Extraordinary pedigree

06:40 AM.

Hell's Kitchen·The Blue Line.

The blue line consists of three lines, A, C, and E. These three lines stop at subway stations along 8th Avenue, providing convenient subway services to the eastern boundary of Hell's Kitchen, located in the southeast corner of Hell's Kitchen.

Especially the 42nd Street-Porter Authority Transportation Terminal. It is a complex intersection located in the center of the city. It is a key node for Hell’s Kitchen to connect with the outside world. It is also a place full of contrasts and conflicts. Many people carrying large bags Small groups of foreigners commute to and from the 42nd Street Station.

The first ray of sunshine in the morning has not completely dispelled the darkness of night, but the transportation hub has already begun to be busy for the day.

Subways, buses, and hurried pedestrians create a busy scene.

Between the flashing neon lights, you can see individuals of different races - humans, goblins, kobolds, and other alien races.

They either hurriedly weaved through the crowd, or waited cautiously at the edge of the platform. Everyone had their own destination, and there were different stories behind each destination.

The air on 42nd Street was filled with a mixture of smells.

The moisture from the ground, the exhaust from passing vehicles, the aroma of food from fast food restaurants, and the unique smells of different races.

These scents mingle in the air, creating Hell's Kitchen's unique scent imprint.

The figure of Operator Rich Robert the Mole stands out in such an environment.

He was wearing the black uniform of the Authority, with the external pedigree [Adam] on his shoulders flashing constantly. His hands were flat on the bulletproof vest on his chest, and two 'Authority-404 Micro Bolts' were hung below the vest. gun'.

On his retina, every passing pedestrian and alien was given a green [normal] mark.

The mole's eyes quickly scanned every pedestrian on the street.

In the bustling crowd, whether they were humans or aliens, when they saw Operator Mole wearing the uniform of the Authority, there was a hint of fear and disgust in their eyes.

They avoided the mole for fear that the "watchdogs" of Heaven would find an opportunity to empty their bolters. This behavior formed invisible ripples in the crowd.

Mole has become accustomed to this. He feels that he is lucky today and did not encounter "yellow code" and "red code" just after opening.

Encountering a "yellow code" means that 80% of these people have problems.

If you encounter a "red code", don't hesitate to draw your gun and shoot.

This is the intelligence that Mole summarized after working as a grassroots patrol operator in the traffic department of the Administration for two months. [Adam]’s intelligence integration ability and crime assessment are so reliable that the mental work of grassroots officers is almost zero.

However, Mole has heard that the newly established Municipal Affairs Bureau of the Management Bureau plans to bypass some of [Adam's] control over the Management Bureau and set up a secretariat to re-adjust the Planning Management Bureau's control over grassroots officials.

If the Management Bureau is compared to his father's Kingdom of Heaven, then the Municipal Affairs Bureau is the resolution assembly, Adam is Eden, and the Secretariat is the buffer zone for upper and lower power.

Just as Mole was looking at the crowds of people walking back and forth at 42nd Street Station, the device on his chest suddenly flashed a few times quickly, and then a voice was transmitted to his mind through the peripheral lineage.

"The Department of Municipal Transportation and Communications calls 42-Porter Authority Transportation Terminal. The Department of Municipal Transportation and Communications calls 42-Porter Authority Transportation Terminal. Please answer, pfft~"

Mole's spirituality poured into the peripheral lineage and answered:

"This is Mole, the operator of 42-Porter's authoritative transportation hub. Got it, please speak, pfft~"

"Mole, we have received reports of unauthorized hover vehicles and two-legged axosaurs rear-ending disputes at the west entrance of the transportation terminal. Please go to check and deal with it immediately. Ensure that traffic is flowing smoothly."

"Roger, Municipal Transportation Department. I'm heading to the west entrance to inspect the dispute. It will be handled in accordance with regulations and ensure smooth traffic."

"Understood, Mole. Please report the situation in time after completing the task. End of the Municipal Transportation Department."

