please report the situation in a timely manner after completing the task. The end of the Municipal Department of Transportation. ”

"Understand, I'll report back as soon as the mission is done. 42 - Porter's Authority Transportation Hub Operator Mole ends. ”

After finishing the call with the traffic headquarters, the mole walked quickly in the direction of the west entrance of the 42nd Street station.

The side entrance was originally a functioning site in Hell's Kitchen, but with the impact of the fall of the New World, it became a meeting point for multiple otherworldly interfaces.

In order to maintain normal traffic and order in Hell's Kitchen, the New Alliance has partnered with [Monster Power] to place a number of Atlas Portal devices in this area, which ensure the flow of passage to the western entrance to a certain extent.

However, things changed when the management of Hell's Kitchen was transferred to the Authority.

[Monster Power] chose to divest and exit Hell's Kitchen, considering the angelic forces behind the Authority, which deprived the Otherworldly Portal at the west entrance of professional maintenance support.

Without the daily maintenance of the power company's staff, the operation of these Atlas Portals began to have problems, and the opening of the portals often occurred with errors and delays, resulting in frequent traffic disputes and safety hazards in the western entrance area.

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42nd Street - West Side Entrance.

Upon arriving at the scene, the mole was immediately attracted by the chaotic scene in front of him.

In the crowded traffic of Hell's Kitchen 42nd Street, an unusual image came into his eyes: a two-legged dragon with a golden collar around its neck was standing, its powerful and powerful feet accidentally stepping through a huge pothole in a hovercar that was sparkling and seemingly threatening to lose control at any moment.

Riding on the back of this bipedal dragon is a human who has undergone non-prosthetic modifications.

His arms were replaced with metal prosthetics, a transformation that added a cold and uninhibited air to his appearance.

His face was covered with studs and nose studs, which were accentuated by his contemptuous and defiant expression.

The knight looked condescendingly at the owner of the car lying on the ground, the unfortunate owner of the car clutching his head, blood oozing from between his fingers, apparently seriously injured.

A mocking smile hung on the corner of his mouth, as if he was enjoying the helplessness and pain of the other party.

The knight made a mocking gesture towards the people on the ground, his arrogance, as if the bipedal dragon he rode gave him power over ordinary people.

"You stinky ****, driving a federally produced hovercar with hanging hair, you dare to be scared in front of Lao Tzu. Hanging hair, let me tell you, this is Hell's Kitchen, not a **** like you who drives a domestic car can come in. ”

Lying on the ground, the owner of the car with a bleeding head in one hand looked at the knight who raised his middle finger at him, and couldn't help but feel angry in his heart.

"MD, I just bought a new car!"

The owner tried to struggle to get up, but the blood loss caused him to be a little weak now, and when he got up not long after, he staggered and fell to the ground, causing the Betsyk to laugh even more mockingly.

At this moment, when the mole who arrived at the scene set his eyes on the bipedal dragon, [Adam] popped up the Bestiary watch at the right time.

【Draconia Biped Dragon (Dragonborn)】

[Junction - A dragon species owned by the Draconian Empire, the state of the dragons, which was forcibly colonized by financial forces led by the Addison Federation after the opening of the New World. The bipedal dragons in its territory have been enslaved by Addison's merchants with [Forbidden] and capsule technology, and the enslaved beasts have become the product of new financial transactions.

At present, a solid triangular trade has been formed with Addisi (New World), the Junction, and the Realms (many outside powers, including the Golden Court).

By the Junction → the Eddison Confederation (financial slave trade)

The Eddison Federation → all the worlds: alcohol, munitions, high-tech products, industrial products and other high-precision items.

By the Realms → Addison Federation: Precious Metals, Ores, Divine Items, Transcendent Products, Ivy Modifiers......]

"Sure enough, it's this kind of black market [capsule beast/elf] that is smuggled through triangular trade and doesn't have a license."

The mole simply glanced at the license plate on the neck of the Draconian bipedal, which did not have any license plate from the Mayflower Foundation, one of the three giants of the New Alliance, and knew that the cycling capsule beast in front of him was a black market good.

