Chapter 844: Uncontrollable Machines
Chapter 844: Uncontrollable Machines
"Build a brand new energy system?" Lindsey's tone was one of confusion, but he followed up with a question directed at the Calculation Core, "Since you invited me here for this, you must have a plan in mind. Why don't you share your thoughts first?"
As he spoke, Lindsey stepped into the underground chamber, his feet sizzling on the hot ground.
The calculation ability of the core was also related to the flow speed of the essence, and the intense essence pulses nearby indicated the speed of the calculations being performed.
Without hesitation, the Calculation Core responded, "Mr. Lindsey, my calculation result is—since you proposed such a suggestion, you must have the capability in this regard. Those without any ability in this area would rarely come up with similar ideas."
There was no beating around the bush.
The logic of the machines was straightforward.
They would directly state their needs without resorting to coercion or persuasion.
Lindsey paused to think.
Continuing to feign confusion would not benefit his negotiations with the machines, so he decided to give a direct response, "Regarding the energy issue, I do have some ideas."
"However, my method might present some problems for you."
The Calculation Core immediately asked, "Does this problem mean we will have to pay a significant price?"
Lindsey countered with a question of his own, "Do you know the skills of the Organizer?"
The Calculation Core's voice hesitated for a moment.
Then, it skipped the question and went straight to the point, "Is the price for providing energy that we must follow your commands?"
Lindsey shook his head, "I won't impose any restrictions on you, nor will I give any compulsory orders. But the price for exercising this skill is to be subordinate to me, and that is the prerequisite for all abilities."
The Calculation Core began to quickly search through the documentation.
After a pulse of essence, it confirmed the information about the Organizer and voiced its confusion, "According to my memory banks, the Organizer doesn't seem to have this ability."
Lindsey shook his head, "I'm not the Organizer, but my abilities are similar."
The Calculation Core's voice became more cautious, "Then, may I ask what your skill is...?"
Lindsey answered candidly, "Gaming. I'm a game player!"
"..."
"............"
The scorching underground chamber fell into a prolonged silence.
In Lindsey's time, an era when Awakened beings thrived, some individuals had just begun to develop the initial levels of gaming skills.
But in this era, unfortunately, no related abilities had been developed.
No matter how the Calculation Core searched, it couldn't find a corresponding answer. Finally, it could only ask, "Is this a profession from the future?"
Lindsey nodded in agreement.
The Calculation Core continued, "The game player is an unknown entity. I can't perform calculations on it or predict possible outcomes."
This time, Lindsey didn't hide anything.
He sincerely shared his thoughts, "These past few days, I've been sharing my knowledge with you."
"In the direction of civilization's development, every race will face an unknown future. And at such a critical juncture, the choices you make will determine your path."
Having the right to choose was a kind of fortune.
After answering, Lindsey recalled some stories he had read in history books.
Invasion, colonization, slaughter...
The painful history rarely offered second chances.
Lindsey did hope to gain the support of the Mech Clan, but when it came to matters of principle, he had his own bottom line that he couldn't cross.
"..."
The stuffy room fell silent again.
Lindsey waited for a moment. His thoughts began to wander in strange directions.
Although they were the creations of the Artisan, the Mech Clan was still mechanical in nature.
Speaking of which, Lindsey's true source of craftsmanship was also an unavoidable topic.
Host, computer, gaming.
If the Mech Clan were successfully united under his command, with the advancement of technology, corresponding equipment would inevitably be developed.
By then, as long as there were games produced, without even promoting them outside, just by popularizing them within his territory, he could cultivate more gaming enthusiasts, thus gaining more game players.
"I have the Codex of Human Wisdom, so my abilities are extremely powerful."
"But even setting aside these bonuses, just from the perspective of an Awakened, the current modules and gaming abilities of the Game Player, placed among other Awakened, are already formidable."
Lindsey waited for another five to six minutes.
Finally, the Calculation Core finished its high-speed calculations and spoke to Lindsey again:
"Mr. Lindsey, I'm willing to give it a try."
"But I must state that if this poses a threat to the survival of our race, we will immediately sever our subordinate relationship with you and become hostile."
Lindsey had already switched to the gaming module.
The moment the Calculation Core gave this response, the base function of the Real-Time Strategy module also unlocked the settlement option.
"I bear no ill will towards you, so rest assured."
Lindsey replied while looking ahead.
The initial hall of the Mech Clan was unlike the other towns. What he needed to do was to designate the Calculation Core in front of him as the center of the city!
As long as he provided the Quintessence, the process could begin immediately:
"Should I come over now?"
The Calculation Core was a bit surprised:
"Don't you need other preparations for your craftsmanship?"
"This is to provide energy for the entire clan, and even a powerful Awakened would consume a significant amount."
Lindsey smiled confidently:
"Then let's give it a shot."
"Get ready, the first step of this process starts with you, the Calculation Core."
The Calculation Core's tone was as calm as water:
"Come, I'm ready."
Lindsey didn't hesitate.
He immediately activated his skill, placing the prepared architectural construct onto the Calculation Core.
The result was just as he had envisioned.
The racial modification of the Mech Clan consumed Quintessence far beyond that of any previous race. Lindsey's abundant Quintessence dropped directly by 4/5!
In return, the entire enclosed underground chamber began to undergo a drastic transformation.
The clean and sleek matte cold alloy replaced all the surrounding walls and floors, with power and cooling pipes hidden within, almost undetectable. The Calculation Core, which had seemed like an alchemical furnace, was now reformatted into a neat and orderly calculation matrix.
The steampunk fantasy art style transformed into a cold sci-fi mechanical one in the blink of an eye.
Lindsey opened the operation panel.
[Base: Uncontrolled Machinery]
[Minerals: 0/0 Energy: 0/0]
[Calculation Units: 1 Engineering Machines: 91 Combat Machines: 174]
[Building: Gestalt Core Calculation Unit]
[...]
(End of Chapter)
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