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Mechanical Warrior
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Darkness, coldness, desolation, silence... Lin Yuan searched his mind for words to describe his current feelings, but nothing seemed adequate. This sensation was neither death nor rebirth; it was simply strange.
In the hazy recesses of his memory, Lin Yuan vaguely recalled a large truck crashing into him, followed by a blank void, and then he found himself in this peculiar state.
"I must have died, right? After all, who could survive such a collision?" Lin Yuan reassured himself. Honestly, he wasn't particularly afraid of death at the moment; in fact, he subconsciously felt a bit of anticipation about what might await him after death.
However, the more he thought about it, the more he sensed something was off. It felt as if there was some sort of mistake in the process—like he not only had the ability to think normally but also possessed some other strange abilities.
He didn't know how long it had been, but gradually Lin Yuan began to feel more familiar with this bizarre state. He even sensed that he still had a body somewhere.
What brought him comfort was that the surrounding environment began to take shape in his mind.
Yet this emergence wasn't something visible to the eyes or tangible to the body; it felt more like a three-dimensional image detected by some electronic device.
Of course, these three-dimensional images were not clear. Lin Yuan could even sense that the method of detection was quite awkward; it felt like playing an immature video game where one could easily lose track of up and down, left and right.
"This should be a bike storage shed—no, it’s more like a sealed Bicycle Warehouse. But these bicycles are all different models; none are alike."
As Lin Yuan clumsily processed a multitude of projections, he analyzed in his mind.
Finally, after dealing with nearly a hundred blurry and strange three-dimensional images, he concluded that he must be inside this warehouse. This wasn’t a funny joke; the sensation was just too bizarre.
But the problem was that he had clearly been hit by a truck on the road. Regardless of whether the outcome was life or death—whether in a hospital, crematorium, or an urn—he shouldn’t be here!
With that thought, Lin Yuan instinctively wanted to see his own body. The moment that thought crossed his mind, an almost new Mountain Bike projected itself into his consciousness.
A nice Mountain Bike indeed; it clearly had a Carbon Fiber frame with a streamlined and dynamic body contour, front and rear disc brakes, lockable front suspension, and zero-speed...
From Lin Yuan's half-baked perspective on bikes, it seemed quite impressive—potentially worth several thousand Ocean dollars. But that wasn’t the point! He wanted to see his own body!
After trying repeatedly for over ten times to calm himself down and focus, what terrified him most was that the result remained the same each time.
"This is—Nima!"
This bizarre situation finally made him realize what was wrong with the strange feeling he had earlier, leaving him utterly bewildered.
"@￥￥%**……%……" After a long while, Lin Yuan couldn't help but curse frantically in his mind. Although he still didn't know what had happened after being hit by the truck, the current situation was something any person with normal logical thinking could roughly understand.
At this moment, Lin Yuan would rather have been completely obliterated than to have a bicycle body. This was simply incomprehensible!
He knew that even if his soul were to inhabit the body of a rat, a cockroach, or a fly, it would still be better than becoming a complete inanimate object!
Now, not only was he being ridden around, but he was also eternally trapped in this state. With a metal frame for a body, even dying would be difficult!
Unable to contain his anger any longer, Lin Yuan found an inexplicable strength surging from somewhere within him and expanded it outward.
With a loud crash, the Mountain Bike that housed his soul unexpectedly surged forward several meters, knocking over seven or eight other bicycles before finally tumbling to the ground.
"Whoa—" The sudden turn of events startled Lin Yuan, and it took him a moment to regain his composure.
However, once he understood what had happened, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed. He never expected that he could actually control this bicycle!
If that were the case, wouldn't he no longer have to worry about becoming an inanimate object?
Realizing this, Lin Yuan wasted no time and immediately tried to maneuver his new body using the method that had just come to him.
But no matter how hard Lin Yuan tried, he couldn't replicate the astonishing feat from before. He could only manage some simple movements to maintain his balance.
"Hmm! It seems that to fully control this thing—oh no! I mean my own body—I'll need a lot of practice. Hehe! I really look forward to speeding along without any obstacles! That way, I can completely escape the misfortune of being ridden on."
With this motivation, after some time, Lin Yuan finally grasped the basic control abilities of this bicycle body. Although he still couldn't move quickly, he was able to advance and turn at a slow speed while maintaining his balance.
Even so, Lin Yuan still found everything about this situation incredibly strange. It was hard to comprehend; he could even imagine that if a human were to suddenly walk in and see a Mountain Bike moving freely without anyone holding it up, they would surely think it was supernatural—indeed, it would be like witnessing something ghostly!
However, at this moment, Lin Yuan felt an unusual sense of novelty. The anger and frustration he had previously experienced gradually dissipated. What more could he ask for? He had been struck dead by a speeding truck, yet here he was, with a soul retained and a new mechanical body. How much luck did that require?
Nevertheless, Lin Yuan dared not let his guard down too much. From the looks of it, he seemed to be in a Bicycle Warehouse. If he startled any humans, it could lead to trouble. Moreover, he had no idea how to interact with his former kind.
Just as Lin Yuan was preparing to carefully inspect the entire warehouse for any exits or hiding spots, a sudden beep echoed in his mind, followed by a series of messages that appeared without warning.
"Due to the integration level of Intellect and Mechanical Body reaching one percent, you meet the requirements to become a Mechanical Warrior."
"Current rating: F1 level Mechanical Warrior, Intelligence Level 7, Intellect and Mechanical Body integration level 1%."
