novelraw Chapter 189: Wolf’s Den: Commander System Member No.1 — Carmen
Chapter 189: Wolf’s Den: Commander System Member No.1 — Carmen
"Now I just need to wait for the Spiritual Creature Laboratory to finish construction, then I'll be able to see the specific information for that Spiritual Enhancement Potion."
Yu Yuan had always been looking forward to that epic-grade potion formula.
Afterwards, he checked the data files on the several computers brought back from the Blood Lab.
Unfortunately, they only contained a pile of experimental data and materials. The most useful information among them was just a few rare-tier Virus Test Record Data.
They were all blood test reports from infected patients back then. Yu Yuan also saw the file of that Patient Zero.
— Chuan Bu.
This was a man in his fifties or sixties, with golden long hair covering his head like a hat.
Better than nothing, Yu Yuan still saved this portion of the data.
With all that busywork done, Yu Yuan's gaze fell on the Positioning Watch on his wrist, or rather, the Spirit Collector.
Inside was the final piece of loot from this trip—the Spirit Crystal.The Workbench page, which had been grayed out and displayed as the Rare Item Workshop since its optimization was complete, finally lit up.
Yu Yuan looked at the operation interface.
All the spiritual organs he had collected previously now appeared on the list.
It showed that adding the Spirit Crystal would enable the use of the Rare Item Workshop.
The Rare Item Workshop possessed two functions: Creation and Enhancement.
Creation could directly use the Spirit Crystal to spiritually modify a certain item, endowing it with spirituality, turning it into a Rare Artifact, and giving birth to various strange abilities.
The amount of spiritual energy within the item determined the strength of the Rare Artifact's abilities.
Simply put, it determined whether the Rare Artifact could enter the Leaderboard and its ranking.
It could also create related items by consuming Spirit Crystals according to special crafting lists.
The item enhancement function utilized spiritual organs to strengthen items, allowing the items to possess the special abilities inherent to the spiritual organs.
The items being enhanced could be either Rare Artifacts or ordinary items.
Regardless of whether creating a Rare Artifact or enhancing an item, each use would consume the Pure Spirituality of the Spirit Crystal.
The Spirit Crystal could also be seen as the startup energy source for the Rare Item Workshop.
He also saw a newly appeared item detail on the Rare Item Workshop's crafting list.
— Commander Subordinate Chip.
Crafting Materials: Spirit Crystal ×1, CPU ×5, GPU ×5, Wireless Communication Module ×5...
"1 unit of Spirit Crystal can only craft 5 chips. Truly worthy of a gold-tier item."
Yu Yuan thought to himself.
At 9 PM, Yu Yuan transferred the seven Cree Mountain sheep from the civil defense shelter level passage to the newly built Mammal Breeding room on the underground fourth floor.
Then he left the shelter to complete today's 3-hour exploration task and collect construction materials along the way.
Around 1 AM, when he arrived at Helen Commercial Street in District 6, Carmen was already waiting there.
Perhaps because of their close cooperation these past few times, the relationship between the two had clearly become more familiar.
"You're here! What's the deal with that Dale? Is he worth all this trouble?" Carmen asked, somewhat puzzled.
"I had contact with him before. He's a decent guy. And he's good at cultivating a type of mealworm, a real talent. I was tied up this afternoon, so I could only ask you for help!"
"Mealworms? Those fast-reproducing, highly nutritious Tenebrio molitor larvae?"
"Yes, you know about them too?" Yu Yuan looked at Carmen with some surprise.
Carmen nodded slightly.
"I know a bit, you could say. So he really is a talent, no wonder he said he survived until now by eating bugs."
As he spoke, he looked at Yu Yuan.
"So, how do we arrange for him? The cold wave is approaching. If your survival supplies over there aren't enough, just leave him to me!"
"Leave him to you? What's the situation?"
Yu Yuan originally planned to bring Dale back to the shelter to help cultivate mealworms. But from Carmen's tone, it seemed he had a better idea!
