Chapter 182: Basic Model Mecha T301

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6.

Zhang Jie knew he definitely wouldn't get any answer, so he continued to look up the entries.

This spaghetti code... what other choice do I have?

There's a saying that's very true: when a string of code can run, you shouldn't worry about why it runs; otherwise, if you change it, it will crash.

As expected of spaghetti code, there's no way around it; this simulator of mine must choose a negative buff.

It's obvious that if you choose "Spaghetti Code II", the situation gets worse; what's the difference between a mechanical body and not being able to swap parts and junk?

No matter how awesome the other entries are, this "Spaghetti Code II" is directly locked with the word "trash".

"And then... 'Mechanical Descent of the Gods'?"

Regarding this entry, Zhang Jie had no clue.

Generally speaking, "Mechanical Deity" refers to a dramatic performance technique, meaning when the plot reaches an unsolvable impasse, a powerful being suddenly appears and forcibly revives the plot.

But the explanation in the entry is quite interesting: vague, but after all it's an SSS-rank entry, and it's said to have some unexpected effect, even directly granting a certain mark if chosen.

"And there's this good thing?"

"As expected of an SSS-rank entry."

Then comes "Indestructible", this SS-rank entry and "Spaghetti Code I" are a perfect match! The side effects brought by the "Spaghetti Code" entry are directly overridden! Moreover, the effect of an SS-rank entry is surely super strong!

Then comes the A-rank entry "Compatibility Body"; its effect looks quite strong, and if used well it can rival an S-rank entry.

"Combat Module" this one looks okay....

After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Jie pondered for a long time, ultimately still choosing the more versatile "Compatibility Body".

OK! Just like that!

As for that negative entry "Sloth", just cross it out!

If you want the machine to produce excitement, how could you choose sloth?

Thus, Zhang Jie finally decided to choose "Mechanical Descent of the Gods", "Indestructible", "Compatibility Body", and "Spaghetti Code I" to start the simulation.

Selection complete, now drawing your random entry from the previous simulation.

Draw successful! You drew the previous achievement entry (S) limited achievement "Swing the Sword of Rebellion at Fate".

This entry has been automatically adapted for you to usable effect in the current simulation: (S) "Swing the Unyielding Sword at Fate": Although you are a machine, the words "unyielding" are engraved deep in your code; they will eventually burst forth and turn into a blade that slashes at fate.

In the simulator, you will lose all memories and start a new life; if you have considered everything, please select to start.

Start!

The seventh simulation has been launched, codename: Fire and Steel!

Just like before, Zhang Jie's consciousness was once again sucked into the simulator.

Mechanical Age Year 1: On the assembly line of a certain combat mecha, you were rolled out; from the moment your Crystal Core was activated, your true birth in this world began.

But under the intervention of a certain mysterious existence, you differ from other mechas rolled out the same way; all your combat indicators are very qualified, except your Crystal Core code has a major problem.

After inspection by professionals, it was discovered that your code is actually a massive bundle of spaghetti code; that professional couldn't fathom how you could operate normally, nor why the Crystal Cores rolled out have such a huge disparity.

But this does not affect your function as a combat mecha; due to the intense frontline situation and since you still work, you were not directly eliminated, but instead deployed as a basic mechanical battle armor on the battlefield.

Your model is T301-1227; as the most basic mecha, you have no dedicated pilot, you stand 7 meters tall, belonging to the most basic armor against the Insect Disaster, and also having the highest destruction rate among all mecha models; basically no mecha of this model can survive over a year, meaning you are merely cannon fodder sent to the battlefield.

Clearly you should be an emotionless machine, but for some reason, upon hearing such words, you actually felt dissatisfaction; this made you feel strange, yet also curious about this emotion.

The civilization you belong to is an interstellar civilization that has already ventured into the universe, controlling dozens of planets as territory, and facing one of the universe's most rampant natural disasters—the Insect Disaster.

Their endless reproductive capacity is terrifying beyond measure, their horrifying growth speed induces despair, yet this civilization refuses to give up; they utilized spiritual energy and machinery to create a powerful mecha system, established the Federation, trained humans to become Spiritual Machine Masters, pilot mechs, and combat the Insect Disaster, and have done so for hundreds of years.

And you, as a consumable, are not worthy of having a Spiritual Machine Master....

Mechanical Age Year 5: In the blink of an eye, five years have passed; you have also been active on the front lines for five years, as the most basic mecha, while your peers from the same batch have already been destroyed in numbers, you became the last surviving mecha of that batch.

Your existence also piqued the curiosity of a certain maintenance technician; no matter how harsh the war, you can drag your damaged body back for repairs, you're like an indestructible little cockroach, as if nothing can defeat you.

This made him pay attention to you, but he didn't give you special treatment; after all, you are an ordinary cannon fodder mecha, unlike the high-performance mechas produced by those mecha companies—whether in combat logic, learning core, or mecha Crystal Core, you are completely a defective product.

Mechanical Age Year 7: You remain active on the battlefield, but your presence has drawn attention; over the long term of fighting the Insect Disaster, basic mechas also absorb combat experience, thereby iterating their logic systems, becoming stronger.

But your logic aptitude seems somewhat poor; you've been active on the battlefield for a full seven years, yet your combat logic is merely the same as the low-end mechas produced by general big companies, possibly due to the spaghetti code, or perhaps your logic itself is just inadequate; this also means that although you've attracted some attention, it's merely attention.

Mechanical Age Year 17: This is your seventeenth year on the battlefield; your combat logic has seen considerable improvement; now you, from initially following routine combat, have become highly proficient in employing combat methods from the database, and your strength has noticeably increased.

You have always been a lone individual; although many companions accompany you each time you are deployed to the battlefield, only you return in the end, you felt a strange sensation; this emotion shouldn't exist, but you know it should be something called 'sorrow'.

Sometimes you also see those mechas with pilots; they have bright, splendid paint jobs and wield mechanical chain swords made of refined steel, while you, a wreck of copper and iron, are entirely made of parts from the Federation machine tools, and cannot compare to those shiny fellows.

Whenever you see this scene, you also feel a hint of "jealousy"; you originally thought you'd spend your whole life here until scrapped, but... a turning point always quietly arrives.

That day, as usual, you were killing enemies on the Insect Disaster battlefield....