The Foreman was taking action, and so were the players.
At one of the freight ports in Star Harbor, countless little players were packed tightly together, their eyes shining with longing. They were even warmly greeting one another, fully showcasing the personal qualities of the Fourth Disaster.
"Stop pushing, stop pushing! My external brain is about to be squeezed flat!"
"Fuck, who touched my ass? Stand up!"
"Don't any of you know how to queue? Didn't they say the material transfers would follow the order of registration? What's the point of pushing?"
"It may be pointless, but pushing is healthier!"
"Make way, make way! I see Baozi! I'm going to kick him!"
Beside the packed crowd were countless recruitment signs. Their recruitment pitches were as obsequious as could be. The capitalists had vanished, leaving only loyal player entrepreneurs.
"Begging for powerful mechanics! First-, second-, or third-tier, all welcome! Fantastic benefits and generous treatment! Join us and receive ten virtual machines!"
"Recruiting the Four Heavenly Kings of biology, chemistry, environmental science, and materials science! We are determined to turn Mechanical City into a biological experimentation paradise!"
"Girls available for chatting and gaming! Join Imperial Court Mechanical City now!"
There were people queuing, people recruiting, and people fishing in troubled waters. The scene was a complete mess.
In the end, the NPCs could not stand it anymore. Little Woman unleashed a large-scale Brain in a Vat and pulled everyone inside, forcing them to line up properly.
"Damn it, if this bunch gets any stronger, I won't be able to control them."
Aboard the star fortress hovering in the sky, Little Woman withdrew her power, her expression darkening.
Although she had controlled most of them just now, she had clearly sensed that when she activated Brain in a Vat earlier, several players