Chapter 286 Machine 25
Louis's mechanical army came under frequent attack, and recently, a successfully developed robot was destroyed. The man who destroyed it had a tattoo of a severed dragon's body on his face, willing to sacrifice his flesh and blood along with the robot. The nobles present, prepared to observe the power of the combat robots, were affected and called for the annihilation of the Dragon Slayer Organization.
Street security has been tightened, and danger is imminent. Residential buildings have already been attacked, and even the regional power grid has been damaged, severely impacting residents' daily lives.
The mechanical school's power system improved after emergency repairs. The teachers decided to take advantage of this opportunity to lead students in social practice. The royal family was struggling with the Dragon Slayer Organization, and residents' complaints were unresolved. The school decided to send students from related majors to nearby residential buildings to repair the damage.
"I don't want to go," someone said worriedly. "My home is nearby. I saw it firsthand when the Dragon Slayers attacked the Royal City. They seemed to have developed an incredibly powerful combat robot that could blast the mechanical soldiers to pieces with a single blow! But its power was limited, and it was quickly crushed by the mechanical soldiers. If the robot's shells could have been more powerful and lasted just a little longer, it would have easily destroyed the mechanical city!"
"...If the Dragon Slayer Organization comes back during the repairs, will we die right there? What should I do? I don't want to die. I still have so much to do!"
"The school can't possibly ignore our lives."
Jiang Chan cherishes her life very much and she also feels it is very dangerous.
She learned about the Dragon Slayer Organization's attack methods from the news she was reporting. Initially, they learned from the former violent organizations and used mechanical birds to carry explosives to attack.
This approach made them hated by the people. When they again used the name of overthrowing Louis' rule, the people were very afraid. Who would be willing to follow such a violent organization?
Although the Dragon Slayer Organization's mechanical bird only destroyed the royal buildings, the mechanical bird brought bloody violence to the violent organization's incidents many years ago, and it itself is a symbol of evil.
In recent months, the Dragon Slayer Organization has gradually begun to develop new types of combat robots, which are used to attack and destroy the royal family, but Jiang Chan always feels that some of the robots' attack methods are very similar to Silver Armor.
Even the settings of some programs have a similar flavor.
It's said that the leader of the Dragon Slayer Organization was once an apprentice of Yu Jijian, the city's finest mechanic. His engineering skills remain unmatched. If the Dragon Slayer Organization and Yu Jijian are connected, it would explain why the Dragon Slayer Organization was able to quickly master the technology mastered by the royal mechanical army.
After all, they are from the same school. The predecessor of Julong Technology is Yu Jijian's research institute. After Yu Jijian disappeared, the technology of Mechanical City stagnated and never developed again.
"Jiang Chan, what are you looking at?" He Yining asked.
Traces of fire remained on the walls, and the smell of decay emanated from the residential buildings. Jiang Chan stared at the cracks in the corners of the walls, turned to He Yining and said, "This smells terrible. Let's not go any further."
He Yining: "Of course there's no problem with social practice, but choosing it at this time, the school really doesn't worry about us getting into trouble. I get scared when I see the traces around here. I really don't know when the Dragon Slayer Organization will come again..."
Jiang Chan bent down to tie her shoelaces, hid the metal fragments on the soles of her feet, and then followed He Yining out of the alley.
Jiang Chan asked, "The Dragon Slayer Organization doesn't seem to have harmed any residents, right? The news I've read all condemns them, but the reports only say their target is the royal family. Could it be that the news I've read is inaccurate? Will they harm us again?"
He Yining held Jiang Chan's arm and said, "It seems so. The Dragon Slayer Organization only destroys the Mechanical Legion... But who knows about such things? I just want to live in peace and stability. I wonder when there will be no more fighting in the Mechanical City!"
"That day will come."
The processed garbage was gathered together for processing. Jiang Chan mixed the metal fragments in with it, twisting them with her fingers behind her back, recalling the touch.
