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Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 666: Section 661 - Beheaded
Born with combat abilities that rank them at the very top amongst the various breeds of the Dragon Clan, the space-series Spatial Silver Dragons never show courtesy to those of their kin who commit misdeeds—they often execute delinquent dragons on the spot.
The Silver Dragon Race is inherently rigid and conservative, not adept at adapting, preferring to follow rules and procedures meticulously, always emphasizing proper protocol, which makes them most suitable for the role of law enforcement within the Dragon Clan.
They are the perfect stern-faced enforcers, and this generation's Dragon King, well, is also stern-faced... This truly is a tragedy amongst dragons.
If it weren't for the fact that the Dragon Clan now has to abide by the laws and various regulations of the Silan Dynasty like other Intelligent Species, otherwise, the Dragon Clan might have really been in trouble!
Currently, most of the radio communications in Nandu City have been heavily disrupted by the Rebel Army, even the "Heritage Modules" with their built-in communication features that the Metallic Dragons possessed were not spared, leaving Yilan unable to contact Sky Dragon City and call for the uncles and aunts of the Law Enforcement Team to come and slay this adult Metallic Dragon without a "Heritage Module".
An adult Metallic Dragon without a "Heritage Module" is almost indistinguishable from one that is viciously paralyzed, and it is completely justified to execute it on the spot.
Yilan thought so, and of course, the Silver Dragons naturally share the same sentiment.
Chen Fei's Psi Skill "Plane Communication System" was not affected by the communication jamming, and it could even temporarily authorize other communication equipment to act as a communication relay for a short distance.
"I just need to grant authorization, and I can help you break through the communications blockade! 'Adam', move quickly to a point ten meters away at four o'clock."
He multitasked, conversing with Yilan while keeping an eye on the adult Metallic Dragon.
The Mechanical Dragon retreated rapidly to the right rear, and the "Light Distortion" Magic Array simultaneously took effect, creating a visual deception with an error of about two meters.
The adult Metallic Dragon fell for it, charging ferociously only to miss its target and gouge out a large pit in the ground, which it angrily dug deeper.
Fortunately, Chen Fei and the artificial intelligence AI "Adam" reacted promptly. If they had been too slow to evade, the large pit on the ground might have appeared on the Mechanical Dragon, possibly even threatening the cockpit.
Neither Chen Fei nor Yilan, even though they were making a monkey out of the adult Metallic Dragon, ever underestimated its combat power, which was enough to inflict lethal damage on both dragon and rider.
Better safe than sorry. A moment's carelessness and both Chen Xiao'er and Yilan might have met their end right there.
Yilan exclaimed in surprise, "Can you really do that?"
Chen Fei used his special ability to replicate a palm-sized universal industrial control machine, crammed a compiled version of the artificial intelligence AI "Adam" into its storage, integrating the system platform and applications, and the Mechanical Dragon tossed it toward the female Metallic Dragon with a flick of its tail.
"Catch!"
This industrial control machine was more convenient than direct authorization, allowing for a variety of extensible multipurpose functions based on "Adam".
"Huh? What's this?"
The female Metallic Dragon caught the palm-sized brick-shaped object with her tail, as agile as a claw, and because the battle was not over, she scanned it briefly before absorbing it into her body.
Metallic Dragons lack spiritual power and cannot use alchemy storage artifacts of the space series, but they can use their bodies as containers to store items that do not exceed their own size. Although not as versatile as the space series alchemy storage artifacts, once something is stored inside their bodies, it cannot be stolen by anyone.
"This is a custom AI unit, powered by 12V DC, with an integrated crystal energy block and data port, using the TCP data protocol."
Not only did Chen Fei equip the miniature universal industrial control machine with a crystal energy block, he also added a "Mind Brand" Spell Array.
Although it was an old technology, the patent had long expired, meaning the old device had undergone constant modifications and upgrades to the point where there were hardly any flaws left, making it very reliable.
Following Chen Fei's instructions, Yilan tried using the universal industrial control machine she had absorbed as a relay, and sure enough, she managed to restore communication with the outside world, and the transmission speed was quite fast, although the signal source was clearly directed at the position of the Mechanical Dragon.
"Connection successful!"
The "Heritage Module" of the Metallic Dragon Race surprisingly had excellent compatibility with the universal industrial control machine provided by Chen Fei, docking with virtually no issues and enhancing the functionality of the "Heritage Module".
"Yilan! 'Adam 2333' at your service!"
The female Metallic Dragon thus gained a highly intelligent AI assistant.
Since the artificial intelligence AI "Adam" surrendered its underlying core control key, besides Chen Fei's "Adam", all other compiled versions automatically received numbers, such as "Adam 0001", "Adam 0002"... To date, the number of other "Adams" hadn't exceeded four digits, and the numbering was also temporarily limited to four digits.
Only Chen Fei's "Adam" was without a number, symbolizing origin 0000, and also had monitoring and management rights over the other compiled bodies, because the underlying core control key was not given out lightly.
"Dialing emergency number 911-110!"
Since it was voice operated, it was extremely easy to use; Yilan immediately dialed the exclusive hotline number of the "Sky Dragon City" Law Enforcement Team.
