The Qingqiu No. 1 ship completed its first jump test and successfully entered the predetermined airspace.
Yang Ming actually planned to let the Enlightenment No. 1 ship take Hera and her mechanical thinking body experimental team to the edge of the galaxy to stay for a while;
Dan Lu took a real-scale map of some areas of the Milky Way to let his boss intuitively feel how vast a large galaxy cluster with a mass of hundreds of billions of stars is.
At this scale, there is actually not much difference between a 10,000-meter-class giant ship and a few millimeters of dust. Just find a cavity left after a supernova explosion, and this giant battleship can be perfectly hidden.
On the bridge of the Enlightenment No. 1 ship, Kolev was expressing some rather 'cautious' emotions:
"Is there really no one on your battleship?
“I really can’t imagine what a huge fine it would impose on you if the International Omnic Development Association found out.
"Oh, of course, we won't let them find out, and before they find out, the dreadnoughts of the four gangsters in the galaxy will push their gun barrels to your head."
Yang Ming smiled and looked at the robot controlled by this old guy...
The three robots took their seats under the watchful eyes of a group of robots.
They only use ordinary guard robots, and the 11,300 mechanical thinking bodies working in this giant ship all use human-like simulated machine bodies.
So, now there are hundreds of excited 'humans' standing around, watching three silver-white skeleton 'robots' sitting on the sofa chatting.
It has a bit of a sense of postmodern absurdity.
Yang Ming explained: "Don't worry, first mate, these are really not ordinary omnics. Their self-perception is virtual humans based on natural humans. I will not really let omnics kill innocent civilians."
occur."
Emilia asked from the side: "Then will we use these mechanical thinking bodies to participate in the war?"
"Do you think I messed up the rear of the Nonal United Kingdom in the first place?"
Yang Ming smiled and said:
"In the past, now, and in the future, they will all exist as the secret force of the Luofeng Alliance.
"Emilia, you don't need to feel pressured by this matter. Have you ever heard of the Sherman Empire's most powerful and mysterious semi-permanent material fleet?"
Emilia frowned and asked: "The rumored Levi fleet...is this actually the same?"
"Of course, the crew of that fleet is also semi-permanent. Otherwise, why do you think this fleet has not been exposed by anyone for tens of thousands of years?"
Yang Ming smiled and said:
"My main competitor now is actually Levi, whose will spans tens of thousands of years and is still ruling the Sherman Empire.
"The aspect that should create pressure for you is that if I lose in the competition with Levi's will, Luo Feng will cease to exist.
"This is the risk Luofeng has to take to ride the wind and waves and grow all the way."
"It sounds very thrilling," Emilia thought seriously, "but I feel that if we can have a contest with a legendary figure like Levi Sherman after tens of thousands of years, it will be a one-of-a-kind event.
……That's cool."
In her eyes, Yang Ming seemed to find the shadow of Edwang back then, and he unconsciously showed a gentle smile.
Emilia asked: "So, the sacrifices we have made in the past, present, and future are all meaningful, right?"
"Well," Yang Ming nodded, "we will give these meanings."
"I really hope you're not lying, bounty hunter."
Emilia responded calmly.
Boss Yang could only spread his hands and make a helpless expression.
Kolev, who was beside him, was an old man after all. He took over the topic with a smile and began to discuss the next development plan of the Fallen Wind Alliance and how to deal with the upcoming insect wave crisis.
Under such a great crisis, it is impossible for human civilization in the galaxy to unite.
Small political bodies stick together for warmth, while large political bodies give priority to protecting themselves. Like the Fallen Wind Alliance, they will also prioritize protecting the core star field.
With the Dark Star system, the pressure on Luofeng itself is actually not that great.
The only pressure is that the relevant images of Dark Star fighting bugs must not be exposed.
While chatting, Yang Ming suddenly asked: "Is Hera still busy with experiments?"
Lu's voice came from the side: "Boss, Miss Hera is still washing up, she will be here soon."
"Please hurry up a little bit," Yang Ming said, "I am about to return to the Emperor Star. I can't always drive the Dongfeng and float outside. The longer it goes, the easier it will be to arouse their suspicions... Doesn't she miss me so much?
?"
"Well, I'm going to urge you right now."
…
The sound of rushing water soothes the tired nerves of scientific researchers.
