Chapter 7
Zhanlu: "It is not a gang force from the Eight Star System's homeland"
"It shouldn't be," said Fourth Brother, "These mysterious individuals are offering a very low price. The first batch of arms was almost given away for free, only asking the drug den to help gather children aged two to four, one hundred at a time. They have already requested two batches, and it is speculated that they might be conducting some kind of human experimentation. Those mysterious individuals do not allow them to abduct children at the same location, possibly fearing that too many abductions would attract attention, or perhaps they are using this group of fools at the drug den to test biological chips—now this group is running amok throughout the entire star system.
Five years ago, the alliance government secretly dispatched troops to surround the Silver Fortress, deploying only five hundred mechas.
Lin Jingshu took half a step back, unwilling to accept the courtesy, and returned him a perfectly timed smile
Lin Jingshu remained silent, quietly shaking her head
Zhan Lu quietly awaited the conclusion of the Fourth Brother
Rough as iron, unaware of the heat and cold
The hover car doors slid open to the sides, and the old Marshal Woolf of the Allied Forces and the Secretary-General Gerdon got out in succession. Gerdon politely invited the old Marshal to go ahead, while he gracefully held the car door, slightly bending at the waist, and extended his hand to Mrs. Gerdon, Lin Jingshu, inside the car, leaning close to her ear and softly asking: "Are you still feeling unwell?"
As his voice faded, the doors and windows of the bar closed simultaneously, and the indoor temperature rapidly rose, creating a barrier like a copper wall and iron roof that isolated the cold morning of Beijing from the outside
Lin Jingheng does not rely on a mech to command the Silver Fortress, and it is only natural that Zhanlu does not accept the link. Linking with you worthless individuals is an insult to the mech. The mental threshold is insufficient, and bloodline? How could you even think of that!" The old marshal said coldly, then turned to Lin Jingshu with a polite detachment, "Madam Geden, there is no need for you to try. Your health is not good, and you have not received military training, making you susceptible to being injured by Zhanlu. Allowing your beauty to be harmed would be an unparalleled loss for Capital Star. I apologize for the trouble of having you come all this way, please."
First Galaxy, Silver Fortress
Fourth Brother poured himself a cup of overnight coffee and rummaged through the refrigerator to find a sandwich—a specialty of the Eighth Star System. He held it up to examine it but could not discern what was inside. He didn't care much and, with the door wide open against the cold wind, began to nibble on it, casually tossing some mealworms to the lizard.
General Li, the new commander of the Silver Fortress, came out early to greet the Marshal and the Secretary-General and his wife, waiting by the roadside. Two rows of guards stood in formation behind him, their military appearance strict and orderly, all young and handsome with slender waists and long legs. However, upon closer inspection, there was something slightly off, as these guards were too uniformly handsome; apart from the numbers on their uniforms, they seemed almost like they had hatched from the same egg, making one feel a sense of discomfort from their overwhelming attractiveness at a glance. But upon closer inspection, there was something slightly off, as these guards were too uniformly handsome; apart from the numbers on their uniforms, they seemed almost like they had hatched from the same egg, making one feel a sense of discomfort from their overwhelming attractiveness at a glance.
Zhanlu took away his extremely mediocre breakfast, spilled the overnight coffee, brewed a new cup, and reheated the sandwich: "You interrogated the spider"
The old marshal interrupted him in a neutral tone: "This is indeed a solution. I will write a letter to the Alliance Council and request them to send an artificial intelligence to oversee the Silver Fortress. From now on, robots will command robots in battle, which is both civilized and convenient, saving us from the constant scheming and intrigue."
What is the concept of one hundred mechas
Fourth Brother : `` ... ... ''
The old marshal stepped forward, reached out to touch the body of the Zhanlu, placed his hand on the hatch, and tentatively said: "Requesting connection"
Zhan Lu stated solemnly: "Yes, there is a significant positive correlation between eating cold food in the wind and gastrointestinal issues"
General Li specially brought a team of robot models to welcome guests, intending to showcase his flexibility and adaptability. However, he was publicly ridiculed by the old marshal, and had no choice but to lead the way with a downcast expression, no longer daring to speak up.
