This Game Is Too Realistic

Boulder City.

In the prosthetic operating room of Jushi Military Industry, a naked girl was lying on the operating table surrounded by multi-axis machining cantilevers.

Her skin is smooth and delicate, like flawless mutton-fat jade, and her quiet and beautiful sleeping face is like a finely crafted work of art, exuding a magic power that makes people unable to take their eyes away from the inside out. .

In fact, it is indeed a work of art.

This new set of bionic skin combines the most cutting-edge technology of the college and the engineering power of the company, and was installed by the alliance's uncanny prosthetic surgery skills. It perfectly replaces the original one that was almost completely damaged by neutron radiation. No intact cells remain of the original skin.

Just from a series of senses such as vision, touch, etc., this new skin is flawless compared to the original skin, and can even be said to be even worse.

If I have to find fault, I'm afraid it's just the trivial point of being too perfect makes it seem less real.

not only.

This set of bionic skin also focuses on strengthening the user's soft tissue defense capabilities.

When the elastic limit of the skin reaches a certain threshold due to longitudinal cuts and puncture damage, the bionic skin will automatically trigger a hardening effect, thereby forming a protective layer with strength comparable to titanium alloy in a short period of time to resist cuts and puncture injuries that penetrate deep into the dermal tissue. .

With the titanium alloy skeleton and buffer components, it is not a big problem to withstand the kinetic energy damage of pistol and rifle-level light weapons.

In addition to the armor that comes with these skins, Jiang Xuezhou also made endless DIY modifications based on them.

For example, in order to adapt to outer space activities and various complex special situations, she asked Jushi Military to implant a series of plug-ins such as variable temperature, anti-negative pressure and positive pressure controls into her subcutaneous tissue while performing skin grafting surgery.

This allows her to move normally in a vacuum environment without wearing protective clothing.

This system was designed by herself, and it is also an improved version of the system used by Ye Shi.

With the blessing of many buffs, her body has indeed reached the level of a work of art.

And it’s the pinnacle of prosthetic art achieved through technical power!

With the end of the prosthetic modification surgery, the multi-axis cantilever hanging like an octopus above the operating table shrank into a huge sphere.

At the same time, vaporized liquid nitrogen was sprayed out from under the operating table, and Jiang Xuezhou opened his eyes at the same time, waking up from the white mist.

At the same time she woke up, a line of light blue loading pop-up windows was projected on the retina of her prosthetic eye.

[The server has logged in...the prosthesis integrity check protocol is being executed...]

[Testing completed...all components are operating normally. 】

The light blue text and loaded data disappeared instantly, as if they had never appeared.

Jiang Xuezhou took a deep breath and tested the temperature adjustment and positive and negative pressure balance functions one after another. Then he held up his hands and jumped off the operating table.

After standing in front of the floor-length mirror and admiring his renewed body for a while, Jiang Xuezhou felt refreshed.

Not bad, not bad...she is probably 70% or 80% as charming as this girl at her peak!

Although I don’t know what competition I am participating in, I always feel that I have won at the starting line.

She had even thought of someone's jaw-dropping stupidity.

Of course, if not, she wouldn't mind taking it upon herself to knock the guy's jaw off with one punch.

Cool cool cool...

The more he looked at himself in the mirror, the more he liked it. Jiang Xuezhou couldn't close the corners of his mouth in secret joy, almost like a villain, and laughed out loud with his hands on his hips.

At first she was still a little reluctant to let go, so she reservedly pinched the hair on her temples and rolled it around her fingertips a few times, feeling embarrassed.

But maybe she realized that there was no one else here anyway, so she soon became more and more aggressive. First she gently flicked her bangs back, and then she struck several poses in a row.

It wasn't until she saw the rotating medical robot coming towards her that she blushed and hurriedly stopped. She hurriedly grabbed the clothes handed to her by the robot and put them on.

The satin-like gown was like a light stream, flowing over her shoulders and falling like a waterfall.

The friction seemed to disappear.

Jiang Xuezhou, neatly dressed, stood in front of the mirror again, and this time his appearance and demeanor were much more serious than before.

Raising her restored wrist, she looked at the smooth and soft silk-like, delicate and white skin like jade. After the excitement, she suddenly became worried about gain and loss.

this……

Is it really herself?

Standing in front of the mirror, there is no doubt that she is still her original self, and her smiles and frowns do have the same charm as before, not to mention the professional knowledge in her head, which has always been what she is most proud of. thing.

The only difference is probably that the prosthetic body is like a work of art...

Everyone loves beauty.

She is also not exempt from vulgarity.

