"There are people, the real eccentrics, who are true fans of the opposite. They make costumes and symbols, and they argue facts about them online. They have bugs

Those who really go deep into these circles worship aliens. They see them as a divine punishment, or some kind of alien at a disadvantage. Usually it doesn't make sense.

Most of the time, we're happy to let them stand up for what they believe in. Quite harmless. ”

—Sgt. O'Malley, NYPD, who was killed a week ago in a bombing attack that supported the opposing theory. January 2049

***

"I'm really starting to hate the stairs," I said.

Kill enough aliens and save enough so you can afford a flight system.

I rolled my eyes. "Is that your solution to everything?" I asked.

Of course not. This is the solution for most things.

"Hmm," I said. "What is the samurai's retirement plan?"

Vanguard can stop assisting the opposing side at any time, although you need to survive on monthly points, which is negligible.

I snorted. The sooner I get to the rooftop, the sooner Lucy and the kitten can get out of here. And then...... Then I'll figure out something about it.

"I have two questions," I said.

I've been listening.

"Crawl. First of all, should I get something? I don't know, armor or better equipment. Secondly, AA installation, do I need anything? ”

You'll most likely need some sort of interface tool to connect to VA

gua

d Designed system. As for your gear. Yes. Yes, you definitely need better equipment. So far, every tool you've purchased has been lackluster and of poor quality all overall. A suitable pistol costs hundreds of points, as does armor. The problem is that your overall score is low. Spending all your money on mediocre equipment now will make it difficult to get better equipment later.

When I reached the top of the stairwell, I grabbed my chin. "I understand what you're saying, yes. But if that means life, take your time. Actually, I do mind a little. I've come to hate the garbage that the orphanage always brings us, and I want something better right away, but I also want to live.

Then again, in my experience, not provoking is the best way to win the battle.

"I need to act covertly," I said. "There's still something to make up for my terrible goals."

It's a good idea to buy stealth gear! Although I'm afraid most of the content is currently incomprehensible to you. Basic Stealth System Level I costs 100 points. From there you can spend fifty points to buy like an invisible coat, which can serve as a decent disguise.

"Okay," I said. "But it didn't help me much with my goals," I said.

It's true. Then I would suggest two more utilities. You desperately need a better augmentation system, but can't use it at the moment, unless you spend points on something that isn't immediately useful, maybe the basic sighting system in your secondary weapon utility class Ma

k I gave twenty points, and then the Hydra autonomous aiming mount gave a hundred points.

"What's that last thing?" I asked.

It is an installed mechanical system that essentially holds the firearm of your choice. It can be aimed and fired using line-of-sight or a more sophisticated aiming computer.

"Then I need to buy a gun," I said.

Truly.

Maybe I should pick up the sparrow I threw away earlier. Can save me some points. "I'm willing to give it a try." I said as I pushed open the door at the top of the stairwell and slid into a long hallway. I'm so used to this damn building. "Let's start with refueling."

It's nice to be harder to see and hit, but I want to be able to fight back.

Just to confirm, you want the basic sighting system Ma

k I and Hyd

a Autonomous aiming mount?

I nodded. "Yes, they all sound useful. They'll help, right? ”

I whispered. I don't want everyone around me to know I'm there. "Aren't you supposed to pick the best one for me?" I asked.

Always. Judging by your profile, you don't show that you trust authority so much.

I stopped near an intersection and looked around the corner before answering. This answer comes in the form of a shrug. "I don't know. You don't feel like some drone company, or a volunteer at an orphanage, you think...... Like yourself? ”

Is AI doing something to please itself? Itself. I guess so. Is she talking to me, joking? Let my guard down. I think it's already working.

I'm grateful. Truly. Yes, while I try to guide your growth with an eye on long-term gains, I would also like to see you perform well in the short term.

"Sentimental," I said. "Does my profile tell you how much I hate stupid shit?"

There is a note that you are filming some more to the orphanage...... Disability-centric advertising and PR activities during the conduct are subpar. I can deduce from there.

I snorted. "Give me new toys and let's move on."

New purchase: Basic sighting system Ma

k I

points reduced to... 206

New purchase: Hyd

a Autonomous aiming installation

points reduced to... 106

I put away the two boxes underneath, one small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, and the other one was longer than my arm and nearly a foot thick. I opened the smaller one first and found a small L-shaped device with a small complex projector and some parts that I didn't recognize.

Press the longer part against the temple and the ball at the end of the other rod should touch the bridge of the nose.

I quickly understood. It's basically a square, half-rimmed monocle that sticks to my skin like it's glued to it. When it was in place, the projector started up and now I have a heads-up display above my head-up display. "It's going to be annoying," I said.

You'll get used to it. It is mainly used to track your eye movements, and its hardware will do a lot of work that your current device can't do. It makes more sense once you've equipped other new gear.

I shrugged, trying to ignore the impression that there was a lock of hair itching in my nose where the aiming system was pressed.

The second, larger box has a cooler toy in it.

"Oh," I said. Then I started laughing.