Chapter 328: [Bonus Chapter] Code
The clash between the two forces collided, and everything descended into chaos. I bombarded the swarm with multiple malwares and viruses, yet these annoying things remained very strong and resilient.
Fortunately, I seemed to have unlimited Mind Power in this place, and the brain that I summoned started to grow bigger and bigger as the battle raged on.
It was eating out the processing power of this whole space, and checking my system, my Mind Computer broke through the 200-level cap and continued to expand. This incident was giving me some unexpected benefits.
"Go!" I shouted. It had no additional effect whatsoever; I was just bored with this battle. Neither side was winning, so I figured it would take a while for this to settle.
That was what I predicted, but to my surprise, the swarm of mechanical snakes slowly decreased.
"Is it losing power?," I mused to myself. Regardless, this was a great opportunity, so I pushed harder, taking control of the black liquid to make it more efficient and effective.
My Black Liquid, already enhanced by multiple other malwares, inched closer and closer towards my target. The tide of battle was finally turning in my favor.
The mechanical serpents' numbers on the other hand dwindled, and as their ranks thinned, the rate at which my malwares corrupted everything accelerated, like a storm sweeping through a desolate landscape.
"Time for an upgrade," Seizing control of my Mind Computer, I devised a method to manipulate this entity by conjuring mechanical limbs into existence. It dawned on me that my imaginative thoughts could exert influence in this digital realm, akin to my experiences in my dream world, but with a more confined and limited scope
With my command, the limbs got bigger and more complex in terms of details . Within seconds, twelve mechanical tentacles smoothly appeared. I got the idea for these cool things from Dr. Octavius and his external limbs. But here's the twist: these tentacles were more menacing and dangerous.
The mechanical snakes, sensing the shift on the battle, redirected their attention towards me. Their movements became more coordinated as they attempted to encircle and attack.
Previously, they seemed all over the place, randomly trying to outmatch my viruses . But now, they went for the kill.
"You think I'll just let you attack me?" I sneered in contempt. In response, I summoned hundreds of giant mechanical tentacles to throw down any snakes that managed to get past my Black Liquid.
The giant mechanical tentacles swung with precision and force, creating a barrier that the snakes struggled to breach. Each tentacle moved with the grace and speed of a well-coordinated defense mechanism, deflecting the snakes and preventing them from reaching their intended target.
The once-threatening swarm was now caught in a pincer attack, with my summoned tentacles and the Black Liquid working harmoniously to quell the resistance.
[Mission Complete ]
[Reward : Digital Defense ]
The moment I heard the notification , a peculiar sensation rippled through my mind, an expansion that manifested on my brain.
The metallic, CPU-like entity that once occupied my organic brain began disassembling into a swarm of small nanomachines. The very essence of the machine was breaking apart, only to gracefully redistribute itself, transforming into microscopic components.
A torrent of information inundated my senses, and an instinctual understanding washed over me. It became clear—I was experiencing a huge transformation. No longer confined by the physical limitations of my brain, the influx of data revealed a groundbreaking shift
The nano machines replaced my actual brain cells. In this moment of metamorphosis, my brain was no longer merely biological; it had evolved into a fully functional computer.
[Mind Computer Level 400]
My perspective underwent a radical shift, and suddenly, I began to perceive everything as a series of ones and zeros.
This entire realm revealed itself as a meticulously crafted program, and with my newfound power, I could influence its very fabric.
"Stop," I muttered to myself, and in response, time came to a standstill. Everything froze—even the pulsing lights emanating from the giant metal brain—all halted in perfect stillness.
I continued to walk toward the colossal brain, but an unsettling feeling crept over me. It was as if a part of me vanished, leaving an odd void within. This peculiar emptiness coexisted with an inexplicable sense of completeness, creating a contradictory blend of absence and fullness.
It was really hard to explain.
[System : Absorbed Biological Super Computer ]
[Yes] or [No]
"Yes," I answered, devoid of any hint of doubt.
The moment those words left my lips, a familiar yet unsettling feeling settled in. Without warning, I found myself transported into another space.
The surroundings transformed into metallic lobby reminiscent of a scene from a sci-fi movie. As I observed the area, my eyes fell on a window at the side. However, peering through the glass revealed nothing but an abyss of darkness.
"Dr. Zen" A woman's voice echoed, snapping my attention away from the window.
As I turned around, my gaze met that of a beautiful woman. But, she was different.
Towering at least 6'2", her ears were unusually pointed, not excessively long, but notably so. Her eyes, a mesmerizing shade of purple, held an otherworldly quality, displaying images that hinted at the presence of some kind of HUD or interface.
Her intriguing appearance didn't stop there; her purple hair had a metallic sheen, adding to its allure as it gleam with luster.
She spoke in a foreign language, but the intricacies of her words resonated with crystal clarity in my mind.
"What's the status of Code X ?" I found myself uttering the words, though it felt more like I was observing a distant memory of someone else.
Hearing my words, a sense of anxiety gripped her features as she responded, "Code X is still unstable, but I came here for a different reason."
"What is it ?" The person I was watching this memory right now asked.
"We found a new habitable planet, but..." She began to speak but stop abruptly.
"But what ?"
She looked him in the eye and sighed.
"This planet we detected has a lot of powerful energy sources. I'm afraid that a higher civilization, just like us, already owns this star system," she revealed.
After hearing no response from him , she asked, "Should we leave this star system? But I'm afraid that our supplies of Varium won't last much longer." She added.
His gaze was unwavering as he calmly responded, "There's no need for that. As long as we can finish Code X, then no one in this universe would be our match."