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Chapter 422: 369 Mechanical Court Invitation_2



"That's right." Rose had deeply experienced this, although she didn't know why Bai E seemed to have directly mastered it from the start, but for her, those extremely complex operations had already touched upon her limits of ability.

Human capabilities have their limits.

"This is because your linkage with machinery isn't tight enough,"

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Facing the puzzled looks of the two newcomers, Haus explained with a light smile, "You've always been original humans..."

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Seeing the strange expressions fading from the faces of the three before him, Haus slightly furrowed his brow and asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

"Not at all, not at all." The instructor quickly gestured with his hands.

The fact that Bai E and Rose were of artificial human origin had been ordered sealed by the higher-ups, they were to be considered original natural humans... but at this moment, hearing an outsider specially pointing this out, they still felt somewhat strange.

Of course, according to the definition of original humans in Haus' words, there was no difference between natural humans and artificial humans.

The difference between the two lay only in the form of their growth: one comes into the world from a mother's womb, growing step by step, while the other is accelerated by machines from the fertilized egg cell stage and emerges fully formed as an adolescent. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire

But essentially, both belong to the biological category of humans, within the definition of original humans that Haus talked about.

"..." Haus looked at the three people with their odd expressions now dissipating, and continued explaining unconcernedly, "Your thoughts, your nerves are accustomed to the control of the will of an original human body, so when it comes to fighting with machinery, there's always a natural barrier. Only when you truly embrace machinery can you fully control it."

Those top Mech Pilots of the Mechanical Court who could apply advanced actions in real combat were all closely connected with their machinery through technology. Of course... a Mech Pilot who had not undergone mechanical transformation would not be truly accepted by the Mechanical Court. This might be a moot point, or perhaps... a lesson learned from the experience of long past times.

But for Bai E, he was somewhat reluctant.

He furrowed his brow lightly and asked in a soft voice, "Must one undergo mechanical transformation?"

"Of course," Haus responded without hesitation. In his view, everyone should be celebrating and cheering upon hearing this news, the mechanical transformation that was purely beneficial without any side effects, an area completely out of reach for ordinary people, "This is a clear path to the heavens! The so-called training programs and genetic optimizations that you once took pride in are a joke in comparison. As long as you complete the full mechanical transformation, you can possess unrivaled power in an instant!"

As he spoke, Haus stamped his right foot, and the cracked patterns swiftly spread out from the ground beneath his feet, a display of formidable power.

He proudly showed off his power, the strong allure of a perfectly transformed mechanical body.

Unfortunately, Bai E was not quite convinced.

In terms of transformation, he would find a biotechnological transformation, like the one Nova underwent, more acceptable.

But to completely replace his own body with mechanical parts... that was difficult to agree with.

After all, it was an irreversible decision.

Machinery could always be acquired, but one's original body, once lost, was not so easily regained.

Currently, Bai E indeed did not know what the ultimate development path in this world was, but transforming into a mechanical body was a path of no return. He who had infinite possibilities was not willing to have his development path prematurely fixed when his vision of the world was so limited.

Even if it later proved that mechanical transformation was the ultimate path, it wouldn't be too late to join then.

Bai E considered his tone carefully, pondering how to fully express his thoughts without offending, "What if one does not undergo mechanical transformation?"

He didn't want to bluntly reject the "kindness" offered by the other party. Carrying a warlord's mission, he wanted to foster good relations with any accessible power. Even if they couldn't walk the same path, they could at least establish a good foundational relationship.

Haus naturally interpreted the meaning in his own terms, "You're saying the transformation failed?"

He then waved his hand dismissively, "Failures in transformation are rare, only occurring in those extremely resistant to mechanical structures whose nerves are extremely sensitive to electronic components. They instinctively reject the mechanical upgrades to their bodies, leading to surgical failures, but this is precisely why we have a reserve force. If the transformation fails, they naturally can't join the Mechanical Court."

They only want perfect warriors; any imperfection is a desecration of the mechanical.

"What if... one doesn't want to undergo mechanical transformation?"

Bai E swore he was as careful and cautious in his tone as possible, but it seemed he still managed to hit a nerve with the other party.

Haus's already iron-gray face lost its hint of a smile in a flash, and his whole demeanor turned as dark as a chunk of iron, with a bone-chilling coldness emanating even from between his teeth, "Are you saying you're unwilling to undergo mechanical transformation?"

Bearing his scrutinizing gaze, Bai E still admitted with hesitation, "That's what I mean."

'Damn!' The instructor listening by the side felt a sudden jolt of anxiety and immediately wanted to rectify the situation, "Sir, he didn't mean it like that!"

"..." Haus said nothing, just abruptly raised his palm to cut off the instructor mid-sentence.

He looked at Bai E's face for a few seconds, then turned his gaze to Rose, "How about you?"

Since they were a team, both gifted Mech Pilots, it would be fine to secure one of them; the other one could always be given a partner later. For such a dashing and stunning female Mech Pilot, many in the court would no doubt be quite willing.

Without hesitation, Rose glanced at Bai E, "I'm with him."

"...Good. Very good." Haus nodded his head, with a tone so even that no emotion could be discerned, "I've never met Mech Pilots as unambitious as you."

The tone was neither light nor heavy. Bai E responded with equal calmness, "How do you figure?"

"The video I just showed you, do you think the execution looked easy?" Without waiting for Bai E to respond, Haus sneered and continued, "The human body has its limits. Perhaps you can gradually get used to those complex command sets through everyday training, but in real battle, you won't have the chance to employ them, or at most, only for an instant. Without completing mechanical transformation, that's as far as you'll go. You might think you're impressive now, but in ten or twenty years, that's all you'll still be."

What talent and brilliance? What natural intelligence?

In the face of real barriers, all of that is just empty talk.

"But what if we could break through this limit?" Bai E pressed, eyes intently focused on the other man.

This esteemed member of the Mechanical Court didn't seem like a hot-headed person. Refusal was set, but perhaps leaving some potential to reestablish a relationship in the future wasn't out of the question?

"You can?" Haus grinned, his naturally white teeth reflecting a chilling light, "If you could execute those advanced maneuvers with your original human bodies, I'd recognize you as the boss of the Mechanical Court!"

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Are you serious now?

Bai E's eyes sparkled, "Do you mean that?"

"I mean it!" Haus's smile curled at the corner of his mouth. The sight of promising seedlings rejecting glorious evolution particularly irked him, so his emotions were all the more manifest, "But I want to be clear with you now, today you're refusing the kindness of the Mechanical Court. Even if you regret it later, you'll never get another chance; we don't accept any imperfect candidates into the perfect Mechanical Court. It's sacrilegious."

So now you're saying this just to make us reconsider joining the Mechanical Court?

That's pretty sacrilegious...

Bai E saw clearly, this was his first encounter with the Mechanical Court, yet it seemed they weren't as rigid as they appeared.

So he bowed deeply, "I regret to decline your kindness..."

"Hmph!" Haus waved his hand dismissively and walked away.


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