06:40AM.
Hell’s Kitchen·Blue Line.
The blue line consists of three lines, A, C, and E. These three lines stop at subway stations along 8th Avenue, providing convenient subway services to the eastern boundary of Hell's Kitchen, located in the southeast corner of Hell's Kitchen.
Especially the 42nd Street-Porter Authority Transportation Terminal, which is a complex intertwining point located in the center of the urban context. It is a key node for Hell’s Kitchen to connect with the outside world, and it is also a place full of contrasts and conflicts. Many foreigners carrying large and small bags walked to and from 42nd Street Station.
The first ray of sunshine in the morning has not completely dispelled the night, but the transportation hub has already begun a busy day.
Subways, buses, and hurried pedestrians create a busy scene.
Between the flashing neon lights, you can see individuals of different races - humans, goblins, kobolds, and other alien races.
They either rush through the crowd, or wait cautiously at the edge of the platform. Everyone has their own destination, and there are different stories behind each destination.
The air on 42nd Street is filled with a mixture of smells.
The moisture from the ground, the exhaust from passing vehicles, the aroma of food from fast food restaurants, and the unique smells of different races.
These scents mingle in the air, creating Hell's Kitchen's unique scent imprint.
The figure of the operator Rich Robert the Mole is particularly eye-catching in such an environment.
He was wearing the black uniform of the Authority, with the plug-in genealogy [Adam] on his shoulders flashing constantly. His hands were flat on the bulletproof vest on his chest, and two 'management' pistols were hung below the vest. Bureau-404 Micro Bolter'.
On his retina, every passing pedestrian and alien was given a green [normal] mark.
The mole's eyes quickly scanned every pedestrian on the street.
In the bustling crowd, whether they were humans or aliens, when they saw Operator Mole wearing the uniform of the Authority, there was a hint of fear and disgust in their eyes.
They avoided the mole as much as possible, fearing that the "watchdog" of Heaven would find an opportunity to empty their bolters. This behavior formed invisible ripples in the crowd.
Mole has become accustomed to this. He feels that he is quite lucky today and did not encounter "yellow code" and "red code" just after opening.
Encountering a "yellow code" means that 80% of these people have problems.
When encountering a "red code", don't hesitate to draw your gun and shoot.
This is the intelligence that Mole summarized after working as a grassroots patrol operator in the traffic department of the Administration for two months. [Adam]’s intelligence integration ability and crime assessment are so reliable that the mental work of grassroots officers is almost zero.
However, Mole has heard that the newly established Municipal Affairs Bureau of the Management Bureau intends to bypass some of [Adam's] control over the Management Bureau and set up a secretariat to re-adjust the control of the Planning Management Bureau over grassroots officials. .
If the Management Bureau is compared to his father's kingdom of heaven, then the Municipal Affairs Bureau is the resolution assembly, Adam is Eden, and the Secretariat is the buffer zone for upper and lower power.
Just as Mole was looking at the crowds walking to and from 42nd Street Station, the device on his chest suddenly flashed a few times quickly, and then a voice was transmitted to his mind through the peripheral lineage.
"The Ministry of Municipal Transportation and Communications calls 42-Porter Authoritative Transportation Terminal. The Municipal and Transportation Department calls 42-Porter Authoritative Transportation Terminal. Please answer, pfft~"
Mole's spirituality poured into the peripheral lineage, and he replied:
"This is Mole, the operator of 42-Porter's authoritative transportation terminal, received, please speak, pfft~"
"Mole, we have received a report of a rear-ending dispute between an unauthorized hover vehicle and a two-legged arachnid at the west entrance of the transportation terminal. Please go to check and deal with it immediately. Ensure that traffic is flowing smoothly."
"Received, Municipal Transportation Department. I am heading to the west entrance to check the dispute. It will be handled in accordance with the regulations and ensure smooth traffic."
"Understood, Mole. Please report in time after completing the task Situation. End of Municipal Transportation Department."
"Understood, I will report back immediately after the mission is completed. 42-Porter Authoritative Transportation Terminal Operator Mole is over."
