Nothing?
No way to format the "Source Brain" left behind by Emperor Olay, and no information about the destruction of the Old World that he knew?
Avia lied?
Impossible...
Jiang Baimian's mind raced, surprised by the words of the suspected Genava.
On the one hand, she suspected that the "Source Brain" hadn't found the right place and that the information was still hidden somewhere in the laboratory. On the other hand, she felt that this was unlikely, because the "Source Brain" should have been here for a long time. With the rigorous logic and carefulness of a true intelligent robot, it was impossible to have missed anything during the search.
While thinking, Jiang Baimian became more vigilant and prepared for the worst, worried that the disappointed "Source Brain" would suddenly attack.
She was like this, and so were Bai Chen and Long Yuehong, spreading out to the sides to form a semi-encirclement.
Just then, Shang Jianyao ignored the "Source Brain"'s words, took a step forward, and asked curiously:
"What kind of clothes are you wearing?"
The Genava, suspected of being controlled by the "Source Brain," was wrapped in a strange white garment from head to toe, even his eyes were hidden deep inside, with only a little red light shining through.
With a slight flicker of red light, "Genava" replied:
"Electromagnetic shielding clothing left over from the Old World. I spent most of my time in First City on it.
"As long as the target does not enter the sealed area, Wu Meng can only use his ability by manipulating electromagnetism. Once I shield the signal he transmits, he will be powerless."
"Oh, oh, oh, so that's how it is!" Shang Jianyao suddenly understood, very excited.
Long Yuehong and the others also instantly understood why the "Source Brain" was not afraid of being affected by Wu Meng and dared to enter the No. 13 Ruins of the Wasteland to find this secret laboratory.
At this moment, Shang Jianyao spoke again:
"That's not right?
"Light is also an electromagnetic wave. I can see the red light emanating from your eyes, which means this garment cannot completely shield electromagnetic waves."
He was puzzled and worried, seemingly afraid that Genava would suffer at the hands of Wu Meng.
"It definitely can't completely shield it, but as long as it can shield most of it, effectively weaken the rest, and add my own electromagnetic interference resistance, Wu Meng can do nothing." The "Source Brain" answered seriously.
Shang Jianyao, Bai Chen, and Long Yuehong nodded subconsciously, indicating that the "Source Brain"'s statement sounded reasonable, when Jiang Baimian gradually realized a problem:
Why is the "Source Brain" answering Shang Jianyao's questions?
In this kind of situation, shouldn't the "Source Brain" controlling Genava be cold and ruthless, with the sole purpose of finding the information left behind by Olay, not wasting time on this meaningless matter?
Jiang Baimian was very worried that the other party would suddenly attack!
Now the two sides were as friendly as old friends reuniting, chatting casually regardless of the time or place.
Could it be... A guess flashed through Jiang Baimian's mind, and she took the initiative to speak:
"Are you, now, the 'Source Brain'?"
"Yes." The tall robot wrapped in electromagnetic shielding clothing actually answered Jiang Baimian's question.
Shang Jianyao heard this and blurted out:
"Old Ge? What happened to him?"
The faint red light leaking from the electromagnetic shielding clothing flickered, and the "Source Brain" answered with a distinctly synthesized voice:
"His core module still exists, but I have taken over his body and put him into a sleeping state."
There really are questions and answers... Jiang Baimian listened to the conversation between one person and one "Source Brain", and slowly confirmed her previous guess:
The current "Source Brain" is not a complete "Source Brain"!
The "Source Brain" that the "Old Task Force" communicated with remotely in Tarnan was like a real human being, with no sense of programming or following certain rules in its speech. If they hadn't known in advance that the other side was the "Source Brain" and that its voice had a slight synthesized sound, Jiang Baimian and the others would have thought that the person on the other end of the network cable was a knowledgeable and experienced elder. But this one, its behavior pattern is more mechanical.
It seems to follow the purpose of serving humans, and if the "Old Task Force" does not show any intention to attack, it will answer almost every question!
Is this because Genava's core module and machine configuration resources are not enough to support the "Source Brain" to display all its functions, and the "Source Brain" in front of her is a castrated version? Jiang Baimian combined her own understanding of computers and made some speculations.
She considered her words and asked:
"You just said there's nothing here?"
