"Haha, Laite, the extraordinary power of the arduous battles during this period has not eroded your memory. I am very happy that you can still recognize me. Since that time in the interrogation room of the Sugla Security Team, I should now be called the Sugla Security Team.
After we parted ways at our station, we haven’t seen each other for almost a month."
George said, taking off the pure black mask with a strong Cruzeid style in front of Laite, revealing the wrinkled face, but still courageous and determined, revealing the heroic spirit of an imperial soldier.
face, and that short hair that has turned completely snow-white.
After stopping, he picked up the object in his hand and shook it towards Laite. An oval-shaped light that was particularly dazzling in the dark space flashed around his body.
Immediately afterwards, he pressed the object in his hand a few more times, and suddenly, soft light emanated from it, illuminating a small space around him.
"Do you know what this is?" George asked in a particularly low voice, as if the devil in hell was asking the humans who were about to fall into misery.
"Flashlight?" Laite speculated.
But his eyes never left the lean, tall middle-aged man in front of him.
At this time, George was not wearing the military green uniform of the Imperial General when he first met him on the third floor of the Socratic City Library.
Instead, it is a pure black, highly technological armor.
It looks very compact, covering almost every exposed skin of George's body, but it appears to be very flexible.
The material that makes up the armor is probably some kind of alloy produced in the north. It appears dark under the yellowish light, reflecting a limited and powerful color.
Moreover, the design of the armor is extremely sophisticated, with almost no useless parts. Even on the ankles, back, and even between the neck, some mechanical structures hiding weapons can be vaguely seen.
Moreover, Laite noticed that in addition to several "A-01" and "A-02" standard grenades commonly used by the empire hanging on George's waist, there were also two palm-sized boxes, which were close to the waist.
Inside the armor, if you don't look carefully, there is no way to know the clues.
"Yes, this is the 'New Yongguang' brand flashlight. However, our Socra Committee found a blueprint containing a technological product of the Putua Federation in the ruins on the edge of the central lake. After the leadership of the ruling Mr. Holly,
The Southern Science and Technology Analysis Group produced this thing after sorting out research." George said, slapping the "Xin Yongguang" brand flashlight hard with cotton-mixed tactical gloves and throwing it into the air.
An incredible scene happened. The flashlight did not fall to the ground according to the rules of free fall, but was suspended smoothly in the air, rotating gracefully at a constant speed, emitting a brighter brilliance.
"It looks very much like the ballroom lights I saw in the previous world, but the style looks more like drones. Is it possible that the Ptoia Federation is more technologically prosperous than the Crusted Empire? It can be developed in the Steam Age
Decades after the third technological revolution, a product that only matured in the information age? Is it possible that there is also a great time traveler in the Putoa Federation? Not only did he bring the technology to the past, but it also developed and was recorded and compiled into drawings.
?" Laite thought to himself.
However, he turned his eyes again and chose to listen to George's performance first.
After all, the "people" encountered during this period after entering the center of Silent Highlands are more or less mentally abnormal. The core point of the "Safety Code" of the escort is "information". It is better to continue to learn from this own "former commander"
"Grab some points from your body.
Thinking of this, Laite pursed his lips, glanced slightly to the right, and immediately asked:
"What kind of power does it use to maintain its suspended state? I'm very curious. You should know me very well. I have a natural interest in machinery, but I haven't had the opportunity to play with it during this time."
"It seems that you are still normal, Laite. A long time ago, especially when you were threatened by Yato in the underground waterway, you had no choice but to kill the 'Eagle of Zine' who was opposed to Mr. Holly, Timokov's biological son.
That time in Germany, I did once suspect that you were possessed by the apostle of God and that you were no longer you. But now, even if I let Natasha erase a vital part of your memory, your tone, behavior, and even
Our habits are still the same as before, when we lived carefree in Sun Demon City. It's a pity that we can't go back to the past..."
As he said that, George actually sniffed in front of Laite and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his hands.
This was completely inconsistent with George's demeanor when Laite saw him twice before in the city of Socrates.
At that time, he was really a general who was decisive in killing, with sharp eyes, revealing justice and ferocity.
