Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 241 Dimensional Exploration Team (Third Update)
“Very good.” Chen Yu’s synthesized voice echoed in the workshop, expressing the final, emotionless acceptance of everyone’s choices: “Your decisions are logical and are the most efficient solutions under the current conditions.”

He paused briefly to let the conclusion settle, before revealing the true purpose of gathering them there.

"Simply destructive force is not my only need; it's merely a necessary means to clear the work area." Chen Yu began to explain his plan, his tone as if he were describing a complex engineering blueprint: "I plan to establish a dedicated dimensional exploration team. Its core functions are to conduct cross-dimensional preliminary reconnaissance, environmental data collection, initial contact with local forces, and basic assessment of potential threats."

The aim is to minimize the uncontrollable risks and information asymmetry I face when directly intervening in a completely new and unknown dimension.

His optical lens scanned each of the people he called out.

“You will form the core framework of this team.” He first looked at Mann’s team. “You have proven your ability to work effectively as a team, have rich practical experience, and have comprehensive skills in carrying out infiltration, sabotage, and targeted elimination missions.”

These are the basic survival and operational safeguards for the exploration team when encountering hostile environments.

Turning his gaze to Valerie and Jack: "You have a deep, firsthand understanding of the social structures, cultural norms, and technological foundations of this world—this dimension known as 'cyberpunk'."

This 'local wisdom' will be an indispensable bridge and basis for risk assessment in the early stages of exploration, especially when encountering unknown dimensions with similarities.

Finally, he looked at young David: "Your biological age is at the peak of your plasticity, and your nervous system shows learning and receptive potential above the baseline. Your primary role will be as my apprentice."

Chen Yu's synthesized voice smoothly explained the arrangements for David.

"Your core development direction is bioengineering and extraterrestrial medical applications."

Within the team, your role is that of a technical support unit, responsible for conducting environmental toxin and pathogen detection, collecting and preliminarily analyzing local biological samples, and performing basic risk assessments and technical level judgments on unfamiliar technological creations during the initial exploration phase.

Of course, all of this is on the premise that you can pass the test a year later.

If you don't pass, your future will be nothing more than a cyberpunk idol girl in Night City, entertaining people on stage.

As for Mowell, she doesn't need to be specifically designated; her role has already been set: "You will be embedded in the team as my direct liaison, ensuring smooth communication and providing necessary cross-dimensional technical support."

Chen Yu made no attempt to conceal the ultimate nature of their work: "This means that your future responsibilities will no longer be limited to Night City, or even to the universe you are familiar with."

You will be voluntarily stepping into a world where the laws of physics may be vastly different, the environment potentially highly toxic, and the forms of civilization incomprehensible to you. Danger will appear in forms you cannot foresee.

He then changed the subject, saying, "Correspondingly, the rewards will exceed the limits of your current understanding."

This includes not only the material wealth you have just witnessed, but also the forced evolution of life forms, the artificial extension of lifespan, and access to a treasure trove of technology and knowledge beyond your imagination.

Upon hearing this, a slight commotion arose within the workshop.

Mann rubbed his metallic chin, grinning with a scarred smile: "That's more like it. At least I don't have to waste my days in this godforsaken place, Night City."

Dorothy crossed her arms and gave a soft hum: "At least your compensation is decent, boss."

She's already starting to think about which new equipment she should get.

Lucy and Qiwei exchanged a glance, their lips curving into faint smiles.

For internet travelers like them, the temptation of accessing databases from another world is stronger than anything else.

"Awesome!" Rebecca jumped up excitedly. "This is going to be fun!"

Valerie and Jack exchanged a glance.

Having spent so many years in Night City, they had long understood one principle: the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

Working under Chen Yu means facing unknown dangers, but at least you won't have to put up with the company's bosses for a little money.

Jack grinned: "This is much more exciting than taking on those commissions in the next life." David pursed his lips. He had no concept of the specific dangers of "dimensional exploration," but the two goals of "learning the knowledge to save his mother" and "gaining greater power" were enough to drive him to face any unknown.

He glanced at Lucy again, subconsciously, and found that she was also looking at him. Her gaze seemed a little gentler than usual, which reassured him.

"Boss, this is fucking awesome!" Jack practically roared, his face beaming with the fervor of someone who had found the ultimate goal in life. "Don't worry! Whether it's alien monsters or otherworldly warlords ahead, as long as you give the order, I, Jack, will be the first to charge in!"

Valerie took a deep breath, her tone regaining its usual calm and pragmatic tone: "The goals are clear, and the compensation is transparent. Now that we've taken on this job, we'll give it our all."

Dimensional Exploration Team... sounds like a position where I can utilize my strengths.

Mann, on behalf of his team, made a simpler promise: "We'll get it done."

The implication is that no matter how bizarre the task, they will find a way to complete it.

Seeing these people's reactions, Chen Yu rarely showed a satisfied expression.

Data shows that these individuals have a very high acceptance rate, and inefficient emotions such as anticipated resistance, fear, or bargaining are kept to a minimum.

This saves a significant amount of computing power and resources that would otherwise be used for persuasion or repression.

What he needs is precisely this kind of "probe" that has grown up in chaos, possesses the ability to survive and make decisions independently, and can adapt to extreme uncertainty.

Their inherent pragmatism, adaptability to danger, and greed for opportunity are all excellent qualities for completing exploration missions.

"The specific bio-enhancement plan, prosthetic upgrade path, and skills training syllabus will be customized based on your detailed physiological scan data and ability assessment report," Chen Yu gave his final instructions. "Until then, you have limited time to handle your personal affairs in this world and complete the necessary farewells. Dismissed."

As everyone gradually left the temporary workshop, the atmosphere visibly relaxed. Jack grabbed Valerie's shoulder and gestured excitedly, "Should we put these gold bars in a bank vault, or get a penthouse in Charter Hill? Damn, we need to find a reliable place..."

Valerie shook her head helplessly, but still seriously considered it: "It's best to store it in different places. Such a large sum of money is too conspicuous."

Mann's team huddled at the other end of the corridor, whispering amongst themselves. Pila gestured, indicating what she imagined to be an alien creature: "We might encounter one with three eyes..."

"Who cares how many eyes they have, just blow them all up!" Rebecca retorted, already itching to get started.

Dorio reminded everyone, "Don't forget to go back and pack your gear first."

Mann nodded, already mentally calculating what supplies needed to be replenished.

David walked a little further back, looking focused.

He was already imagining himself treating his mother; curing her was his biggest concern right now, but the other world was also drawing this young man in.

Lucy quietly followed beside him, maintaining a just-right distance—neither too intimate nor too distant.

Mower was the last to leave, making notes on the data panel as she went: Detailed capability profiles needed to be created for everyone, training grounds needed to be planned, and a batch of equipment needed to be customized for cross-dimensional combat…

The workshop returned to silence.

Chen Yu turned to the main control panel, and the optical lens locked onto the complex structural lines of the holographic blueprint.

The personnel are in place, and the next two tasks are to equip them with suitable gear and complete the construction of the portal.

This exploration team will be his tentacles extending into other dimensions.

(End of this chapter)