Those rampant black market traders always want to bypass the world tax of the Eddison Federation → the border and exploit the loopholes of the [Financial Street].

"And it depends, the guy above who has been modified with a prosthetic body is using toxic metals." The mole looked professionally at the metal prosthetic leg of the deranged Knight Draconia.

"Lead." He quickly figured out the cause of the Cyber Disease in the Betty Dragon Knight.

Lead poisoning, which is a common form of cyberpsychosis induced by toxic metals in the market.

Mild lead poisoning can cause problems such as difficulty concentrating, memory loss, fatigue and depression; Severe lead poisoning, on the other hand, leads to mental decline, behavioral problems, insanity and even violent behavior.

Formal prosthetic modification will not be adulterated with toxic metals in large quantities.

I'm sorry though, but this is the Addison Federation, this is the New World, and this is Hell's Kitchen.

Therefore, abnormality and unscrupulousness are the norm.

Looking at the cyberpsycho who was clearly already severely lead poisoned, the mole knew that the situation was likely to escalate into more serious violence if not immediately controlled.

He quickly assessed his surroundings to make sure there were no other potential threats, then decisively pulled out his blaster and fired a warning shot into the air.

Bump –

The loud sound of explosive shots echoed through the narrow passage, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"Okay, now I need everyone to calm down!"

The mole's voice is firm and powerful, full of unquestionable authority.

"Sir," he turned to the human who had undergone the non-prosthetic modification, "please get off the bipedal and get away from the car. ”

The bipedal dragon knight, who is severely poisoned by lead, appears to be unruly under the stern warning of the mole.

His drowsy sanity did not deter him, but only provoked his contempt and defiance for the Authority operatives.

His eyes were misty, and his tone was full of sarcasm and disdain, as if he was mocking the seriousness and authority of all this in front of him. "Who do you think you are! Wearing the uniform of the Authority, you think you are an angel of heaven? No, you're just watchdogs in Heaven! Watch dog, know no. ”

His words were sharp and defiant.

"Woohoo, watchdog, bark to make Ye happy."

The mole was unusually calm in the face of this provocation, his expression did not fluctuate, and he replied in a calm but firm tone, "I am the Inspector Operator of the Authority, Operator Symbol 777-424. You are now in a state of breaking the law. For your safety and the safety of others, please dismount immediately with your hands raised. ”

As he spoke, the mole activated Adam's Law Enforcement Record mode, ensuring that the entire process was fully documented.

The blaster in his hand was firmly aimed at the knight, ready for any eventuality.

In the face of such a solemn warning, the knight showed no signs of fear, but only provoked his urge to flee.

He piloted the bipedal dragon and planned to leave the scene quickly.

With a violent acceleration of the biped, it began to rampage through the streets, creating a series of chaos and destruction. Cars and all kinds of vehicles were ruthlessly knocked away by its powerful body, and some were even stepped directly out of huge potholes, making a terrifying crash and pop sparks.

The shops on the street were not spared, the windows were shattered, and the goods were scattered all over the ground.

The rampage of the bipedal dragon, like a sudden storm, quickly caused panic and chaos on the densely trafficked streets.

Pedestrians and vehicles tried to avoid this sudden threat, but due to the speed of the bipedal dragon, many people could only watch helplessly as the destruction unfolded.

"MD, neurotic—"

"Lao Tzu's car !!"

Screams, rushing horns, and broken glass make for a chaotic symphony.

Seeing this, the mole acted quickly and decisively.

[Bullet Time: Activation-]

Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger, and the blaster burst into unprecedented fire.

A precise burst of arrows flew out at an astonishing speed, heading straight for the bipedal dragon that was wreaking havoc. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and all sounds were replaced by a series of high-pitched explosions.

When the blast hit one of the two-legged dragon's legs with unmistakable accuracy, the silence was broken by the sound of an explosion that followed. The massive force of the impact was instantly unleashed on the Betsy's legs, and the powerful explosion not only instantly destroyed the function of its legs, but also left scorched black marks on its scale-covered skin.

