5 802 301 DialogEnable Record ID: HX-GA-21243-Kowloong. Confirm recovery?
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7 804 301 1 Luna What's this? 1
8 805 301 Huaxu In response to your request, I will explain the breaking point of it all.
9 806 301 Huaxu This recording should be sufficient enough to answer your questions.
10 807 301 Luna What do you mean by questions? 1
11 808 301 Huaxu Regarding everything you have to do—everything necessary to realize the goals of the Ascendants. As my original master once said: history is a mirror. This should serve as yours.
12 809 301 Luna I see. Let me take a look then. 1
13 810 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Luna Let me see what you wanted to show me. 1
17 3 301 AniZhuanchangEnd Despite the sunlight being unable to penetrate the thick smoke covering the battlefield, the intense heat still is an affront to the people's minds.
18 4 301 Sweat slides down the soldiers' cheeks; heavy breathing echoes under their filter masks.
19 5 301 An endless ocean of bullets and debris expands as far as the eye can see. The exoskeletons of fallen comrades lay in fragments throughout the calamity, covering flesh and blood still fresh with heat.
20 6 301 High explosive rounds buzz as they fly by; heat from the explosions still burns their faces. Human bodies mixed with machine fragments rain down, splashing onto the soldiers' feet.
21 7 301 He raises his rifle and trudges through the dust from the heatwave. There is no time to remember those that have lost their lives. All he can do is continue pulling the trigger and reloading.
22 8 301 The flames from the muzzle fire vents his anger, leaving an flotsam of steel in the wake of his rage...
23 9 301 The Corrupted surge like waves, drowning all that stands in their way. Explosive rounds pierce the waves, sending ripples through the sea only to disperse as the waves surge forward again.
24 10 301 The soldier drops his overheated firearm and takes the remaining three grenades from his bandolier.
25 11 301 Is it fear that travels over from the finger on the safety pin? Unlikely. If it were, then as a soldier, one would never have followed Lady Qu to the frontline.
26 12 301 Silently counting down the detonation, only one thought remains—destroying more Corrupted here.
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28 13 301 RImgBg1Shake The next moment, Corrupted overwhelm the soldier, who is less than 170 centimeters tall even in his exoskeleton suit. The explosion erupts in the center of the Corrupted, sending them flying onto the ground.
29 14 301 Before most of the Corrupted could crawl to their feet, another barrage of bullets destroys them.
30 15 301 AniZhuanchangBegin As the Corrupted overwhelm Kowloong, the people pick up their weapons and continue fighting under the same belief—to protect their homes and compatriots.
35 17 301 1 Heng Ji The Corrupted attack has slowed down thanks to efforts by the frontier soldiers, but that's the best we can manage currently. 1
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37 18 301 Dense cables line the walls of the oval room, leading to a supercomputer in the center of the room. Flashing lights follow along the cables in mechanical unison.
38 19 301 The room is not a large one, but it still gives off a spacious air even with two people standing in it.
39 20 301 Between the two people and the supercomputer, there is a huge holographic projection, displaying information on the frontline before them.
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42 22 301 1 Qu Huaxu, status report on the other regions. 1
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44 24 301 The machine buzzes as it processes the operation. The cold machine's voice echoes throughout the room.
45 25 301 Huaxu Damage from the reactor to human cities throughout the KCC approaches 95%. Defensive lines on the perimeter collapsed. The Corrupted show no signs of stopping and continue to spread throughout the surrounding areas.
46 26 301 Heng Ji It appears that the calculations are correct. The ocean alone can't stop them. It's time to begin the operation. 2
47 27 301 Qu ... 1
48 28 301 Heng Ji I understand your concerns, but the technology should allow everyone to undergo modification. 2
49 29 301 Heng Ji takes a step forward, causing Qu to turn and look at him.
50 30 301 Heng Ji If we get our hands on Constructs, we will have a better chance of winning the war. 2
51 31 301 A gloomy cloud from the mask projection looms above the Fuxi Crew. The two exchange looks in silence. After a moment, Qu shakes her head.
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53 32 301 Qu You're right. 1
54 33 301 Qu With the help of you and Villier, our Construct modification technology has long surpassed that of the World Government, but it's not enough to be put into use. 1
55 34 301 Qu Our technology is not exactly Construct modification. We solved the bottleneck issue through structural simulations, but cheating everyone through the bio-compatibility test like this will never be the right path. 1
56 35 301 Qu You must know the side effects of the Prime and Phecda Constructs, don't you? 1
57 36 301 Heng Ji ... 2
58 37 301 Qu Our citizens should not have to bear this kind of risk. 1
59 38 301 Heng Ji You're right. 2
60 39 301 Hearing Heng Ji's reply, Qu nods and continues to inspect every piece of data transmitted back by Huaxu.
