"It's okay, it's okay," Moses covered her mouth and chuckled, "I'll report this to Dr. Shen truthfully, and he won't be angry. You, on the other hand, don't waste your time on this junk. I'll call the Cleaning Robot Lai to clean it up later. Come on, there are still a few more guns to test!"
Yu Jiu looked at the pile of broken pieces in her arms, a thought suddenly struck her, "So you guys don't want this junk anymore?"
Moses nodded blankly, "Yes, there are new ones in the storage room. It's broken like this, there's no need to repair it."
SCI, being rich and powerful, wouldn't use an Armed Robot that had been badly damaged. Yu Jiu's eyes lit up, "Then give it to me, I'll be a garbage can in my spare time."
Moses: "?"
She hadn't expected that Yu Jiu, who had just gained countless approvals, would unhesitatingly become a garbage collector? Even this broken stuff? Young girl, don't you care about your reputation? For goodness sake, there are a lot of high-ranking generals watching you right now!
However, Yu Jiu seemed to completely ignore Moses' repeated signals, clutching the damaged Armed Robot wreckage as if she were a mother hen guarding her chicks.
This was a complete set of robot parts, with a full set of advanced armament programs and kinetic drives. It was something she might never encounter in a lifetime. She was afraid she'd lose it if she let go.
Yu Jiu asked Moses with utmost sincerity, "Can I test guns with one hand? I can do it, trust me."
Moses: "...Honey, please don't joke with me." Before she could finish speaking, a low voice suddenly came from her earpiece.
"Recycle the ammunition, and the rest is for her."
Moses' smile froze for a moment. Although she was an assistant, she was also a senior weapons researcher. Only one person in the entire Federation could forcibly connect to her private communication channel.
Moses sighed imperceptibly and said, "Honey... after the test firing is over and the ammunition is handed in, you can take them with you."
Yu Jiu's eyes instantly lit up. She quickly dragged the parts to a corner and headed to the preparation station without looking back, like a father worried about his child.
The crowd who had just witnessed Yu Jiu's sharp demeanor: ...
Moses straightened her expression and quickly got into work mode, "Next is the 'Combustion 500 Handheld Firearm' developed and manufactured by Claude's team...."
This was not a problem.
However, why did all these researchers like to wear a backpack-mounted fuel tank?
The 'Avenger' had a heavy ammo box, and she didn't expect the 'Combustion 500' to have one too.
Yu Jiu helplessly equipped herself like a pesticide sprayer.
She had faced Mutants, creatures that humans could not confront head-on. Carrying so much weight, if she couldn't kill them within seconds, their powerful Regeneration Ability would allow them to recover, leading to the despair of a warrior. She stood in the designated spot and successfully completed the test firing this time.
After finishing, a virtual screen immediately lit up in front of her. Yu Jiu needed to write down her initial impressions. Claude's team researchers would immediately record and analyze them one by one, and then publish them in the live broadcast room.
Most of the high-ranking generals had worked their way up from the bottom of the military camps, and every one of them was a master of firearms. Under the shooting of the precision cameras, they could also directly observe the test firing process.
Therefore, if Yu Jiu wrote anything wrong or nonsensical, it would be easily seen through by these big shots. Wang Ming and the others became spirited again. He was ready to start mocking.
She absolutely couldn't lose face in front of Pǔ Yuánkǎi again!
However, to everyone's surprise, Yu Jiu's simple report was comparable to an academic paper.
She explained the characteristics and handling feel of the 'Combustion 500' in detail from seven points, listing all the advantages and disadvantages clearly, thoroughly, and concisely.
Due to differences in personality and habits, when test firing, people usually subconsciously start writing from aspects they are familiar with and briefly touch upon unfamiliar aspects.
After all, no one can experience every single detail. But Yu Jiu was like a precise machine with human emotions. She wrote about everything clearly, from the relatively large vibration frequency of a certain screw to the temperature change of the flame spray. Even Claude himself found it hard to believe.
"I have never seen anyone like her," Claude said to the live broadcast room, "She is like she was born for weapons! Every weapon in her hands seems to be given life!"
The live broadcast room fell silent again.
