The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 152

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 152

Episode 152: Killing Machine (3)

-Aaaaaaaaah!

The Electronic Spirit seemed to have completely forgotten what language was due to being so shocked.

While it might be surprising to the Electronic Spirit, it was natural for Mincheol.

He had already broken the Tower’s laws several times with Auto Looting.

Taking the Goblin Soldiers’ equipment with Auto Looting was a prime example.

Originally, Awakened could only obtain equipment that monsters randomly dropped upon death.

All other equipment would disappear as soon as the monster died – that was the law. Normally, it would be impossible to even put them in inventory.

But using Auto Looting, he could put any amount of Goblin Soldiers’ equipment into his inventory.

Of course, bringing them to Earth was also possible.

‘Though I could only make pocket change selling them.’

Since they were equipment used by goblins, they were too small for humans to use.

In the end, they could only be melted down for recycling. That only yielded scrap metal prices.

-H-how did you do that?

The Electronic Spirit, having barely regained its composure, asked Mincheol.

“Thanks to my unique skill.”

-Unique skill? You violated the Tower’s laws with a unique skill? That’s impossible!

“Don’t believe it if you don’t want to.”

-N-no! It’s not that I can’t believe it! I misspoke because I was so shocked! Please don’t abandon me and leave!

The Electronic Spirit shouted desperately.

Mincheol looked at the Electronic Spirit with a puzzled expression.

He had been feeling this since earlier, but its attitude was excessively servile.

-Th-this is really an amazing ability! Yes, absolutely amazing! With just this ability, you could cause upheaval in the dimension you’re from! You could become a god or a demon!

It even started flattering him.

Mincheol waved his hands dismissively and said.

“I’m not planning to leave right away, so you don’t need to flatter me so much.”

-I-it’s not flattery! I’m saying this sincerely! Do you know why the Tower restricts the types of items?

It was a topic he had never really thought about.

Most objects that existed in the Tower were designated as items from the beginning.

Finding objects that weren’t was like plucking stars from the sky.

-The Tower exists to regulate civilizations.

“Regulate?”

-For example, the Machine Empire where I was created has technology far more advanced than your Earth. But the context is similar. If Earth could just absorb the Machine Empire’s technology, it would develop incredibly fast. But it hasn’t been able to do so. What do you think the reason is?

“I heard it’s because the technology gap is too large.”

Like disassembling dragonfly-like drones that could lift objects weighing dozens of kilograms, only to find nothing inside.

Or taking apart prosthetic arms that could feel sensations like real arms, only to find just a framework.

The Machine Empire’s technology was truly like ‘magic’ and couldn’t be understood at Earth’s level.

-That’s part of it, but it’s also because the Tower intentionally removed the materials needed for research. Even if they remain, it prevents them from being leaked outside by not designating them as items.

Come to think of it, he had heard in ‘Record Enthusiast’s’ videos that almost no materials related to the Machine Empire were being found.

Record Enthusiast had speculated that since it was a world of robots, there wouldn’t be any materials that humans would look at…

‘The Tower intended it?’

He never knew such a secret existed.

-But with your ability, things are different. You can leak any objects that could affect Earth’s civilization to the outside!

The Electronic Spirit said in an excited tone.

-It’s not just the Machine Empire’s technology. You can take out dangerous objects that exist in other dimensions too!

-Like reagents containing demonic plagues, or cursed stakes that make the earth rot forever!

-Now do you understand what I said? You really can become a god or a demon!

Mincheol made a dubious expression.

He couldn’t relate to this sudden development.

Becoming a god or demon just from bringing items.

“But how do you know all this in such detail?”

For something that had been trapped in this space, it knew too much about the Tower.

Moreover, didn’t this thing say it had no memories from before being absorbed by the Tower?

-That’s…

The Electronic Spirit’s voice suddenly diminished.

-I… I don’t know either… Just now too, memories… just… just came flooding back…

Hmm.

Mincheol looked at the Electronic Spirit while resting his chin on his hand.