"Understood, I will report back immediately after the mission is completed. 42-Potter Authority Transportation Terminal Operator Mole ends."

After Mole ended his call with the transportation headquarters, he quickly walked toward the west entrance of the 42nd Street Station.

The side entrance was originally a functioning station in Hell's Kitchen, but with the impact of the sinking of the New World, it became the intersection of interfaces to multiple otherworldly areas.

In order to maintain normal traffic and order in Hell's Kitchen, New Alliance cooperated with [Monster Power Company] to install multiple alien portal devices in this area. These devices ensured the flow of traffic at the west entrance to a certain extent.

However, things changed when management of Hell's Kitchen was transferred to the Authority.

[Monster Power Company], considering the angelic forces behind the Authority, chose to divest and withdraw from Hell's Kitchen, which caused the alien portal at the west entrance to lose professional maintenance support.

Without the daily maintenance of the power company staff, problems began to arise in the operation of these alien portals. Errors and delays in opening the portals often occurred, causing frequent traffic disputes and safety hazards in the west entrance area.

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42nd Street - West entrance.

Upon arriving at the scene, Mole was immediately attracted by the chaotic scene before him.

In the crowded traffic channel of 42nd Street in Hell's Kitchen, an unusual scene caught his eye: a bipedal dragon with a golden collar around its neck was standing in it, and its powerful and mighty feet accidentally stepped out. The damaged hover car was making sparks and sparks, and it seemed that it might lose control completely at any time.

Riding on the back of this bipedal dragon was a human who had undergone illegal prosthetic transformation.

His arms were replaced with metal prosthetics, a modification that gave his appearance a cold and unruly quality.

He had earrings and nose studs on his face, and these decorations were even more dazzling under his contemptuous and provocative expression.

The knight looked down at the car owner lying on the ground. The unfortunate car owner covered his head, blood seeping from between his fingers, and he was obviously seriously injured.

There was a sarcastic smile on his lips, as if he was enjoying the other person's helplessness and pain.

The knight made a mocking gesture towards the people on the ground. He was arrogant, as if the two-legged dragon he was riding gave him power over ordinary people.

"You stinky bastard, you dare to show off in front of me when you drive a stupid federally produced suspension vehicle. Diaomao, let me tell you, this is Hell's Kitchen, not someone like you who drives a domestically produced car* *** can come in."

Lying on the ground, covering his bleeding head with one hand, the car owner looked at the knight above him who gave him the middle finger, and couldn't help but feel angry.

"MD, I just bought a new car!"

The car owner tried to struggle to get up, but he was a little weak due to excessive blood loss. Not long after he stood up, he staggered and fell to the ground, causing the bipedal dragon knight to laugh more mockingly.

At this moment, when the mole who arrived at the scene focused on the bipedal dragon, [Adam] popped up the monster illustration table in time.

【Draconia·Dragonborn】

[Boundary - The dragon species owned by the Draconian national power, the Draconian Empire. After the opening of the new world, this country was forcibly colonized by the financial forces headed by the Edici Federation. The bipedal dragons in its territory have been enslaved by Edici merchants using [Forbidden Technique] and capsule technology, and the enslaved alien beasts have become new financial transaction products.

At present, a stable triangular trade has been formed between Edici (New World), the junction area, and various realms (many external forces including the Golden Court).

From the junction → Edici Federation (financial slave trade)

From Edici Federation → All Realms: Alcohol, arms, high-tech products, industrial products and other high-precision items.

From all realms → Edici Federation: precious metals, ores, divine items, extraordinary products, ivy modifiers...]

"Sure enough, it's this kind of black market [capsule beast/elf] smuggled in through the triangular trade without a license plate."

The mole simply glanced at the neck of the Draconia Bipedal Dragon, which did not have any certification plate from the Mayflower Foundation, one of the three giants of the New Alliance, and knew that the riding capsule beast in front of him was a black market product. goods.

Those rampant black market traders always hope to bypass the world tax of the border area → Edici Federation and exploit the loopholes of [Financial Street].

