On the lower floor of the Rhode Island main ship, the equipment department staff were making preparations for unpacking. When Zhou Jinru and Amiya came in, they found that Kelsey, Kelu Xier and Warfarin were already waiting in the rest area.
"What are the items being tested today?"
Since Amiya was in charge of everything in the equipment department, Zhou Jinru didn't know much about it and only thought of asking when he came in.
Amiya finished her milk tea on the way, smacked her lips, and took out a piece of paper from her pocket: "There are six projects in total. The doctor should be interested."
"real?"
He turned his head and saw several operators erected a human-shaped shooting target at the end of the field, which seemed to be used to test shooting.
Kelsey, who was sitting in the rest area, didn't speak and just glanced at him, while Kelu Xier, who was captured as a tool next to him, winked at Zhou Jinru.
Zhou Jinru thought for a while, but finally didn't go over. He had nothing to do with the opponent recently, so it was better to stay away from the profiteers.
Xiu San, who was busy and sweating profusely, hurried over and said loudly: "Doctor, the unpacking test is ready and can be carried out at any time!"
"Try it?"
Zhou Jinru looked around at the people around him, and they turned their attention to him.
In this case, he would start with this. Zhou Jinru walked to the first test point, opposite the humanoid shooting target, and asked curiously: "What is this for?"
Xiu San waved his hand and asked the operator standing nearby to step back a little distance and opened the lid of the wooden box. Inside was a weapon similar to a pistol.
"gun?"
Zhou Jinru put on his gloves, and at Xiu San's signal, he reached out to touch it. The pistol was very light in the palm of his hand. Compared with a real firearm, it seemed to be missing some accessories, with no safety or magazine.
"This is a miniature firearm that we copied based on the structure of the thermal energy launcher of the Rheinland Life Mobile Combat Force. It is less powerful than their conventional weapons, but it is easy to carry and easy to recharge."
Xiu San pointed to the button on the gun handle and pressed it gently. A connection port popped up under the gun handle.
"It can be charged through the Origin Stone energy conversion device. It is still a beta version and can only be considered a semi-finished product. It will take a relatively long time for it to be truly used in combat."
Zhou Jinru nodded. He originally asked Roberts for equipment because he saw that the mobile combat unit could effectively attack the monsters summoned by the Deep Sea Council. He didn't expect the other party to agree easily, but he never expected Roberts to agree to give one as an aid on the spot.
Zhou Jinru couldn't believe that Rhine Life could give him its core technology so easily at first. He wondered if there was some conspiracy. Later, he vaguely understood the truth. It might be that Rhine Life had encountered some difficulty that was difficult to solve. When you are in trouble, you throw the problem to yourself.
What really made Zhou Jinru feel bad was that after leaving Saint-Aral, Rhine Life even gave away some information, including the Polaris Shield Belt Type 2, the basic data of the Liberation Power Belt, and the mature manufacturing process of the jetpack.
The technologies transferred free of charge by technology companies with state capital as the core are all cases with practical applications. It can be said that production can start as soon as they get started. This kind of situation has only happened two or three times in Zhou Jinru's memory, and both of them were cooperation. Both sides urgently need to improve their strength.
"Rhine Life should be preparing for something."
This was the conclusion Zhou Jinru came to, and he explained it to Rhode Island's senior officials in a closed-door meeting. Finally, the Intelligence Department said it would conduct a detailed investigation, and nothing more happened after that.
He held the thermal energy launcher, assumed a standard shooting posture, pointed the crosshair at the human-shaped shooting target in front of him, pulled the trigger with his finger, and instantly felt the heat energy generated in the gun body, and a dark red light point shot out of the muzzle, shooting accurately. A scorch mark was left on the shooting target.
Then Zhou Jinru fired continuously. When he fired the eighth thermal missile, the launcher in his hand seemed to be jammed and nothing could be fired.
Xiu San scratched his scalp and said sheepishly: "There are still many problems with the beta version, and the material strength is still being debugged, so problems will inevitably occur."
This was normal. Zhou Jinru didn't ask any questions. He put down the heat gun, squinted his eyes, patted Xiu San on the shoulder, and walked back to his seat.