Fourth Brother sat in silence for a moment: "Who put this on the agenda?"
The entire underground space first emitted a "hum," and then the sound wave frequency quickly moved beyond the range of human hearing, resembling a silent roar that echoed outward like ocean waves. At the same time, the old marshal felt an overwhelming sense of pressure bearing down on him, as if the dormant mech were a trapped beast, ready to open its eyes and devour once awakened
Zhan Lu let out an "oh," taking away the fourth brother's utensils and empty cup: "Then I will remove this arrangement from your schedule later"
He did not see his "delicate" wife glance back at Zhanlu, her crow-feather-like eyelashes lowered, concealing a hint of her enigmatic smile
The old marshal was suddenly startled, quickly releasing his grip and taking a few steps back before steadying himself
"Am I just full and overindulging?" Fourth Brother downed the coffee in one gulp
Fourth Brother absentmindedly ate his processed breakfast and then said: "There is no rush. If it is foreign pirates who intend to do something, the poison nest should merely be a probe of their intentions, and they will come knocking sooner or later. Before that happens, it is best to clarify what that biological chip actually is"
The tavern is clean, and the spider is no longer present
I will do my utmost to assist Principal Lu," Zhan Lu paused and said, "By the way, will you be attending Principal Lu's opening ceremony today as invited?
Since the passing of General Lin, Lin Jingzhu, like her brother, has chosen to disable most of the functions of the Eden.
The marshal is a veteran figure, and upon seeing this ceremonial display, he frowned. General Li quietly explained: "The Silver Ten Guards have dwindled significantly, and the others... those are all the offspring of the powerful and wealthy, unruly and difficult to manage. For the safety of the First Star System, I have brought in a batch of androids. Take a look at this model..."
Fourth Brother casually dismissed him: "That thing from yesterday was stained with blood and was very dirty, so I disposed of it."
Secretary-General Gerdon exclaimed in admiration: "This is 'Zhanlu'."
The mechanical hand on the wall remained dormant, and he took it upon himself to shave his beard and change his clothes. Subsequently, he opened the windows and front and back doors of the "Broken Tavern"
Fourth Brother seemed to be captivated by something, gazing out the window without turning back: "No."
Zhan Lu: "However, I noticed that you have changed your clothes"
The sound of the wind and the chill pass through the hall, and the stars in Beijing have awakened from the shivering cold night
The Eden Network was not built in a day; it initially had limited applications, allowing people to control household appliances and play holographic games. Over the course of a long century, the gradually maturing technology incrementally added convenience to people's daily lives, as individuals continuously opened their authorizations, much like the ancient Earth inhabitants who installed numerous applications on their mobile phones
Gordon said: "You grant open authorization, allowing Eden to help you adjust the balancer"
Fourth Brother spoke directly: "Three months ago, at the outskirts of the Eighth Star System, the Poison Nest encountered a group of unidentified individuals. These individuals claimed to possess one hundred mechas and two armed starships, and they wanted to negotiate a deal for military arms. The chip was brought by this group; when implanted in the heart, it can not only influence people and artificial intelligence within a radius of two hundred meters at will, but it can also turn them into invulnerable superhumans—at least, to my knowledge, Eden does not have such capabilities"
It is nearly perfect, nearly resplendent, with its cold body shimmering like a slumbering giant dragon
General Li's face alternated between red and white.
This person, known as Fourth Brother, has never been very lively even when full of energy. After staying up all night, he still does not appear listless. He is like a pine tree, unaffected by the wind, frost, rain, or snow, and remains the same in both spring and clear weather.
A group of people entered the Silver Fortress, descending directly underground to the deepest part. The Marshal used the highest authority of the Alliance forces to unlock seven sealed gates. As the last heavy metal door slowly lifted, a massive mech came into view for everyone.