"And depending on the situation, the guy who modified the prosthetic body above used poisonous metal." The mole looked at the metal prosthetic limbs on the crazy Draconian knight with a professional look.

"It's lead." He quickly concluded the cause of the cyber disease on the Bipedal Dragon Knight.

Lead poisoning is a common cyberpsychosis induced by toxic metals on the market.

Mild lead poisoning can cause difficulty concentrating, memory loss, fatigue and depression, while severe lead poisoning can cause mental decline, behavioral problems, insanity and even violent behavior.

Regular prosthetic body modification will not incorporate large amounts of toxic metals.

But I'm sorry, this is the Edici Federation, this is the New World, this is Hell's Kitchen.

Therefore, abnormality and unscrupulousness are the norm.

Looking at the cyberpsychotic patient who was obviously suffering from severe lead poisoning, Mole knew that if this situation was not controlled immediately, it would likely escalate into a more serious violent incident.

He quickly assessed his surroundings to make sure there were no other potential threats, then decisively drew his bolter and fired a warning shot into the air.

bump--

The loud sound of bolter fire echoed through the narrow passage, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

"Okay, now I need everyone to calm down!"

The Mole's voice was firm and powerful, full of unquestionable authority.

"Sir," he turned to the human who had illegally modified his body, "please get off the bipedal dragon and stay away from the car."

The bipedal dragon knight, who was severely lead-poisoned, became particularly unruly under the Mole's stern warning.

His groggy mind did not make him shrink back, but instead inspired him to show contempt and provocation towards the management staff.

His eyes were blurred, and his tone was full of sarcasm and disdain, as if he was mocking the seriousness and authority of everything in front of him. "Who do you think you are! Wearing the uniform of the Administration, you think you are an angel in heaven? No, you are just watchdogs in heaven! Watchdogs, do you know?"

His words were sharp and defiant.

"Hey, watchdog, bark to make me happy."

Mole looked unusually calm in the face of this provocation. His expression did not fluctuate at all, and he responded calmly and firmly: "I am an inspection operator of the Administration, operator number 777-424. You are currently in a state of illegality. For your safety and the safety of others, please get off your mount immediately and raise your hands."

While speaking, Mole activated Adam's law enforcement recording mode to ensure that the entire process was completely recorded.

The bolter in his hand was trained firmly on the knight, ready for whatever might come.

Faced with such a serious warning, the knight did not show any signs of fear, but instead aroused his impulse to escape.

He was driving a bipedal dragon and planned to leave the scene quickly.

As the bipedal dragon accelerated violently, it began to rampage on the street, causing a series of chaos and destruction. Cars and various vehicles were ruthlessly knocked away by its powerful body, and some were even directly stepped on to create huge potholes, making frightening collision sounds and popping sparks.

The shops on the street were not spared. The windows were shattered and the merchandise was scattered on the ground. It was a mess.

The rampage of the two-legged dragon was like a sudden storm, quickly causing waves of panic and chaos on the streets with dense traffic.

Pedestrians and vehicles tried to avoid the sudden threat, but due to the dragon's extreme speed, many could only watch helplessly as the destruction unfolded.

"MD, crazy--"

"My car!!!"

Screams, blaring horns, and broken glass formed a chaotic symphony.

Seeing this, Mole acted quickly and decisively.

[Bullet Time·Start——]

As he pulled the trigger without hesitation, the bolter exploded with unprecedented firepower.

Accurate bolts flew out at an astonishing speed, heading straight for the bipedal dragon that was wreaking havoc. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and all sounds were replaced by a series of sharp explosions.

When the explosive arrow accurately hit one of the legs of the bipedal dragon, the moment of silence was broken by the ensuing explosions. A huge impact force was instantly released on the legs of the bipedal dragon. The strong explosion not only instantly destroyed the function of its legs, but also left scorched black marks on its scale-covered skin.

At that moment, the body of the bipedal dragon was twisted violently due to severe pain. It tried to maintain its balance, but the injury made its efforts in vain.

