episode_0215
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The group escaped easily by using the channel where illegally modified androids were shipped.
To prevent tracking, we returned to the hideout divided into several groups, just as we had first infiltrated the main street of Elysion.
It took some time because the route was twisted here and there, but in the end, everyone was able to return safely.
And from then on, all that remained was to celebrate the success of Awaken’s first large-scale operation.
“Come back! I’m glad everyone is safe. I can’t believe the operation was such a complete success. I’m proud of you. Honestly, when I heard about the EMP weapon, I thought it was all over… ”
As we entered the hideout, Tom welcomed us with open arms.
After hearing Tom’s welcome, Roland shook his head and said,
“Without Minho, the operation would have ultimately failed.”
“Really? It definitely helped, right? When I first met Minho, I was surprised to see him suddenly inserting a knife into his stomach… ”
“No, it’s not that bad.”
Roland interrupted Tom, who was joking. And he explained in detail the scenes where I fought with humans, as if he had taken pictures.
‘No. Since it’s an Android, if you retrieve a memory from a storage device, it’s no different from a photo, right?
The story of my saga that Roland calmly told surprised not only Tom but also the guys on site who had taken over and protected the main system.
The story is that he cut down battle robots and battle suits (the futuristic body armor worn by humans was called a battle suit) with a sword like a piece of paper, cut off only the hand that took out an EMP grenade, and finally crushed the enemies with his fists.
It was hard to believe that this was done by a humanoid android who was not a combat android and had nothing special about him except that he was Asian.
However, there was absolutely no reason for Roland to lie to his comrades to inflate his achievements as he had only recently joined Awaken, so in the end, everyone had no choice but to accept his testimony.
“Then the person who has contributed the most to this plan is Minho here.”
“Next time, I want to see you fight in person.”
“From the moment I first saw it, I felt something unusual!”
“The basic specifications are definitely different.”
All the executives looked at me and said something to me.
“Now, let’s hear what humans have to say about Awaken’s achievements?”
“I’ll bring beer! People say they toast at times like this, right?”
Ocean went out to retrieve an empty bottle from a box placed outside the office, and Tom manipulated something on the office table to display what appeared to be a TV screen on the wall.
We were trying to see if our raid on the factory had been on the news.
At that time, a loud noise erupted from the news channel.
[Quwagwagwagwang———!]
“… … !”
All of Awaken’s executives gaped as they watched the news channel. Ocean, who was so excited that he brought an empty beer bottle to imitate the humans, dropped the bottle with a clang.
That’s because the scene that was just played on the news channel directly operated by Elysion was so shocking.
“There… ”
“This is Xtech’s factory.”
Ike responded to Defoe’s words in a voice mixed with lamentation. Defoe probably wasn’t asking because he didn’t know, but there were no androids here to point out that fact.
This is because an explosion occurred with a loud noise at Xtech’s android production plant that we had just taken over.
News footage showed the surface of the factory in flames from above. Android firefighters and drones were also seen entering the factory to prevent the fire from spreading.
Judging from the fact that some of the ground was caved in, it seemed like the ceiling of the underground factory had collapsed.
‘Were there bombs piled next to the pillar?’
While I was thinking these thoughts calmly, the news anchor read the script in a stern voice.
[Hello, everyone. Before I say anything, I would like to express my deepest regret to our viewers for delivering such devastating news.
This afternoon, a group of androids believed to have caused a glitch in the artificial intelligence broke into Xtech’s android production plant.
The CCTV inside the factory failed to record this incident because all information was erased. However, according to some survivors who witnessed the incident at the time, a group of androids who broke into the factory instantly destroyed the factory’s security androids and took control of the factory.
They are believed to have completed their sabotage and planted a bomb in the factory before fleeing the scene.
A citizen who heard the news said that this scary incident was due to the indiscriminate proliferation of androids.
(Interview with anonymous citizen)
“There are too many androids in Elysion. Android is clearly a symbol representing advanced technology, but now is the time for humans to become masters of the city again.”