Wang Ming and the others in front of the screen put down their hands with cold faces.
They could no longer find fault. Yu Jiu's ability far exceeded their imagination.
A few seconds later, Pǔ Yuánkǎi sent another Deluxe Bullet Tower.
However, this time, following his gift message were many other gift messages.
[Colonel Bard Du gifted the streamer a Dream Heavy Machine Gun x1! Congratulations to Colonel Bard Du for lighting up the streamer's Guardian Star!]
[Major General Qiū Míngxuān gifted the streamer a Brilliant Military Camp Grand Stage x1! Congratulations to Major General Qiū Míngxuān for lighting up the streamer's Guardian Star!]
......
Operator Xiao Jia excitedly hugged Xiao Yi's neck, "A Major General! Even a Major General was alerted! This is the first time I've seen a living Major General in my life! This test firer is too amazing!"
Yu Jiu then test-fired more new weapons, two of which were improved rifles that had increased power and range, and altered ammunition shape. However, they still couldn't kill an adult Mutant with a single shot, but they were much better than the original rifles. Therefore, after repeated tests, these two models received unanimous approval from the live broadcast room.
There was also a non-lethal weapon, a new type of signal gun. Firing the new signal flare into the sky could temporarily block radiation interference in a certain area, restoring communication, a true piece of black technology.
This new signal gun was immediately priced extremely high by a certain Major General, making its research team incredibly happy.
This is because it's not just the Federation Military that needs weapons; many clandestine organizations do too.
But none of this had anything to do with Yu Jiu. She had successfully, no, exceeded expectations and completed today's test firing mission. She could go back and rest.
She packed up the parts in the corner, borrowed a small cart and a toolbox from Moses, and walked towards the temporary dormitory with light steps.
Watching her receding figure, Moses leaned against the doorframe and tapped the earpiece hanging from her ear.
"Doctor, did you see that?"
"Mmm."
Moses sighed, "I must say, your judgment is excellent. She is the most outstanding test firing experimenter I have ever seen."
This time, the other party did not reply, but directly cut off the communication.
***
Yu Jiu spent the entire night sorting through the fragmented parts of the Armed Robot, firmly memorizing its internal structure.
The completely damaged components were discarded, and the remaining parts were laid out on the floor in categories.
She sat cross-legged, like a dragon perched on a mountain of treasure.
Doubled kinetic drive, mechanical eye with built-in thermal imager and aiming corrector, arms with recoil shock absorbers.....
As expected of an Armed Robot from the Federation's top military research laboratory, they were equipped with the most cutting-edge armament technology for their security duties. Even though some parts were blown up, the remaining parts could still boost Yu Jiu from level 1 to level 10.
She replaced some of her own drive parts with more robust and durable armament parts, and her basic mechanical eye was replaced with a 'War Eye' more suitable for battlefield deployment.
Yu Jiu disassembled and reassembled, upgrading 8% of her internal components. She also drew seven or eight versions of armament modification diagrams, waiting to complete these modifications back at the base.
If before she was just a newly initiated combat robot, after this update, she had stepped into the ranks of a true 'war machine'.
She also gained a very clear understanding of the mechanical level of this era, and she was slowly pushing her own level to the forefront of this world.
This self-modification continued until 1 PM when she finally stood up from the ground.
Because many things were added and replaced, the current Yu Jiu was slightly taller than before.
Her wrist device sent a reminder: the new test firing mission would officially begin in ten minutes.
She tidied her room, oiled the new parts, and headed to the designated area as prompted.
This test firing was to be held at the F33 test field in the basement.
SCI had enormous financial backing, so the entire underground level was filled with various types of test fields.
As she exited the elevator and hadn't reached the designated room yet, she saw a densely packed crowd in the corridor.
It was as if she had arrived at a morning market at six o'clock. Many people were crowding at the entrance of the F33 test field, with long queues filling both sides of the corridor.
Yu Jiu, who had already extended her leg to step out, retracted it. She leaned over and asked the person at the very end of the queue, "What's going on?"
A person in a White Coat replied impatiently without even turning his head, "How can you not even know this? Dr. Shen is back, and he'll be showcasing his latest creation in the F33 test field shortly! You can't cut in line, go to the back!"
