Receiving this notification indicated that his friend had finally put an end to the lives of those two Astrylites. It was surprisingly quick; he supposed it took the task of sampling too literally, and he could imagine the bloody scene that had unfolded in the capsule room.
With an indifferent expression towards the death of those two beings, he checked his user interface and noticed that his experience had reached four hundred and twenty points.
He wondered what benefits he would get from reaching level one; he hoped it would be something really useful.
After all, some of the things the system had provided him with so far were questionable. From an antimatter core that he still had to find a way to repair, to the evolutionary workbench just a few meters away from him. Although its utility for separating minerals was undeniable, at that moment it was not so necessary, since all the materials he needed were already refined.
There was the possibility of improving it, but for the moment, it was impossible...
However, not everything was negative, as the stealth exoskeleton and the biomass saber turned out to be really useful.
Kraynnor set aside these matters and focused on the weapon in front of him.
First, there were the circuits, clearly superconductors, the best he had ever seen in his life. In his time, humanity had created various superconductive circuits, but this one was totally different, much better, almost like the difference between a candle lantern and an electric street lamp.
It was a technological leap impossible to overcome for a Type Zero civilization; even with the knowledge granted by the system, he saw it as something beyond his reach.
If he wasn't mistaken, although the circuits didn't generate plasma, they allowed the crystals to have the necessary energy to generate plasma in a stable, efficient, and temperature-controlled manner. Without hesitation, he began to disconnect them quite easily. Unlike the exterior, the interior was completely detachable without the need for specific tools. He was lucky that they were not permanently integrated into the crystal.
As he did so, the crystals with a slight violet glow began to dim until they became semi-transparent.
These crystals had a prismatic shape with flat faces and defined angles, allowing them to concentrate and direct the generated energy more efficiently. At least that's what Kraynnor assumed.
There were a total of three small crystals arranged in a triangle.
Taking one in his hand, he observed that its interior also contained piezoelectric materials, which probably generated electricity to power the plasma generation and maintenance process.
Of course, the arsenal was not limited to just that; the interior of the weapon housed a network of microsensors, totaling around fifty in total. Each of them had dimensions of just a few cubic millimeters, ensuring that they occupied minimal space within the weapon.
Kraynnor immediately grasped their purpose when he remembered their intact state during the intense pressure in the mining tower. While materials played a crucial role, it made sense for there to be a system that regulated internal pressure. If his suspicions were correct, then these microsensors could also be responsible for adjusting the temperature, thus protecting the weapon's materials from deterioration caused by the high plasma temperature.
Like the crystal and circuits, he also removed them from the casing with ease.
Half an hour had passed, and he still had to remove the energy generator, the activation and control system, and the firing mechanism.
He was fortunate that his journey to the Amazon had passed without incident, giving him the time he needed to engage in other activities. Now he had the option to leave the ship and search for alien creatures, but he decided to prioritize one task over the other.
The speed at which he had arrived was due to the relatively short duration of the journey.
After all, they were traveling at Mach ten, which meant that considering he was nearly seven thousand kilometers from the Amazon just half an hour ago, it was natural that the journey would be brief.
From the outside, his ship was hidden among the dense canopy of the forest, camouflaged by lush vegetation and sheltered by ancient trees. Its vast silhouette merged with the environment, enhanced by its two anti-detection systems, making it practically invisible unless a keen observer examined it at close range.
However, if someone were to do so, they could only attribute it to bad luck, as it was literally in the middle of nowhere...
Kraynnor held in his hand the energy generator that gave life to the plasma crystal. He carefully observed its design and structure, marveling at the complexity and precision of the engineering he held between his fingers. The generator, with its compact shape and futuristic lines, radiated a sense of power and potential, reminding him of the destructive power that this small thing possessed.
Although he doubted the type of energy it used, he concluded that it was imbued with quantum energy. This type of energy was very difficult to produce, but it was still much simpler than generating energy from antimatter.
Kraynnor placed the generator on the table and began to dismantle the other parts of the weapon until, after another ten minutes, everything was scattered.
"I need some assistants," said Kraynnor. In response, three androids entered the workshop and lined up in front of him, awaiting orders. Cognitron X-12 had coordinated their arrival while he continued the murky work in the capsule room.
[Master, what request do you have for us?]
One of the androids asked. Each of them had their own artificial intelligence, although they were all quite simple.
The rest was straightforward; he instructed them to use the three-dimensional scanner and molecular disassembly nanorobots. However, disappointment came when none of the devices managed to fulfill their function. The scanner, despite its advanced technology, was limited by the exotic molecular properties of the plasma weapon materials, challenging its scrutiny capacity.
The quantum principles on which the scanner relied proved ineffective against the complexity of the molecular structure of the materials.
Subsequently, the molecular disassembly nanorobots, despite their ability to break down each component of an object into its most fundamental elements, were hindered by the unique properties of the weapon materials. Their attempts to dismantle the weapon met resistance, as the materials responded unpredictably to their manipulations, thwarting any effort to separate their components.
"...Well, it seems it's time to improve them," Kraynnor set aside the parts of the plasma weapon and focused on the scanner and nanorobots. Previously, he wouldn't have been able to further improve these creations of his, but now it was different. Without delay, he began to implement various enhancements.
In just half an hour, he managed to complete the improvements in both technologies, making time fly.
For the nanorobots, Kraynnor implemented considerably more sophisticated algorithms that allowed them to recognize and dismantle molecular structures of unprecedented complexity. These improvements surpassed previous limitations, allowing them to work with significantly improved efficiency.
Regarding the three-dimensional scanner, he recalibrated its parameters to detect and analyze various components more accurately, even at atomic levels.
[Ding!]
[User God Mechanic has upgraded two Zero Star devices to One Star; four Knowledge Points will be granted.]
As Kraynnor expected, the system promptly informed him of his achievements.
Even if they were only a few points, he knew that every little advancement counted. As they said centuries ago, "Rome wasn't built in a day," so he just had to remain patient and continue creating more technologies.
He also noticed that the information for the two devices had changed from zero to one star, but the description remained virtually the same.
Zzziip...
[0.010%... 0.020%... 0.030%...]
The next thing he did was place the plasma crystal in the scanner. Unlike the previous time, which stopped after a few seconds, this time it continued analyzing without issues. However, the only drawback was that the process was extremely slow, to the point that he didn't even know how many hours it would take.
The same happened with the nanorobots. Therefore, he left this task in the hands of the androids and left his workshop.
There were more tasks he could attend to, such as the half-finished ship and the small white devices, but he needed to divide his work. Now was the time to warm up his muscles.
"How are you doing with what I asked?" Kraynnor asked, aware that Cognitron X-12 could hear him from any point on the ship.
[Most of the samples are taken. I will finish in an hour.]
Nodding satisfied, he continued, "I need to go out and hunt some creatures. Have them prepare all the equipment, including that large armor and the missile launcher."
[I will immediately order a group of automatons to do it.]
"Wait," suddenly, Kraynnor paused and in a serious tone said, "Have you felt anything strange since last time?" he was worried that whatever was infiltrated in his friend took dangerous actions. He couldn't bear the feeling of helplessness he experienced in dealing with this matter. Although his programming and hacking skills had recently improved with the help of the system, they were still not enough to detect any anomalies in Cognitron X-12.
He had even considered the possibility that his AI was already under the control of the other party and was simply acting obediently to attack him at his most vulnerable moment.