The Super Mechanic's Odyssey

Chapter 2-1 Mechanical Department

Before the story begins, let's briefly introduce who our protagonist is.

Han Xiao, a pure man. The reason for this ambiguous name is simple. His mother's surname is Han, and his father's surname is Xiao. Simple and straightforward, with profound implications.

In his thirties, he's single and has no family to support. His appearance... belongs to the type that when bribed by a primary school student from the neighboring house with two hundred yuan to pretend to be a family member to attend a parent-teacher meeting, would be affectionately called "big brother" by a thirty-year-old uncle at the same table.

Although he looks a bit decadent, in the "Star Sea" circle, he's a well-connected and somewhat famous veteran. His main account ID, "Old Man Chatting and Being Wild in Youth", is renowned. He's at a level where when strolling in the player city, he can feel the admiration and envious stares from casual players. In the comments on the experts in the Chinese region on the official forum, his annotation is "Combat style is tricky and changeable, on-the-spot reaction has a professional level, proficient in five systems, especially good at mechanics."

Compared to the comments on other experts that often run for two or three pages, Han Xiao's comment is only a short sentence. Rumor has it that he's not someone who likes to show off and often declines interviews from game reporters, with little exposure...

The truth is that whenever there's a reporter's interview, he hopes the other party can add an advertisement at the beginning of the interview, "Are you still troubled by losing ten consecutive battles in the arena? Are you still depressed by being camped and killed in the wild? 'Star Sea' veteran power-leveler! Accepts gold farming, power-leveling, revenge seeking, and ranking up services! The price is negotiable, you won't suffer losses or be deceived, honest business, scammers get out! Contact ID..."

It turns out that even in the parallel universe of 2060, small advertisements still make people dread them, so Han Xiao has few visitors.

Alas, to make a living, it's all forced by life.

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Han Xiao was taken back to the laboratory for a blood test.

The base's environment and terrain are unknown, and the number of armed personnel is unknown. With his novice attributes with basically no combat power, rash resistance is like exposing your butt - looking for trouble. The well-trained guards in the corridor are estimated to have agent sub-professions of around level 5-8, the strong among ordinary people.

If he remembers correctly, at this time, Hela is an executive cadre of the Germination Organization, an E-level superpower, with an ability system, with an energy level of over 500 Onas. The combat power is conservatively estimated to be able to defeat a thousand of him.

In the Exploration Era 23333, a genius summed up the cultivation method of "Qi", establishing the same basic theory for all cultivation systems in the universe, completely opening a new era, and superpowers began to shine.

"Star Sea" is the stage for superpowers.

There are a total of five superpower systems: ability system, martial arts system, mechanical system, magic system, and psychic system. These are the main Professions in "Star Sea". By learning the professional knowledge books, one can take up the profession.

Professions are divided into main Professions and sub-professions. There are only five main superpower systems, while sub-professions are diverse and do not require professional knowledge books.

When all new characters enter "Star Sea", the first challenge they face is to find the professional knowledge book and transfer to the main profession.

New characters can choose two starts. One is the regular start. The system gives a never-drop newbie three-piece set (clothes, pants, and shoes to prevent nakedness), a fixed amount of money, and then choose a novice planet with fixed initial locations (usually located in different camps). This start is stable.

The other is the random start, which involves new characters in special events. There may be dangers or opportunities. Han Xiao's current situation is extremely similar to the random start.

Although the game has become reality, it is still a background he is familiar with, and he can rely on rich experience. Han Xiao calms down.

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It wasn't long before the blood report came out.

Hela took the materials from Lin Weixian, frowning slightly, "No abnormalities in the blood test?"

Lin Weixian, "The Valkyrie Solution mainly stimulates the brain. Maybe we should cut open his skull to test the brain activity."

Cut open the skull and extract the juice? Can I still survive? Han Xiao muttered secretly.

Hela waved her hand to stop, "He is the first surviving test subject of the Valkyrie Experiment. Unless it's absolutely necessary, don't use destructive means."

Han Xiao's eyes rolled. Maybe this identity can be well utilized.

Lin Weixian disagreed with Hela's words. Such a good material. It's too bad not to study it to the fullest.

