Chapter 456: Listen to the story of the past told by Gu Lerton
According to the description in the video, Area Zero is divided into four levels: upper, middle, lower, and bottom. The ecological environment and inhabiting elves on each level are different.
Each floor is like an extremely huge cave. How huge is it?
It is reported that the Padia Crater occupies nearly one-fifth of the entire continent, and you can imagine the four floors in the crater as the four floors of a building——
Its total area is close to the entire Padian continent!
However, it is not actually that huge, because there is a huge pit leading to the lower level from each level, but the dense clouds make it impossible to observe the lower level from the upper level.
Obviously, clouds and fog cannot be formed at such a low altitude under natural conditions, so the reason for the formation of clouds covering the lower layers is very suspicious.
But this is just the less obvious one among the mysteries of Area Zero.
The space where Xia Chen is currently located is the "elevator" that runs through the entire fourth floor of Area Zero. According to the guard who accompanied him in, he has the authority to enter any floor.
Ask yourself whether you want to explore by yourself from top to bottom, or go directly to the bottom floor where the Zero Zone Research Institute is located.
Obviously, the further down you go, the more paradoxical elves inhabit, and the closer you get to the truth of this giant pit.
The purpose of Xia Chen's trip is not to explore the truth, but to find Milton, so the best plan is to explore on his own.
But because he had an appointment with Dr. Olin, after thinking about it, he decided to go to the research institute first.
Anyway, it’s the same search from bottom to top, right?
After setting the destination, the elevator begins to descend.
Perhaps because of the large ups and downs, the elevator ran a little slowly. Fortunately, it was surrounded by transparent glass, so Xia Chen could enjoy the scenery in the giant pit to pass the time.
The top level is almost the same as the outside world, with mountains, rivers, waterfalls, grasslands, and all kinds of ordinary elves.
Because it has never been developed by humans, the scenery here is more natural and beautiful than the outside world.
Then there is the middle level, where the rivers and waterfalls on the upper level fall down and turn into lakes. Because the sunlight is much less than the upper level, the vegetation coverage here is not that high, and the tall trees that can be seen everywhere on the upper level are also rare here.
Another obvious change is that there are more paradoxical elves here that can be seen with the naked eye. What Xia Chen saw alone was the Roaring Moon and the Iron Thorns that were fighting.
Occasionally, you can see large winged moths crawling on the grass.
A few minutes later, the elevator landed on the lower floor, where the natural lighting was almost invisible. The lighting was provided by dazzling gems covering the ground and a special Padian elf called the Crystal Light Flower.
It is worth mentioning that this kind of elves are very rare in the outside world. They can only live in caves or other relatively dark places, but here they bloom all over the mountains and plains.
Perhaps because of the repetitive and monotonous scenery, Xia Chen felt that the elevator was even slower after reaching the lower floor.
After about three to five minutes, the elevator finally slowly stopped.
We arrived at the terminal, the bottom floor of Area Zero.
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When the elevator door opens, a stream of humid air that is completely different from the ground enters the nose, bearing the brunt of the feeling that this place is different from the outside world.
I can't say how unpleasant the smell was, but because the place was full of Poisonous Rock Elf Crystal Flowers, Xia Chen subconsciously felt that the air here was poisonous.
The landscape at the bottom is not much different from the lower level. Without sunlight, no vegetation will grow. There are also unknown luminous gems and crystal flowers on the ground.
In addition, there are many beaches where water accumulates from unknown sources.
Looking up, you can see a building made of luminous gems as the main body - Research Institute Zero, which looks very cool.
However, the reason for using this kind of stone to build the research institute is probably not for coolness or anything, but because it is convenient to obtain local materials - God knows how much effort it takes to transport steel and cement to the bottom floor of Area Zero.
The guard who accompanied Xia Chen down turned and left after sending him to the door, and took the elevator back to the top floor.
Xia Chen successfully entered the research institute after unlocking the iris on the gate.
The person responsible for the reception was a cylindrical robot, and it was unknown whether the core was Rotom or artificial intelligence.
"Welcome to the Zero Zone Research Institute, Dr. Xia Chen and Dr. Olin are waiting for you in Laboratory No. 9."
Xia Chen nodded in response and followed the robot while looking at the Zero Zone Research Institute, which is famous for its mystery.
