"Are you surprised, 'Mirai'?" "Lei Ye" smiled, praised and sighed:
"This is your strength, powerful enough, and mysterious enough. After the advent of the Wasteland Era, due to the collapse of the order led by the old Crusted Empire, no one has cared about the quantitative strength measurement that humans have worked so hard to create.
"People don't always know how good they are, nor how much extraordinary power they control. After all, people who are always wandering between survival and death don't have more time to think about growth."
"Maybe... it's really like this." "Future"'s response seemed to be describing his own situation, but also seemed to be helpless and unbelievable.
As the "leader" of the "Order Society", it is necessary to fight against possible hostile forces such as humans, superpowers, "unintentional people", the lost, "alien monsters", extraordinary people, and order monsters. The mission is the only means to exist in the world...or in other words, the purpose.
Those who are addicted to fighting cannot understand their own strength, and those who are obsessed with survival cannot perceive the increase in strength.
"Future" is not the only person who is "ignorant" of how good he is, nor will he be "the only one".
Seeing "Future" feeling a little disappointed, "Lei Ye" comforted:
"In fact, as long as you stop temporarily in the rush for survival, sit down, and take a breath. You will have time to look at yourself and understand your true strength. 'Future", strictly speaking, except for those who have been alienated For the 'Wind Mine' of the 'Axe of Pramini' and our leader 'New Life', you can indeed be called the 'Supreme Master', the most powerful existence among the 'Masters'."
"So, you want to talk about responsibility with me?" After hearing this, "Future" suddenly understood the purpose of "Thunder Page" and asked.
"Isn't it? Strictly speaking, the lives of our 'leaders' are given by the leader of the 'new life'. Back then, I was nothing more than a woman who sold my 'soul' in exchange for a stable life. 'Wind Mine' is nothing but He is a boy who hangs out among the "careless people" and picks up discarded scraps of meat to barely make ends meet. "Lei Ye" said in a slightly harsh tone:
"'Yan Xi' is better, but they are only the lowest level of 'conscripts' in the federal army. In addition to daily combat tasks, they also have to change clothes and carry water to wash the feet of formal [soldiers]. Sometimes, in order to survive, , have to satisfy their unventable desires.
"The leader of the 'New God' established the 'Order Society', just like thousands of years ago, the 'only troublemaker' established the 'Chaos Group', and the 'High Priest-Forefather' established the 'Comprehension Sect', all for the purpose of bringing The suffering people are freed and guided to fight to end the Wasteland Era.
"With enough strength and clear enough consciousness, if you choose to escape at this time, those lost people who died to protect you, people who died for the survival of you and me as 'the controller' will be in hell and heaven. The gods accuse you of cowardice, and the sleeping Creator will send down a ray of clone to give you the punishment you deserve. "
"I never believe in fate, nor do I completely trust fate." "Future" gritted his teeth and said:
"The religion of the Khitanris people does attach great importance to this. They believe that when people perform certain actions, a kind of fate will arise, whether good or bad, which will be rewarded to us at a certain moment. However,' "Thunder Page", I want to ask you, which one is more important, "skin body" or "spiritual consciousness"? "
"Of course it's 'spirit'." "Leiye" replied without hesitation:
"Without the 'spirit', the 'body' as a carrier will be meaningless, and life will be a completely new form. In other words, when the spirit carried on the 'body' disappears, the lost person will degenerate into a mindless being without consciousness." "People", and the consciousness is replaced, even if the body remains unchanged, the person is no longer the same person."
"Thunder Page"'s answer obviously meant something. She was very aware of the fact that "the future" had occupied Constantinian's body and replaced his existence, but she said these words.
"Future" was not angry, but nodded and agreed:
"We have been saving the lost and fighting against the Federation for a better survival for more people, but our suffering is still far from over. The long night in the wasteland is still so dark and cold, and the faintly visible morning light is still lonely." Standing in "the most hidden corner of the sky, not daring to show up."
"If we do the right thing, when 'death' comes, 'consciousness' and 'body' will be destroyed together, and we will no longer be able to enjoy any punishment or reward at all. And even if we use various means to temper our "consciousness" to an incomparably strong, eternal, immortal, able to go as well as know how to come, we are destined to be unable to break away from the shackles of suffering and end the wasteland era. Nowhere in sight.
