I Became an Evolving Space Monster - Chapter 249

Ep. 249

Amorph gains a penalty each time it acquires a type.

Each time you acquire a different type, the number of characteristics required to acquire a new type doubles.

Since the penalty once incurred cannot be removed by any means, it becomes more difficult to obtain the type of Amorph over the long term.

Therefore, I had to carefully decide which type to acquire first, and there were many cases of acquiring unnecessary characteristics to fill the number.

This alone is a problem, but there is another really big problem.

The inevitable disadvantage of the unique characteristic and the type penalty create a bad synergy.

One-level skills or characteristics disappear when the character dies. What if the number of characteristics is narrow enough to not receive a type penalty, but you die here? All unique characteristics and types are lost.

There have been several instances where I lost my unique characteristic after dying and lost my type.

‘But the penalty is alleviated.’

Thanks to this, it is now possible to freely combine the characteristics of the type series already acquired. In addition, it has become easier to acquire new types in the future.

The ‘Special Defense Enhancement Type’ and ‘Internal Organ Enhancement Type’, which are already unlocked, each require 16 characteristics. Since it has already been opened, there is no change in the number required.

‘But I’m glad I don’t have to worry about the number from now on.’

You can freely use the characteristics you have as fusion materials or characteristics enhancement materials. In the future, unique characteristics can be combined as soon as the materials are gathered.

‘I think I can fill the evolution conditions faster.’

From now on, you only need to acquire 2 more types of 5 unique characteristics to become an adult.

Thanks to the space monster stage 1 reward, the penalty will be reset for future types, so acquiring a new type will not be that difficult. If you’re lucky, you may be able to get the new type before the special defense or internal system type you already have.

‘For that to happen, I have to leave here.’

If it were a game, I would have gone to a more difficult hunting ground to acquire unique characteristics, but not now. Because combining unique characteristics has become easier. Rather, it is better to go to a place where you can obtain the genetic essence of various living things.

After checking the type compensation, I released the text box. PS-111 should have been remodeled by now. I need to talk to him about when it would be best to leave.

I moved my fighting arms and wing arms, which were elongated like spider legs, and got out of the cargo hold. On the way, I took a peek at the storage room where the kids were.

No. 26 and Heavenly Mother Adhai were asleep next to each other, as always. It seemed like he was tired of waiting for me and fell asleep.

‘I was tired from fighting… huh?’

After taking a quick look, I was about to leave, but there were red marks on Adhai’s body. I thought it was a pattern created by mixing the characteristics of Red Gallagon, but it was slightly different. Looking at the scales coming off, it looked more like a sign of being hit by something.

‘Did it happen when you fought Pyrrha Eleven?’

Apparently he was fine when the ship landed, but the wound wasn’t that big so I guess I missed it. At this rate, it will get better in a day or so even if there is no nest.

‘Tsk. I’ll have to pay more attention next time.’

I quietly walked out of the storage room.

After acquiring and transforming into the ‘Great Infectious Agent’ trait, my body became considerably lighter. In addition, the synergy was significant due to the overlapping effect of the ‘stealthy maneuver’ characteristic. Even though it was about 25 meters tall and walked on the alloy plate, it made almost no sound.

I moved to the situation room without a sound.

There was a PS-111 there, with a bunch of cables attached to its spine, just like I had seen before.

Perhaps because he was so focused on looking at the ship’s data, he didn’t even notice when I got closer.

“PS-111?”

“Are you here?”

Only after I called did he open his eyes. The red camera lens that replaced the eyeball blinked and watched me.

“The form has changed a lot from the previously saved ‘Aimorph.’”

“I’ve grown more.”

“Is that so.”

“What were you looking at that you didn’t even know I was coming?”

The guy kept his mouth shut in response to my question. The red camera lens that was looking at me shook slightly.

‘huh?’

I know that it is a mixture of machine and living thing, but its current attitude was clearly agitated.

The guy who was avoiding my gaze hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth.

“Please take a look at this.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a large hologram appeared in the center of the situation room. The holographic content was a 3D drawing of a creature with precise mechanical devices and severed limbs.

