Volume 7: Da Mu Da Mu Chapter 75: Patmos's New Deal: Vision of the Mechanical Kingdom
"Metal Spirit?"
Mason blinked at Bartomos's question, then frowned and said:
“I only know that this is part of the three newly born root forces, but there is very little information about it. It has never appeared in the entire world war, just like the Split Fungus and the Withered Ashes.
Although my teammates Zha Kang and Ivy told me very confidently that the power of Metal Spirit exists in my world, to be honest, I may not know as much about it as you do.
After all, you should have just found something in Amodr's database, right?"
"Well, we found quite a few."
The God of Data walked down from the mechanical throne. He reached out and patted the mechanical containment chamber where the Amozo was placed. After a few seconds of silence, he turned back and said to Mason:
"This guy is an agent of Metal Spirit, and he has been one for a long time. According to the information in the memory database, Metal Spirit noticed him after he fought against the Justice League for the first time and won.
The reason why it was able to grow to this point in such a short period of time is not only because of its excellent design and outstanding self-growth module, but also partly because of the internal strengthening of the Metal Spirit. "
"Um?"
Mason's eyes suddenly widened.
But this was not the only news that surprised him. Bartmos pushed his black-framed glasses and glanced at Otto who was standing beside him with his hands behind his back. He whispered:
“There is one more thing I must tell you, Mason. The mysterious metal spirit is also involved in the world war!
Although the way it participates is very obscure.
Let me put it this way. According to our previous calculations, during the nearly twenty hours that the world war lasted, the amount of consciousness data originally planned to be released to the battlefield was about 100,000 samples. But in fact, when the war ended and the count was made, this number had exceeded 200,000 samples.
In addition to the fact that the actual usage exceeds demand due to the rapid changes in the war situation, another reason is that during the war, all data downloads in your world will be 30% faster than before!
You are an outstanding engineer, and you should understand that when there is no breakthrough or change in hardware conditions, the data traffic has suddenly exceeded one third. This is simply a miracle that cannot be explained by science.
It now appears that my prediction was correct.”
The God of Data gave a rather mysterious smile. He pointed at the Yamozhuo that was shut down next to him and said:
“There is indeed some metaphysics involved in this matter, and based on the post-war data evaluation, we have also come to a very important conclusion, that is, when a war breaks out, the combat effectiveness of all downloaded and activated bionic people will be about 20% higher than usual.
Metal spirits have joined the battle.
Without us even realizing it, it filled the entire field, and its active performance was even more brilliant than the green of all things, the red of all beings, and the black of decay.
It's just that its effectiveness is covered on all the mechanical bodies and data in the world, which caused us not to realize it at the first time.
Or let me put it another way!"
Bartmos turned around , folded his arms and said to Mason:
"A 'Data God' was also born in your world. Uh, no, it would be more appropriate to call it the 'Machine God'. Perhaps it doesn't have its own consciousness, but is just a display of some symbolic power.
But it is real.”
"Can you track it?"
Mason immediately realized the value of this and asked:
"You just said that Yamozhu's data consciousness is trapped in the realm of the Metal Spirit. According to Zha Kang, the realms of the six root powers are all conceptual realms independent of the material world. Can this tracking be achieved in a short period of time?"
"I need to write a special program to be implanted in Yamozhuo."
Bartmos rubbed his chin, his narrowed eyes gleaming with green data waterfalls, and he said:
“This may take some time to prepare, but if it can be done, we may be able to find this root power in a short period of time. Contact with it is also dangerous.
After all, even a mechanical creature like Amajro, whose combat power is close to that of Ultron, can be trapped by it. Even though I am called the God of Data, there are definitely risks when doing such a thing.
But the risk is worth it to choose to approach...
After all, it is a kingdom of machines and data! A naturally born realm that has not been touched by any external forces, just like the heaven or hell described in the human belief system.
No matter what form that place takes, one thing is certain, its form of existence is definitely more advanced than the current cyberspace, no!
More real!
perhaps……
Perhaps that is the path for our data beings to transcendence.
I have to find it!"
“It may not be as good as you think.”
Mason poured cold water on it and said:
"If that place is as perfect as you say, then why is Amajro trapped? I'm not trying to stop you from taking risks, Bartmos.
I just want to remind you that you are deciding to do something dangerous."
“So I will be fully prepared.”
