Chapter Seven, The Mechanical Gospel
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Her hands tightly grasped the Gospel in her possession
This outdated creation from a bygone era had already been eliminated before the void storm
The quantum brain and all biochemical machinery have been completely conquered in this grand sermon
He accepted the item handed over by the other party
Much like the melodic recitative of an opera, it is imbued with an inexplicable and eerie beauty, as well as a sense of seduction
Tell this 'strange person'
So... child, are you willing to pay the price to receive this mechanical gospel, this blessing of steel
Strike the bell once, push the lever, and start the piston and engine
Evaporate! Burn! Forge!
Just like a fully charged motor, it is also like an engine filled with fuel
Therefore, it seems somewhat unreasonable not to cooperate a little
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The story of humans caught in the middle, forced to embark on the three ultimate paths of machinery, psychic abilities, and genetics
It is even more unimaginable what kind of currency would be required for such an existence
This is also an unavoidable situation
Thus, Elizabeth trembled as she held the holy scripture in her hands and said with utmost reverence: "Flesh and blood are frail, steel is eternal"
In the spirit of "the customer is always right," it is possible that in the future, we may need this foreigner to contribute significantly to our consumption.
O great spirit of the myriad machines
It is merely a preliminary encounter
An object that appears to be a circular table
The entire world is silent and dark
The backdrop of the stars is the future era, where ancient evil gods in the universe awaken
Many players rely on working in games to earn a living
Past cases have already proven the existence of evil deities or similar entities emerging from the void
Open it, and you will see the truth
She is completely submissive in this grand hymn
In the midst of the electric light, the road gradually becomes clear
On the ground, the once-mighty offspring of the evil god has left no trace behind.
The voice of the strange being, grand and eerie, echoed directly within Elizabeth's electronic cochlea, transforming into a stream of information, broadcasted from the quantum mainframe, and was directly perceived by her brain
It exists, yet it does not exist
Therefore, Ling Ping'an would not rashly interrupt the other party's fantasies
Open it, and a whole new world is right before your eyes
Thank you for your kindness, two hundred and twenty-five yuan
The countless turrets are its glory, and the roaring engines are its preaching
Selling the books and making money, so that tomorrow morning I can have an extra bowl of tofu pudding, is the right principle
She held the flashlight and walked back in the direction she came from
The immersion is truly profound! Ling Ping'an looked at the foreigner in front of him and exclaimed
Ultimately, the federation has always been a land of etiquette... he thought: "Moreover, this foreign woman does not seem like the type who would default on her debts..."
It is all beyond human comprehension and cannot be interpreted.
May I ask how I should earn the money you require
At this moment, her quantum brain suddenly transmitted a stream of information to the brain
Suddenly, her quantum brain began to overload wildly
She took the pen that was handed to her
But she had no choice and could only passively accept
Praise the machinery, praise the steel
However, since she is willing to do so
That is the mechanical temple and paradise
Perhaps... she looked at the flashlight in her hand: "In the future, I can still hold it and walk into the mist again, seeking help from the bookstore owner, receiving His gifts and assistance"
Because she had no idea what the "currency" that the strange person in front of her was asking for was
The engine roars, the hydraulic press forges, and the scalding solution flows from the massive crucible
Upon seeing that stream of information, Elizabeth took a deep breath; she had no choice but to accept the options presented by the main brain
She is willing to assume the debt and vows to bring back enough money in the future to repay it
Then, he turned around, and in the pitch-black eye sockets, the flickering sparks gradually faded away
Therefore, he tried his best to imitate the tone used by players of "The Stars" in discussions on the forum
The path of steel is materialistic, for machinery is the truth
Then, he looked at the other person and handed over the pen: "Sign here!" he said, pointing to a blank space on the notebook.
However, the letters and numbers engraved on the ring were incomprehensible to him
Is it really necessary to be so exaggerated? Ling Ping couldn't help but complain in her heart: "It's just a game..."
He chuckled lightly and extended his hand: "The total is two hundred and twenty-five yuan"
The tone of the eccentric person continued to rise
In the cochlear implant, echoes of low murmurs resonate
A mediocre student graduating from an ordinary Category B university like Ling Ping'an can only recognize the twenty-four letters of the alphabet
Lowering her head, she saw the silver-white cover, where words flowed like molten steel, gradually appearing on the cover, simultaneously engraving the title of the book deep within her mind, even leaving a mark directly in the quantum main brain beneath the frontal lobe of her brain
The strange person watched her finish signing her name, then took the evil god crystal and ring she handed over, placing them in what seemed to be a drawer.
Then, he took out a notebook from the counter
Elizabeth was completely unable to control herself
A grand sound emanated directly from the cochlear implant, transmitting straight to Elizabeth's brain
A青色 crystal of unknown material, approximately the size of a goose egg
The biochemical mechanical components that had long been dormant within the body are being rebooted one by one
However, the so-called evil gods and ancient extraterrestrial civilizations are just ATMs and equipment providers for players.
