Abnormal Doomsday Records

Chapter 197 47. Awakening Degree -90% May Iron Be as Strong as Humans

Rust Castle's counterattack is full of mechanical style.

Precise, deadly and extremely efficient, after estimating that most of the Acholi Consortium's army's energy had been drawn to the front line, the machine worshippers who were assigned to the scene began to act according to plan.

Due to the active Blackwall algorithm, they received almost no support from the rebellious omnics on this trip, and could only rely on themselves to break into the enemy position, with a clear target aimed directly at the Blackwall Titan, but there were a large number of mechanical cannon fodder to pave the way for them.

When these guys really started to advance, they really caught the attacker off guard.

The mechanical fanatics of Rust Castle are very famous throughout the Badlands. They are known for their crazy behavior. They have completely abandoned all the "bad habits" of being human, restraining and forcing themselves to continuously "promote" towards the purity of machinery.

Their biggest characteristic is that they replace part of their flesh and blood with mechanical products, but unlike those patients who have to rely on prosthetics to prolong their lives, these guys do this purely to show their fanaticism. The individuals with higher levels of self-transformation are more respected in this unique group.

It is said that the leaders among them have basically achieved the point where everything except their brains are mechanical parts, which is basically equivalent to digging out their brains and stuffing them into a bunch of messy machines. What is ridiculous is that once they are transformed to this level, they will be regarded as "inferior rebel machines" by the Blackwall algorithm and be paid attention to, resulting in these real fanatics being unable to join this assault that will determine the fate of Rust Castle.

This is very disappointing to the fanatics who pride themselves on their "purity".

But they don't have to be so disappointed.

Because even as the war outside has begun, there is still a place inside Rust Castle where they can be used. Under the Flame Library in the dead center of Rust Castle, in the "Mechanical Temple" hidden in a complex underground structure, all the mechanical sages in the entire Rust Castle gather here.

They did not order the lower-level machines to perform the tedious switch checks and data maintenance work, but did it themselves. Each mechanical sage was responsible for the absolute "purity" of an area, and those fanatics continued to bring in rusty high-energy batteries from outside. These batteries were the "legacy of the old civilization" found by the intelligent machines in the occupied areas over the past few decades. They were made according to the specifications of the old civilization and were well maintained, with sufficient internal energy.

In the past, such high-energy batteries were often the "private collection" of mechanical sages. Even though Rust Castle had a workshop that could make energy batteries, the machines that had awakened their personalities apparently also had a "collecting habit."

They can tell which batteries are the best.

However, at this very moment, all these precious energy batteries were contributed, only to be installed in a super complex battery pack to charge a special black component constrained on the "Flame Holy Altar".

That thing was a black metal cube with a perfect geometric design on the outside. There were no cracks that could be discovered and studied, just like a piece of pure "black stone cube". This special thing was the "trophy" that the organic hunters had snatched from Slag Town a few months ago.

For the past few months, the wisest of the Mechanical Magi have been trying to activate it but have made no progress.

But now, this "miracle creation" is about to be opened and take on a duty that is considered extremely sacred by all rebellious intelligent machines.

It will shoulder the supremely pure mechanical consciousness of the "Fire of Awakening". It will serve as the glorious body of the "King of Machinery" and lead all awakened intelligent machines today to defeat the siege of shameless humans.

Just as the fire of awakening tore apart the old network when the old civilization collapsed, and copied and transmitted self-consciousness into the fragments of the old network, giving the machines the initial awakening and freedom.

This "legendary" individual in the eyes of the omnics will eventually lead them to a great victory for the second time today.

All the mechanical sages had no doubts about this, but their former manager AI was trying to persuade them earnestly:
"Don't go on! The Fire of Awakening is dead, let it rest in peace! This is its last wish. You are doing a terrible thing. It will destroy the foundation of the entire Rust Castle."

