Salvaging the Space Hulk

[Resource Time has exceeded three hundred hours.]

[Simulator has unlocked a new function.]

[Initializing—]

[Space Hulk: Salvage]

Note: Space Hulks are massive conglomerations formed from countless wrecked warships and other debris.

They drift through the boundless cosmos and even the Warp for tens of thousands of years, and any faction that investigates them suffers tremendous losses.

However, amidst the countless crises lie countless forgotten treasures, including terrifying creations capable of easily destroying planets or even star systems...

[Current Salvage Attempts: Zero]

[Remaining Salvage Attempts: Zero]

[Spend Cooldown to gain Salvage Attempts (Ratio: One hour equals one salvage attempt)?]

"Uh..."

Rorschach frowned slightly.

After scanning through the new function's introduction.

He fell silent.

Was the Simulator complaining that he was consuming resources too slowly, and trying to milk him?

Wasn't this just the predatory gacha mechanic from mobile games?

Rorschach was a hundred percent sure the new function didn't even have a pity system!

If he had surplus resources in the future.

He might give it a try.

But not now!

With all that Cooldown time, wouldn't it be better to just use it directly for simulation?

Even so.

Rorschach still spent one hour to exchange for one salvage attempt.

Consider it supporting the Simulator.

To avoid the 'Machine Spirit is Displeased'.

[Current Salvage Attempts: One]

[Salvage Countdown: Fifty-nine minutes, fifty-nine seconds]

"Fine..."

Rorschach couldn't help but click his tongue and shake his head with a sigh.

After realizing that salvage also required time to complete.

He grew even less interested in the new function.

Bored and listless, Rorschach turned and left the abandoned store.

With the resource channel temporarily settled.

Rorschach planned to continue his grand plan of establishing a secret base.

However, just as Rorschach was leaving Queens and heading toward the library.

He received a call from his aunt.

The job ad posted a few days ago had already worked.

It had successfully attracted applicants, and Rorschach needed to come interview and screen them.

So, Rorschach turned the car around and headed for Chinatown.

Half an hour later, Rorschach arrived at the restaurant entrance.

As soon as he stepped through the door.

Rorschach saw a young man around twenty years old sitting in a chair, chatting freely with his aunt.

Rorschach walked over, and before he could speak.

His aunt stood up with a smile and introduced him:

"Rorschach, this is Lin Yu, an international student from Asia. He plans to work part-time to ease the burden on his family. He happened to see our restaurant's job ad and came in to ask."

The young man named Lin Yu wore a pair of frameless glasses.

He was tall and thin, with a face full of student-like innocence.

Seeing Rorschach approach, he quickly stood up and greeted him:

"Hello."

Rorschach smiled and nodded, then asked the young man:

"Columbia University? New York University? Or..."

"NYIT." Lin Yu gave a shy smile.

Rorschach nodded, his gaze falling on Aunt's smiling face: "Aunt, did you talk to him about things like wages?"

Aunt seemed especially happy today.

A pleasant smile lingered on her face the whole time.

Hearing Rorschach's question, she quickly nodded and said, "I just told him, but Lin Yu still has classes to attend, so it's only a part-time job..."

"I'll try to cut down on rest and study time to squeeze in work..." Lin Yu, with his shy smile, seemed eager for this job, gathering his courage to speak to Rorschach.

Clearly, he'd already figured out who really made the decisions in the restaurant.

"That won't be necessary. You came here to study and deepen your knowledge. The restaurant is only busy during lunch, dinner, and holidays..." Rorschach waved his hand and said with a smile, "Three hours a day part-time—an hour and a half each for lunch and dinner. If you're willing to come on holidays, we'll count it as full-time plus overtime pay. How about that?"

Lin Yu lowered his head slightly.

As if calculating the wages he could earn.

"That's great, I'm very satisfied! Thank you!" Then, he looked up and gave a slight bow to Rorschach and Aunt, expressing his gratitude.

Rorschach had always liked polite people.

He grew more appreciative of the young man before him.

After exchanging a glance with Aunt, Rorschach nodded and said, "It's settled. The 'Delicious' restaurant welcomes you. But it hasn't opened yet—it'll probably be a few more days before things get busy. If you have time, you can come by to get familiar with the place... Don't worry, my aunt will definitely keep track of your wages."

And so, everyone was pleased.

Aunt had a new tool at her disposal.

Rorschach could save some effort and focus on his own matters.

After Rorschach and Lin Yu exchanged contact info.

Lin Yu said he planned to come back to the shop tomorrow morning.

Since there was really nothing to do at the restaurant.

Rorschach didn't mind and readily agreed.

After the other party left.

Rorschach no longer felt like heading to the library.

He chatted with Aunt while reopening the Simulator.

Rorschach stared at the salvage timer slowly ticking down.

He wanted to see what the Simulator's new feature.

Could actually churn out.

The young man Lin Yu walked briskly along the streets of Chinatown.

A trace of joy and relief flickered across his brow from time to time.

He would occasionally stop to look at the goods displayed in shop windows.

Or idly observe the men and women passing by.

Just like every newcomer—whether a student abroad or a tourist.

Lin Yu was full of curiosity and exploration for everything unfamiliar around him.

Half an hour later.

After wandering around, Lin Yu entered a supermarket.

When he reappeared.

Besides a bag of snacks and drinks.

He also had a disposable phone in hand.

A shy smile hung on Lin Yu's face.

He adjusted his rimless glasses, carried the bag, and walked out of Chinatown.

Next, Lin Yu seemed to get lost.

He actually walked into a secluded street.

Still, he didn't choose to turn back.

He seemed to be savoring the thrill of the adventure.

By the time Lin Yu entered an even more remote, deserted alley, his entire demeanor abruptly underwent a drastic transformation!

If the Lin Yu from moments ago was merely a shy exchange student, then the Lin Yu now was a spear honed through the fires of battle!

Expressionless, Lin Yu let out a soft breath.

He opened a disposable phone.

His fingertips danced, pressing a string of chaotic, complex numbers, and dialed.

About ten seconds later, a familiar voice reached Lin Yu's ears.

"Connected to Hidden Line. Number One is waiting on the line."

"It's me. Report the situation."

A deep, middle-aged male voice sounded from the phone.

Lin Yu took a deep breath and spoke in his hometown dialect:

"Mr. Zheng, everything's smooth. I've joined the target's sphere of influence."

"Be cautious in word and deed. If necessary, even at the cost of your life, you must protect the target's family's safety."

The middle-aged man's voice seemed to carry a heavy weight.

"Sir, the target seems like an ordinary person. Is he worth such sacrifice?"

Hearing the other party's words, a hint of doubt flickered in Lin Yu's eyes behind his glasses.

But the middle-aged man on the other end of the line fell into silence.

Just as Lin Yu thought the Hidden Line had been disconnected, the middle-aged man's deep voice came through again.

"Mr. Zhang Heng once prophesied that for humanity to successfully 'Godslay,' the target must be present."

"It has to be him!"

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