Chapter 7, Sky Net
Although this system has faced strong criticism from politicians led by representatives of the common people since its introduction, it has nonetheless been retained in the absence of a better solution
In this regard, individuals with high levels of mental intensity possess an unparalleled absolute advantage in utilizing computer equipment
Indeed, if one seeks fun, that is certainly the place to go. Schneider shrugged and said, "Everyone here is a novice, it's not interesting."
Either 286 cannot bear the high-speed operation, leading to a complete breakdown
Fang Mingwei lay down, adjusted to a comfortable position, and took out his sensor to wear it.
Hey... how are you? Here, or should we go to the intermediate area? A hand was placed on my shoulder; without asking, it must be Schneider.
Compared to downstairs, there are exactly one hundred game pods arranged neatly here, most of which are empty. In the adjacent休息区, two people are sitting and chatting about something.
Intermediate Zone? Yes, I can already enter the Intermediate Zone. Fang Mingwei murmured, had it not been for Schneider's reminder, he truly would not have thought of this layer with Tu Shu.
SkyNet is the largest wireless network for humanity. Within this network, the largest area is the Ordinary Zone, where the individuals active are ordinary people whose mental strength or physical abilities range from level 2 to level 5, surpassing the majority of the population.
Not interested?" Schneider looked at Fang Mingwei with the gaze of someone examining a prehistoric monster, suddenly smiled, and pulled him towards the elevator of the experimental building again, saying: "My friend, come and give it a try, I believe you will become enamored with it, just as one becomes enamored with a beautiful and captivating woman.
If these two computers are connected to the same network line, the only consequence will be that the user of the Pentium computer cannot tolerate the snail-like speed and ends up damaging the computer
Intermediate Zone
Level 16, this is a beautiful dream for all humanity. Whether in terms of physical abilities or mental levels, once one reaches this level, one can no longer simply be referred to as human
Fang Mingwei's face immediately turned red, but he was also taken aback by the high expenses here. One thousand credit points, he secretly cursed in his heart, that was his living expenses for an entire month. Wasn't this clearly a robbery?
In order to address this phenomenon, the United Human Alliance attempted countless methods, ultimately deciding to adopt a hierarchical system
No wonder so many people want to use the gaming pod to log into the SkyNet. Indeed, after experiencing the difference between the two, logging in directly with a sensor becomes an almost unbearable task
Powerful mental strength enables them to withstand the intense impact caused by the high-speed operation of the light brain. To put it in simpler terms, they are akin to a batch of the latest Pentium computers, while the vast majority of humans with a mental strength level below five are comparable to the oldest 286 models.
Schneider was taken aback, clearly encountering such a situation for the first time. He quickly said, "Oh, I apologize; it should be my treat. Please feel free to use it."
With the advancement of technology, human development has also reached a climax. Thousands of years of natural selection have gradually widened the gap in physical constitution, neural response, and mental strength among humans
Schneider was clearly a regular here, as he directly led Fang Mingwei into the VIP room on the eighteenth floor
Although standardized sensors are provided in the gaming pods, the vast majority of people playing outside bring their own personal products. As long as the sensor's interface is connected to the gaming pod, everything will function without any issues
The next level up is the intermediate zone with a mental intensity ranging from 6 to 10, followed by the advanced zone from 11 to 15, and finally, the legendary special zone above level 16, which is said to exist only in legends
The testing building certainly has advanced testing chambers, but on the eighteenth floor, there is also the most luxurious gaming chamber from the planet Karim.
At this level of humanity, if equipped with suitable gear, they have become powerful enough to challenge a starship one-on-one. Once an individual's strength reaches this standard, that person can no longer be dealt with by a single starship
If only sensors are used, although the same scene can be observed at the same location, the user experiences merely a visual effect. Moreover, the quality of the image is akin to that of the earliest twelve-inch black-and-white televisions compared to today's highest-definition plasma televisions, which is fundamentally worlds apart
After all, it was his first time in such a high-end place, and Fang Mingwei felt somewhat at a loss. However, Schneider, who was well aware of his seventh-level mental strength, had no intention of mocking him; instead, he provided careful guidance.
As Schneider lay down in the adjacent gaming pod, he saw Fang Mingwei outside, smiling and waving at him. He immediately reopened the pod cover, which had barely been closed for half a minute, and asked in confusion, "What’s the matter?"
Fang Mingwei moved slightly, and then he no longer resisted. Not to mention that he originally had a great curiosity about this, even if he truly did not want to try, with his level 2 physical skills, once he was caught by Schneider, who was at level 5, he would have no chance to escape.
Schneider greeted them, and Fang Mingwei had already recognized that these two were also prominent figures in the academy
Entering the game pod clumsily, Fang Mingwei took out his magnetic card and swiped it at the slot, only to hear a very pleasant synthetic female voice say: "Sir, we apologize, but your card has a balance of less than 1,000 credit points, and you are temporarily unable to use this game pod. Please forgive us."
Waving a hand, it seemed I could feel a gentle breeze blowing. Taking a deep breath, it was as if I caught a faint scent of jasmine. I sighed inwardly, truly a luxury!
However, it is reassuring that the number of individuals who reach this level is quite limited, to the extent that it can be described as a rare occurrence.
Although connecting to the SkyNet requires only a simple set of sensors, to enjoy a highly simulated environment akin to reality, such a gaming pod is indispensable
Fang Mingwei lowered his head and said in a voice that could not be any lower: "Schneider, I forgot to bring my credit card."
With a satisfied smile, Fang Mingwei returned to the gaming pod. Indeed, the card slot beside him slowly retracted, indicating that someone had already made a payment for this gaming pod
Of course, this reasoning cannot be shared with anyone. He could only find an answer that he himself did not fully believe: "I have never played any mecha series games, um, I am not very interested in this."
The familiar scene appeared before him once again, and Fang Mingwei knew that he had successfully arrived in the virtual world within the SkyNet.