Chapter 638: Derivative Giant Soldier

After S-16A demonstrated the functions and weaponry of the three types of Derivative Giant Soldier, the cube began to run simulations again according to S-16A's explanation. Upon sensing the feasibility, it said to S-16A.

"Begin production of these three types of Giant Soldier, cease production of the First Generation Giant Soldier, recall the First Generation Giant Soldiers, and perform maintenance and replacements on their weaponry and equipment."

"As you command, Sage."

The cube's data stream then vanished. These S-rank Cyberks looked at one another and began to divide the labor for the task just issued to them.

"The Demon side does not agree to share the materials obtained from the Eighth Defense Zone with us. Do we need to start a war?"

"No rush. The first batch of Derivative Giant Soldiers will be produced soon; at that time, we can use the Demons to conduct battlefield data testing."

"Hmm, at that time we can extract the energy from the Demons' bodies and maximize the utility of their remains."

After leaving the Sage's main building, these Cyberks went their separate ways.

Looking out, the entire Inner City was constantly expanding outward, with all sorts of modules being produced. On the holographic projection in the Central Plaza of the Inner City, the latest Emotion Module was being introduced.

S-16A arrived at a café in the Central Plaza. As soon as S-16A entered the café, a piece of soothing music drifted into S-16A's ears, allowing S-16A's Daily Life Module to get a brief relaxation.

Inside the café, pale yellow light shone on the tables, and a few scattered Cyberks were enjoying the tranquil atmosphere there.

S-16A found a seat by the window and sat down, where S-16A could see the various Cyberks outside busy with their respective work.

A light-green glowing orb flew in front of S-16A. Reaching out to catch the data orb floating in the air, S-16A began to browse the drinks inside.

"Guest, our shop has new arrivals today. The coffee provides a higher energy conversion rate."

At this moment, the café owner saw S-16A selecting a drink but delaying in placing an order, and said in a flat tone.

After hearing the owner's prompt, S-16A released the data orb and said to the café owner.

"Then I shall try the new arrival!"

The café owner tucked the hair on their forehead back, revealing the number "S46AC" on their forehead.

Soon, a pitch-black cup of coffee was placed by S46AC onto a floating tray to the side, and the floating tray flew in front of S-16A.

"Hmm? This taste, it's even better than the previous coffee. How was this achieved?"

S46AC squeezed a smile onto their face without any sense of incongruity and said in a flat tone.

"Ever since the production of Elemental Energy Blocks entered the right track, various energy blocks have brought opportunities for breakthroughs to some operations that had encountered bottlenecks.

This coffee bean was re-cultivated under the combination of Wood Element Energy Block and Earth Element Energy Block."

S-16A did not say anything more and looked outside, letting the Daily Life Module enjoy a moment of peace.

First Defense Zone Inner City Maintenance Area.

"These Giant Soldiers must all be well-maintained; they have only been brought back to rest temporarily."

B497M used lubricating oil to perform maintenance on the Giant Soldier's joints. Dark golden lubricant was seeping out from the gaps in the Giant Soldier's joints, congealing into amber-like solids in the air.

C738Z looked at the seeping, congealed machine oil and said with a tone of confusion.

"The database says this is Organic Synthetic Grease. Does it require special handling?"

Just as their finger touched the congealed grease block, the skin sensor layer suddenly fed back a tactile sensation similar to melting chocolate.

"It's fine. This kind of grease just needs to be cleaned off before use; it is very easy to clean."

B497M glanced at the already congealed grease block, placed the oil can carried on their back onto a shelf to the side, and said to C738Z below.

Not far away, three Cyberk workers were upgrading the Defense Shield of the First Generation Giant Soldiers according to a template.

"After increasing the defense, we need to regulate the energy consumption of the First Generation Giant Soldiers to a certain extent.

E684S, how is the upgrade of the First Generation Giant Soldier's weapon system coming along?"

The Cyberk worker with "E684S" engraved on their forehead paused the tool they were working with and spoke to D864H below.

"The First Generation Giant Soldier's weapon wear is somewhat severe. I will perform the upgrade after patching it up."

Dozens of First Generation Giant Soldiers knelt on the ground, receiving maintenance.

First Defense Zone Inner City Emotion Module Experience Pod.

"Warning: Heartbeat simulation exceeds safety threshold."

Inside the light-gray pod, a Cyberk soldier who had just finished their shift gripped the armrests tightly, recalling everything their Emotion Module had just experienced.

A burst of laughter suddenly erupted from the neighboring pod, and two Engineering Department Cyberks stumbled out, their artificial tear glands still constantly secreting tears.

"A Human actually used their head to hit a tavern's oak barrel after getting drunk. What kind of defense mechanism is that?"

"Hahaha, I don't know, but the Emotion Module is indeed much more relaxed this way."

"Make way! Make way!"

A floating robot carrying a breakfast tray nimbly bypassed the crowd, accurately delivering various foods to the Cyberks in the restaurant.

A Cyberk put food that looked like bread into their mouth, chewed slightly, and said.

"I have to say, the Daily Life Module needs to feel a feeding signal every day to become active. Isn't it better to just add an energy source to the module directly?"

A companion to the side heard their words and explained.

"The purpose of the Daily Life Module is to reduce the wear on specialized modules after we switch to other modules.

And the place where the Daily Life Module differs from other modules is that it requires some behaviors that are normal for it in order to achieve a certain level of relaxation, such as eating, leisure, entertainment, and other activities."

At this time, D-12R, who was wiping a display window, was suddenly tapped on the shoulder; the maintenance worker J-45P was shaking a wrench.

"The third neon tube on your shop door has a poor connection. I've already fixed it. Is there anything else you need me to fix together?"

D-12R saw the neon tube that had returned to brightness and said with a smile.

"Nothing else. Thank you for your help; the energy points have already been transferred to you."

"Very good, remember to find me if you need anything!"

On the other side, watching the energy crops being planted, L-89Q spoke up to remind X-643.

"Wood Element Energy Block cannot directly touch the crop root system."

L-89Q grabbed X-643, who was about to bury the energy block. The silver finger cot popped open and turned into a micro-analyzer, and L-89Q explained.

"Look, the energy concentration is 0.7% over the limit—did you pre-treat it with Earth Element Neutralizer?"

As he spoke, L-89Q demonstrated for X-643; after neutralizing it with the Earth Element, the tender sprout in the soil suddenly bloomed, and a faint energy flowed through the veins on its leaves.