Chapter 57

Today, there are quite a few things to take care of at home, so there will only be one update. I hope everyone can understand.

After the new book signing list for new authors was taken down, the growth in the book's performance immediately slowed down significantly.

I hope everyone can continue to support the book. Thank you.

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After a bit of persuasion from Liu Rui'an, Skye, who had just "reclassed" into a Quake, no, Daisy Johnson, finally agreed to join the deal with S.H.I.E.L.D.

Of course, Liu Rui'an didn't really plan to have her face off against the green-skinned giant who can transform. He just wanted to give this Quake a chance to get some practical combat experience.

After negotiating the time, place, and general arrangements through an encrypted channel with Phil Coulson, Liu Rui'an took Skye to a laboratory in the Umbrella underground base.

"Haotian, where are we?" Skye asked in surprise as she stepped out of the elevator and saw the sci-fi silver corridor and the rooms, some independent and some connected.

Although their relationship had improved significantly since returning from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Skye still knew very little about her relative's resources.

Take this underground base, for example. Although Skye had access to it, she was only allowed to enter a few floors that weren't very important.

The floor they were on today was one she couldn't enter without authorization.

"This is one of my experimental areas, specifically for the research and development of powered armor." Liu Rui'an smiled as he led her forward.

Before long, the two of them arrived at a spacious room.

"Skye, I need to scan your body to get the necessary data," Liu Rui'an said as they entered the room.

"Body data?" Skye was taken aback but quickly figured out the reason. "Are you planning to make me a suit of powered armor?"

"No, no, not powered armor. That's only useful for ordinary people like Tony. For us, it's often more of a burden," Liu Rui'an shook his head and explained.

"Then why do you need my body data?" Skye's eyes showed a hint of suspicion.

"Powered armor isn't suitable, and I can't have you go out to fight in this outfit, can I?" Liu Rui'an smiled, sensing her thoughts. "So, I'm going to make you a combat suit. It might not be very powerful, but it will provide some assistance."

Skye, realizing she had been thinking the wrong way, nodded awkwardly. "Let's get started then."

"Starling, scan Skye's data and have the research lab send over a Level 3 combat suit as soon as possible," Liu Rui'an said with permission.

"As you wish, my master."

As Starling's voice faded, a green beam of light scanned Skye from head to toe.

"Data acquired. Combat suit is being manufactured..."

Taking advantage of the time it would take for the combat suit to arrive, Liu Rui'an explained, "The combat suits here are divided into five levels, with higher levels requiring more from the user."

"Although a Level 3 combat suit isn't the best, it's the most suitable for you at the moment, so..."

Initially, when Skye heard that there were five levels of combat suits and she was only getting a Level 3, she couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. But with this explanation, it was clear that someone cared about her.

"No need to explain, Haotian, I understand," Skye said, her eyes meeting his with a sense of warmth and security, her mixed-race face flushing slightly.

Feeling the affection in the girl's heart, even though he knew it was partly due to his abilities, Liu Rui'an still felt quite happy.

As for whether this was too low, Liu Rui'an felt no guilt at all.

After all, this "cheating" with Skye was completely different from the violent control he used on Maria Hill. This was more like "going with the flow."

In other words, if Skye didn't have any good feelings for Liu Rui'an, things wouldn't have developed to this stage.

Suppressing his slight sense of achievement, Liu Rui'an gave her a gentle smile and said seriously, "By the way, Skye, besides training your abilities, I think it would be best if you also strengthened your personal combat skills before completing this deal."

Skye, understanding that this was out of genuine concern, nodded. "I also feel I need to train, but I don't know where to start."

"Don't worry, leave it to me. Now, let's see how the combat suit looks."

As Liu Rui'an spoke, a cylindrical chamber rose from the ground, which had previously been completely flat and seamless.

Through the transparent outer layer of the chamber, a pure black combat suit could be seen hanging inside.