Oh, so it wasn't a market, it was a fan meeting.
All personnel of SCI had arrived. The long queue stretched as far as the eye could see. Yu Jiu, bored, stood at the end and took out her wrist device to play a game.
It was a game where heroes fought each other. Her skills were excellent, and she quickly achieved the 'PentaKill' achievement.
The cheerful game voice broadcast contrasted sharply with the noisy scene in front. The White Coats at the front were soon attracted.
"Damn, how are you playing so awesomely? Teach me, master!" The White Coat was so focused on the screen that he didn't even see Yu Jiu's face.
Yu Jiu readily agreed, "Okay, after this match."
The White Coat was extremely excited and quickly pulled his friends, who also couldn't get in, over.
"Quick, quick, quick, a master here will help us level up!"
Thus, more and more people gathered to watch Yu Jiu play games.
Inside the F33 test field, Moses looked anxiously at her wrist device. The scheduled time was almost up, but Yu Jiu still hadn't appeared outside the door. The crowd blocking the door had long since become restless, complaining amongst themselves.
"Why is it taking so long? Dr. Shen has been waiting for her for a long time!"
"Did she get too much attention yesterday and become arrogant? Who does she think she is?"
"This is crazy. Isn't it true that you can't have too many expectations for cannon fodder soldiers? Being late and making Dr. Shen wait, her character is terrible!"
These murmuring voices reached the ears of the man sitting inside. He glanced at the crowd with a neutral expression, and the complainers immediately fell silent.
After a moment's thought, Shen Bie stood up. The White Coat, which had been casually draped on the sofa, fell naturally as he moved, swaying towards the door.
The crowded masses immediately parted to the sides, and people watched him with anticipation and nervousness.
It's over, Dr. Shen must be angry, and that cannon fodder soldier is finished this time!
As soon as Shen Bie stepped out of the test field, he heard a faint game sound. The sudden silence of the crowd made the cheerful sound even more pronounced.
Many people at SCI played games, but no one had ever played in front of him.
Shen Bie turned his steps and walked towards the sound source.
The gaze of the crowd followed him, like some kind of solemn ceremony.
Soon, everyone saw a small circle of people on the periphery of the crowd.
Excited shouts came from within the circle.
"Holy crap, awesome! Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!"
Everyone: ...
Did someone's tape get stuck?
Shen Bie gently touched the person on the outer edge of the circle. The person, seeing his face up close, almost peed himself in fear.
Shen Bie gestured for him to be quiet, and the person quickly covered his mouth and rolled to the side.
The circle parted like an onion, leaving only a White Coat and a person crouching down.
The one shouting "Holy crap" was this White Coat, Tan Jingming, a probationary researcher who had just graduated from the Military University and joined SCI.
And the person crouching down...
Shen Bie's eyelashes slowly drooped, blocking the overly direct light in his pupils.
He clearly saw Yu Jiu's black short hair. Her posture when crouching was casual, and her slender white fingers were even more agile when operating the game than he remembered.
His hand, hidden in his pocket, slowly clenched. A storm seemed to sweep across Shen Bie's eyes.
During her sixth 'QuadrupleKill', Yu Jiu sharply sensed a gaze falling upon her.
She suddenly looked up and saw a stranger standing next to her.
Although they were all wearing the same White Coat, his exceptionally tall figure made the White Coat look like it was from a fashion show. Because he was standing against the light, most of the overhead lights were blocked by him, and shadows slid from his brows into his eyes, like unresolvable ink.
Yu Jiu's gaze slowly shifted to the man's chest, where his employee card hung:
[Federation SCI Military Industrial Laboratory Chief Director: Shen Bie]
Yu Jiu stared for a little too long, and the little character she was controlling froze in place, quickly being overwhelmed and killed by the five impatient enemy players.
Tan Jingming immediately exclaimed, "Holy shit, master, why aren't you moving? We were about to--"
He didn't finish his sentence because someone behind him, unable to stand it any longer, kicked him.
Tan Jingming turned his head and met Shen Bie's eyes, instantly jumping up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Shen!"