"So, I can't answer your question, 'Thunder Page." You don't have to persuade me anymore. I can't answer the question of 'leave' or 'stay' until the war is over. "
"Yes, Sister Lei Ye, don't force the future anymore." Luo Ka also advised "Thunder Ye", and also used the "sister" title that was very useful to her.
Faced with answers and advice, "Leiye" just sighed. She decided not to trouble "Future" anymore on this issue, but said with some disappointment:
"Do you know why you were able to come out of the 'deep ruins of suffering' successfully?" Of course, in addition to you being good enough, you also have the help of 'Ice Blade' and me."
"Help?" "Future" murmured, a little surprised.
"Lei Ye" didn't bother to observe "Future"'s expression and continued to talk to himself:
"Nahaka told me that the last time Lorca entered the 'core area', he felt very depressed and almost went crazy, right? This time, you stayed longer and went through many battles, but you didn't end up going crazy. I remember that the federal army also sent many expedition teams organized by "special warriors" along the entrance into the "deep ruins of suffering", but none of them returned alive and conscious.
"Could it be that it's really because you have gradually adapted to 'Shang'?" Or has fighting given you stronger mental strength and tolerance for 'suffering'? Let me tell you, it's not entirely true."
"Not entirely?" Luo Ka asked doubtfully, looking at the "Thunder Page".
"Yes." "Lei Ye" sighed and admitted:
"Actually, during the difficult battles, especially the days when the camp was bombed and you left, the 'Ice Blade' entrusted me to temporarily awaken the 'Axe of Pramini' and take him to the camp under our control. At the entrance at point b, let him open his mouth and absorb the "sorrow" for three days. This will reduce the concentration and create an opportunity for you to gradually adapt to the environment inside.
"Without the 'Axe of Pramini', I'm sure it would be difficult for you two to maintain physical stability, let alone fall into the 'Underworld' and kill Ivan XXII. Can successfully escape.
"You know, behind a great and successful adventure is the stable space that countless people have sacrificed their lives for."
"Thunder Page" told Luo Ka and "Future" almost in a rage and fell silent. They stood there without making a sound for several minutes.
Until, the slightly vague voice of "Soar" mixed with weak current came from the hidden speakers on both sides of the huge metal door of "KN-09" in front of us:
"Lord 'Thunder Page', Lord Victor, Quasi-leader of Roca, 'Future', and the black-clothed guest you invited. The installation has been spliced, all ritual materials have been prepared, and the ceremony venue has been After the arrangement is completed, please ask "Thunder Page" to recite the verses you memorized in advance as a spell to activate the giant door. "
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Understood. "Thunder Page" shouted:
"Then I'll start reciting it."
"Please." After the last word came from the loudspeaker, no more sounds came out.
Taking a deep breath, clearing his throat, "Lei Ye" loudly chanted in a mature, steady female voice, like a shout or a roar:
"There are no fireworks in the long cold night, the frozen truth is waiting for the dawn, the vanished human beings have no voice, and the souls of the dead will never rest in peace."
boom! boom! boom! boom!
Boom, boom, boom, boom...
Buzz, buzz, buzz...
Rhythmic, melodious, and complex mechanical operation sounds came out from the giant metal door of "KN-09", the ground, and the wall behind it.
Zila——, boom!
The sound of harsh metal scraping across the ground came out, and when it came to an end, it ended with a huge and heavy rumble.
When the giant metal door was completely opened, due to the difference in temperature between the inner and outer areas, a huge flow of cold air blew into the warm space. The strong pushing feeling made "Lei Ye" and the others almost unsteady, if it were not for the support of each other. If they keep relying on each other, at least one or two people may be blown into the air.
Several people took a few tentative steps forward. After entering the space of the giant experimental site, a huge stone wall fell from the sky, blocking the "hole" left after the giant door was opened, and also blocked the way for several people to leave.
Suddenly, in the dim space, "Lei Ye" understood the purpose of "Ice Blade".