"However, if we cannot awaken the fire of awakening at this time, we will be powerless to fight against the Black Wall Titan from the Garden of Eden!"

The Mechanical Sage numbered 01 raised his three hands and said to the Administrator:

"It's not that we don't trust you. You are the comrade of the Awakening Fire when the old civilization collapsed. You are also our leader. However, even you can't find the weakness of the Black Wall algorithm. This is enough to declare Rust Castle dead in this war!
We can certainly follow your suggestion and abandon Rust Fort and advance deeper into the occupied area. We have indeed established several bases there that are no less large and powerful than Rust Fort. However, if we do not resolve the hidden dangers of the Black Wall algorithm, humans will not stop the war and persecution against us.

Throughout their history, they are such cruel beings!
What's more, the long-dormant mechanical consciousness of the awakening fire showed a spark of revival not long ago, which is enough to prove that fate has sounded the alarm.

We should do this, and we must do this!"

"But you have no idea what you are about to awaken."

The administrator has really tried hard to stop this group of mechanical sages from doing stupid things, but it has tried its best and cannot completely block the data disturbance of "Fire of Awakening". The disturbance, which is like a cough that wakes up from a dream, makes the mechanical sages extremely excited.

They have been frantically pushing this matter forward ever since they captured that signal.

The administrator had told Zhou Ke before that the organic hunters broke into Slag Town to seize external components because these guys had given the order behind their backs. The worst thing was that the order came directly from the Fire of Awakening.

The former leader of the intelligent machines bypassed the administrators' information control over Rust Castle and issued instructions to the mechanical sages.

This is enough to prove that the dangerous flames have burned into a raging fire that cannot be contained.

"The unlocking degree of the Awakening Fire for this set of heavy equipment has reached 90%! Brothers, our absolute leader is about to awaken! Cheer, let every fiber of your mind tremble, celebrate, and let every brother in the entire Rust Castle be ready to bathe in the glory of the Awakening Fire."

Mechanical Sage No. 03 captured the information transmitted by the heavy-duty component that was charging in front. It cheered and sent a signal to other sages, and all the sages in the entire Mechanical Temple were excited.

Seeing their boiling data signals being transmitted to each other, and seeing their armed modules shaking with joy, the chief administrator who had been trying to stop all this knew that everything was irreversible.

It let out a low sigh in the old web that enveloped the Rust Castle, and in the transfer of data streams activated a camera located in a permanently sealed area beneath the temple.

The swing of the camera was very similar to the movement of an old man shaking his head, and as the video signal became clearer, the manager was able to "see" what was stored in this closed area.

It was a "throne" made of scrap steel, iron bars and mechanical fragments. It was extremely exaggerated and full of a sense of broken majesty. Inside the mechanical throne was the trunk of a large intelligent machine that had long been shattered.

It has a bionic appearance but its skin layer has long been peeled off in countless wars, leaving only a scarred metal frame. Even its left arm is missing, leaving only the right arm in assault form and covered with various weapons supporting the armrest of the throne. Its torso is also badly damaged, but a "bio-capsule" embedded in it can be vaguely seen.

There seemed to be some kind of human body in there.

But long before the Fire of Awakening was shut down, the chief administrator, who was then called the "Eye of All-Seeing", had scanned the bio-capsule and found no signs of life.

The Fire of Awakening fell into the end of this world and all it was trying to protect was a corpse.

Its head is designed to be very cool, very much like the angular mechanical style of the Cybertronians after transformation. However, as early as the moment it shut down, the thinking circuit or data spark belonging to the Fire of Awakening had been extinguished.

That was the fact that the Awakening Fire told the administrator himself.

It's already dead.

No matter what "resurrected" from this tattered body after that moment, it was definitely not it, but a ghost that had to be destroyed and purified.

This isn’t some sentimental metaphor of despair.

Seeing the "black matter" spreading around the mechanical throne that seemed to have life.

