Chapter 129 Endless
After two phases of renovation, the floating island not only has the main island suspended in the center, but also has three huge spiral arms extending from the edge of the disc.
The steel spiral arm built later exudes an extremely cold light, linking with the dreamy and soft main island, showing a strange harmony, just like a delicate flower to a cold steel cannon.
In the announcement made by the First Fortress's Foreign Affairs Department, the three spiral arms were described as "protective shields", but their design function was not mentioned at all.
Until tonight.
The purpose of the so-called "shield of protection" was truly revealed.
Three huge steel spiral arms slowly unfolded, and when the first drop of blood was spilled on the ground battlefield, they completely broke away from the main island and quickly connected in the air, forming five silver chain-like rings.
At this moment, the five rings were slowly rotating around the main core, forming an absolutely closed defensive force field between the intersections.
The faint red light that Albert saw was the subtle movement caused by another group of uninvited guests trying to break through the defense field tonight.
On the core area tower, after the outcome of the confrontation between the two sides came out, the special forces arranged to lurk and wait at the edge of the floating island also began the formal expulsion and strangulation of the uninvited guests.
This silent battle ended quickly.
Albert was distracted for a while on the rooftop, and soon received the leader's "clear all" message report. He knew that Fitzgerald must have received it as well.
As expected——
As the personal terminal vibrated slightly, Albert's private communication rang.
"Albert, go and take a look at the floating island yourself," Fitzgerald's voice was still steady, but a slight pause showed that his current situation was not so optimistic.
"Please confirm as soon as possible whether the incident tonight has affected the inner island?"
"I need to know she's absolutely safe."
Albert replied quickly: "Okay, I'll go right away. Don't worry!"
"Besides," the voice that was always quick to make decisions hesitated for a rare moment, "if she asks about my situation, you——"
"Don't worry!" The blond adjutant quickly took over his difficult words and assured him in a very serious tone, "I know how to answer, don't worry!"
However, Fitzgerald on the other end of the line waved his hand to stop Chris from inserting the last medicated plug into his back.
From the moment the incident occurred, he had a vague feeling of uneasiness about the situation on the floating island.
After a brief pause, Fitz said meaningfully:
"Albert, I believe you."
There was silence on the other end of the communicator for only a moment, and it seemed as if there was no sound.
Albert's voice seemed to float through the gaps in the wind. Fitzgerald's most trusted lieutenant and closest childhood friend answered him like this:
"Trust me, Hall."
*
Medical Department. Gene pool.
Hearing their conversation, Chris was about to speak, but when he saw the last half-minute countdown on the floating light screen, he swallowed his words back.
"Your Highness, time is running out."
She urged in a low voice: "This is the only 'initial' dose. You can't miss the optimal repair time for the 'synthetase' reaction... We don't have a second chance."
This is an empty spherical space. Densely packed pipes run from underground to the gene pool at the center. The light blue water in the pool looks clear, but it is not completely liquid. Instead, it is a viscous semi-liquid substance.
The red-haired alpha was currently sitting shirtless on the edge of the pool, receiving a series of pre-repair injections from Chris himself.
This human body, whether in terms of external body proportions or physiological indicators such as muscle content and bone density, has reached the most perfect golden value, demonstrating a perfect and ultimate strength and masculine beauty.
But now, the red-haired alpha's broad back muscles are solid and smooth, and there are two rows of nerve connection devices on both sides of the spine. Transparent tubes connected to metal clips are directly inserted into the skin of this human. The strong contrast of foreign objects brings an indescribable cruelty and weirdness.
There was a slightly protruding operating platform on the outer wall of the gene pool. Wearing a mask and a white coat, Chris was holding a carefully prepared syringe, waiting for Fitzgerald's decision.
The red-haired alpha lowered his eyes slightly and did not think deeply for long.
He hung up on Albert.
"Chris, if there is an accident, follow the backup plan we prepared earlier."
"You don't have to wait until I'm conscious to confirm."
"yes."
Chris answered in a low voice, then checked the dosage of the last injection again and again, and the cold needle was inserted directly into the gap of the third vertebra.
This last shot is a drug that lowers the pain threshold and increases nerve sensitivity.