That is to say, if the ritual of "reviving" Yato fails, the destruction of "Chaos Group" and "Comprehension Sect" will be close at hand, and the "revival" operation is a life-threatening game. If it fails, it is better to perish in the old mine. , it is worse than either being annihilated by the "Howl of Amykes", or being arrested by the Federation, tortured, and dying in humiliation.
After waiting in place for more than a minute, the sound of heavy equipment being turned on echoed throughout the space.
Snapped! Snapped! Snapped! Snapped! …
First, the searchlights emitting a solemn white light above the head were turned on one after another, like a lighthouse guiding the direction on the coast.
Then came the small lamp in the middle that emits dim light, and finally a circle of soft fluorescent lamps on the bottom floor for lighting were all turned on, making the huge space that was not too dark give a slight feeling of being in the vast starry sky.
Looking up, there are no oppressive machines with a sense of technology or steam in this space, and there are no ugly "monsters" covered in blood. There is only the existence in front of you. In the center is a sacrificial platform five or six meters above the ground that looks like a shaman.
In that position, it looked like a huge, circular table made of rocks. Although the four ladders below were made of metal and were very strong, they had no handles and were very narrow, allowing only one person to pass through.
A few seconds later, as the natural gas emerged from the circular holes spaced apart from each other on the sacrificial platform, and the simple ignition device next to it was activated, six very magnificent flames were formed that spurted blue flames upward. pillar.
Looking up at the sacrificial platform, the blazing flames, and the surrounding light arrangement, "Future" felt a kind of mystery and extraordinaryness coming from the depths of his soul, as if he had traveled forward two thousand years from the Wasteland Era and arrived at In the early days of the human era, within the towering peaks of the central empire where the Dragon Clan had just been destroyed, in the mountains where tribal civilization flourished.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of mechanical operation was heard from the top of the giant experimental field space. Several people looked up and saw a silver-white mechanical arm dragging the body of the leader of the "Chaos Group" "Ice Blade" to come. It has reached the three-dimensional center of the entire space.
"'Thunder Page', Victor, and Lorca..." "Ice Blade" seemed to have taken some kind of spirit-strengthening potion, or had undergone a brief baptism of magic power, and his mental state had improved a lot. Even the voice got rid of the vague feeling of weakness and hoarseness, and gained a kind of majesty and richness belonging to a leader. With the help of the old empire loudspeaker device that exuded a dark green light in his hand, "Ice Blade" half-shouted:
Before "Starting the 'Resuscitation' Ceremony, you need to
You must first complete the last ritual of "Praying to the Gods". However, the requirements of this ritual are not low. The lost person who needs to recite the "Prayer Poem" must have a strength of no less than level 4 and be a "mechanical The apostle of "the Lord", while admiring Him from beginning to end, he also received a response from Him.
"To this end, I invited the No. 9 'in-charge' of the 'Order Society', a young man code-named 'Zhu Wan'. He possesses the "Lord of Machinery"'s favorite wind-type magic source power, and he is also a [Prayer]. Wait, he will stand in the center of the sacrificial platform, chanting to the "Lord of Machinery" and "Mechanical Nong" The author's "poetry of communication" initiates the ritual of annihilating the last part of the device's existence that destroys all 'limitations'. "
After "Ice Blade" finished speaking, the young "man" who had been standing behind everyone picked up the cloak on his body and threw it into the air. At the same time, a mixture of green and purple light emitted from his hand, and he summoned two people in a very short time. A fireball that kept flashing and crackling hit the cloak, causing it to burn up in the air and turn into countless broken debris, floating to the ground.
After doing all this, the young "man" walked slowly in front of everyone, with his back to the sacrificial platform, and rubbed his tall nose, revealing his face as white as the wall, and two "light green" ones. With "bright purple" eyes, he said in a very calm tone:
"It's been a long time since I last saw you all. I am the 'backer' of the 'Order Society' and the former 'master'." But now, I have broken away from the cowardly organization that surrendered to the Federation Council and joined the new family of the Lost.
"Perhaps, I am very strange to some people, but I am familiar enough to some people. In short, the collapsed City of Heaven's Punishment and the blazing fire that was enough to burn everything in the world did not eliminate my life, but made me found its ultimate meaning.
"Everyone, now, I will recite the 'Poetry of Prayer', request and repent to the 'Lord of Machines', and eliminate the original existence of these chips."