“Mutant Screamer?”

“yes. “This is the Mutant Screamer production map left behind by Pyrrha Eleven.”

The mechanical device was the Screamer’s life support device, and the creature with the severed limbs was the material used for it, the Hulk Mutant.

And next to the creature were a few lines of small letters. Looking at the words, it appeared to be genetic information from creatures used as Hulk mutant material.

‘It’s hard to read because the letters are all broken.’

There were only a few legible words, and everything else was broken, as if there were errors.

“What’s broken?”

“The broken part is the defense system laid down by beings higher than Pyrrha Eleven. I am impenetrable.”

The only higher being of Pyrrha Eleven is the Great Leader. He must have filtered the rock.

While I was thinking about what the broken letters meant, the hologram screen changed. The newly displayed screen was two videos.

“I looked into who the creature or intelligence might be responsible for my memories. As a result, we were able to confirm the following records.”

As soon as the guy finished speaking, the first video played.

On the screen, a reptilian human with insect characteristics was seen in several test tubes.

‘Cold Blood?’

Since they all looked the same, they all seemed to be clones. I saw a small name starting with P under the test tube, but it passed quickly.

As soon as the first video ended, the second video started.

Dozens of corpses that appeared to be cold blood clones were lying on a cold metal plate. A machine approached and removed the corpses’ brains and transferred them to the Screamer machine behind it.

Among the dozens of screamer machines, only one wriggled. Various mechanical chips were implanted into the brain that activated the Screamer machine. Everything else was discarded.

The brain, half replaced by a machine, was covered with a metal skull with a number printed on top.

The number was 111.

“That’s you.”

“yes. I was an experiment. “Out of all the clones, I was the only one to succeed in the experiment.”

Only then did I realize why he had lost his mind.

He was shocked to see for himself how he was made.

‘…It has to be that way.’

The guy who was a fusion of machine and organism was developing a new self. Pyrrha declaring to Eleven that she was special must have been part of that change. There, he realized that he was no different from this ship, so his thoughts were greatly shaken.

‘hmm.’

There are many science fiction works in which AI is highly developed and awakens its ego. Many characters are conflicted about whether they are just programmed machines or independent individuals with autonomy.

Although it is a slightly different case, PS-111’s concerns can be seen as being in the same vein. Who am I. In other words, it is a question about the essence.

‘It’s a question I don’t dare answer, but…’

I thought for a moment and said to him.

“Can you tell whose clone that Coldblood is?”

“Due to the defense system, it is impossible to confirm everything.”

“Then let’s start from there.”

“What do you mean?”

“To find out who the cold blood that makes up your brain is. I will help you.”

If you like things like monsters or creatures, you inevitably come across a variety of science fiction stories. The suggestions I just mentioned are the result of what I saw at the time.

‘He unconsciously thinks that brain is close to his essence.’

This guy contained a lot of the Sea Demon’s genes, to the point where he was injected with psychic power by No. 26. Quite a few genes from other organisms were also included.

However, more attention is being paid to the owner of the brain, that is, the cold blood clone. I guess he subconsciously decided that that was having a big impact on his thoughts.

In that case, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to follow in the footsteps of the original clone. If he knows which of the elements that make up his ego are important, he will be able to reflect on himself.

‘…I’m not sure, though.’

In reality, I am not a major in biology or neuroscience. I have no idea how his consciousness and thoughts are formed and move. I’m just saying this based on the media I’ve seen.

Fortunately, my suggestion seemed to pique his interest. After hearing my suggestion, the camera lens of the guy enlarged and looked at me.

Eventually, the guy nodded his head slightly.

“Aimov’s proposal is an interesting approach. “We will carefully consider this method.”

“I’m glad.”

As always, he had an expressionless face, but he seemed satisfied with his conversation with me.

The guy who deactivated the hologram by sending a signal to the cable connected to his spine spoke in passing.

“Is there anything you need? “If you tell me, I will listen to anything.”

After hearing what he said, I remembered the purpose of coming to the situation room.

