I'm in the Ark, a player.

"Because, because I haven't seen you, my benefactor, for so many days, the improved grappling hook is finished and I wanted to give it to you, but I couldn't get through to you on the phone. It's like you've disappeared from Lungmen."

I...I thought you'd been arrested and thrown in jail.

Xuezhi spoke weakly, her voice growing softer and softer, as if afraid that her words would displease Qin Tianling. She would occasionally glance at him cautiously.

After all, her benefactor usually acted very independently, giving Yukichi the feeling that he could be arrested by the Guard Bureau at any time.

"Oh, right, I was in such a rush going on a trip that I didn't have time to tell you."

Given that this is an intercity network, information between cities still needs to be relayed by messengers... which is understandable.

Qin Tianling crossed his arms and nodded.

The logically sound and coherent NPC intelligent AI is quite good.

"Oh right, the thing I ordered is ready, right!?"

"Ah, yes, it's done."

Upon hearing this, she jogged into a nearby room, and after a series of rummaging sounds, she emerged carrying a black piece of equipment that resembled an arm guard.

It was a hook-and-lock device that met Qin Tianling's initial requirements and could be worn on the left arm.

As Qin Tianling reached out and grabbed the equipment, putting it on his wrist, a system notification popped up.

[Task Completed]

[Reward Distribution]

Dark gray whetstone

[From: The Night Reigns]

[Description: A smooth-surfaced, high-quality natural whetstone.]

Rare abrasive materials that can be mined in Nimwede.

The war with the night has lasted far too long, and little time remains.

When wielded, using the grappling hook allows for additional attacks.

Is it something that can be used in conjunction with the grappling hook to create combos?

not bad,

Oh right, I remember the rewards for this quest were a grappling hook, a whetstone, and a random weapon, right?

I feel like I have more and more weapons in my hands...

Just as Qin Tianling was mentally complaining, the system interface popped up again.

[Random weapons being distributed...]

Congratulations on obtaining the Battle Guitar!

Battle Guitar

[From: Death Stranding 2]

[Description: Battle Guitar is a weapon that resembles a guitar and has both long-range shooting and melee combat capabilities.]

When used as a gun, it can fire golden projectiles or chiral crystal beams, causing fatal damage to human targets and being effective against mechs. The projectiles can be enhanced by playing a recharge.

Firing these munitions requires consuming chiral crystals. Since there is no pure chiral material in this world, the consumption requirement has been replaced with Originium powder instead of chiral crystals.

When used as a melee weapon, the guitar's built-in blade can pop out, instantly transforming into an axe that inflicts non-lethal damage on humans but is effective against mechs.

Wow!

Although it felt like there were a lot of weapons.

But who wouldn't like a special weapon that can fight and shoot things?

Please, this is seriously hilarious!

"Um... my benefactor, I've enhanced the power of this equipment. The grappling hook itself has enough force to drive into concrete—would you like to try it out?"

The snow pheasant's voice rang out again, pulling Qin Tianling back to reality.

Oh, no need.

I do know how to use this kind of thing.

Qin Tianling shook his head and continued to ask.

"By the way, do you have any other tasks for me?"

"Task?"

Snow Pheasant looked puzzled, and Qin Tianling explained.

"For example, what if other research needs my funding?"

"No...that's all..."

I'm currently looking for a job, so I don't have much work on new projects anymore.

"You're actually looking for a job?"

Qin Tianling was somewhat surprised.

This matter is a bit too realistic and heavy.

because--

Qin Tianling, 24 years old, a college student, has just finished his graduation thesis and is currently completely engrossed in the game "The End of the World: Prequel - Defend Mulebo".

After he's finished his obsession, Qin Tianling will probably need to look for an internship.

But it should be easy for him, since he wrote both his major and his graduation thesis very well... Hmm?

What was the title of my graduation thesis again?

Qin Tianling scratched his head in confusion.

