Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 167 Robot - Pipi Armor

Many days later.

Through the curved observation window, a silvery-gray planet gleaming with a cold light gradually magnifies in the field of vision.

It has neither the lush green of vegetation, nor the brownish-yellow of soil deposits, nor the azure of liquid water.

Instead, industrial surfaces constructed from alloys and composite materials have replaced the natural ecosystem.

"Flight destination identified. Approaching Norrios Airport; surface temperature suitable."

In the spaceship's public area, a streamlined, barrel-shaped robot broadcasts announcements accompanied by electromagnetic noise.

Its polished metal casing has a matte finish under the overhead light, its retractable robotic arms are folded into the sides, and the gyro balance wheel set on the chassis is rotating slightly.

Suddenly, five fingers wearing tactical gloves clamped onto the robot's hemispherical head, lifting it into the air.

The electronic eye flashed a yellow warning light, and the telescopic arm drew a chaotic trajectory in mid-air, presenting a clumsy yet adorable appearance in combination with the rounded outline of the machine.

"Ouch, I've been caught!" The synthesized sound was mixed with the sound of electricity.

The young man in black, leaning back on the magnetic levitation sofa, tapped the armrest with his finger: "Let it go, Jason Wood. Don't touch my leather armor."

The man dressed as a mercenary curled his lip and loosened his grip.

The robot, now free, immediately activated its magnetic pulleys and slid quickly to the sofa, trying to hide behind Ye Xiu's legs, trembling with fear.

Ye Xiu lightly touched the sensor area on the robot's forehead with his fingertip, and pale blue light rippled out at the point of contact.

They treat her with the same gentleness one would show a pet.

Jason Wood scratched his head, his tone somewhat helpless, "Are you sure this cute little tin can actually fight?"

"You need to get your selective amnesia treated; it's called Pipi Armor." Ye Xiu brought up the holographic projection's interface. "And he's only activated the basic function modules right now."

During the forty-two hours of traversing the asteroid belt, Ye Xiu used his professional knowledge of [Psychic Affinity] and his psychic ability [Intelligent Mechanical Resonance] to create the [Leather Armor].

Compared to traditional artificial intelligence, this special AI's quantum entangled state computing unit and chaotic logic architecture create generational differences in information processing.

Currently, there are two common paths for cultivating intelligent machines in interstellar societies:

One type is a closed AI with a pre-set personality template, which forms a mimic personality through emotional simulation algorithms. Its advantage lies in its absolute controllability.

Secondly, it is an open mind that allows for autonomous evolution, possessing conceptual restructuring and creative thinking. Although there is a risk of awakening, it is an inevitable path towards mechanical life.

Considering the special nature of this mission, Ye Xiu chose the more prudent former option.

The AI ​​named Pipi Armor is shown as a test version because its moral coprocessor has not yet completed its iteration.

However, given the current need for immediate access to the Starport data cloud, this temporary platform equipped with anti-reconnaissance protocols is sufficient.

As for the deeper meaning behind this name... hehe!

Outside the porthole, the planet's surface, covered with energy shield generators, was clearly visible.

Ye Xiu's eyes flickered slightly, and he said calmly, "Norios, as the gray nexus of the shattered star ring, gathers exiles and privateer fleets from seventeen star systems."

"We should keep a low profile and avoid creating unnecessary trouble."

This terraformed metal planet was originally just an unnamed coordinate on a star map. Long ago, a super conglomerate acquired ownership of it at a three-fold premium.

Meanwhile, after two centuries of core cooling and atmospheric reconstruction, it was finally transformed into the free port that exists today, separate from all interstellar regimes.

It is both an adventurer's paradise and a breeding ground for schemers.

Because the area around Norios has a large planetary vacuum zone, and the nearest space jump node requires three jumps to reach.

Therefore, this place naturally became a transit hub for many interstellar travelers.

Travelers replenish their energy reserves, servic their spaceships, and enjoy entertainment services here.

This allowed the conglomerate that controlled the planet to recoup its initial investment in less than half a century and continue to reap substantial profits.

The vibrant economy attracted astute interstellar merchants to open shops, and various commercial organizations also set up branches here.

Norrios thus attracted a large transient population, forming a unique and prosperous ecosystem.

Although the personnel are diverse, it is different from the lawless land of Longtan.

The arrest warrant system is strictly enforced here, and few interstellar fugitives dare to set foot here.

To ensure this rich land remains untouched, the consortium has deployed a dense surveillance fleet in near-Earth orbit.

All spacecraft docking will be restricted to spaceports outside the planet's atmosphere.

To prevent technological infiltration, all defensive ships are also prohibited from entering the atmosphere.

