Are Your Dungeons Even for Humans?
Chapter 79

Blocking the Door

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Construction Space.

After Lu Xiu was teleported back, she rolled her eyes when she saw the system evaluation in front of her.

No matter how she tries to clear the game, the system keeps giving her sarcastic remarks. Don't Look again.

Pooh!

Garbage system!

Slandering someone's innocence!

[Copy verified!]

[System rating generated--]

[Instance Name: Titanfall]

[Instance Rating: SS]

[Instance Type: Sci-Fi/War/Mecha/Parkour]

[Ticket Price: 1200 Survival Points]

[Instance Description: Cooper grew up on the Frontier and aspired to become Pilot from a young age. To help the Militia defeat the IMC, he joined the Militia as a rifleman, hoping that one day he could truly become Pilot. But he never expected that day to come so soon----]

[Dungeon Feature Tag: Pilot]

[Potential rewards: Jump Kit; Weapons; Attribute Points.]

[Construction rewards are being settled--]

[Dungeon rating SS, Dungeon completion score SSS--]

[Construction Experience +1180]

[Spirit attribute points +5]

[You have been promoted to Level 7 Architect!]

[Special reward settlement in progress -- Congratulations! Based on your performance during the verification dungeon, you have obtained the special item [Protocol Treaty]!]

"Um?"

Lu Xiu was slightly taken aback when she saw the name of the prop.

no.

Protocol Treaty?

Can this be considered a reward?

Are the rewards for Architect really that whimsical?

As she pondered this, she clicked on the details of the special item.

[Item Name: Protocol Treaty]

[Rating: SSS]

[Type: Permanent Contract Item]

[Description: Upon use, establishes a permanent connection with a willing player. Both parties become each other's exclusive agreement partners. Once established, the connection cannot be broken unless both parties simultaneously confirm its termination or one party dies.]

[Core effect: 1. After connection, the user can always perceive the precise location and life status of the protocol object, no matter where the other party is.]

2. The user of the item can actively activate the damage sharing mode. Once activated, a portion of the damage received by the target will be transferred to the user. The sharing ratio is set by the user, with a maximum of 50% of the damage received by the target. This mode can only be activated by the user, and the target cannot share the damage received by the user.

3. When one party enters a restricted area (such as a single-player instance, a single-player trial, or a domain), both the user and the agreement partner can consume a large amount of their own health to forcibly break through the limit and enter the area.

Once inside, the side that forcibly exceeds the player limit will have their maximum health reduced to half of its normal value, only recovering after leaving the area. During this time, no healing methods can be used.

[Conditions for use: Both parties must simultaneously hold the prop and confirm the establishment of an agreement. The system will verify the willingness of both parties. If either party hesitates, is coerced, or acts against their will, the agreement will fail to be established.]

[Note: Trust me.]

"----"

After reading the prop description, Lu Xiu parted her red lips slightly, somewhat shocked.

After a while...

She took out the prop and glanced at it, only to discover that it was actually shaped like a Titan core.

But the question is, why would I need this for myself?

And this item is rated SSS! Is it because it allows entry into areas with limited capacity?

But where did Lu Xiu get a contractual partner?

And this thing—if one party betrays, wouldn't it become a permanent, self-retaining tracker? Impossible to get rid of?

What a prank!

Lu Xiu shook her head slightly, tossed the item back into her backpack, and continued reading.

[You have cleared the "Titanfall" dungeon!]

[Instance Completion: 100%]

[Overall Customs Clearance Rating: SSS]

[Experience Points Gained: 1780, Survival Points: 4600]

[Items/Equipment Acquired: Jump Kit, Anti-Titan Weapon LG-97 Thunderbolt]

[Special Rewards: Agility +4, Strength +4]

[First clear of the dungeon, obtain SSS rating reward: Pilot's Certificate]

Settlement completed.

It's working!

As soon as Lu Xiu saw the results page, she forgot all about the rewards for clearing the dungeon for the first time and fixed her gaze on the words "Jump Kit".

This was exactly what she wanted from the beginning!

Because he's really handsome!

Thinking of this...

Lu Xiu ignored everything else and started checking the properties of the Jump Kit.

[Jump Kit]

[Rating: S]

[Type: Jumping Device]

[Equipment Slot: Waist]

[Description: A single-soldier gravity interference system that grants the wearer high-speed mobility through plasma jets from a main engine mounted on the waist.]

[Ability: Burst Leap, activates the main engine at full power, performs a burst displacement in any direction (including vertically upward), the maximum displacement distance is affected by the device's energy.]