Silver Armor's body was modified by Kun, using a metal specially developed for combat. Although the surface structure of Silver Armor was disguised, Jiang Chan had studied the structure of its innermost metal and found it to be a material she had never seen before, very hard and able to withstand artillery shells.
She thought it was a secret material of the royal family, but after several recent conflicts, Jiang Chan was certain that the current royal family did not have the ability to develop the metal material needed for the silver armor.
How could Kun exist?
Moreover, the materials she found in the corner were similar to the metal of the silver armor. Could it be that Kun had some connection with the Dragon Slayer Organization?
Jiang Chan lowered her eyes and went to a store on the street with He Yining to buy a cup of milk tea to relax. Then the teacher arranged for them to join the team to repair the machine nannies in each household. They were busy all day and it lasted for nearly a week. During this week, the Machinery City was very stable and nothing happened.
Jiang Chan kept thinking about Kun, but after all, she had only met him a few times. She always felt that Kun was very familiar to her, including the repair of the silver armor. If Kun was really a member of the Dragon Slayer Organization, how could he dare to use the materials developed by the organization for money? Besides, the amount Jiang Chan paid was not a huge sum.
So what is he doing this for?
Could it be that he sensed the Silver Armor's peculiarities and wanted to possess it for himself? This was obviously impossible. Kun had only helped her repair the Silver Armor and hadn't appeared since. He didn't seem to have any other ulterior motives. Could it be that he was simply helping her? Just like Ming Jianyue, who treated her well without expecting anything in return...
Jiang Chan thought this was impossible, but they really didn't ask her to pay anything, just took pity on her? She frowned, confused, until the cold mechanical sound of silver armor rang in her ears, and she suddenly came back to her senses.
"Young Master, Yin Jia has been waiting for you for a long time." The school's practice location changes every day, but Yin Jia has Jiang Chan's authority and can detect her location in real time. The silver metal blends perfectly with the surrounding buildings. He Yining said goodbye: "Your mechanical nanny is here. See you tomorrow."
Yin Jia's vision changed, and his expressionless face revealed a subtle joy. He Yining slowly expanded into a black dot in his field of vision. He liked what she said very much - your mechanical nanny.
It’s Jiang Chan’s silver armor.
"Young Master, is that your friend?" Although He Yining appeared by Jiang Chan's side every day, Yin Jia didn't notice her. Jiang Chan's sexual orientation was heterosexual, so he didn't need to focus on people of the same sex. He just needed to make sure that the opposite sex couldn't get close to the young master.
Jiang Chan: "Yes."
Shining Armor bent down, "She said I was yours."
The robot's sturdy body made a creaking sound, and Jiang Chan was held in his arms. As Yin Jia rotated, she sat in his arms, and her vision became wider. She hugged Yin Jia's neck to stabilize her body and said with a smile: "Yes, Yin Jia, of course you are mine!"
Back home, Jiang Chan jumped out, took off her coat, and walked to the bathroom in slippers. The water temperature adjusted automatically according to her comfort level. The moment she entered, the air was filled with the faint aroma of coconut milk, a sweet and greasy milky scent mixed with hints of jasmine and musk. Jiang Chan soaked comfortably in the bathtub, the foam floating on the surface. Jiang Chan held the foam and sniffed it. It smelled very fragrant, the same as the aromatherapy today. She felt like she had fallen into coconut milk.
Jiang Chan had been repairing machinery in the surrounding residential areas in recent days. She felt so tired that she was about to lose a layer of skin. She finally had time to take a bath, and she didn't want to leave. She stretched her limbs in the bathtub. Jiang Chan looked at the frosted door of the bathroom. Originally, she could only see a vague shadow, but now the frosted door was a blurry silver, and Yin Jia was standing there.
He was tall and strong, standing in front of the door, almost blocking the entire view. Jiang Chan said, "Yin Jia, please help me get my phone in. I want to watch a video for a while!" After that, Jiang Chan waited quietly. Yin Jia was very obedient, but Jiang Chan never expected that Yin Jia would refuse her request.
