LRAB Page 87
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"The Monster Association?!"
These four words struck Tong Di's mind like a thunderclap.
He muttered to himself unconsciously, and a rare look of horror and terror appeared on his young face.
He knew that, given King's status and personality, he would never make fun of him for something like this.
Therefore, the authenticity of this matter is almost 100%!
As the strategist of the Hero Association, he has processed countless data on the appearance of monsters.
The unusually high frequency of strange occurrences in Z City, along with several small-scale but highly organized strange attacks, has always been an "anomaly" in his analytical model.
He had assumed that a small organization was instigating it from behind the scenes, but he never expected that it had grown so large that it could be called an "association"!
“No wonder…” Child Emperor’s mind raced.
“In recent months, the number of missing persons reports in the area surrounding Z City has also been rising, and the association has been classifying them as accidents caused by attacks from scattered strange individuals.”
"If there's a Monster Association that's been 'recruiting' or 'creating' monsters, then everything makes sense!"
Lin Mo nodded, expressing his appreciation for the young prodigy's keen insight, and continued, emphasizing his words:
"Its scale far exceeds our imagination. It is well-organized, hierarchical, and even... we have reason to suspect that there are several dragon-level or even higher disasters within it."
"Dragon-level...or higher?!"
Tong Di gasped, feeling a chill run down his spine and straight to the top of his head.
His small body even trembled uncontrollably.
This information is extremely important.
An organization with monsters at the Dragon level or above is entrenched beneath the city. This is no longer a simple monster disaster, but a huge threat that could shake the very foundation of human society!
"That's why I didn't report directly to the association headquarters."
Lin Mo's eyes deepened.
"Once this news is made public, it will inevitably cause panic among the higher-ups. And the only option they can take is to assemble S-class heroes and launch a full-scale attack on the underground of Z City."
"That won't do!"
Child Emperor immediately retorted, "Z-City's underground structure is complex. If we attack rashly and force all the monsters to the surface, Z-City will instantly fall!"
"That's right." Lin Mo looked at him approvingly.
"To alert the enemy is a cardinal sin in warfare. Any large-scale operation before fully understanding their situation is foolish and irresponsible."
"Therefore, I need a pair of eyes that can penetrate underground, a scout who won't alert anyone."
Lin Mo's gaze locked onto Tong Di, and he finally revealed the ultimate purpose of his trip:
“I need your technology, Child Emperor. Build me a top-of-the-line remote-controlled exploration robot.”
Chapter 118 Child Emperor: King is going to take on the Monster Association one-on-one?
Child Emperor instantly understood King's entire plan.
This is not a request for help, but the first step in a meticulously planned operation!
"Is Uncle KING planning... a secret solo infiltration reconnaissance mission?"
“Yes,” Lin Mo answered without hesitation, “The robot needs to have extremely strong stealth capabilities.”
"Most importantly, its operating system must have the highest sensitivity and response speed."
Child Emperor has begun to build a model of a robot in his mind, but he still has one question:
"Who will operate it? Remote operation in such a complex environment places extremely high demands on the operator; the slightest carelessness could expose them..."
"I'll do it," Lin Mo said calmly.
Child Emperor was stunned.
Then, his brilliant mind finally connected all the clues.
KING, the strongest man on Earth, whose strength remains unknown to anyone.
He intends to gather intelligence on the enemy and then go alone to take down the entire Monster Association!
"I understand!"
Child Emperor's eyes lit up instantly, his previous seriousness replaced by excitement and fervor.
This is a perfect plan!
With the strongest man on Earth in command from the rear, he will control the ultimate weapon he painstakingly crafted by this genius young man to uncover the conspiracy hidden deep underground!
Most importantly, this is his first collaboration with Uncle KING!
Absolutely! Absolutely cannot mess this up!
"Leave it to me, Uncle King!"
Child Emperor patted his chest, his face radiating confidence.
"I will use all my most advanced technology to ensure that the robot can move through the Monster Association like a ghost without being detected by anyone!"
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Three days later, a heavy truck without any markings quietly stopped outside an abandoned warehouse designated by Lin Mo at the scheduled time.
The car door opened, and an agent from the Hero Association's logistics department stepped out.
They transported a huge metal box into the warehouse, and after confirming Lin Mo's identity and handing over the opening code, they quickly left.