At that moment, the bipedal dragon's body twisted violently due to severe pain, and it tried to keep its balance, but the injuries made its efforts futile.

"Roar—"

The bipedal dragon let out a deafening roar of pain, a sound filled with horror and pain, echoing through the narrow passage, causing panic among the surrounding pedestrians.

The huge body began to crumble, and every attempt to stand or move became extremely difficult because of the injured leg.

In pain and imbalance, the bipedal dragon became clumsy and weak in its movements, and eventually inevitably fell to the ground.

As the Betsa fell to the ground in pain, the knight was unable to maintain his balance and fell to the ground.

The moment he fell, he let out a muffled grunt in pain, a sound that was especially harsh in the chaotic streets.

However, the knight, who had been transformed by an unprosthetic body, did not lose his combat effectiveness.

The metal prosthetic on his arm went into takeover mode in an instant, as if it had a consciousness of its own, quickly adjusting the position of his fall, allowing him to land in a position that was unusually flexible and almost defied the laws of physics.

After landing on the ground, the knight did not get up immediately, but used the support of the metal prosthesis to adjust his posture, which made him extremely alert. He stared viciously at the Operator Mole who was shooting in front of him, his eyes glinting with anger and hatred.

"AI prosthetic transformation with passive takeover mode ......, yes, even metal prosthetics are illegal." Seeing this scene, the mole who caught up determined in his heart that the other party was guilty.

Whether it is the [Gear Orthodox Church] or other lineages that practice the path of mechanical ascension, it is not allowed, at least on the surface, it is not allowed to privately forge passive takeover prosthetic devices.

If the AI's metal prosthetic body has the ability to take over the individual, the most immediate risk is that the individual may lose control of their own behavior, resulting in a loss of personal autonomy. In this case, the human will is replaced by AI, and the individual becomes the executor of the AI action.

If AI's metal prosthetics are used maliciously or hacked, it can also pose a serious threat to personal and even public safety.

Individuals taken over can be used as tools to commit crimes, terrorist activities, or other harmful acts.

As a member of the [Maxwellists], one of the three mechanical churches, Mole naturally understands the risks of this kind of prosthetic modification, as does the metal prosthesis in his left hand......

"Damn the Authority scum, you know how expensive this bipedal dragon you smashed!!"

Cyberpsychotic, who was severely ill with lead poisoning, yelled at the mole, and the mole took the opportunity to see the other person's appearance clearly - a pale, almost bloodless color, and faintly yellow spots on the skin, which were obvious signs of long-term lead poisoning.

He had deep dark circles under his eyes, and he laughed hysterically, his voice harsh and high-pitched, full of crazy colors.

"Operator Mole, this is the console, please describe your current state." Peripheral pedigree fit sounded the call.

"Console, I'm in the middle of an armed conflict, there's an armed suspect resisting arrest, fire has been fired, and our location is the western entrance to the Porter's Authority Transportation Hub." The mole responded quickly in his mind as he raised his gun and pulled the trigger at the knight who was charging at him.

Bumper Bumper –

The knight unleashed a fierce charge at the operator mole.

The metal prosthetic on his arm began to deform strangely, demonstrating the high adaptability and combat effectiveness that comes with the illegal transformation.

Almost instantly, a circular shield suddenly formed around him.

The mole shoots wildly at the onrushing knight.

Each bullet of the Exploding Arrow Gun contained a tremendous amount of destructive power, but when they hit the energy shield around the knight, they could only stir up a circle of rippling light waves, which seemed to be unable to deal substantial damage to the knight.

At the same time, the knight was not afraid to do so, and he entered [Basic Shooting Mode], and the metal prosthetic on his arm quickly transformed into a shooting state, aiming at the mole and launching a counterattack.

Bumper Bumper –

Bumper Bumper –

A fierce shootout ensued between the two men on the congested traffic, with bullets and explosives flying through the air with a thumping sound, and the surrounding environment was extremely vulnerable in this sudden battle.

As the shootout unfolds on a congested traffic road, the surrounding environment is quickly drawn into an unexpected chaos.

What was once a busy street is now the scene of fierce battles between the two rivals, with bullets and explosives hitting the ground and walls, stirring up dust and debris, leaving scorched black marks.