"Roar--"

The bipedal dragon let out a deafening roar of pain. The sound was full of panic and pain, echoing in the narrow passage, causing panic among the surrounding pedestrians.

The huge body began to shake, and every time he tried to stand or move, it became extremely difficult because of the injured leg.

In pain and imbalance, the bipedal dragon's movements became clumsy and weak, and eventually it inevitably fell to the ground.

As the bipedal dragon fell to the ground in pain, the knight could not maintain his balance and fell to the ground.

The moment he fell, he let out a groan of pain, which sounded particularly harsh in the chaotic streets.

However, this knight who had been illegally transformed into a prosthetic body did not lose his combat effectiveness.

The metal prosthesis on his arm entered takeover mode in an instant, as if it had its own consciousness, quickly adjusting his falling posture, allowing him to land in a posture that was extremely flexible and almost violated the laws of physics.

After landing, the knight did not stand up immediately. Instead, he used the support of the metal prosthesis to adjust his posture, appearing extremely alert. He stared fiercely at the operator Mole who was shooting in front of him, his eyes shining with anger and hatred.

"AI prosthetic transformation with passive takeover mode... Come on, even metal prosthetics are illegal." Seeing this scene, Mole, who was catching up, mentally determined the other party's guilt.

Regardless of whether it is the [Gear Orthodox Church] or other lineages that practice the path of mechanical ascension, it is not allowed, at least on the surface, to privately create passive take-over prosthetic devices.

If an AI metal prosthesis has the ability to take over an individual, the most direct risk is that the individual may lose control of his or her own behavior, leading to the loss of personal autonomy. In this case, human will is replaced by AI, and the individual becomes the executor of AI behavior.

If the metal prosthesis of AI is used maliciously or attacked by hackers, it will also pose a serious threat to personal and even public safety.

Taken over individuals can be used as tools to commit crimes, terrorist activities, or other harmful acts.

As a member of the [Maxwell Sect], one of the three mechanical churches, Mole naturally understands the risks brought by this kind of prosthetic transformation. The metal prosthesis on his left hand is also...

"Damn the scumbag of the administration, you fucking know how expensive the two-legged dragon you smashed!!!"

The cyberpsychotic man with severe lead poisoning yelled at the mole, and the mole also took the opportunity to see the other person's appearance clearly - a pale face with almost no blood color, and faint yellow spots on the skin, which were long-term Telltale signs of lead poisoning.

There were deep dark circles under his eyes, and he was laughing hysterically, his voice harsh and sharp, full of crazy colors.

"Operator Mole, this is the console, please describe your current status." The peripheral pedigree called.

"Console, I have encountered an armed conflict. There is an armed suspect who is resisting arrest and has opened fire. Our location is the west entrance of the Porter Authority Transportation Terminal." Mole responded quickly in his mind, raising his gun at the same time. The knight who charged at him pulled the trigger.

Bump, bump, bump——

The knight launched a fierce attack on Operator Mole.

The metal prosthesis on his arm began to deform strangely, demonstrating the high degree of adaptability and combat effectiveness brought about by illegal transformation.

Almost instantly, a circular shield suddenly formed around him.

The mole shot wildly at the oncoming knight.

Each bullet from the bolter contains huge destructive power, but when they hit the energy shield around the knight, they can only stir up circles of rippling light waves, seemingly unable to cause substantial damage to the knight.

At the same time, the knight did not have any fear. He entered [Basic Shooting Mode], and the metal prosthetic body on his arm quickly changed to shooting mode, aiming at the mole to launch a counterattack.

Bump, bump, bump——

Bump, bump, bump——

On this congested traffic road, a fierce gun battle started between the two people. Bullets and bolts flew across the air, making bang-bang-bang shooting sounds. The surrounding environment seemed extremely fragile in this sudden battle. .

As the shootout unfolds in the traffic jam, the surrounding environment is quickly engulfed in an unforeseen chaos.

The once busy street has now become a battlefield where the two opponents fight fiercely. Bullets and bolts hit the ground and walls, stirring up dust and debris, leaving behind scorched black marks.

