I was transported to a broken world, yet my dreams are connected to Star Iron?

　Lingmo put the black tower down, stretched out her delicate hand slightly, and then, under the curious gaze of the black tower, gently flipped it over. Instantly, a beautiful pink crystal flower appeared in her hand.

　"Hey, Hey, look, there are flowers!"

　"Huh? This flower is indeed quite beautiful... but what are its abilities?"

　"Does it mean your wishes will come true?"

　"?"

　"Ahem, actually, their current abilities are just explosion, shaping, and energy reflection... but maybe I can develop more abilities in the future, for example..."

　Before Lingmo could finish speaking, a series of footsteps came from not far away.

　"Screw, you're back?"

　Hei Ta raised his eyes slightly and asked, "You just said you wanted to see how advanced the artificial intelligence technology is in this place... What are your thoughts now?"

　"I have indeed gained a lot."

　Screw Gum nodded slightly, then looked at Suzumo beside him: "Suzumo, you mentioned in the information about Belloberg that their automated machine technology originated from the company?"

　"That's the theory."

　Lingmo thought for a moment and said, "But that's not entirely true either."

　"According to Schwarz, in addition to a loan, the company provided some automatons during the invasion of the devastating Legion. However, whether these automatons were actually deployed to the battlefield is a false question."

　"Because of the long time that has passed, this part of the history is somewhat unclear. According to Schwarz's speculation, Belloberg may not have been able to activate those mechs at all. The existing mech technology was all copied by the scientists at that time based on the company's mechs. Of course, it is also possible that they successfully activated the mechs."

　"But regardless of the type, the automated mechs here, apart from the source code of the core technology, are probably already far from the company's first-generation products."

　“Excellent deduction.”

　Screw Gum nodded in agreement: "I just scanned three different models of automatons and compared them with all the models the company has produced in the last eight hundred years. The conclusion is: in the development process, most of the modifications to Belloberg's automatons have reached the ultimate in practicality."

　"Isn't this normal?"

　Black Tower asked with some doubt, "In a post-apocalyptic environment, isn't this kind of development inevitable?"

　“That’s right, but that’s precisely why Belloberg is worth studying.”

　As Screw Gum walked forward, he explained the situation to the two of them.

　"There have always been several different hypotheses in the field of androids regarding the evolution of silicon-based constructs from 'tools' to being defined as 'living entities': environment, external forces, self-iteration... However, regardless of the hypothesis, there is a premise that is generally accepted by scholars: these androids need to have a sufficient level of technology."

　"From a conventional perspective, even the most advanced automated mechs obtained in the history of Belloberg would probably fall short of this standard, let alone these specialized mechs that have been modified beyond recognition for survival. Conclusion: Under such circumstances, if the silicon-based constructs here can still undergo their own evolution, this would undoubtedly be an important supplement to existing conjectures."

　"However, actually, Suzumo, your abilities might also play an important role in this."

　"Hey, me?"

　Lingmo tilted her head: "But I haven't even figured out the nature of the power to erode authority yet."

　"Huh? Didn't the Black Tower tell you?"

　Screw Gum looked at the Black Tower beside him with a puzzled expression.

　"It's not good to force growth."

　Black Tower snorted lightly: "However, these theoretical things don't really matter. Lingmo, you can listen to them without any problem."

　“Alright, then Suzumo, can you tell me what you consider to be the most unique part of your Corruption power?”

　"Hmm...devour?"

　"Absorption is indeed very important; it is the key to accumulating quantitative changes."

　Screw Gum affirmed Lingmo's answer: "However, devouring is not special. Similar abilities are not uncommon in the universe, and some even have special destinies to exercise the corresponding powers."

　"The power of erosion lies in assimilation and evolution. It can turn other data into nutrients, replicate itself, and iterate and evolve. Devouring is just a means of carrying out the above two. For example, if we compare data to organic life, then there is also a food chain between data, and your power of erosion, Lingmo, is undoubtedly located at the upstream of the food chain, or even at the top."

　"Am I really that strong?"

　Lingmo asked somewhat blankly, "But... I don't think I can be considered invincible on a data level right now, can I?"

