Chapter 161: 161
Ep. 161
'Be a player until the great leader.'
So far, there are a total of 4 players I know.
Muriel Wolf, the Sky Mother, a Space Dog player who is a cyborg but can transform into other races, and two other cult players and a Megacorp who helps Muriel.
Now, Star Union players have also been added.
'It's annoying if Star Union is your enemy.'
Since they are a force that mainly operates machines, they are not compatible with Amorph, which collects genetic essence. No matter how many enemies you eat, you cannot become stronger.
And against Star Union, it is impossible to use complex political structures to deploy deception tactics like when fighting Megacorp or Cults.
Unlike Megacorp, where multiple families share power, and a cult where multiple political forces exist, Star Union has only one power organization.
'Mechanical Committee.'
And the head of the Mechanical Committee is the Great Leader. In other words, if you have an antagonistic relationship with him, it is no different from being hostile to the entire Star Union.
'no. 'It's not confirmed yet, so there's no need to worry.'
There is a more important issue than that.
The question is who is the Megacorp player cooperating with him?
'A person with Hulk mutant manipulation skills and easy access to high-ranking officials of the Star Union.'
Suddenly, the Megacorp player who supported Muriel comes to mind.
'no way?'
I assumed that the player helping her was a high-ranking member of the Carmelda family. It was a characteristic of Carmelda players to improve and supply equipment to players.
But when I thought about it again, I realized that all the equipment she used was from Star Union.
Psionium is a stimulant traded undercover in Megacorp, but it is a drug developed by Star Union. Blood River is also equipment that only cyborgs can make.
At the time, it was thought that the Carmelda player had improved what Muriel, a cyborg, had saved.
If that's not the case and there are three people involved, the Star Union player, Carmelda, and Muriel, the player…
'No. 'There is not enough evidence.'
Although Blood Reaver is high-end equipment, it can be easily manufactured if you can cover the production costs. If Muriel is a cyborg pirate who can disguise herself as another race, it should be easy to make.
Even if there is another Star Union player helping Muriel, there is no guarantee that he is the Great Leader.
'Shouldn't the two be seen as separate forces?'
Those who support Muriel and Screamer officials. It would be reasonable to believe that these two forces exist.
If you are truly unlucky, the two forces may be cooperating with each other. If that happens, in addition to Muriel's support force, Screamer officials will also be added to the opponents I have to fight.
'I'm not sure yet.'
I forced myself to cut off the endless speculation.
It's not a bad thing to pay attention to everything, but it's not a good idea to be overly cautious. This is because it becomes a shackle that blocks correct judgment.
To go back to the beginning, the Megacorp players who cooperated in creating Screamer are at least Prime Capital. There is no choice if we want to use genetic manipulation technology.
And as for those who can produce Hulk mutants, the scope is further reduced there. Like the knights of the Edgerton family we saw before, the beings that Prime Capital can create by manipulating genes are even enhanced humans. To produce a Hulk Mutant, you have to go up to Noble Capital.
'And among Noble Capital, Eugene is the family that excels at genetic modification procedures.'
Sihyeon Eugene and Code Black fought before. Those two are works created by the Eugene family.
Even though they carry multiple genes in one body, they did not seem to suffer from any side effects.
Other Noble Capital companies don't do it that well.
'But I don't think it would require such a high level of technology to make this screamer.'
I looked at all the screamers. It looks like a cyborg, but if you look closely, a few different things stand out.
'This part was taken from Coldblood's hardening gene, and this seems to be a change caused by the muscle strengthening gene.'
They are all Hulk mutants synthesized from two or three genes. Other Noble Capitals can also create a Hulk mutant of this level.
'I'm confused.'
In this state, it seems impossible to guess who is involved in the screamer.
I told my guess to another player, Heavenly Mother.
｢The Great Leader is a prerequisite for cyborgs to see the ending, so he might be a player.｣
[Zuzu (Yes)]
｢Perhaps, as you guessed, the ranker of Carmelda has colluded with the Great Leader.｣
[Zuzuzuzu (Why?) ?)]
"Screamers are classified as half living creatures and half machines. If you are going to mass-produce Hulk mutants to use as screamer material, you also need an understanding of mechanical weapon technology." This
is a valid point. Because Carmelda is superior to the Eugene family in terms of mechanical weapons rather than biological weapons.
｢Maybe both families colluded.｣
[Zu zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu (there are players in both families?)]
｢Honestly, I think it's unlikely, but you never know. Even if not, a player on one side could have persuaded the other family."
[Zuzuzuzu Zuzuzuzuzu Zuzuzuzu (I think it's an irrational number, but be careful)]
"I'll tell you as soon as I remember something or find a clue."
In the end , No specific information was obtained about the production of the screamer. I can only assume that the player was involved.
'What's left.'