After finishing the call with the transportation headquarters, Mole quickly headed towards the 42nd Street Station Go towards the west entrance.
The side entrance was originally a normally functioning site in Hell's Kitchen, but with the impact of the sinking of the New World, it became the intersection of interfaces for multiple otherworldly areas.
In order to maintain normal traffic and order in Hell's Kitchen, New Alliance cooperated with [Monster Power Company] to install multiple alien portal devices in this area. These devices ensured the west entrance to a certain extent. of traffic flow.
However, when the management of Hell's Kitchen was transferred to the Authority, the situation changed.
[Monster Power Company], considering the angelic forces behind the Authority, chose to divest and withdraw from Hell's Kitchen, which caused the alien portal at the west entrance to lose professional maintenance support.
Without the daily maintenance of the power company staff, the operation of these alien portals began to have problems. Errors and delays in the opening of the portals often occurred, causing frequent traffic disputes and safety hazards in the west entrance area.
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42nd Street-West entrance.
After arriving at the scene, Mole was immediately attracted by the chaotic scene in front of him.
In the crowded traffic channel of 42nd Street in Hell's Kitchen, an unusual scene caught his eye: a bipedal dragon with a golden collar around its neck was standing in it, and its powerful and mighty feet accidentally stepped out. There was a huge pothole in a hover car. The damaged hover car was making sparks and sparks, and it seemed that it might lose control completely at any time.
The person riding on the back of this bipedal dragon is a human who has undergone illegal prosthetic transformation.
His arms were replaced by metal prostheses, a transformation that added a cold and unruly temperament to his appearance.
He has earrings and nose studs on his face, and these decorations are even more dazzling under his expression of contempt and provocation.
The knight looked down at the car owner lying on the ground. The unfortunate car owner covered his head, blood seeping from between his fingers, and he was obviously seriously injured.
There was a sarcastic smile on his lips, as if he was enjoying the other person's helplessness and pain.
The knight made a mocking gesture towards the people on the ground. He was arrogant, as if the two-legged dragon he was riding gave him power over ordinary people.
“You stinky ****, you drive a stupid federal-made hover car and you dare to show off in front of me. Diaomao, let me tell you, this is Hell’s Kitchen, not you. A **** who drives a domestic car can get in. "
Lying on the ground, covering his bleeding head with one hand, the car owner couldn't help but feel angry as he looked at the knight above him who gave him the middle finger.
“MD, I just bought a new car!”
The car owner tried to struggle to get up, but he was a little weak due to excessive blood loss. Not long after he stood up, he staggered and fell to the ground, causing the bipedal dragon knight to laugh more mockingly.
At this moment, when the mole who arrived at the scene focused on the bipedal dragon, [Adam] promptly popped up the monster illustration table.
[Draconia·Dragonborn]
[Borderland-A dragon species owned by the Draconian national power, the Draconian Empire, which is in the new After the world was opened, it was forcibly colonized by financial forces led by the Edici Federation. The bipedal dragons in its territory have been enslaved by Edici merchants using [Forbidden Technique] and capsule technology, and the enslaved alien beasts have become new financial transaction products.
Currently, a stable triangular trade has been formed between Edici (New World), the junction area, and various realms (many external forces including the Golden Court).
From the border area → Edici Federation (financial slave trade)
From the Edici Federation → all realms: alcohol, arms, high-tech products, industrial products and other high-precision items.
From all realms→Edici Federation: precious metals, ores, divine items, extraordinary products, ivy modifiers...]
"Sure enough, it was smuggled here again through the triangular trade , the black market [Capsule Beast/Elf] without a license plate.”
The Mole simply glanced at the neck of the Draconia Bipedal Dragon, one of the three giants of the New Alliance, Mayflower. With the foundation's certification plate, we knew that the cycling capsule beast in front of us was a black market product.
Those rampant black market traders always hope to bypass the world tax of the border area → Edici Federation and exploit the loopholes of [Financial Street].
