Exploring The System

As Avon examined the battery cells, he couldn't help but think, "Interesting, so that's what the battery cells do. System, what is my current energy consumption?"

[The host requires 2 units of energy to sustain their cybernetics. However, the cost will increase as you acquire higher-tier parts and use skills.]

"Ah, I see," Avon said. "So with my current energy capacity, I can last for almost 25 days without using any skills. By the way, what would happen if I ran out of energy?"

[The host would be unable to use their fused parts and would need to be recharged before being operational again.]

As the door creaked open, a nurse walked in and noticed Avon walking around. "Sir, you need to rest in bed and avoid moving around," she said.

"Apologies, I just couldn't resist getting up. By the way, when will I be discharged?" asked Avon.

"If your vitals remain stable, you can be discharged tomorrow, sir," replied the nurse before leaving the room.

Avon thought to himself, "Hmm, she didn't seem to notice the cybernetics in my eyes."

[That is because of the skill Hide Components Host.]

"That's a relief, but I can't wait to get discharged and start hunting beasts to get stronger," Avon thought, as he explored other functions. He noticed the Scrap Multiplier card and asked the system, "Hey system, what is this scrap?"

[Scrap is the currency of the system and has many uses such as buying parts, skills, upgrading existing parts, and many more.]

"How do I obtain scrap?" asked Avon.

[Scrap can be obtained by decomposing high-tier pieces of technology or your old cybernetic parts which I would advise against doing.] cautioned the system.

Avon nodded, taking note of the system's advice. "I see, I'll keep that in mind," he replied. "But what if I need scrap urgently? Is there any other way to obtain it?"

[Yes, there is a way to obtain scrap quickly, but it comes with risks. You can take on missions from the system and earn scrap as a reward. However, these missions can be dangerous, and there's no guarantee that you'll come out unscathed.]

Avon considered the system's warning. He knew he was already taking a risk by having cybernetic enhancements, but the idea of earning scrap quickly intrigued him. "I'll take my chances," he said. "What kind of missions are available?"

[None currently as you are still level 1.]

"That sucks, guess I have to wait till tomorrow before I can do anything."

But unknown to Avon, the Awakener Society was having a massive uproar. This was because of a recent attack by a group of powerful beasts that had breached their defenses. The Society was in desperate need of capable hunters to help defend their territory and were willing to pay handsome amounts of credits for their services. Then there was also the death of the legendary Scorching Metal Blacksmith who was renowned for his weapons, has been murdered.

As Avon examined the battery cells, he couldn't help but think, "Interesting, so that's what the battery cells do. System, what is my current energy consumption?"

[The host requires 2 units of energy to sustain their cybernetics. However, the cost will increase as you acquire higher-tier parts and use skills.]

"Ah, I see," Avon said. "So with my current energy capacity, I can last for almost 25 days without using any skills. By the way, what would happen if I ran out of energy?"

[The host would be unable to use their fused parts and would need to be recharged before being operational again.]

As the door creaked open, a nurse walked in and noticed Avon walking around. "Sir, you need to rest in bed and avoid moving around," she said.

"Apologies, I just couldn't resist getting up. By the way, when will I be discharged?" asked Avon.

"If your vitals remain stable, you can be discharged tomorrow, sir," replied the nurse before leaving the room.

Avon thought to himself, "Hmm, she didn't seem to notice the cybernetics in my eyes."

[That is because of the skill Hide Components Host.]

"That's a relief, but I can't wait to get discharged and start hunting beasts to get stronger," Avon thought, as he explored other functions. He noticed the Scrap Multiplier card and asked the system, "Hey system, what is this scrap?"

[Scrap is the currency of the system and has many uses such as buying parts, skills, upgrading existing parts, and many more.]

"How do I obtain scrap?" asked Avon.

[Scrap can be obtained by decomposing high-tier pieces of technology or your old cybernetic parts which I would advise against doing.] cautioned the system.

Avon nodded, taking note of the system's advice. "I see, I'll keep that in mind," he replied. "But what if I need scrap urgently? Is there any other way to obtain it?"

[Yes, there is a way to obtain scrap quickly, but it comes with risks. You can take on missions from the system and earn scrap as a reward. However, these missions can be dangerous, and there's no guarantee that you'll come out unscathed.]

Avon considered the system's warning. He knew he was already taking a risk by having cybernetic enhancements, but the idea of earning scrap quickly intrigued him. "I'll take my chances," he said. "What kind of missions are available?"

[None currently as you are still level 1.]

"That sucks, guess I have to wait till tomorrow before I can do anything." Avon nodded, taking note of the system's advice. He was determined to become a skilled hunter and learn all there was to know about the system.

As he waited, Avon couldn't help but overhear the hushed conversations of the nurses and doctors in the hallway. Their words were cryptic, but he could make out the mention of a recent attack on the Awakener Society and the death of the legendary Scorching Metal Blacksmith. Avon's ears perked up at the sound of these events, and he couldn't help but wonder what was going on.

Memories of his grandfather, who had been called the Scorching Metal Blacksmith by the Dragon Fiend, flooded his mind. Avon had always known his grandfather as a simple man who lived in the slums, but these new revelations made him question everything. "If Grandpa had such a big background, then why did he live in the slums, and what even is the corporeal engine?" Avon pondered, lost in his thoughts.

As he floated in his sea of contemplation, Avon gradually drifted off to sleep, his mind teeming with the secrets that awaited him. The next morning, he eagerly anticipated his discharge from the hospital so he could start exploring the world and become stronger by hunting beasts to earn scrap. After the doctor checked his vitals and cleared him, Avon stepped outside, taking in a deep breath of fresh air. The sun shone brightly, and the birds chirped merrily. Avon walked down the bustling streets, reveling in the sights and sounds. With his X-1 Precision Lens, he could even discern the fine details of the birds' feathers.

Determined to gain a head start and upgrade himself, Avon headed to his grandfather's workshop to decompose any remaining items into scrap. Along the way, he noticed a group of people gathered around a notice board. Curious, he approached and realized that it was full of job postings from the Awakener Society. The society was in need of hunters to defend their territory against the powerful beasts that had breached their defenses. The rewards offered were substantial, including a significant amount of money and beast weapons.

Avon considered the opportunity to take on these missions after his visit to the workshop. His anticipation grew as he jogged with a speed that would have put the fastest runner of 300 years ago to shame.