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

Chapter 795

Lucy tensed, warily scrutinizing the strangely shaped android before her. Caution was never a bad thing when dealing with this unfamiliar model.

The three instinctively moved closer together, forming a defensive formation with their backs to each other.

Although Lucy knew in his heart that if things went wrong, he would not hesitate to abandon his companions and escape alone. He believed the other two thought the same thing.

Just then, the android walked towards them, its cold electronic voice echoing in the room:

"Give up resistance, and I guarantee your safety. You have only broken the law and will receive a fair trial. If you resist, I cannot guarantee your safety."

Repeat once.

"Give up resistance and your lives will be safe. Otherwise, your safety will not be guaranteed."

The monotone voice carried a suffocating sense of oppression.

It was as if they were already trapped, and now they were just going through the motions.

"You guys go first, I'll hold it off."

Lucy knew who was speaking without even turning around—the fastest runner in the group, "Speedy Runner."

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, the right side was already empty.

Lucy had anticipated this.

This guy kept calling himself awesome and "boss" at the beginning, but when there was real danger, his priority was saving his own life.

This "speedy guy" is best at using feints and distracting his opponents with words to buy himself time to escape.

He was a legend in the organization, but not a very good one.

The success rate and failure rate of the missions are equally astonishing.

Although his teammates were often wiped out, he always managed to escape from seemingly hopeless situations alone, carrying crucial intelligence. Because of this, the organization consistently entrusted him with important tasks, and he himself channeled the resources he received into improving his mobility.

For organizations, intelligence is far more important than human lives.

This decision is understandable.

But for teammates, this feeling is really not good. It's okay when things are going well, but when things are going badly, it's like being one person short.

However, at this moment, his early escape wasn't entirely a bad thing.

Faced with this unknown opponent, he presented the opposing combat order with a choice: intercept the two people in the room, or chase after him who was fleeing?

According to conventional tactics, the combat sequence will prioritize capturing the more valuable targets, namely the two people in the room. At that time, "Speedy" will naturally have a greater chance of escaping. Although other combat sequences will be notified to surround and intercept him, he will naturally have other means to deal with it.

As long as we can't lock him down on the spot, there's more room for maneuver.

"Speedy" clearly understood the priorities of the combat sequence, so he made the decision that was most advantageous to himself at the first moment.

Lucy and her companion, of course, would not sit idly by and wait to die.

She attempted to use her fake deputy mayor's authority to open the escape route: "Initiate emergency evacuation procedures, open the hidden passage."

[Permission verification in progress... Permission error, command execution failed.]

"Our access has been revoked." Lucy decisively changed her strategy. "We can only break through through the front gate and find an opportunity to escape separately."

Just as the two rushed towards the main entrance, a shocking scene unfolded—

Suddenly, the bionic robot stood on tiptoe, its arms swaying gently like a white crane spreading its wings.

The next second, the ground where it had been standing suddenly caved in, and spiderweb-like cracks spread everywhere, while its figure had vanished from the spot.

The "speedster" who specialized in escaping had just approached the door when he felt a fierce gust of wind coming from behind him.

He turned around in horror and found that the android had somehow gotten behind him.

In a flash, the robot's left hand, with its five fingers blooming like a lotus flower, silently rested on his shoulder. A powerful electric current instantly coursed through half of his body.

Just as he stiffened due to paralysis, the robot unleashed a powerful and unparalleled "Great Monument-Smashing Hand" with its right palm.

He hurriedly ducked to avoid it, but the robot, as if it had foreseen the future, delivered a knee strike as precise as a bell, hitting him squarely in the chest and abdomen.

With a crisp "crack," the protective defensive technique shattered.

He was powerless to dodge and was bent over by an invisible force that felt like a steel plate, before crashing heavily to the ground.

"boom--"

The ground cracked open, and his limbs flattened like paper. This "fastest runner," known for his escape skills, was completely unable to resist.

Lucy could hardly believe her eyes. What was she seeing? A android was using three movement techniques: Shadow Step, Flowing Cloud Movement, and Crane Form, and combining them into one. When attacking, it seemed to be using Small Grappling and Great Monument Slamming Hand.

Five different cultivation methods, without any source, and the ability to switch between them at will—it's simply monstrous.

