Chapter 301
Judging from the traces of modification they all underwent, it is clear that without exception, they were all Modified Humans had escaped from various planets and Military District.
After a brief moment of surprise, the Modified Humans quickly recovered and their eyes immediately focused on the 'details' of the other teams besides their own.
After careful observation, several Modified Humans from different bases confirmed to each other that, apart from their own teams, the equipment and weapons carried by the members of other teams were indistinguishable from those they used.
The bad news is that, after on-site confirmation, no one within a five-kilometer radius of Qin Su's base was seen. Countless Cyborg Armies served Qin Su, and they were merely insignificant among them.
Good news: apart from their strength, all other aspects that can be observed by sight are second-rate, except for Class 6), without exception.
In fact, Qin Su treated them all equally. Although they came from different bases, the Combat Suit they were wearing were practically identical, except for the unique labels of their respective bases on the back and front. The Combat Suit identical in terms of color scheme, materials, and overall design.
If worn by a normal army unit that has not undergone any modifications, it would appear as a uniform Combat Suit. However, when worn by these individuals, due to the different modifications on each person's body and the varying degrees of adaptive extension and activation of the high-level Combat Suit to form defensive layers, subtle inconsistencies would appear.
How can they resist gossiping and exchanging pleasantries? (These are genuine greetings, not the kind that involve fighting or arguing and going on about Parents and ancestors.) Have they ever given up milk tea, barbecue, hot pot, grilled meat, or small cakes?
[Not really, it's just that at first glance, everyone looks exactly the same except for their appearance. What they wear, what they carry, what they're standing on, and what flies in the sky. It's clear their 'standard of living' is identical, so what's there to ask? I just didn't expect Su Bao to be such a master of diplomacy, so cute (little red heart)]
[Hilarious! No way, no way, does anyone really believe that Qin Su orchestrated the fairness and impartiality of resources across the various bases? He doesn't have time for such trivial matters; of course, he leaves them all to his subordinates. Qin Su doesn't have the extra energy to serve them.]
[I ordered it, but the dorm doesn't have time to personally manage them. They're not like me, bored and have nothing better to do.]
"..."
Qin Su, who was really "full of nothing," kept putting on and Modified Humans could tell from every angle, but which had some design differences due to their different functions.
Resource allocation makes it easy for others to grasp his 'resources' and movements in this world. Even if they are given to different people, he is still afraid that they might one day come together by chance, settle accounts, and find out his background. In order to avoid planting potential hidden dangers for his future, he is worried.
Therefore, he chose to secretly allocate and manage the supplies himself, while the others, including the ghosts, were merely involved in the Transport process.
According to his plan, Clyus was basically a matter for the students of Class 6 and the people they brought.
The Modified Humans an appearance, to build momentum for Pei Village and enhance his deterrent power, and to keep watch. Unless something unexpected happens, he will not let them participate in any war.
However, in order to demonstrate his strength, the Combat Suit by every member of the Cyborg Army from every base were made of high-quality, expensive materials, without any shortcuts or compromises, and were designed to withstand the scrutiny of any battle and any person's touch or sight.
His strong appearance was made possible by his simple clothing, devoid of any weapon-absorbing panels or protective gear.
More importantly, he needed to use the clothing to make the students of Class 6 and the rest of the world realize that from this moment on, he would cut ties with them and draw a line between them, and that only the Modified Humans were under his 'command'.
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After a brief moment of thought, the teams above Clyus quickly realized that no base held a special place in Qin Su's heart, and they breathed a long sigh of relief.
Just then, the entrances to the ground and air defense layers below were opened one after another, and large and small Spaceships entered one after another. They all turned their attention to the source of the commotion and stood ready.
"Hiss... Why are there so many people? I've never seen them before. Are they also Qin Su's people?"
"Judging from how smoothly they came in, it should be them. But there are a lot of them? Why don't you look up and see us?"
They practically filled the entire artificial sky of Clyus. At this moment, what people looking up below saw were not simulated blue skies and white clouds, but groups of heavily armed people, Warships, and hovering Spaceships.
"Well, all we know is that we have to come here fully armed, but Qin Su didn't say what the specific mission is. This is really... Damn, he's our old employer! Forget about the others, why did Qin Su choose them?!"
"Don't get agitated. Look at where this is in Clyus. What kind of importance can you expect from being assigned to such a remote place? Besides, Belloc from Class 6 looks unhappy inside too. He was probably bribed to come in."
"... Hey, I think we're here too. Did you include us in your insults?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Look at them, they obviously came with that guy named Belloc from Class 6). As for us, although we didn't come with Qin Su, we came under Qin Su's orders. How can they compare to us?"
"Um, doesn't anyone think it's a bit odd that we entered Clyus with such a commotion, and with all the doors and windows closed, making it look like a ghost town? Did we receive advance warning or were we taken into custody?"
