This Game is Too Real

   North of Dawn City.

   On the bustling commercial street, Frost and Eclipse in maid costumes are standing at the door of the vine hut, smilingly watching the people coming and going on the street.

   It has been a while since I came to Dawn City from the ideal city.

   It’s not just the thriving city that has changed over time, but also the ones that have been embraced and embraced by the city.

  The black fluffy lining complements the ruffled white hem, and the holy white perfectly wraps the metallic sheen of the thighs and perfectly outlines the ergonomically drawn curves and contours.

   Eclipse standing next to Frost is a very different style.

   Under the suggestion of the owner, Teng Teng, it chose a more mysterious black to match its "taciturn" and "serious and old-fashioned" temperament.

   Recently, they have upgraded the supporting hardware of the "Intellectual AI Plug-in", and the facial features of the original window model style have been replaced with looks that are almost indistinguishable from normal people.

  Although these extra hardware are a bit redundant for the "A-series" androids whose application scenarios are mainly on the battlefield, this small change has greatly increased their popularity in Dawn City.

   Just like now.

   Almost every resident who passed by the entrance of the vine hut would pay attention to the two standing at the door.

   As a polite android, Frost would smile and nod as a friendly response to every Dawn City resident who saluted him.

   It was almost noon, and there were finally fewer pedestrians on the street.

   Taking advantage of the unnoticed gap, Hanshuang showed a satisfied smile on his face, and said to Eclipse, who was standing beside him.

   "Look, eclipse, those eyes full of trust, admiration, and admiration... don't you think it's great?"

   During this time, he has tried many jobs, including moving bricks, throwing ash, and hunting aliens, but his favorite is undoubtedly here.

  Only here it reaps not only rewards, but also the admiring glances of passers-by.

   "What's the use of this?" Eclipse looked at it expressionlessly, and could not hear the slightest doubt in the turbulent voice.

"How can it be useless?" Frost looked at it in surprise, "Don't you feel it? That kind of heart-pounding feeling, that kind of joy that comes from the depths of the CPU... It's like... "It's as if the entire intellectual plug-in is burning!"

  The Eclipse, who couldn't understand this sentence, stopped for a few seconds, and then said in a daze for a long time.

   "Is there not enough computing power?"

"Exactly the opposite!" Hanshuang's face was full of energy, and he clenched his right fist, "Looking at those happy faces, I just feel more motivated to work... Ah, I really want to raise one, I will work for him, he only needs to be responsible for happiness."

  Eclipse: ".?"

   It is getting more and more unable to understand this strange colleague, and really wants to open its AI core and see what strange code is written in it.

   However, it is even more incomprehensible that the engineer who produced this colleague, the A-sequence android, should install such a troublesome thing as an "intellectual plug-in".

   Eliminating all safety hazards for employers without hesitation is what a android engaged in combat occupations should do.

  Emotional things will only become a hindrance on the battlefield.

   At this time, the door of the vine hut was pushed open, and the smile like a spring breeze floated over together with the pleasant wind chimes on the door.

   "Thank you for your hard work."

   Looking at this cute little guy in front of him, Han Shuang showed a smug smile on his face, and said humbly.

   "Where, we are here. Thanks to the internship opportunity you provided, we have collected valuable experimental data and materials."

Experimental data?

  Material?

  Tengteng frowned suspiciously, and asked cautiously in a low voice. "It's not a dangerous experiment, is it?"

   "How come?" Seeing the suspicion on Fujiteng's face, Hanshuang hurriedly smiled and waved his hand, explaining, "That's for eternal happiness and tranquility, it's not an experiment, but a grand blueprint.

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  Teng Teng was a little stunned.

   "Eternal... happiness?"

  Frost smiled and nodded.

   "Well! Simply put, it is to let the organism live in peace, happiness and stability under the protection of the Servant."

   Those loving eyes made Fujiteng feel goosebumps on his back. It feels like this game is getting worse and worse.