　"This is normal. Even if your power is like a natural enemy in the data life, the difference in size cannot be ignored. Just like a young carnivorous beast cannot defeat a large herbivore, but even so, the beast still eats meat and will grow up sooner or later."

　"so……"

　The screw didn't finish its sentence.

　"Don't worry about that."

　Hei Ta tiptoed slightly and patted Ling Mo's head: "With this genius here, no one can let her die young."

　"I have always trusted Ms. Black Tower's promises."

　Luo Si smiled slightly: "If Ling Mo has any needs, Luo Si Xing can also serve as your support. After all, such power is most suitable to be in the hands of a kind person."

　"Do I look that harmless...? Maybe I'm the dark demon king of the universe?"

　Lingmo raised her fist.

　"Even seeing a wrecked automaton buried in a snowdrift by the roadside, you can't resist giving it a full-body restoration, you Dark Demon King?"

　Lingmo's adorable appearance brought a hint of amusement to Screw Gum's tone.

　"Well... having such a demon king might not be such a bad thing."

　Chapter 131 As everyone knows, Suzuma is the sun of all the mechs in the Mechanical Settlement!

　"Beep-beep-"

　Before they even reached the gate of Schwarzro's residence, Perkins, who was usually on guard duty, had already turned on his device automatically.

　"Someone has been detected attempting to enter the settlement. Scanning in progress... Beep, Miss Suzumo has been detected. Automatic access granted and etiquette module activated. Welcome to the Mechanical Settlement."

　As he spoke, Perkins started jumping around on the spot.

　"Pfft, the little robots here seem to recognize you quite well... But this etiquette module, you didn't get the inspiration from the little black towers, did you?"

　Black Tower glanced at Lingmo with some surprise.

　"That's right. I've repaired most of the mechs here. For them, replacing a part isn't a problem; they can handle it themselves. But when it comes to things like the operating system, besides Schwarz, only I can diagnose them."

　Lingmo immediately put her hands on her hips with great pride: "As for the etiquette module... perhaps this is universally applicable?"

　"I have my doubts about that. At the very least, the androids on Screw Star wouldn't jump around with their hands raised and shout my name when they see me."

　Screw Gum looked somewhat puzzled: "Perhaps this is... a local custom?"

　"Are Perkins, Schwarz, and Clara in the settlement now?"

　"Reading the log... Miss Clara went out a while ago, but she just returned with Miss Xing and brought back a somewhat damaged automaton."

　"Xing is here too?"

　Lingmo was taken aback: "There's another automated machine soldier?"

　At that moment, Lingmo's communication terminal also suddenly rang.

　"This is... Xing sent me a message?"

　"It's alright. If something happens to the lady who fused with the star core, we should deal with her troubles first."

　Screw Gum seemed to notice that Suzumo hesitated for a moment, so he took the initiative to speak.

　"There's no rush to investigate the mechanical settlement. I'll probably stay here for another two days; I have plenty of time."

　"No, I just feel..."

　Following Perkins's description, Lingmo immediately thought of Clara's accompanying mission in the game: "The trouble Xing encountered can probably be carried out at the same time as our investigation."

　As she spoke, Lingmo opened her terminal, and immediately, several messages began to pop up on the screen.

　【Rinma Rinma, help!】

　A while ago, Clara and I captured a strange robot that stole parts. After searching for it, we temporarily repaired it. However, at the time, Clara didn't understand the robot's origins, why it stole parts, or why it developed emotions.

　So, taking advantage of some free time today, I came over and investigated the aftermath of this incident with Clara. We went to Rivet Town and discovered that the robot was one of the mechs that guarded Rivet Town. After the incident there, Pascal's backup power was activated, only to find that the town was deserted.

　So, it collected parts and repaired the town while waiting for everyone to return. During this time, it developed self-awareness. However, for some unknown reason, the other automatons mistook it for a Rift creature and attacked it.

　Therefore, amidst this chaos, its emotional modules were continuously damaged... until it became what it is now.

　Clara and I brought it back to the mech settlement, hoping Schwarz could take a look. Schwarz said that to fix it, we would need to format it and reconnect it to the settlement's mech network, but that would mean its self-awareness would disappear...

　Clara felt that Pascal's development of self-awareness was similar to Schwarzkopf's and was unwilling to give up. Schwarzkopf said that she might have a way to cure it, so... oh dear!

