The Second Holy See, in various regions.
Players who obtained the robotic arm erupted in unison in celebration.
Finally, finally I have a suit of armor to wear!
Many of them had long envied Gungnir's standard equipment.
However, as a special unit directly under Ed, Gungnir's armor is not available to players (actually due to a lack of technical support).
The four power systems are the official paths to growth, so naturally some people will prefer the mechanical aspect.
Moreover, many of these players were initially drawn in by the promotional video " Narrow Road " released a few months ago.
The battle between Full Metal Knight Xilǐ'er and the cyborg merchant Gray is still unforgettable for them.
What could be more anticipated than a clash like this?
Many players still revisit this video every now and then.
At this moment, the players who had already obtained the mechanical arms had gathered in twos and threes. Some of them found friends to brainstorm and think about how to reattach the thing to their flesh and blood after they cut off their own arms.
Another group of players shared a similar sentiment to [ Lion Hidden in the Eyes ] --
Why must the old arm be discarded when a new one is installed?
That doesn't make sense.
They've had enough of living with one head and two arms; it's time for them to experience having one head, three arms, or even more.
It's just an experiment, isn't it?
Don't be afraid!
Even if I die, it doesn't matter, as long as the robotic arm is still there, Nora, who will install the arms for everyone, can still provide support.
With this idea in mind, creative players quickly transformed their simple cabins or rental rooms into operating rooms that were utterly unsanitary.
One after another, experiments that sent chills down the spines of those Stained Ones began to unfold slowly under the cover of night...
Near the castle, Steady and Sure Biology Laboratory.
[ Backstabbing Expert ] Kicks the door open:
"Aha, I'm back! Senior brother, you have no idea how much effort I put in to barely manage to snag two..."
Before his foot could even land, [ Backstabbing Expert ] saw [ Evergreen Tree ] staring at him with murderous eyes.
"Guide, guide, guide..."
His expression stiffened for a moment, then he very naturally placed the two mechanical arms in front of the other person, and then, in a perfunctory manner, clasped his hands in a fist salute.
"This is the donation I brought from home this time. Please accept it..."
The [ Evergreen Tree ] waved its hand somewhat impatiently:
"Stop nitpicking the words, let's take a look at how this thing works."
After saying that, the three of them quickly sat down in a circle and began to examine the details of the two different types of robotic arms from the inside out.
Unfortunately, all three were purely biological experts, with only a superficial understanding of mechanics.
They could understand the simple mechanical structures, but the more detailed parts were a bit of a mystery to them.
After careful inspection, the three confirmed that even the expensive replacement suit did not contain anything resembling a neural link device.
So here's the question: mounting this thing on your shoulder doesn't seem difficult, but how exactly do you drive and operate it?
Where does its energy come from?
How does it receive and respond to information?
[ Dawn Ah ] thought for a moment and made a suggestion:
"Teacher, should I call [ Traditional Eccentric Wheel ] over for a consultation? He works in the mechanical field and has been to the Great Labyrinth City; he should have some relevant experience."
"Okay, it's getting dark. If he lives far away, you could try asking him to meet up tomorrow..."
[ Evergreen Tree ] was about to add a few more words of advice when suddenly a jarring semi-transparent text box appeared in his field of vision:
[Abnormal damage detected in the body. Automatically executing the consciousness ejection program. Countdown: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...]
A look of surprise flashed across the [ Evergreen Tree's ] face, and it only had time to look at its two students before saying:
"I'm logging off. Something's happened outside."
In the large room filled with single hospital beds, [ Evergreen Tree ] awoke.
He ripped off the gaming helmet from his head, transforming back into the calm and collected Professor Li.
A young man dressed in black was carefully observing him by the bedside. When he saw the professor wake up, he couldn't hide his relief, his expression serious with a hint of guilt.
"Professor, I'm sorry to wake you up in this way..."
He threw the blood-stained lancet into the medical waste bin at his feet and handed a medical bandage to the other person.
The old professor pressed it against the small wound on the back of his hand and asked with a serious expression:
"This method of waking us up was agreed upon beforehand. No need for apologies, just tell us what happened."
"We'll discuss this on the way; it might require your personal trip."
"Swish! Swish!"
The curtains on either side of the professor's bed were simultaneously pulled open, and [ Dawn Ah ] and [ Backstabbing Expert ], back to reality, looked at the teacher in unison. After confirming that he was alright, their expressions quickly relaxed.
They weren't worried about anything else, but their advisor was so old, it was hard to say whether playing such a stimulating game would be harmless to his health.
Seeing the other person get out of bed and tidy their clothes with great energy, the two felt a huge weight lifted from their hearts.
Upon seeing that the professor's two trusted confidants (major threats) had also woken up, the young man in black put down the unopened disposable blood collection needle in his hand:
"Let's all come together, the three of you. We can talk about the details as we walk."
The group of four walked through a corridor lined with single hospital beds, passing one sleeping player after another.
At this very moment, there are a full one hundred people playing the game in this single room, or more precisely, there are ninety-seven people remaining.
They come from all walks of life in this country, and each of them is a leader in their own field.
But the professor was the one who was forcibly awakened, not these people, which made him a little suspicious.
"There is an emergency that our emergency response team is currently unable to handle effectively. It is necessary to consult with several people before making a decision."
The man in black turned and glanced at the three of them:
"Does any of the three of you get airsick?"
All three shook their heads.
The young man in black handed them three tablets that he had been carrying under his arm, then quickly stepped forward and opened a large door.
A biting wind blew in through the door, and a helicopter was already on standby on the ground outside.
The young man in black helped the professor onto the helicopter, and Li Yu and Lü Yang followed him up.
Besides the pilot and the four others, there was also the middle-aged captain in black who had established contact with the three of them long ago.
"To the airport."
He stubbed out his cigarette and gave the driver the order.