Wasteland Development Diary

Zhou Yi first learned about Lumina when Yuan Tong joined the company and introduced the structure of enhanced ships.

Lumina and Lightstain are the two most unique resources in the Wasteland Era.

A Lightspine made of Lumina, fixed onto a Lightwall made of Lightstain, forms the most basic structure of a Light imprint.

Over the past few years, the Wasteland Company's industries have gradually expanded and upgraded, and many inventions are closely related to them.

The Flame Cup's energy storage relies on the Lightstain structure fixed inside the cup.

The core material of the coolant coal, Bitterroot, is also the result of Lightstain and Lumina being heavily absorbed into trees.

Electrical facilities require a large amount of copper wire, which originates from metal processing plants, and the smelting and processing procedures in these factories cannot be separated from Light imprint equipment.

The Lumina rail built by the Leshan Giant Buddha can even change the direction of the Dead Sea.

As long as the power of the Dead Sea is utilized, Lumina is an indispensable link.

Dong Shi said, "This technology itself is not complicated, but it has environmental requirements."

"We need to find a No. 4 space-time rift, and then develop and direct it."

"It cannot be a space-time bubble that has already been developed; it must be a space-time rift that has not yet expanded."

Zhou Yi immediately ordered the Wuhu Elevated Bridge to search the nearby Dead Sea—it can sense space-time rifts and space-time bubbles, making it a super-large space exploration device.

However, in the past two days, several space-time rifts have been found, but none of them are No. 4; they are all No. 1.

Dong Shi said, "Generally speaking, the number of No. 1 space-time rifts is the largest, just like in the Lunar New Area. The higher the number, the rarer the space-time channel."

Zhou Yi asked curiously, "Do different types of space-time rifts represent different worlds? Can one world connect to a maximum of 12 other worlds? Is that what it means?"

"It's not like that."

Dong Shi explained, "The 12 types of space-time channels correspond to different world structures on the other side. The reason why there are different types of space-time channels is also because the environment connected to the other side is different."

"The most common No. 1 space-time channel leads to a channel that has nothing, with no value."

"The No. 2 space-time channel has a space behind it that lacks the sky and underground, only the ground. How should I put it? It's like this piece of technology record land, which was disassembled and sealed in Cloud Ding. Because the space itself is limited, only a part of our body can enter if we go there."

"The No. 3 space-time channel connects to Earth and the Mud Tree World. We are also natives of the No. 3 space-time, so it is easiest to understand this type of world."

Zhou Yi felt a chill in his heart.

So, the 12 types of space-time channels refer to 12-dimensional space?

No. 1 corresponds to one-dimensional space, represented as a line.

No. 2 corresponds to two-dimensional space, which is a plane containing only length and width.

No. 3 is a three-dimensional space like Earth.

We need to find a space-time channel of four-dimensional space to create Lumina ore.

Dong Shi said, "Chairman Zhou, what you described is basically consistent with the records of the Shelter."

Zhou Yi then asked, "I remember you said that no Cave Dweller has returned from entering other worlds. Doesn't that mean they have been to one-dimensional and two-dimensional worlds?"

"Those two don't count."

In the understanding of the Cave Dwellers, low-dimensional worlds do not count as worlds.

"Those are just semi-finished spaces that still need a long time to expand and evolve, which is meaningless to us."

"However, we can't even enter higher-dimensional worlds, such as four-dimensional or five-dimensional worlds."

Zhou Yi then inquired about the Stream Tracers.

Xiao Fu also agreed with this, "A high-dimensional world can be compatible with other low-dimensional worlds, entering a three-dimensional space like Earth. But we can't enter the space where high-dimensional civilizations are."

"Da Zhou, help me ask them how they determined that there are 12 dimensional spaces? Stream Tracers generally believe that there are only 11 dimensional spaces."

Zhou Yi repeated this question.

Dong Shi said, "I don't understand either."

"Chairman Zhou, we rely on record lands to obtain knowledge and experience. We only remember 12 types of space-time, but we have to find the relevant record land to know what's going on."

Zhou Yi thought to himself that was true.

Dong Shi's technology completely relies on reading technical manuals.

It's better to start with the current mud collection technology.

Zhou Yi didn't expect that this wait would last for a month and a half. Until the long summer passed, they still hadn't found a space-time rift in four-dimensional space.

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On a rainy autumn day, the Red Falcon flew to Emerald City to report, "This summer, following the previous pre-sale, 290,000 units of the Sihe brand 2nd generation floating heart have been sold to the outside world, and are currently widely used in steel smelting, oil processing, and factory manufacturing."

"The total profit is 4.35 million Light Seeds, and the company's profit share is 1.0875 million Light Seeds."

The drone handed over the Light Nanosack.

"The training of Electric Cats has entered the 12th phase. Currently, the company has 49 A-level working Electric Cats and 227 B-level Electric Cats. They are already an important group of employees."

"The Electricity Department said that the number of non-working Electric Cats has reached 1,491. Although the company's electricity is very sufficient under the Stone Molt Reactor and generators, it is still necessary to solve their accommodation problem."