The Data God patted the mechanical containment chamber at hand and said to Mason:
"I'll leave Yamozhu's body here for now. I'm going to use the remaining connection between it and the data consciousness as a tracking signal. By the way, if I really find that place, I can't go in as a data program.
I need an entity.
A powerful enough entity, a Golden Amojo that has evolved to such a perfect stage is just what I need, don't worry about me breaking it.
I will return it to you when my adventure is over.
Ah, after becoming the manager of cyberspace, it has been a long time since I felt such excitement about something like this, just like the excitement that the young protagonists in those knight novels feel when they embark on their first adventurous journey.
Otto! "
"exist."
When Ms. Ott's name was called, she was clearly in a trance and didn't know what she was thinking, but she reacted quickly and immediately raised her head, and heard Bartmos say to her:
"For the next period of time, the management authority of cyberspace will be temporarily transferred to you. I will allocate many threads to explore the field .
If this is accomplished, then perhaps the desire of the consciousness data in the world of the gods to permanently break free from this cage will be realized.
But this matter must be kept secret!"
"I understand. I will take care of the handover."
Ms. Ott nodded, then at Bartomos's signal, said goodbye to Mason and left the main control room. Her brisk steps as she left indicated that she was in a very good mood at the moment.
"I don't know how you used those unscientific powers to turn my most rational assistant back into a life longing for love, but I advise you not to spread those 'dangerous things' everywhere."
Bartmos said to Mason:
"Not every digital life can stay rational like Ultra under this kind of 'temptation'. Once the most dangerous roaming AIs among them obtain this method and sneak into the material world, it will definitely cause unnecessary dangerous waves.
Data life rarely has an overly passionate personality, which makes them cold and ruthless but not destructive enough to break the bottom line. Once they are given too much humanity, they will become better but also worse.
Do you understand what I mean? "
"Of course, things like love can always drive people to do some crazy and terrible things."
Mason nodded and assured Bartmos that he would not give the Rat Spell to too many data lives, but then he heard Bartmos suggest:
"Let's make a new deal, Mason, a private deal between you and us that doesn't involve the big thing we're currently moving forward with."
"OK."
The captain stretched his shoulders and said:
"Let me guess, is it related to the Metal Spirit again?"
"Yes, but not the metal spirits of your world."
The God of Data nodded and said:
"As far as I know, the root power does not only exist in the Gotham world. There are similar powers in many worlds with similar worldviews. According to Judy's record of the last meeting summary, your next step is to go to these worlds to find more speedsters to take on the responsibility of connecting the planes, right?"
"You want me to help you find more samples of Metal Spirit?"
Mason blinked and said:
"Isn't that too greedy? You haven't even found the first one yet, and you don't even know what that thing represents, yet you're expecting more power samples?"
"I'm just keeping a backup."
Bartmos waved his hand and said:
"A metal spirit consciousness that can trap Yamozhu is already quite powerful. Although I am confident that I can escape unscathed, considering that everyone does not have much time now, I must have a backup plan.
This matter is closely related to the future of mechanical life. I can't just find someone to entrust him with the task. I must find a truly trustworthy and capable friend.
You are the best choice.
If you can find samples of Metal Spirit's power in other worlds, it would mean I wouldn't have to make such dangerous attempts.
Of course, I will send the main force of the Next Life Team as assistants to assist you in completing this task, and I also promise that after you complete the commission, I will never be stingy with the reward. "
"We are all allies now, so let's not talk about compensation, which would be awkward."
Mason waved his hand and said:
"It just so happens that we are about to head to a similar world to explore and seek friendly forces. I will keep an eye out for you on the way, but don't blame me if I don't find it.
After all, this kind of root power seems mysterious. I feel that their existence and the selection of agents are very metaphysical. It all depends on 'fate'."
"That's right, this kind of thing really can't be forced."
The Data God sighed.
But a few minutes later, he proposed a new conjecture and said to Mason:
"If the Speed Force, which is also an unscientific force, can be linked to each other in the same worldview, then do you think that something like the Root Force will have the same characteristics?
Perhaps they would manifest themselves differently in different worlds.
But just like the Avengers and the Justice League can join forces to fight the enemy, if we merge the root forces of different worlds in some way..."
