Wizard: Become stronger by drawing cards from the potions variety show

"Bad luck! Bad luck! Really bad luck!"

Cecily cursed as he ran wildly. At this moment, he was disheveled and his combat uniform was tattered. He didn't have any of his usual calm demeanor.

"I didn't get the blueprints, and I was chased and beaten all the way. What the hell is this?" He gasped and complained to his legs: "Damn legs! Run! Run faster!"

He knew very well that the only reason he was still able to escape was because the other party was still holding back - the bionic robot had obviously suppressed its speed and strength, otherwise he would have been pinned to the ground.

But this is precisely his opportunity.

"We can't fight alone," Cecily thought as he dodged, "We must find someone to join forces with us!"

Thinking back to the fight just now, Cecily felt like his heart was about to break.

He originally thought that the other party was just stalling for time, but after actually fighting, he was shocked to find that this robot was not a product of the same level as the previous one, but a fully upgraded version!

All known defects have been filled, and performance parameters have been comprehensively improved - a higher physical value limit, more precise strength control, and sharper combat judgment. It is simply a perfect hexagonal warrior.

"David, where the hell are you? I'm not going to laugh at you anymore!"

Cecily wailed inwardly.

At this moment, his communicator suddenly rang - it was a contact request from David.

"Huh?" Cecily was stunned.

David contacted directly using the public channel, which was equivalent to broadcasting his location to everyone.

There's no way he doesn't know the risk!

But after thinking about the current situation, he couldn't care less. Cecily gritted his teeth and connected the call, and immediately heard David's anxious voice:

"Cecile! Where are you? Help me! I've encountered an advanced version of the guard robot. This is definitely their ultimate weapon! Come and support me!"

These words were like a bolt from the blue, causing Cecily to freeze for a moment.

What? David has one too? From the description, it's clearly the same model as the one behind me! Not only did they fix the bug, they even went into mass production?

Could it be that assembly line production has already been formed?

This thought made Cecily feel like he was sinking into an icy cave. He tried to calm down, but suddenly heard a sound of breaking air. He subconsciously raised his hand to block, and then swept his left arm to counterattack.

"boom!"

His palms and head were hit hard at the same time, and he was sent flying like a marble.

The force is controlled just right - confusing, but not mind-boggling.

His left-hand counterattack was easily resolved by the opponent and had no effect.

Cecily skillfully adjusted his center of gravity in the air and continued to run after landing.

Can't beat it, can't beat it at all.

After the previous fight, he despairingly discovered that his opponent knew him inside out—his fighting habits, even those uncommon moves he rarely used, were completely mastered by his opponent. Every counterattack was easily neutralized.

Cecily understood that human thinking is subject to inertia. Even if he wanted to change his fighting habits, he was often limited to a few familiar patterns. This inertia was an advantage against ordinary opponents, but against this robot, it became a fatal flaw.

Now the situation has completely reversed, and the enemy can finish him off at any time. The reason he was kept alive was entirely to collect more combat data.

Cecily felt humiliated at the thought of becoming a living teaching material.

Being chased and beaten by a robot was the first time in his career.

"Good luck, then." He shouted into the comms as he ran, "Don't come over here."

A combat robot has made itself so embarrassed. There is no chance of winning in a 2v2 fight. Only when there are more people fighting against fewer people can there be a chance.

At the same time, he took the time to send a message to everyone involved in the mission: "This time, the opponent is too strong, we must cooperate! If we can't rally together, we'll definitely fail! Don't blame me for not warning you if you're laughed at by your juniors!"

"Avalon! Jode! Stop blocking the bridge, you two! If we can't get the blueprints this time, we'll all be doomed! Come help!"

He spoke so fast that it was like he was telling a tongue twister. He had never been so fast in his life.

Cecily took the time to glance back and saw that the robot was approaching rapidly.

"Oh no, it's speeding up!"

The robot caught up in the blink of an eye and reached out to grab his arm.

Cecily had no choice but to remove the limit again and punched out with his right fist!

Although his understanding of Gang Quan wasn't as profound as Tai Chi, his attainments were not low. He unleashed this punch with all his might, hoping only to gain time to create distance.

