Jiang Baimian added that sentence because she knew that was what Genava cared about most.
On the one hand, he wanted to find Oray's remaining data and research results to see if there was a way to remove the various restrictions within the intelligent robot's core module and whether that could lead to the emergence of a soul. On the other hand, he also wanted to know how the scientist, suspected to be the "Father of the Source Brain," evaluated and viewed intelligent robots, which was often reflected in his last words.
"So, we either continue to look for opportunities to contact Awiya, or risk going to the No. 13 Ruins in the wasteland and opening that laboratory?" Long Yuehong wasn't too fond of either possible development.
They were both too dangerous, many times more dangerous than the 'Old Task Force's' actions today.
--The Marcus affair could only be concealed for fifteen minutes. The master of the 'Virtual World' and the higher-ups of 'First City' should now know that something had gone wrong. With them on guard and prepared, even if the 'Old Task Force' could pull Xiaochong in as a helper, their chances of success would be extremely slim given their current strength.
Comparatively speaking, the laboratory within the No. 13 Ruins in the wasteland might be safer. After all, in the 'Old Task Force's' mind, Wu Meng and Xiaochong were at roughly the same level.
Of course, nobody except the deceased Oray and others knew what was in such a place.
Jiang Baimian deliberated for a moment and comforted Long Yuehong:
"We can't make the decision on this matter. We have to report it to the company and see what arrangements they have for us."
"Actually, as long as you're willing to die, the company doesn't mind you doing either of these things," Shang Jianyao said with a smile as he raised his hand to touch his chin, looking at Long Yuehong.
Did you think I asked that question because I wanted to go on an adventure? Long Yuehong rationally gave up arguing with Shang Jianyao.
At this moment, Bai Chen frowned slightly and said:
"I thought we could get some important information from Marcus, but it all just points to other people and other places."
Jiang Baimian smiled and said:
"The words 'Eighth Research Institute' alone are of great significance."
She paused and added:
"Moreover, if there was no important information in Marcus's possession, would 'First City' let him enjoy 'Virtual World' treatment?
"Just because he is Oray's grandson?
"'Mirror Fragment' domain awakeners at the 'Mind Corridor' level aren't cabbages.
"So, I think..."
Jiang Baimian looked around and said solemnly:
"The passphrase 'Messiah' is very crucial and has a vital role."
Long Yuehong and Bai Chen carefully considered it and felt that this analysis made a lot of sense.
Shang Jianyao then laughed and said:
"It's a pity that they didn't cooperate with the 'Anti-Intellect Church' before. Otherwise, things would be much simpler. They could just delete the memories related to Marcus and Awiya, and they wouldn't need to waste manpower."
Jiang Baimian chuckled and said:
"How do you know this isn't for fishing?"
"Then their fishing skills are too poor," Shang Jianyao sincerely commented.
The fish that was the "Old Task Force" not only ate the bait but also successfully returned to the sea.
Jiang Baimian didn't respond to this and glanced at the sky outside the window and said:
"Let's find something to eat first, and then go to that safe house to send a telegram to the company."
"Okay!" Shang Jianyao was the first to respond.
He had already touched his stomach.
As the group of five walked towards the door, Shang Jianyao patted Genava's shoulder, making a clang sound.
"Are you looking forward to Oray's remaining data and words?" he said with a smile to his intelligent robot companion, "Once we get it, you'll understand why Oray was wary of the 'Source Brain' and why he left 'Mechanical Paradise' in the first place. It's not too uncommon for fathers and sons to become enemies."
"They aren't real father and son..." Genava said according to the program, but stopped before finishing his sentence.
...
The next day in the morning, the Deputy Minister of the Security Department, Xi Yu, entered his office on the 646th floor.
After pouring himself a cup of tea in an organized way and taking a look at the internal network news, Xi Yu picked up the first file on hand.
It was a telegram from the "Old Task Force."
Another telegram? Is this for funding or intelligence? Xi Yu chuckled to himself in his heart.
He really wanted to put this telegram off until the end to avoid having a not-so-difficult but rather troublesome task added to his beautiful morning.
At that time, the Minister might write on the approval:
"Please, Minister Xi Yu, explain why they have applied for funding three times in just one month?"
Hoo... Xi Yu exhaled, opened the sealed bag, and took out the telegram inside.