Vehicles parked on the roadside became unexpected obstacles or temporary shelters during the battle, but some were unfortunately hit. Explosions and sirens sounded one after another, and thick smoke and fire spread among the vehicles.

Pedestrians fled in panic amid the gunfire, and screams and hurried footsteps filled the air.

During the battle, Mole discovered that the knight had been completely taken over by AI.

"The body-seizing AI takes over the equipment. This thing is really a punishment. Smuggling and explosive modification are enough to put him in prison in Edici for the rest of his life." The mole became braver as he fought, but the knight with a numb expression just Knowing that the other party has been taken over by AI.

"Here is the control desk. Based on the current situation assessment, you are authorized to use deadly force if the suspect continues to threaten public safety."

"Understood."

As the direction of the console authorized Mole to use lethal weapons, his eyes became cold. He quickly inserted the bolt gun in his hand back into the holster, and then began to slowly remove the holster of his field uniform on his left hand. The black full-arm clothing cover gradually revealed the metal prosthesis hidden underneath.

At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

The metal prosthesis shines coldly in the sunlight, and its appearance is a perfect combination of advanced technology and combat practicality.

The surface of the prosthetic body is made of an alloy that appears to be both strong and flexible. Its tone is a calm silver-gray with a smooth surface that contrasts sharply with the mole's skin tone. The joints are designed with complex mechanical structures, making every movement smooth and precise.

On the outside of the metal prosthesis, you can see several small luminous indicators and micro interfaces. They are flashing silently, seeming to indicate the operation of the complex internal system. Especially in the palms and fingers, you can see subtle The energy line pattern implies that hidden abilities are about to be stimulated.

"Now, let me show you what cybernetic transformation is-"

As he said these words, his metal prosthetic body began to glow slightly, as if responding to his will.

[Maxwellian Module·Arm of Iron Will——]

[start up! ]

As the metal prosthetic body was activated, Mole's body suddenly released a strong energy, making his movements so fast that it was almost difficult to detect with the naked eye. His figure turned into an afterimage, shuttled through the narrow streets at an astonishing speed, and appeared within 15 meters of the knight in just an instant.

This speed and sudden approach caught people completely off guard.

Faced with a sudden attack, the knight, despite being taken over by AI, showed extraordinary reaction speed and quickly counterattacked. He launched a series of attacks at the mole, trying to hit the opponent with the weapons that the metal prosthetic body on his arm could fire.

However, all attacks launched at Mole were easily neutralized by the shield emitted by the metal prosthetic body in his hand.

When the shield came into contact with the attack, it emitted a flurry of light, and then the attack seemed to be absorbed without any impact on the mole.

Immediately afterwards, Mole activated the module skill on his left prosthetic body without hesitation.

[Force field shock wave——]

His left arm thrust forward, and with the movement, a powerful wave of energy erupted from his palm.

This force field shock wave centered on the mole and spread rapidly in all directions, forming a visible shock wave. It was as if the air was torn apart by this force, creating ripples.

When the force field shock wave came into contact with the knight, it erupted with intense light and vibration, violently pushing the knight away, almost throwing him away.

The knight's body drew an arc in the air, and then landed heavily on the ground, causing a burst of dust to fly.

At this moment, the knight's offensive was completely interrupted. He obviously did not expect that the mole could release such a powerful energy attack. His whole body was shocked by the power of the force field shock wave, and it was difficult to stand up again and launch an attack in a short time.

In an almost solemn manner, the Mole came to the fallen knight with firm steps.

Pfft——

His palms slowly stretched out and accurately pinched the knight's two illegally modified metal prosthetics.

Then, he began to slowly lift the knight up.

The knight's body was suspended in the air, and the two metal prosthetics were unable to struggle in the grasp of the mole.

This lifted gesture carries a silent humiliation in its display of power.

Then, the name [Arm of Iron Will] suddenly surged with dense numbers 0 and 1, winding around the surface of the arm like living veins, forming a dynamic data flow pattern.