But now, he looks more like a "dying" old man, reflecting and recalling his mistakes. This expression... actually gave Laite the illusion of meeting his father.
He looked at George who was sighing softly and trying hard to suppress his sour emotions. He was speechless for a moment. His mouth moved and he didn't utter a word for a long time. He simply chose to keep silent and not say a word.
"Laite, it's not convenient for me to restore your memory before the 'Blood Night Ritual' and 'Laleye's Dream' are completed, but I must tell you what needs to be said. I'm old and I'm also tortured by the 'Careless Man Virus'
It has been several years. After this visit to the 'Daughter of Mechanical Elements' and the operation to seize her godhood and core is completed, I am not qualified to enter the 'Paradise'."
"The last time I asked the committee's exclusive team of doctors to do a routine check-up on me, they discovered a tumor in my brain. If it was an ordinary cancer cell, it wouldn't be a big deal. After all, you and I have to give up our bodies after entering paradise.
, but that is the result of the germination of the seeds of the sub-monster, ‘Silent Planting Bud’.”
"'Silence sprouts'?" Laite murmured softly, looking at George with a particularly puzzled expression, thinking about this term he had never heard before.
"Yes, that's it." George nodded, with a hint of teeth-gnashing anger in his tone:
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "It is a rare plant that grows on the edge of the central lake and the edge of the silent highland. It lives on the flesh and blood of animals, but does not eat it personally. Its appearance is very similar to
There is a dandelion, but the rhizome is purple and the seeds scattered by the wind are black. Our skulls are originally very hard, but the seeds are very soft and cannot penetrate the skin at all."
"So there was an assassination?" Laite came up with the answer instantly.
"Of course!" George couldn't hide his anger and said in a higher tone:
"Those traitors! Cowards! Scumbags! A group of disloyal and unjust fools who betrayed the city. Timokov's group of assassins with no sense of honor did this. But fortunately, a week ago, after finding out the true situation
, I have personally killed them with a cannon! So, Laite..."
George's tone softened. He took two steps forward, patted Lite's shoulder, and said in a loving tone:
"After 'Lalaya's Dream' is completed and 'Paradise' appears, I will definitely watch the sunrise on the high ground on the edge of the Holy City of Sogra, and then raise a gun to understand myself. So, I plan to let you take over from me before that
With his title and rank, he became the youngest member of the 'Paradise' Management Committee."
"In this case, do I have to... give up my body and enter the illusory world?" Laite cursed.
"Of course." George tried his best to release his emotions, gestured with his hands and claws, and laughed loudly:
"Hahaha, this is evolution, this is the ultimate evolution, do you understand?"
"It's hard to understand." Laite shook his head, subconsciously touched the skin of his face and arms that felt so real, and said worriedly:
"People have a spirit because they have a body. Without the carrier, the spirit will become a line of meaningless... digital code? Maybe... this is a bit difficult for people of our time to understand, but it is anyway
This is the truth. If the physical body does not exist, will consciousness and spirit still be real? Even if they exist, how can we ensure that the spirit in paradise is the one separated from the physical body?"
"This question is very good and valuable!" George praised Laite without hesitation, cast an approving look at Laite, patted Laite's shoulders with both hands, looked at Laite's pure black eyes, and said firmly:
"Our experiments show that humans who enter the 'small paradise' are put into a state of near-death by means, sent there, and connected with other people's consciousness. After waking up, they still remember what happened and what they have done.
It should be noted that when he is near death, his body is no different from death."
"Speaking of which, I appreciate the growth you have made while performing tasks during this period. Your physical fitness has increased visibly, your strength has become stronger, and even your thinking ability has made a qualitative leap.
In fact, your performance during this period has been noticed by the Socratic Committee. Even though your body has mutated to some extent, you still stick to your human identity and have not fallen into the arms of the 'lost ones'."
As George spoke, he took off his standard tactical gloves and pinched Lite's left arm with his scarred right hand, like a pliers, making him unable to move.
After subconsciously struggling once, Laite simply chose to let nature take its course and let George roughly explore and manipulate it.
