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"Oh, that's it. Did Secretary Kuka tell you anything? After all, this place is under the direct control of the Federal Council, and the arrangements made will not be communicated to me." Yaroslav complained slightly.

Ross clearly recognized Yaroslav's voiceover. He took two steps forward and replied with a smile:

"Kuka did not tell us anything additional, Commander-in-Chief. He told us the same thing he told you, asking us to continue operating the 'Silver Universe Absorber' device in front of you to absorb the last 10 % of the 'dark energy' from the universe.

"When the moonlight rises at night, we can activate another 'Moon Energy Absorber' placed in the center of the site to capture the 'H3 element' emitted by the moonlight, and mix the two to run the 'ritual'. In this way, you can see the specific location of the 'evolution platform' guided by the energies."

Yaroslav raised his head and only then did he care to carefully observe the appearance of the two scientists who had never met before.

Igor's figure is slightly wider than that of the soldiers present. Under his face, which is covered with wrinkles and scars, is a fairly complete piece, with the "scimitar beard" of the people of the Central Empire, but it is too messy, as if it has not been trimmed for a long time. .

But what’s even more weird is the upper half of his face. If you draw an axis of symmetry along the center of his eyebrows, the left half will look weathered, as if it has been eroded by wind, sand, rain and snow for a long time, revealing an abnormal ruddy color. The right half of the face seemed to have been burned by flames, revealing large areas of yellow-brown wrinkles like rotten apples.

Moreover, the eyeball on his right side no longer looks like a human being. All it has is a transparent, turbid glass-like white, and a few "eyelashes" that are still squirming unconsciously around it.

Taking a deep breath, Yaroslav turned to look at Ross aside. This "little brother" seemed much normal. He looked about fifteen or sixteen years old and innocent. Although there were many traces of battle on his face, such as small There are scars, as well as a scar left by a bullet at the corner of the mouth, etc., but overall it is very white and tender, and it seems that it is maintained by regular use of magic power.

His body is not thin, and he is considered strong among his peers. He is just a head shorter than Igor. However, even if he wears the white coat necessary for scientists like Igor, it is difficult to cover up his right hand. The fact that two of the fingers have been mechanically replaced.

"Wait a minute, the 'Silver Universe Absorber'... and the 'Moon Energy Absorber'. Didn't Secretary Kuka say that he used the 'Silver Universe Magic Wood' transplanted here to absorb this energy? Why are these used... ...Weird instrument?" Yaroslav looked at the lonely "Moon Energy Absorber" in the center of the field and wondered.

"That's it, Commander-in-Chief, these two instruments are made of the terminal branches of the 'Yinyu Magic Wood'. You may not know that although the 'Yinyu Magic Wood' is similar to ordinary plants, It also requires fertilization, watering, pest control, etc., but its wood has the characteristics of metal," Igor replied:

"After research and analysis, we found that its density is slightly higher than gold, its hardness is stronger than steel alloys, and the circuits made of it have better conductivity than silver. The most important thing is, 'Yinyu Magic Wood' Compared with ordinary metals and special magic instruments, it has a stronger 'dark energy' reserve capacity.

"In other words, if it is made into a battery dedicated to storing 'dark energy', a palm-sized piece can meet the energy needs of a small city for half a year. Moreover, the 'lunar energy absorber' made by it can , it can also store the 'H3 element' for up to 24 hours. You know, the most powerful so-called sequential monsters can only store it for 24 minutes."

"So, in the words of the Khitan people, 'everything is ready, all we need is the east wind'?" Yaroslav said with a satisfied smile.

"Of course, Commander-in-Chief." Ross agreed:

"Although we reported to the Federal Council that the probability of success of this 'ceremony' is not high, based on the current judgment of external factors such as equipment and weather conditions, the probability of finding the 'Tianshu Evolution Platform' tonight is, It should have exceeded 90%. Commander-in-Chief, there are still 10 hours before the experiment officially starts. I would like to ask you to deploy troops around the 'experiment site' to ensure smooth transportation of materials and prevent the Lost Ones from sneaking in and destroying it again. ”

"Of course, this is what I should do for the Federal Council. For victory and for the revival of human civilization, I will do anything." Yaroslav nodded, his voice was very soft and low, but as hard as steel, said forcefully.