"And it depends on the situation, the guy who modified the prosthetic body above used poisonous metal." The mole looked at the metal prosthetic limbs on the crazy Draconian knight with a professional look.
"It's lead." He quickly concluded the cause of the cyber disease on the Bipedal Dragon Knight.
Lead poisoning is a common cyberpsychosis induced by toxic metals on the market.
Mild lead poisoning can cause difficulty concentrating, memory loss, fatigue and depression, while severe lead poisoning can cause mental decline, behavioral problems, insanity and even violent behavior.
Regular prosthetic modifications will not incorporate large amounts of toxic metals.
But I'm sorry, this is the Edici Federation, this is the New World, and this is Hell's Kitchen.
So, abnormality and unscrupulousness are the norm.
Looking at the cyberpsychotic patient who was obviously suffering from severe lead poisoning, Mole knew that if this situation was not controlled immediately, it would likely escalate into a more serious violent incident.
He quickly assessed his surroundings to make sure there were no other potential threats, then decisively drew his bolter and fired a warning shot into the air.
Touch——
The loud sound of bolters echoed in the narrow passage, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
"Okay, now I need everyone to calm down!"
The Mole's voice was firm and powerful, full of unquestionable authority.
"Sir," he turned to the human who had illegally modified the body, "please get off the bipedal dragon and stay away from the car."
The bipedal dragon knight, who was severely lead-poisoned, became particularly unruly under the Mole's stern warning.
The groggy mind did not make him shrink back, but instead inspired him to despise and provoke the administrators of the Administration.
His eyes were blurred, and his tone was full of sarcasm and disdain, as if he was mocking the seriousness and authority of everything in front of him. "Who do you think you are! Wearing the uniform of the Administration, you think you are an angel in heaven? No, you are just watchdogs in heaven! Watchdogs, do you know?"
His words Sharp and provocative.
“Hey, watchdog, bark, let me be happy.”
Mole looked unusually calm in the face of this provocation. His expression did not fluctuate at all, and he responded calmly and firmly: "I am an inspection operator of the Administration, operator number 777-424. You are currently in a state of illegality. For the safety of you and others, please get off your mount immediately and raise your hands."
While speaking, Mole activated Adam's law enforcement recording mode to ensure that the entire process was completely recorded.
The bolter in his hand was pointed steadily at the knight, ready for whatever might happen.
Faced with such a serious warning, the knight did not show any signs of fear, but instead aroused his impulse to escape.
He was driving a bipedal dragon and planned to leave the scene quickly.
As the bipedal dragon accelerated violently, it began to rampage on the street, causing a series of chaos and destruction. Cars and various vehicles were mercilessly knocked away by its powerful body, and some were even stepped directly into huge potholes, making frightening collision sounds and popping sparks.
The shops on the street were not spared. The windows were shattered and the goods were scattered on the ground. It was a mess.
The rampage of the two-legged dragon was like a sudden storm, quickly causing waves of panic and chaos on the streets with dense traffic.
Pedestrians and vehicles tried to avoid this sudden threat, but due to the extremely fast speed of the bipedal dragon, many people could only watch helplessly as the destruction occurred.
“MD, crazy——”
"My car!!!"
Screams, blaring horns and broken glass came and went, forming a chaotic symphony.
Seeing this, Mole acted quickly and decisively.
[Bullet Time·Start——]
As he pulled the trigger without hesitation, the bolter immediately burst out with unprecedented firepower.
Accurate bolts flew out at an astonishing speed, heading straight for the bipedal dragon that was wreaking havoc. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and all sounds were replaced by a series of sharp explosions.
When the explosive arrow accurately hit one of the legs of the bipedal dragon, the moment of silence was broken by the ensuing explosions. A huge impact force was instantly released on the legs of the bipedal dragon. The strong explosion not only instantly destroyed the function of its legs, but also left scorched black marks on its scale-covered skin.
At that moment, the body of the bipedal dragon was twisted violently due to severe pain. It tried to maintain its balance, but the injury made its efforts in vain. "Roar——"
The two-legged dragon let out a deafening roar of pain. The sound was full of fear and pain, echoing in the narrow passage, causing panic among the surrounding pedestrians.