In addition to the suit, the back wall of the chamber was lined with various small devices of unknown use.

As Skye finished looking at her combat suit and the small devices, blushing at the thought of changing in front of him, another empty chamber rose beside the one that had just risen.

"Skye, go change into the combat suit first, then check out the other small devices I've prepared for you," Liu Rui'an pointed to the empty chamber.

"But I don't know how to put it on," Skye said, looking at the suit with no zippers or buttons.

"Don't worry, Starling will teach you."

As Liu Rui'an spoke, a sweet little girl's holographic image appeared outside the empty chamber.

"Hello, Skye. I will now teach you how to use this combat suit."

"Hello, Starling."

Skye, who had seen Starling before, waved in greeting but couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed.

As she watched Skye enter the empty chamber to change, Liu Rui'an didn't idle.

With complete technology and the quantum-level AI, Starling, the development of the Kryptonian powered armor was going smoothly.

When Skye entered the chamber, which had become opaque, a cylindrical chamber also rose beside Liu Rui'an.

Considering that the Kryptonian powered armor he wore during the raid on S.H.I.E.L.D. and the angelic armor used by the Impearis Angel identity were both recorded by S.H.I.E.L.D., the new powered armor in the chamber in front of Liu Rui'an not only had a new design but was also of lower quality than the Kryptonian armor.

Yes, lower, not higher.

Including the Level 3 combat suit Skye was using, the so-called Level 5 combat suits were far inferior to the original Kryptonian powered armor in both function and quality.

For example, Skye's suit, while cool in design, was essentially a knockoff of the Kryptonian inner armor from "Man of Steel," and not a complete one at that.

It wasn't that Liu Rui'an was stingy. First, her abilities were still limited, and if he gave her the best powered armor, who knows how long it would last before it fell into the wrong hands.

Second, as a穿越者 (穿越者 means "time traveler" or "穿越者" in this context, but it's better to use "穿越者" to maintain the original meaning), whether or not "persecution complex" was necessary, it was always good to have a backup plan.

At least in Liu Rui'an's view, those who easily shared their best things with girls were all brain-dead.

Of course, if the girl was willing to die for you, that was a different story.

As for the powered armor in front of Liu Rui'an, if there were any main-plane gamers present, especially those who liked FPS games, they would recognize that this powered armor had many similarities to the nanosuit from the game "Crysis," at least in design.

However, from an aesthetic perspective, the powered armor Liu Rui'an developed was much more pleasing to the eye, and it didn't make the wearer look overly bulky.

Additionally, the helmet of this powered armor was much more attractive, resembling the helmet of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor from "Halo 4," which Master Chief used.

In fact, this so-called Level 5 powered armor was initially designed as a cannon fodder armor, meant for cannon fodder.

Even so, this powered armor still integrated many advanced technologies.

Not only were all the armor components modular, but they could also be customized according to the mission and the type of soldier, such as adding portable thrusters.

After about ten minutes, Liu Rui'an, who had just put on the powered armor, saw a figure that would make any normal man's nose bleed walk out of the cylindrical chamber.

There was no way around it; the combat suit was made based on the data scanned from Skye's body.

Since the suit was worn directly on the skin, it accentuated the curves of her chest and buttocks.

Even though Skye had grown up in the United States and was influenced by the local customs, her face still flushed with shyness as she appeared in front of him in the combat suit.

Seeing her walk out in such an outfit, Liu Rui'an knew this was a "bonus" prepared by Starling and said with a smile, "How does it feel?"

"It feels great, but... the size seems a bit tight," Skye blushed, not paying attention to the even cooler powered armor on Liu Rui'an.

"This Level 3 combat suit, although not the best, still has good physical defense. With these accessories, both offensive and defensive capabilities are quite good."

As he spoke, Liu Rui'an took two steps to the chamber where the combat suit was stored and began to introduce the various small accessories that should have been installed on Skye but were intentionally ignored by Starling.