Thus, she raised her head, looking at the parent bird like a fledgling, and pleaded: "Please be sure to impart this gospel to me!"
Their behavior, their thinking, and even their purpose and existence.
However, upon careful consideration, in such a vast world, is it really problematic for some peculiarities to arise
"Dear guest, this is the holy scripture of steel, the gospel of machinery!" Ling Ping'an smiled as he handed the collection of settings in his hand to the plump sheep in front of him, eagerly promoting it.
The cover of the book is shaking slightly.
She nervously watched the strange person as he approached her step by step, and then handed over the book.
Open it, the ceaseless machinery will bestow its favor upon you
What is your name
The Mechanical Gospel
After organizing his thoughts a bit, Ling Ping'an smiled and said: "Of course, it is to use machinery and steel to seize from the evil god and his minions!"
This left her as if struck by lightning
He is the Holy Father, the Holy Mother, and the Holy Spirit
She knows that this may very well be the legendary contract
The bell tolls three times
If it is possible to achieve this, what difference does it make even if it means collaborating with more terrifying entities
Her quantum mainframe immediately went into a frenzy of alarms
She finally realized that she was facing a choice that was crucial to her life and death
I will certainly comply with your will
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She can only make a desperate attempt
Elizabeth took the flashlight that was handed to her
Open it, and you will see the truth
This revived Elizabeth's already mechanized mind, bringing it back to a state of excitement
More steam rivets are He
Let us sing praises together
The grand aria completely captivated and subdued Elizabeth
Anyone who rashly attempts to understand Them will only meet one fate – to be distorted by that mad thought
Ling Ping'an looked at the foreign woman in front of him, who seemed to be completely absorbed in her role to the point of madness. He shrugged slightly and then said, "Then let it be this way"
Accompanying the awakening of these ancient evil gods, there are also their enemies returning from the distant starry river
Elizabeth's Quantum Mastermind, a Frenzied Analysis
I can only temporarily offset these two items for you
He ... ... "Elizabeth looked at the strange man in awe: 'He must be the enemy of the Void Evil God!'"
More is better, and bigger is beautiful
Ling Ping'an softly said: "The gospel of machinery is not priceless, just as the roar of the engine and the start of the turbine both require fuel"
Elizabeth ... ... '' The other party seemed to hesitate for a moment before responding
would be willing to accept her humble devotion and promise to give her a chance to raise the 'money' He needs
Then, bowing once more to that strange person, I tightly gripped the book in my hands and walked out of this bizarre and magical bookstore
The entire person instantly became invigorated
However, one must always be cautious of others.
Thus, he nodded his head
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This is the only way out
Although it is still unclear what currency He specifically desires
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Or rather, is the currency that He desires the currency understood by humanity
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The captivating words of the strange man echoed within Elizabeth's biochemical nano-cochlea
Each of the nanobiochemical machines seems to possess a form of intelligence, transmitting an incalculable amount of information back to the central brain with fervor
You are the master who forges all things, and also the apocalypse that destroys everything
Elizabeth felt the sound transformed into a stream of information, trembling as she replied: "I am willing!"
Open it, and a whole new world is right before your eyes
Since the other party has become so deeply involved in the role
Just by looking at that book, Elizabeth inexplicably felt a sense of reverence and admiration
In her eyes, she saw pairs of sinister pupils emerging from that book
Ling Ping'an thought for a moment, took a flashlight from the drawer, and handed it to the other person: "The fog outside is a bit thick, take this... and head home early!"
The gospel of machinery is not priceless, just as the roar of an engine and the start of a turbine both require fuel
Clutching the mechanical gospel tightly in her hands, Elizabeth began to breathe heavily with anxiety
Thus, Elizabeth bowed deeply with the utmost respect and said, "I shall certainly comply with your wishes"
He is One, and He is also the All
She seems to have immersed herself even deeper into the role
She took out the Evil God Crystal from her own body
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Ling Ping'an looked at the foreign woman in front of him, who was holding the "Stars: Official Setting Collection of Mechanical Ascension," and suddenly felt a surge of chuunibyou spirit as he declared: "Flesh is weak and suffering, steel is eternal"
I am very sorry!" Elizabeth said, trying to slow her voice as much as possible, speaking with immense tension: "The 'money' you want, I do not have on me...
Homage to the Gatling Bodhisattva as well!
As she finished writing the last letter, she seemed to be utterly exhausted, her whole body losing strength
Soon, she arrived at the place where she had stepped on the Moon Demon Child before.
Elizabeth nodded vigorously and then asked, "May I ask how I should earn the 'money' you require?"
This strange being, very likely the existence of the evil god among evil gods, has finally revealed its fangs
Can His currency be understood by humanity
But she still answered it
After the interruption ended, the information conveyed to Elizabeth's brain was nothing but a hymn of praise.