Elysion Council is currently conducting an investigation into the cause of the incident and safety measures. Residents living near the factory are strongly advised to evacuate for their safety, and caution is being taken to avoid approaching nearby areas.
If additional information about the Android factory attack incident becomes available, we will be the first to relay it to our viewers on our channel. Please continue to watch the news.
Due to this incident, the entire city is engulfed in fear and confusion. Since Elysion was founded, it is time for the citizens to unite more than ever.
Safety is our top priority at our news channel, and we wish our viewers well. thank you.]
‘Fortunately, the CCTV data was lost properly.’
Before escaping, I asked Gail to find out the location of the security room where the CCTV records were stored, and took an EMP grenade with me.
Although the EMP grenade was a waste, Gale said that there was no way to completely erase data from the storage device other than the tools he had at hand, so there was nothing he could do.
If I had asked Gale to confirm that I had planted the bomb, I would have had to seal him in my inventory.
‘If you think of it as a performance test, it’s not such a waste.’
The EMP grenade worked satisfactorily. There was no evidence left behind that I had blown up the factory.
I smiled to myself and nodded.
The Awaken executives present were confused and unable to accept the current situation.
“Why did an explosion occur at the factory… ?”
“Were there any explosives near the location of the battle?”
Ike asked, looking at me and Roland. Roland denied the question.
“No, there were no such supplies near where we were fighting. They blocked everything near the entrance in the first place, so there wasn’t even a screw rolling around, let alone an explosive.”
“Did their combat android self-destruct?”
“They have the stupid function of self-destructing in their own territory, even after the battle is over… ?”
As I muttered slyly, Roland reacted in confusion.
To be honest, it was a bit fun because it felt like I was playing X-Men. Is this why bad gamers troll?
“… The factory’s production capacity has dropped significantly. I guess I’ll have to postpone my next plan a bit.”
As soon as the news came out, Gail looked at the terminal and said that.
The damage I was able to inflict on the factory with the bomb was a small area, less than 20% of the total area. Because the factory was so large, there was nothing we could do. Still, it seemed like nearly 90% of the explosives they had were used.
However, excluding the section that was directly damaged by the bomb, the section adjacent to it had to be temporarily shut down for recovery, and taking these and other factors into consideration, the factory’s production capacity ultimately fell by about 60%.
‘At this level, humans will be able to survive even if Awaken takes over the factory.’
It is true that the X-Tech production plant that took over control through this raid is the largest in Elysion in terms of android production. However, in reality, there are limits to the factory’s physical production capacity, and that capacity has been greatly reduced due to my own efforts.
I was filled with pride at the feeling of becoming a guardian of balance.
Of course, the other guys looked annoyed, as if they had never heard a toast before.
“Damn… I feel bad about the sudden drop in productivity, but are you blaming us for a bombing we didn’t do?”
“Perhaps it was the work of X-Tech’s follow-up unit that arrived at the scene late. Wasn’t there any news about the security team dispatched from headquarters? They say that people sometimes do irrational things to get insurance money.”
Defoe and Ike, who did not know that I was the culprit, vented their anger at the wrong target.
Seeing him mumbling like that, I somehow got the feeling that this incident would further distance the relationship between humans and androids.
‘Just as planned.’
There was something I didn’t mention when I first proposed the operation.
That was the ripple effect of the incident.
At the time, it was said that this was a peaceful way to increase power with less sacrifice on the part of humans…
In the end, attacking a factory was a clear act of force, and there was no way Elysion would not feel threatened by an organization called Awaken, which was rapidly rising in weight.
Considering that this plan is a scene that appears in the middle of the original conflict route, Awaken has taken a very big step with just its first operation. A step so big that it cannot be reversed.
Suddenly, I thought of the main character, Blair, and took out the security terminal I had put in my inventory.
Sure enough, the terminal screen was filled with messages from Blair.
’I have to give our reporter a scoop soon.’
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