This conjecture without any evidence immediately made Mason realize the wisdom of the God of Data that should not be underestimated. He immediately gave a thumbs up and said to Bartmos:
"You are such a genius! This idea is definitely worth a try. If I can find more samples, I will do some experiments along the way.
In addition, the assassins in the Isu world saw the numerical advantage of the android army in the war, and they proposed to the Shinto world through John Wick to install a main server backup in their world as well.
Mason said to the Data God:
“But I guess what they want more is a large army of androids who can hold up the scene at a critical moment, so I hope you can place a few more production lines in the Isu world.
After all, their basic strength is the weakest among the five worlds united now. Once the conquerors decide to fight back, the Isu world is likely to have a breakthrough.
By then, a tragedy will probably be unavoidable.”
"I understand that this is a legitimate need for self-protection. I will arrange for someone to handle this matter, or simply send the Exile spacecraft over there.
The autonomous factory in the cabin had just completed the production of the backup server, and it would only take eight hours of operation to hide it deep in a secret place in the Isu world.
I can also visit the facilities left by the mysterious Isu people as a way to relax before the adventure begins.
But speaking of the Isu..."
Batmos blinked, and the spaceship's direction of travel changed immediately. A dimensional door opened in front of the ship, accelerating towards the predetermined target.
He said to Mason:
"Mr. Consus, whom you sent to Night City earlier, has just undergone data transcoding , allowing him to fully adapt to the environment of Night City, but he is not happy. Do you need to meet him?"
"No, he will definitely scold me, and I don't want to be scolded."
Mason shrugged and said:
"After all, we still have to save face. You guys go ahead and do your work. I'm going back to Star Castle now. Call me if you need anything."
…
Mason returned to Star Castle ten minutes later and entered Team K's base room directly through the World Gate.
As soon as I came in, I heard very indecent noises coming from the master bedroom. There were also messy clothes scattered on the floor, some of which belonged to Zha Kang.
The captain immediately understood.
He curled his lips. He had no intention of staying here to watch the performance of Zha Kang. He opened the door and walked out.
I had planned to go to the trading hall on the third floor of Star Castle to look around and see if I could get some interesting blueprints and formulas for my collection. However, I had only taken a few steps when I felt dizzy. A picture of myself being shot in the head by a black light suddenly jumped into my mind.
Hawkeye Premonition activated!
Mason shuddered and dissipated into water on the spot. At the same time, a black stream of light pierced through and hit nothing.
The captain, who had reshaped his body, felt a daze in front of his eyes, and then he felt a cold hand piercing into his chest. If there was a heart there, it would have been crushed.
He was now extremely aware that he was a water man, and at the same time he looked up and saw the true face of his attacker.
The twisted and shriveled body was wrapped in a tattered black lightning suit, and under the severely damaged helmet on the head was a hideous face that looked like a zombie.
The sharp white teeth and rotten mask look so creepy.
The most creepy thing is that this guy's body is wrapped in scarlet speed force lightning, and his pair of pitch-black eyes are staring at Mason in front of him.
Although it has no expression, one can see its disgust for Mason from its eyes.
Black Lightning!
He had seen this lingering guy once before, when Mason's speed ring was broken. That time, Mason was almost killed by black lightning.
Mason also knew why this guy came to him.
Although he is not a speedster, his repeated use of the Speed Force has obviously angered the Flash, who symbolizes death, or the dark reflection of the Speed Force.
It had no intention of letting Mason go, and the fact that it could appear in Star Castle, a place where speed force theoretically did not exist, was indeed beyond Mason's expectations.
What happened in the next few seconds was tragic.
Facing a dark incarnation of the Speed Force, Mason did not think of fighting, because he could not win at all. He could only rely on constant splitting and reorganization to buy time.
Fortunately, the three mentors did not slack off at this time. Three seconds after Mason was attacked, silver and black light appeared, and a bolt of thunder and lightning filled with anger poured into the entire corridor.
In the flickering light, the black lightning disappeared as quietly as it appeared.
But before leaving, it looked back at Mason, a look that declared that what was between them was not over yet.
"What is that?"
Ciri helped Mason, who looked grim, up and asked with concern:
"When did you mess with that guy? Was he a conqueror? Or someone else?"
"It's just a troubled guy. It doesn't belong to any camp."
Mason retracted his gaze and whispered:
"The Speedster's Death will not let me down. I have to make a counter-plan immediately."