The huge body began to shake, and every time he tried to stand or move, it became extremely difficult because of the injured leg.
In pain and imbalance, the bipedal dragon's movements became clumsy and weak, and eventually fell to the ground inevitably.
As the bipedal dragon fell to the ground in pain, the knight could not maintain his balance and fell to the ground together.
The moment he fell, he groaned in pain, and the sound was particularly harsh in the chaotic streets.
However, this knight who had been illegally transformed into a prosthetic body did not lose his combat effectiveness.
The metal prosthesis on his arm entered takeover mode in an instant, as if it had its own consciousness, quickly adjusting his falling posture, allowing him to land in a posture that was extremely flexible and almost violated the laws of physics.
After landing, the knight did not stand up immediately. Instead, he used the support of the metal prosthesis to adjust his posture, appearing extremely alert. He stared fiercely at the operator Mole who was shooting in front of him, his eyes shining with anger and hatred.
"The transformation of AI prosthetics with passive takeover mode... Come on, even metal prosthetics are illegal." Seeing this scene, the chasing mole mentally determined the other party's culpability. .
Whether it is the [Gear Orthodox Church] or other lineages that practice the path of mechanical ascension, it is not allowed, at least on the surface, to privately create passive take-over prosthetic devices.
If the metal prosthesis of AI has the ability to take over an individual, the most direct risk is that the individual may lose control of his or her own behavior, leading to the loss of personal autonomy. In this case, human will is replaced by AI, and the individual becomes the executor of AI behavior.
If the metal prosthesis of AI is used maliciously or attacked by hackers, it will also pose a serious threat to personal and even public safety.
Taken individuals can be used as tools to commit crimes, terrorist activities, or other harmful acts.
As a member of the [Maxwell Sect], one of the three mechanical churches, Mole naturally understands the risks brought by this kind of prosthetic transformation, and the metal prosthesis on his left hand also...
< br>"Damn authority scumbag, you fucking know how expensive this bipedal dragon you smashed!!!"
Cyberpsychosis with severe lead poisoning yelled at the mole , the mole also took the opportunity to see clearly the appearance of the other party - a pale face with almost no blood color, and faint yellow spots on the skin, which are obvious signs of long-term lead poisoning.
There were deep dark circles under his eyes, and he was laughing hysterically, his voice harsh and sharp, full of crazy colors.
"Operator Mole, this is the console, please describe your current status." The peripheral pedigree sounded a call.
"Console, I have encountered an armed conflict. There is an armed suspect who is resisting arrest and has opened fire. Our location is the west entrance of the Porter Authority Transportation Terminal." Mole responded quickly in his mind , and at the same time raised his gun and pulled the trigger at the knight charging towards him.
Bang Bang Bang——
The knight launched a fierce attack on the operator Mole.
The metal prosthesis on his arm began to deform strangely, demonstrating the high degree of adaptability and combat effectiveness brought about by illegal transformation.
Almost instantly, a circular shield suddenly formed around him.
The mole shot wildly at the charging knight.
Each bullet from the bolter contains huge destructive power, but when they hit the energy shield around the knight, they can only stir up circles of rippling light waves, seemingly unable to damage the knight. causing substantial harm.
At the same time, the knight did not have any fear. He entered [Basic Shooting Mode], and the metal prosthetic body on his arm quickly changed to shooting mode, aiming at the mole to launch a counterattack.
Pengpengpeng——
Pengpengpeng——
On this congested traffic road, a fierce gun battle started between the two, with bullets and bolts flying in the air. There was a banging sound of shooting, and the surrounding environment seemed extremely fragile in this sudden battle.
As the gun battle unfolds on the congested traffic road, the surrounding environment is quickly drawn into an unforeseen chaos.
The originally busy street has now become a battlefield for the two opponents to fight fiercely. Bullets and bolts hit the ground and walls, stirring up dust and debris, leaving behind traces of scorched black marks.