These numbers jumped rapidly on the metal skin and shone with light. The advanced hacking module embedded in Mole's metal prosthesis was activated, and he began to use this data flow to hack into the knight's illegally modified prosthetic body.

The lights on the knight's prosthetic device began to flash, and the originally steady light became chaotic, indicating that the Mole's electronic offensive was taking effect. In this silent electronic war, the mole uses the instructions issued by his own prosthetic body to gradually invade and try to take over the opponent's mechanical authority.

[Hacking completed——]

[Maxwell-Mechanical Devouring Module 0-23]

[The following are the corresponding modules for 0-23:

Increased strength (passive skill):

Description: The arms of the metal prosthesis provide greater strength than ordinary people, making it easier to carry heavy objects, simple fights, or break door locks. Effect: Increase physical power output by 20% and increase the upper limit of carrying capacity to 200 kg.

Basic shooting mode (active skills):

Description: The prosthetic arms are integrated with a basic shooting system, which can shoot with standard military bullets and is suitable for basic self-defense and combat support. Effect: The shooting firepower is equivalent to that of a standard pistol, firing up to 60 rounds per minute and requiring manual loading.

Simple shield (active skill):

Description: Through the small energy generator on the arm, an energy shield can be formed in a short time to provide temporary protection for the user. Effect: Absorb an attack received within the next 3 seconds, cooling time is 180 seconds.

Tip: All modules contain the negative effect of 'lead poisoning', which can be continuously superimposed——]

[Whether to activate Maxwell module replacement and choose one of the abilities to replace——]

Mole looked at all the abilities and decisively chose to crush the opponent's metal prosthetic body.

These things are all garbage.

Pfft——

Under an unparalleled force, the knight's metal prosthesis began to deform, twist, and finally burst at a speed that was almost visible to the naked eye.

Debris of metal and circuits flew everywhere, like fireworks exploding in the night sky.

[no--]

At this time, the knight who was taken over by the AI ​​seemed to wake up from a nightmare, and his consciousness regained control of his body. The reality of what he saw shocked him, and his vision was filled with doubt, fear and pain.

Mole stood in front of the knight who fell to the ground and lost the support of his metal prosthesis, with a serious expression and an unmistakable coldness in his tone.

His words were clear and direct, full of the tone of a formal law enforcer: "Because you are suspected of [public safety threat/illegal possession of weapons/assault], we will detain you and take you to the nearest police station For further enquiries. Please cooperate with our actions."

After recovering from being completely taken over by AI and losing self-awareness, the knight is obviously still in a semi-ignorant state. He was about to speak, perhaps to explain or to defend, but when Mole pulled out his bolter again and pointed the cold muzzle at his head, all his words were swallowed up by the cold reality.

The chill from the muzzle made the knight completely lose the courage to resist. His eyes were full of fear and uncertainty, and he understood that any resistance would be in vain.

"You will have the opportunity for further questioning and access to federal counsel. We will document this process in detail and ensure your rights are respected. Now, please follow me."

The Mole continued without giving the Knight any chance to retort. Under his cold gaze, the knight stood up tremblingly, his heart filled with unknown fear and uncertainty about the future.

Soon, a custody vehicle belonging to the FBI under the jurisdiction of the Edici government arrived at the scene.

The Mole handed the Knight, along with the body camera, to the FBI.

There is a good working relationship between the Bureau and the FBI, particularly in dealing with policing crimes.

For the FBI, being able to take over such criminals not only fulfills its duties, but also provides the opportunity to hold these criminals accountable and compensate them through legal procedures.

As the detention vehicle slowly drove away, Mole's gaze also shifted. He looked around at the scene that had become messy due to the conflict just now. The destruction and chaos on the streets looked like the remnants of a small war, making people feel a little worried about the security situation in the city.

However, for Authority operators like Mole, this is already part of the daily routine.

He silently thought to himself that the knight would probably have to work until old age in federal custody to repay his actions today.

I had my wisdom teeth removed today and will be in pain for several days again...