What makes her feel uneasy is that she always feels that the thing from head to toe does not belong to her and has replaced the existence that originally belonged to her...

Am I still me?

perhaps--

The real me is actually dead, and the one standing here is just a copy of me...

Jiang Xuezhou suddenly felt a chill in his heart, and his hands clenched into fists involuntarily, but he soon released them and calmed down with a deep breath.

First of all, such a thing is impossible.

Secondly, her presence at this moment was extremely real, and it was something she could feel.

In the face of strict logic, there is no point in being suspicious.

However, maybe she was too sensitive, and another question quickly emerged in her mind uncontrollably——

Where is the boundary between bionics and humans?

Or--

From the moment a specific part is replaced, a person ceases to be a person and becomes a thing.

At this moment, standing in the same position, she suddenly understood the loneliness that Ye Shi had been silently bearing all this time, as well as the expression on his hesitant expression.

I see……

In the past, she always felt that that guy was ignorant.

She had obviously put in so much effort to revive him when he was unconscious and replaced him with the best prosthetic body, but he was still not satisfied. He even thanked her with a reluctant and desperate look. look.

It was only then that she gradually understood the emotions he had experienced...

When he thought of this, Jiang Xuezhou suddenly felt his eyes burning slightly.

He wasn't the only one immature.

Also has myself.

It's a pity for you.

Youyou's voice suddenly came from the side, and at some point, Ibers was already standing at the door of the operating room.

No……

Jiang Xuezhou quickly put away his slightly gloomy expression, sniffed hard, put down his raised wrist, looked at his flawless self in the mirror and said.

I just feel like...part of the things on my body have been replaced. Although it looks like me, it's not me.

Then do you want me to help you put it back on? Ibers said gentlemanly, Although it is a bit troublesome, it is not difficult for me.

That's not necessary. Jiang Xuezhou blurted out almost without hesitation.

Ibbers laughed out loud.

Listening to the undisguised laughter, Jiang Xuezhou was a little annoyed and complained in a low voice.

why are you laughing……

I'm sorry that my laughter made you feel unhappy. Ibbers cleared his throat, but there was no hint of genuine regret in his smile.

Jiang Xuezhou muttered softly.

There's no need to apologize...Thank you for the surgery.

You're welcome, Ibers said politely, and suddenly the intriguing smile appeared on his face again, and he continued, I probably know what you are confused about. Assume the composition of a certain item The elements have been completely replaced, is it still the original item... am I right?

... Jiang Xuezhou said nothing, but that silence was probably an answer.

Seeing that he had guessed correctly, Ibers's smile turned into happiness and he continued slowly.

Actually, you don't need to worry about this kind of thing at all. The cells in your body will automatically complete a cycle of metabolism in seven years or hundreds of days... and for some people, this cycle will be shorter. But even so , in my opinion, some things will never change.”

Jiang Xuezhou was about to ask what it was, but Ibers continued talking as if he had guessed what she would ask.

It's the soul.

I have stayed in this city for a long time, and thanks to this, I have a pair of eyes that can see things that others cannot see. Some people are just a piece of meat in front of me, and only the moment of death will burst out. A little spark of something like that. But some people have priceless treasures that I covet. Their souls are like burning torches that you never get tired of looking at.

Jiang Xuezhou couldn't help but complain.

I think you've simply passed the scrap date...

Maybe. Ibers smiled and nodded, But unfortunately, I am not a bionic human produced by normal means, but a special product of a special era...

Before Jiang Xuezhou could answer, the lunatic suddenly began to lament with self-pity.

How sad... My master's master designed the final death for my master, but my master forgot to design my ending. Maybe I should find a corner and squat down to draw a few circles.

... Jiang Xuezhou looked at this guy speechlessly, not knowing what to say.

But it can be considered a gift from him.

Being interrupted like this, all the entanglements in her heart disappeared...

…

[…The above is the result of our negotiation. 】

[The Tree of Life expresses its willingness to establish a closer symbiotic relationship with us, including repairing the damaged ecological environment on the wasteland, providing technical services such as establishing biospheres for our extra-solar development zones, and promoting the production of agricultural products. 】

[In exchange, it expressed the hope that we can provide it with some chemical fertilizers or similar nutrients that can promote plant growth. Of course, it would be better if several rangers who were proficient in nutrition and psychic abilities could be arranged. 】

Dawn City Alliance Building.

Chu Guang, who was sitting at his desk, read Ye Shi's report from beginning to end, his face filled with relief and admiration.

Yes, this kid has indeed grown up a lot, and he is much more reliable in doing things than before.

Xiao Qi happily blew a rainbow fart and said.