"Then observe for a period of time to see which aspects of ability the Valkyrie Solution has enhanced."

Hela narrowed her cold eyes and said, "Brainwash him first."

Brainwash?

Han Xiao's heart sank. Brainwashing is a common method to control subordinates. Players who are successfully brainwashed will automatically join the camp. But his current life is real. The worst result is that his thoughts and consciousness are truly changed.

This is definitely unacceptable!

The good news is that in Version 1.0 of Planet Hailan, there is no technology that directly changes memories. The Germination Organization's brainwashing method is relatively primitive, using images and sounds for torture to "calibrate and reset" people's thinking. Those with an intelligence of over 10 points can be immune to brainwashing.

The Valkyrie Solution increased his stamina potential by 1 point. Potential is a hidden attribute that affects attribute growth. The basic potential of different races is different. Throughout the entire Star Sea world, the potential of humans is at a medium level, with the highest intelligence talent. Originally, he had low health. This 1 point of stamina potential is very useful for Han Xiao.

High Concentration speeds up learning and manufacturing by 10%, improving efficiency.

The 3-point mental resistance attached to Low-level Mental Tenacity is equivalent to an additional 3 points of intelligence. To be immune to brainwashing, he is still short of 3 points of intelligence.

"The civilian profession upgrade randomly increases 1 attribute point and 1 free attribute point. The chance of adding it to intelligence is too small..." Han Xiao is very self-aware. When playing games and drawing lots before, he always suspected whether there was a distant relative buried in the black soil of Africa. If there is a deity blessing him, it must be the Goddess of Disaster! In contrast, obtaining a new profession is undoubtedly a safe approach.

At this time, Han Xiao couldn't move freely, but the random start can't be a dead end from the beginning. There must be an opportunity for players... He suddenly froze. Saying that he is now an NPC, there may not be the blessing of the system god. It can't be so bad, right?!

"Take him for brainwashing." Hela waved her hand and left the room.

It was still those two serious armed guards flanking him on either side. The one on the left seemed like everyone owed him three hundred thousand, and the one on the right seemed constipated for ten days. Their expressions were exactly the same as that of the landlord when he came to urge for rent every time.

A group of people came to another room filled with many complex mechanical instruments.

Lin Weixian went to adjust the machine. "Three hundred thousand" and "Constipated Guy" pressed Han Xiao onto the chair. Ten meters away, the wall was a row of glass bookshelves.

Han Xiao turned his head to look at the bookshelf, and rows of book titles came into view, "Tom's Basic Mechanical Theory", "On the Genes of Humans and Lizards", "Red's Hypothesis"... Seemed to be the reserve reference books of the researchers.

Wait, there are professional knowledge books among them!

"There is always a way out." Han Xiao was overjoyed.

The two guards were watching him closely behind. It seemed that any slight movement from him would invite an attack.

But Han Xiao didn't hesitate at all. He suddenly stood up and walked towards the bookshelf.

This move startled the others. "Three hundred thousand" and "Constipated Guy" completed the actions of drawing their guns and aiming within 0.6 seconds.

Pointed at by the black muzzles at his back, Han Xiao's expression remained unchanged. Without stopping, he thought to himself, "Don't shoot. With my little health points, one shot will kill me..."

The next second, Lin Weixian's voice came from behind, "Wait, see what he wants to do!"

"Three hundred thousand" and "Constipated Guy" hesitated for a moment and loosened their fingers on the triggers.

Han Xiao heaved a sigh of relief. He bet right. As long as there was no aggressive tendency, the identity of "the first successful test subject" was his amulet. His exceptional behavior would only be regarded as an effect of the experiment.

"Tom's Basic Mechanical Theory", the basic knowledge book of the mechanical department. This was his goal. He took out the book from the bookshelf and started flipping through it.

The content of the book was all mechanical theories. Those long paragraphs of theories and detailed pictures were difficult to understand. Han Xiao patiently read for more than ten seconds, and finally, a message popped up on the panel.