Marshal
The sounds of people outside gradually rise, with the hurried footsteps of passersby, the loud scolding of flustered housewives, the foul language imitated by unruly children, and the honking of "Ri Ke Yun Che" every five minutes. This is the unique vitality of the Eighth Star System
In today's world, openness, inclusiveness, frankness, and freedom of expression are undoubtedly considered politically correct. Apart from a few devout religious individuals who believe that asceticism can refine oneself, only Lin Jingheng and his Silver Ten Guards have shielded the Eden. This was, in fact, a "crime" attributed to General Lin during his lifetime; those who criticized him claimed he harbored malicious intentions and was far from upright. After his death, however, it transformed into a "merit," with the Allied government specifically writing an article stating that he "embraced suffering as a pioneer to temper the steel army." It is only Lin Jingheng and his Silver Ten Guards who have shielded the Eden; this was, in fact, a "crime" attributed to General Lin during his lifetime; those who criticized him claimed he harbored malicious intentions and was far from upright. After his death, however, it transformed into a "merit," with the Allied government specifically writing an article stating that he "embraced suffering as a pioneer to temper the steel army."
The "Mental Network Protection Law" stipulates that every application in the Eden must fully inform citizens of the potential for privacy disclosure and obtain citizens' authorization before linking. However, these notifications are often excessively detailed, sometimes exceeding one hundred thousand words, and people generally tend to overlook them. After all, since the establishment of Eden, legislation and regulation have been quite strict, and there have been no scandals involving the leakage of user privacy.
The old marshal waved his hand, brushing aside General Li's obsequious gesture, his murky eyes fixed on him as he spoke slowly and deliberately: "260 years, the collusion of new interstellar terrorism and pirate groups, Lin Jingheng was ordered to go into battle, and in the most famous campaign, he single-handedly invaded fifteen enemy mechs, forcibly taking over their permissions—at the same time.
There is no way; such a beauty, even if it is merely an inanimate object placed in the home, can evoke feelings in a person after a long gaze
As dawn was just breaking, the fourth brother meticulously washed his hands three times, and after finishing, he thought for a moment before casually wiping his face.
General Li said, slightly bowing to Ms. Chonglin: "You are the only blood relative of Jingheng, sharing the excellent genes from the same source, which may perhaps move Zhanlu"
Lin Jingshu chose to commemorate her deceased brother in this manner, which is quite similar to Ru Su's approach. Gedeng had no objections and kindly offered her half of his arm, allowing her to lean against him for rest. His tenderness seemed somewhat performative in the context of the Silver Fortress, yet it also conveyed genuine feelings—regardless of any past grievances between the Secretary-General and the former General Lin, he still held deep feelings for Lin Jingshu.
You should not have breakfast in the cold wind, as it may lead to gastrointestinal issues. Three hours later, the azure pendant hanging on the wall transformed back into a handsome man.
The Secretary-General originally came just to make an appearance, not genuinely wanting to help. He was pleased to watch the military in a state of helplessness, and without saying a word, he took Lin Jingzhu by the hand and left the Baiyin Fortress, following the old marshal's brisk pace.
Indeed, General Li seems to be afraid of waking something, instinctively lowering his voice, "Jingheng... after that, no one could awaken Zhanlu again. It rejects all mental connections, including those from the Eden. Zhanlu is a treasure of humanity, the banner of the Silver Fortress. We do not wish to cause artificial damage or force a connection, but in recent years, interstellar pirates have become increasingly rampant, and the Alliance truly needs it. There was no other way but to ask Lady Geden for assistance with this matter.
Lin Jingshu's expression was not very pleasant as she nodded slightly. Traveling from Capital Star to Silver Fortress, if one did not want to take thirteen days like General Lin did back in the day, one had to rely on transition. It has always been common to experience motion sickness on vehicles, and it is not unusual for Ms. Lin to suffer from interstellar transition sickness.
Same universe time, Eighth Galaxy, Beijing β Star