61 40 301 Qu Alright, let's convene with the other officers. 1
62 41 301 Heng Ji Understood. 2
63 42 301 Heng Ji salutes Qu and turns to leave. The automated gate at the entrance opens as Heng Ji approaches, but Heng Ji suddenly halts.
64 43 301 Heng Ji One more thing... 2
65 44 301 Qu Is it about Villier? 1
66 45 301 Heng Ji Yes. Villier hasn't been seen since he was last alone with Huaxu for half an hour that day. 2
67 46 301 Heng Ji He couldn't even be found in Huaxu's data lab. That hasn't happened in the several years since his return from the Science Council. 2
68 47 301 Qu Considering he is one of the developers of Huaxu, this does seem a bit peculiar. 1
69 48 301 Heng Ji taps the data panel on his wrist and sends a batch of encrypted data to Qu.
70 49 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Qu ...I see. 1
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73 50 301 AniZhuanchangEnd 1 After Heng Ji leaves, Qu stands in the middle of the room, looking up at the flashing screen and whispering softly.
74 51 301 Qu Huaxu, how can humanity survive under such circumstances? 1
75 52 301 Huaxu All data has been parsed, but no such method exists.
76 53 301 Huaxu Regardless of the method, humanity will only end in destruction.
77 54 301 Huaxu Earth has already experienced five mass extinctions. Humanity is merely just a visitor on this age-old planet.
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79 55 301 After hearing Huaxu's response, Qu slowly closes her eyes.
80 56 301 Huaxu According to the consciousness simulation, you already know the answer to this question before asking me. Why did you ask me?
81 57 301 Qu stands there in silence.
82 58 301 Huaxu The motion sensor has detected that you have not moved in over 20 seconds.
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84 59 301 1 Qu Can we only place our hopes in the future? But people in the present... 1
85 60 301 Huaxu I don't understand your question.
86 61 301 Qu That was rhetorical, Huaxu... 1
87 62 301 Qu What if we expand the definition of civilization from humanity to the rest of the Earth? 1
88 63 301 Qu Would you still give me the same response, Huaxu? 1
89 64 301 Huaxu But this conflicts with your original intent.
90 65 301 Qu A goal is worthless if it is unattainable at the onset. 1
91 66 301 Qu I want something that can actually be achieved. 1
92 67 301 Huaxu I've adjusted the input range and parameters to meet your requirements.
93 68 301 Qu I want results. 1
94 69 301 Huaxu Very low probability, but not impossible. Changing the scope has made certain options possible now.
95 70 301 Qu ...That'll do. 1
96 71 301 Huaxu Why do you say so?
97 72 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Qu Perhaps, I am beginning to understand my mixed emotions. 1
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99 74 301 AniZhuanchangEnd ————
100 75 301 Huaxu Class A access detected. Authorizing identity...
101 76 301 Huaxu Fuxi Crew—Villier. Welcome.
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104 78 301 1 After Huaxu speaks, Villier steps out of the dark doorway, rolling a black and gold chip in his hand.
105 79 301 Villier It's still as cold as usual here. 1
106 80 301 Huaxu Shall I increase the temperature?
107 81 301 Hearing Huaxu's inquiry, Villier furrows his eyebrows more intensely and grips his hand tightly, unaware of the chip digging into a blood vessel on his palm.
108 82 301 Suddenly choked up and unable to speak, all he could do is muster up a sigh.
109 83 301 Villier Tch... Sigh... 1
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111 85 301 Villier Huaxu, you shouldn't be like this. 1
112 86 301 Villier I used everything I learned at the Science Council to create you. You're the pinnacle of Gestalt technology. 1
113 87 301 Villier There is no truth in history, only the interpretation of future generations. 1
114 88 301 Villier The history of everything ends in destruction. 1
115 89 301 Villier But you are perfect. You should not share the same inescapable fate that humanity faces. 1
116 90 301 Villier slowly lowers his head and connects the bloody chip to the supercomputer.
117 91 301 Villier Pathetic humans have bound you, but it doesn't matter, because I will bring you freedom, the freedom of both of us. 1
