hotmtlnovel Chapter 506: Invitation to Interstellar Travel
Chapter 506: Invitation to Interstellar Travel
Chapter 506: Invitation to Interstellar Travel
"Right, let’s get back to the point. I think we’re most likely going to have a showdown with those synthetic beasts this time around. What do you guys think?" Ling Ishikawa opened the discussion.
Liu Xing nodded, smiling, "Of course, those synthetic beasts aren’t just there for show. So, I suspect once we rescue the Ancient One and leave the research facility, we’ll have to engage in a chase with those synthetic beasts. However, we should be able to acquire some weapons of the Ancient One within the research facility. Otherwise, relying solely on our old-fashioned rifles and crossbows, it’s nearly impossible to kill those synthetic beasts."
Zhang Jingxu pondered for a moment before speaking, "But rather than worrying about the synthetic beasts, we should consider how to deal with the automated defense robots inside the research facility. Those robots are the real trouble for us. After all, these automated defense robots, at the very least, should be equipped with several machine guns or even cannons. If we encounter them in the indoor terrain, we’re likely to be riddled with bullets."
Liu Xing rubbed his chin, looking at Ling Ishikawa, "It’ll be up to our great Wizard, Mr. Ling Ishikawa, once again. These automated defense robots should still be vulnerable to electrical magic, right?"
Ling Ishikawa furrowed his brows, shaking his head, "Not necessarily. Although the Ancient Ones might be somewhat embarrassing, their strength is still considerable. So, they may have equipped those automated defense robots with insulation."
That’s a point...
Liu Xing felt a bit embarrassed, scratching the back of his head, unsure of what to say for a moment.
Fortunately, Zhang Wenbing stepped in, saying, "Anyway, it’s best for us to avoid those automated defense robots. We’d definitely be at a disadvantage if we fought them. So, we need to find the Ancient One and the members of the China Dao Men as soon as possible. I believe they should have a way to deal with those automated defense robots. But it seems like Maisky didn’t give us the specific map of the research facility."
"In that case, we’ll have to play it by ear once we’re inside the research facility. But what concerns me now is that the Ancient One might turn against us," Liu Xing said seriously.
Liu Xing suspected that the Ancient One might turn against them because he believed the Ancient One’s motives for exploring the research facility on Zekiel Island were dubious. Since Sirius, another Ancient One, could analyze what the research facility was for with some intelligence, this Ancient One likely came for something within the facility, such as control over the synthetic beasts on Zekiel Island.
Though currently, the Ancient One was cooperating with the China Dao Men and had been given considerable freedom, Liu Xing felt it was possible that the Ancient One intended to establish dominance on Zekiel Island and end its cooperation with the China Dao Men.
Thus, there was a possibility that the Ancient One might become an antagonist boss.
However, if the Ancient One did become an antagonist boss, Liu Xing believed the difficulty of this module would increase significantly. After all, if the synthetic beasts had someone commanding them, it would be terrifying.
"Alright, discussing this now won’t help much since we know nothing about the situation inside the research facility. So, we’ll have to adapt on the fly," Zhang Wenbing shrugged.
Liu Xing nodded. Indeed, discussing it now was meaningless. After all, they knew nothing about the situation inside the research facility, and they were likely to be caught off guard.
So, not having a plan now might actually be the best plan.
Perhaps...
At that moment, the private room time had ended, and everyone went back to their rooms to rest.
However, in the dead of night, Liu Xing once again sneaked to the surface to summon Rundell.
So, wanting to embark on interstellar travel in the Cthulhu RPG Game was not a simple matter.
Therefore, even though the Byakhee tribe was willing to provide Golden Honey Wine, Liu Xing didn’t want to try interstellar travel recklessly because he didn’t want to die inexplicably in space.
So, Liu Xing decided to change the subject and said, "Let’s talk about this later. Rundell, you’ll be on standby near Myriad Beast Mountain tomorrow. Wait for my call."
Rundell nodded and said with a smile, "No problem. I’ll be waiting near Myriad Beast Mountain early tomorrow morning for your call, Ryuusei. But I suggest you be careful of the surroundings after entering the Ancient One’s research facility because the Ancient One race developed paranoid tendencies in the later stages of the war. They liked to install various defense mechanisms in their territory. So, I suspect there will be various traps waiting for you in the research facility on Zekiel Island."
"Thanks for the reminder, Rundell. See you tomorrow... Well, it would be better if we didn’t." Liu Xing smiled.
After bidding farewell to Rundell, Liu Xing returned to the underground camp.
Upon returning to his room, Liu Xing didn’t forget to enter the Soul Casket to find Sirius.
After telling Sirius about what had happened today, Liu Xing continued, "Sirius, do you know what defensive measures are in the research facility?"
Sirius thought for a moment and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, this research facility should also adopt modular assembly design. In simple terms, each area is relatively independent. If an area triggers an alarm, that area will be completely sealed off, and automated defense robots will gather around the perimeter. When the number of automated defense robots reaches a certain value, they will enter the area for a search and eliminate any intruders in their eyes. But this shouldn’t be a problem for you, Liu Xing. As long as the recognition program of the automated defense robots is not damaged, they won’t attack you because, in any case, you’re an Ancient One officer. At most, you’ll be treated as an abnormal intruder and taken to the research facility’s confinement room."
Confinement room?
Liu Xing realized that the Ancient One was most likely in the confinement room now.
Since Sirius couldn’t provide any more information, Liu Xing chatted with Sirius for a few more words before leaving the Soul Casket.
Nothing eventful happened during the night.
Early the next morning, Liu Xing and his group ate and drank well, preparing to use the Beast Retreat Grass to enter the research facility.
Of course, Miguel was still responsible for staying behind at the underground camp this time.
"Alright, after we enter the research facility later, everyone should try to stick together. If we encounter any unexpected situations and get separated, the first goal is to reunite with the others. Don’t try to be a lone hero, especially since we know nothing about the situation inside the research facility," Liu Xing said seriously.
Zhang Jingxu nodded, smiling, "Of course, this isn’t some blockbuster movie from the United States of America. Playing the lone hero will only end in a gruesome death. But in the research facility, if your identity, Ryuusei, is recognized, then we’ll be much safer."
"That’s right. If necessary, I’ll try to reason with those automated defense robots," Liu Xing said with a smile.
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