“Please check when Pyrrha Eleven requested support and what kind of response was received.”

“You mean requesting assistance?”

“If the support fleet is coming, we need to know when.”

“Please wait a moment.”

After hearing my request, he closed his eyes and began searching the ship’s computer.

The spine that protruded from the body tissue of my back trembled. Light flashed as electrical signals passed through the multiple cables connected to the spine.

“The request for support was made five weeks ago now. “The story is that Pyrrha Eleven has suffered significant damage, which has disrupted mission performance and made it difficult to communicate.”

“Five weeks ago? “What does it say about the reason for the damage?”

“Unusually, that part is not separately recorded. “It is assumed that Pyrrha Eleven hid it.”

The Machine Committee’s androids possess advanced intelligence, making it very easy to deceive others.

However, I did not understand why he behaved like that even towards the top committee members, who could be said to be his colleagues. Even in situations where support is requested.

“Afterwards, there was no contact from Pyrrha Eleven, perhaps because the damage was being repaired, but a request for support was made again 32 hours ago.”

“It’s time to fight at Gallagon’s Lair.”

“yes. “We attached and sent the information that had been delivered before the screamers’ communications were blocked.”

Since I didn’t use any of my unique characteristics at the time, it’s impossible for anyone to know my full strength. However, I was caught because of my relationship with Gallagon, that is, the fact that I had friends. When they fight me in the future, they will come fully prepared.

“Is there any communication from over there?”

“Please wait a moment.”

He checked the records saved on the computer again. It took quite some time this time, perhaps because it was difficult to neutralize the defense system for messages received other than those sent.

Has it been about 30 minutes?

The guy opened his eyes.

“There was a big problem. Amov. “It is said that Europa Two departed for this planet with a support fleet three weeks ago.”

“what?”

“The elite fleet of Nemea Five Red Tail Eight Arrow Nine participated in the support fleet.”

When I heard that, my heart sank.

If you already left three weeks ago, you will arrive here within a few days from today.

‘It could arrive as early as tomorrow!’

If it is a reconnaissance fleet under the support fleet, we cannot rule out the possibility that it will arrive tomorrow. I urgently asked the guy.

“How long do you think it will take?”

“Assuming we utilize an engine equivalent to this ship, the advance force will arrive in 18 hours.”

“Check if the ship can depart.”

“All right.”

I can’t use Nightmare Horizon this time. This ship is so large that it takes quite a while to erode. If the enemy arrives early, I cannot respond in any way.

So, I have to leave the control to him and prepare for any emergency.

After giving him an order, I hurried to the storage room and woke up the kids.

｢Big baby, are you done?｣

｢What?｣｢What?｣｢What?｣

｢What on earth are you looking like… Oh, this is your new appearance.｣

[Zuz zuzu zuzu zu zuzuzu (That’s what’s important right now) No)]

No. 26 asks if growth is over, and Aadhai has just woken up and has a dazed attitude. Heavenly Mother trembled as if she was not used to my new appearance.

I quickly explained the situation to the guys.

｢The four Supreme Council members are coming here?｣

[Zuzuzu Zuzuzuzu Zuzu Zuzu (Additional Grand Leaders can also come)]

The Mother of Heaven immediately understood my words and opened her amber eyes wide.

“What are you going to do? If there are players involved, it will be difficult for us to win now.」

[Zuzuzuzu zuzuzu zuzu (We will not fight this time)]

If there are two Supreme Council members, we will do our best, but it will be difficult with four. Moreover, if a player intervenes, it is a sure defeat.

‘Even if I survive somehow…’

These guys here will lose everything, including the newly acquired Gallagons. Losing the hard-earned Gallagons once is enough.

I turned my gaze to Adhai.

[Zuzuzu Zuzu Zuzuzuzuzu Zuzuzuzu (Go to the nest and bring all the Gallagons)]

｢Brothers｣｢Together｣｢Leave?｣

｢You sure?｣

[Zuzuzu Zuzuzuzu (Okay. It’s time to move. )]

The time has finally come to leave this ice planet.