The thermal gun is not so much a firearm as a staff, just like the wormwood revolver, and its actual combat effect is a staff.
Amiya leaned closer and whispered: "Doctor, what do you think the Third Operator means..."
"I know."
Zhou Jinru didn't let her continue, saying that he understood everything.
The subsequent unboxing tests, from protective equipment to portable energy stations, are basically unfinished semi-finished products, which have certain use value, but it will take enough time to truly implement them.
These equipment can undoubtedly greatly improve the survivability of Rhode Island operators, and the purpose of the equipment department's display at this time is already obvious.
They want more funding.
Unfortunately, the initiative of whether to increase financial investment rests with Zhou Jinru.
So this unboxing test is actually an internal exhibition. The equipment department is trying to persuade the doctors to invest more funds so that they can speed up their work.
How to invest funds is a science as well as a technical job. Zhou Jinru is not a failed art student. He will not blindly seek greatness and strength. He must constantly weigh the strength he can show and what is hidden under the water. How can we get more investment without irritating the fragile and sensitive nerves of various countries.
He couldn't let his operators launch high-energy self-destructing Source Stone bugs as bombs, so he came up with self-sufficient Source Stone grenades that could be mass-produced; he also couldn't let his operators use flesh and blood to fight against those weird existences, so he started Developing thermal energy weapons; it is even more impossible to violate the definition of Rhode Island as a pharmaceutical company, so it has established strict standards for the use of weapons before distributing weapons.
Rhodes Island is not his one word. The operator will make a choice in front of him, what should be vigorously developed, what should be postponed, and how to maximize the use of limited funds.
This is what the person in charge of the equipment department means now. They want more funds. It would be too extravagant to throw the problem in front of Zhou Jinru and let the scientific researchers think about these problems.
Sometimes Zhou Jinru also sighs, why does the rational system not give him strong power? If he encounters any enemy, he can punch two cakes, cut two pieces with one sword, and cut off the eternal with one sword. How can there be so many problems that make people lose their hair.
As promised, the younger brother will bow to him as soon as the tiger body shakes his head?
What about the beautiful women you promised to throw yourself into your arms like clouds?
He travels back in time to hunt for girls, builds his power, calls for wind and rain, calls for millions of soldiers, and is about to unify the world of Terra. Why does he become so miserable when he comes here?
Zhou Jinru sighed, he still had to continue doing the work he was supposed to do, it was a heavy weight on his shoulders.
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Late at night.
"Pinch here again, be gentle, it hurts."
Her long golden shawl hair spread in front of her body, and her pair of furry pointed ears twitched. Girl Aslan increased the strength in her hands with an unhappy look on her face, and the man lying in the armchair suddenly started shouting. People thought they were playing some restricted game.
The dinner for the two of them was not a pleasant one. The thoughtful girl noticed that the man was preoccupied. He was already very tired, so he speeded up his meal, leaving more time to rest and regain his strength.
"I heard that you traveled to several places today?"
Zhou Jinru closed his eyes: "I'm exhausted. I'm required to come forward in the training camp, and I'm required to come forward in the unboxing test. So what's the unboxing test? They're asking me for money."
Wei Na said calmly: "Since you are the leader of Rhode Island, you must do your best for the people living here. Who makes you the leader?"
"Don't talk nonsense. The leader is Amiya, and Dr. Kelsey and I are her subordinates."
Faced with Zhou Jinru's denial, Wei Na seemed not to hear it and continued: "You also have to set an example. Miss Amiya continues to learn new knowledge from you and Kelsey. Can she become an outstanding student in the future?" As a leader, it all depends on your words and deeds."
Miss Aslan's hand was suddenly held by the man. He turned his head and looked at the girl's heroic appearance: "What about you, Vina, as Aslan's royal family, are you ready to become the king?"
She tried to withdraw her hand, but the man held it tightly. She tried several times but failed. She said in a muffled voice: "I can't even return to Victoria with a normal identity. How can I become a king? And Victoria is not lacking now." king."
"So you're not ready yet?"
Wei Na was silent for a long time, and finally shook her head slowly, admitting her weakness.
