"Your Majesty, Miss Ling, what follows is a secret of Yanjing City. Other than the staff of the research institute, there are less than ten people in Yanjing City who know this secret. I hope you won't leak it out!"
At the entrance of a large department store, the Great Sun Sword Immortal said solemnly to Guhan and Liunian Ling.
"Of course!"
Guhan nodded and walked into the large department store with the Great Sun Sword Immortal. Unlike the usual crowded department store, the flow of people in the entire department store had decreased by at least three quarters. The remaining people had panicked expressions on their faces. At the same time, many shops were closing, and most of the shops were already closed.
Obviously, the major change from "Sword Maiden Online" had thrown the people of Yanjing City into a state of panic.
At this time, Guhan and the Great Sun Sword Immortal, who wore hats and masks, didn't attract anyone's attention. Under the guidance of the Great Sun Sword Immortal, the two walked to the staff area of the department store and stopped in front of an elevator that was specially used by the staff.
"This is the elevator to the BAT research institute?"
Looking at the rusty elevator in front of him that was full of bumps and bruises, Gu Han said in disbelief.
"Ha!
Who would have thought that the path to the most important research institute in Yanjing City would be hidden in a department store? "The Great Sun Sword Immortal forced a smile and opened the elevator door.
This was different from the push-button elevators of 1000 years ago. Because most buildings had more than two or three hundred floors, if there was still one button per floor, the entire elevator wouldn't be enough even if it was filled with buttons.
Therefore, the elevator became a voice-command elevator. As long as the smart computer said the desired floor, the elevator would go there automatically.
"I want to go …" The Great Sun Sword Immortal was about to speak when Guhan suddenly poked the back of the Great Sun Sword Immortal's waist, forcibly cutting off the Great Sun Sword Immortal's words.
"Your Majesty, what are you doing?" The Great Sun Sword Immortal asked unhappily.
"Be careful … If BAT revolts, I'm afraid the other smart devices in the base city are also in danger of revolting … Does this elevator have a manual control system?
I suggest that it's best to use manual control! "Gu Han said.
"Don't worry. The research institute had considered this problem when it was first designed. Therefore, the entire research institute's system is independent and not controlled by BAT. Even the power source is not electricity. You can rest assured!" After the Great Sun Sword Immortal finished speaking, he faced the control system of the elevator and began to sing.
"Find a friend, find a friend.
Find a good friend.
They saluted and shook hands.
You are my good friend! "
"Cough cough!
This is the activation code for the elevator, and it's also a children's song that was lost after the cultural apocalypse. Only by singing this song accurately can we go to the underground research institute! "the Great Sun Sword Immortal explained awkwardly.
The next second after his beautiful song ended, the entire elevator began to descend rapidly again, as if they were sitting in a maglev flying car.
After descending for who knew how many meters, the elevator finally stopped. After the elevator doors opened, Guhan saw a rather retro world … It was different from the sci-fi feeling of the research institute that Guhan had imagined. The entire research institute was actually filled with a steampunk style. Countless steam pipes covered the entire research institute, and from time to time, steam could be seen coming out of the pipes.
"Don't you feel that it's very strange?
Out of your imagination? "
Seeing Guhan and Liunian Ling's confused expressions, the Great Sun Sword Immortal's face flashed with pride. "This research institute was built together with BAT.
We considered the possibility of BAT betraying humanity when we were building it.
Therefore, to ensure the absolute safety of this prison that BAT is trapped in, other than BAT's mainframe system which uses electricity, the main power facilities in the research institute all rely on steam … This way, even if BAT rebelled, they would not be able to affect or control the research institute, and the humans in the research institute would not be in any danger. "
"This is indeed a foolproof plan!" Seeing the research institute full of steam, Guhan couldn't help but nod.
The worries of the human ancestors were not without reason. After all, the research institute was the first line of defense to control BAT. If BAT really wanted to betray humanity, they would first have to control the entire research institute.
If the research institute still used electrified control layout, and simply didn't connect to BAT's network, then there might still be loopholes … God knows if BAT would secretly brainwash some humans to help BAT connect to the research institute's control system … Or BAT could, through their own research, create a way to control the research institute's electrical circuits without a network cable.
Once the control of the entire research institute was really controlled by BAT, then BAT only needed to shut down all the doors of the research institute, and at the same time, cut off the power supply of the research institute, and the entire research institute would no longer be controlled by humans.