To be honest, he has been to many research institutes, but this Zero Zone Research Institute is still quite special among them.
Not only were there many equipments that Xia Chen had never seen before, but another feature here was that there were surprisingly few people.
Along the way, Xia Chen only saw a few people wearing protective suits.
Probably because of the poor isolation and environment.
Following the robot to Laboratory No. 9, Xia Chen finally met Dr. Olin in a researcher's white coat.
At this moment, she was staring at the display screen outside an instrument, and lying inside the instrument was an unconscious iron arm.
Perhaps because she was immersed in the data on the display screen, Xia Chen's arrival did not interrupt her attention. She didn't turn around until the robot came forward to remind her.
A perfectly standard smile appeared on Dr. Olin's face, "Welcome to Research Institute Zero, Dr. Xia Chen."
It seemed that the title of doctor could no longer be taken off. Xia Chen replied nonchalantly: "It's an honor to meet you, Dr. Olin. If you are doing important experiments, I'll wait nearby for a while."
The other party shrugged, "I'm not bothering you, please wait a moment."
With that said, Dr. Olin operated on the screen for a while, then the instrument stopped, and she inserted something like a chip into the back of the iron arm's head.
Then, this steel-clad Iron Palm warrior from the Future Paradox suddenly woke up, causing the ground to tremble when he jumped out of the instrument.
Xia Chen watched in amazement. It was rumored that Iron Arm was a biochemical elf transformed from a disabled athlete in the future world. Now that he saw it, it was really possible.
The recovered iron arm walked out of the laboratory in a programmed manner. While saving the experimental data just now, Olin explained: "The future research on paradoxical species should have been carried out by my husband, Dr. Futu, but he is now in
The fourth observation station on the lower level, so I am currently taking over."
Xia Chen nodded. It seemed that the couple had a clear division of labor and a clear distinction between ancient and future research.
After saving the data, Dr. Olin finally had time to entertain Xia Chen, a rare visitor.
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"You said yesterday that you wanted to conduct research on paradoxical species. What is the main area? This is really a huge topic."
Leading Xia Chen to the reception room of the research institute, Dr. Olin asked straight to the point.
"evolution."
Xia Chen replied without hesitation: "Evolution is the change and transition of elves' lives. Most elves in nature have the possibility of evolving at least once, but so far no paradoxical elves have been found to have an evolutionary chain, and their modern
There are almost all species, and I think a breakthrough in this direction can bring enlightenment to the truth about paradoxical species."
Although it was an excuse, he also made up the reason in a realistic way.
From the beginning of Menas and Senbu to the recent super evolution, Xia Chen is regarded as the master of elf evolution in the eyes of the outside world. It is only natural that the study of paradoxical species also cuts into nature from the perspective of the evolutionary chain.
Dr. Olin had no doubts. Instead, he was silent for a while, seeming to be really considering the feasibility of this direction.
The two walked in silence. It was as clean and white as the Umbrella Company's research institute. Only the footsteps of the two people could be heard, and the silence was eerie.
Xia Chen suddenly discovered a strange thing. Dr. Olin's footsteps were very regular and as precise as a pendulum. Even well-trained soldiers would find it difficult to achieve this level.
He remembered again what Aoki said when he said goodbye just an hour ago, "Don't believe everything you see in Research Institute Zero", and his heart felt even more chilly.
Something...is so wrong here.
Without the elves guarding him, Xia Chen could only use the power of waveguides to detect whether there was any danger in the surrounding environment.
But he didn't know if he didn't check, and Xia Chen was frightened when he checked.
There is nothing unusual about the environment, but Dr. Olin has a big problem——
Her body structure is completely different from humans!
In short, Dr. Olin is not human!
This horrifying discovery immediately frightened him into numbness. He followed behind with stiff hands and feet, and his mind was filled with thoughts.
No wonder Dr. Olin looks so young and has a strange expression. Everything is explained.
So, Dr. Orin, like elves like Iron Arm, are also created by future technology?
Or is it some conspiracy of the mysterious third god of Padia?
Will Dr. Foto be in the same situation?
Countless conjectures and possibilities flew through Xia Chen's mind.
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"We are here, please come in, Dr. Xia Chen."
Aolin's sudden voice interrupted Xia Chen's various speculations.