The call was connected immediately.
"This is 'Sky Dragon City' Law Enforcement Team, Metallic Dragon Yilan speaking. May I help you?"
The hotline support was not a dragon but a human, who efficiently confirmed the identity of the calling dragon.
Outsourcing third-party services is common in commercial areas for two reasons: it is cost-effective and the Dragon Race does not have enough personnel, making human customer service groups the perfect fit.
"This is the Suburbs of Nandu City on Zilu Continent, near the Ground Portal Gate Management Substation. A deranged adult Metallic Dragon has been spotted; it lacks a 'Heritage Module'. Requesting emergency support."
Taking advantage of the distraction caused by Chen Fei's Mechanical Dragon to the adult Metallic Dragon, Yilan hurriedly reported the situation to the hotline support of the Law Enforcement Team.
"Metallic Dragon Yilan, your information has been registered. It is expected that law enforcement will arrive at your location within 5 minutes."
The customer service staff clacked away at the keyboard, beginning to submit the dispatch request, melding the incoming call information and location into one smooth process without the need for further confirmation.
The 911-110 hotline designed specifically for the Dragon Clan typically responds instantly, never considering whether it might be a false report.
There are separate procedures for dealing with false reports. There are rules for everything, and the enforcement team's best skill is implementing them—those who accept them are dragged out for a beating, those who don't are hung up for one.
After ending the call, the female Metallic Dragon Yilan shouted at Chen Fei, "It's taken care of! Just hold on for at most 5 more minutes!"
Apart from a small number of Psychic Illusion Dragons, most members of the law enforcement team are Spatial Silver Dragons who can use Spatial magic to rend the fabric of space and traverse great distances; they could arrive in an instant, no matter how far, perhaps in the very next second.
"Five minutes? Got it!"
The Mechanical Dragon relied on a Magic Array and a continuous output of Crystal Energy to maintain its current combat power. Chen Fei glanced at the Crystal Energy reserves: 83% remaining, so holding on for another 5 minutes shouldn't be stressful.
"Come on, you big dummy!"
Yilan's forehead again emitted a Laser Beam, luring the adult Metallic Dragon over.
This adult dragon was incredibly stupid, easily distracted by any blow; it's a wonder how it managed to live for a thousand years.
Taking advantage of the situation, Chen Fei's Mechanical Dragon increased the distance between them. He wasn't as tough as Yilan—if he took a harsh blow from the adult dragon, his little life might well be over!
The adult Metallic Dragon lunged at Yilan, and its back of the head took another hit from a 152; lucky for it that its head was solid inside, devoid of brains, otherwise the blow would have knocked even a dog's brain out.
"Look over here!"
Chen Fei found another sizable rock, weighing three to five hundred pounds, ready to pack the opponent a solid iron-core big bun.
"Kill, kill, I'll kill you..."
The adult Metallic Dragon repeated the monotonous threat in a fit of impotent rage.
Just then, its movements halted without warning, and it turned its head to look in another direction. Even as Yilan's Laser Beam hit it, it seemed not to notice, lacking the painful howling response it had before.
"Die, die, you all must die!"
This bizarre state lasted only two or three seconds. As if it had finally come to its senses, the adult Metallic Dragon muttered to itself, flapping its massive Blade Wings, its body soaring into the air. It abandoned Yilan and Chen Fei and flew off into the distance.
"Hey, don't run!"
Yilan was about to pursue when Chen Fei's Mechanical Dragon intercepted her.
"Don't chase a defeated enemy; we couldn't finish it off even if we caught it!"
To restrain the adult Metallic Dragon together with Yilan, Chen Fei and "Adam" had nearly exhausted all their tricks, pulling out all the stops.
Without a Tactical-Level Weapon like the Dragon Slayer Missile on hand, killing the adult Metallic Dragon was no easy task.
For a young dragon and a conceptually designed (immature) Combat Mobility Armor to have maintained the situation until now was quite an achievement.
Had the adult dragon had any wits, Chen Fei and Yilan would have immediately fallen into a fierce and perilous fight. The opponent's stupidity was indeed a huge help.
"It's the sound of a Dragon Flute. Why would there be a Dragon Flute?"
The female Metallic Dragon Yilan muttered to herself, puzzled.
She didn't activate her innate "Void Magnetic Field" flight ability and give chase; instead, she obediently stayed on the ground with Chen Fei, watching the adult Metallic Dragon disappear quickly from view.
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Suddenly, a silver light burst forth from behind the Mechanical Dragon as a Silver Dragon covered in silver scales rapidly materialized.
"Where's the adult Metallic Dragon? Huh? What the hell is this!"
The next second, the head of the Mechanical Dragon fell off, revealing a mirror-smooth cut.
"..."
The female Metallic Dragon Yilan stared at the decapitated Mechanical Dragon, feeling a torrent of emotions racing through her heart.
"Uhh, where's my head?"
Chen Fei suddenly noticed a change in his field of vision and found himself looking at the Mechanical Dragon's body from a bizarre angle, along with the Silver Dragon not far behind it.
The realization struck...
What the heck!
My head's been lopped off!!!