With the new dungeon set up, NSLICE-00P returned to her companions in Castra Turannia, who had strangely declined to accompany her into the sewers. NSLICE-00P presumed it was the odors, despite the fact that the odors were noticeably weaker compared to sewers in her previous world since the sewer slimes were eliminating the waste on the spot. Still, the sewer slimes themselves did emit some chemicals according to NSLICE-00P’s sensors, and her other friendlies did not necessarily possess a dungeon’s ability to absorb such things and retain perfect hygiene at all times.

Ateia smiled and waved to her as she saw NSLICE-00P approach.

“All finished?”

“Affirmative.”

NSLICE-00P thus prepared to leave when suddenly she paused. Her olfactory sensors had detected another scent that grabbed her attention, particularly that of her organic components. NSLICE-00P began scanning the area and soon located the source.

A highly decorated bakery, positioned close to the wealthier parts of the city.

Her organic components requested a refueling. Her cybernetic components…saw no particular reason to refuse. So she started walking.

Ateia tilted her head.

“Seero? Where are you going?”

“Answer: This unit has determined a need to resupply.”

The group followed NSLICE-00P with curious looks on their faces…until they arrived at her destination. Ateia made a warm smile as she watched NSLICE-00P enter the bakery.

“Request: This unit is requisitioning organic fuel designated as ‘sweet rolls.’ Please respond.”

A short while later, NSLICE-00P exited the shop, carrying a basket full of sweet rolls. She lifted one into her mouth and took a bite, her organic components reacting to the sensations. The reaction entered into her cybernetic components and was logged. Her processors began cycling slightly more quickly.

But then, she froze.

She had a thought.

Could the Item Foundry produce food?

Implants -> Upgrade Implants -> Item Foundry

Name

Cost

Upkeep

Description

Ration Replicator

points

mana

Enables Item Foundry to produce prepared foods and other necessities.