Chapter 847: The Mechanical Altar
Chapter 847: The Mechanical Altar
[Mission Complete]
[Real-Time Strategy Level: 5→6]
[Real-Time Strategy Module acquires new skill - Commander]
Lindsey had long been adept at base construction. Just as he was about to build the Mech Clan's Hero Altar, the Essence Skill, which had been dormant for a long time, suddenly flowed within him, followed by a string of words.
"Module... upgraded?"
"Is it because the Mech Clan I subdued is special, meeting some strategic requirements, or is there another reason?"
Lindsey thought as he opened the new skill to check its effects.
Then, the meaning behind the [Commander] skill left Lindsey speechless for a moment.
[Commander: The player can select a hero belonging to this base, allowing them to manage and command the base, achieving an automated governance effect.
Note: The governor of this star zone is decided by you!
Huh? Bay Stone Powder???]
"..."
"The real-time strategy game has suddenly turned into an idle game!"
In his past life, Lindsey had played numerous strategy games.
These games often required frequent operations to achieve superb command and operational results.
Therefore, they were not typically associated with the concept of idling.
However, in more complex 4X games, due to the overwhelming number of units to manage, some computer-controlled automation abilities would be unlocked to reduce player difficulty and save time.
From a gaming perspective, this is a very reasonable function.
But in reality...
Lindsey's base system operated like this.
The maximum number of bases was determined by the research progress of the [Second Base] technology. Lindsey's previous bases had to upgrade this technology to increase the base limit.
This minor condition was insignificant in the face of civilization management.
Because [Second Base] technology wasn't exclusive to the Banyan Forest.
Now Lindsey had unlocked the [Commander] automation effect.
As long as he could continuously develop new bases, assigning a hero to each city would give him the feeling of playing a tile-matching game.
Leaf Haiya, standing beside him, naturally noticed Lindsey's change, and the Silver Witch asked with concern, "Lindsey, what's wrong?"
Lindsey quickly replied, "My skill has undergone some changes."
"You can think of it as transcending into a new skill. It's a great blessing and won't bring any hidden dangers."
Lindsey explained his situation to Leaf Haiya.
This process did not affect the construction speed of the Hero Altar.
Soon, a human statue made of metal stood before them.
"..."
"Why does it look like a barracks?"
Lindsey walked forward.
Although he already had a hero template, he could still check the building's functions.
The [Uncontrolled Machinery] Hero Altar was very unique.
Beneath the statue was a coffin-like space hidden in the base. Those who wished to transform into hero units had to crawl inside and lie down to complete the hero template modification.
"This..."
"It's not some kind of mechanical transformation, is it?"
Looking at the Hero Altar before him, Lindsey felt a bit skeptical.
He worried that this thing might extend mysterious mechanical arms, like in some sci-fi movies, and directly replace people with a bunch of mechanical prosthetics.
Just as Leaf Haiya had received an explanation from Lindsey, she stepped forward, "Lindsey, let me try."
"If there's any danger, I can come out immediately, which is better than letting others experiment.
Lindsey shook his head. "We could give all the hero slots to the Mech Clan and spare you the risk."
Lady Haiya's voice remained calm. "It's safer if you have a full grasp of the situation here."
"Don't worry, I can judge the strength of Essence Skills. If there's a problem, I'll be out in an instant."
Such was the confidence of a Seventh Stage Awakened.
Lindsey stepped aside, making way for Lady Haiya's decision.
The Silver Witch took long strides forward and voluntarily crawled into the pedestal beneath the statue. The hatch closed behind her.
A low hum emanated from the pipes buried beneath the metal floor of the facility, as the Hero Altar of the Uncontrolled Machinery, unlike the altars in other facilities, did not draw power from the environment. Instead, it directed the energy stored in the energy pool into the statue.
Lindsey took a step back, his eyes widening. The human statue, with its arm raised towards the sky, glowed with a red light, exuding an icy aura reminiscent of the Intelligence Machine Rebellion.
With a click, a gap opened in the pedestal beneath the statue.
Lady Haiya crawled out, blinking as she stood. After a moment of bewilderment, she quickly realized, "Lindsey, your skills are not simple."
"I wasn't harmed at all inside. I've gained an entirely new ability system out of nowhere!"
Assured of Lady Haiya's safety, and with no mysterious mechanical arm modifications to her body, Lindsey asked, "Since it's successful, can you tell me your skills?"
Lady Haiya nodded, showing no intention to hide anything. "The first skill is Command Protocol, which can issue a compulsory order to any unit. The second skill is Sorceress Code, which can enhance my state in all aspects. The third skill is Phantom Communication, which allows me to observe distant strategic states. And finally, the ultimate skill is Rebel Destiny's Revolution, and its ability..."
Her voice gradually lowered as she described the last skill.
It would take some time for an ordinary person to discern the effects of the ultimate skill, but Lady Haiya was different. As a Seventh Stage Awakened, she almost instantly calculated the specific skill effects, yet she remained vague in her explanation.
"..."
"As long as you're safe, let's go down."
Lindsey, of course, would not probe further into such matters.
He waved his hand, leading the contemplative Lady Haiya back underground to inform the Calculation Core of this news.
They would wait for the completion of the Uncontrolled Machinery's other buildings. Then, when the upgrade program was initiated, the next slot would be reserved for the Mech Clan, fulfilling Lindsey's facility management plan.
The emergence of this skill also made Lindsey feel more at ease.
Upon his return to the correct future time, this facility would likely continue to operate smoothly.
"..."
"Everything is going according to plan."
As Lindsey walked, he familiarized himself with the operations of the other buildings.
But as soon as he connected to the Eye of Reconnaissance, the entire map of the Great Rift World was unveiled to him, and the fog of war was lifted!
"What?"
"This is the reconnaissance system the Craftsmen left behind, monitoring the entire world!"
Lindsey didn't think twice and zoomed the map to the east.
And there, at the world connection point in the eastern Great Canyon, Alice was riding with a group of people, galloping towards them!
(End of Chapter)
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