He quickly browsed through it, and his expression gradually became wonderful.
"They broke through the 'Virtual World' and got intelligence from Marcus?" Xi Yu couldn't help but say out loud.
In his opinion, even if a "Mind Corridor" level Awakened was sent out, the hope of success would not be too great. Otherwise, the secrets mastered by Marcus and Awiya would have been lost long ago.
And the "Old Task Force" actually completed this extremely difficult task!
Even if they didn't choose the more "dangerous" and harder-to-break-through Awiya's side, being able to contact Marcus, get the passphrase, and retreat safely from the "Virtual World" was very difficult.
This was completely beyond the "Eleventh Old Task Force's" strength positioning in the company.
Xi Yu continued to read the content behind the telegram, and the speed slowed down unconsciously.
He quickly understood the key to the success of the "Eleventh Old Task Force," which was the Jiang Baimian group:
They first used the contradiction between the "Sea Dragon Cult" and the "Mirror Church" to find out the most likely price paid by the "Mind Corridor" level Awakened, and then, after waiting again and again, recorded a certain sentence from the "Dao and Electrical Appliance Repair" radio station.
After making the corresponding preparations, they spliced the empowered recording into a song, making everyone who heard it unable to resist wanting to go to the bathroom.
"They actually came up with a way to record Wu Meng's words? Don't they know how dangerous this is? Once Wu Meng notices, they'll be in trouble." Xi Yu muttered in surprise and amusement, "However, this is indeed a way, but it depends on luck. Perhaps ten and a half months, or even a year and a half, you won't encounter useful words. Well, I have to remind them in the reply telegram to try similar attempts as little as possible."
At this point, Xi Yu understood that the success of the "Eleventh Old Task Force" had its own reasons. They didn't suddenly increase their strength for no reason.
"'Having a brain' should indeed be ranked before 'having strength' in many cases." The Deputy Minister praised, then frowned, "With so many uncertain factors, they directly took action? Didn't they consider what would happen if they failed?"
As thoughts flashed in his mind, Xi Yu combined several similar failed cases and roughly guessed what Jiang Baimian's preparations were.
He picked up the celadon ceramic teacup, feeling amused and angry, and took a light sip.
As for the Jiang Baimian group's inquiry about subsequent arrangements, because it involved important matters, it was not something that he, a Deputy Minister of the Security Department, could decide.
This had to be discussed by the Board of Directors.
...
In the morning, the group of five from the "Old Task Force," having returned to their original appearance, arrived at the First City Hunter's Guild.
Their goal today was to find Han Wanghuo and ask along the way if any hunters had completed the task they had previously posted.
--The task of finding the family members of Weite and his companions.
Finding the corresponding window, Long Yuehong took out the commission form and his hunter badge and asked eagerly:
"Are there any results yet?"
The female staff member behind the window inquired and said:
"Yes.
"Do you need to talk to the completer face-to-face, or just look at the printed materials?"
Long Yuehong was about to answer the first one when he heard Bai Chen say:
"Just look at the materials."
Uh... Long Yuehong asked another question in confusion:
"I thought this was a very simple matter. Why did someone only complete it today?"
"Yesterday," the female staff member made a correction.
Then, she added:
"There have been two previous completion records, but they have all been confirmed as false by us. Some Ruins Hunters wanted to defraud the supplies in your hands."
"Ah?" Long Yuehong was a little confused for a while.
Bai Chen explained in a low voice:
"Under certain conditions, the guild will verify the results.
"Credit is the core element for the guild to operate."
So that's how it is... No wonder the Hunter's Guild has been able to develop and grow to its current scale... While feeling emotional, Long Yuehong waited for the materials to be printed.
At this time, Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian were aimlessly watching the big screen, looking at any special tasks recently.
Soon, they noticed a huge reward:
"As long as you can catch one of them, you can receive 10,000 Oray, with no limit to the number of times."
"Catching one can pay off the remaining debt..." Shang Jianyao's eyes moved up, reading the main content with interest.
Jiang Baimian also became a little interested in this.
The next second, Shang Jianyao touched the corner of his mouth and muttered in confusion:
"Sangri.Derasse... This name sounds a bit familiar."
The corner of Jiang Baimian's mouth twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but glance at this guy:
Isn't that your alias?