Hehe, it's mainly because the master has trained him well.

Hahaha, that's true, even if you don't look at who I am.

Chu Guang smiled, feeling proud for a while, then left a [Read] on the report, put the tablet aside, and went to deal with other things.

At the same time, the southernmost part of the Central Continent, the French Fries Port in the Baiyue Strait.

Ye Shi, who was sitting in the hotel executive lounge killing time, finally waited for the manager's reply.

However, when he saw the one-word reply, he almost spit out the coke from his mouth.

Gan! I wrote so many words, how come I only read the reply?!

Seeing this guy's ignorant look, Lao Bai laughed and said.

You are still young and don't understand the value of this word.

Ye Shi: ...What do you mean?

Fang Chang, who was sitting opposite, smiled slightly and said.

To put it simply, the manager thinks there is nothing wrong with it and allows you to continue and keep working hard.

After a pause, he continued.

Based on my past experience, the fewer words in his response to the mission briefing, the higher the completion rating. If there is a long paragraph in it, it means he is in a hurry.

Fang Chang had never encountered this kind of situation himself, but the battlefield brother said that he seemed to encounter it often before, and it was not until he became a captain that he gradually stopped encountering it.

Ye Shi scratched the back of his head, his expression not dissatisfied, just a little regretful.

I thought it would be more grand.

Lao Bai said jokingly.

Like bringing you a big red flower?

Ye Shi: It's not impossible.

Lao Bai: Hahahaha.

Seeing Ye Shi taking advantage of the situation and acting well, Fang Chang couldn't help but roll his eyes.

That's almost it. The reward you got is enough to make people jealous. What else do you want?

Ye Shi smiled sheepishly and said.

This... the more the merrier, who would think there are too many rewards?

In fact, he was embarrassed to say it.

At the moment when he complained, Planner Gou seemed to have heard his complaint, and a series of pop-up windows appeared on his VM screen.

[Congratulations to the player I got up more than a dozen times a night for completing the mission of Exploring the Mother Nest of Baiyue Province! 】

[Task completion: 100%]

[Rating: S]

[Reward: Limited title of Jungle Conqueror, 10,000 contribution points, and a reward of one million silver coins! 】

[Server Announcement: The Baiyue Province Mother Nest has evolved into the Tree of Life, and its power relationship with the alliance is ally. Unauthorized hostile behavior is prohibited. The guardian beast Dragon Lizard of the Tree of Life is also a friendly unit, and unauthorized hostile behavior is prohibited... Dialogue can be triggered after awakening psionic power. 】

[Server Announcement: The map level of the 100-kilometer area around Potato Port has been lowered to 0 and included in the safe zone. The recommended level for maps in areas beyond 100 kilometers is set to level 30...]

The following announcement flashed across the screen, and Ye Shi didn't read it carefully. He only glanced at the results of his mission.

In general, Aguang gave a lot.

Ten thousand contribution points are insignificant compared to his seven-digit contribution points, and his contribution point level has long been capped.

However, the two rewards of one million silver coins and the title of Jungle Conqueror are still quite nice.

Especially the latter, you can use it to make fun of Chicken Killer.

Putting down the coffee cup in his hand, Kuang Feng, who was sitting at the table, suddenly remembered something and looked at Ye Shi and said.

Speaking of which, after this trip is over, are you really going to look for the remains of that pioneer civilization?

Although the news of the establishment of an exploration team outside the solar system did not cause a particularly big stir on the official website, it was aroused in the NPC world.

Especially the residents of the most avant-garde ideal city, many people even flew to the southern sea area and even Friesport to find out where to sign up.

These people are indeed nerds, but their mobility is not that strong either.

Facing Guangfeng's questioning look, Ye Shi also stopped his joking expression and nodded seriously.

Yes, I've thought about it.

When he said this, he paused for a moment and then continued.

Sometimes I feel... this game is like a real world. In fact, there was no so-called main line from the beginning. The so-called main line was discovered by ourselves during the process of the game. Do you still remember the beginning? When we were burning cement together.”

Listening to Ye Shi suddenly talking about things that happened a long time ago, Lao Bai couldn't help but put a nostalgic smile on his face.

Of course I remember... Speaking of which, we have been playing this game for so long.

It's been a long time. To me, it's like...another life, a completely different life from reality.

Ye Shi nodded and continued.

“Actually, since then, I have been looking for the meaning of this game to me, just like thinking about my real life, including why I came to this world, and what other people in this world mean to me. What are you looking for... Although I may not realize it myself, but thinking about it carefully, maybe from that time on, I no longer regard people in this world as simple NPCs.

The turning point of all this may be the death of an old man named Jixiang.

