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The Rising Machine hovered above the desolate no-man's land, the ground covered in vast expanses of gravel and cracked rock. Occasionally, a gust of wind would sweep through, stirring up clouds of yellow dust. The barrenness and silence of this place created an oppressive atmosphere, as if they had entered an abandoned world.
Chen Rui and Lin Xi sat in the cockpit, checking their weapons and equipment. Researcher Zhou Zheng was focused on his tablet, continuously inputting parameters to ensure that the detection tools needed for the mission were functioning properly.
This place looks like a graveyard, Lin Xi murmured, gazing out the window, unable to imagine that such a remote area concealed the hidden currents of the Experimental Base.
It is precisely because it is remote that they can operate in secrecy, Chen Rui replied calmly. Once exposed, these locations will become graves for buried secrets.
The Rising Machine descended onto a well-concealed flat area, surrounded by no obvious man-made structures, only some faint surface cracks hinting at the secrets hidden beneath the land.
Director Zhao's voice came through the earpiece: The squad has entered the mission area. Your target is an underground facility, with the entrance located at coordinates latitude north, longitude east. The mission codename is Prison Cage; please maintain communication.
Understood. Chen Rui responded before quickly leading the squad off the aircraft.
They crossed a dried riverbed and finally discovered a deeply hidden entrance near their target coordinates. The entrance was camouflaged as an ordinary rock wall, but under Zhou Zheng's scanning equipment, the disguise was quickly unraveled, revealing a half-hidden metal door.
It looks like advanced technology, but it won't escape my methods. Zhou Zheng said proudly as he tapped on his tablet and then took out tools to begin cracking the metal door's electronic lock.
Hurry up; we’re too exposed here. Lin Xi warned as she scanned the surroundings, gripping her weapon tightly.
Give me ten seconds, Zhou Zheng muttered as his hands moved swiftly over the controls. Soon, a soft sound emanated from the metal door as it slowly opened.
Behind the door lay a dark and cold tunnel, with a faint chemical odor lingering in the air. Lin Xi switched on her tactical flashlight; its beam sliced through the darkness, illuminating damp ground and mottled walls.
Let’s go; be careful. Chen Rui whispered.
Minutes later, they entered the Core Area of the Experimental Base. This place was more complex than they had anticipated; the maze-like corridors made it easy to get lost. Zhou Zheng used the map on his tablet to try to locate the server room.
Turn right ahead and walk for meters; there should be a data storage room there, Zhou Zheng directed.
However, just as they took a few steps forward, a low mechanical noise suddenly echoed from afar. Everyone immediately became alert; Lin Xi signaled for the squad to take cover.
The noise grew closer, accompanied by faint metallic scraping sounds. Moments later, a tall mechanical figure appeared around the corner. It was an Abyss Warrior, but its appearance was different from those they had encountered before; its armor was covered in cracks and scorch marks as if it had endured a fierce battle, and its movements seemed stiff and uncoordinated.
Something feels off about it. Lin Xi whispered.
Chen Rui squinted his eyes, carefully observing this Abyss Warrior. Suddenly, he noticed that its chest area emitted a faint glow, revealing a blurry image resembling a human face struggling within—a twisted expression that sent chills down his spine.
Those are consciousnesses that have been uploaded. Chen Rui murmured; they are trapped inside these machines and are trying to break free from control.
So they are not just enemies but possibly victims? A chill ran through Lin Xi.
Don’t move yet; let’s see what it does. Chen Rui held Lin Xi’s hand firmly to prevent her from firing prematurely.
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