Jiang Chan grabbed the edge with both hands: "Yin Jia, I'll just watch for a while!"
Shining Armor's voice was calm, yet hinted at a strangeness that made her shudder. He said, "You can watch the video for a while while you take a bath. Shining Armor is happy to serve you, young master."
Jiang Chan was confused. "Yingjia, bring your phone in quickly."
Shining Armor: "Shining Armor can't do that."
Jiang Chan: "..." She pursed her lips, a puzzled look in her eyes, and urged slightly: "Yingjia, what are you talking about?"
There was a clicking sound outside the bathroom door, and Yin Jia seemed to have taken a few steps forward. He stuck his whole body to the bathroom door, his eyes full of silver. It was obviously a cold color, but the moment he approached, it seemed to evaporate all the water vapor in the bathroom. Jiang Chan instinctively shrank back, and her shoulders that were exposed above the water sank into the water again. Milky white foam rushed to her side. Jiang Chan hugged her arms, feeling a little safe, and then she looked over.
There was no glaring red light, and Yin Jia closed his eyes. The frosted door outlined Yin Jia's muscular body. Although he had deliberately folded his body, he was still tall and strong at this moment, even giving Jiang Chan the illusion that he could kick down the bathroom door at any time if he wanted.
Silver Armor: "My young master, Silver Armor came to your side when you were young. Silver Armor has the responsibility to take care of your life."
Jiang Chan quickly responded, "Yes, Yin Jia, then help me get my phone in!" Why couldn't he do that? Yin Jia was waterproof. Was he afraid the steam from the bathroom would damage it? How could that be possible?
Shining Armor remained calm and said, "Young Master, you are already an adult. It is Shining Armor's fault that you have not received any sex education. Shining Armor is very sorry."
Jiang Chan was stunned: "..."
Yin Jia: "Father originally programmed Yin Jia to be male, but you are female. Before you come of age, Yin Jia can take care of your life anytime and anywhere, but now that you are an adult, the bathroom is a private place, and Yin Jia cannot enter it at will. Even if the young master asks, Yin Jia cannot enter. Young master, please forgive Yin Jia. Yin Jia really wants to help you, but Yin Jia cannot."
Jiang Chan wanted to ask him, "How can that be done?" But she forced herself to hold it back. The water in the bathtub was clearly still warm, but Jiang Chan felt very cold. She knew Yin Jia was right. If Yin Jia was just an ordinary robot, then it would be fine, but Jiang Chan could sense that Yin Jia was different. He was not just a robot nanny, but more like a conscious and thoughtful new species.
After he said that, Jiang Chan decided not to bother him anymore.
But, they were clearly the closest of friends. Did they have to keep their distance from now on? She felt very sad, as if she had been abandoned. She slowly curled up, sniffed, and didn't want to pay attention to Yin Jia. She felt that he had changed and wanted to distance himself from her.
Yin Jia stood quietly outside the door, his metallic eyes dull, but fixed on Jiang Chan, who was just across the door. He could see Jiang Chan curled up in the hazy mist, and he felt very uncomfortable. He wanted to push the door open, hug Jiang Chan, and tell her that Yin Jia loved her very much and wanted to stay by her side forever.
But this wouldn't work. Yin Jia couldn't afford to lose control. He could only wait quietly, until Jiang Chan realized he was of the opposite sex, that he wasn't just a mechanical babysitter, but someone with whom she could develop a relationship. He needed to wait, he needed to wait quietly... A hint of forbearance flashed across Yin Jia's expressionless face, bringing a sudden freshness to this face made entirely of metal.
Jiang Chan left the bathroom visibly unhappy. She ordered Yin Jia to close his eyes, and he did so. Still, Jiang Chan made him bend over and covered his face with a towel, a sign of deep distrust. This was Jiang Chan's retaliation. She abandoned her home clothes and changed into clothes, wrapping herself tightly from head to toe.
"Silver Armor, you can open your eyes now."