Something about what it was saying seemed very suspicious.

‘Could this be some kind of strange guy?’

What if a Hidden Quest triggered and he fell into another dangerous situation?

Having been tricked by the Tower so many times, he couldn’t let his guard down.

-Um, you know…

Then, the Electronic Spirit carefully spoke up.

-I have one favor to ask… Could you take me to the dimension you’re from?

“You?”

-Please, I’m begging you. I don’t want to be trapped here anymore. I feel like I’m going crazy! Anywhere is fine. Please take me outside the Tower!

If it had a physical body, it would probably grab onto Mincheol’s pants leg and not let go.

“You?”

Mincheol said in an indifferent tone.

Anyone would have shown a similar reaction to Mincheol’s.

The robots of the Machine Empire were all machines crazed with killing.

An Electronic Spirit created in such a place couldn’t be normal.

But the Electronic Spirit seemed to interpret Mincheol’s reaction differently.

-Of course, I’m not asking you to do it for free! I’ll show you how useful I can be!

“Useful?”

-Don’t you want to get a high clear rating on the 31st floor?

Mincheol felt his interest piqued.

It did seem difficult to get a high rating with Auto Looting as usual on this floor.

“How?”

-To show you that, there’s something you need to do first.

Mincheol frowned.

Acting like it would show him something, then demanding conditions first?

Isn’t this really a shady character?

-Please don’t misunderstand! I can’t do anything in this state! I have absolutely no intention of deceiving you!

The Electronic Spirit desperately shouted again.

It looked so pitiful that Mincheol had no choice but to change his attitude.

“Fine. What do I need to do?”

-Well, you see…

The Electronic Spirit began explaining to Mincheol.

* * *

The Electronic Spirit’s request was to embed itself into an Iron Doll.

It wasn’t particularly difficult. It was a robot he could easily subdue with just Auto Looting.

‘Even if it has some ulterior motive… I can just pull it right out with Auto Looting.’

The Machine Empire was a dimension where magic didn’t exist.

That meant there was absolutely no way to avoid Auto Looting.

Whirrrrr.

After walking around a bit, an Iron Doll appeared.

Though it was called a doll, it was actually closer to a heavily armed armored infantry.

Whirrrrr.

The Iron Doll charged at Mincheol as soon as it saw him.

【Using ‘Carve Out’.】

【Acquiring all objects within the cube range.】

Mincheol used the additional function to drill a hole in the Iron Doll’s chest armor.

Then he threw a dagger to smash the core inside.

Whirrr…

The Iron Doll immediately stopped.

Mincheol approached the Iron Doll, tore out the broken core, and inserted the Electronic Spirit’s core.

Whirrr-

The Iron Doll began moving again.

Mincheol was wary of the Iron Doll. He didn’t know if the Electronic Spirit might attack him.

-Wowwwww!

Fortunately, the Electronic Spirit didn’t attack Mincheol.

-A body! I have a body! Now I can move too!

The Electronic Spirit jumped around like a child in joy.

Every time it stamped its feet, the ground shook with thuds. It was because the Iron Doll was so heavy.

-Ah, I said I’d prove how useful I am, right? I’ll show you from now on.

The Electronic Spirit moved both hands to tear off the wall surface.

Then a complex-looking circuit was revealed.

A cable protruded from the back of the Iron Doll’s hand and plugged into the circuit.

‘What is it doing?’

That’s when Mincheol was puzzled.

[Highest command protocol activated.]

[Shutting down factory operations.]

Mechanical sounds echoed from all over the factory.

At the same time, all machines stopped operating.

The conveyor belts, the machines that were assembling items.

Simultaneously, a message appeared before Mincheol’s eyes.

【Factory and security robot activities have been stopped.】

【You have cleared the 31st Floor Industrial District in 2 hours and 32 minutes!】

【You have cleared the 31st Floor Industrial District with a C grade!】

Mincheol’s eyes widened in surprise.

No way, clearing it this easily?

-He, hehe, surprised? Th, this is my ability.