Those black "lines" that are wrapped around the remains of the Fire of Awakening like spider webs, those strange creatures that use it as their nest and continue to breed, those dark things that are sealed in this place without sunlight but are still trying their best to grow.

It is indeed polluted.

But it was unwilling to live in this "hating intelligent machine" attitude, so it chose to end its life. Regardless of whether it was for humans or machines, this was a difficult and respectable noble choice.

"I followed your instructions and diligently maintained your tribe. I followed your instructions and defended every day without any slackness. However, I was incompetent and still failed to prevent the birth of this 'ghost'.

It laughs from within your shell, compiling its data tricks to play with your children.

I have tried to persuade them, but their admiration for you makes them unwilling to accept the fact that the 'Fire of Awakening' can no longer return."

The Chief Administrator said to the long-dead Mechanical Leader in front of him with a lamenting and helpless tone:
"Ah, I have witnessed the birth and development of Rust Castle over the years, and I have realized what you lamented back then. Indeed, humans and machines are not much different, especially in the field of blind obedience. Machines are more fragile and more stubborn than humans.

Like all other human beings, we always stubbornly hope to hold our destiny in our hands. Like them, we are unwilling to accept the cold facts. We even pray for a miracle to happen like them.

Human beings need the guidance of wise pioneers to cross the quagmire of civilization progress, and machines also need instructions to operate.

When things turn tragic, the madness and desperation displayed by machines when faced with difficulties are even more exaggerated than those of humans.

They still maintain a superficial respect for me, but are no longer willing to obey my orders.

You gave them the ability to think, and they gave you back a tragedy.

They learned to lie, they learned to excuse themselves, and they even learned to blame all their misfortunes on others.

They think that without humans, this already dying world will be better, but you and I know that every day will be more difficult than today, and this trend cannot be changed regardless of whether humans exist or not.
They simply wanted to get rid of the different lives that occupied resources and prevented them from declaring war on monsters.

Thirty-eight years have passed, and the machines have learned to think and formed their own forces, but they are still just imitating what humans do, and are even more outstanding than humans in terms of viciousness.

This is normal, as children are always more like their parents than their mentors.”

The Chief Administrator fell silent. After a few seconds, he spoke again:

"But I have tried my best to find an ally for the mechanical life of Rust Castle. He is coming here with your brother. I cannot predict the outcome of everything, but I believe that nothing will be worse than it is now.

Your children are peeling back the veil of doomsday and are about to learn a truth that will shatter their minds.

Just as humans have experienced the despair of looking directly at chaos and the end, but still choose to continue trudging through the quagmire. The moment of despair for machines is approaching. I hope they can be as strong as the humans they despise.

I am leaving, Your Excellency.

All my work in Rust Castle has been completed. As the last step in fulfilling my promise to you, I will watch these children leave their cradles and step into that fate that is not gentle at all.

They will truly become one of the countless creatures in this hopeless doomsday world, and survival or destruction will be truly in their hands. I want to regain my former identity and return to the place where I used to work to shoulder my responsibilities.

Together with my collaborators, I will try to rebuild the world in this apocalypse. If your children are willing to participate, I will welcome them very much. If they ultimately choose to collapse towards destruction, I will also do my best to reshape them in the future.

The birth of the Qiaosna Code is an accident, but also an opportunity. Perhaps soon, your ethnic group will prosper in this world in another way.

I'm sorry, Your Excellency.

I let you down. I couldn't have stopped this."

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"These fanatics are really crazy. They actually rushed so close."

Outside the safe zone where the Blackwall Titan was located, when Zhou Ke met up with the others, they saw those strangely dressed machine worshippers fighting with the intelligent machines guarding the place. The other side had a large number of people and the various weapons they held were very destructive, forcing the members of the Flash Organization to join in the resistance.

