TROA) Meeting Part 2 (Patreon)

“We also need to get proper heating set up in the agricultural levels. As long as we do not lose any of our food sources, we will be fine, but I also feel that this cold weather might be a means of fishing us out.” I had a nagging feeling in the back of my mind that was telling me that this was also a ploy by the damn robots.

“What do you mean?” My mother asked in confusion. I could understand where she was coming from. It seems strange to use cold weather as a means of finding humans, but it was one that would work well.

“What is the one thing humans will need when dealing with the cold?” I asked.

My mother realized it immediately. “Heat. I mean, we were just talking about it. But heat is also very easily detectable.”

“Exactly. I would say we will soon be under heavy attack once the second wave starts, and I feel it will start any day now. Once the heating systems are in place, our lives will be in our own hands. They will detect us easily with their superior technology. We do not have a way to block heat signatures. Or at least we do not have a way to block them that they can not detect. So, we will need to work on this. 

“Until then, we will need our people to always keep an eye out for intrusions in our defense perimeter. If any cameras go out, set off the alarm right away. Even a false alarm is better than being full out attacked.” I would rather always be on alert than be destroyed when no one was looking. A single mistake could cause the fall of humanity. I have no idea how many shelters are intact, but I do know that if we can continue to hold out and keep perfecting our weapons based on the materials each robot drops, then we might just be able to really push through until we can defeat our enemies.

Humanity is really like a cockroach. We are able to use our innovation to push through any disaster. In history, humanity has almost been destroyed many times. But they survived and continued on, spreading and innovating until they reached where they were before the apocalypse. But I know one thing is for sure. As long as I am here, nothing will happen to this base. I have people here I love. I will not let them die on me again. These fucking replicators will need to walk over my dead body if they wish to kill my loved ones.

“Alright, we do not have any more time for pointless things. We all know what needs to be done. So let’s get it done now!” After saying this, I got up, pressed a button on my teleporter, and disappeared.

When I reappeared, I was in my hidden farming location. Thousands of scavengers could be seen below me, creating more of their own kind. “My precious xp, please give me some levels.”

[You Defeated A Hexa-Scavenger bot]

[Experience Points Gained….]

[Level Up!]

[Level Up!]

[Level Up!]

[Level Up!]

[Reached Level 20: Realm Advancement Now Enabled]

[Please Choose from the following realms]

[High Human]

[Synth Human]

[Astral Human]

“Oh?” I looked at the choices in front of me with interest. I never expected to hit level 20 so quickly, nor did I expect that I would suddenly be advancing a realm. But it seems High Humans were not normal mortals but an actual realm above mortals. “Let’s see what each is….”

High Human: A human who has bypassed the bounds of the mortal realm and can live up to 10,000 years. Has high intelligence and can harness the powers of psions to create elemental attacks. 

“So basically, they can cast a fucking fireball? So magic?” I frowned slightly before skipping to the next. The last thing I want to be is a High Human. They sound like arrogant assholes from what I have heard about them.

Synth Human: A human who has left its mortal body and carries a synthetic one made of robotic and synthetic materials. Can live forever and is able to upgrade their body to be more powerful.

“So basically a cyborg….” I pursed my lips. This was not too bad, but I worried about the effects of having a cyborg-type body when the enemy is a replicator.

Astral Human: A human who has been infused with Astral Energy. Can wield powers of the cosmos. They have high intelligence and are able to grow stronger by stealing the energy of their opponents, biological or mechanical….

“Oh, ho? Now, this seems quite interesting. Just the name Astral Energy already has me intrigued. If I can gain access to this astral energy and understand what it is, then maybe we can put up a better fight against the replicators.” I sat down and pondered this thought. The idea of a cyborg-type body was also not bad, but I think having access to astral energy is too good to pass up. 

“I guess I will choose you!” I reached out and pressed the button for Astral Human….

[Now commencing realm advancement. Please be cautioned, extreme pain is possible….]

“Oh fuck! AHHHHHHH!”