Fallen Chronicles

Chapter 225 Chapter 225: Emergency Squad ?

The well-developed and mature weapons industry, the virtually non-existent firearm management laws, and the booming prosthetic technology have all contributed to the simple and honest customs of the Dream City.

Disagreements are settled with fists instead of words, and with submachine guns instead of pistols, reflecting the high respect that the people of the Dream City have for each other.

It is in such an environment that the highly developed pharmaceutical industry has thrived.

And 'Emergency Squad' is a leader in this field.

After Tia's words, Renji returned to his seat, patiently waiting for the medical insurance process to begin. As someone who accepted the invitation to become an official employee of Kael Technology, he could enjoy the "Silver Level" membership insurance package.

For scholars from Sin City like Keyji, who were unwilling to switch jobs, they were only eligible for the most basic insurance package.

The costs for these medical insurance packages were all covered by Kael Technology. Despite being a free benefit, many scholars felt it was a waste of time, as they were eager to start researching "Brand Technology."

It was only after Caroline, the leader of the group, spoke that these scholars were forced to stay and accept the insurance.

Soon after, there was a commotion outside the building. Three to four medical vehicles with the "Red Cross" symbol parked at the entrance of Kael Technology's building.

These medical vehicles didn't drive but flew in, their hovering jet devices slowly deactivating as the hovercraft landed smoothly. The doors opened, and out stepped not only the staff of the 'Emergency Squad' but also a group of... nurses?

Renji had already narrowed his eyes at the sight of these nurses from a distance, and Eileen next to him was also a bit surprised. When the Emergency Squad's personnel officially entered the guest hall, closing the distance, Eileen was thoroughly convinced and couldn't help but tug at Renji's clothes vigorously.

"Doctor, these people feel... a bit like '86', don't they?" whispered Eileen to Renji, echoing the thoughts of many scholars from Sin City in the hall, all their gazes focusing on the group of nurses.

To be precise, they were maid nurses.

[Travelers from Sin City, hello and welcome. Thank you for choosing the insurance service of 'Emergency Squad'. We are committed to serving your health with the most advanced medical equipment and the best doctors in the Dream City. No matter where you are in the Dream City, we promise that as soon as we receive your distress signal, members of the Emergency Squad will reach you within fifteen minutes to safeguard your life]

The leader of the Emergency Squad, even in attire, was different from ordinary people, resembling a doctor who just stepped out of an emergency room. Clad in a tightly sealed disinfection suit and a helmet with multiple electronic eyes, obscuring the face, the voice addressing Renji and other scholars from Sin City was electronically synthesized.

This is why, in contrast, the nurses dressed in "maid outfits" stood out even more.

[Please allow me to introduce the composition of our Emergency Squad to all of you]

As the leader spoke, groups of five maid nurses, like machines obeying commands, stepped forward in unison.

[The Emergency Squad typically consists of three combat members, one medical staff, and one logistics personnel, making a total of five people per team. Countless teams like this remain online 24/7]

Many scholars from Sin City were quite surprised to hear that in a medical team, there was only one doctor but three combat members, as they did not have a deep understanding of the Mechanical Alliance.

[Please be assured about the personnel arrangement. This is the best team configuration we have concluded after a long period of exploration. Often, the health problems our customers encounter are caused by external factors. The three team members equipped with combat prosthetics are capable of handling most external threats that are within the scope of your insurance package.]

Simply speaking might not have been very illustrative, so the leader then showed the scholars a short promotional video about the 'Emergency Squad'. From the video, the scholars finally understood what these so-called "external factors" meant.

Gang clashes, terrorist attacks, cyborg crazies, corporate wars, and government's unlawful enforcement – if you're harmed by any of these, regardless of the perpetrator, the Emergency Squad will rescue you from the "enemy" amidst gunfire and bombardments.

[No matter how terrible the situation you encounter, you can absolutely trust them. They will never retreat a bit, even in the most complex environments. Each of them will perform their duty to the fullest, even if it means sacrificing themselves to ensure the customer's safety]

[Of course, if your emergency is due to a natural cause like a sudden illness, that's even better. Even though we only have one doctor, it has recorded all medical knowledge. It alone can provide comprehensive treatment comparable to an emergency room, rescuing you from the brink of death.]

"Hold on, recorded? And why do you keep using 'they' for these individuals? Are you saying that the members of the Emergency Squad are actually..." A scholar couldn't help but ask at this point.

The leader nodded in response.

[That's right. Each one of them is an intelligent mechanical life form, more commonly known as a bionic person. They are modeled after the highest intelligent life form 'Zero,' so you don't need to worry about their performance or their safety and well-being]

The leader of the Emergency Squad's synthesized electronic voice echoed in the ears of each scholar from Sin City.

[For intelligent mechanical life forms, the body is just a tool. As long as the consciousness chips stored in the company's database are not destroyed, they do not experience death. Any physical death for them is just temporary]

[Similarly, you don't have to worry about any ethical or legal disputes arising on the Emergency Squad. You don't need to view them through human eyes. Intelligent mechanical life forms have their own set of 'world rules']

After a brief introduction of the 'Emergency Squad', it was time for Tia from Kael Technology to individually insure the scholars from Sin City.

The process of insurance was not complex. It only required Tia to provide the relevant documents, followed by facial recognition by the scholars themselves, and then the data was entered into the Emergency Squad's company database.

During this time, some scholars showed interest in the bionic members of the Emergency Squad, gathering around them. Among the crowd, Eileen was also seen observing.

Having seen '86' before, Eileen had developed a strong interest in these Emergency Squad members who looked similar to '86'.

And to be honest, the girl didn't really like the leader's earlier statement, feeling somewhat uncomfortable with the implication that the lives of intelligent mechanical beings were somewhat less significant.

However, later, when Eileen discovered that these battlefield nurses did not possess emotional thinking like '86', but only cold, logical reasoning, and that conversing with them was like talking to a computer or using a search engine, she nodded in her heart, confirming that they were only similar in appearance to '86', and completely different in every other aspect.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Renji turned to Keyji.

"Why don't you go and get insured by Tia?"

"Heh, no rush, I'll wait until everyone else has gone," the young man replied to Renji with a mysterious smile.

Getting insured by the Emergency Squad was the consultant group's final activity for the day. The night had deepened, and it was past ten o'clock. After hurriedly getting insured, many scholars left with their assistants and researchers, heading to the hotel prepared by Kael Technology.

While Renji and Eileen were observing those battlefield maids, most of the consultants in the VIP room had already left, with only the last dozen or so remaining.

"So what do you plan to do?"

"Of course, I want to win one back for Sin City!" Keyji spoke righteously, his face full of a sense of mission.

Renji looked at this rich second-generation with newfound respect, curious, "Win one back? How do you plan to do that?"

"Hmph, since Kael Technology is poaching people from Sin City, as a citizen of Sin City, I must poach someone from them too! Brother Renji, don't try to persuade me, I've made up my mind. Before I leave, I must win over this Miss Tia!"

Renji: "…"

"I advise you it's better not to do that."

"Why?"

"I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."

After saying this, Renji, seeing that Eileen had finished her observation and was waving at him, got up from his seat to leave, leaving Keyji standing there, confused.

'What does he mean?'

'Could it be that he's worried Tia is from the Mechanical Alliance and won't get along with someone from Sin City?'

Keyji immediately shook his head, feeling slightly offended, thinking that Renji was underestimating him. After all, he, Keyji, was quite the charming prince. Was there any woman he couldn't win over?

'This time, the glory of Sin City would be upheld by me!'

As Keyji was secretly planning how to pursue this real-life beautiful researcher, Renji had already approached Tia with Eileen.