However, the bionic robot just blocked, swung, and threw with its right hand, and Cecily staggered.

"It's so frustrating!" Cecily experienced for the first time the feeling of being disgusted by Tai Chi - he usually treated others like this.

But this punch was just a feint.

He risked getting hurt and forced a change of tactics—

"Point the star!"

Two fingers are as fast as lightning, tapping the robot's wrist.

The robot immediately switched from offense to defense.

The lethality of this move is clearly documented in the database, and countermeasures have been specifically studied by the Hound I combat system. As for its effectiveness, actual combat is needed to test it.

Now that he has such an opportunity, he naturally won't miss it.

Cecily took advantage of this.

As soon as he pointed his finger, he immediately burst out with all his strength, using the recoil force to rush forward.

At this moment, he no longer had the grace of a white crane. Instead, he used his hands and feet, rolled over to avoid the trap in front of him, and continued to escape without slowing down.

I have to say that this is when the senior's combat prowess is revealed. Even when he was escaping in a panic, he still did not forget to observe the surrounding environment, carefully plan his direction of action, and avoid traps.

The robot took a "star strike" head-on, took a step back, and froze in place for a moment.

But the force that should have penetrated the armor was cleverly directed into the ground, leaving only a shallow footprint.

The artistic conception of Tai Chi is both offensive and defensive, and it is particularly good at defense. It is one of the first few techniques studied by the Hound-type combat robot.

If prepared, the robot can even handle a lethal move like "Star Pointing".

After a slight adjustment, the robot gave chase again.

This time it no longer held back, bursting out with all its strength, instantly closing the distance.

In just a breath, he caught up with Cecily again.

Looking back at the figure that was following him like a shadow, a trace of despair flashed in Cecily's eyes.

"It's over. I have no other weapons to delay the mission. It seems I really have to quit this mission."

He felt helpless.

I thought it was just a test for my junior classmate, with the main difficulty being competing against other competitors. Who could have imagined it would turn out like this? A good competitive game turned into a battle royale.

Who can I talk to to explain this?

Although he knew he was no match for his opponent, Cecily was unwilling to give up easily out of dignity as a warrior.

Even if he is doomed to fail, he will fight to the last moment.

Just as the two were getting closer, a familiar voice suddenly came from the communicator:

"Duck your head! Dodge left!"

Cecily did as he was told without a second thought.

A horizontal laser flew past his scalp and shot directly at the bionic robot behind him.

The robot immediately lowered its body and slid forward without slowing down.

The lasers split in two the moment they approached, creating a crossfire. The robot reacted extremely quickly, adjusting its stance at the critical moment and narrowly passing through the gap between the two lasers.

However, just as it passed through the laser net, a crack suddenly appeared in the ground and the robot fell into it unexpectedly.

Cecily, still frightened, turned around and saw this scene.

"Oh my god! I'm saved! Thanks, Lao Hei!"

The one who took action at the critical moment was the hacker Lao Hei, with whom he often worked.

It is because of this trust that Cecily carries out orders without hesitation.

"You're welcome." Old Black's answer was as concise as ever. "Don't let up, keep moving forward. Turn right at the second intersection ahead, and I'll guide you through a hidden path to the upper level to meet Kara."

"understand!"

A virtual indicator appeared in front of Cecily - this was the navigation provided by Lao Hei after he controlled the terminal.

"How's the situation over there David?"

"It's not good, but don't worry, someone is already supporting him." The sound of keyboard clacking came from the other end of the communication, as dense as raindrops.

"Your task from now on is simple: sprint at full speed, ignoring the traps. I'll take over once you approach them. The error in our coordination must be within 0.5 seconds."

"learn."

Cecily and Lao Hei have worked together many times and have already formed a tacit understanding.

It sounds like a demanding requirement, but in reality, he only needs to rush forward recklessly and exert his maximum speed. Lao Hei will handle all the predictions and operations.

Suddenly, the traps in the maze seemed to have lost their effectiveness. Cecily ran recklessly through it, and without the robots chasing him, he felt alive again.

"By the way," Cecily couldn't help but ask while running, "Why did you suddenly get involved in this mission?"