The only fresh food brought by No. 26.
"Eat quickly, big baby. It becomes tasteless after a while.」
｢Negative｣｢Just｣｢Tasteless｣
｢Noisy.｣
In the original game, you could not obtain genetic essence even if you killed a screamer. This was because, although it was a mixture of half living being and half machine, it was classified as a machine in the system.
'But not here.'
The Hulk Mutant is a treasure trove of genetic essence. If I kill the Screamers that are still alive, the characteristics contained within them become mine.
'Shall I use the symbol of hunting?'
If you use the symbol of hunting, the probability of launching a predation increases significantly. This is the only method to choose when you want to secure a large number of genetic essences.
However, the downside is the side effects that occur after the representational effect ends. This transformation consumes a large amount of energy, causing tremendous hunger after the transformation ends. To the point where it would be difficult for even me to maintain reason.
'There's only one genetic essence in that Hulk mutant that looks good.'
As I checked earlier, one of the screamers contained Coldblood's genetic essence in its body.
'Coldblood has many characteristics related to internal organs.'
As of now, there are a total of 4 types I have acquired and only 3 types have unlocked the conditions. Originally, there were two types, a special defense type and a space monster type, but a new type was unlocked thanks to swallowing up Star Union's manpower supply ship a few hours ago.
｢⑦ Related to internal organs: Strengthening muscles, releasing heat, strengthening secretion of digestive juices
– Fusion characteristics related to internal organs: Revenant organ. ｣
The manpower supply ship I ate was loaded with quite a variety of intelligent beings. Thanks to this, we were able to obtain so many internal organ characteristics that were not easily obtained.
Unlike general body-related characteristics, the 'internal organs' characteristic focuses on strengthening and transforming various organs within the body. Although it does not have many characteristics related to direct combat, it is a type specialized for supporting the effects of other characteristics.
'Most of the characteristics of this series are bad, but some are very effective.'
Among the internal organ characteristics that I currently have, the only one that can be said to be useful is the 'Revenant organ', which was created using 'Liberal State' as a material, but it also contains quite a few useful characteristics.
'In particular, traits that modify the nervous system have good synergy with traits related to psychic abilities.'
Just as infection-related traits have synergy with nest-related traits, psychic-related traits have synergy with some of the internal organ-related traits.
In addition, the characteristics that increase energy consumption efficiency that I am looking for are also classified as internal organ characteristics.
'There is no guarantee that you will get it right away by eating these.'
I was conflicted as I looked at the screamers who had not yet died.
'Now that I think about it, there was a saying that energy is conserved in the smart underdog.'
It said so in the description. After thinking for a while, I made a decision.
'Let's experiment this time.'
Even later, he may end up using the symbol of hunting as a clever weakling. In a situation like the present where no direct crisis has yet occurred, you should check in advance to avoid problems later.
I warned the kids that I might lose my mind again. If that happens, quickly hand over the other body to me.
"The eldest baby was very hungry. It's a pity."
"Big Adult" and "Gorgeous"
No. 26 sent a wave of regret mixed with teasing to Adhai. After looking at them once, I looked at the Mother of Heaven one last time.
She nodded silently. It was a sign telling me not to worry because I would help.
Only then did I feel relieved and activate the symbol of hunting.
–
"Damn it!"
Captain Kane's Q of Ship No. 98 cursed as he looked at the vital signal window where the black light kept coming on. After the attack by the unknown monster began, contact with the cyborgs was being cut off one after another.
Not only that, but the screamers received from the Machinery Committee were dying quickly. Keynes Q knows that the Screamers are made of criminals, but he also knows that their weapons of war are very effective in combat.
Being helpless against such a powerful weapon meant that the enemy was no ordinary enemy.
"Reactivate the camera using emergency power."
Number 98 delivered what could be considered good news, but Keynes Q could not be reassured.
'It's not just one damn thing!'
Due to the destruction of the drone management center, the video information from the camera attached to the drone cannot be viewed from a distance, but it is not an android.
You can't adjust camera options here like you can with a ship camera, but you can at least get an idea of what your Android is looking at.
Keynes Q, who synchronized with the sights of dozens of androids, was able to see the monsters aboard this ship.
Two invisible monsters, a furry beast that walks on four legs, and even a pink balloon monster that uses unknown powers.
Even in Star Union's beast arena, I had never seen such a monster.
"How was the analysis on them?"
｢Unidentified organism of type CD being analyzed. Type C has very agile movements and strong claws and beaks. Type D is believed to use high-density, prophet-level psychic power. "
What about A and B? "I can't see them. Why is that?"
｢Type B is understood to have the ability to fly at high speeds. Based on the damage level at the time the android was attacked, it is estimated that its speed was faster than that of the ship's aircraft. "
…How many drones capable of autonomous navigation are on this ship?"