In addition, the planetary energy shield covers the entire planet around the clock, effectively resisting long-range orbital strikes.

Visitors must dock their spacecraft at the orbital port; any attempt to break through the atmosphere will be met with warning shots from the fleet.

Reaching the surface city requires navigating a space elevator system that stretches for tens of thousands of meters; this three-dimensional transportation network serves as a unique security barrier for Norios.

Despite the robust defense system, there are still those who take the risk:

Some of the space raiders were destroyed by the fleet when they tried to break in, and a few raiders who had infiltrated the surface were intercepted by security forces on their return journey.

More often than not, they were subdued on the spot by passengers who were not actually capable of handling the situation.

After all, there are many extraordinary people among the travelers who traverse the stars.

A close look reveals five massive, mountain-like orbital ports surrounding the planet, with a patrol fleet patrolling around these space hubs equipped with heavy shipborne weapons.

After completing the spacecraft's safekeeping at the recent port, Ye Xiu's team followed the bustling crowd to the elevator waiting area.

Arocia looked around and said softly, "This place feels familiar, like I've been here before."

The next second, a notification suddenly appeared on the panel!

Ye Xiu glanced around and found that the progress of the second stage of [Restart] had increased by 1 point.

Fording looked around, then lowered his voice and said, "At least forty Class B energy reactions within a radius of one hundred meters."

"No wonder we need to keep a low profile." Aurora was a little nervous, standing close to Ye Xiu.

She felt like a lamb that had wandered into a tiger's den.

As a high-level interstellar transit node, Norios attracts numerous interstellar travelers.

After his identity was scanned, the elevator operator gave Ye Xiu a professional smile: "Welcome to Norios, leader of the alien mercenary group."

"Your intelligence system is very efficient," Ye Xiu replied, raising an eyebrow.

"Exclusive greeting service is provided only for VIPs." The ticket inspector maintained proper etiquette.

Thanks to Longtan's background, the Alien Mercenary Group has been placed on the consortium's key monitoring list.

Once the panoramic elevator, which can accommodate 300 people, is activated, a magnificent skyline gradually unfolds.

Dozens of luminous orbits pierced the sea of ​​clouds like towering pillars, and the light from the artificial stars refracted into a magnificent halo in the stratosphere.

After passing through the clouds, the entire steel jungle was suddenly revealed.

Skyscrapers stand side by side under an ecological dome, low-altitude aircraft shuttle through restricted airspace, and intelligent systems in the underground pipeline network maintain the city's operation.

This metal city, built using the Red Empire's colonial module, embodies the interstellar proverb, "Capital reshapes the world."

The surface of Norios is dotted with more than ten city clusters connected by maglev tracks, and Ye Xiu's team's destination is the fourth eco-city.

Han Xiao was waiting for him there.

At that moment, Ye Xiu inadvertently caught sight of a group of hurried Godora warriors, and a thought suddenly struck him.

He recognized the style of their combat uniforms—not the kind of uniforms ordinary investigators would wear, but those of elite troops on special missions.

He recognized the burly man leading the group; he was a key figure in the fight against the alienation disaster on Aquamarine Star in version 2.0.

Players have taken on many tasks from him when doing the Godora faction quests, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a frontline commander.

As for why Ye Xiu understands him so well, it naturally comes from other aspects.

Nagokin, a senior officer of the Godora War Bureau and an A-level martial artist, is usually the one who stays behind the lines. Any mission that requires him to personally take charge is definitely not simple.

His appearance in Norrios now is most likely for the sake of that half-blood nobleman, Owen.

Ye Xiu rolled his eyes and casually took two steps to block the front of the line.

"Who goes there? Get out of the way." The Godora warriors stopped in unison, and Nagokin frowned as he looked the person blocking their path up and down.

Ye Xiu quickly introduced himself and his background.

"Alien mercenaries?" Nagokin raised a brow. "I've heard from my men that you intercepted the Dark Star mothership. Well done."

Despite saying that, there wasn't much enthusiasm in his tone.

For an officer of his rank, who handles strategic intelligence every day, it was purely by chance that he could remember Ye Xiu's name.

The latest novel is first published here!

He was in a hurry to get on his way, and suppressing his anxiety, he asked, "Is there something you need from us?"

"I just wanted to get acquainted with you and ask if you need any help?" Ye Xiu smiled innocently.

He knew, of course, that the team in front of him was there to rescue Owen—according to the latest intelligence, two more of that unfortunate nobleman's clones had been captured.

However, Godora clearly underestimated their opponent, thinking that sending an A-level expert would be enough to keep the situation under control.

After all, intelligence indicated that the strongest member of the pursuit team was only a B-class superhuman named Fossud.

"No need," Nagokin waved his hand, about to walk around him. "We can handle it ourselves."