"Minister You Ai inquired about some special situations that he wanted to report. Currently, he is leading a team in the Lunar District for emergency repairs and cannot come over temporarily."

Zhou Yi said, "Contact You Ai remotely."

A moment passed.

A voice came from the drone's speaker: "Chairman, You'ai from the Electricity Department reporting to you."

"Is the emergency repair going smoothly?"

"The main problems have been resolved. Recent rainfall has been frequent, and the waterproofing and anti-corrosion measures for the newly built power facilities are not solid enough. Our construction speed has increased, but the subsequent maintenance and quality assurance are still insufficient. We lack both manpower and experience in handling emergencies."

It said, "The Electricity Department is recruiting some electromechanical lifeform power engineers. They can continuously monitor various equipment with a lower error rate. We need highly specialized personnel…"

After listening to You'ai's introduction, Zhou Yi realized that the company's current Electric Cat system was like entering a period of rapid growth in adolescence. It looks big, but in many ways, it hasn't fully kept up with its growth.

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There is a lack of experienced power engineers to handle emergencies and optimize circuit and network structures.

Since the time of old humans, electrical equipment has never been deployed on such a large scale. In the Dead Sea environment, the various problems encountered by equipment and facilities cannot be solved with the knowledge of old humans.

As the scale of electrical infrastructure rapidly expands, these problems quickly become prominent.

"The Electricity Department now has ample funding and resources. As long as we patiently cultivate and improve, we can gradually solve these problems."

You'ai said, "However, the Electric Cat problem is what I think needs to be solved immediately."

Zhou Yi asked, "How so?"

"The number of Electric Cats we have cultivated is increasing daily."

The head of the Electricity Department said seriously: "I and Tuozhu have summarized the opinions of the cat breeders and found that Electric Cats are inherently fond of freedom. Working requires them to suppress their instincts, so only a minority are working Electric Cats."

"But non-working Electric Cats are not necessarily useless; they just haven't met our company's employee ability requirements. After our training and guidance, most of them can maintain emotional stability and communicate."

"These Electric Cats and cat breeders are requesting that we do not transfer them to the outside world. Because they have learned through various channels that Electric Cats working outside are very hard, and some have even been threatened and oppressed by their employers…"

"Most of them train very seriously, but talents vary. Not being good at teamwork or being unable to meet the current company's Electric Cat position requirements does not mean they are failures."

Zhou Yi frowned as he listened.

This was indeed a problem.

After all, the Electric Cats were raised by the company. The initial idea was to transfer them out, firstly to generate revenue and reduce inventory for the company, and secondly to find a way out for the Electric Cats.

The company is not short of money right now, and since the Electric Cats are subjectively unwilling to change jobs, there is no need to force them.

Zhou Yi followed up, "Sounds like you have an idea?"

"The cat breeders have come up with an idea."

You'ai said, "They suggest that we imitate the talent labor market of the Electromechanical City and create a job search page specifically for Electric Cats on Recursive City's 'Wasteland Information'."

"Each Electric Cat will be registered, writing down their profile and personality characteristics, as well as their areas of expertise."

"This way, we can allow various external parties to hire them."

"The Electric Cats still belong to our company, but it is a way of dispatching labor to work in other places."

"In this way, the Electric Cats are still within the company system and have basic security. Working outside can also generate income for themselves. The company finds employers for them and charges 10% of their annual salary as a labor fee."

Zhou Yi thought for a moment: "Then let's try it out. If the effect is not bad, we will use it for the long term."

"Yes! Thank you for your understanding and protection of the Electric Cats."

The head of the Electricity Department happily said: "There is also a portion of Electric Cats who yearn for independent living, just like other residents of Emerald City. They want to venture out on their own and enter other regions through thunderstorms."

"The Electric Worker Spiders produced by Electromechanical City are a good carrier for them, capable of supporting long journeys as long as they are charged regularly."

Zhou Yi smiled: "Okay. Let them choose for themselves. Those who are capable can enter the company, those who do not meet the requirements can become labor dispatchers, or they can become flexible employees and venture out on their own. We will also give some subsidies and assistance."

"Chairman, these flexible employees have actually done something significant recently."

You'ai said, "They have formed a group called 'Cat Knights,' which includes both working Electric Cats from the company and flexible employment Electric Cats. They are eradicating looting gangs and Red-Hair Monster groups everywhere, solving banditry and recovering stolen goods, becoming a group somewhere between bounty hunters and knights-errant."

Zhou Yi was speechless.

Are the Electric Cats starting to help the weak and suppress the strong, or are they starting their own business?

"Tell me more about this Cat Knight organization."

You'ai quickly rushed to Emerald City, and he also brought a white-haired teenager.

"Chairman, this is Bai Shier, the logistics manager of the Cat Knights. He knows the most about the Cat Knights' affairs."

Zhou Yi remembered that Bai Shier was one of the three heroes of Mushroom Forest Elementary School and was quite famous.

Isn't this kid doing mushroom research? How did he become a member of the Cat Knights?

Also, how did he become a human?

Can mushrooms really become spirits?

Bai Shier respectfully said: "Chairman, this matter has to start from St. George's Church…"