Chapter 608 – Pocket Girls
“This is another Purity system that I have been replicating with all my might for hundreds of years. This system even has superior performance compared to the previous one.”
“Oh… What…?”
Seongil still thinks that the current facility that produces G.E.C.R and nanomachines is amazing.
However, when Gaia System explained that the circular mechanical device in front of him was a better device than the existing equipment, he seemed to be humiliated.
『Over the past several centuries, I have been successful in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the Purity system while operating it.』
“We had enough operational time and we were able to efficiently improve performance bit by bit because we didn’t rush to replicate.”
After that, the Gaia system calmly explains to Seongil what advantages the replica has over the existing device.
‘Yo… You mean you built that machine from the surplus nanomachines and minerals you’ve painstakingly saved over the years, and refined psionic energy?’
‘While I was gathering materials bit by bit, I analyzed the device and figured out how to improve its performance. Compared to the existing device, the production speed is about 1.5 times faster, and the psionic energy consumption is 20% less…’
The performance of the replica aircraft that Gaia could be proud of was superior. Seong-il is satisfied with her words, but at the same time, she feels a bit pricked in her conscience.
“…But can I keep the new product? Our world faces serious problems, but fortunately, environmental problems are not yet as dangerous as yours.”
“Not at all. As a result of running the simulation, the situation in the dimension where the manager lives is more serious than ours. I think you and the world really need help from this system. This is all the more so because the G.E.C.R was not created for environmental restoration in the first place.”
“…”
She knew that the situation in reality was not good, but Seong-il feels that her heart is mixed when she receives sympathy from the AI of the Pocket Girls world, which is the king of the end of the apocalypse world.
And the Gaia system, which seems to have read the psychology of such a holy day, quickly begins to recite her second reason to him.
“And there are also practical reasons why replica aircraft cannot be operated.”
“…Which?”
With a depressed expression, when he asked himself what her last name was, Gaia quickly continued explaining, perhaps to ease his mood.
“It is because of the opportunity cost issue. The duplicate system has better performance, but the operating mechanism is very different from the current system. Therefore, in order to use the system, we have to recreate the factory facilities in a completely different form.”
“Aha…”
『However, the facility I currently manage is an excellent facility built by the old human forces with all their heart and soul. Abandoning this facility and building a new facility means a huge consumption of resources. In the current situation, where all resources must be poured into restoration to prevent immediate destruction, mass production of new facilities is absurd.”
“Right.”
At Gaia’s desperate explanation, Seong-il feels that his depressed heart is slightly calmed down.
『There…』
“…?”
『As explained earlier, the facility requires a large amount of purified psionic energy. Due to the large amount of energy already being consumed by the current facility, cloning systems are likely to be severely short of psionic energy when running in this vicinity. In the end, in order to secure additional energy, we have to move to a place far away from here and build a factory… That is difficult.”
“But…”
Due to the tremendous defensive advantage of underground + underwater, the current base of the Gaia system was operating very stably.
In such a situation, it was a huge waste to give up all the bases for a new system, so Seong-il realizes why Gaia didn’t take any action after making a hard copy system.
‘…Even if you struggle to find a good location, it’s a problem. If Gaia, who cannot move, manages the facility, there is a high possibility that various problems will arise.’
‘In the case of ultra-high-performance AI, it’s a pocket girls world where there are many cases where thinking ability is contaminated by a psionic storm and goes on a rampage…’
Seong-il, who thought so, finally changed her mind and decided to accept Gaia’s gift with gratitude.
“I know your heart. I’ll make sure I get the clone system and use it.”
“This is a thousand words. For reference, I will proceed with data related to equipment and usage in the form of handing over the data to Edward. When he arrives in the Administrator’s world, he will install the system on his own.”
“If you do, I’ll be fine.”
Seong-il nodded his head with a satisfied expression at the meticulous Gaia system’s answer.
“Ah, by the way… Can I ask you a favor?”
“What kind of request would you like?”
Seong-il seems to be turning over the leaves of the world, but when he pauses for a moment, the Gaia system asks back in a restless voice, unlike a cold system.
“Can’t we plant seedlings using the leaves of the world? Looking at the leaves’ ability, it seems that they can defend against attacks from the psionic storm?”
“It seems possible enough.”
“Then, won’t I introduce you to a land where you can plant seedlings? It’s better if you take care of the seedlings.”
“Of course I can.”
Because the purpose of Gaia’s system is to restore the broken world, there was no reason for Gaia to refuse to plant Weedgrassil saplings that spread the goddess’ garden and heal the world’s pollution.
Because of this, the Gaia system, worried that Seong-il’s mind might change, quickly summons several G.E.C.R robots of its limbs and guides him to a secret place he has always cherished.
“I hope you will follow me. Manager.』
“Huh.”
Seong-il calmly follows the G.E.C.R robot. A large, neatly arranged hollow appears in front of his eyes.
『This is an artificial cave that I was originally building in the central part to make a smart farm someday. This place would be suitable for planting saplings of dimension trees.”
Gaia explains the location of this place and urges Seongil to plant a tree.
‘Hoji… But if you dig up the ground, you’re connecting it to the ground, right? It’s fine to wear.’
Seong-il calmly agrees with Gaia’s reasonable opinion without any opposition.
“First of all, I’ll use the ‘Leaf of Genesis’ to prevent contamination of seedlings.”
“All right.”