Vehicles parked on the roadside became unexpected obstacles or temporary shelters during the battle, but some were unfortunately hit. Explosions and sirens sounded one after another, and thick smoke and fire spread among the vehicles.
Pedestrians fled in panic amid gunfire, screams and hurried footsteps filling the air.
During the battle, Mole discovered that the knight had been completely taken over by AI.
"The body-seizing AI takes over the equipment. This thing is really a punishment. Smuggling and explosive modification are enough to put him in prison in Edici for a lifetime." Mole became more courageous as he fought, but The knight with a numb expression knew that the opponent had been taken away by the AI.
"This is the console. Based on the current situation assessment, you are authorized to use deadly force if the suspect continues to threaten public safety."
"Understood."
As the direction of the console authorized Mole to use lethal weapons, his eyes became cold. He quickly inserted the bolt gun in his hand back into the holster, and then began to slowly Slowly taking off the black full-arm sleeve of his field uniform on his left hand, he gradually revealed the metal prosthetic body hidden underneath.
At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
The metal prosthetic body shines coldly in the sun, and its appearance is a perfect combination of advanced technology and combat practicality.
The surface of the prosthetic body is made of an alloy that appears to be both strong and flexible. Its tone is a calm silver-gray with a smooth surface that contrasts sharply with the mole's skin color. The joints are designed with complex mechanical structures, making every movement smooth and precise.
On the outside of the metal prosthesis, you can see several small luminous indicators and micro interfaces. They are flashing silently, seeming to indicate the operation of the complex internal system. Especially in the palms and fingers, you can see subtle The energy line pattern implies that hidden abilities are about to be stimulated.
“Now, let you see what cybernetic transformation is——”
As these words fell, his metal prosthetic body began to glow slightly, as if in response to his will .
[Maxwellian Module·Arm of Iron Will——]
[Start! ]
As the metal prosthetic body was activated, Mole's body suddenly released a strong energy, making his movements so fast that it was almost difficult to detect with the naked eye. His figure turned into an afterimage, shuttled through the narrow streets at an astonishing speed, and appeared within 15 meters of the knight in just an instant.
This speed and sudden approach caught people completely off guard.
Facing the sudden attack, the knight, despite being taken over by AI, showed extraordinary reaction speed and quickly counterattacked. He launched a series of attacks at the mole, trying to hit the opponent with the weapons that the metal prosthetic body on his arm could fire.
However, all attacks launched at Mole were easily neutralized by the shield emitted by the metal prosthetic body in his hand.
When the shield came into contact with the attack, it emitted a flurry of light, and then the attack seemed to be absorbed without any impact on the mole.
Immediately afterwards, Mole activated the module skill on his left prosthetic body without hesitation.
[Force Field Shock Wave——]
His left arm was pushed forward violently, and with this movement, a powerful energy wave burst out from his palm.
This force field shock wave centered on the mole and spread rapidly in all directions, forming a visible shock wave. It was as if the air was torn apart by this force, creating ripples.
When the force field shock wave came into contact with the knight, it erupted with intense light and vibration, violently pushing the knight away, almost throwing him away.
The knight's body drew an arc in the air, and then landed heavily on the ground, causing a burst of dust to fly.
At this moment, the knight's offensive was completely interrupted. He obviously did not expect that the mole could release such a powerful energy attack. His whole body was shocked by the power of the force field shock wave, and it was difficult to stand up again in a short time. Launch an attack.
The Mole came to the fallen knight with an almost solemn attitude and firm steps.
Pfft——
His palms slowly stretched out and accurately pinched the knight's two illegally modified metal prostheses.
Then, he began to slowly lift the knight up.
The knight's body was suspended in the air, and the two metal prosthetics were unable to struggle in the grasp of the mole.
This gesture of being lifted carries a silent humiliation in the display of strength.
Then, the name [Arm of Iron Will] suddenly surged with dense numbers 0 and 1, winding around the surface of the arm like living veins, forming a dynamic data flow pattern.
