The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 98

Arthur opened the door to the room, and as soon as he stepped inside, the light automatically switched on. The room was lined with several neatly arranged computers on one side, and on the other side, there was a room containing a large machine that served as a data processing server.

Arthur allowed Fan Tian to enter, then quietly said, “I've set up this room for you to conduct your research with the technology you're refining.”

Fan Tian, who had only ever been able to dream of having such a complete facility, was left momentarily speechless when he saw all the technology that Arthur had prepared for him.

“Mr. Gardner, this is a lot of equipment – and it's all top of the line!” Tian exclaimed, only further impressed by the fact that Arthur had kept all his promises exactly.

"Great. Let's get everything set up so you can start using all the facilities as soon as possible," Arthur replied.

Several minutes later, having transferred all the data he used to develop his Artificial Intelligence technology, Fan Tian and Arthur sat in front of a large computer screen.

"So, how long will it take you to complete your research, Mr. Fan Tian?" Arthur asked.

“Please, just call me by my name, Mr. Gardner," Tian replied.

"Ah, okay," Arthur acknowledged.

Tian then continued, “I need a powerful machine such as the one you have provided so that my artificial intelligence training process can go quickly. But there is still one problem that I haven't been able to solve yet and it looks like it will take me another two to four months to find a solution.”

Arthur paused to listen to Fan Tian's explanation, gazing at the computer screen in front of him. Of course, he didn't understand what Tian was discussing; he had only recently begun learning about computers and lacked the knowledge of such advanced technology. "What is he talking about?" he thought.

[Host, would you like to inquire about the set of skills you need so you can assist with Mr. Fan Tian?]

Arthur paused for a moment, considering the system's offer. "Okay," he finally said. "Please tell me, what skills do I need, System?"

[My analysis suggests that you need Programming skills in order to be able to work with computer coding, read all the research that has been done by Mr. Fan Tian, and gain a better understanding of Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, Logic skills are necessary for you to be able to formulate and solve problems related to AI.]

Arthur nodded slowly, his gaze lingering on the VIP Points displayed in his system. "I think I have enough points for now," he said, "190. I don't think using a few to unlock these two high-demand skills will have a detrimental effect on me."

He took a deep breath, and after giving it some thought, he decided. "System, unlock Programming with 30 VIP points. I want to make sure I unlock the full potential of this very valuable skill, and I'll use another 20 points on Logic."

[Alright, host, please enjoy the new world with your new abilities – abilities that perhaps only a few humans on Earth can master optimally.]

[Skills - 8]

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[Programming - 30 (Expert)]

[Logic - 20 (Advanced)]

Instantly, Arthur felt his head become a little dizzy as millions of information rushed into his mind. Normally, he felt very composed, but now his head was swarming with various kinds of information that he wanted to process with the newly acquired skill. "What's going on?" he wondered out loud.

It was the first time he had unlocked the skill to its full potential, and it was as if he had been transformed into a new being, with an influx of knowledge flooding into his consciousness.

The feeling was distinctively different compared to when he unlocked skills that required physical movement, such as driving and shooting. Programming and Logic skills, on the other hand, seemed to consume his whole mind's capacity.

Arthur suddenly felt nauseous, as if his mind was overwhelmed by the sudden influx of knowledge. "System," he said, his voice weak, "I think I need to upgrade my mental capacity if I want to keep up with these two new skills I've just learned."

Arthur slowly nodded, realizing that investing in upgrading his Mind ability was a decision he would never regret.