Su Li returned to the workbench and continued adjusting the module parameters.
Besides his system's ability to perceive Machine Girls, he could also make certain adjustments to the Machine Girls' own attributes based on the existing foundation. He looked at the module in front of him, frowning in thought.
An acceleration exceeding one hundred should be a basic attribute only found in S-Class Mecha Girls. It was her poor braking that lowered the overall score. But was it really necessary to add points to braking performance?
He raised an eyebrow and thought for a moment. If he took fifteen points from the thirty points in braking and added them to stability, then Lightning would have no weaknesses besides braking.
Besides, wasn't it just a lack of brakes? The thrusters weren't useless. As long as his hand speed was fast enough, he could stop whenever he wanted!
If the relevant components couldn't be disassembled, he would have wanted to remove the entire braking module. That way, the entire Mecha would lose at least another three hundred kilograms, and maneuverability could be increased by at least two points.
It was just a pity that he could adjust the original functional components, but couldn't remove them. Otherwise, he'd be looking at a pair of silver handcuffs and thirty years starting with communal meals.
Eighty points in defense, plus seventy-five in stability. If you didn't look at the braking, Lightning was definitely the template of an S-Class Mecha Girl.
After making up his mind, he immediately started operating. During this time, he went back to the Mecha twice, disassembled all the relevant components, and adjusted them one by one.
"Master, did you really just get your Pilot license?"
Lightning watched Su Li go back and forth and spoke up, interrupting his thoughts. The latter nodded upon hearing this and used the mechanical arm to place the half-cabinet-sized part on one side of the workbench.
A trace of doubt flashed across Lightning's face: "Why? With your skills, a Pilot license shouldn't be difficult."
"It's not difficult, but I didn't have much time before. I spent most of my time in the hangar, debugging and maintaining the academy's Machine Girls."
"Oh! No wonder Master's technique is so skilled. It seems you've often worked on Machine Girls."
Su Li raised an eyebrow. Although he couldn't see Lightning's face, he always felt there was another meaning behind her words.
Asking about the license was fine, but what did it have to do with other Machine Girls? Still, it was true that he had worked on them often.
He closed his mouth, didn't reply at all, pretending to be very busy, but in reality, his eyes kept glancing at the Mecha.
That was his own Mecha! He had dreamed for twenty years before finally getting his own Mecha.
Just thinking about the incredibly snug seat in the cockpit, he instantly felt his waist no longer hurt and his back was no longer sore. If he could sit in there for a long time, he'd be willing to stay for ten years!
Compared to the old and stiff cockpit of his previous life, Lightning's cockpit felt like a luxurious single room.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but touch the module parts in his hand.
He was touching his own Machine Girl's "kidney," surely he wouldn't get beaten for that!
By the time he finished the miscellaneous work and installed her module, it was already past three in the morning.
Although he was used to staying up late, he still couldn't quite handle it.
Steam was spewing from the old electric kettle. He picked up the teapot, added water to his instant noodles, and then slumped onto the workbench covered in tools, rubbing his eyes.
On the charging station not far away, five cleaning robots had already started charging and hibernating. The entire hangar was empty, without a trace of human activity.
He swiped at the virtual electronic screen in front of him. Before his instant noodles were ready, he slumped over and fell asleep on the workbench.
In the hangar, all sound completely ceased.
Lightning deactivated her expanded form, turning into a human shape. She took a clean cloth from the shelf, wrapped herself in it, and then tiptoed forward.
The instant noodles emitted a strong aroma, making her stop.
It's okay, I'll just have one bite!
She leaned closer, picked up the prepared cup noodles, and took a delightful slurp with the fork. Her cheeks visibly puffed up. While chewing, she looked up and down at the sleeping Su Li.
Looking closely, his eyelashes were very long, trembling slightly with each breath. His eyes were somewhat narrow, but large when open.
She swallowed the noodles in her mouth and quickly picked up another forkful.
In just a moment, not even a drop of soup was left in the cup of noodles.
Lightning's face was slightly red. She found another cup, prepared it again, and then sat down next to Su Li. After thinking for a moment, she got up again and prepared another cup for herself.
It's okay! I didn't even charge him for the contract. Eating a few cups of instant noodles is no big deal.
Thinking this, she twitched her little nose again.
Her gaze quickly shifted. In the corner, several large oil drums were stacked together. She picked up the mess kit Su Li usually used for meals, trotted over to the oil drums, lifted one with one hand, and poured a full mess kit.
She brought her red lips to the edge of the drum and sucked the remaining oil into her mouth, then screwed on the lid and carried the mess kit to the workbench.
She tied up her bright red hair and leaned over the workbench, taking a bite of instant noodles and a sip of lubricant.
While she was at it, she pulled over Su Li's terminal and started watching videos.
She ate cup after cup of instant noodles and drank mess kit after mess kit of lubricant. It wasn't until her belly was slightly distended that she lay back and let out a satisfied burp, completely forgetting that she had initially only intended to have one bite.
...
When Su Li woke up, the dazzling sunlight was shining directly on his face.
He squinted his eyes and wanted to reach out to block the sun, but found a fluffy red head resting on his arm, numbing half of his body.
Her fair skin was a bit dazzling.
He composed himself, suddenly remembering that he should have fallen asleep on the workbench yesterday.
But who was the woman next to him?
He stared blankly at the bright red hair color, and it took him a while to realize.
Her exquisite delicate body was wrapped in a few pieces of clean cloth. Her full breasts were pressed together, revealing a very deep cleavage. He quickly turned his head away. He couldn't understand why she was in his bed?
What he understood even less was why she was naked?
Sunlight shone in through the high ventilation window, falling on Lightning's fair skin.
Su Li struggled to pull out his already numb arm, and then tried to push that white leg off him. Only then did he pick up his quilt and wrap her up, leaving only her head exposed.
A strong smell of lubricant came over. He lowered his head, sniffed his arm, and quickly moved his nose away with a look of disgust.
This Machine Girl actually drools in her sleep?
Can Machine Girls also get indigestion?
He pushed open the partition door and immediately saw more than a dozen instant noodle cups stacked on the workbench!