   Fortunately, she is just an ordinary costume designer. As long as she doesn't take the initiative to trigger some flags, she should not be involved in those troublesome events.

   "Well, your work for today is over... Huahua has returned from the Iron Axe Tribe, so just leave the work of receiving guests to her."

   Recently, the sisters of Qiucaoqiuye of the Iron Axe tribe have improved the weaving process of devil silk. Without affecting the quality of the finished product, it not only makes the silk fabrics feel softer to the touch, but also reduces the unit working hours of the product by 10-20%.

   She specially asked Huahua to take some samples back there to see if she could incorporate it into her latest designs.

  I really miss it when I think about it.

The first series of crafts such as silk reeling and weaving were improved and taught to those wastelanders based on her experience in reality, and now the weaving skills of those wastelanders have long surpassed that of her half-way monk. .

   And she can also focus more on the design field she is interested in.

  Tail and the others recently took a boat to the archipelago in the southern waters thousands of kilometers away, and I heard that her artwork was well received there.

   "You really don't need us to continue helping?" Looking at Miss Fujito, Frost said slightly disappointed.

   "No, you also have your own things to do." Fujiteng took out the silver coin and handed it to Hanshuang, and said with a smile, "This is your reward."

   "Oh! It's wages!"

   Hanshuang's eyes lit up, he raised the silver coins above his head to observe carefully, and then put them away contentedly.

   "That's alright, next time if you need it, please be sure to contact us again... By the way, the clothes have to be returned to you."

   said, it grabbed the hem of the skirt with both hands, and was about to take off the clothes.

   Seeing its movements, Fujiteng's face turned red with an apple, and hurriedly reached out to stop its unruly behavior.

   "No, no, I'll give you the clothes... Just keep them!" Saying that, the ideal city is so open?

   If you don’t agree, you will be on the street...

   There was an inexplicable picture in her mind, her face was getting hotter and redder, and she was embarrassed to continue thinking. However, Frost was unaware of this, completely unaware of how shameful his actions just now were.

   But when she heard that Fujiteng was going to keep this piece of equipment that has grabbed the attention of countless passers-by, her eyes suddenly glowed with surprise.

   "Really? That's so embarrassing!"

"You're welcome, this is what you deserve," Fujito, who was still blushing, smiled shyly, she was really curious, and asked in a low voice, "By the way, you guys are like this in Ideal City too. ··

  ・・・Do you change your clothes like this? "

   "Just change your clothes?" Hanshuang was stunned for a moment, and said with a little doubt, "We don't wear clothes in the ideal city."

   "Don't wear it?!"

   Frost nodded as a matter of course.

   "Yes, the initial appearance coating will be printed directly on our skin. If you want to change the skin of other styles, you can directly install the holographic appearance plug-in and use holographic images to produce the effect of clothes."

   "Ah...that's really convenient." Fujito tried to imagine, and his heartbeat, which had finally calmed down, accelerated again unconsciously.

  Is the ideal city such a powerful place? Frost nodded with a smile.

   "Hmm, it's very convenient, right? However, some androids with silicon-like appearance materials are still prohibited from entering and leaving public places without wearing shields. The atmosphere of the ideal city is still not open enough."

I see.

   Fujito, who almost misunderstood the ideal city as a strange place, breathed a sigh of relief.

   "Uh, I think that's fine..."

   "Really?" Frost tilted his head and muttered incomprehensibly, "I'm embarrassed to install a plug-in because I like it... Humans are really weird."

   Taking advantage of the frost in his own thoughts, Fujito sneaked back to his hut quietly and closed the shop door.

   Looking at the petite figure that disappeared in the wind chimes, there was a hint of satisfaction in Hanshuang's smile.

"so good."

   This should only be well raised.

  Unfortunately, even in the ideal city, their ideals are too avant-garde, and there is still a long way to go before people accept them.

   But the lifespan of AI is eternal.

   It has enough time to do this.

   "... As long as the organisms live under the protection of the Servants, they can create more and better art, and the world will be full of love and peace. What do you think? Eclipse."