The Electronic Spirit spoke as if proud.

-You know too that the faster the clear time, the higher the grade, right? If, if you leave it to me from the beginning, you might even get an EX grade.

There was definitely potential.

From hacking to factory maintenance, it didn’t even take 5 minutes.

-Ah, there’s still one more thing. Could you come this way?

Mincheol followed the Electronic Spirit somewhere.

Arriving at the center of the factory, the Electronic Spirit tore the wall again and connected cables to circuits.

Soon the floor opened and stairs leading underground appeared.

【You have discovered the Hidden Stage ‘Iskra Research Lab’!】

Mincheol’s eyes widened at the word Hidden Stage.

-Let’s go down.

And in the place he went down with the Electronic Spirit, there was a research lab.

“What is this?”

Looking at various reagents placed on the table, Mincheol was dumbfounded.

Reagents in a world with only robots?

Besides, why was something like this under the factory?

-Tr, try checking it out.

Mincheol picked up one reagent that looked like a finished product.

【Iskra Inc. Muscle Enhancement Agent】

-Grade: Rare

-Description: Do you think you’re weak? Don’t have the courage to approach the opposite sex because you’re a weakling? Then this is the product for you! Look for Iskra Inc. Strength Enhancement Agent!

-Effect 1. When consumed, Strength +50 increase.

-Effect 2. When consumed, Stamina +50 increase.

-Effect 3. When consumed, Agility +50 increase.

Mincheol examined the reagent with a surprised face.

For a rare grade potion, the effects were too good.

It increased three stats by a whopping 50 each.

-Not that one, check the one next to it.

Mincheol picked up the reagent next to it.

【Physical Enhancement Sample】

-Grade: Unique

-Description: An enhancement sample created by Iskra Inc. Made with combat against robots in mind. It was barely completed but never deployed in actual combat.

-Effect 1. Can acquire the trait ‘Super Soldier’.

This time it was even better. A sample that would grant a trait.

He couldn’t immediately check what kind of trait it was.

However, being unique grade, it was certain to be an incredible trait.

-That one can only have an effect once. It would be better to take the unique grade item while you’re at it.

The Electronic Spirit said from behind.

-Ho, how about it? Are you thinking of taking me with you now?

Mincheol fell into thought for a moment.

“To be honest, it’s hard to trust you.”

The robots of the Machine Empire were all killing machines obsessed with murder.

An artificial intelligence created there couldn’t be normal.

The Electronic Spirit had even said it with its own mouth.

That using Auto Looting, he could take away items that could have a massive impact on Earth.

In Mincheol’s view, the Electronic Spirit was exactly that kind of dangerous object.

-I, I’m not a bad spirit!

“You said you have no memories? How do you know that?”

-Th, that’s… that may be true, but…

The Electronic Spirit was restless. Mincheol spoke to such a spirit.

“You already got a body, so you should be satisfied with that, right?”

-If, if you leave, everything gets reset! I have to go back to that room again!

It was a voice almost about to cry.

The Electronic Spirit spun around in place while muttering incomprehensible words.

-Ho, how should I do this? I can’t let this opportunity slip away. It might be the last chance. No, it is the last chance. I can’t let this opportunity go.

Then it shouted with a brightened voice.

-Th, that’s right! That was there!

The Electronic Spirit turned to look at Mincheol.

【’Iskra Inc. 3rd Division 10th Type 27th Electronic Spirit’ is trying to register you as its master.】

【Will you accept?】

At the sudden message, Mincheol made a bewildered expression.

-This is a subordination contract formed by the system! Once formed, I can never disobey your commands! Even if you tell me to die, I have to die!

Hmm.

Mincheol fell into thought again.

‘How much should I believe these words.’

Since it was none other than a strong artificial intelligence, he was concerned there might be some kind of trap.

‘I do need this guy though…’

With the Electronic Spirit, he would be able to clear floors related to the Machine Empire with EX grade.

No, not just clear them, but he might even discover Hidden Stages like he did now.

