Chapter 851: Central Energy Tower
Chapter 851: Central Energy Tower
Inside the facility.
The sleek and matte metallic surfaces, coated with a bright yet gentle glow, enhanced the metallic aesthetic of the entire base.
Long, rectangular lights in shades of gray and white, hung from the ceiling above, extended down the corridor.
Along the sides of the corridor, near the doors leading to other rooms or facilities, additional blue and green light strips illuminated the area.
Not only did these lights serve as reminders of the functions of the facilities, but they also expanded the visual space, significantly reducing the sense of oppression that enclosed spaces often bring.
Click.
Before Lindsey, the door to the underground chamber automatically opened.
He had been waiting outside the calculation core room for the upgrade to finish, and this confirmed that the entire base's door system had been upgraded to a sturdy and stable automated construct.
Looking around.
The underground base of the Uncontrolled Machinery resembled a meticulously designed space station, and walking inside gave one a sense of being in a different world.
"Lord Lindsey, I have completed the upgrade."
At that moment, the voice of the calculation core echoed from within.
Lindsey stepped into the room and found that the changes inside differed somewhat from the upgrades outside.
The area where the calculation core was located had been significantly expanded, and the metal could not fully cover it, even exposing the original rocks beneath the ground.
The cold-colored lights above shone on the warm-colored rocks.
The effect created a sense of disarray with a sense of separation, making it look like a mining base carved out of an asteroid.
As for the calculation core, which was previously in a server cabinet state.
It had now transformed into a row of facilities attached to the wall's edge, with a red camera among them, scanning the surroundings like a human eye.
This was the brand new calculation core.
And also the core of the entire Uncontrolled Machinery's base.
"Time is of the essence."
"I'll check your upgrade options first."
Lindsey didn't hesitate.
As he opened the upgrade options, he explained,
"You should know that my friend is on his way here."
"We have one more task to perfect the energy system, and then it's time to say goodbye."
Upon hearing Lindsey's words, the camera on the calculation core flashed with a red light:
"Of course, I respect your decision."
On the other side, Lindsey quickly found the expected energy option.
Central Energy Tower
Construction Cost: 750 Metal, 400 Energy, 100 Special Metal.
Function: Collect geothermal, wind, solar energy, and more from the surrounding area to provide a secure and sustainable energy supply for the base.
"Phew—"
Lindsey sighed.
Just like the buildings of other races, the new structures brought by the upgrade indeed required more advanced materials.
In the case of Uncontrolled Machinery, special metal was needed.
The bad news was that Uncontrolled Machinery did not produce special metal, and the supply that Lindsey brought from the Hidden Fringe had been exhausted.
However, due to his adventures.
In the Starry Sea, the fallen meteor had collected a significant amount, and now, by converting it all, it could serve as a substitute.
"Calculation Core, make the arrangements."
"I plan to build an energy tower in the center of the base, which will become the energy supply center for your entire race and home."
Time was of the essence.
As soon as Lindsey finished speaking, he didn't hear a response from the calculation core behind him.
As Li Hua approached the corridor, the voice of the Calculation Core echoed above:
"Mr. Lindsey, I have dispatched the construction machines to the designated location as you requested."
Before undergoing the Craft upgrade...
The Calculation Core also had the ability to project its voice to other places.
But this function was limited to a few specific locations within the Facility, where voice transmission systems were installed.
Now, after the Civilization upgrade and enhancement...
The entire Facility's speaker system has been replaced.
The Calculation Core can now transmit its voice through the built-in speakers in the walls, reaching any part of the Facility at will.
"This..."
"Does the Mech Clan data connection require speaker systems? Or is this solely for the sake of humans?"
Li Hua's expression changed, but he kept walking, replying, "I understand."
The voice of the Calculation Core continued, "I have connected with Lota's system and learned about your relationship with your friend. If you need any calculation assistance, I can help you with that as well."
"... "
Li Hua contemplated as he hurried forward.
Aside from the urgent construction of the Central Energy Tower, he immediately thought of another operation he could implement.
"Send Lota to the Hero Altar!"
"The Civilization upgrade increased the hero limit. Lota can obtain a hero identity, and even when I'm not here, it can carry out the Facility's construction work on my behalf."
The first choice for hero upgrade, in Li Hua's mind, was still the Calculation Core.
But this guy's main body is located in the Underground Chamber, immobile. So, he had to choose Lota, the closest one, to take on the responsibilities of the Commander.
Li Hua quickened his pace.
He rushed to the center of the Facility and took a snapshot of the Central Energy Tower's construction.
The construction machines, already summoned by the Calculation Core, immediately surrounded the site.
Various building materials began assembling at a visible speed, constructing the tower.
"Haa..."
"This is the final task."
Li Hua took a deep breath and checked the time.
The complete construction time for the Central Energy Tower is two hours.
Before the construction is finished, Alice can arrive above the Uncontrolled Machinery's Facility with her troops.
But due to Li Hua's previous research on the Intelligent Building System...
The total time of two hours has been shortened to one hour and forty minutes.
"Forty minutes... Alice's reconnaissance abilities..."
"This time is more than enough for her to find this place and infiltrate it."
"I must stall her during the final moments!"
As Li Hua pondered, a familiar footsteps approached from behind:
"Li Hua, have you found a solution?"
Li Hua turned to see Leaf Haiya from the Safety Zone.
The Silver Witch, having noticed the commotion, naturally came over to check on the situation.
As he gazed at the Seventh Stage Organizer before him, Li Hua's expression changed, and he instantly made up his mind.
At this moment, there was no time for further contemplation:
"Sister, I have something I'd like to ask of you."
Hearing the word 'sister,' Leaf Haiya seemed to guess something, and she approached with a smile:
"Go ahead, I'll definitely fulfill your request."
Li Hua didn't waste words.
He took the Time Anchor from his bag and placed it in Leaf Haiya's hand.
"... "
Their eyes met, and everything was understood without words.
With a mutual nod, Li Hua resolutely walked towards the ground.
(End of Chapter)
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