"Health Points: 00 (After taking damage, recover 5 Health Points), Energy: 0/00 (Warning! If total energy is below 10, overall combat power will decrease by fifty percent; if total energy is below 5, you will automatically enter sleep mode)."
"Basic Attributes: Attack Power: 01, Defense Power: 045, Movement Speed: 045, Average Enhancement Level: 045, Auditory Radar Precision Coverage Range: meters; generates a three-dimensional projection every second."
"Basic Skills: None."
"Combat Skills: None."
"Evolution potential: Unknown."
"To advance to F1 level Mechanical Warrior, Reward Modification Points available for the following purposes."
"a. Upgrade Intellect by 10 percentage points; this process consumes 5 energy and requires 1 Modification Point. Currently have Modification Points: , Energy: 0."
"b. Perform modifications on yourself not exceeding thirty percent; this process consumes 10 energy and requires 1 Modification Point. Currently have Modification Points: , Energy: 0."
"c. Enhance parts of yourself not exceeding five percent; this process consumes 10 energy and requires 1 Modification Point along with a certain amount of materials higher than your Enhancement Level. Currently have Modification Points: , Energy: 0."
After reading through this series of information, Lin Yuan's astonishment was evident. Although countless questions flooded his mind, he wisely set them aside.
After all, this bizarre series of events was certainly beyond what his mind could comprehend. Rather than wasting time and energy on uncertainties, it would be more beneficial to quickly grasp the current situation and strive to maximize the advantages for his new body.
Calming his mind, Lin Yuan shifted his attention back to the series of information that seemed to be stored somewhere in his mind, accessible with just a thought.
After reading through the information several times, Lin Yuan began to piece things together.
First and foremost, it was clear that the so-called Intellect referred to his own soul. The reason he had become an F1 level Mechanical Warrior was entirely due to his past efforts in mastering that Mountain Bike, which allowed his soul to adapt somewhat to this body.
From this, it could be inferred that the integration of Intellect and Mechanical Body was a crucial factor.
Next were the various Basic Attributes values. Lin Yuan understood these concepts well; in fact, he found the idea of digitizing all bodily data quite fitting. After all, his current body was nothing but cold steel, and describing it with human terms felt utterly awkward.
However, these Basic Attributes were pitifully weak. Lin Yuan estimated that even a child could easily defeat him. But then again, his body resembled a rather low-end Mountain Bike. If it were a motorcycle or a car, perhaps it would be a different story.
As for the Basic Skills, Combat Skills, and evolution potential, there seemed to be no hidden mysteries there; they could be ignored for now!
The third point was the Auditory Radar, which explained why he could clearly perceive his surroundings in a completely dark and enclosed warehouse. The generated images were frame by frame, reminiscent of an immature d Game.
Lastly, and most importantly, was energy. This information did not clarify what kind of energy an F1 level Mechanical Warrior needed to replenish, where it could be obtained from, or how it should be supplemented.
What was even more concerning was that insufficient energy would lead to a decline in overall combat power, potentially resulting in a state of dormancy from which he might never awaken. After all, who would think to provide energy to a bicycle?
"Sigh! It seems my days ahead won't be easy!" Lin Yuan thought gloomily. With only 0 units of energy left, it would be difficult to hold on until he found new energy sources.
Moreover, using Modification Points to alter his body would also require energy.
As for the first so-called Intellect upgrade Reward, Lin Yuan felt it unnecessary. Although he didn't understand why he received a level 7 rating, he considered himself a new human of the 21st century; with some clever tricks, he could likely get by.
The third Reward also didn't warrant consideration since he had no idea where to find materials with Enhancement Levels higher than his own.
However, the second Reward was intriguing—it allowed for modifications of up to thirty percent of his body! Wasn't this exactly what he urgently needed? If he could change his appearance, who would dare ride over him again?
With this thought in mind, Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel excited. After pondering for a moment, he made up his mind.
The first thing to modify were the two wheels, which could be transformed from a front-and-back arrangement to a side-by-side configuration, with a distance of twenty centimeters between them, separated by the Mountain Bike's Ten-Speed Gear Hub.
This way, he wouldn't have to expend too much energy controlling his body's balance. More importantly, in the event of a battle, this side-by-side wheel arrangement would provide a more stable chassis.
Next, he needed to modify other parts of the Mountain Bike. The seat, which represented humiliation, would definitely be discarded far away. However, the rear seat could be retained; perhaps it could be repurposed as a storage compartment one day.
The sleek triangular frame and Pedals could be transformed into two Mechanical Arms. Ideally, they would mimic human arms divided into three segments: the first segment being the longest, capable of rotating within a sixty-degree range.
The second segment would be slightly shorter, allowing for rotation within a hundred and twenty-degree range.
The third segment would temporarily serve as the hand position, making it the shortest. However, since he couldn't achieve the fine detail required for a palm, Lin Yuan ultimately decided to use one or two Adjustable Wrenches he found in a corner of the storage area as substitutes.
Lin Yuan placed great importance on modifying these two Mechanical Arms because humanity's ancestors developed civilization by liberating their hands! With hands of his own, whether in fighting or dismantling and repairing things, it would undoubtedly be extremely convenient.
As for the handlebars that could rotate freely within a hundred and eighty degrees, Lin Yuan pondered for a while before deciding to place them at the upper middle position between the two wheels. This not only connected the wheels and Mechanical Arms but also served a function similar to that of a human waist.
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