"It's not sudden." Lao Hei replied, "I accepted the task of analyzing the blueprint a long time ago. The rewards are good, and it can also gain AI permissions. It's a good deal for me."

"However, we were supposed to act after obtaining the blueprints. A few minutes ago, we received a sudden notice that the key milestone of the mission was moved up, and an additional task was issued: ensure the safety of the combat professionals."

"As soon as I logged into the system, I saw you getting beaten and running away."

Lao Hei's tone was as flat as if he was talking about the weather, but Cecily understood as soon as he heard the first sentence: this was the system's dynamic balance mechanism at work.

It seems that in the judgment of the AI, their side is already at a disadvantage, so auxiliary professions are introduced to improve the team configuration.

Cecily felt both embarrassed and aggrieved: "Old Black, this is really not my fault. The opponent is too strong, you don't know..."

"I know." Lao Hei interrupted him.

"Ah? You know?"

"Yes. The traps in the Confidential Building are very advanced. After I adjusted the parameters, they should have been 20% more effective, but now they can't even delay us." Lao Hei's voice took on a rare solemnity. "Perhaps the other party also has access to the trap data recordings, so they handled it with ease. This robot gives me an even greater sense of pressure than when I faced Luo Haoyu."

Luo Haoyu is the undisputed top-ranked fighter in his grade. Coming from a family of ancient martial artists, he transitioned to Muay Thai for resources, a true fusion of the best of many schools. He's already a top contender for the second-year competition and has been practicing in seclusion lately.

"Is that so?" Cecily suddenly felt as if he had found a kindred spirit. "That bionic robot is simply terrifying! After fighting it, I feel that my martial arts are meaningless..."

The loneliness in his tone was hard to conceal.

Lao Hei paused for a moment and said, "I don't understand martial arts. But I know that you seem to be a little slow. If you don't run faster, the robot will catch up. I won't be able to stop it for long."

"I chose you as my partner, so don't let me down. I still want to get the final mission reward."

Cecily had no time to feel sad anymore, so he quickened his pace.

It doesn't matter if he fails in his own mission, but if his teammates fail because of his own poor performance, he will not be able to forgive himself. He is very clear about Lao Hei's abilities and is considered the most technically proficient hacker.

From the perspective of a strong alliance, Lao Hei should choose to cooperate with Kara to maximize the benefits.

He is in a very bad state now. He has overdrawn and used the "Release Limit" many times. His energy is almost exhausted and his blood and qi are seriously depleted. No matter how you look at it, he is not the best partner.

Since Lao Hei has chosen me, I can't delay him. At least I should show my attitude.

At this moment, he couldn't help but miss the medical room and supply point when he obtained the first blueprint.

"What a great treat," he thought to himself, "Why don't the levels in the later maps have this kind of benefit?"

At this moment, he heard Lao Hei's surprised voice:

"Huh? I tried to detonate a high-explosive bomb, but the bionic robot intercepted it."

"Strange, this is clearly part of a trap. He could have easily avoided it, but he risked being injured by the explosion and forcibly stopped it. He prepared it but didn't let anyone use it, and then had to waste his action turns to stop it if someone wanted to use it... Interesting."

"It might be a bug. I'll give it a try. It really is..."

"I don't know what they're thinking, but we can take advantage of this."

"In that case, there's no need for us to rush to reunite."

"Cecile, there's a secret passage on the left. Turn in, there's a medical bay inside. Replenish your health, then we'll try our luck at the second blueprint."

Okay, no problem.

Cecili jumped directly into the dark passage that appeared on his left.

There is indeed a small supply station at the bottom of the passage, like a safe house.

"Sure, Lao Hei, this kind of information can be found."

"What do you think? The number one hacker is no joke." Lao Hei's voice was still flat, without any fluctuation in the mature facts.

Cecily opened the medicine box, took out the bottle, poured out a handful of medicine, and threw it into his mouth like a candy bean.

He took all the nutrients, hematopoietic agents, and recovery potions he could use, and could only lie in the medical cabin.

"Old Black, since you are so powerful, do you have any way to control that combat robot?"

"I tried to hack right away, but it was ineffective. The other team had two decent guys. Their skills were average, but their judgment was strong, and they coordinated well. I didn't stand a chance for a while."