[You have completed a self-study of basic mechanical knowledge. Given your intelligence, the learning progress of basic assembly is 20% (High Concentration + 0.2%)]

"Sure enough, it works." Han Xiao was delighted. Although he couldn't understand it himself, the system would automatically judge and assist him in learning the knowledge within.

Lin Weixian on the side was full of doubts. The test subject's behavior seemed like learning. Could it be that the experiment enhanced the learning ability?

For the sake of observation, Lin Weixian did not stop Han Xiao.

The whole place was silent, only the rustling sound of flipping pages remained.

[Learning progress of basic assembly 15% + 15%]... [29% + 29%]... [48% + 48%]...

The speed of flipping pages was getting faster and faster. Han Xiao remained expressionless on the surface, but was actually slightly anxious inside. Every second that passed was not only time but also his freedom.

With a bang, the door opened again. Hela walked in and frowned upon seeing this scene, "What's the situation?"

"It's like this..." Lin Weixian explained and mentioned the conjecture of the Valkyrie Experiment.

"You mean his learning ability has been enhanced?"

Lin Weixian, "This is the preliminary observation conclusion. If you allow me to cut open his brain for testing, I can give you a more accurate conclusion."

Han Xiao couldn't help but grumble, "This old guy is so obsessed with cutting people's brains. How much does he love brain flowers?"

Hela waved to reject Lin Weixian's request. If the test subject's brain was enhanced, it might be more important for the organization than training a cannon fodder agent. He needs to be brainwashed immediately and instilled with loyalty to the organization...

She turned to Lin Weixian and said, "Is the brainwashing device ready?"

"It has been debugged." Lin Weixian pointed to the instrument in the room.

Han Xiao's ears perked up. So this is the place for brainwashing. Oh no, I have to hurry up.

Just then, a new prompt appeared on the panel with a ding dong sound.

[The progress of basic assembly is 90% + 10%. You have learned the basic knowledge of mechanics. The knowledge tree of the mechanical department has been unlocked!]

[You have obtained a new profession, Mechanical Novice. Qi Power + 10, Intelligence + 1, Stamina + 1. You obtain 2 free attribute points and 1 potential point.]

[You have comprehended new skills: Primary Mechanical Affinity, Simple Cultivation, Simple Enhancement and Modification]

A warm current emerged out of thin air, flowing throughout his body, and his mind cleared up.

Unlike simply learning skills in the game, all the mechanical knowledge that he couldn't understand before has now become comprehensible, deeply imprinted in his mind and turned into real knowledge. This change almost made Han Xiao unable to maintain his poker face disguise and scared him to the point of almost throwing the book away.

It turns out that the things in the game can really be learned? What a joke. "Star Sea" has been operating for more than ten years. Why hasn't the Earth Federation roared and dominated the galaxy?

"There must be something strange..." Han Xiao was extremely shocked.

Personal panel has changed

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Name: Han Xiao

Race: Carbon-based Human (Yellow)

Template: NPC (Version 1.0 public beta countdown: 358 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes)

Total Level: 2

Experience: 0

Sub-profession: Civilian (v1 050)

Main Profession: Mechanical Novice (v1 0200)

Health Value: 43/50 (Sprained)

Stamina Value: 80/80

Personal Attributes: Strength 3, Agility 3, Stamina 5, Intelligence 4, Mystery 1, Charisma 2, Luck 1

Free Attribute Points: 2

Qi Power: 10 (10v1)

v1 10) - [Strength + 1, Agility + 1, Stamina + 1, Stamina Limit + 20]

Energy Level: 3 - 4

Tier: F (Mortal)

You are still 1 point of combat power away from being trash

Specialties: High Concentration - Increases learning and manufacturing speed by 10%

Low-level Mental Tenacity - Obtains +3 Willpower judgment

Skills: Primary Mechanical Affinity (v1 01000) - Increases comprehension of machinery

Simple Repair (v1 0400) - Conducts simple repairs on basic machinery

Simple Enhancement and Modification (v1 0600) - Enhances basic machinery

Potential Point: 1

Professional Knowledge Tree

- Basic Armed Assembly (v1, [19 unlearned items])

- Energy ([20 unlearned items])

- Control ([20 unlearned items])

Influence: 0

Legendary Degree: 0

Equipment: None

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