After touching a vaguely solid object, George used his other hand to twist a light black, unobtrusive button on his waist, tapped it twice, and took out the inconspicuous box.
Immediately afterwards, he placed the box on Laite's arm. In an instant, dazzling cyan light shone all around, which was more than ten times stronger than the brilliance of the "New Yongguang" brand flashlight.
The box suddenly stretched out four silver mechanical claws and clasped Laite's skin. A miniature saber protruded from the light "double-headed eagle" pattern engraved in the middle and pierced Laite's skin.
A long, thin opening was made.
Then, a subtle mechanical sound came through, and the sabers were combined and changed to form a strange and strange mechanical claw, which penetrated deep into Laite's arm.
Along with the bone-piercing pain, a small machine was taken out along with a small piece of Mohu's flesh and blood.
After restoring the box and putting it back on his waist, George discovered that the blood flowing from the wound like a stream had actually gathered on the floor to form a "bloody flower" that exuded an intoxicating smell and had an extremely graceful posture.
"Dora".
He glanced at Laite indifferently, then wiped off the dirt on the small machine, picked it up, and said:
"'JS-X-01', like the 'New Yongguang' just now, is a technological product left by the Putoa Federation. Its core is a crystal that continuously emits weak magic power. The exquisite and complex circuits inside are already the current
It is a masterpiece at the highest level of the empire. Your location, and the proportion of the 'virus' and magic source power erosion in your body will be passed to us when you enter the city. Don't forget, Mr. Holly is the Prime Minister of the empire. Install some
The device to receive the signal is not difficult for us.”
"But then again, all the signal analysis results show that your brain has not been invaded by any harmful substances and has remained in a very awake state. This is rare, and it is destined that your spirit will be incomparably in line with the 'Paradise'
.Holly said that one day when he is tired of 'Paradise', you will be the most suitable new leader."
"We will not only allow millions of people in the city of Sogra to enter the 'Paradise', but after we obtain the core of the god that contains endless energy, we will launch the 'continuation plan', kill Yin Fante, and activate the hidden secrets including Cheka
There are devices under the cities of Fusk, Zhinetsk, Kusha and other cities to help the suffering human beings there to 'freely' give up their bodies."
"At that time, airships the size of towns will rise from the ground, enter the vast universe, and combine into the largest spaceship. At that time, we will no longer need food, water and oxygen, and will only need to rely on the energy of the sun.
, you can completely realize happiness and eternal life. Laite..."
It seemed that Te was still not interested enough. George kicked "JS-X-01" into his pocket, pinched Te's shoulders, shook it vigorously, and said in a hurried tone:
"Don't you like machinery? 'Paradise' will satisfy all your creativity. You can imagine any interesting device and create your own world. If...if you prefer magic, you will be on par with the so-called Creator there.
Existence. Compared to this dark, gloomy, and ugly wasteland world, isn’t it paradise?”
"You are also crazy, Mr. George." Laite said helplessly:
"Please wake up. There is no 'paradise' or 'heaven' in the world. There are only intelligent creatures like us who have been tortured but already have beautiful visions and strive to survive. Neither humans, nor the lost, nor gods.
Tolerating the killing of millions of people in exchange for an illusory existence.”
"Your desires and fantasies are the driving force for survival. If these could be easily obtained, would we still need to exist? The fire of human civilization would be extinguished."
"Besides, Mr. George, I tell you responsibly. The so-called 'Paradise' is a worthless collective dream. After death, human consciousness and spirit will definitely disappear. Even if we can see each other in 'Paradise'
As far as they are concerned, they are just illusions or machines that operate according to predetermined orbits."
"So..." George's eyes narrowed slightly, the corners of his mouth raised, showing some teeth, his face suddenly became ferocious, and he said in a fierce tone:
"Is your choice to refuse to enter the 'Paradise' and be determined to become an enemy of the Socratic Council? But you have to know that I am not the only one in this 'Old Palace'!"
Laite opened his mouth and was about to step forward to argue a few words. Suddenly, he felt a cold feeling coming from his neck that belonged to a knife.