Vehicles parked on the side of the road have been used as unexpected obstacles or makeshift shelters during the fighting, but there have also been unfortunate hits, explosions and sirens have been heard, and smoke and fire have spread through the vehicles.

Pedestrians fled in panic amid the gunfire, screams and hurried footsteps filling the air.

During the engagement, the Mole discovers that the knight has been completely taken over by the AI.

"The snatch-up type AI takes over the equipment, this thing is really criminal, smuggling, explosive reform, everything is enough for him to squat in prison for the rest of his life in Addison." The mole saw that the more he fought, the more courageous he became, but the knight with a numb expression knew that the other party had been taken away by the AI.

"This is the console, and based on the current situation, you are authorized to use lethal force if the suspect continues to threaten public safety."

"Understood."

His eyes grew cold as the console direction authorized the mole to use the lethal weapon, and he quickly inserted the blaster back into the holster, and then began to slowly remove the black full-arm clothing cover that his field uniform had on his left hand, gradually revealing the metal prosthetic hidden underneath.

At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to be condensed.

The metal prosthesis shimmers coldly in the sunlight, and its appearance is the perfect combination of advanced technology and combat practicality.

The prosthetic surface is made of an alloy that looks both strong and flexible, and its hue is a calm silver-gray color with a smooth surface that contrasts with the mole's skin tone. The joints are designed with a complex mechanical structure, which makes every movement appear smooth and precise.

On the outside of the metal prosthesis, several small luminous indicators and miniature interfaces can be seen, which are silently flickering, as if to indicate the operation of complex systems inside, especially in the palms and fingers, where subtle patterns of energy lines can be seen, suggesting that hidden abilities are about to be activated.

"Now, let me show you what a cyber makeover is—"

As the words fell, his metal prosthetic began to glow slightly, as if in response to his will.

[Maxwellist Mod: Iron Will Arm——]

[Launch!] ]

With the activation of the metal prosthesis, the mole's body suddenly released a burst of intense energy, causing his movements to be so rapid that it was almost impossible to catch with the naked eye. His figure turned into an afterimage, weaving through the narrow streets at an astonishing speed, appearing within 15 meters of the knight in just a moment.

This speed and sudden approach was completely unprepared.

In the face of the sudden attack, the knight showed an extraordinary reaction speed and quickly counterattacked, even though it had been taken over by the AI. He unleashes a barrage of attacks on the mole, attempting to strike them with a weapon that a metal prosthetic on his arm can fire.

However, all attacks fired at the mole were easily neutralized by the shield emanating from the metal prosthetic in his hand.

When the shield came into contact with the attack, it emitted a fluctuating glow, and then the attack seemed to be absorbed, without causing any effect on the mole.

Immediately afterward, the mole did not hesitate to activate the mod skill on the prosthetic in his left hand.

[Force Field Shockwave-]

His left arm jerked forward, and with this movement, a powerful wave of energy erupted from his palm.

This force field shock wave centered on the mole and quickly spread out in all directions, forming a visible shock wave, as if the air was torn apart by this force, producing ripples.

When the force field shockwave came into contact with the knight, it erupted with a strong light and vibration, pushing the knight away violently, almost throwing him flying.

The knight's body arced through the air, and then fell heavily to the ground, causing a puff of dust.

At this moment, the knight's attack was completely interrupted, he obviously didn't expect the mole to be able to release such a powerful energy attack, the whole person was shocked by the power of the force field shock wave, and it was difficult to get up again and launch an attack in a short time.

In an almost solemn gesture, the mole walked firmly to the fallen knight.

Poof—

His palm slowly stretched out, pinching the knight's two illegally modified metal prostheses with precision.

Then, he began to slowly lift the knight up.

The knight's body was suspended in the air, and the two metal prosthetics could not struggle in the mole's grasp.

This gesture of being lifted carries a wordless humiliation in the display of power.

Then, the [Iron Will Arm] suddenly surged with dense numbers 0 and 1, wrapping around the surface of the arm like living veins, forming a dynamic data flow pattern.