When running on a wall, the engine automatically switches to lateral thrust mode upon contact with a vertical or near-vertical surface to counteract gravity, allowing the wearer to run at high speed continuously on the wall, with increased movement speed during the run.

The double jump allows for additional aerial lift by utilizing the device's secondary thrust during the jump, and can also be used to forcibly change the direction of aerial motion.

The slide maneuver involves sprinting at high speed and then sliding close to the ground. The engine generates a repulsive field that reduces ground friction, allowing the vehicle to pass through low obstacles. Upper limb movements are not affected during the slide.

Note: The basic control logic of this equipment is consistent with that in the [Titanfall] instance, but in the real environment, there are no auxiliary modes, no tutorial prompts, and no safety restrictions. Please see the attachment for detailed functions and control manual.

[Energy Mechanism: All maneuvers continuously consume energy. Energy is automatically recharged when not in use. Proper energy management is key to maximizing the effectiveness of this equipment.]

[Limitation: Insufficient energy to support sustained flight; the wearer cannot remain airborne for extended periods.]

[Cooldown: None]

[Consumable: None]

[Note: Ultimately, equipment is just an aid; you may not become Pilot, but in any case, please always be a person.]

Really!

The detailed functions and operation logic are consistent with the original!

After reading the attributes, Lu Xiu's beautiful eyes lit up slightly. It was worth all the hard work she put into practicing this when Constructed Instance!

She should be able to use it right away in real life!

Thinking of this...

Lu Xiu took out the props directly and then selected the equipment.

soon.

The Jump Kit appeared on her.

The main motor was fitted to her lower back; it wasn't large, about the size of a small backpack. Its dark gray metal casing overlapped perfectly with the hem of her white T-shirt, and if you didn't look closely, you might mistake it for a strangely shaped fanny pack.

To be honest, this thing would look quite fitting on a fully armed Pilot.

But when worn by a young girl, it creates a subtle sense of incongruity, like a high school student wearing sophisticated military equipment while out shopping.

However, this sense of incongruity did not make it seem comical.

Perhaps it's because the person wearing it is so good-looking that the dark gray metal components appear to be some kind of special accessory.

puff-

Lu Xiu activated the kit, and with a burst of flame, she briefly rose into the air.

A beautiful smile immediately appeared on her face.

It's exactly the same as the operation logic in the game, combining intention with micro-muscle reactions.

Of course, the specific situation may require leaving the Construction Space and trying it out in a real-world location to find out.

After playing for a while and having had her fill, Lu Xiu checked the other rewards.

[Skill Name: Pilot's Certificate]

[Rating: SS]

[Type: Mastery/Passive Skill]

[Description: After completing the full transformation of the Pilot, the system recognizes that the user possesses Pilot- level weapon handling qualifications, permanently removes restrictions on the use of light firearms, and establishes deep compatibility with all technological energy equipment.]

[Effect: Gun Mastery - Ignores system prerequisites for using light firearms. Allows free use of pistols, submachine guns, assault rifles, shotguns, and sniper rifles without needing to meet attribute thresholds, specific buffs, or specific items. Simply pick up and use. Excludes heavy weapons (rocket launchers, Heavy Machine Gun, grenade launchers, etc.)]

And explosive weapons.

Energy Consumption Adaptation - Energy consumption is reduced by 50% when using any technological energy equipment.

[Duration: None]

[Cooldown: None]

[Consumable: None]

[Note: A ghost, an elusive ghost, whose understanding of Jump Kit and mastery of weapons are beyond imagination. She has no respect for the battlefield; no one knows where she will appear, only that every time she appears, she brings carnage.]

Yay!

What a pleasant surprise!

After reading the skill description, Lu Xiu's first thought was, "This is it!"

His proficiency with firearms goes without saying.

You said it works, right? Well, it definitely does.

However, Lu Xiu is currently unsure of its specific uses.

But the second one is amazing! When using any technological energy equipment, energy consumption is reduced by 50%!

This means that when she uses the warp drive, her energy will be more durable, allowing her to fly higher and farther.

It's a perfect match.

good.

very nice.

Lu Xiu looked expectantly at the last reward item.

Unexpectedly.

It turned out to be a special item, just like Emma's White Sheath.

[Special Item: Anti-Titan Weapon LG-97 Thunderbolt]

[Function: After the "Place" function is unlocked at Architect level 10, this weapon can be used for positioning.]

