Chapter 845: The Wonder
Chapter 845: The Wonder
After leaving the Wasteland World, it had been some time since Lindsey last checked the base's building list.
When these familiar words appeared before him, the first thing he looked at was naturally the attributes of the Uncontrolled Machinery main base and the current state of the calculation core's attributes.
Nexus Core Calculation Unit
A calculation center equipped with an autonomous AI, powered by a special Essence system.
Function: Control Mech bodies, perform calculations and analysis, and store energy.
"..."
"Oh? Besides the City Hall, there are quite a few other buildings added?"
Lindsey's eyebrows rose.
Due to the high construction level of the Mech Clan's territory, the development process here differed from other territories.
Many original facilities, after modification, could immediately function.
Human Zoo
Function: A practical building to accommodate a large number of humans and increase the happiness of Mech individuals.
Assembly Room
Function: A workshop transformed from an Awakened's studio, used for assembling new Mech bodies.
Eye of Reconnaissance
Function: A floating surveillance system in the sky, capable of scouting and locking onto any target on the nearby surface.
Defensive Turret
Function: A defensive facility spread throughout the base's interior, capable of launching devastating strikes against invaders.
...
Lindsey carefully searched through the Uncontrolled Machinery's building list.
These facilities, modified by the Real-Time Strategy game module, became more adapted to the technological background, with some functions changing. He would need to inform the Mech Clan about these changes later.
Finally, at the very end, Lindsey found the information he had been longing to see.
Wonder: Unstable Temporal Rift
Function: An accidentally opened temporal rift, leading to an uncertain time and space. Currently, it is being held in place by a special Craft, providing energy for the entire base.
"..."
"This is it!"
Lindsey immediately opened the map.
The entire base was now under his control, and the previous shielding materials had naturally failed, revealing everything inside.
Then, Lindsey saw the location of the unstable temporal rift.
At the very bottom of the uranium mine, after it was completely depleted, there was a fissure buried deep within the rocks.
This was the origin of the temporal turmoil.
At this moment, the Craft left behind by the Artisan was tightly bound in place, transforming the power within into Essence, supplying energy to the entire base.
"..."
"Mr. Lindsey, I feel very different from before."
At this moment, the voice of the calculation core sounded from his side.
Lindsey spoke up:
"My promise stands. You can do anything you want, and by performing a self-inspection, you can verify that my previous statement was not a lie."
"..."
The red and green indicator lights flashed on the calculation core's cabinet.
Taking advantage of the core's self-inspection, Lindsey continued to unfold the new base template, studying the other building contents.
"Minerals: 0/0, Energy: 0/0."
"This is the advantage of the mechanical species, unlike humans or the Zerg, they don't need food or money at all. After upgrading, they may start requiring certain rare materials."
Energy Pool
Construction Cost: 100 Minerals, 50 Energy
Function: A high-capacity energy pool to store collected energy.
Warehouse
Construction Cost: 50 Minerals, 30 Energy
Function: A sealed warehouse to store minerals and prevent metal from rusting.
Research Lab
Construction Cost: 60 Ore
Function: A mechanical entity with calculation and autonomous movement capabilities, capable of conducting research and development in technological projects.
[Armory]
Construction Cost: 200 Ore, 170 Energy, 130 Metal
Function: Manufactures mechanical limbs for military purposes or corresponding strategic equipment.
[Power Pipe]
Construction Cost: 200 Ore, 50 Coins
Function: Trains citizens for long-range combat.
...
"There's no need to build a warehouse; the original warehouse here has been transformed into one. But an energy pool needs to be established, and the area where the base used to store ore..."
"Mr. Lindsey, the entire base just...!?"
At this moment, Lota also enters the calculation center.
The skill modification of [Real-Time Strategy] targets the entire base.
The original appearance of the entire underground mine is completely renewed, even Lota, who was guarding outside, is astonished by the transformation.
The servant doll wants to enter and inquire about the situation.
What she sees is Lindsey standing in place and the completely transformed Calculation Core.
What has this human done?
"..."
As a combat-specialized individual.
Lota instantly bends her waist, and two light blades tear through the cuffs of her maid outfit, hanging in front of her like a mantis' scythe.
But just as the servant doll is about to launch an attack.
A strange feeling arises within her.
As if Lindsey before her is the one she should be loyal to, and she shouldn't be pointing her weapon at this man.
"Hmmph—"
The servant doll's eyes narrow.
Although Lindsey has claimed the territory, he indeed hasn't forced any Mech Clan individuals into servitude, so Lota ultimately obeys her true feelings and is about to launch an attack.
"Human, what have you done to me?"
"Lota, stop!"
At this very moment, the voice of the Calculation Core resonates within the room.
The servant doll's movements halt momentarily.
Before she can ask a question, the Calculation Core, at an unprecedented speed, transmits information to Lota, an uninterrupted data torrent that instantly explains the situation to the servant doll.
Whoosh—
The two light blades vanish from the maid's wrists.
She quickly retracts her combat stance and bows to Lindsey, her tone filled with genuine remorse:
"Mr. Lindsey, I'm truly sorry."
"I wasn't aware of your discussion with the Calculation Core. I only acted as I did just now out of the need to defend the base."
Lindsey smiles slightly; he certainly wouldn't mind such a minor matter:
"It's alright."
He waves his hand and notices that the energy pool, which was previously at [0/0], has already begun to fill.
The energy provided by the [Unstable Temporal Rift] far exceeds the needs of the initial base.
"Now, we need to proceed with the subsequent construction of the entire base."
"There should be a warehouse for storing ore here, right? Take me there, and let's move that thing over first."
(End of Chapter)
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