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, we will do our best to cooperate with you. Chief Vasily promised me that as long as the 'Evolution Platform' plan is successful, I can go to the Far East Third District in the east to find my daughter." Igor He reluctantly showed an expectant smile and said:

"Commander Vasily told me that he received a report from the Border Corps stationed in the Central Far East, which stated that someone who looked very similar to her had been seen near the railway line from North Ukhata City to Hoptov. The local chief executive has sent people to search, but there are many independent armed forces composed of the descendants of the nomadic tribes of the old Uzbek, Kazakh and Ta ethnic groups. They are closer to the Lost in terms of stance, so they have to wait for the war in the west to obtain the victory. Only if we succeed can we surrender or annihilate them in one fell swoop and find my daughter."

"Uh... don't worry about this. Whatever the Federation Council has promised, it will never break its promise. Moreover, Chief Vasily told you this personally, so it is even more impossible for you to break your promise. I serve the Federation. Over the years, although there are insects, clowns, and greedy money worshipers in the Federation, they tend to value oaths and promises more," Yaroslav comforted and promised, fearing that the most important scientist in the Federation at present would be because of this. The daughter's questions interfered with the normal conduct of the "ritual" of the experiment.

However, Yaroslav's worries were obviously unnecessary. Igor just shook his head and sighed slightly, then cast a firm smile on the commander-in-chief, like an unshakable thousand-year-old rock, and said:

"I have not questioned the intentions of Chief Vasily and the Federal Council. I am full of confidence in the future. After all, the 'wind mine' that once wronged me has been punished by the rightful owner. I am under the food supply and official protection of the Federal Council. Only now can he survive.

"In the proverb of the Khitan people, it is, 'If you give me delicious peaches as a gift, I will give you sweet plums in return.' You know, Chief Yaroslav, this long night is very important to me. It’s too long for humans, but it shouldn’t be that long.”

"I agree." Yaroslav felt the same and blurted out.

"Five hundred years is a long enough time. It represents the transition from prosperity to complete destruction of the two dynasties of the central empire of my hometown, the Valleotto and Constantiniya dynasties. The first two hundred years were [ In an era when order is changing from unity to chaos, in order to survive, people can only treat everyone as enemies, and have no choice but to survive under cruel plunder, killing and coercion. In that era, as long as there is a trace of compassion and kindness in the heart, they will become. Food in other people’s mouths,” Igor said with emotion.

"The two hundred years in between were the process of gradual stabilization and reconstruction of [order]. Because the chaos in the first hundred years was too intense, human power was too weak. Aventelei became a no-man's land, and the central empire had only Several strongholds survived, and Putoa, the most powerful sea power in the Steam Age, fell apart and fought against each other.

"Only the Khitanris have maintained [order] and the last dignity of mankind from beginning to end, and own half of the contiguous country. But if the Khitanris close their borders and develop alone, their culture determines that they will not be able to step out of their own way. The core territory is half a step away, and we will not go to war for the revival of human civilization. Only Zine and we Crusted people are the last holders of the human fire.

"But Commander-in-Chief, the Zine people have failed, and only we Crusted people are left. Once our 'restart era' does not come in the end, this reincarnation of mankind will slowly return to silence. When the flame of life ignites again from the endless ice age, I don’t know if there will be a race with ‘wisdom’, ‘divinity’ and ‘creativity’ like humans.”

Igor said, while Ross was walking down the metal stairs to the "Moon Energy Absorber" to make final instrument inspections and "ritual" preparations, he took a few steps forward, leaned into Yaroslav's ear, and whispered Voice:

"Commander-in-Chief, I know that you have always retained a sense of justice in your heart. I would like to ask you one thing. Once the 'Evolution Platform' plan brings disaster, please advise Chief Vasily to close it as soon as possible. , and then led the army to the junction of the North Karlov District, the Old South District and the Old Ashan District to clear out the senior officials of the 'Spear of Odyssey'. If at that time, Chief Vasily's spirit had been controlled by the 'Evolution Platform'. , please give him the last bit of dignity.”

"It won't be that bad." Yaroslav smiled awkwardly, patted Igor on the shoulder and said:

"I trust the Federal Council, and I also believe they have sufficient failure plans. I am old now, and half of my soul is already stored with the rightful owner. I only hope that after the success of this battle, I can take Sophia to enjoy a few days in peace Peaceful time.

"Ha--, after standing for so long, I seem to have exhausted too much energy. I'm also sleepy, so I have to take a nap on the seat next to me. When there are still thirty minutes left before the 'ceremony' starts, Wake me up again."