Above The Sky
Chapter 692 - 692 621 I Understand 6400 2nd Update_3

692: Chapter 621 I Understand (6400, 2nd Update)_3 692: Chapter 621 I Understand (6400, 2nd Update)_3 “And this transformable structure…

I see, using the instant solidification and liquefaction of liquid metal to reduce the impact force during transformation, leaving room for self-adaptation…

It can even self-repair; this technology is quite something.”

“This Tide Surge Armor isn’t bad, its true strength is shown in river areas.

The armors inner side has a structure that absorbs surrounding water flow and expands into a mist to mitigate impact forces, a very powerful force-dissipating structure.

Learned it, I can apply this in my fights using the Fairy Bloodline!”

“Huh, this armor from the Northwest Military Region…”

As Ian happily freeloaded off the technology reserves, he suddenly paused slightly.

Other workshops’ armor suits contained novel technology, but most were deeply hidden or not particularly complex.

For Ian, even without the Silver Chip, knowing the relevant approaches he could replicate most of it, and he could rely on the Prophet to judge the quality of alloy formulations.

However, this white armor from the Northwest Military Region, although seeming ordinary at first glance, contains a highly technical item…

Artificial Intelligence.

That’s right, Ian saw it—the cockpit of this armor was extremely cramped, barely accommodating one person, while all other structures were occupied by an extremely complex combination of Spirit Substance structures and Inscription Crystals.

[Third-Generation Auxiliary Combat Artificial Intelligence]

[First Power Level·Operational·Excellent·Inedible]

[Developed under the supervision of Inega II, and subsequently perfected by the Imperial Royal Alchemy Association in 739, a follow-up model to the first generation of practical artificial intelligence.

Designed originally to aid in the operation of automated farms and various heavy and light industrial production lines, now aims to assist pilots in high-precision operations and to significantly enhance combat capabilities]

[Although operating well, enabling ordinary people with no driving experience to skillfully operate the armor suit, there are inherent flaws in the technology: this model of AI cannot be miniaturized, and it has difficulty distinguishing friend from foe in melee, and still requires a lot of data to prepare for actual combat]

[Status: Good]

[…]

“It’s actually the Artificial Intelligence from back then!”

Initially, Ian was somewhat surprised, but then he thought it strange if such technology wasn’t used—as to ensure the existence of alchemy talents and not waste resources, it definitely couldn’t be used for mass-producing low-quality potions, but fighting and production were different.

During wartime, naturally, the more cannon fodder, the better.

Although this AI was clearly more expensive than a soldier, who knows if it might become cheaper in the future?

By then, The Empire might be able to create an entire army of unmanned remotely-controlled armor suits!

“Drones are even available; what kind of black technology do I have to come up with to surpass the locals of Terra?”

Seeing this gadget, Ian couldn’t help but rant internally: “I’ve been thinking about this since I first prepared to farm.

Terra has gunpowder, Electrothermal Cannons, Armored Aether Arms, and even the City of Knowledge’s Sky-Searing Motherships about to emerge.

The technology tree is so complete that all aspects are well-prepared, and the level of productivity has large-scale workshops and factories.

The general population, though oppressed, still gets enough to eat and even has the leisure to read newspapers.

Even South Ridge doesn’t starve too many people.

If it weren’t for the invasion of the Deceased Monarch and Fiery Flame Land, most of the Avak Domain could be considered barely peaceful—this is just hell difficulty for starting a rebellion!”

“If you really want me to change the world, why couldn’t I have been reborn on a planet where rolling out cannons, rifles, and tanks could crush everything?

The technology here is so advanced it’s almost at the point of light-speed cruising; it’s something not even a hundred-person research team could achieve!”

Despite his words, Ian wasn’t too worried.

Yes, the technology of Terra was advanced, even the previous era’s civilization was so advanced that even his Earth from a previous life might not necessarily claim superiority.

—So he freeloaded directly!

Funny!

What’s yours is mine, and mine is still mine.

What good is your technology?

I have it too!

Ian immediately replicated all of the structures and internals of this white armor suit, along with its Artificial Intelligence.

Seeing Ian’s enthusiastic expression, the pilot of the Northwest Military Region felt somewhat uneasy, but their first thought was a bit of relief—to have someone appreciate your mount is, after all, a matter of pride.

Although the instruction was not to let anyone near the armor, just touching the outside was definitely no problem.

No problem…

right?

Everyone was satisfied with this exchange.

They all glimpsed some of the design ideas and secrets of Ian’s and other workshops’ armor suits—a boon whether for subsequent informed improvements or simply to satisfy their curiosity.

And Ian made a killing—his previously somewhat scant armor suit data suddenly became rich and varied.

The attendees originally wanted to continue the exchange for a while longer.

But suddenly, the entire Experimental Garden was pierced with an unbearably shrill alarm, and blinding red lights flashed from the central control tower.

“Everyone be careful!”

All looked up to the sky, then retreated as fast as they could into their own armor suits, entering a state of total combat readiness.

Because this was the highest level of alert, red.

The red of the Fifth Power Level.

—What on earth happened that would lead to a Fifth Power Level attack on the Imperial Capital?!

Even Ian was at a loss for a moment as to what exactly happened.

He sat within the Cyclops Giant, his heated red electronic eye staring at the suddenly surging silver Origin Quality ghost above, watching as it condensed into a form he recognized.