Yin Jia looked at her with a calm gaze that contained a hint of tenderness.
Jiang Chan puffed up her cheeks: "Since you said we should keep our distance, then when I get home from school in the future, I can walk by myself, I don't need you to hold me..." She pointed her finger, saying one thing after another, "And you can't stand outside the door when I'm in the bathroom!"
Silver Armor felt what it meant to "shoot oneself in the foot." He said a little aggrievedly, "Young Master."
Jiang Chan raised her head: "I am an adult now, Yin Jia!"
Yin Jia wanted to help Jiang Chan wipe her hair, but Jiang Chan pushed his hand away. "Yin Jia, I'm an adult now. I don't need your help." Yin Jia's palm felt empty. He looked at Jiang Chan in silence. Jiang Chan raised her eyebrows slightly and glared at him provocatively. Yin Jia had no choice but to lower his head. "Young Master, Yin Jia was wrong."
"Ginger Armor, you're not wrong."
"Ginger Armor is wrong."
Jiang Chan snorted.
Yin Jia gripped the corner of the towel firmly, his metallic eyes revealing an expression of grievance. Jiang Chan stared at him curiously. Yin Jia said slowly and gently, "Young Master, Yin Jia wants to help you very much. Yin Jia wants to be by your side every moment. But one day you will meet someone you like, and then you will dislike Yin Jia's constant presence. If your partner sees you, they will think too much. Yin Jia doesn't want you to be embarrassed because of Yin Jia. Yin Jia is very painful, but Yin Jia can only do so. Yin Jia hopes that the young master can draw a line between you and Yin Jia. You are already an adult woman, and you will eventually find someone."
Yinjia took the towel from Jiang Chan's hand, wrapped it around her hair and began to wipe it. Jiang Chan's brows were a little confused, as if it was something very far away from her, but when she thought about it carefully, she realized that Yinjia was right.
Yin Jia was her closest companion, but Yin Jia had consciousness after all. If she married the person she loved, and Yin Jia could stay by her side anytime, anywhere, even in the bathroom, what would he think? Suddenly, Jiang Chan didn't want to be in a relationship anymore. She didn't want to be alienated from Yin Jia. Yin Jia was the most important person to her.
Jiang Chan hugged Yin Jia's arm tightly: "Then I don't want a partner."
Shining Armor: "That won't work."
Jiang Chan raised her head, her expression very unhappy: "Why not? I only want the silver armor!"
Silver Armor: "..." The mechanical body slowly turned, and Silver Armor stared straight at Jiang Chan. Jiang Chan felt a strange numbness rising from her spine, as if she had unknowingly walked into a hunter's trap. Silver Armor's gentleness was enough to dissipate all the noise. "Young Master, Silver Armor understands. Silver Armor will always be by your side. I hope you will not deceive Silver Armor."
Jiang Chan: "...I don't lie!"
Yin Jia chuckled softly, a mechanical chuckle with an inexplicable magnetism. Jiang Chan sat cross-legged as Yin Jia continued to wipe her hair. Gradually, Jiang Chan felt the numbness that had made her body stiffen didn't subside, but instead grew stronger. She felt Yin Jia's fingers not only wiping her hair, but also moving it, wiping the water droplets from her forehead, and occasionally touching the corner of her lips.
Jiang Chan pursed her lips. Yin Jia suddenly bent down, and the metal head was only half a fist away from her. Jiang Chan was stunned. Yin Jia stared into her eyes, and then moved his lips to hers at an imperceptible speed. Then, he said gently: "Little Master, Yin Jia likes you."
Jiang Chan's heart suddenly seemed to be running wild. Yin Jia continued: "Yin Jia is very happy that you can choose Yin Jia. Yin Jia wants to stay with you forever." His eyes cast a warm red light.
Just now, Jiang Chan had an inexplicable feeling, and his eyes were fixed on her lips, as if he was going to kiss her.
——He wants to kiss her.
Kiss? How could that be possible?
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