[Note:----She was dismantled as if playing a trick on someone, and she laughed as she stepped over the wreckage. That fleeting Afterimage will never be forgotten.]

"Pass."

After reading it, Lu Xiu tossed it into her backpack. Although the note was still strange, it was still a long way from reaching level 10 Architect, so she decided to ignore it for now.

Lu Xiu carefully collected all the rewards and exited the Construction Space.

The Bai Guang dissipated.

The apartment, which I was gradually becoming familiar with, came into view.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the Chen Capital remains bustling, and the sunset creates a particularly beautiful scene.

Lu Xiu stood in the center of the living room, not in a hurry to find a place to sit down. Instead, like a cat that had been chased, she turned around in place and looked at the teleportation device on her waist.

Then she tried to activate the engine in reality by using her mind in conjunction with her muscle micro-reactions.

Buzz-

A very low-frequency start-up sound rang out in the quiet living room, followed by a slight vibration in my lower back. The engine charging indicator light flashed briefly before going out again.

After confirming that the engine could be started, Lu Xiu returned it to standby mode.

Overall, it felt exactly the same as the feedback in the Construction Space.

But Construction Space is not reality.

While it's possible to construct buildings in Construction Space, it's unlikely to be as complex as in reality most of the time. Moreover, most of the dungeons Lu Xiu constructs are Roleplay Instance, so the equipment simply can't be brought in.

Therefore, to test whether this device works well, we still need to test it in real-world conditions.

But secretly testing it definitely won't work.

After all, this is Chen Capital, the capital.

It would be terrible if it caused unnecessary trouble.

So, I guess I still need to borrow a venue from Yan Fushou?

After careful consideration, Lu Xiu made up her mind and sent a message to Yan Fushou.

After our last meeting.

Lu Xiu then added Yan Fushou as a friend.

[Lu Xiu: Director Yan, are you free?]

After the message was sent.

Lu Xiu casually picked up a cup from the coffee table and took a sip of water.

But he hadn't swallowed the water yet.

The system communication panel popped up.

Reply instantly.

[Yan Fushou: Have you verified that you've cleared the dungeon?]

Lu Xiu was slightly taken aback when she saw the message.

She hasn't even mentioned that she's created a new instance; how does the other party know she's verifying a completed instance?

[Lu Xiu: How did you know I was verifying the completion of the dungeon?]

There was a silence on the other end for about three seconds.

Then he sent two messages in quick succession.

[Yan Fushou: I'll explain this to you later; it's a long story.]

[Yan Fushou: Would it be convenient for you to open the door now?]

Lu Xiu slowly typed a question mark.

[Lu Xiu:???---- Open Gate?]

[Yan Fushou: Yes, Open Gate.]

[Yan Fushou: I'm right at your doorstep.]

Lu Xiu stared at the last message for two seconds.

My doorstep?

Now?

She put down her cup, stood up from the sofa with a head full of questions, and walked towards the entrance. As she passed through the hallway, she habitually closed her eyes, triggering a counter- Visual Mindscape.

Then she suddenly opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes widening.

There was more than one person outside the door.

Many people.

A large number of people.

No, what's going on here?!

Her expression was strange. After hesitating for a moment, she opened the door.

Then her expression froze.

A van full of people was standing in the corridor!

More than twenty!

Yan Fushou stood at the front, his suit jacket wrinkled and one button undone at the collar, looking as if he had been waiting for a long time.

Standing next to her was a middle-aged man in military uniform Lu Xiu didn't recognize, but the man's gaze was so intense it was almost frightening. When he noticed the Jump Kit at her waist, his eyes turned red, whether from excitement or from staying up late, she didn't know.

Li Shengkai, the director of the Dungeon Resource Management Division, was also there. His gaze fell on her face, and he seemed somewhat surprised.

And then there's Jian Li. She remains quiet and composed, her long silver hair cascading over her shoulders. Even standing amidst a crowd, her aloof and independent air remains unchanged—because she's surrounded by rough men, she stands out even more.

Besides these, there were people Lu Xiu didn't recognize at all; some were wearing suits, some were wearing uniforms, and quite a few were wearing military uniforms.

As soon as she Open Gate, more than twenty pairs of eyes stared at her.

Next.

Aside from Jian Li, they all shifted their gazes, staring intently at the dark gray Jump Kit around her waist.

That look in his eyes.

Well, how should I put it?

It's like a group of people who have been starving for three days suddenly seeing a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Lu Xiu: "----"

What are you doing?

Why are there so many people?

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