Before he finished speaking, he led his team away in a flurry of activity.

Watching the group of people walk away, Ye Xiu pursed his lips and put his hands in his pockets.

He bet that in less than half a day, these arrogant guys would have to slink back for help.

Little brat, try playing with your brother Ye.

Soon, based on the coordinates given by Han Xiao, Ye Xiu found the former.

Upon seeing Ye Xiu's arrival, Han Xiao subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, and then said, "If you had been any later, you could have erected a monument for me."

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of your wife and children." Seeing that Han Xiao was safe and sound, Ye Xiu smiled and then made a joke.

"I ran into some people from Dark Star earlier, and we even had a fight. I suffered a bit," Han Xiao said, his tone somewhat heavy.

"Oh?" Ye Xiu raised an eyebrow.

At this time, Han Xiaoke still completed his second racial evolution, resulting in a significant increase in his strength.

Han Xiao didn't waste any words and explained, "This time, Dark Star sent three Calamity-level experts. Two of them are veteran Calamities, and the other one, although he only recently became a Calamity-level expert, has a very special ability."

"This person is named Black Ash. His ability is the control of silicon, which is somewhat similar to the original Ash's ability, but he is much stronger."

"Black Ash?!" Ye Xiu stroked his chin, finding it rather amusing.

He never expected that Dark Star would have a guy named Black Ash.

Thinking of this guy's special ability, Ye Xiu didn't hesitate and said, "Leave this guy to me."

"You truly are a good brother. Don't worry, after you die..."

"Get lost."

At this moment, Jason Wood, who later became Zhou Jing, was more curious than anything else when he saw Han Xiao.

Hela and Aurora, on the other hand, were somewhat moved.

Especially the former.

Upon seeing Han Xiao and Ye Xiu beside him, she couldn't help but recall her time as an executive officer at the Valkyrie experimental base.

Even now, she still feels that it's not quite real.

Unexpectedly, this tiny sprout has produced two extraordinary individuals: Ye Xiu and Han Xiao.

Meanwhile, just as everyone was chatting, a storm quietly broke out.

……

Outside the fourth city of Norrios.

Nagokin led about twenty Godora warriors in a hovercraft and landed in front of a giant office building.

Surrounded by a dense forest of steel and concrete, the blue light of the maglev track could be faintly seen in the distance.

According to the clues provided by Owen, the Dark Star's secret base is hidden in the middle section of the 80th floor.

That cunning intelligence broker always used clones to deliver messages, only revealing himself when he was absolutely certain it was safe.

At this moment, his clone was hiding in the shadows, transmitting the enemy's movements to the assault team in real time.

"Their main force is all in their stronghold. Let's take out this stronghold first and then deal with the smaller fish outside."

Nagokin lowered his voice, data streaming through his tactical visors. "They don't know we've come to their doorstep yet. Take advantage of this information gap—prepare for a full-scale attack!"

As the levitation vehicle climbed along the glass curtain wall, Nagokin's right arm suddenly shimmered with a liquid gold-like luster.

The moment the vehicle reached the level of the 80th floor, he slammed his fist into the building's exterior wall.

Boom!

The entire building trembled violently, and spiderweb-like cracks spread outward from the point of impact.

The eightieth floor looked as if it had been gnawed by a giant beast, with a hole in the center that was thirty meters in diameter.

Amidst the groaning of the twisting steel bars, a section of the building visibly caved in.

—This is only the result of holding back; after all, if a Calamity-level expert were to really unleash their power, they could easily dismantle a warship with their bare hands.

Before the smoke of battle had cleared, the assault team had already stormed into the ruins.

As soon as Fossad and his men got up, they were surrounded by dozens of particle guns.

Nagokin flicked the shards of glass off his gauntlets: "The Godora War Bureau is handling cases. Now, even if you lay down your weapons, you can still go to Rainbow Prison to watch the sunrise."

To everyone's surprise, the other person wiped the dust off their face and revealed their fangs: "Aren't you the ones who should be watching the sunset?"

Before the words were even finished, three suffocatingly powerful energy pressures suddenly descended.

Nagokin felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. He turned around and saw Anur, Rogo, and Black Ash blocking his retreat.

These three catastrophic-level assassins were never mentioned in the intelligence reports, clearly indicating that Owen's clones had been kept in the dark.

Dark Star is using traitors as bait, a death trap specifically dug for the rescue team.

The Godora warriors stood back to back, guns raised, cold sweat streaming down their tactical uniforms.

Nagokin glanced at the formidable enemies flanking him from both sides, his Adam's apple bobbing: "Brothers, it seems we won't be able to work overtime today."

"We might die..."

(End of this chapter)