  The eclipse's eyes flickered slightly.

   "I think the front lines are where we should be."

  Frost shook his head gracefully.

   "That's not possible, we have to represent our employers and enhance the friendship between the employers and the alliance, not to mention that there are already more than 200 android soldiers on the front line, and they will handle the job well."

   Eclipse's eyes flickered slightly.

   "The work log is updated. According to the employer, there is a flight coming back from Luoxia Province today with a T-series android from the academy."

  Frost: "T series?"

   Eclipse explained.

   "Similar to our A series, they use the serial number from the People's Union era, the employer let us know."

   An interesting look appeared in Hanshuang's eyes.

   "Interesting, let's take a look."

  …

   At the same time, at the airport northeast of Dawn City, a killer whale transport plane landed steadily on the spacious runway.

   Luo Yu with Xiao Yu almost got off the plane when he was blocked by mosquitoes lying in ambush at the airport.

   "Good bro! You're finally back! Hahaha, did you lie to me? Is the ejection seat good for you? Don't you rub your ass?"

  Looking at the mosquito who was approaching and leaning over, Luo Yu's relaxed mood instantly became tense, and she looked at this guy alertly.

   "Fuck off, who is your brother? What do you want to do..."

   "Damn it! You are ruthless!"

   Facing Luo Yu with a face of resistance, Mosquito let out a false wailing, but within two seconds, the heartache expression was swept away from his face, replaced by an embarrassed smile.

   "I heard that your daughter can fly?"

   "What daughter, Xiaoyu is Xiaoyu."

  Luoyu seriously corrected his statement, but Mosquito obviously didn't listen, he continued with a smile.

   "It doesn't matter! By the way, can I make it perform that unique trick again? The last time was too fast, and I didn't have time to shoot it."

   Hearing this unreasonable request, Luo Yu rolled his eyes instantly.

   "Fuck off! If something goes wrong, do you pay?"

   "Damn, what can happen to this! It can even maneuver Immerman!"

   Looking at the begging mosquito, Luo Yu waved his hand impatiently.

   "Let's go, no discussion!"

   On the other side, his feet finally stepped on the ground. Chen Yutong, who was so far away from the wandering swamp, looked around curiously and muttered something in a low voice.

   "This...is this the Alliance?"

   Lao Bai said with a smile.

   "That's right, it's pretty desolate, isn't it?"

   "How could it be? Compared to the settlement of survivors in the wandering swamp, this place is already very lively." Chen Yutong said sincerely.

   When she was on the plane just now, she saw the whole picture of Dawn City.

Houses with different shapes are located on the wasteland, extending out of roads and alleys for traffic. To the south, they merge into the northern suburb of Qingquan City, which is full of ruins of high-rise buildings. To the west, it is bordered by endless farmland. A railway extends to In the forest to the north, old-fashioned trains pass through the busy trading post.

  This city is like a bud from rotted wood.

   Young but full of hope.

   The most incredible thing for her was that she heard that a year ago this place used to be a wasteland with nothing but fur-drinking beasts and cruel bloodthirsty mutants and predators.

  "...that's incredible."

   Looking at Chen Yutong who was looking around, Lao Bai suddenly felt a little curious. "What's it like in the swamp?"

"Concise and efficient," Chen Yutong quickly replied, "Conclusion Doctoral education requires us to create more results with limited resources. Most of the settlements under the management of the Science and Technology Commission adhere to the living standards of saving energy and saving energy, and some survivors live in clusters. Although there are a lot of people, it will be very deserted from the outside. In contrast, the academy has a large area, but there will be relatively fewer people."

   When she was talking, her eyes fell on the warehouse with the door open not far away.

   Lao Bai followed her gaze and saw a strangely shaped iron lump. It was a "non-power armor" created by Mosquitoes.

  Since I helped Mosquito dude get out of it last time, this thing has been left untouched by mosquitoes in the airport warehouse.

   Grass is growing under that rusted armor.

