"Based on the model of the Originium generator, we invented a power system that can directly draw energy from the Originium veins to supply daily power to the entire underground city."
Listening to Belinda's description, the more Zhou Jinru listened, the more he felt something was wrong. His first instinct was not how powerful Gray was, but the sentence of "drawing directly from the origin stone veins".
"In other words, the city below us is built on Originium veins. What is the risk assessment level?"
Belinda stopped where she was and said slowly: "Mr. Aguang, we basically don't do risk assessments now. All underground cities are built on Originium veins, because there will be no biological energy in the dark nights of the next two to three months." Directly exposed to the earth without sunlight, I’m curious as to why you can come and go freely without wearing protective clothing.”
"So the biggest problem is still with the sun."
Zhou Jinru muttered silently and did not continue to ask. At least the underground city could allow people to continue living, while the surface only had severe cold and death.
If this was not the world of Arknights, he would have thought that he had arrived at a refuge found in some science fiction dramas.
"As long as there is enough power, we can continue to live on these devices. Anyway, after these months of darkness, we can look for usable supplies on the ground."
Zhou Jinru learned that in the early days of darkness, people who relied on mobile urban energy struggled to survive. They hugged each other for warmth. The boundary between the infected and the non-infected became thin, but this did not bring enough security, so The prototype of the underground city appeared.
"It's already nine years later, less than ten years, and so much has changed."
When Zhou Jinru learned the current real year, he was stunned and speechless. Rhode Island had become a historical noun. It destroyed itself on the day the lighthouse went out, and there were many people buried with it who did not want to leave. The specific names and number of operators are no longer available.
"Can you tell me about the swarm now?"
Belinda nodded, and she took Zhou Jinru to a resting place. There were two glasses of water in front of them, which was all they had now.
"Thanks."
Zhou Jinru was not in a hurry to drink water and waited for Belinda's next words.
"Insect swarm, that was before the underground city was formed. As there were more and more Source Stone veins on the ground, the originally fragile ecological environment spawned more Source Stone-related creatures, the most common of which were bugs. Yes, these bugs are the same as the previous Source Stone Worms. The weak ones are extremely weak, while the powerful ones are also very powerful. The giant Origin Stone Worms we encountered that day were called Pompeii-type Source Stone Worms."
"They follow the Source Stone veins and will die soon after leaving the Source Stone. But when a large group of Source Stone Worms gather together, the dead Source Stone Worms will quickly crystallize the Source Stone and support other Source Stone Worms. They It’s this mode that enables long-distance travel.”
Zhou Jinru had a concept in his mind. The crystallization of the Origin Stone by the Origin Stone Worm and the transformation of the corpse into a piece of Origin Stone after the infected person died were the same change. Maybe there would be similar research on Kelsey's side, and the insect swarm acted collectively, he When I first crossed over, it seemed like this when facing high-energy stoneworms.
"The Diamond Queen, that's when she became the ruler of this city?"
When she mentioned Ceria, Belinda's eyes suddenly lit up as she took a sip of water: "The Queen of Diamonds is my idol. She is so powerful and powerful. Even the largest Originium Insect will be punched by her." Broken, as long as she is around, nothing can threaten us."
Zhou Jinru was silent. He remembered the last time he saw Seria. She was too tired to stand up. She was carrying an underground city on her back and there were so many people living there. It was understandable that the pressure was huge.
"By the way, last time I mentioned snipers, warlocks and throwers, why did you all have such strange expressions?"
"Because we no longer train long-range units, they will always have auditory hallucinations, hallucinations, and even attack their own people during combat. This is something everyone knows."
With this said, Zhou Jinru understood why everyone pointed weapons at him in the first place. They were actually defending themselves.
This is another research direction.
Seria's underground city was quite well organized. Apart from transporting large goods, there were basically no vehicles in sight. They walked around, but it was only a very small area of the city.
"The current underground city is closed and covered with a thick layer of steel. It will only be opened one after another after observers see the dawn."
Zhou Jinru understood clearly. There is no night after dawn, and the sunshine lasts for nine months, which is enough to kill 99% of the creatures on the ground. This is why he found that the wind and sand are so strong, and desertification is inevitable.
"We should go back. I have something to tell the Diamond Queen."
Zhou Jinru gained a lot from this trip, and it was necessary for him to sort it out so that he could make sufficient preparations before coming next time.
Returning to Seria's office, she left the office and disappeared without a trace. Zhou Jinru had no choice but to sit outside the door and wait patiently. At least an hour passed before Seria arrived belatedly.
"Already have a certain understanding?"
Zhou Jinru stood up. He didn't know what to say. With Rhode Island's current technical level, he probably wouldn't be able to give Seria any help.
"Having some understanding, I'm still thinking of other ways."
He said it matter of factly.
Seria seemed to have guessed it, and said calmly: "I'm not looking for your help. You can't help much here. Compared with those combatants, your level is not bad, but it is not enough to face the real big guys."
"You are just a passer-by like Vina. Just be patient and watch from the side. Understand more and watch more to avoid everything from happening. You are our hope, but once we lose hope, despair will engulf everyone."
Ceria opened the door of the office and stood in front of Hemmer's oil painting: "Olivia always said that if she had been more careful, maybe what happened later would not have happened. Her regret killed her. , I don’t want this to happen to you.”
"You, be conservative, walk slower, and let others keep up with you, so that you won't end up fighting alone."
Suddenly, Zhou Jinru noticed that Seria's eyes had softened and were no longer as hard as a rock.
"I hope you can save them, save that child, and her, the white-faced owl, this is my wish. As you can see, this is a world that is about to be destroyed, and every day that people live is a countdown. "
"Don't let the lighthouse go out, your life is hope."