These numbers jumped rapidly on the metal skin, flashing light. The advanced hacking module embedded in Mole's metal prosthesis was activated. He began to use this data flow to launch an attack on the knight's illegally modified prosthetic body. Hack.
The lights on the knight's prosthetic device began to flash, and the originally steady light became chaotic, indicating that the Mole's electronic offensive was taking effect. In this silent electronic war, the mole uses the instructions issued by his own prosthetic body to gradually invade and try to take over the opponent's mechanical authority.
[Hacking completed——]
[Maxwell-Mechanical Devouring Module 0-23]
[The following are the corresponding modules for 0-23:
Enhanced Strength (Passive Skill):
Description: The arms of the metal prosthesis provide greater strength than ordinary people, making it easier to carry heavy objects, simple fights, or break door locks. Effect: Increase physical power output by 20% and increase the upper limit of carrying capacity to 200 kg.
Basic shooting mode (active skill):
Description: The prosthetic arms are integrated with a basic shooting system and can use standard military bullets for shooting, suitable for basic self-defense and combat support. Effect: The shooting firepower is equivalent to that of a standard pistol, firing up to 60 rounds per minute and requiring manual loading.
Simple Shield (Active Skill):
Description: Through the small energy generator on the arm, an energy shield can be formed in a short time to provide temporary protection for the user. Effect: Absorb an attack received within the next 3 seconds, cooling time is 180 seconds.
Tip: All modules contain the negative effect of 'lead poisoning', which can be continuously superimposed——]
[Whether to activate the Maxwell module replacement and select one of the abilities to replace——]
< br>Mole looked at all the abilities and decisively chose to crush the opponent's metal prosthetic body.
These things are all garbage.
Pfft——
Under an unparalleled force, the knight's metal prosthesis began to deform, twist, and finally burst at a speed that was almost visible to the naked eye.
Fragments of metal and circuits flew everywhere, like fireworks exploding in the night sky.
[No——]
At this time, the knight taken over by the AI seemed to wake up from a nightmare, and his consciousness regained control of his body. The reality of everything before him shocked him, and his vision was filled with doubt, fear and pain.
The Mole stood in front of the knight who fell to the ground and lost the support of the metal prosthetic body, with a serious expression and an unmistakable coldness in his tone.
His words were clear and direct, full of the tone of a formal law enforcer: "Because you are suspected of [public safety threat/illegal possession of weapons/assault], we will detain you and take you to the nearest police station Make further inquiries. Please cooperate with our actions.”
After recovering from being completely taken over by AI and losing self-awareness, the knight is obviously still in a semi-conscious state. He was about to speak, perhaps to explain or to defend, but when Mole pulled out his bolter again and pointed the cold muzzle at his head, all his words were swallowed up by the cold reality.
The chill from the muzzle made the knight completely lose the courage to resist. His eyes were full of fear and uncertainty, and he understood that any resistance would be in vain.
"You will have the opportunity to undergo further questioning and to contact federal counsel. We will document this process in detail and ensure that your rights are respected. Now, please follow me."
< br>The mole continued without giving the knight any chance to refute. Under his cold gaze, the knight stood up tremblingly, his heart filled with unknown fear and uncertainty about the future.
Soon, a custody vehicle belonging to the FBI under the jurisdiction of the Edici government arrived at the scene.
Mole handed the knight to the FBI along with the body camera.
There is a good cooperative relationship between the Bureau and the FBI, especially in dealing with security crimes.
For the FBI, being able to take over such criminals not only fulfills its duties, but also has the opportunity to hold these criminals accountable and compensate them through legal procedures.
As the detention car slowly drove away, Mole's eyes also shifted. He looked around at the scene that had become messy due to the conflict just now. The destruction and chaos on the streets looked like the remnants of a small war, making people feel a little worried about the security situation in the city.
However, for Authority operators like Mole, this is already part of the daily routine.
He thought silently in his heart that the knight would probably have to work until old age in federal custody to repay his actions today.
I had my wisdom teeth removed today and I will be in pain for several days again...