The final gentleman

Now that the list has been submitted, tomorrow the organization will select three suitable teams based on the lists submitted by the whole city and go to this natural gray area where [tunnel] was born.

In Zion, many teams are preparing for this matter.

【Power Station】

An ancient castle building inlaid with a large number of gears and constantly spewing steam.

Looking upward, you can still see the steel brackets erected on the top, as well as a large number of exaggerated electric arcs that dance regularly.

The number of gentlemen in Zion who have seen the true appearance of the power station does not exceed 15%.

At this moment,

Ludwig Regan was located deep inside the power station, in a private laboratory chartered by the stationmaster, making preparations for his final departure from the city.

In the process of his busy work,

A woman with cables connected to many parts of her body, realizing simple consciousness through circuit boards and precise currents, is sitting on the side of the vacant experimental table, shaking her legs up and down.

The cable hanging at the base of the calf also swayed.

Through the special eyes covered by black hair, he observed the busy Reagan.

Since she doesn't have a sound mind, she just likes to look at this extremely familiar young man and doesn't think much about it. Whenever Reagan was alone, she would run out alone to be by his side.

at this time,

Reagan looked at the special device that he had been studying for many years, using the mechanical arm and adjustable magnifying glass installed on the experimental bench to make final adjustments to the device.

Before I knew it, eight hours had passed.

The woman still maintains the same movements of shaking her legs and observing, and even the amplitude of swinging her legs is the same.

"Have you finally left the city?"

After completing the debugging, Reagan first came to the woman who was both virtual and real.

Through the weak electric arc that dances on the surface of the body, Reagan can make direct contact with the woman, and can actually touch her body... In other words, only Reagan can touch her.

Reagan took the woman's hands and a tear fell on them.

"Faye, please forgive me for my incompetence. With the research resources provided by the webmaster, I still cannot make a breakthrough in the reconstruction of "neural consciousness."

At least as a 'human' now, it is impossible for me to break through this technological barrier in a short time.

I need to take you on another trip to the twisted, abominable and dangerous gray realm to find ancient relics that can break through the limits of human beings.

I promise you that no harm will come to you this time. "

When Reagan finished speaking, the woman stopped shaking her legs.

Her body began to move slowly, making the sound of metal cables rubbing against bones.

The tongue full of small holes was attached to Reagan's ear, licking gently and making intermittent electromagnetic interference sounds:

"Okay... let's go... together."

These words greatly encouraged Reagan, and he stood up and returned to the debugged device.

This is an amplification device designed by him personally with the support of the webmaster and ten years of salary in advance.

An "exoskeleton spine" exuding metallic luster, silvery white, and resembling a centipede.

Each spinal segment has a pair of soft metal appendages.

Once these appendages are inserted into the human body, they will automatically find the corresponding secondary nerves in the body for quick connection.

The biggest feature of the device is that it can convert an individual's biological energy into electrical energy and store it, and it can also accurately and effectively adjust the electrical energy delivery.

For example, after Reagan eats normally, part of the food energy that is being converted into glycogen will be divided into excess and converted into electrical energy, which is stored in the spine.

For another example, part of the energy generated by Reagan during his daily walking and running will be stored in the form of electrical energy.

Because the device resembles an arthropod insect, Reagan usually calls it an "electric bug".

Due to the limitations of the technology of the times,

This kind of device, which is related to the nature of nerves and requires the transformation of physical energy transmission, requires great risks during assembly. If the body experiences a strong rejection reaction, death may occur on the spot.

"call……"

He took a deep breath and reached out to flip the switch hidden in the inner layer of the outer spine.

Click, click, click!

The exoskeleton spine moved like a reptile, and each metal appendage began to tap up and down, trying to insert itself into the host's body.

Reagan took off his shirt,

The exposed back has been mapped with a "ridge point distribution map" using a certain induction liquid in advance. These points will assist the exoskeleton in precise connection.

As he turns his body, align his back with the activated exoskeleton spine.

The latter immediately detects the 'pairable point' and crawls up its back like a centipede.

Feeling the cold metal appendage scraping against his back, Ludwig Regan showed no fear. He just turned his head and looked at the woman he loved most in his life with a smile.

"Wait for me a moment, I'll be fine soon."

This smile did not last long.

The metal spine crawling on the back has stopped, and the appendages begin to search for the corresponding [point]

Swish~ The cold metal spikes instantly pierced the body and inserted into the spine, officially carrying out 'neural integration' and 'energy storage transformation'.

ah! Heart-rending screams echoed in the laboratory.

Reagan almost fainted.

The sound of pain touched Faye beside her, causing her simple thoughts to react. She slowly floated over and hugged Reagan into her arms.

slowly,

As the pain in his back gradually subsided, the extremely tired Reagan slowly fell asleep in the hug and fell sideways in the laboratory.

A strong and steady electric current flashed between the pupils that were about to close.

…

Inside the college

As usual, Yi Chen reported to his mentor the tasks he had taken on in Gethsemane.

Chamberson naturally saw what his student was thinking, "Aren't you really not satisfied with the 'dual-attribute relic'?"

"Let's give it a try~ Just treat it as a task trial. Wouldn't it be better if we could really find the 'three-attribute relic'?"

"The "Relic Incident" is completely different from the tasks you usually receive, because you need to contact the [Passage] and go to the truly dangerous old world area.

However, newly discovered passages like this one that exist in the medium and thin gray areas tend to be safer.

Moreover, the "leather content" of your clothing can further ensure your activities there, and the monitor will also determine whether you are qualified to pass through the passage.

Since I've decided to go, I won't say anything more.

To be on the safe side, it is better to bring a tube of "Twilight Silver Liquid"... Anyway, one bottle is enough, and the remaining amount is enough for your subsequent use. "

"good."

After bidding farewell to Chamberson, he went to Zed's paradise again. Teacher Zed, who was always talkative, did not say much this time, nor did he ask Yi Chen to undergo a special physical training before departure.

But a very rare warning:

"Explore carefully, don't lose your 'eyes' inside like I did."

In the remaining time, Yi Chen planned to make preparations that would affect the advancement of the event.

[Street area-temporary accommodation area]

The corner room on the top floor is Jin's single rental apartment.

Strangely, Yi Chen, who was standing at the door, didn't smell the smell of meat from before.

Dong Dong Dong~ I knocked on the door several times but no one answered.

"Well, it's almost ten o'clock in the evening, haven't you come back yet? Forget it, let's wait for the notice to meet again tomorrow."

Just when Yi Chen turned to leave,

Heavy footsteps came from the corridor, and Jin was seen walking up the stairs carrying a sack that was taller than her.

"Eh? William, why are you here... I thought I might be able to leave in time tomorrow. I used a lot of contacts today to collect [high-end imitation meat], and I have to process it all tonight. You came at the wrong time."

"It's okay, let's chat while we do it."

Yi Chen's purpose is very clear,

He wanted to take advantage of this important moment on the eve of the incident to have an in-depth communication with Jin and seriously talk about the upcoming relic incident, so as to suppress Jin's crazy characteristics as much as possible and reduce the instability of the team.

In a dark, small room filled with the smell of meat.

In order to reduce the dirtiness of clothing, all coats were put away.

The two of them were only wearing shirts, with the first and second upper buttons unbuttoned, and the sleeves folded above the elbows.

Sometimes the palms overlap, sometimes cross,

They worked together to grind and press the meat on an instrument full of pureed meat, trying to get rid of all the imitation meat before dawn.