To the request for a reasonable holy day, Gaia agrees without hesitation. Seong-il then wakes it up by pouring his inner energy into the prepared leaf of Genesis.
Ugh…!!
The leaves of Chang-se, awakened by Seong-il’s energy, begin to float in the air. After going up for a while, it settles on the common ceiling and begins to spread intangible power in all directions with intense light.
『It’s uncontaminated psionic energy. It’s amazing that it’s purer than the power I’ve worked so hard to refine.”
The clear power flowing from the leaves of the world, as Gaia felt. It breaks through the blocking walls and rocks and begins to spread in all directions.
‘Oh… Isn’t the surrounding power being purified?’
Let’s spread the emotion widely. Gentle power felt from all sides. Seong-il could feel that the leaves were purifying the surrounding pollution and quickly stabilizing the runaway weather.
‘It’s just an artifact with 1 million points of down performance.’
The formidable performance of a leaf with the same price as the cosmic artifact Arunrabe received from Kitten. Seong-il admires the performance and places the sapling on the floor of the cave.
Wooddeuk…!!
A sapling of the world tree that grows at a tremendous speed as soon as the sapling is planted in the place agreed with Gaia. As in the past, a meadow is created where the life force flows thickly around the tree.
“Interesting! Such intense vitality! Even purifying the contaminated soil…』
Gaia’s tone seemed much brighter than usual. Gaia looks inspired by the transcendent power of the leaves and seedlings of the world.
‘…The power to make even the AI impress.’
Enjoying the sight, Seong-il tells Gaia how to use the leaves of the world.
“Thank you. Manager.』
Ugh…!!
The time when the Gaia system sincerely thanked Seong-il. Seong-il’s smartphone starts ringing as if he had waited.
‘Ah, it looks like the quest has been cleared.’
Seong-il realized that this vibration was an alarm related to a special quest in the world of Pocket Girls. He immediately turns on augmented reality to scan the message.
“Congratulations!! You have cleared the hidden/special quest in the world of Pocket Girls!! Get the reward for this legendary achievement!!』
‘Exorcism…!!’
Although it is only a C-class game, the weight of the special quest was close to A-class, and as the word ‘hidden’ was added, I thought that the reward would not be small on Seongil, so I waited for the reward with an expression full of anticipation.
* Thanks to your dedication, the world of Pocket Girls, which was doomed to destruction, now has a chance to escape destruction. In honor of this great achievement, we reward you.
* 200,000 points provided. (Leaf of Genesis + Sapling of Dimensional Tree Reward.)
* Customs duty exemption for all goods related to the G.E.C.R system.
* Artifact: 1 skill copy.
* Artifact: Kaleidoscope of Fate.
“Oh…”
The details of the reward that are not too thick, perhaps because of hitting the item worth 1 million points. They warm the heart of the holy day.
‘Not only the leaves of the world, but also the saplings of dimension trees affected the quest? Honey!’
Seong-il is very happy to see the unexpected additional 100,000 points.
‘Tariff exemption for the system to be received from Gaia is also good! If you don’t see that, it must be very expensive…’
‘How about a skill copy? I still have one copy of a skill I haven’t used, but… But getting an extra copy is a completely different story. If only I could get one more Inner Plane level skill…’
It was only for a while that I was happy with the unexpected windfall. Seong-il shows a deep curiosity about the final reward, 『The Kaleidoscope of Fate』.
‘What is this 『Kaleidoscope of Fate』?’
Since there was no explanation, Seong-il picks up a cylindrical tool that looks like a telescope and uses the sensor.
『Kaleidoscope of Destiny: Shows the world, fate, and time that are helpful to the user. (Can be used once every 3 months.)』
‘Hmm… It’s not a consumable item, is it? Show me what’s helpful…’
A slightly ambiguous description of the item. The time when Seong-il was picking up a kaleidoscope and fiddling with things to find out more accurately. The Gaia System speaks to him.
“Manager. When are you planning to take the system?”
“Ah… I’m thinking of taking it right away. The quicker the installation, the better. Here’s the equipment in front of this dimension…”
Seong-il, awakened from her thoughts by Gaia’s words, asks her to bring her related equipment to her dimension number.
“I will do it immediately.”
At the words of her holy day, Gaia consented without the slightest hesitation and began to bring her items.
‘First… Let’s install that first.’
If she can mass-produce G.E.C.R.S and nanomachines, she will have her own army of sophisticated workers working around the clock, so Seong-il decides to forget her kaleidoscope for a moment and set up the factory.
“Hehe… Is this the Pocket Girls world…?”
“Yes. It’s a minor grade version, but it’s a machine that produces robots like Edward next door. If this facility is produced, it will be of great help to us in the future, so help Edward and do your best to install it.”
“All right!”
To her holy day’s request, Yuna vigorously shakes her head in agreement with her eager expression on her face.
Then Yuna summons the psychics from the Pocket Girls world and leaves to help Edward build her production facility.
“Once the fire was put out in a hurry…”
Seong-il, who has finished what she has to do, takes out the 『Kaleidoscope of Destiny』, A reward item that had put her in trouble a while ago.
‘In case you don’t know, it’s a response…’
Seong-il has been stroking her items for a long time, and she’s tried this and that, but she can’t figure out the exact performance.
‘…Is that a kaleidoscope? If you bring it to your eyes, the mirror-equipped device will show a strange sight…?’
In the end, Seong-il, unable to figure out the exact use of her, decides to use her item and holds her kaleidoscope up to her eyes.