Of course, it's not just Jixiang, there are many other NPCs that he can name.

He would rather sacrifice himself than let them suffer any harm.

Looking at Ye Shi, who rarely showed a serious expression on his face, Kuang Feng raised his eyebrows slightly.

So, you found it?

That's right, Ye Shi smiled sheepishly, I can't tell you exactly when I found it, but by the time I realized it, I had already thought of everything...including what to do next. Things, including where to go in the future and so on.”

He wanted to see distant worlds.

Of course, the important thing is to be with the person you made the appointment with.

Congratulations. Understanding his mood, Fang Chang reached out and patted his shoulder, Also, I support your choice.

Haha, don't make it sound like I'm going somewhere far away. It's just that we won't be able to play black together for a while. Besides, I'm not leaving right away. We have another mission.

Ye Shi smiled sheepishly, then looked at his good brothers solemnly and said.

Thank you...you have always been with me who is not mature enough.

Haha, don't act like you're going somewhere far away. It's not like we can't meet offline, Lao Bai smiled and patted his shoulder, returned what he said, and then said solemnly , Come back and take a look when you have time. Your place will always be reserved in the Burning Corps.

Ye Shi nodded vigorously in emotion.

Um!

Guangfeng touched the bridge of his nose.

I won't say anything sensational, but if you find the boundary of the map, please remember to tell me... it will satisfy my curiosity.

Fang Chang said with a smile.

Why don't you go with him? It would be nice to have someone with you on the way.

I haven't thought about it yet, and...

Kuangfeng sighed softly. He was about to say something, but suddenly changed his words as if he thought of something. He looked at Ye Shi and said in a half-joking tone.

If I really go with you, you won't think I'm a light bulb, right?

What are you talking about? Jiang Xuezhou and I are not the only two people on the ship, Ye Shi said with a smile. And we are planning to kidnap a few scientists on the ship. It would be great if you are willing to come! How about it? Let's go together. ? If you're embarrassed, just nod, and I'll tie you up when the time comes.

It's not necessary to tie it up.

Looking at Ye Shi who was not joking, Kuang Feng did not answer the question directly, but just laughed and said.

We'll talk about the rest later. Isn't it too much to leave a bed for me first?

That's right!

Ye Shi patted his chest.

I have the final say on this matter!

While Ye Shi and a few good brothers were chatting, laughing and boasting, a group of dull rookies were standing next to the sacred tree in the northern suburbs of Fries Port, looking at the giant lizard with a cockscomb head and pointing. talk.

In fact, when it comes to rookies, not all of them are rookies here, there are also a few unreliable veteran players.

For example, [Squirtle] has joined the Jungle Corps.

As a level 30 player, although he is not comparable to the hardcore players in T1 and T0, he can still be regarded as the backbone of the Wasteland OL server.

However, Squirtle is not resigned to this.

Like most players, although his strength does not allow it, it does not prevent him from wanting to become a strong person.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think about the dragon lizard crawling next to the Tree of Life.

Although the server lists him as a friendly unit and prohibits hostile behavior, and he is indeed no match for this thing, the server doesn't say that he can't abduct this guy, right?

If he uses this thing as a mount, who in the entire server can be his opponent?

I'm afraid that even if the manager comes forward, he will be trampled into pieces by him!

Quack, quack…

When he thought of this, his mind quickly became active - oh no.

How much does such a big lizard need to eat in a day? Rubbing his chin, Squirtle thought more and more about it, and suddenly murmured something cold.

[Water Arrow Turtle] and [Hanba Turtle] standing nearby were stunned for a moment, looked at each other blankly and said

have no idea.

What do you care about how much it eats...

Squirtle said immediately.

I want to raise one.

The two brothers nearby were shocked when they heard this.

What the hell?

Are you serious?!

Squirtle glanced at these two dreamless guys.

Look at how useless you guys are. The server said that hostile behavior is prohibited, but feeding is not prohibited! If I feed this guy well, and it recognizes me as its father and insists on following me, can the GM still beat the mandarin duck?

That's not true - the water arrow turtle looked at him and said, dumbfounded, Brother, have you ever raised a lizard?

I have raised... uh, palm-sized ones, but that's not important! Squirtle looked at him seriously, put his hands on his shoulders, and regained his momentum, You just need to tell me In a word, do you want to be a dragon knight?

think……

Then bring me two buckets of nutritional cream. When I tame this thing, let's switch rides! Patting his shoulder, Squirtle then looked at the silly turtle standing there stupidly, and also He patted the latter's arm and said, You go too, move quickly!

“Don’t let other dogecoins get the first chance!”