Has my memory deteriorated from playing with Kroos for too long?

Damn it, it seems that drinking and womanizing really do harm your health!

It's decided, from this day forward... I, Qin Tianling, will quit drinking!

"Well, since my research on the 'claw that will never loosen (I haven't figured out its purpose yet)' has been published as a result and a paper, I'll be able to graduate smoothly, so I need to look for a job."

Unaware of Qin Tianling's slightly unusual expression, the snow pheasant nodded and began to explain.

At this point, Xuezhi became somewhat insecure, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"With research findings of such unclear significance, I don't even know if anyone would want me... I'd be happy if there were a position in the engineering department..."

Engineering and Technology Department?

Wait, isn't that guy the Minister of Engineering?

“I do know the head of the engineering department at Rhodes Island. If you’d like to go there, I can recommend you to them.”

Qin Tianling thought for a moment, then spoke to Xue Zhi.

After all, this game is so realistic, so maybe adding some human touches would work?

Rhodes Island?

I think I've heard of it before.

Although they seem to have made significant achievements in the field of Oripathy, isn't this a pharmaceutical company?

"But they also have a huge land-based warship, as well as various mechanical weapons such as drones."

Recalling the time when Kroos led drones to eliminate bandits, Qin Tianling, though unsure why a medical company would have so many things unrelated to medicine, was certain that Rhodes Island's engineering department was quite capable.

Qin Tianling thought for a moment, then added,

"Let me state upfront that I don't know anything about Rhodes Island's engineering department, whether it's good or bad, or whether it can compare to some cutting-edge technology companies."

So all I can do is write you a letter of recommendation.

The choice is yours.

You need to investigate whether Rhodes Island meets your expectations yourself, and then make your own choice.

"Don't let it turn into a situation where you recommend graduate students or master's degree holders to work in factories, just to get them screwed in. That would be incredibly stupid."

"Okay... thank you..."

The snow pheasant nodded blankly.

Qin Tianling simply pulled out a piece of paper from her old desk and casually picked up a pen.

As he spoke, he began to write.

"I'll write the recommendation letter for you now. If you don't need it later, you can just throw it away."

Qin Tianling finished writing it very quickly.

Snow Pheasant, standing to the side, naturally saw everything clearly.

[Kroos, I, Qin Tianling]

Give me some face,

Send this guy an offer.

She's amazing.

She prepared my equipment.

We'll hire you, offer a relatively high position, provide five social insurances, weekends off, a seven-hour workday, and a maximum of one hour of overtime.

Understand?]

Staring at the elegant handwriting, Xuezhi gazed at the paper for a full five seconds before timidly raising her head.

"My benefactor... is such an arrogant letter of recommendation really acceptable?"

Aren't we asking others to do things for us?

Does this really look like someone is begging for help?

"Trust me, you can do it!"

"Can it really work?"

"Hey, when have I ever lied to you?"

"That's true... My benefactor certainly didn't lie to me."

Little Snow Pheasant thought for a moment, then nodded seriously, before looking up and asking,

"Wouldn't a high-ranking position... be a bit inappropriate...?"

"I'm already happy to get the job; asking for a higher position is a bit too greedy, isn't it?"

What do you know?

Intelligent people are greedy, and greedy people are intelligent.

If that Blood Demon had any discernment, he would never have let gold go to waste.

If she really has no taste, you'll see if I have to beat her with a stick later!

Qin Tianling waved his hand, indicating that Xue Zhi shouldn't worry about such trivial details.

"Slap...slap her?"

Xuezhi repeated the words Qin Tianling had just spoken, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end she nodded and kept quiet.

Oh, right.

You don't have any tasks for me, but I have some work for you.

Qin Tianling slapped his forehead, as if he had remembered something.

Then he waved his hand,

The wreckage of a humanoid mech, split in two at the waist, appeared out of nowhere in the open space of Snowchi's room. The wound at the waist still showed visible signs of an explosion.