#609Chapter 609 Batman (1966 version)AI Model: gemini-2.5-flash
The ~~~ (1966 Edition)
[It is detected that you previously obtained a promise of future product Gift from "Billy Gates," the CEO of the "Gates Foundation," in exchange for providing the "Batmobile" to the foundation—]
[You have obtained a long-term route to acquire "Batmobile" derivative DLC vehicles through a special method.]
[You have obtained the "Batmobile 1966 TV Series Edition."]
[This vehicle will be considered an individual distinct from the standard Batmobile. It can be included in your collection of war chariots to complete the series and fulfill the conditions for becoming a war chariot collector.]
From a practical perspective, this 1966 TV series Batmobile would likely be of almost no use in the current world view... But in terms of collection value, it's a different story!
This, after all, was the first custom-modified Batmobile in history!
If you asked Cheng Tian about the car's brand, model, or history, he wouldn't be able to tell you a single thing. But if you asked him about the models of mini 4WD cars or the works they appeared in, he would know them all like the back of his hand.
Clearly, the Batmobile held that exact position for Cheng Tian!
Cheng Tian, who hadn't expected to receive such a special reward even before the Metal Slug mission officially began, couldn't help but start examining it.
The prototype of this Batmobile was the 1955 Ford concept car, the Lincoln Futura. Its appearance had a strange style that was both retro and modern, much like the retro-futuristic aesthetic seen in the recently released new "Fantastic Four" movie.
Cheng Tian wasn't particularly fond of the ridiculous plot about a homeless Earth + family, but he really liked the retro-futuristic style displayed in its costumes and props.
"It looks like you're very satisfied."
Seeing Cheng Tian's attitude, Billy Gates subtly breathed a sigh of relief.
As players' strength increased and the difficulty of dungeons themselves rose, many things had changed drastically, if not completely transformed.
Derivative Batmobile vehicles were, of course, an important combat power for Cheng Tian at the time. However, in the present day, with a surge in both the quantity and quality of vehicles, even if Billy Gates offered more derivative Batmobile vehicles, they wouldn't significantly boost Cheng Tian's combat power.
As for how Billy Gates knew... don't forget, since the Ikari Warriors Team could retain their King of Fighters Tournament save data, those save contents would naturally influence him, a well-informed arms dealer.
Therefore, the spatial rules made some adjustments. Since combat power couldn't be enhanced, they decided to approach it from a different angle: collectibles.
Don't expect much combat power from this 1966 Batmobile, but for a collector, combat power is already a secondary attribute.
If he had gotten this vintage car earlier, Cheng Tian would have definitely brought it out at that exhibition instead of the standard version.
"Can this old car even get a license plate in the country...?"
Cheng Tian mumbled, his mind already conjuring images of himself driving the vintage car, continuously playing the old "Batman~~~" BGM along the way.
He also wondered if anyone would be willing to dress up as Robin and cruise with him.
After confirming the transfer of ownership, Cheng Tian contentedly stored the car in his void garage.
Before officially entering the dungeon, Cheng Tian also made a series of adjustments to his vehicle storage. Some vehicles that were clearly useless were removed in advance, and several spots were cleared to welcome new vehicles.
But just as Billy Gates felt a sense of relief from keeping his promise, he saw Cheng Tian mysteriously lean over and ask in a low voice,
"I have something good here too. Want to take a look?"
Cheng Tian's demeanor was just like a street peddler hawking pirated discs.
Hearing Cheng Tian's words, the CEO of Gates couldn't help but perk up, immediately recalling the ambitious boasts he had made in the past.
"Please follow me!"
The CEO hurriedly led Cheng Tian to an even more secluded space, and then saw Cheng Tian point at the ground, and a bipedal humanoid machine appeared before his eyes—
SVA-30 J, Toad.
The astonishment in the CEO's eyes was not due to the structure of this humanoid vehicle, but rather its specifications.
In the Metal Slug world, humanoid vehicles were not an absolute rarity.
The bipedal walking mech "SVX-15 D" already had the prototype of a humanoid vehicle, and the rebels even mass-produced a humanoid exoskeleton armor called "LV Mech" based on the government army's mech.
Unlike the 15D's completely exposed cockpit, the LV Mech was fully enclosed and could theoretically even go into space.
It had good mobility, with a jetpack providing a double jump ability.
At the same time, its mechanical claws, which had both melee and ranged modes, could also be compatible with the government army's firearm modules, firing special bullets.
So, currently, besides feeling that this pinkish fellow was a bit large, Gates didn't have much of a concrete impression.
However, when he saw Cheng Tian open the hatch and climb into the cockpit, operating this early Earth Federation transformable third-generation armored warrior to perform a series of operations including aerial transformation, modular arm disassembly and installation, and modular shoulder cannon disassembly and installation, his eyes gradually became fervent.
"So, Mr. Gates, how much are you willing to pay for this thing?"
Cheng Tian, emerging from the cockpit, said with a chuckle... Cheng Tian, after leaving the Gates Foundation building, headed straight for the airport. Accompanied by Eri, he boarded the transport plane where the sunglasses-wearing Tarmma was already waiting. This transport plane was bound for the individual vehicle deployment point.
Meanwhile, the Astarte Armored Shield Guardian and the others boarded another plane, preparing to take the land interception route.
Upon seeing Cheng Tian bring another player (soldier) onto the plane, Tarmma, who was wiping his sunglasses, clearly wanted to ask something, but ultimately held back.
Tarmma, whose retirement applications had been rejected multiple times, didn't have much goodwill towards the government army. Furthermore, in the previous mission, he and Marco were rescued from the pyramid by Cheng Tian and the others, owing them a considerable favor. Therefore, he turned a blind eye to Cheng Tian's clearly irregular actions... Of course, if the other party intended to seize his designated vehicle, that would be a different matter.
Should he pretend to be defeated and let them take it, or let them take it openly?
Tarmma was weighing his options.
Although Cheng Tian and Eri were temporarily separated from the others, the encrypted walkie-talkies provided by the government army still offered a relatively good long-distance communication environment, allowing for limited but secure communication while avoiding eavesdropping by the Rebel Army.
Not long after, Cheng Tian, Eri, and Tarmma were transported to the designated location. Here, there were two inconspicuous, solitary shacks, one of which even had a bird's nest built on its roof. Inside these shacks were concealed two individual flying vehicles provided by the government army—
SVF-07 V, Vertical Take-off and Landing Single-person Fighter.
SVH-03, Attack Helicopter.
"You guys are planning to—"
But before Tarmma could finish his sentence, he saw Cheng Tian conjure a sleek, silver surfboard out of thin air, then jump directly onto it in front of him, subsequently hovering steadily in mid-air.
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