Only by winning can we save our nation. --Darkest Hour
This was the tenth time, and the first time during this journey, that Lin Hai placed his hand on the operating table under the tower.
The operating console interface, which is only the size of an A4 paper, looks very simple. Apart from one or two structures that appear to be used for communication, there is only a graphic in the shape of a palm, which makes it easy to understand at a glance. In fact, if Lin Hai had not repeatedly asked not to touch this thing, the soldiers who arrived first would have been tempted by this pattern and almost put their hands on it.
"Welcome back, Inspector."
A never-before-heard electronic synthesized voice came from the console.
"LKN93? No, that's not right. You're not LKN93? Or did you change your audio software?"
"Inspector, I'm the Sector Management Center's main control system. You can refer to me as 'System' for short. As for LKN93, he's in the control room. But please forgive me for not being able to come and greet you in person, as he's currently limited in his mobility."
The electronic synthesized voice said so.
"Abbreviated as 'system'? That's a really sloppy abbreviation."
Lin Hai sighed.
"After all, in this sector, I am the only one who can be referred to as the system, so this abbreviation will not cause any ambiguity in understanding. When you are faced with multiple systems, you can modify my abbreviation."
The system replied in a serious tone.
"Well, I didn't come all this way here just to chat with you."
Surrounded by a large group of people, Lin Hai gave up his plan to chat with the system. After all, although the natives of this world could not fully understand their conversational language, the feeling of being watched by others still made him feel quite ashamed.
"I remember my privileges were suspended. Can you confirm this?"
Lin Hai asked quickly, this was the most urgent matter at the moment.
"I can see from the logs that the intelligent steward LKN93 has questioned your permissions and has suspended them while awaiting approval from the Imperial Sector Management Center. The reason given is 'procedural security' - 'Inspectors cannot complete their work independently'. However, your permissions will be restored when you enter the main control tower."
"I know that, but I want to know why LKN93 can suspend my privileges. Considering my rank, this is extremely unreasonable."
"Inspector, please calm down."
The system seemed to sense Lin Hai's change in mood. "The Empire's sector management regulations are very comprehensive, with corresponding rules formulated for various situations. As the sector's intelligent steward, LKN93 has the right to question your work status. In fact, you only need to confirm it in person with the Empire Management Center or withdraw this question at the main control station. After all, as long as you can contact the Empire Management Center or enter the main control tower, it itself proves that your personal safety is at the 'competent for the job' level."
"So, please enter the control room, Inspector."
The system said, "Of course, I understand your concerns. If you are worried, you can bring your indigenous friends with you. You have the authority to do so."
As the system finished speaking, a sound of metallic friction came from what looked like a wall behind the operating table. As the dust fell (actually most of it was the carbon black that had been rampant in the management center during this period, and Lin Hai knew very well where it came from), a large door slowly rose.
From a distance, there was a hall inside the gate. The lights in the hall were gradually lighting up. Oh no, actually they were not fully lit up. Lin Hai was sure that many of the darker places were not the system's tricks, but simply because the light bulbs were broken. After all, the broken places were all hung with a "To be repaired" sign.
"Let's go in and take a look."
Holding Shi Zhen'er's hand, Lin Hai nodded to Xia Jun'ao, Chen Xu, and Cheng Guorong, then walked in. The latter were obviously more cautious than him. Cheng Guorong tapped the air with his right index finger several times, and a team of battle-hardened guards quickly passed Lin Hai and set up a cordon at the gate.
Lin Hai stopped their rash actions.
After all, the system had just made it clear that Lin Hai's authority would only be restored immediately if he "entered the main control tower." Given the rigidity of these intelligent systems, Lin Hai was sure that even if his foot was one millimeter away from the door of the main control tower, his authority would still be suspended. The consequences of the guards rushing in at this time would be unimaginable.
Lin Hai looked down and saw that no one had put their feet in.
He lifted his right foot and gently, gently crossed the safety line at the door of the control tower.
"Welcome home, Inspector Lin Hai!"
A brand new female voice sounded, which seemed to be a set welcome message.
Lin Hai smiled and walked in quickly with Shi Zhener.
It seemed as if some equipment was activated, and the low sound of the equipment running was heard softly in this spacious but slightly dim hall. In the front of the hall was a huge holographic projection screen, on which was displayed a welcome slogan - Warmly welcome Inspector Lin Hai to visit the sector management center for inspection.
Well, with the red background of the holographic projection screen, Lin Hai felt that it tasted very good.
"Brother Lin, is this the place?"
Shi Zhen'er asked the question everyone wanted to ask. For the natives of this world, this was their first time seeing a holographic projection, and even their first time seeing a light bulb that didn't spark or catch fire. Everything seemed so magical.
However, Xia Junao and Chen Xu still maintained an expression of "well-informed". After all, they were emperors and could not show the appearance of country bumpkins in front of others. What's more, although everything here was magical, outside the gate behind them, the two countries had lost a total of tens of millions of people. Such a huge contrast really made people unhappy.
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