And inside the control room of a tall tower above the wreckage,
A masquerade is going on:
The 'members' wearing white masks each remain mysterious and calm.
However,
When a certain member suddenly felt that he had completely lost contact with the [Projection Ruins], including Les Unton at [Border: Wall of Hercules], in the supernova explosion that had just erupted in an instant,
An uneasy atmosphere quickly spread.
A man hides uncontrollable anxiety under his mask, and finally can no longer hold back his inner emotions.
He recalled the shocking scene of the supernova explosion just now:
Among the wreckage briefly illuminated by bright light.
They witnessed the destruction and rebirth of stars, but they also witnessed the fragility of countless precision instruments under the impact of extreme energy.
And the helplessness of those defense systems that should have been as solid as a rock instantly collapsed.
Those scenes were as deep as a brand in his heart, making him doubt everything he saw before him like never before.
then,
He even said angrily:
"Everything is completely out of control!
I admit that until now, I am completely unsure about what old Constance wants to achieve through the Wall of Hercules.
We must activate the [Final Weapon] immediately!"
Upon hearing this proposal,
Siming's usually calm female voice also had a rare hint of sarcasm:
"Marcel, wake up.
[The Final Weapon] has not been fully debugged, and its performance and stability are still unknown.
What's more, it was a mass-produced method we prepared to fight against the Lord of the Abyss, and now we are using it so hastily,
Are you sure this is a wise move?"
at the same time,
Another voice also sounded,
It was a more steady man who tried to calm down the sudden dispute:
"Calm down.
No matter how critical the situation is, we still have a choice.
Although the main systems of the Silver Mechanical Ring, including all control modules, have been destroyed by the supernova explosion just now,
But the border gate remains stable,
We can now use it to return to the real world first,
Re-evaluate the situation and find a more reasonable response strategy. We cannot take such aggressive measures, otherwise we may lose more."
only,
When I heard him say this,
Marcel took a deep breath.
His eyes swept across the eyes hidden behind the pale masks of every companion present, and he knew that he must convey the urgency of the current situation with an unquestionable determination:
"Dear allies,
I understand the worries and uneasiness in your hearts, but we must clearly realize that time is more precious to us than any resource.
The supernova explosion not only destroyed the core system of the Silver Mechanical Ring, but may also have caused a chain reaction in the surrounding star fields.
Those galaxies that we once regarded as buffer zones,
It may now be rapidly becoming the wrong bridgehead for a sudden change in the rhythm of civilization.
not to mention,
The data of Lord Hades has also been completely cleared.
Because of the absolute data blockade of Constance and [Zhongmen-Alejos], we still know very little about what exactly happened during the Kuroshio Crisis in Manila, Philippines.
Even now, the communication system has been completely paralyzed, and information delays and interference are becoming increasingly serious, which means that our connection with the outside world may be interrupted at any time."
He paused,
Let these words sink in everyone's heart and ensure that everyone can deeply understand the seriousness of the situation.
"As for the ultimate weapon v6 Epsilon Twisted Destroyer.
...I admit it,
That's an option we never thought we'd easily enable.
It represents a last resort and carries huge risks.
But we must face reality. If we don't make a decision here and now, it will be too late for us to activate it when the destructive factors of the Third Era or even the Fourth Era completely block all escape routes.
[The Great Library]'s attitude towards the crisis is too gentle.
We can no longer allow those idiots with wait-and-see theories to drag the Fifth Age into the abyss.
to this end,
Whether it is the [Eternal Dawn] or [Twilight Constellation] that revives the third era
Even on this basis, the star sea wonders of some ruins are completely re-enacted,
This is a [ritual] that must be performed.”
Marcel's tone revealed an unquestionable determination, and he began to analyze everyone's doubts one by one, using data and logic to defeat them one by one.
Even at the end,
He only said one sentence:
"If there is any problem with the ultimate weapon, I am willing to become the next experimental subject!"
But when he saw his determination, Si Ming finally said nothing.
There is not that deep connection between the members of the Masquerade,
so,
The only thing that can bring them together,
Only [faith].
If he has said that he is willing to become the next experimental subject, then there will be no reason for others to stop him.
In a solemn atmosphere,
All the white masks slowly lowered their heads.
Only Marcel was left on the huge empty tower. He walked to the top and pressed the huge red button firmly and decisively.
instantly,
The entire depth of the Wall of Hercules seemed to be shaken by an invisible force.
Near Su Wen's huge dark blue energy patio, the originally silent underground shelter began an unprecedented turmoil:
The wall is no longer a solid shelter, but has turned into a small boat in the rough waves, accompanied by a low and powerful roar.
They start to tremble!
distortion!
It seems as if every inch of brick and stone is telling the story of the coming disaster.
Inside the shelter, countless discordant vibrations were suddenly added to the intricate steel pipes and roar of steam engines.
Many huge steel beams supporting the ceiling and floor began to swing slowly and powerfully, as if being gently moved by invisible hands.
The lights in the shelter began to flicker, and the pressure in the steam pipes suddenly increased, making a sharp whistling sound, as if in protest against this sudden intrusion.
The refugees were terrified,
They were huddled on the narrow bed or busy in the simple kitchen, but now they were all running around like frightened birds.
The old people staggered forward on crutches;
Children cry for their parents;
The young mother held her baby tightly, her eyes full of fear and helplessness.
In the corridors of the shelter, people pushed each other, trying to find a safer place to hide, but every vibration seemed to mock their futility.
And the little girl who Su Wen had just restrained from being polluted by the abyss was struggling to walk out of a narrow tunnel with her transformed father.
Her face was covered with sweat and dirt, and her eyes shone with perseverance and despair.
only,
Just now, she had almost completely exhausted her life force for revenge.
So at this moment, in the face of this sudden disaster, her body was finally overwhelmed, and with a weak "plop",
The little girl just fell to the ground helplessly,
But she still clutched the hem of her father's clothes tightly with both hands, unwilling to let go.
The endless falling rocks were about to hit her, and she knew that she would eventually die like this.
But in this moment of despair!
A warm voice sounded slowly in her ears:
"Don't worry, there's still me."
That’s Su Wen’s promise!
In an instant, an endless pale golden barrier appeared in her sky!