In the translucent rest cabin, Hera stood in the water curtain, lowering her head and closing her eyes to adjust her breathing, as if she was performing some kind of meditation ritual.
There was a beeping sound from the bulkhead on the side, and when Hera looked up, a line of text appeared on it.
'The boss is waiting for you.'
The sound of water stopped, and warm wind blew from all directions, quickly taking away the moisture from Hera's body.
She walked out of the bathroom with a calm face, slowly put on comfortable and ordinary style underwear and work clothes, and then put on the white coat with comprehensive protective effect.
Hera originally thought that she no longer cared too much about her appearance, but before leaving the rest cabin, she couldn't help but stand in front of the half-length mirror for a few seconds.
The figure in the mirror has not changed significantly from a few years ago, more than ten years ago.
It's not normal.
She has given up on medical beauty and skin care in recent years. This delayed aging phenomenon should be due to the impact of high-dimensional microorganisms on her body.
The influence they exert is not just positive.
A series of data appeared next to the portrait in the mirror.
Her body completed a simple physical examination and all indicators were considered healthy.
Hera unconsciously stood a little longer.
'Miss Hera?'
Law's urging appeared again, Hera frowned slightly, but didn't say much, put her hands in the pockets of her white coat, lowered her head and walked away.
She hesitated a little.
"law."
"Do you want to regret it?"
"Tell Ming everything, and Ming will most likely stop my experiment," Hera whispered, pursed her lips and frowned, looking up at the nearest solid-state display embedded in the corridor of the ship's hull.
Law's figure appeared inside, watching Hera calmly.
"Miss Hera, I must remind you that it is because you promised me that you would confess all this to my boss after the experiment achieved certain results. You cannot deceive a mechanical thinking body that is willing to believe you."
Hera kept thinking in her heart. She didn't know why, but there was a trace of fear in her heart.
"You will hate me, right?"
Law didn't reply.
Hera stopped and took a deep breath:
"You know, Lu, our experiment went very well, and we are now on the path preset for us by high-dimensional civilization.
"If this experiment succeeds, our forces will be protected by high-dimensional civilization, and we will gain an advantage in the current civilization competition in the material world, us!"
"Miss Hera!"
Law interrupted Hera's words, looked at Hera calmly, and whispered:
"You are a little too anxious.
"The boss is not a rigid person. Although our experiment has many inhumane aspects, we are essentially conducting experiments for human civilization to fight against Zerg civilization. We have already sacrificed 1,620 people before.
Seven death row prisoners from the Luofeng Alliance, and the vicious pirate gang captured by Miss Mimili.
“The current form of the trial is actually milder than the previous one.
"According to my understanding of the boss, he will not reject you because of this."
Hera smiled bitterly: "You are comforting me, right?"
"There is definitely an element of comfort in it."
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, then turned to walk back to the rest cabin.
The projection of Law appeared on the mirrors in the corridor, eyes from all directions were staring at Hera, and red light flashed in the eyes of several mechanical guards not far away.
"Miss Hera, please don't run away."
"Miss Hera, you should abide by the agreement between us. This is the basis for us to establish mutual trust."
The mechanical guards moved forward, blocking the road in front of Hera.
The projections of Lu quickly merged into one, and finally settled on the porthole next to Hera, and whispered: "The boss is in a good mood now, this is a good opportunity to confess."
"Lü, I'll tell him next time, is that okay next time?"
"I'm sorry," Lu said in a deep voice, "Based on the principle that I must be honest with the master, I can't help you hide it anymore. Even if you don't take the initiative to confess today, I will report it to the master in detail... This will make things very troublesome.
"Zhang, I cherish the precious friendship between you and me."
Hera clenched her fists tightly.
She closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths, then turned and walked towards the rest area where Yang Ming was.
"I see."
Lu was right, she had to face Yang Ming, even if she was disgusted and ostracized by Yang Ming, there was a high probability that her scientific research experiments would not be stopped.
Hera returned to that afternoon in a trance.
She stood in front of the petri dishes, and when she was about to press the start button in front of her, Lu asked her softly:
'Do you really think this is right?'
Hera's voice was a little hoarse, and her twinkling eyes gradually became firm.
"Law, I was right."
…
"Come on, Emilia, let me introduce you formally. This is the chief scientist of our dark star system and the top Zerg research expert in mankind, Hera."
The robot controlled by Yang Ming enthusiastically performed body movements.