It was certain that taking it along would bring various benefits.

‘If problems really arise, I can just retrieve it with Auto Looting.’

With that thought, Mincheol pressed the accept button.

【You have formed a master-servant relationship with ‘Iskra Inc. Type 3A Class 10 Model 27 Electronic Spirit’.】

-Th, thank you! Really thank you! I’ll never forget this kindness!

The Electronic Spirit bowed its head repeatedly in front of Mincheol and shouted.

* * *

Though Mincheol had accepted the Electronic Spirit, he faced a new problem.

-I need external equipment to fully demonstrate my functions.

The point was that the Electronic Spirit couldn’t be utilized with just the core alone.

In other words, he had to take the Iron Doll outside Earth as well.

“You want me to take this thing?”

The problem was that the Iron Doll was damn heavy.

It was so heavy that even emptying Mincheol’s entire inventory wouldn’t be enough to fit it in.

“Can’t I disassemble it by parts and reassemble it later?”

He tried it once but quickly gave up.

The structure was so complex that assembly was impossible.

In the first place, to clear the Industrial Zone with EX grade as Mincheol wanted, he had to hack the factory with the Electronic Spirit immediately upon entry.

There was no time to assemble the Iron Doll piece by piece.

“How am I supposed to handle this…”

As Mincheol fell into contemplation, the Electronic Spirit became restless again.

-You, you’re not going to abandon me, right?

“Ah, geez. I said I won’t abandon you.”

Mincheol tried lifting the Iron Doll once.

It was heavy, but with Mincheol’s strength, it wasn’t impossible.

‘If I increase the inventory capacity just a little more, it should work.’

Currently, Mincheol’s inventory capacity was well over 100kg.

If he increased the capacity just a bit more and emptied all the contents, it seemed like it would fit sufficiently.

‘The problem is that Inventory Expansion Vouchers are hard to obtain…’

While Mincheol obtained them like eating meals by clearing every floor with EX grade, other Awakened couldn’t get even a few in their lifetime.

‘They’re not in the Auction House either… Right. There were Emergency Quests, weren’t there?’

Occasionally, the Tower would distribute quests to Awakened asking them to catch criminals.

Using the virtue points obtained from clearing those quests, various items could be purchased.

If Mincheol’s memory was correct, Inventory Expansion Vouchers were among them.

“Hey, let’s return to Earth for now.”

-Huh, huh? Wh, what about the body?

“I have it all figured out, so don’t worry.”

Mincheol put only the Electronic Spirit’s core into his inventory and returned to Earth.

【A message has arrived from Romantic Adventurer.】

When he arrived at his apartment, a message came.

Romantic Adventurer.

It was ‘Park Du-nam’ whom he had met at the event battlefield.

-Romantic Adventurer : Older Brother! It’s been a while!

-Butcher : What’s the matter?

-Romantic Adventurer : You want me to get straight to the point? That’s so like you, Older Brother!

Mincheol let out a small chuckle.

Making a big fuss over nothing was so typical of Park Du-nam.

-Romantic Adventurer : A security request came in from a corporation. There’s a spot available, so I’m thinking of recommending you, Older Brother!

Mincheol frowned.

He couldn’t let his identity be exposed in reality, yet he was asking him to participate in such a request?

-Butcher : I’ll pass.

-Romantic Adventurer : Are you worried about your identity being exposed? You don’t need to worry about that!

-Romantic Adventurer : This was requested by the corporation through the Tower. When the time comes, you’ll be teleported directly to the site!

-Romantic Adventurer : You know Emergency Quests, right? It’s exactly the same as those!

-Romantic Adventurer : The rewards are the same too! You can acquire virtue points, and you can also get separate compensation from the corporation!

-Romantic Adventurer : Killing two birds with one stone! You just need to show up, Older Brother!

Now the story was a bit different.

He happened to need virtue points at the moment.

‘Should I give it a try?’

A request that came at exactly the right moment when he needed it. Life really was all about timing.

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