   I didn't expect to be ugly as soon as I landed. Thinking of the task given by the manager, I wanted to show her more of the better side of the alliance. Old Bai coughed lightly and explained.

   "The managers let us build alliances in our own way, but they didn't ask us what to do...

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   "I think it's pretty good... Whether it's useful or not should not be decided by intuition. Like you said, who knows what will happen in the future."

   Looking at the iron lump that was probably scrapped, Chen Yutong showed a smile on his face.

  Old Bai felt a bit of envy in her eyes, although he didn't know what to envy about it.

   "Are you hungry? I know a nice place."

  Chen Yutong's eyes flashed with anticipation.

   "Is it braised pork? Or that hot pot? Skewers?"

   Lao Bai gestured with a smile.

   "Neither, it's ramen, a kind of pasta... Forget it, I won't introduce it, you'll know in a while."

  Chen Yutong followed him with interest, muttering in his mouth.

   "Ramen? Incredible name..."

   Thinking of finally being able to eat authentic Alliance food, she subconsciously swallowed her saliva, and she couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation in her heart.

   The two androids arrived at the airport not long after they left.

   Frost, who was standing next to the killer whale transport plane, stretched his neck and looked around excitedly. He didn't see a matching target, so he randomly caught a staff member.

   "Where's the android from the academy? Take me there."

  The airport staff standing around looked at each other and were puzzled by the question. One of the clever young men immediately reported the news to his superiors.

   After getting the permission to reply, he took the two androids to the warehouse at the corner of the airport.

   A centenary team is stationed here, and the security is quite strict.

   Under the expectant gaze of Frost, the staff member opened the door of the warehouse.

  I saw a cube-shaped steel bracket standing in the center of the warehouse. A android whose arms were replaced by mantis knives was fixed in the center of the bracket, and every joint of the whole body was firmly locked.

   glanced at the pair of infiltrating mantis knives, the staff member swallowed and said nervously.

   "It's here... This thing is dangerous, we can only keep it here before dismantling it."

  Frost couldn't wait to step forward, scrutinizing the android locked on the stand. At this moment, a trace of disappointment suddenly appeared in its eyes.

   "Isn't this still the original version?"

   Eclipse, who was standing aside, nodded.

"Um."

   Xuanfeng did not speak, staring quietly at the same kind of person wearing inexplicable clothes in front of him, his shoulders suddenly shrugged forward.

The    bracket made a creaking sound, which startled the staff and soldiers standing beside him, especially the latter, whose rifles in their hands had opened the safety.

  Frost didn't respond, put out her index finger on its chest, and looked at the poor fellow with pity

   "Why is there such an ugly AI in this world, and there is only a string of numbers without a soul flowing under the icy shell... Can this kind of thing be called intelligence?"

   reacted to this sentence, Xuan Feng slowly raised his head and stared at the android in front of him, his tightly closed mouth finally moved.

   "..... if you have the ability, let me go."

   The sharp mantis knife was slightly deflected, and the mirror-like blade reflected a murderous cold light.

   felt the wordless anger and provocation, but the frost standing in front of it ignored it and looked at the solar eclipse standing aside.

   "Let's go, Eclipse, the legendary Academy is just like that." Eclipse nodded.

"OK."

  “.”

   Looking at the two androids who turned and walked towards the door, Xuan Feng's body moved violently, but unfortunately the strong metal bracket did not loosen at all due to its struggle.

   This is the first time.

   Its AI core felt so furious...  

  …

  Linghu Wetland Park.

   North gate of the outpost.

   Zhang Hai, who was standing behind the ramen stall, was putting noodles into the pot, and suddenly saw a familiar face through the white mist floating in the pot.

   "Yo, rare guest..." Zhang Hai's eyes suddenly fell on the face of the woman next to Lao Bai, and his smile suddenly became a bit narrow.

   Before he could tease, Lao Bai coughed.

   "Two bowls of beef noodles."

   "Hey, okay."

   pulled a large section of dough, Zhang Hai skillfully threw it on the chopping board and flattened it, and then pulled it from side to side, and it was like magic, turning the oval dough into thin noodles that flew up and down.

