"Whoa! This upgraded armor is incredible! Judging by these performance test figures, it could take a missile head-on, couldn't it?!" Wearing the new heavy armor Nie Yun had provided, Lao San pounded his chest with his fist in amazement.
"Yeah. The weight doubled, but the increase in defense is even crazier! And this greatsword feels much better in my hands!" Lao Da swung his sword, his face equally delighted.
The upgrade Nie Yun had made to their individual combat kits was actually just the addition of mutated "heavy mechanical insects." Given their current strength, the extra weight really wasn't much, but their combat power had definitely more than doubled.
"A few of those new researchers specialize in individual weapon systems, right? I still think guns are easier to use. It'd be great if they could develop a few. I could test them for free." Er Mao looked at the sword taller than he was, his expression somewhat resentful.
There was no helping it. Given his height, although his strength made the sword effortless to wield, the mismatch in size meant he often had to resort to the "Dragging Sword Style"...
"As long as there's after-sales service and quality control, I'll test any weapon those guys develop! By the way, why didn't I see a single one of them at lunch today? What is that Riot Gang up to?" Lao Da asked in puzzlement.
"I heard they're so hooked on a game they can't tear themselves away. Even the AI Core couldn't get them to come," Er Mao said.
"Oh? What game is that much fun? The boss is on vacation anyway, and we finally have some free time. Why don't we give it a try?" Lao Da suggested.
"Good idea! Count me in!" Lao San agreed.
And so, the trio