　Seeing the long string of messages sent by Xing, the three people standing at the entrance of the Swaro base fell silent for a moment.

　"What a coincidence, screw."

　Black Tower couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth: "Haven't you been exploring the process of silicon-based structures generating emotions? Now, a living example is right in front of you... To be honest, if I had your luck, many experiments would probably be much easier."

　"I have to thank Lingmo for giving me this opportunity."

　Screw Gum smiled slightly: "In that case, let's hurry up and go see this mech named Pascal."

　Led by Suzumo, the three quickly arrived at Schwarz's base and found Schwarz and Clara in a familiar location, along with Xing, who looked troubled, and an automaton that appeared to be somewhat damaged.

　"Ah, Suzumo, you've already arrived?"

　Upon seeing Lingmo, Xing's eyes lit up immediately, as if she had found her pillar of support, and she quickly ran to Lingmo's side.

　"That's great! Clara was almost crying because of this. After all, for an automaton, formatting is like erasing its life with your own hands... For a child like Clara, this choice is still too cruel."

　"Don't get excited... because I was right at the entrance of the Mechanical Settlement when I received your message."

　Lingmo patted Xing's head and said, "Besides, in terms of physical age alone, you're younger than Clara. I understand the situation, so leave the rest to me."

　"Well, Schwarzro and Clara are still over there researching how to preserve Pascal's emotions, but it seems like they're not making much progress. Although Clara has proposed a plan, Schwarzro thinks that the success rate of that plan is almost zero."

　Xing nodded obediently and said, "By the way, who is this...?"

　"Screw Gum, a member of the Genius Club."

　Lingmo gave a mysterious smile: "You could say that I brought in some helpers for Schwarzro and the others."

　"Eh?"

　Xing immediately turned her curious gaze toward the elegant android beside her.

　"Hello, you must be the one that the Black Tower often talks about, the one who coexists with the Star Core."

　Screw Gum said in a gentle voice, "I am very honored to be invited by Lingmo to investigate the birth process of the silicon-based civilization on this planet."

　"Please rest assured, neither I nor Lingmo would have the heart to see a newly born intelligent machine life disappear before our eyes."

　While Hoshino and Screw Gum were talking, Suzuma also checked on Pascal's condition.

　"Big sister... is Pascal's condition really curable?"

　"Don't worry, it'll be fine."

　After briefly checking the status of the automaton, Suzumo already had a good idea of ​​what was going on.

　"His hardware problems are easy to solve. The main difficulty lies in separating the information noise and emotional modules in the core area that stores emotions, and then cleaning them up in a targeted manner."

　"Although this would be an almost impossible task by normal means, it's a piece of cake for me."

　Chapter 132 Company: Bouchau, I was tricked by Rupert III (sad)

　"Although I had briefly experienced Suzuma's abilities in your emails before, seeing them in person today is still quite different."

　Because the work of cleaning up information noise is very tedious, in order to prevent Pascal's emotional module from undergoing other changes due to inadvertent contact with her corrosive power, Suzuma slowed down the process of her ability taking effect.

　Of course, this also allowed Screws and Black Tower to witness firsthand the process of the Corruption Power taking effect.

　"Oh? What's wrong, Screw? Did you notice something else?"

　"Well... maybe."

　Screw Gum thought for a moment and asked, "Black Tower, if a person possesses an ability, is it generally necessary to replicate that ability into two subtly different abilities?"

　"Then this person must be very free."

　Black Tower scoffed, "Of course, it could also be to experiment with something, or control variables or something... What's wrong?"

　"It's nothing. I just vaguely sensed that Miss Lingmo's body seems to possess two powers that are both corrosive but subtly different, so it's a bit strange. If we're talking about color perception alone, it seems... one is purple with a pinkish tinge, and the other is green?"

　Seemingly afraid that Black Tower might misunderstand something, Screw Gum quickly added, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to delve into the special features of Suzuma. It's just that, because of your prank last time, Black Tower, my security system marked Suzuma's corrosive power as a high-risk target... Simply put, the AI ​​of the security system seems to be a bit overreacting."

　"Oh, I see... It's alright, it's probably normal."