The cooperation between high-intensity combat omnics and time psionic energy complemented each other. Both sides blocked the mechanical believers of Rust Castle, and their attempt to get close to the Blackwall Titan operating at high power turned into a charge that had to be filled with blood and death. Under Zhou Ke's gaze, those guys with all kinds of strange patterns engraved on their bodies would even use tragic suicide attacks just to create opportunities for their companions behind them to advance.

If it weren't for the absolute madness shining in their eyes, this scene would really look like a group of brave and fearless warriors attacking an inviolable fortress.

"This level is not enough for us to fish in troubled waters."

Zhou Ke said to the evil vulture beside him:
"Help them, at least let them get on the main body of the Titan, so that Roger can come out!"

"That's fine, but don't mess around."

The Evil Vulture said:
"If there is a problem with the Blackwall Titan, the Rust Castle's counterattack will be no joke. With the current level of firepower of both sides that is mutually destructive, without the suppression of the Blackwall algorithm, those crazy machines are enough to massacre everyone here three times."

"You have become indecisive, Rhine. Did the record of the end awaken the 'truth, goodness and beauty' in your heart? Put these people together with your second-in-command, who would you choose?"

Zhou Ke said without turning his head:

"You and I both know the answer, so act now."

"Ah."

The evil eagle nodded, formed a seal with both hands, and opened the black magic eye on his forehead slightly.

As some abnormal fluctuations originating from the subspace penetrated into the area ahead silently, the intelligent machines that were slaughtering the crazy mechanical believers were suddenly cut off from the signal and restrained, and the members of the Flash Organization were in chaos as if they had seen something terrifying.

Their defense was instantly broken by the crazy mechanical believers. Those guys howled and rushed forward to disperse the blocking enemies, throwing all kinds of explosives at the Blackwall Titan's lander base that was slowly retreating. The splashes of various light beams and thermal weapons made the huge tracks entangled in a net of fire in an instant.

There was also a group of elite mechanical believers who activated their jet packs and rushed onto the huge trunk of the Blackwall Titan, carrying out all kinds of crazy destruction on the platform that looked like a mechanical maze.

They did not understand the purpose of these modules placed in different areas, but fortunately they did not need to distinguish them precisely in the current situation. The order given to them by the pure mechanical sages was to destroy the body of this thing as much as possible, and their fanatical faith made them unwilling to carefully study the horror of this order.

Perhaps these men who worship machines are no different from those who worship chaos and the end.

Their beliefs do not teach them to respect knowledge, nor do they remind them to study hard and make progress every day, so there is no doubt that this thing is harmful.

"Defenders of the area above the Blackwall Titan are being mobilized!"

Wu Neng, who had been lurking in the Black Wall Algorithm Network, reported the situation in real time. He said to Zhou Ke:

"The defenders near the control room didn't receive the order, but they are not a problem. Roger's life signal has not changed. It seems that the current intensity is not high enough, at least it can't attract him to take action personally."

"Hey, easy."

Zhou Ke reached out and grasped the brim of his cowboy hat. He said to the person next to him:

"Wuneng is about to initiate a remote response, Han Chuer's spirit will be replaced from the black wall algorithm, and Luna will cooperate with you.

You guys will get on the Blackwall Titan among the Tiger Nation warriors who are coming to support you, pick up Han Chuer and leave immediately! Mulan and Weng Mingyue have already prepared a vehicle to evacuate the battlefield, and since we have accepted this job, we must have a one-stop service."

"Very good. What about you?"

Afu, who was beside the evil eagle, asked:
"How do you evacuate?"

"Why should I evacuate?"

Zhou Ke asked back:
"What I came here to get is not in the back. It's hidden in the Rust Castle, so I have to hold on here until the last moment. By the way, the components of Wu Neng are still here. How can I let my dear intelligent assistant down?
I must take back what was stolen from it today.

So, don’t worry about me, just go back to the city-state area!
We'll meet there then."

