Like an excited pilgrim, Levi Wei eagerly opened the card.
"Congratulations on your ten consecutive draws, you have received the following rewards."
"Survival Pack: Contains various medical supplies."
"Healing Needle * 3."
"Hypno-Dream Device: A device from the Cyberpunk World that allows you to experience various Hypno-Dreams firsthand, but please use it with caution, beware of addiction!"
"Hypno-Dream * 3: Fleeting Life, Legendary Rebirth, Jurassic World."
"White Contract: YoRHa 2B's exclusive weapon, approximately 139cm long and weighing 25kg."
After drawing nine items, Levi felt a bit overwhelmed. The Hypno-Dream Device and the White Contract weren't a loss, but they could be bought in the mall and weren't expensive.
Now, Levi could only look to the guaranteed item from the ten consecutive draws.
"I'm never gambling again!" Levi said as he flipped over the guaranteed item.
"Congratulations, Host, you have received the guaranteed reward from the ten consecutive draws."
"Brain-Machine Interface Design Data: Future Technology from the Cyberpunk World, capable of increasing human physical functions and other features."
"Gamblers don't die well! Where's my wife?!" Levi exclaimed, collapsing onto the bed in mock despair.
However, his optimistic nature quickly consoled him. "This isn't useless; if it's researched, then Future Technology Company will take off," he mused.
The Brain-Machine Interface, if developed, could transform people with prosthetics into 'Cyber-Supermen.' By converting brain information into computer commands, their reaction speed would vastly improve.
With the Brain-Machine Interface, various prosthetics could be researched, such as the Sandevistan, which slows down time. At that point, becoming a Time-Stopping Sword Master wouldn't be far-fetched.
Initially, though, it was for the convenience of those with prosthetics.
Despite comforting himself, Levi still tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Eventually, he took out a Hypno-Dream and began watching.
In the Cyberpunk World, Hypno-Dreams were immersive VR devices providing a first-person perspective, recording sensory data through body implants.
Levi chose "Jurassic World" for its seemingly normal content, but he was in for a surprise.
It was unexpectedly vivid! The dinosaurs in Jurassic World were portrayed by humans, and getting caught spelled trouble.
People from the future sure know how to have fun!
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Levi dreamed of being a hero in another world, rescuing his trapped companions one by one, and then...
"2B, what are you doing?" Levi was jolted awake at a crucial moment by 2B.
2B was positioned on him in a peculiar manner, staring at him expressionlessly.
With a mask obscuring her eyes, Levi couldn't read her expression.
"Nothing, Master. You seemed to be having a nightmare," 2B said, puzzled.
"Was that a nightmare?" Levi thought. If that was a nightmare, he wished it happened every day—as long as it reached the final scene!
After rising and rinsing, Levi remembered something. "2B, this is yours."
He realized 2B lacked a weapon; it turned out he had to draw it!
A weapon over a meter long appeared, and 2B immediately approached upon seeing it.
"White Contract!" 2B's emotions seemed to flicker, a hint of a smile appearing.
Though small for 2B, it was sufficient. She placed the White Contract on her back.
"Eh?" Levi remarked.
2B explained, "This is adsorption technology; I have a magnetic levitation field on my back."
Indeed, 2B was a treasure trove of high technology. This tech prevented her from being burdened by weapon weight.
"Thank you, Master." 2B pounced on Levi, her nearly 300-pound weight hanging on him.
Levi quickly patted her thigh to let go. Why not other places? Because they were all well-covered.
After breakfast, Levi and 2B headed out.
Initially, Levi planned to hire a housekeeper, servants, and maids. But with 2B, he discarded the idea. Outsiders would be privy to too many secrets.
All such tasks now fell to 2B.
Arriving in Manhattan, Levi bought some items and ate.
2B, an android, didn't need food for energy.
In Levi's view, this was the legendary being who didn't need a restroom…
Tony Stark hadn't appeared or responded to Levi's comments, so the news lost its heat.
After all, Levi wasn't truly in danger.
In an era of constant entertainment, major news could arise at any moment.
Sometimes, celebrity scandals were deliberately exposed to divert attention.
Achieving exposure wasn't easy for Levi!
No wonder they say it's best to become famous young?
"Boss, I heard something happened to you yesterday."
Arriving at the company, Gwen Stacy asked anxiously.
She'd heard the news from her father, George Stacy, the night before.
She'd wanted to call Levi but waited until morning.
Seeing her concern, Levi gently pinched her cheek. A twenty-year-old's face had plenty of collagen.
"It's nothing. You know their combat strength," Levi replied casually.
"But it's dangerous," Gwen insisted.
"What? Are you going to be my personal bodyguard?" Levi teased.
Gwen blushed. "I have to study."
"It's okay, you can move in," Levi joked.
"Then my Dad would kill me," Gwen said, conflicted.
She seemed to take it seriously.
Changing the subject, Levi said, "Let's go find Dr. Otto."
Gwen glanced at 2B, who was following closely. 2B's weapon wasn't easy to carry, so it stayed in the car.
"Dr. Otto hasn't rested for days; his dark circles are serious. Boss, remind him to take care," Gwen advised.
"I know, but Dr. Otto is a man of ideals. Such people aren't easily swayed," Levi shrugged.
He'd met many scientists, all 'eccentrics' with unique personalities, stubborn and resistant to advice.
Entering the elevator, they headed to the laboratory.
'Prosthetics Laboratory.'
Future Technology Company's prosthetics were pricey, averaging at least fifty thousand dollars, incorporating smart sensing, 3D printing, and other technologies. They looked nearly identical to the original, undetectable under clothing.