｢The drone management center was destroyed, so only 6 units are currently available.｣
"Okay, first of all, transmit all the information obtained so far to that drone."
"Transmitting."
"After I leave, adjust the automatic navigation mode to send a rescue signal 10 hours after launch."
"Confirm."
With those words, Kanes Q pulled out the cable behind his head. The reason he did this was to somehow convey information to the Nemean Fleet he was a member of.
'If you look at the fact that they are attacking major facilities first, they are not simply strong monsters.'
Monsters that move strategically like this would expect him to escape on a ship-based plane. If there was no way to escape anyway, I planned to fight until the end.
'The Nemean Fleet will take my revenge. 'You monster!'
He got up and took the weapons placed in the situation room. Number 98 reported to him as he armed himself and was about to go out.
｢Setting complete.｣
"…Okay. Good work."
"I hope you have a good trip." This
was the message that was always printed out whenever he left the situation room, but why did it sound like it was cheering for his determination?
Keynes Q came out into a dark hallway.
Even though numerous cyborgs and androids were destroyed, the hallway in front of the situation room was quiet.
He controlled the drone terminal while holding a pulse gun, a lightweight version of a storm gun, in one hand. A neat, sphere-shaped drone hovered above his head.
The Androids and Screamers were also wiped out, but the chances of him defeating the monsters as he was less well-armed than them were slim.
'doesn't care.'
His revenge plan has already been put into action. He kept his mouth shut and stared down the hallway.
As he was staring into the darkness of the hallway, he suddenly felt a sound.
Although he had spent a long time on this ship, the vibration he felt under his feet was quite unfamiliar. The unfamiliar sound vibrated the alloy walls surrounding the hallway with a uniform beat.
'He's coming!'
Keynes Q tightened his grip on the hand holding the pulse gun. Not long after feeling the strange vibration, he heard a sound.
It was similar to the breathing sound of a screamer, but much harsher and lower. It was similar to the sound made when a superlight engine moves, but was more violent.
It was not difficult for Keynes Q to know that the sound was that of a monster growling.
'shit! 'Where are you?'
The sounds and vibrations got closer and closer, but there was no sign of him. The exploration drone also continued to circle around without being able to spot it.
'I can hear footsteps, but I can't see them even with my thermal vision… Wait a minute?'
Keynes Q quickly adjusted the exploration drone's options and its own field of view. This is a mode that identifies the enemy through vibration and waves.
As I did so, I saw a figure standing at the end of the hallway.
The sight of the monster filling the hallway was truly terrifying.
The face of the monster, which has six long and thick horns that reach the ceiling, resembles an animal skull. The elongated snout was holding the severed head of a Screamer, and where the eyes should have been were filled with jagged spines and bony plates. Depending on the angle from which the thorns and bone plates were viewed, they looked like eyes, which actually aroused even more fear.
Under its chin were four sharp bone blades that looked as menacing as horns. The bone blades rattled ceaselessly as if ready to cut down the enemy at any moment.
The body underneath was covered in long fur, making it hard to see. It was just that the legs that were slightly exposed every time it breathed gave us an idea that it had multiple legs.
"…."
Faced with this guy's appearance, Keynes Q completely lost his will to fight.
The idea of buying time against that monster was nothing more than a bad joke.
"Enemy spotted."
If the drone hadn't reported it, he would have been stuck and killed by it. After coming to his senses, he ran like crazy down the hallway in the opposite direction from the guy.
As he ran away, it swallowed Screamer's head in one go and moved. The hallway rang loudly every time the giant thing took a step.
Cains Q, who was running with all his might, quickly lowered his head as an eerie feeling struck the back of his neck. At the same time, the blade attached to the monster's jaw cut through the hallway. The solid alloy wall was cut cleanly, like cutting paper with scissors.
"omg!"
I just dodged the attack, but my posture collapsed. Keynes Q fell down after only a few steps.
"Hee hee!"
He had a premonition of imminent death and closed his eyes tightly.
But as time passed, he did not die. When he slightly opened one eye, he saw the guy's face in front of his nose.
"You are the captain, right?"
"…."
A woman's voice came from the guy's mouth. He was so nervous that he couldn't answer properly.
The monster asked him again while he was shaking.
"I ask for the last time. Are you the captain?"
"yes yes!"
As if he was satisfied with the answer, he put his head back.
Is this what it feels like to commit suicide with a gun and pull the trigger but it misfires? Keynes Q, who came back from death, sighed.
But his subsequent actions made him freeze.
"I almost killed a useful person."
With those words, the creature stretched out its arm. I could see something writhing inside its thick fur trying to come out.
"From now on, the person you will serve is not Star Union."
When Keynes Q saw the black earthworm sticking out and wriggling between the fur, he wanted to faint.
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