Shen Bie asked, "Are you done playing?"
Tan Jingming's Adam's apple bulged, "D-done!"
But after shouting, Tan Jingming realized that Dr. Shen's gaze was not on him, but directed downwards.
Shen Bie looked at Yu Jiu again and asked her.
"Is it my turn?" Yu Jiu shook her hands and turned off her wrist device.
Shen Bie said, "Test firing experimenters don't need to queue."
Yu Jiu didn't know this. Looking at the expressions of the people queuing in front, she thought she would be mobbed if she didn't queue.
Now it was good. The Chief Director personally led her through the long queue.
The crowd automatically parted to the sides, their gazes tightly fixed on Yu Jiu.
Yu Jiu was already immune to such concentrated attention. It was only when she saw the entrance of the test field today that she felt something was slightly off.
Why was this door so thick? It didn't seem like this yesterday.
Soon, Yu Jiu understood why. As she passed through the two doors, the alarm on the doors went off like crazy.
Moses stood beside her, smiling understandingly, "Honey, for Dr. Shen's safety, no one entering the test field today is allowed to carry any metal items."
As expected, there was a large box by the door containing all personal metal belongings, and a dedicated service robot stood nearby to register and store them.
Yu Jiu: ...Why didn't they say anything earlier?
She calmly started to fabricate, "I had surgery before, and there are residual bone nails in my body."
"That's okay too," Moses smiled even more gently, "Just give me your personal identification number, and I'll pull up your medical records for backup."
Yu Jiu: !!
Is this even possible that way?!
As the Federation's most cutting-edge weapons expert, countless people wanted Shen Bie, or his life. Therefore, Dr. Shen's safety was always the top priority, and no one was an exception.
Yu Jiu gradually became stiff.
If she couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation today, it would easily arouse suspicion from others.
Suddenly, a light male voice echoed.
"Let her in."
Everyone looked up at the sound. It was Shen Bie!
Moses' smile faltered, "Dr. Shen, this is not in accordance with the regulations."
All SCI personnel had to undergo strict security checks to enter the test field. There had never been an exception for such a long time, and Yu Jiu was the first.
Shen Bie waved lazily, "I'm very tired, let her in."
Moses hesitated for only a second before moving aside, "Okay Doctor, I will speed up the process today."
Yu Jiu walked into the test field amidst the loud alarms. Behind her stood a row of researchers so jealous they were practically splitting.
Ahhh! They said Dr. Shen would definitely throw a tantrum but!
After saying that, Shen Bie turned and entered the test field. Yu Jiu was guided by a guide robot to the preparation station.
On the faintly glowing preparation station lay a uniquely shaped new gun. At that moment, Yu Jiu threw all her worries behind her, her mind completely focused on this new gun.
Energy Weapon! A true Energy Weapon!!
Shen Bie doesn't often manufacture new weapons, but each time causes a sensation in the Federation. And only when he develops new weapons does the Federation allow test firing experimenters to be present. Other people's guns are just for a quick try, but this new gun is Yu Jiu's real mission here.
It was an assault rifle with a shape slightly similar to the Thompson submachine gun, but the barrel of this gun was completely different from traditional metal barrels. It was made of a semi-transparent material, like blue frosted glass, which Yu Jiu had never seen before.
Furthermore, the most peculiar thing was that several thin cables were attached to the body of the gun, connecting to the gun body on one end and the drum magazine on the other. Originally, the drum magazine was just a circular feeding device, serving the same purpose as a magazine. But the drum magazine of this gun was clearly not detachable, and its volume was larger than a normal drum magazine. It was obvious that it did not contain normal metal bullets.
The live broadcast had already started. The number of people who had flooded in was more than double that of yesterday. One could imagine who these high-ranking generals were here for.
Moses, after completing the security check, tidied her attire and walked over. At Shen Bie's level, explaining newly manufactured weapons no longer required him to do it personally; his assistants would handle all the trivial matters for him.
Moses showed a standardized smile and began the explanation for this round on the live broadcast screen.
"In the development of energy weapons, we have been committed to expanding the types of energy weapons, hoping to create new types of energy weapons suitable for large-scale use.\