Seeing Xu Ze’s dismay, the system finally couldn’t hold back. “Do you really think this is bad? Honestly, I think you look much more attractive now than before the genetic optimization.”
“Honestly? Does a computer system made of data streams even have a conscience? You changed me without my consent!” Xu Ze growled through clenched teeth. “I’m a man, not a woman. What do I need beauty for?”
“I may not have a conscience, but I have the Galaxy Microchip, the most powerful small-scale chip in the galaxy. Its computational and analytical abilities are unparalleled, and it can fully simulate human emotions and thought processes, far surpassing your brain!” The system, feeling insulted, thumped its chest in protest.
“Besides, I just re-analyzed the data and ran some simulations. Based on current beauty standards, your charm score was around 70 before the optimization. Now it’s at least 80. And with further training and optimization, it could reach over 90. You should be thanking me!” The system seemed impressed by its own calculations, looking at Xu Ze with a smug grin.
“Charm score? How is that calculated?” Xu Ze asked, curiosity piqued.
“According to the system’s data, before the optimization, about 70% of people would have found you decent-looking, with an overall likable vibe. After the optimization, that number rises to 80%. In other words, over 80% of women are now more likely to find you attractive. That’s the gist of it,” the system explained with a chuckle. “Of course, it’s just a simulation. Attraction is just attraction—it doesn’t mean anything more. And for men, it’s relative. You’re more likely to be accepted, so this score makes you universally appealing.”
“Eighty percent?” Xu Ze raised his eyebrows, considering the system’s analysis. Finally, he sighed. “Alright, fine. If that’s the case, it doesn’t seem like a bad thing. Let’s not worry about it for now. What I really need to know is, what exactly are you? Why are you here? And why did you choose me?”
Xu Ze’s expression turned serious as he looked at the system with concern.
Seeing Xu Ze’s shift in demeanor, the system also became more serious. It smiled faintly and said, “You can think of me as a high-tech device from the future. My full name is the Super Medical Soldier Assistance System. My main function is to assist medical soldiers in diagnosis and treatment on the battlefield. Of course, I also have combat support functions, data storage, and training capabilities. I am the most advanced battlefield medical support system developed by the Federation.”
“From the future? The Federation?” Xu Ze felt dizzy, his mind racing through countless time-travel novel plots. After a while, he finally accepted the reality: he had been struck by a stroke of luck. The only question was whether this “luck” was sweet or poisonous. But given how bizarre this system was, it was hard to explain its existence without assuming it came from the future.
“So how did you get here? Time travel? And why did you choose me?” Xu Ze rubbed his head, summarizing his questions.
“I don’t know the answer to the first question. After Tao Jun died in battle against the alien race, I automatically shut down. It wasn’t until you activated me that I rebooted. As for the second question, since you activated me, I had no choice but to choose you.”
“…” Xu Ze was stunned by these answers. After a long pause, he continued, “When and how did I activate you?”
“Hmm… according to the current timeline, it was on March 19th, at 1:23 a.m., by the North Lake. My carrier was activated when it came into contact with your blood.”
“March 19th? North Lake?” Xu Ze was taken aback, suddenly remembering that day. Wasn’t that the day when…? His mind raced, and he recalled the lost jade pendant and the strange way he had woken up that morning.
“So your carrier was that jade pendant? And you were the one who saved me that day?” Xu Ze exclaimed, a look of realization dawning on his face.
“Bingo!” The system snapped its fingers, looking pleased. But then its expression turned to one of disappointment as it shook its head at Xu Ze. “I can’t believe my new host almost died in such a ridiculous way. If Tao Jun knew his successor was like this, he’d probably crawl out of his grave to slap you twice!”
“Alright, alright, enough!” Xu Ze’s face turned red with embarrassment as he quickly stopped the system from teasing him further. He changed the subject. “Let’s not talk about that anymore. What I want to know now is, what are you planning to do with me? How long are you going to stay with me? Or do you want me to help you return to the future or something?”
“Of course, I should clarify that I can’t do that! Our current technology isn’t that advanced,” Xu Ze added, shrugging.
The towering system grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. “I don’t need you to help me return to the future. The future is unpredictable, involving complex issues of space and time. Even in my original time and space, research on time travel was still in its infancy.”
“I am a Super Medical Soldier Assistance System, and now you are my new host. My mission is to assist you in becoming a super medical soldier. Your commands and desires are my guiding principles, as long as your goal is to become a super medical soldier!”