"Run! Don't fight them!"

Lucy reacted very quickly.

Although "Speedy Legs" has questionable character, his strength is by no means weak.

His "run away if you can't beat them" tactic was so effective that even many people in the organization who were stronger than him couldn't stop him, but now, he was subdued in a single encounter.

This is definitely not an ordinary sub-AI; it is very likely a top-level combat model.

Lucy sighed inwardly at her bad luck.

Logically speaking, since their attack was unsuccessful and their target was unharmed, they shouldn't have attracted this level of security. Unless... they slipped up somewhere.

Regardless, their teammates risked their lives to test the strength of their opponents, and now all they can do is run for their lives.

"Little squid, stop it!"

Before the words were even finished, the android suddenly froze in place, its movements coming to an abrupt halt.

Don't miss out!

Lucy and another person shot out of the room like arrows and fled in different directions down the corridor.

The original plan to continue the mission while pretending to be the deputy mayor had long been forgotten. With his identity exposed, being able to leave alive would be a victory.

To Lucy's surprise, despite being stripped of her authority, the government building did not enter a state of emergency, allowing them to evacuate smoothly.

After escaping, she received a message from the little squid, who had also successfully escaped.

Little Squid is a special AI created by Lucy by chance. It has a unique way of thinking and logic, and is more like a real intelligent life form. Although it has not been around for long, it has already shown amazing potential in many network attack and defense battles.

Lucy originally thought she would have to sacrifice the little squid to hold off the high-level AI, but she didn't expect to escape successfully.

The other party turned out to be just a rudimentary sub-AI! The little squid easily set up a logical deadlock and escaped.

However, this is not good news.

If the opponent is a high-level AI, defeat is to be expected.

However, if it's just a basic model, it means that the AI's combat technology has undergone a leapfrog upgrade. A basic sub-AI is equivalent to an original high-level sub-AI, which is definitely bad news for the resistance organization.

Their inherent advantage of mobility will be rendered meaningless in the face of the new generation of bionic robots. Many ongoing initiatives will likely need to be reassessed.

"This is a big problem..." Lucy muttered to herself, then shrugged. "But it's not my problem. I'll just report it and someone else will have a headache."

She looked around and strolled into a cake shop with a "hee hee" sign.

"Welcome!" Lucy nodded to the waiter's sweet greeting, then slipped into the back room under the pretense of going to the restroom.

When she emerged again, her body had been reshaped, and she had become a girl with a ponytail and an apron.

The two receptionists looked at her in surprise: "Xiao Lu? Weren't you supposed to be on leave?"

"I feel much better, so I came to check on you," the girl called "Xiao Lu" answered timidly, a stark contrast to her previous decisive and efficient demeanor.

The older sister, Sister Hua, said with concern, "Your health is the most important thing! You're our star baker; working hours aren't important. If you're not feeling well, take some rest. When you have free time, think about new cake ideas—that's what's important. Many customers come specifically for your cake designs; you're the lifeblood of our shop!"

Another waitress gently advised, "Sister Hua is right. Leave the sales to us. You just need to come up with the new product ideas and let others handle them. The outside world is so impressed with you now; you deserve a lot of credit. You must take care of yourself."

This cake shop takes a full-range approach: high-end products are handcrafted by highly skilled bakers like Xiaolu, whose exclusive creations are favored by celebrities, high-ranking officials, and the wealthy, while mid-range products are aimed at ordinary residents. From morning till night, drones come and go in a constant stream to pick up orders, and the shop's employees earn far more than those in ordinary professions.

And at the heart of all this is this seemingly frail little girl in front of us.

They were well aware of the key aspects of the entire cake shop, and they took excellent care of Xiao Lu on a daily basis.

Just then, the door of the cake shop was pushed open.

A three-meter-tall bionic robot stood like an iron tower at the entrance, holding a bright red law enforcement order in its hand.

The large text at the top is shocking:

[Main AI Enforces Law Across All Domains - Urgent Arrest Notice]

"Target locked in this area." A cold, electronic voice announced, "All humans within this area must cooperate unconditionally with the search. Any resistance or threat will result in elimination."

Almost simultaneously, everyone in the area received a notification of communication restrictions.

