Chapter 101 - 100: Busy Upgrading
While upgrading the Shelter Entrance, Ye Yun also put two idle construction robots to work.
He first dismantled the [Science Lab (White)].
The main shelter already had a Science Lab upgraded to Green, making the one at Sub-base 2 somewhat redundant.
He had just tested it; he could directly transfer items and props to Sub-base 2 using the [Material Quantum Transporter] in the warehouse.
If the sub-base needed medical supplies, there was no need to produce them on-site. He could just use the transporter to send them over.
Of course, he could also stock up on some necessities in the warehouse beforehand to avoid scrambling when they were needed.
As he chose to dismantle the Science Lab, he thought of the two un-upgraded bionics. Ye Yun immediately opened the Exchange and purchased 14 [Data Chips (White)].
As everyone continued to explore the outside world, the variety of goods on the Exchange grew.
The number of [Data Chips (White)] was now so high that Ye Yun could easily collect them without even having to ask in the public chat.
Besides upgrading the Shelter Entrance to enhance external defenses, the Construction Robot Storage Room was also a top priority.
After all, more construction robots meant higher efficiency in both upgrades and production.
...
「A few hours later.」
Bena returned to the shelter without incident.
With sufficient combat power back in the shelter, Ye Yun could finally relax.
He had been on edge the whole time it was empty.
After all, he hadn’t forgotten that just as Inoshita Yoshihiko’s coordinates had appeared on his map, his own coordinates had appeared on someone else’s.
If an enemy attacked when he was at his most vulnerable, he would be completely finished.
Looking at the loot Bena handed over, Ye Yun was taken aback.
[Advanced Bionic Core (Blue)]
[Description: A special core from inside an advanced bionic.]
[Effect: Randomly increases one attribute by 1 point upon use.]
[Cannot be used on a target with any attribute of 6 or higher.]
He had obtained one of these before, from the last abandoned shelter.
Just like last time, Ye Yun didn’t hesitate and used it immediately.
[You have used the [Advanced Bionic Core (Blue)].]
[[Advanced Bionic Core (Blue)] successfully used. Strength attribute increased: 5 > 6.]
Ye Yun opened the system to check his current stats.
Name: Ye Yun
ID: 9545
Strength: 6
Perception: 5
Endurance: 6
Charisma: 5
Intelligence: 5
Agility: 5
Luck: 5
Radiation: 0.4%
Satiation: 90/100
Hydration: 90/100
Seeing that his Strength and Endurance had both reached 6, Ye Yun narrowed his eyes.
’Once is a coincidence, but twice is definitely not.’
He immediately opened the map.
A black star was clearly visible on it.
He was now almost certain that these [Advanced Bionic Cores (Blue)] dropped from other managers.
To get them, he either had to search abandoned shelters or defeat other managers himself.
The fastest way now was to head to the abandoned shelter marked with the black star.
Before, he would have sent Bena and the others to that shelter without a second thought, but things were different now.
He didn’t know who might be watching him covetously, or if someone was preparing to attack and occupy his shelter.
He could use the assessment system to know if his exploration teams were in danger, but he couldn’t...
’Wait...’
A flash of inspiration struck Ye Yun’s mind. ’It seems there might be a way to determine if I’m safe after all.’
Without hesitation, Ye Yun immediately composed a new message on his wristband.
[Bena, Zhou Mei, No. 2, and No. 3 to depart for the abandoned shelter to explore.]
[Lina to remain at the shelter on defense. Duration: 24 hours.]
The next moment, the assessment system immediately displayed the evaluation.
[Assessment Type: Ruin Exploration]
[Assessing mission risk...]
[This exploration is for a designated location.]
[Assessment: White Item Drop Rate 35%, Green Item Drop Rate 53.15%, Blue Item Drop Rate 11.75%, Purple Item Drop Rate 0.05%. Risk Level: 0.013%]
As Ye Yun watched with anticipation, a second assessment message appeared right after.
[Assessment Type: Defense]
[Assessing mission risk...]
[This mission is a 24-hour defense.]
[Assessment: White Item Drop Rate 0%, Green Item Drop Rate 0%, Blue Item Drop Rate 0%, Purple Item Drop Rate 0%. Risk Level: 0.0013%]
Seeing the final risk level, Ye Yun nodded in satisfaction.
’Excellent. A risk level of 0.0013% is practically zero.’
Ye Yun breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that someone might launch a sneak attack on his shelter, which could have led to huge losses.
But now, with the risk assessment system, he could foresee danger and take appropriate precautions.
Ye Yun suppressed the urge to send Bena and the others out immediately.
After all, right after defeating that mutant hound, they had rushed off to deal with Inoshita Yoshihiko without any rest.
After two consecutive battles, although no one was seriously injured, they were undoubtedly mentally exhausted.
’I’m not some ruthless, black-hearted boss,’ Ye Yun told himself.
Even though the assessment system showed a very low risk, he had to let his people get enough rest.
He decided to let Bena and the others rest well for the night and set out for the abandoned shelter the next day.
After making the arrangements, Ye Yun stretched and returned to his dorm.
「The next morning.」
Ye Yun first upgraded the two new bionics, raising all their attributes to 5 points, and then renamed them.
The bionic that would stay at the main shelter was designated No. 4, while the one assigned to the sub-base was No. 5.
He then opened the Exchange and bought different skill cards for them.
[Skill Card: Firearms Mastery (Green)]
[Description: After installing this skill card, the bionic will gain the Firearms Mastery skill.]
[Skill Effect: When using firearms, Accuracy/Range/Power are increased by 10%.]
Price: 340 White Components
[Skill Card: Self-Repair (Green)]
[Description: After installing this skill card, the bionic will gain the Self-Repair skill.]
[Skill Effect: Continuously repairs its own durability, restoring 10% per hour.]
Price: 350 White Components.
He gave the [Skill Card: Self-Repair (Green)] to No. 5. After all, Ye Yun had no plans to send the sub-base on any exploration missions in the short term.
The sub-base’s main task for now wasn’t expansion or offense, but a conservative turtling strategy.
By not going out, they could minimize the risk of being discovered.