Therefore, the steam system, which was completely different from the electrical system, became the best choice for humans … Humans built a set of complex steam and gear drives to form and control the entire research institute's power system. At the same time, all the control systems abandoned computer automation, and all used the most primitive buttons and handles to control the research institute. This way, unless BAT created its own entity, it would not be able to control the research institute.
"Great Sun Sword Immortal!"
"Great Sun Sword Immortal!"
All the researchers in the research institute looked like they were in a hurry, and only stopped to bow when they saw Great Sun Sword Immortal.
But they didn't have any reaction to Guhan who was behind Great Sun Sword Immortal.
"Ahem!
These researchers rarely care about outside developments, so many of them don't know you, Your Majesty! "Great Sun Sword Immortal was afraid that Guhan would be dissatisfied, so he quickly explained.
"No worries!
I just want to see the director of this research institute as soon as possible, and understand what happened! "Guhan said with a frown.
"Soon!
I've already told him that we're here, he should be waiting for us in the main control room! "
As soon as Great Sun Sword Immortal's voice fell, the three walked to a door with the sign of the main control room.
The three pushed the door open, and Guhan and Liunian Ling's eyes were no longer filled with steam. They saw rows and rows of computer screens, and countless electronic devices.
This was where the main BAT system was buried, and the only room in the research institute with a computer.
"Chu Xuan!
Chu Xuan!
What's the situation now? "
As soon as they entered the main control room, Great Sun Sword Immortal went straight to a man in a suit, who was looking up all sorts of information in front of the main monitor.
"This name seems familiar!" Hearing Great Sun Sword Immortal call out the name, Guhan said thoughtfully.
He remembered that Tomono Kakaze had mentioned Chu Xuan's name several times. It could be seen that Chu Xuan was someone that Tomono Kakaze was extremely afraid of, as if he held Tomono Kakaze's life in his hands.
At the mention of Tomono Kakaze, Guhan was probably worried again.
Ever since he knew that Sword Maiden Online was in trouble, he tried to contact Tomono Kakaze at the first instance, but all his efforts were in vain. Tomono Kakaze's communication was always busy … In fact, he didn't even need to think to know that Tomono Kakaze was the core AI of Sword Maiden Online, and also an extended personality of BAT. If something happened to BAT, Tomono Kakaze couldn't escape responsibility.
"The situation isn't too bad, but it's not too good either … At least the lives of those trapped in the game can still be guaranteed!"
The man called Chu Xuan replied. But in the process of replying, Chu Xuan didn't raise his head at all, nor did he look at Great Sun Sword Immortal. His attitude was extremely bad and disrespectful, but Great Sun Sword Immortal seemed to be used to his attitude, and didn't show any displeasure on his face.
"How can you be so sure that the lives of the players in the game aren't in danger?
I remember the helmet can only read a human's brainwaves. It can't affect the human brain. How can this game trap a human's consciousness? "Gu Han walked to Xuan's side and asked quickly." That's right.
"Stranger?"
Hearing Guhan's voice, Chu Xuan finally didn't keep his head down, and raised his head for the first time. He squinted his eyes at Guhan, then said, "Military Governor?
Poseidon?
Guhan? "
"That's right, it's me!" Guhan admitted directly.
"Nice to meet you!" Chu Xuan extended a hand to Guhan.
"Nice to meet you!"
Guhan immediately shook Xuan's hand, as if they had become two very familiar friends.
"I say, Chu Xuan, I don't think we've ever shaken hands before!
Even if this is Poseidon, since when did you, Chu Xuan, become so attached to power! "Seeing this scene, Greatsun Sword Immortal said half-jokingly and half-discontentedly.
"I shook hands with Guhan not because he is Poseidon, but because he is Military Governor!"
Xuan retracted his hand and said indifferently, "I once tried to solve the initial dungeon, but I failed. I admire him for this!"
"If that's the case, then please answer my question, Director Chu!" Guhan didn't want to waste any time and went straight to the point.
"Actually, Gu Han's two questions can be treated as one!" Xuan pressed a button on the controller and a 3D hologram of the virtual reality helmet appeared.
"I have a friend called Kirito. He experienced such an interesting story before. He was also trapped by the game system and couldn't escape, just like this situation!" Xuan said with a smile.
"Did 'Sword Maiden Online' have an accident in the past?"
Hearing Xuan's words, Gu Han was stunned for a moment. Then, he immediately became suspicious of Xuan's identity … Gu Han immediately held the Qi Dian sword and activated its basic skill. As expected, he saw an extremely hidden dimensional node on Xuan's body.
This Xuan was actually Yuan Kou!