Mercer also smiled: "I know, Old Wei, because I know you're that kind of person, so from the start, I never thought about being pretentiously polite with you.
Even if it's for my own benefit, I have to treat you well. Haha, luckily you suit my taste, no need for me to put up a facade."
"Alright then, since you're bringing a friend this afternoon, I better hurry up and fix your Sianwistan... How's your friend's physical condition? Can they handle it?"
Victor said with concern: "The strength of this Sianwistan is very high, much higher than the usual commercial models. I tested the program myself, in maximum overclocking mode, it can reduce time by up to 68%.
With such high power, we have to crack the built-in protective program to use it, so it puts a big strain on the nerves and requires high physical fitness.
A normal person would even need a Synaptic Accelerator to keep their mind and body up to the speed of this level of Sianwistan."
"Don't worry, if I'm a genius in intellect, she's a born Cow and Horse Saint Body, surpassing the level of a genius like Adam's Hammer in terms of body."
Mercer bragged about V.
Victor clicked his tongue in wonder, raising an eyebrow: "Really... Alright, I'll test it in the afternoon to find out."
"No problem." Mercer smiled and set the time with him, then headed straight to the company plaza.
Previously without legal identity, he had to have Pan'an accompany him to buy things, but now, he can buy things openly and legitimately on his own.
This time, Mercer wanted to purchase drones, so he stepped into the Military Science store without hesitation.
"Welcome to Military Science!"
The clerk inside looked at Mercer's masked appearance without any sense of oddity—in an era where having your face fully silver-plated could be considered trendy, wearing a mask was no big deal.
"I need drones."
Mercer said succinctly: "The reason I'm not buying online is that the drones sold online are all civilian models..."
"Sorry, according to the laws of Night City, we are only permitted to sell legal home defense drones and domestic caretaker drones."
The suited-up clerk spoke with a look of regret.
"I know, but what I want to ask is... I heard you sell some parts that aren't available for direct online purchase?"
Mercer replied meaningfully: "Like a bigger battery option or something?"
The clerk showed a brilliant smile: "Yes, we have better new lithium batteries that can support a 40KG drone for eight hours of continuous flight without charging.
Even under an 80KG load, it can ensure three hours of full operation.
In addition to that, we also sell some other parts that you can choose and match yourself."
Mercer nodded: "Alright, I need two domestic caretaker drones, and along with that, I need two new compatible batteries, weight modules, cameras with thermal scanning and high-magnitude anti-interference capabilities.
Also, add two high-altitude flight components, stealth coating, and a silent module.
As for weapons... I've heard you sell drones with large-caliber guns that fire rubber bullets?"
Given how Mercer listed everything with such familiarity, the clerk responded knowingly: "Yes, we have everything you mentioned.
It seems you are very familiar with our offerings, and I'd also suggest adding an upgraded AI automatic fire control chip.
It can automatically scan and verify your family members and launch efficient firepower sanctions on any intruders."
"Not needed, but if you have a matching chip without built-in programs, I'd be interested in switching to a higher-efficiency chip."
Mercer said, and the clerk slightly bowed:
"Of course, it seems you have your own understanding of home defense...
While we don't sell live ammunition for drone guns, we happen to have a machine gun called the Family Defender. It shares the same model as the 31 heavy machine gun, with more universal bullet types.
Of course, it's definitely not a 31 heavy machine gun, just the same model, but if you remove the restriction components inside the gun yourself, we won't cover any warranty.
Of course, the bullets won't have any restriction components.
However, you must purchase the Family Defender machine gun and have a purchase record to legally buy compatible bullets.
The machine gun is not expensive, and being the end of the year, there's a Christmas promotion, only 23,000 Euros.
The machine gun can be paired with various mounts, we have an advanced one that can load program chips, the same model as drones.
It includes scanned cameras and can link with various Military Science devices, usable for placing on vehicles or installing in areas of your home that need defense.
This mount is a retractable hidden style, with available home installation."
Mercer sighed: "Military Science sure knows more about self-defense."
The clerk also showed a sighing expression: "Who else, indeed? In this world, where is there a company that knows more about protecting your home than Military Science?"
"Got it, but the installation of the mount should be delayed; I need to find a suitable vehicle first."
Mercer said, and the clerk's eyes lit up, Mercer hurriedly waved his hand: "Military Science cars are too expensive, I'm not interested."
"Alright... but I still have to tell you, our newly launched Chevrolet Emperor 620 Ragena Family Defense Edition, its armor is made from the same advanced material as those used by the NCPD, and very convenient for mounting brackets...