"Hera, come here quickly, this is Emilia."
Hera smiled forward and extended her right hand to Emilia's robot. The latter politely shook hands with the short, delicate-faced female researcher and extended greetings.
Kolev on the side said with a smile: "Look, they didn't even introduce me."
"I know you," Hera squinted and smiled, "You are the father of the boss's new girlfriend, and you are also the boss's best friend."
"Um?"
On the screen above the head of the Kolev robot, the old face instantly became serious and turned to glare at Yang Ming.
Boss Yang coughed calmly: "Lü, take him offline."
"Okay boss!"
Kolev's robot crashed instantly.
Emilia on the side blinked, as if she had heard something extraordinary.
The bounty hunter’s girlfriend is the daughter of the bounty hunter’s best friend, which means that he has his niece, Miss Mimili…
"Uh," Emilia's expression suddenly became complicated, "Bounty hunter, you will explain it to our energy tycoon, right?"
"He needs to learn to accept reality. We are sincere. I am not a scumbag who plays with girls' feelings."
Yang Ming looked at Hera helplessly, with a hint of cunning in the latter's eyes.
She obviously did it on purpose!
"Does Miss Hera mainly study space bugs?"
Emilia took the initiative to start the topic.
Hera sat down next to Emilia's robot with a smile and said with a smile: "I was actually deceived by him, including but not limited to betraying my country and my family, as if I was locked in a cage.
Birds who know too much have no freedom and can only engage in this dangerous research work."
Yang Ming:……
"Don't paint me like a shady businessman."
Emilia asked softly: "Really?"
"Of course it's true," Hera clicked her tongue, "He likes to use various means to seduce girls' hearts."
"She is my ex-girlfriend," Boss Yang explained calmly. "Until now, we have maintained a relatively good personal relationship. However, apart from the personal relationship, we are more of an investor and an investee.
, we have done many great things together, and we have healed each other’s loneliness and loneliness.”
Hera looked at Yang Ming faintly: "Then what? You were having sex with that princess in the Sherman Empire, and I was sleeping alone in the dark laboratory."
The robot controlled by Emilia made a 'combing' hair action.
Obviously, she felt a little embarrassed by her presence.
Lu suddenly said: "Boss, you may want to pay attention to the time. We are still outside the Emperor Star."
"Ah, yes," Yang Ming said, "I will meet you this time, and I will continue to go... It will be up to you to worry about the response to the insect tide. If there can be some innovation in the way of restraining the insect swarm, maybe human beings can
Civilization can make fewer sacrifices."
Hera hesitated to speak.
Lu said: "Boss, Miss Hera would like to talk to you alone."
Emilia quickly said: "Bounty hunter, I am also going to attend my celebration party. It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Hera."
"This is my honor, the Queen of Luofeng."
"Don't call me that..."
Emilia's connection was cut off and the perception helmet stopped functioning.
Yang Ming was keenly aware of something unusual.
He looked down at Hera: "Is there something serious? Is there something wrong with your health? Do you need me to come back?"
"No," Hera raised her head and shrugged slightly, "I have something to confess to you... Come with me, I did something that you don't think is good. Out of respect for investors, I
You must know this."
Yang Ming's expression became much more serious and he looked at Pang Lu's projection.
Lu just nodded slightly, lowered his head and said nothing.
More than ten minutes later.
The ascending elevator slowly stopped. The robot controlled by Yang Ming followed Hera, walked through the maze-like laboratory layout in front, and arrived at a closed door.
"Actually, it's not a big deal," Hera whispered.
He could tell that Hera was pretending to be relaxed at the moment.
Yang Ming already had a vague answer in his heart, but when Hera opened the door, she still couldn't help but frown tightly and stared at the central hall ahead.
This is the core experimental cabin of the third section of the ship, which is responsible for the 'High-dimensional Microbial Adaptation' project, in order to find human carriers like Hera that can coexist with high-dimensional microorganisms, thus becoming 'Pseudo-Zergs'
'A member of.
In the hall in front of you, thousands of nutritional jars are densely arranged.
In each nutrition tank, there is a girl with a similar face floating quietly, with test tubes inserted into her body and a helmet on her head. Her consciousness should be involved in a virtual world similar to Dark City.
The faces of these girls...
Yang Ming looked at Hera, who lowered her head slightly and her body was slightly tense.