The numbers pulsed rapidly and flashed on the metal skin, and the advanced hacking module embedded in the mole's metal prosthetic was activated, and he began to use this stream of data to hack the knight's illegally modified prosthesis.

The lights on the knight's prosthetic device began to flicker, and the otherwise steady lights became chaotic, indicating that the mole's electronic offensive was working. In this silent electronic warfare, the mole uses the commands of its prosthetic body to gradually invade and attempt to take over the mechanical rights of the other party.

[Hacked complete-]

[Maxwell-Mechanical Devouring Module 0-23]

[The following are the corresponding modules for 0-23:

Increased Strength (Passive Skill):

Description: The arms of the metal prosthesis provide more strength than normal people, making it easier to carry heavy objects, engage in simple fights, or break door locks. Effect: Increases physical power output by 20% and increases the maximum handling capacity to 200 kg.

Basic Shooting Mode (Action Skill):

Description: The prosthetic arms have an integrated basic firing system that can be fired with standard military bullets for basic self-defense and combat support. Effect: Shoots with firepower equivalent to a standard pistol, fires up to 60 rounds per minute, and requires manual reloading.

Easy Shield (Action Skill):

Description: A small energy generator on the arm can form an energy shield for a short period of time, providing temporary protection for the user. Effect: Absorbs an attack taken in the next 3 seconds, with a cooldown of 180 seconds.

Note: All modules contain the 'Lead Poisoning' debuff, which stacks continuously-]

[Whether to activate Maxwell's module replacement, choose one of the abilities to replace-]

The mole looked at all the abilities and decisively chose to pinch and explode the opponent's metal prosthesis.

These things, it's all rubbish.

Poof—

With an unparalleled force, the knight's metal prosthesis began to deform, twist, and finally explode at a speed that was almost visible to the naked eye.

Fragments of metal and circuits were scattered everywhere, as if fireworks were exploding in the night sky.

[No-]

At this point, the knight, who has been taken over by the AI, seems to have woken up from a nightmare, and his consciousness has regained control of his body. He was shocked by the reality of everything in front of him, and his vision was filled with doubt, fear, and pain.

The mole stood in front of the knight, who had fallen to the ground, without the support of a metal prosthetic, with a serious expression and an unmistakable coldness in his tone.

His words were clear, direct, and imbued with the tone of a formal law enforcer: "Due to your suspicion of [public safety threat/unlawful possession of weapons/assault], you will be detained and taken to the nearest police station for further questioning." Please cooperate with us. ”

Having recovered from being completely taken over by the AI and losing self-awareness, the knight is clearly still in a state of semi-ignorance. He was about to speak, perhaps to explain, or to defend, but when the mole drew his bolt again, and aimed the cold muzzle at his head, all the words were swallowed up by the cold reality.

The chill from the muzzle of the gun made the knight completely lose the courage to resist, and his eyes were full of fear and uncertainty, and he understood that any resistance would be futile.

"You will have the opportunity to be further interrogated and you will have access to federal attorneys. We document the process in detail and ensure that your rights are respected. Now, please follow me. ”

The mole continued, not giving the knight any chance to refute. Under his icy gaze, the knight stood up tremblingly, his heart filled with the fear of the unknown and uncertainty about the future.

Soon after, an FBI detention vehicle belonging to Addison's government arrived at the scene.

Mole handed the knight to the FBI personnel along with the body camera.

There is a good working relationship between the Authority and the FBI, especially in dealing with policing crimes.

For the FBI, being able to take over such criminals is not only to perform its duties, but also to have the opportunity to hold these criminals accountable and compensate them through legal procedures.

As the detention van slowly drove away, the mole's gaze shifted as he looked around at the scene that had become messy from the clash just now. The destruction and chaos in the streets resemble the remnants of a small war, and one can't help but feel a little worried about the city's law and order.

However, for Authority operatives like Mole, this is already part of the daily routine.

He thought silently in his heart that the knight was expected to work until old age in the custody of the Federation in order to repay his actions today.

Wisdom teeth are going to be removed today, and it will be painful for several more days......