Only the light emitted by the flashlight in her hand
The pale blue crystal is round and smooth, exuding an artistic beauty
The strong light illuminates, and the road ahead gradually becomes clear
We should walk in His way, just as machinery moves upon the earth, engines roaring, steel being forged
Yuan
That is the spirit of ten thousand affairs
He is very clear and understands well that players who are deeply immersed in the game need to have their interests and preferences accommodated as much as possible
This flashlight is merely a token of proof
Money
Hmm? Ling Ping'an furrowed his brow, having never heard of this country. However, among foreign nations, there are not many that the general public of the federation can recognize entirely
Where are you from
Steel is eternal, machinery is immortal
Ling Ping'an looked at the item that was handed over.
Elizabeth gazed at the strange figure, observing the head that was shrouded in mist, where flickering sparks of light gradually brightened within the dark eye sockets
In a moment of distraction, Elizabeth was stripped of all her intellect
Why bother with other people's affairs?
He leaned out to take a look outside the door, and the thick fog remained as before
It is also humanity's last hope
The touch is that of cold, cruel steel.
Although it is said that Ling Ping'an can allow her to take the book and come back to pay tomorrow
Because she has known that she has found the truth and knows the true savior
This is the title of the book
She trembled as she cautiously opened the cover
United States of America
Especially the purpose of bringing more customers to consume
She took off the wristwatch she always carried with her from her wrist
Eradicating the evil gods, eliminating their minions, and restoring the world to its rightful path is the ultimate ideal of every human being
I am willing to exchange everything for it
Apart from this, the impression and understanding of foreign countries is truly pitiful
A book that appears to be wrapped in some kind of metal
I hope to obtain your permission to sell this Gospel, the Holy Book of Mechanical Truth, to me
Of course, it is to use machinery and steel to seize from the evil god and his minions
A materialistic world
Elizabeth seemed to be immersed in a world of steel
At this moment, the voice of the strange person echoed once again in the electronic cochlea
The bell tolls twice, the button is pressed, the engine ignites, the turbine is lit, life is injected
Looking at the outstretched hand
Indeed, there is none
Ling Ping'an looked extremely satisfied
So, child, are you willing to pay the price to receive the enlightenment of this gospel and the blessing of steel?" Ling Ping'an gently persuaded, in his view, this collection of settings, priced at only 225 yuan, is truly a fair price
The foreign woman, upon merely hearing it, began to tremble
Indeed, the judgment of the main brain is correct
Elizabeth watched as the strange man gradually emerged from the dark abyss back into the light
Because it is indeed a concrete truth
But ... ...
Then, trembling, she handed over these two items, the only things she could currently take out
His heart is vast enough to embrace all believers, and His supreme power is sufficient to protect any follower
And she has not tasted these two emotions for a long time
What a sacred tribute
This is precisely the issue that concerns her the most
Ling Ping'an looked at the foreign woman
Ling Ping'an stepped forward, resembling a charlatan, and continued to deceive: "The path of steel is materialistic, for machinery is the truth"
I hope that this strange person will be as the mastermind has speculated
The countless turrets are His glory, and the roar of the engines is His preaching
It is the Holy Father, the Holy Mother, and the Holy Spirit
Elizabeth
Thus, she picked up the pen and left her name in this booklet
She turned her head, and the light in the depths of the mist seemed to have extinguished
Her pitiful appearance made him feel somewhat soft-hearted
Thick fog enveloped the entire world, making it impossible for her to discern the direction
Yet it also seems as if I have been liberated, my entire being filled with joy
I assure you, and I swear, that in the future, I will come with sufficient money to repay your great kindness and virtue today
When it appeared again, the strange person already had a book in hand
Ling Ping'an listened to the questions posed by the foreign woman in front of him, knowing that she was still immersed in her own world
Thus, Ling Ping'an smiled and said: "Child, to receive the gospel of this machinery, the blessing of steel, you must offer your most precious treasure!"
So, he shrugged his shoulders and noted it down in his notebook
Elizabeth looked at the booklet-like object being handed to her with trepidation
The main brain seemed to be invaded by something, experiencing a momentary freeze at that instant
We should walk on its path, just as machines traverse the earth, engines roaring, steel being forged
It seems that an engine is roaring, and the turbine is burning
She trembled uncontrollably, becoming excited
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After all, foreign language majors in the federal domestic context have traditionally been pursued by diplomats or employees of foreign trade enterprises.
It is more steamed and riveted!
In a daze, Elizabeth instinctively turned on the flashlight in her hand
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Homage to the Gatling Bodhisattva, it is He!
I must say, this tactic is indeed very effective
The deities born from steel, the immortals that live forever within machinery
She does not quite understand the function of this thing
What a wonderful hymn
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Elizabeth thought, "In order to leave here, I must obtain the token and permission from the bookstore owner"
Remember to come early to redeem it! The strange person reminded.
Because, at the very least, it is still a choice
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Open it, the ceaseless machinery will bestow its favor upon you
Does such an existence require currency
Therefore, it is only reasonable to collect some collateral
This is the sacred scripture of steel, the gospel of machinery! In the grand and sacred words, that book was handed to Elizabeth, an irresistible force compelling her to accept it