Almost every Modified Humans accurately recognized the faces of the Class 6 people mixed in with the huge crowd in their respective areas. Qin Su had them thoroughly familiarize themselves with all 999 people in Class 6, making it difficult for them not to recognize them. Moreover, before coming here, they had specifically tested the data of the Class 6 people. Those who did not pass with full marks, like others who were eliminated for various reasons, stayed at the base with tears in their eyes.
Under the watchful eyes of countless 'patrons' who longed to tear him to pieces, Belloc arrived at the destination arranged for him by Qin Su, sweating profusely and trembling with fear. He quickly sensed the menacing Cyborg Army overhead, and then discovered that those who had originally wanted to devour him alive, upon seeing Qin Su's Cyborg Army above, not only temporarily halted their planned forced participation on the way, but also withdrew their predatory gazes from him, allowing him to catch his breath.
However... he eventually has to leave. Sooner or later, the attention of everyone around him will turn to him, meaning he'll lose Qin Su's 'protection.' What should he do then? Go back to apologize to Qin Su?
Belloc: "..."
Will it work?
"Damn, He Muzhi, he's off the Spaceship!"
Meanwhile, the various Cyborg Armies that were stationed above the Setini Palace on Qin Su's orders were observing the situation below and searching for the figures of Class 6) among the crowd when they heard a piercing sound coming from the Communication Channel of the same area.
Although everyone was thinking to themselves, "What's all the excitement about? It's not like it's Qin Su," their eyes still honestly turned towards He Muzhi's location after that sharp voice.
Everyone said that He Muzhi was the only person in the world who received special treatment from Qin Su. They had seriously ranked them in private. If He Muzhi was Qin Su's first choice, then Class 6) would be second-best, and they would be demoted from second-best to second-best. They found it hard to resist such a 'provocation' and wanted to find out what He Muzhi special.
"Their weapons aren't as good as ours, so are we somehow more important?"
"I give up! He Muzhi is already here, and you're still comparing weapons? Use your brain! Clyus, the center of the entire Ossotalia Empire, the Setini Palace, the Kanasen Palace, the core of Crius, according to what the others in the channel are saying, (Class 6 were all arranged in other places, He Muzhi Qin Su. Isn't the meaning behind this more worthy of our attention than the weapons and equipment? Right? Why doesn't He Muzhi even give us a glance? Disdain?"
"You're Qin Su's one and only special case, so tell me, aren't you arrogant?"
"... I can't even criticize him, just imagining it already makes me feel like I'm taking ruthless steps in my mind. Now I not only understand He Muzhi very well, but I even want to surpass him."
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, He Muzhi did not want to show any signs of instability. He restrained his urge to look up and strode forward with his eyes fixed on the front.
While inside the Spaceship, he hid in the cockpit and, taking advantage of the fact that no one outside could see his movements, used the Electronic Eyes around the Spaceship to get a first look at everything around the Spaceship.
The moment he saw the densely packed Modified Humans above, he was no less shocked than those who had been the first to Spaceship. Now, his calm demeanor, as if he had anticipated this situation and knew more than anyone else present, was all an act.
There was no other way; he wasn't Qin Su, and he didn't have the ability to know everything. He could only cheat in secret, prepare as much as possible in advance, and maintain his persona as the only one treated specially by Qin Su in the eyes of the world in order to suppress other people who were eager to make a move.
But... a lie is still a lie, and he became increasingly unsure of Qin Su's intentions.
'Are they mistaken? They're too narcissistic. Isn't Qin Su actually paving the way for them?'
'Or does Qin Su not trust them to handle it well, so he ordered other troops—those outside their prior contact area—to come over for the renovation?'
Or is it a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?
[It's all those people's fault for spreading rumors about the dormitory all day long when they have nothing better to do, and for intentionally or unintentionally sowing discord among the students in Class 6. ]
[This suspicion is really too strong. It's one thing to use it on other people, but why on me, Su? What an ingrate! All this thinking just shows he's afraid of dying and afraid Qin Su will arrange for the Modified Humans to take a share of the spoils. (pouts)]
[Habits can't be changed so easily. I can't even believe it myself because of my parents. Besides, Qin Su has always been 'unpredictable and unclear' in the eyes of Class 6). Now that I'm not alone, how can I entrust myself to them wholeheartedly? That would be irresponsible to the people behind them.]
[Is it possible that like teacher, like student? Qin Su is an extremely suspicious person (covers mouth and chuckles), and now it's backfiring on him. What a blessing!]
[Get lost! It's clearly the big melting pot that changed everyone. Everyone needs to adapt to the new environment to survive. Don't blame me!]
[Everyone's become so strange (scratching head). Everyone's got a hundred schemes in their heads. Is this what growing up society is like? Can't things be simpler and more straightforward?]
[Don't be naive in a place that preys on people; if you want to die, just say so.]
[I guess you want a meal replacement for Class 6 before graduation, here's a guide to various Modified Humans bases (gossip)]
As He Muzhi was still wavering between many familiar thoughts, unable to make a choice, a heavy voice suddenly came from ahead. He Muzhi immediately gathered his thoughts, his eyes cleared instantly, and he stopped in his tracks.