AI Model: gemini-2.5-flash
Chapter 361: Talent Settlement and Event Summary
After staying in the Armored Warriors dungeon for another 24 hours, Cheng Tian finally led Irene and the others to return to the space.
It must be said that with the new skill 『Dominate』, Cheng Tian had already achieved a dimensionality reduction strike against the pilots and mechs in the current world view.
Under Cheng Tian's interference, the plot changed drastically, ultimately leading to the belated Blood Armor Squad and Chosen Squad being directly hard-controlled by Cheng. Not only were the people controlled, but their mechs were also controlled.
The scene of the Metroid being stolen replayed, as the mechs' flexible iron fists pulled out all the pilots, who were then pitifully thrown to the ground.
There was nothing he could do; Cheng Tian was addicted, and he wasn't comfortable if he didn't steal.
However, this came at a cost... an extremely terrifying inventory crisis!
Even with mail service, Cheng Tian still had to give up several ordinary civilian modified mass-produced models, such as "Crawler," transferring their ownership to Irene (human proxy shopping), while he tearfully added the two newly acquired latest third-generation transforming mechs to his carrying list—
His mouth was always upturned, clearly showing the smug expression of someone who had gotten their way.
The Blood Armor Squad, whose fighting will was not very strong to begin with, was thus captured by Azrael. Without the help of their mechs, human bodies were too weak, and even if they wanted to resist, they couldn't.
But it was clear that they were still very useful to Azrael, useful in every sense of the word.
In the current world view, the Blood Armor Squad's four members were among the top pilots. Comparatively, they were like the Peregrine Squad and Sparrow Squad from "Metal Slug," a small team of four mechs capable of eliminating other forces' special forces through small-scale guerrilla warfare and targeted strikes.
It should be noted that the Cyber Ascension mass production workshop was now under Azrael's control, and as someone who could be ruthless enough to modify himself, Azrael naturally wouldn't leave this thing unused.
The physical bodies and combat experience of the Blood Armor Squad's four members were extremely valuable, and these valuable assets would undoubtedly become part of the foundation for the development of the Leia Duchy's Revival Army.
As for what the entire Revival Army would become in the future, that would probably have to wait until their next meeting.
It must be said that the opposing players' escape speed was quite fast; they chose to immediately enter the evacuation phase when they realized the situation was unfavorable.
This main mission, it's better not to do it!
And in response, Cheng Tian chose to let them go—
It wasn't that Cheng Tian was kind-hearted, but rather that the Void Garage, Magic Pocket, pants pockets, item slots, and Irene's item slots were all so full that nothing else could be stored!
Under Azrael's gaze, the silver light descending from the sky directly enveloped Cheng Tian and Irene and the others.
The two sides waved goodbye, and Cheng Tian and the others' figures disappeared directly.
Azrael gazed at the reddish-brown, harsh sky for a long time, wondering what he was thinking.
But just as he was about to lead his team to turn and leave, a very clear spatial rift suddenly appeared in the sky in the direction he was gazing!
...[You have left the "Armored Warriors" dungeon.]
[Game Expert begins settlement—]
[You have obtained the template armament "Heart of Jeldegaad" of the "Dogmatic Pilot / Iolia Olette" template, as well as the template skill 『Mental Command』 as an additional skill through settlement.]
[Note: The original command list of 『Mental Command』 was held by "Iolia Olette." After becoming an additional skill, the Mental Command list will gradually unlock based on your own ability characteristics.
Your current Mental Command list is—Analysis, Supply.]
[Each time you increase your player rank by 1, one of your Mental Commands will unlock.]
Cheng, who had returned from the dungeon, lazily sank into the large Ditto soft sofa, his entire body submerged and motionless.
He gave his all when playing games, and when resting, he never thought about cyber punching in for work.
However, at this moment, Cheng's eyes were almost fixed on a certain spot, unmoving, with a look of utter satisfaction on his face, as if he had eaten his fill—
That direction was Cheng Tian's "H&M Home," where all his current vehicles and mechs were stored.
Even though some mechs were no longer there, such as the Zombie Tracked Vehicle, Super Dreadnought Shield Machine, and Zero Gouki, etc., they only existed as virtual projections... but the others were all physical!
From his first Batmobile in life to the current most powerful single combat unit, the Radar, and even the three types of combined parts used by the Blood Armor Squad for their combination, Cheng Tian had preserved their data by completing the Holy Grail mission and stuffed them all into the H&M Home.
Cheng Tian also had a touch of obsessive-compulsive disorder, meticulously arranging these vehicles and mechs of various sizes from smallest to largest.
The smallest was the Batmobile, and the largest was the Super Dreadnought Shield Machine.
Three empty spots were left in the middle, reserved for the Mammoth, Pterodactyl, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Seeing Cheng Tian accumulate so many vehicle displays, they would more or less be jealous.
"Whew~~~"
Cheng Tian let out a long sigh, then rolled over and fiddled with the panel screen as if playing with a phone.
To be precise, he was organizing his current situation, listing some things that needed to be done but hadn't yet been done.
Continued Strategy of "Makaimura": This was a man's agreement with Arthur, and Cheng Tian also needed to collect some Easter egg items and Knight Armor from it. This had a higher priority.
Main quest replacement for "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs + MapleStory": This involved Utan's Bronze Branch Quest. Its priority was equal to Makaimura, and they did not affect each other.
The Knights' Festival Invitation from "Knights of the Round Table": It was estimated that the next time he entered the dungeon, he would probably face the Golden Grand Duke Garibaldi directly. However, he was currently unsure what effect his current enhancement level would have on that dungeon, so he could postpone it for now.
Additional dungeon access for "Fate/hollow ataraxia": The purpose was to help Bazett get revenge on the priest and complete the Silver Branch Quest... If it weren't for that oldest meddler, it would actually be fine. Cheng Tian was indeed a bit uncertain about the combat strength of Gilgamesh at that time, so he didn't need to rush too much.
Finally, there was the monthly challenge trial of the Twin Black and White Towers, which was the least of his worries, available for battle at any time.
Among these items, Cheng Tian's main focus was actually the "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs + MapleStory" dungeon. On one hand, it was for the Bronze Branch Quest and Utan's restoration, and on the other hand, it was his Steel Soul, stirred up by Armored Warriors, acting up!
To complete the plan he had conceived in his mind, the Cadillacs and Dinosaurs dungeon was the most reliable path to achieve it, but he couldn't entirely rely on it.
So Cheng Tian decisively contacted the auction house, preparing to ask them to help keep an eye out for fossil fragments/combat mounts/contracted servants related to three creatures: Triceratops, Saber-toothed Tiger, and Brontosaurus.
After sending a message to his acquaintance at the auction house, Cheng Tian himself sprang up from the Ditto sofa with a carp jump, heading straight for the player market.