Carmen immediately explained about the Black Shield Police Department's abundant supplies and Hogg's order for him to expand recruitment.
Upon hearing that the Black Shield Police Department actually had enough survival supplies to sustain everyone for several years,
Yu Yuan couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath.
He had still underestimated these thug factions.
"So, one more person won't make a difference!" Carmen said.
But another thought had already arisen in Yu Yuan's mind.
"By the way, you said you had something to discuss tonight. What is it?"
Hearing Carmen's words, Yu Yuan pulled out the Commander Subordinate Chip injection gun.
Looking at the injection gun in Yu Yuan's hand, Carmen showed a strange expression.
"This is..."
"This is called a Commander Subordinate Chip. After injecting the chip, you will join my Commander System. We can communicate anytime without barriers, no longer needing walkie-talkies..."
Yu Yuan explained the functions of the Commander Subordinate Chip in detail, as this was a necessary step to activate the chip.
After hearing the functions of the Commander Subordinate Chip, Carmen was clearly tempted, but also showed hesitation.
Yu Yuan didn't rush him. This was perfectly normal. Carmen had to think it through himself and accept it from the heart for the chip to activate.
Carmen looked at the injection gun in Yu Yuan's hand, his eyes uncertain, rubbing his fingers as he weighed the pros and cons.
Finally, Carmen stopped his movements and looked at Yu Yuan, his gaze carrying a trace of scrutiny and decision.
"I want to know who you really are, what you plan to do next? And... why did you choose me?"
After a few seconds of silence, Yu Yuan shook his head slightly.
"Me?" Yu Yuan gave a self-mocking smile.
"What if I said I'm just an unlucky guy? My goal is simply to survive better, to strive harder."
"But now it seems I've been targeted. You saw that Blood Slave last time, he was a subordinate of my enemy, just a pawn.
To survive, I can only find ways to become stronger. But the strength of one person is limited. I need some trustworthy, like-minded people..."
Yu Yuan looked up at the sky and the dilapidated Walls around them, sighing.
"And you are one of the candidates I've selected. The reason for choosing you is also simple..." A confident smile tugged at the corner of Yu Yuan's mouth.
"That is to take down the Black Shield Police Department and build a faction of my own. So..." He looked at Carmen.
"Carmen, are you willing to help me? To become the future decision-maker of the Black Shield Police Department!"
Carmen's pupils abruptly contracted.
"You..."
"I can't guarantee it, but there's a certain chance. After all, success depends on human effort. You know me..." Yu Yuan shrugged.
And on the Virtual Light Screen, the skill—Persuasion—had lit up at some unknown time.
After several seconds of silence like this, Carmen let out a long breath, revealing a relieved smile tinged with the weighing of pros and cons, his voice somewhat hoarse.
"Then... let's do it! How do you need me to cooperate?"
Yu Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"Are you sure you've thought it through? If you have even a trace of hesitation, this chip won't activate!"
"Come on!"
Carmen's eyes now showed unprecedented resolve.
Yu Yuan didn't waste any more words.
Picking up the chip injection gun, he came before Carmen.
"Lower your head, give me the back of your neck."
Carmen complied. Yu Yuan pressed the injection gun against the back of his neck.
"Here it comes!"
*Pfft—*
Carmen only felt a sharp pain on the back of his neck, followed immediately by a cool sensation drilling from the painful spot towards his brain.
Just as his heart involuntarily began to beat faster, that cool sensation suddenly disappeared.
But a mechanical voice that only he could hear sounded in his ear.
[Ding... Willpower identification in progress... Willpower identification passed!]
[Commander Subordinate Chip officially activated, confirming member identity... Member identity bound!]
[Confirming member's physical and mental condition... Member status good!]
[Connecting to Wolf Den·Commander System, connection request sent... Connection request approved. 〖Commander: Wolf Den·King〗 welcomes your arrival!]
[〖Commander: Wolf Den·King〗 has opened call, transmission, and connection request permissions for you.]
[Congratulations, you have become an official member of the Wolf Den·Commander System. Member Number: NO·1]