Unknowingly, they had reached the reception room of the institute.
Xia Chen forced himself to calm down and walked into the reception room and sat down with a normal expression.
He now needs more information about Research Institute Zero, and he cannot reveal the discovery that Dr. Olin is not human for the time being.
Dr. Olin didn't seem to notice anything strange about Xia Chen. After sitting down on the other side, she said thoughtfully: "I have some ideas about the question you just asked."
"The paradoxical species came from the time machine that Futu and I developed, and traveled from the ancient and future worlds. Maybe in that world, they also have corresponding evolutionary chains."
Xia Chen curled his lips secretly, time machine?
What a liar!
If the paradoxical species comes from the so-called time machine, then how to explain the paradoxical species recorded in the Book of Nobles?
The Paradox took a time machine and went hundreds of years ago specifically for Haizhe to see and draw it?
Isn’t this timeline too confusing?
Now the credibility of Dr. Olin's words was almost zero in Xia Chen's mind. On the surface, he nodded in agreement, but in his heart, he said, "I believe you are a ghost!"
He asked calmly: "Time machine... did you go in and catch the elves by yourself? Or did the elves come here on their own?"
Dr. Olin was stunned by these words. He didn't know how to answer for a while, so he could only reply vaguely: "Sorry, this involves the secrets of the institute, and it is not convenient to disclose it."
As expected, Xia Chen nodded secretly. According to the theory of "if you didn't bring it, you didn't write it", if it's inconvenient to reveal, you just can't say it.
As for why I can’t tell you, of course it’s because this time machine is fictional!
Logic is perfect, but reasoning without empirical evidence is just hooliganism.
Before the truth is revealed, this is Xia Chen's personal judgment. Apart from providing some help for his subsequent thinking, it has no practical significance.
After chatting for a while with Dr. Olin, Xia Chen proposed his plan to wander around Area Zero, but was not blocked by Dr. Olin. Instead, he said he was welcome to come again at any time.
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After leaving the Zero Research Institute, the tight string in Xia Chen's heart finally loosened.
Ever since he discovered Dr. Olin's secret, he felt something was wrong wherever he stayed in the house. It was only after he came out that he felt more at ease.
Xia Chen didn't stay too long on the bottom floor. He directly summoned Menas from the elf ball and took him to the lower level of Area Zero above.
Through the lingering clouds and mist, Xia Chen came to the lower area that was like a huge dark cave. After finding a clean place where no paradoxical elves lived, he released Guluton.
"I just discovered something strange. Dr. Olin is not a human being!"
Xia Chen couldn't wait to share his discovery with Gu Lerton.
The big lizard yawned and replied flatly: "Oh, I know."
Xia Chen's eyes widened, "Why didn't you tell me about such a big thing earlier?"
Therefore, Luton asked strangely: "What's going on? Is this a big deal? Does it matter whether she is a human or something else?"
Xia Chen was a little confused by these three consecutive questions, but after thinking about it carefully, he didn't have anything to say to refute.
This incident is a shock, and the impact...can't really be seen at the moment.
So Xia Chen stopped worrying about the result and asked the reason, "Then what is going on? If she is not a human being, what is she?"
Therefore, Luton raised his head, as if recalling the past. After being silent for a long time, he finally revealed a hint of his past.
"It was about ten years ago, maybe longer. Sorry, I don't have a good sense of time. At that time, Olin and Fotu were still alive. Not long after Milton and I came to this world, we passed the
The contents of the "Jade Book" and some speculations revealed the truth about our original worlds. Milton could not accept it, so he ran away in a rage. Orin and Fotu died in that accident. After that, I and I
Milton broke completely."
"As for the two [people] now, they probably prepared it in advance to prevent an incident like that from happening... I can't say more about the rest."
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The story came to an abrupt end, and Xia Chen fell into deep thought.
Therefore, the amount of information in this passage from Luton is too great——
It seems that the paradoxical species really came to Area Zero through some channel...
Some contents in "The Book of Nobles" are about the truth about the three worlds of present, past and future...
Why is this so-called truth so difficult for Milton to accept...
And that "person" who is so lifelike that it's almost impossible to tell the difference between real and fake, turns out to be artificial intelligence...
Is this something that humans can create with current technology?