Inside the warehouse, the air was thick with the smell of dust and rust.
Lin Mo stood alone in front of the huge metal box, its surface bearing the emblem of the Hero Association's highest level of secrecy.
He entered the complex password sent by Child Emperor.
"Click——"
A crisp unlocking sound rang out, followed by a hissing sound of the hydraulic rod releasing pressure.
The front of the box slowly rose up, and a peculiar smell, a mixture of metal and coolant, wafted out.
The sight inside the box was so striking that even Lin Mo, who was used to seeing all sorts of fancy equipment in games, couldn't help but be amazed.
What appeared before him was a masterpiece filled with cold, murderous aesthetics.
It was a humanoid robot about two meters tall, standing quietly on a fixed frame.
Its body is slender and agile, abandoning the bulkiness and cumbersomeness of traditional robots, and full of streamlined power, just like a top agent wearing a black tight-fitting combat suit.
Its entire body is covered with a special black coating of unknown material.
The warehouse's dim yellow light shone on it, creating no reflections and giving it an unreal visual effect.
The head has an aerodynamic streamline shape and no human-like facial features, only a dark red strip of sensors running through the face.
In standby mode, the red light sometimes brightens and sometimes dims.
"Uncle King, did you receive it?"
Just then, Tong Di called, his voice filled with barely suppressed pride and excitement.
"Hmm, he looks pretty handsome." Lin Mo exclaimed sincerely.
He walked around the robot once and nodded in satisfaction.
The robot's design perfectly matches his aesthetic preferences, exuding a top-tier, "pro-player" feel.
"Of course! This is my masterpiece, the result of three days and three nights of painstaking effort, and it's equipped with the most advanced systems and experimental materials currently used in the association!"
On the other end of the phone, Tong Di could almost see Lin Mo's approving expression, and his voice grew louder.
"Considering that conventional weapons are ineffective, I have built retractable 'particle swords' into my arms! They are completely stored away when not in use, and can be deployed instantly when needed."
As he spoke, he sent Lin Mo's phone a 3D model demonstration video.
In the video, the robot's armored arms slide open, revealing two particle blades that shimmer with a pale blue light.
"It can cut through most substances with almost no sound, perfectly meeting your 'assassination' needs! Dealing with Tiger-level monsters is as easy as cutting tofu!"
Lin Mo nodded knowingly. This was the most useful "hidden blade" or "light blade" in stealth games, specializing in backstabs and silent kills. He knew it very well.
"As for ranged weapons..." Child Emperor's voice carried a hint of mystery.
"Considering the practicalities, I mounted a deformable 'compressed particle cannon' on its right arm! It fires a particle beam that has been accelerated to its maximum, possessing unparalleled penetrating power!"
In the model diagram, the robot's right arm armor begins to undergo complex deformation, revealing a deep cannon muzzle inside, with blue arcs of electricity leaping within it.
"To cope with different combat situations, I designed three output modes for it: the first is 'rapid fire mode', which has lower power but a fast rate of fire and low energy consumption, making it suitable for clearing out mobs or providing fire suppression."
"The second type is the 'cutting mode,' which fires a continuous high-energy particle beam to destroy bunkers or cut large targets."
“And finally…” Child Emperor paused, then continued:
"Gather forty percent of the machine's energy and unleash a devastating shot—'Charged Penetration Mode'!"
In the model diagram, the muzzle of the particle cannon glows with a blinding light.
"With these, its overall combat power can definitely reach the Demon level! Even in a sneak attack, facing a Demon-level monster caught off guard, the 'Charged Penetration Mode' can kill it with a single blow!"
Lin Mo's lips curled up slightly.
It features weapon switching, basic skills, continuous skills, and a powerful ultimate move that requires a casting time.
The skill set design of this "character" is very classic and very much to his liking.
He knows this thing very well.
"Oh?" Lin Mo's gaze fell on the operation manual sent by Tong Di, and he noticed a special button with a skull symbol in the lower right corner.
Just as he was about to ask, the Child Emperor seemed to read his mind and took the initiative to answer.
"Considering it's a reconnaissance robot, I also equipped it with a final safety measure—a self-destruct device."
Child Emperor's tone turned serious.
"The self-destruct device is directly linked to the energy core. Once activated, its power is enough to turn everything within a fifty-meter radius into ashes!"