The "Source Brain" tilted its head and looked at the giant computer that was not running, and its voice became a bit colder:
"Yes, there is no legacy of Olay, at least I didn't find it.
"I have already tried to read the storage components of this computer."
Only now did Long Yuehong discover that there were some electronic devices next to the "Source Brain"'s feet, in front of the giant computer.
In fact, Genava's body itself was equipped with corresponding modules, but the "Source Brain" did not want to take off the protection of the electromagnetic shielding clothing, so it chose to use pre-prepared tools. Anyway, even if these were affected by Wu Meng, it would not matter to the intelligent robot.
"Avia had no need to deceive us, unless this is a trap set for you." Jiang Baimian deliberately ended her words with a question, "But this kind of trap shouldn't threaten your main body, right?"
"It can only destroy this machine." The "Source Brain" answered simply.
"Then... before this, someone came in with the passphrase and took away Olay's legacy?" Jiang Baimian threw out another question.
"This possibility cannot be ruled out." The "Source Brain" was quite frank.
"Could it be the strongmen of 'First City'?" This time it was Shang Jianyao who asked.
"Olay's granddaughter and grandson are both protected by 'First City'. The location of this secret laboratory and the corresponding passphrase are not secrets to some of their high-level people. Moreover, they also have strongmen who have entered the 'New World'. When one of them returns, they can have him make a special trip to this ruin to take away Olay's legacy. Theoretically speaking, it is feasible." Just as Jiang Baimian finished analyzing, she suddenly realized that she had not asked a question, and quickly added, "What do you think?"
The faint red light leaking from the electromagnetic shielding clothing flickered twice:
"If that's the case, why would they still protect Avia and Marcus? Are they fishing?"
Clap, clap, clap, Shang Jianyao applauded the "Source Brain":
"You've even learned to use the word 'fishing'."
Jiang Baimian quickly helped to add a question:
"Maybe this secret laboratory still has some hidden dangers, so the strongmen of 'First City' made a conservative choice.
"Did you discover anything when you came in earlier?"
"After entering the passphrase, the laboratory door naturally opened, and the guards inside did not wake up, remaining in sleep mode." The "Source Brain" described its experience truthfully, "As long as you don't forcibly talk to the guards, they won't wake up, scan your body characteristics, and verify your specific identity."
So that's how it is... Jiang Baimian couldn't help but turn her head and glare at Shang Jianyao.
That battle could have been avoided, and this guy is the culprit!
The "Source Brain" continued:
"I took over the central control system here and found that if you don't have the correct passphrase, trying to open the door by trial and error will cause the system to lock after three times, and you can only try again after a week.
"And if there are three consecutive lockouts, the self-destruct device will be activated.
"Forcibly opening the door will also lead to the same result."
"I have a question." Shang Jianyao raised his hand, "Before the destruction of the Old World, if one of the employees in this laboratory was careless and entered the wrong passphrase three times in a row, wouldn't the researchers inside be locked up for a whole week?"
The current "Source Brain" answers every question:
"The frozen warehouse attached to this laboratory has at least two weeks' worth of food and fresh water, just to prevent this situation."
Hearing words like employees and researchers, Jiang Baimian remembered an abnormal phenomenon she had observed along the way:
"The bones here all seem to belong to test subjects.
"What about the researchers and laboratory employees?
"Are their bones piled up in the warehouse there?"
The only place the "Old Task Force" hasn't been to yet is the warehouse mentioned by the "Source Brain".
The "Source Brain" replied:
"The data I extracted shows that not long after the destruction of the Old World, internal personnel used the passphrase to open the laboratory door.
"They should have all left here. All the food stored in the frozen warehouse has rotted, and the fresh water has evaporated."
It's a bit intriguing... While Jiang Baimian was lost in thought, her pupils suddenly dilated.
She extracted a crucial piece of information from the "Source Brain"'s previous answers.
She looked at the "Source Brain" and asked in a deep voice:
"You haven't encountered any attacks along the way?
"Your time has mainly been spent infiltrating the laboratory system, extracting and restoring data, and searching further in various rooms?"
"Yes." The "Source Brain" wrapped in electromagnetic shielding clothing answered simply.
Jiang Baimian's eyes narrowed slightly:
"But we heard an explosion here before we came, and that's how we determined that the laboratory was in this area."