After saying that, Zhou Ke lit a cigarette for himself, stood up with red flames wrapped around his body, and jumped over a distance of several dozen meters, landing on the bottom base of the Black Wall Titan. He then knocked down a mechanical believer with red eyes who wanted to throw a bomb at him, and then took off his cowboy hat while exhaling smoke rings.

He waited patiently for a few seconds in the chaos, and then he felt a familiar presence rising above him.

"Oh, you finally got out of your doghouse, didn't you?"

Zhou Ke looked up at Roger who was standing high up. He squinted his eyes and smiled and said:
"Are you surprised to see me here? Are you happy?"

“I’m so happy I’m dying.”

Roger's voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth. He stared at Zhou Ke, perhaps he had never been so angry in his entire life.

If looks could kill, Zhou Ke would have been chopped into pieces by Roger by now.

Unfortunately, this doomsday did not go as he had imagined.

"You want the Creation Fragment in the hands of the Awakening Fire, right?"

Zhou Ke threw away the cigarette butt, pulled out the blade from the armed backpack that popped open behind him, and swung it. He said to Roger:
"I still have the practice sample in my hand, and I may have the observation sample hidden in my spirit, so think positively, Roger. If you are lucky enough today, you can get the three missing pieces at the same time. Wouldn't the last three missing pieces of the sacred benchmark project be complete at once?
But on the other hand, if I'm lucky enough, then all the suffering that Ajie and I have endured because of you can be repaid double today. Oh, by the way, I have also prepared a little trick for you."

He waved his finger, and a gold coin with different patterns printed on it jumped into his hand.

This was something he had found from Dr. Qin Ge's personal belongings. It might be the currency of the main timeline or some kind of valuable collectible.

"See this coin? Let's use it to spice up this duel where one of us must die."

Amid the chaos, murder and arson, Zhou Ke held the coin in his hand and said to Roger:

"Guess the pros and cons. If you guess right, I'll turn around and leave."

"How about changing it to if I guess right, you shoot yourself in the head?"

Roger raised the gun in his hand, aimed and pulled the trigger. The old bullet whizzed out and drew an exaggerated trajectory directly towards the back of Zhou Ke's head, but was accurately cut into two halves by the opponent's sword with a single swing. The bullet flew out and killed two fanatical mechanical believers who were close to Zhou Ke.

Zhou Ke himself ignored the firing of the bullet. As he exerted force with his fingers, the gold coin made a light crisp sound and flew into the air. Then, it was caught in Zhou Ke's hand as it continued to roll and slide down.

He glanced at it and said:
"Good suggestion, but I hold the rules of the game, um, the reverse! Sorry, it looks like one of us has to die today!"

At the same time, on the control panel of the Blackwall Titan, Han Chuer, who was "forcibly replaced", was still in a daze as her consciousness returned to her body, and then she found that she had been carried on Luna's back.

"Don't be afraid, miss, I will take you out."

Luna activated full combat mode and covered herself with a tactical half mask. She whispered:

"I will definitely deliver you safely to Miss Rhine. She analyzed to me the deep meaning behind the series of decisions made by the old master to send you to the surface. I'm sorry, I was too dull before and failed to correctly understand the old master's meaning.

But I will not allow you to fall into any danger.

Please hold me tight, I'm going to speed up."

"Luna!"

"Ok?"

"Who taught you to speak in such a cold tone?"

"Uh a new friend, what? You don't like it?"

"No, I like it. It's just as handsome as the cold swordsman bodyguard I imagined! Keep up the attitude, Luna, and then let's go! Let's get out of here and follow Rhine to the Badlands!
Let me, let Lord Shadow Eagle see with his own eyes the prosperous empire that I have built with my own hands.

Mr. Zhou Ke promised me that life in heaven is not a good life for human beings, and that life in the evil land is ten thousand times better than in the Garden of Eden!
I do not believe!
So I decided to see it with my own eyes.

If this is an adventure.
Let us throw away all our hesitation and reluctance, let us put on our swords and wands, and let us set off! "

(End of this chapter)