The customers in the cake shop were also a little flustered, whispering among themselves and looking around anxiously, observing the reactions of others.

Urgent arrest warrants are typically issued only for serious offenders. Even the lightest serious offender is guilty of murder... In today's world of advanced medical technology, committing murder is no easy feat; it requires extremely heinous methods to bring someone to death.

The other bakers in the kitchen also came out, all of them pale-faced, secretly thinking that they were having a bad day.

Sister Hua tried to remain calm: "We will fully cooperate. But this is private property, so I will request law enforcement supervision and report the situation to the boss."

"Requesting intervention in law enforcement operations requires advanced privileges, and your privileges are insufficient," the robot replied emotionlessly. "However, I can explain that law enforcement monitoring is in progress. To ensure the mission proceeds smoothly, all external communications will be restored after the mission concludes. If you have any questions, you can file a complaint with the main AI afterward."

Sister Hua wanted to argue further, but then she saw the robot raise its hand and wave—

An invisible current spread out, and everyone in the shop collapsed to the ground, leaving only Xiaolu standing alone.

At this moment, the timid expression on her face had completely disappeared.

Looking at the two other identical androids outside the door, she helplessly raised her hands:

"Fine, you win. I just want to know, how did you find me?"

The bionic robot in front of me blinked a few times in its eyes, then mechanically replied, "You are not authorized to ask any questions. Please cooperate in carrying out the mission."

But just then, Lucy heard the little squid's familiar voice in her ear:

[You have a new encrypted communication request. Do you wish to accept it?]

"Connect." she murmured to herself.

As soon as he connected, a voice rang in his ear.

"How about we make a deal? You work for me, and I can let you go during this mission, and even cooperate with your actions."

Lucy's heart skipped a beat, and she stared incredulously at the android in front of her.

Someone can actually directly interfere with robots that enforce the law according to procedures?

This requires extremely high authority, far beyond her previous understanding. What good could someone of this level possibly want from her?

She spread her hands, feigning nonchalance: "Honestly, I really like this suggestion. After all, as you can see, I seem to have no other choice right now."

Just as the bionic robot was about to respond, it suddenly froze.

With a flick of its right wrist, a restraining laser instantly condensed into a blazing light sword, and its figure appeared before the deer like a ghost.

The lightsaber swung!

A gruesome gash was simultaneously ripped open on both the cake shop counter and the deer's body.

The little deer collapsed to the ground, its eyes vacant.

The robot paid no heed, its gaze fixed on the rapidly writhing mass of flesh on the ground, attempting to burrow into the drain. It stomped on it, its lightsaber simultaneously plunging down…

The flesh and blood suddenly accelerated, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow, and completely disappeared into the dark drain.

The robot's lightsaber plunged into the ground, slashed sharply, drawing a precise circle on the ground before bobbing up.

At the end of the cylinder, there was a small piece of charred flesh.

It took the burnt-smelling flesh sample into its hand, rubbed it between its fingertips, and its electronic eyes flashed:

"The target is injured and is being tracked."

……

Deep in the sewers, Lucy was desperately trying to escape.

At the last moment, she decisively abandoned her disguised body and attempted to escape through the drain in her original flesh and blood form.

Although she managed to escape, the cost was severe—nearly half of her flesh and blood were evaporated by the laser sword, and she urgently needed to find a safe place to recover.

The underground pipelines have been modified several times and are quite complex. Once you get here, you are basically safe.

Just as she leaned against the wall, catching her breath and secretly rejoicing at her narrow escape—

"boom!"

The concrete wall beside him suddenly exploded!

A large metal hand burst through the wall, precisely gripping her throat and lifting her off the ground.

The familiar mechanical mask came into view, its cold electronic voice perfectly overlapping with the voice from the communicator, like a duet from the Grim Reaper:

"You're absolutely right. Right now, you truly have no other choice."

"Now, tell me your answer: agree or die."

"I agree, I completely agree," Lucy replied immediately, for even a second of hesitation would be disrespectful to herself.

The android released its grip: "You made a wise decision."

Lucy landed on the ground and rubbed her neck, her skin twitching to hide the purplish-blue marks from the pinching.

"Tell me, what do you need me to do?"