  Chen Yutong, who was standing in front of the booth, stared straight at the noodles in his hand, his eyes straightened.

what is this?

   Magic? !

   "How's the battle on the front line?" Throwing the pulled noodles into the pot, the old-fashioned young man asked with a smile.

   Lao Bai replied in a chatty tone.

   "It's alright, I heard that the Skeleton Corps and the Storm Corps have already been pushed to their base camp in Luoxia Province. I guess we won't have anything to do next."

   Ordinary players don’t ask this question, but players who use their real names as IDs are obviously not ordinary players.

   With the continuous update of the version and the continuous entry of new players, the ramen stall owner who never bubbles up on the forum has become one of the urban legends of "Wasteland OL" in a sense.

   Some even said he was the official nursery. But the old white is clear.

   This guy is no different from them. He also came from the novice stage, so when he is unlucky, he is not less embarrassed.

   Later, maybe he thought it was boring to shoot, so he went to be a professional gamer in life.

   "Awesome, these lads," Zhang Hai said with emotion, "It's only been a year, and thousands of people can command the battle with ease."

   Lao Bai said with a smile.

   "Aren't you going to play?"

   Zhang Hai sighed.

   "I don't care, just spare me when you are old."

   "What are you afraid of, the game is not reality... How old are you in reality?"

   "I won't tell you."

   "Fuck! Are you still shy?"

   "It's not important, it's good for young people to exercise anyway, hahaha."

   The two do not know each other in reality.

   But intuition tells Lao Bai that the person in front of him has been in the army, or at least for a while.

   But this brother should be different from himself. It should have been some time since he left the team. Obviously, he has adapted to the calm life.

  Two bowls of beef noodles were quickly placed on the table.

  Chen Yutong couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks, but after a moment of hesitation, he was stunned on the spot.

   "How to use this...?"

"I teach you."

   Lao Bai patiently demonstrated it again.

   It can only be said that as expected of a person from the academy, Chen Yutong just read it carefully, and quickly mastered the know-how of using this kind of tableware.

   "Unbelievable...you usually eat like this."

  Looking at Chen Yutong who took a sip, Lao Bai asked with a smile.

"Is it tasty?"

   "What! Super... delicious!"

  Chen Yutong nodded excitedly.

   could not find a suitable adverb of degree to describe the joy that came from the bottom of her heart, she just puffed up her cheeks and exhaled in small mouths, and put the noodles into her mouth.

  Looking at the look that couldn't wait to eat it but was afraid of getting burned, a smile appeared on Old Bai's face.

   Zhang Hai who was standing behind the booth winked and said with a smile.

   "How did you meet? Tell me."

   "Tell me about your sister."

  Old Bai rolled his eyes, took out a note and slapped it on the table.

"Bill, please."

   "Damn, how old are you still using paper money, why can't you use transfer?"

   "Some change, it's useful."

  Zhang Haizheng wanted to ask what was the use, when he saw Chen Yutong beside him, he suddenly smiled as if he understood, turned around and turned over the drawer to find change.

  The alliance has only one banknote with a face value of 100, and the rest are coins, which is not very convenient for players who are accustomed to electronic payment.

   But after searching for a while, Zhang Hai still counted out a full amount of silver coins and placed them on the counter. Looking at the stack of coins that fell on the wooden table, Chen Yutong asked curiously.

"what is this?"

   Lao Bai explained with a smile.

   "Money, currency, can be used to exchange things, a bowl of ramen like this is only 4 silver coins... Don't you have G points there?"

  Chen Yutong hesitated and shook his head.

   "G points cannot be traded and can only be used on the electronic platform operated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs... How is this used?"

  Although I don't quite understand the difference between "transaction" and "use", now Lao Bai doesn't care about these small details.

   Today's priority is to teach her how to fit into her new life. Looking at the confused Chen Yutong, Lao Bai said with a smile.

   "This is easy, I'll teach you how to use it in a moment."