Zhou Jinru asked again: "If you have the chance, will you bravely wear the crown?"
"It's not me who wears the crown, doctor. The people of Victoria chose me so that I could become the king. A king should pay for his people."
She didn't deny or admit it, she was just stating her will.
"Okay, I understand. If you don't say this, Vina, I will help you. This is my promise."
He loosened his fingers, but the girl did not pull out her hand. Instead, she held his hand with her backhand: "You are a little weird today."
"I'm just too tired."
Zhou Jinru stood up and was about to leave. He didn't take a few steps when Miss Aslan's voice came from behind him: "Doctor, it's so late, where are you going?"
"I ran to many places today. You know, I'm sweating and smelling bad. I'm going to take a shower first and then go to Dr. Kelsey's for a physical examination."
This is by no means an escape.
Wei Na did not hold back any longer and watched the man go away. She sat alone in an armchair, pinched her fingers, lowered her head and murmured: "Is it that important to you whether I can be a king or not?"
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Of course it's important.
The warm water washed over his shoulders, taking away all the fatigue. The water from the nozzle hit his face, and he was filled with thoughts in his mind.
Veena mentioned more than once that she could never return to the place where the sun rises, her motherland. Returning home was her wish, but it could not be realized.
For those who live in anonymity and live far away from home, returning home is a luxury.
Zhou Jinru opened his eyes and reached out to wipe away the water mist in front of the mirror. A man with a cold face appeared in front of him. He didn't know when he became what he is now. His family and friends in the past would never recognize him now.
Walking out of the bathroom, putting on clean clothes, walking alone in the corridor on the upper floor of Rhodes Island, calming down and returning to the most natural state, he knocked on the door of Kelsey's personal medical room.
"You came?"
The big lynx stood at the door with no intention of getting out of the way. A pair of eyes seemed to want to find something from him.
Zhou Jinru asked in confusion: "What's wrong with me?"
"You need to relax."
"I just had something to eat, took a shower, and am very relaxed. Let's go for a physical examination soon."
"You can't wait?"
She seemed to be on to something.
Zhou Jinru nodded: "Chernobog, I have to figure out the part of my lost memory, right?"
Kelsey opened the medical cabin, and Zhou Jinru pressed one hand on the lid of the medical cabin: "I have a question."
"What?"
"Where were you when I lay in there?"
Kelsey crossed her arms: "Don't worry, I will appear in the dream with you. Without me, you can't enter the dream."
So you are a homeowner?
A sentence popped into Zhou Jinru's mind for no reason. He resisted saying it and asked, "Is this memory yours?"
"not mine."
Kelsey stared into Zhou Jinru's eyes: "Do you really want to know?"
"We should be honest with each other. After all, you are my ex-wife."
He was super brave tonight.
The big lynx's eyes quickly contracted and he said coldly: "This joke is not good."
"Okay, the joke ends here. If you tell me, I can rest assured. This is not the first time I have experienced the dream world. I am a little worried about you."
Kelsey looked away from his face: "I told you more than once that 'the source stone carries the spirit.' So, what do you think the spirit is?"
"consciousness."
"Where's consciousness?"
"Consciousness is a kind of self-knowledge, Kelsey. I would be happy to talk to you about these philosophical topics on another occasion, but now is not a good time."
Kelsey sighed: "Since you say that consciousness is a kind of self-knowledge, don't you still understand the meaning of the phrase 'the source stone carries the spirit'?"
Zhou Jinru was not good at guessing riddles, so he said straightforwardly: "You are extremely intelligent, I can't understand what you are saying."
The big lynx quietly clenched her fists. The person involved had forgotten what she had researched and was still asking her what on earth she was talking about.
Suddenly, something slammed into Zhou Jinru's body. Unprepared, he took a few steps back, sat down on the chair next to the door, and said in surprise: "Kelsey, what are you doing?! "
Kelsey still stood there and said coldly: "Your emotions now are surprise and anger, right?"
"What do you mean?"
"A person's memories are limited, and memories that can leave traces must be accompanied by emotional changes."
She walked quickly to Zhou Jinru and looked at him condescendingly: "Do you understand the meaning of spirit now?!"