As the injection was slowly injected, his naked skin began to twitch physiologically, but Fitzgerald's expression remained calm.
Chris's eyes flashed with reluctance, but she had no way and no qualifications. This was his fate since birth.
Fitzgerald closed his eyes slightly, then lay back and sank to the bottom of the gene pool again.
The sticky pool water began to ripple at an extremely slow speed as he entered. The sticky semi-liquid substance covered his mouth and nose, and tiny bubbles floated up.
The originally transparent gene pool solution now gradually became turbid.
The pain that was so familiar that he had become numb surged towards him. In the turbid liquid, his body began to melt and disintegrate under the effect of the drug, and then, under the repair instinct of the 'Gerard Gene' itself, it was reunited and reborn...
Just like all the 'complete genetic backup' moments I've experienced before.
At such a moment, he must maintain absolute clarity of consciousness, not only to embrace the pain, but also to mentally re-experience the tracing of the 'Type A origin gene' at the moment of genetic recombination.
Unlike the memories carried by the O-type 'original gene', the memories that are most deeply engraved and strongest in the A-type 'original gene memory' are mostly not beautiful emotions, but countless near-death memories, wars and killings, death and betrayal, and the ugliness of human nature in its most extreme state...
It is the most tragic and bloody aspect of the long history of interstellar humanity's conquest of the universe.
In the increasingly turbid pool water, Fitzgerald's flaming hair gradually faded. At this moment, he had sunk to the bottom of the pool. It was dark all around him, with only a vague light above his head.
But this time, no beautiful and gentle accident happened again. There was no shivering little beast staring at him with its amber eyes and forcing a strong expression.
In the countless flashbacks of bloody and violent memories, that one small accident made him smile softly. He couldn't help but linger on that fragment of memory for a moment...
However--
'Fitz, understand your responsibilities and don't be distracted.'
That is the spiritual power unique to the omnipotent psychic Holdman. In his human consciousness, this spiritual power wave is one of the few that is worthy of trust and obedience.
Fitzgerald opened his eyes again, and his silver-blue eyes had returned to their normal human appearance.
'I know. Mind your own business, Holderman.'
He certainly understands his responsibilities. What he is repairing now is not just about his own genetic degeneration, but about repairing a history that cannot go back but can only move forward for the evolutionary goal of the entire human race.
The genetic research team that he authorized Chris to lead fought day and night for this.
He knows very well that what he is trying to save at all costs, with rivers of blood flowing, is not his identity as a "human being", but an important evolutionary specimen that is on the verge of getting out of control.
Their common goal is not to be the ruler of the First Fortress, nor to be the so-called heir to the empire, but to have the hope for the continued evolution of mankind as a whole.
*
Floating island. Beyond the absolute defense of the 'Guardian Shield'.
Albert hurried to the outskirts of the battlefield. The post-war cleanup was almost over, and the head of the special forces came over and whispered to him about the situation.
As he listened, the blond adjutant's brows gradually furrowed.
As soon as the incident happened, the control of the floating island's computer core was taken away by Su Xi's personal AI, and the entire island was sealed off at the same time.
At that time, Fitzgerald had just sunk into the gene repair pool, and Anthony's secret troops were also introduced into Area A as planned, intending to catch the turtle in the jar.
But Marlaina's accomplice is still in the medical team. In order to make the play comprehensive, he and Chris decided to keep it secret for the time being. After all, there are too many variables that may happen before Holderman faces Anthony.
For the First Fortress, the "secret troops" brought by the two majesties are not worth mentioning at all.
What really made them alert was the coalition of interests hidden behind the asteroid belt three light years away. If a war officially broke out, the situation would be completely out of control. After all, the crisis they were facing now was not the change of imperial power.
When Chris and Albert reached the idea of 'temporary concealment', they did not expect that Fitzgerald in the gene pool, with a weak human consciousness, would still overreact to the word 'Suxi', which made his situation completely unstable during the final stage of repair.
Fortunately, Holderman was there and managed to stabilize the unexpected situation.
This is where Holderman sneered at him.
For psychics of his and Fitz's level, although the repair of the gene pool affects their physical body, it is always the spiritual and psychological state that plays a dominant role.
This incident made Albert realize very clearly that the alpha he knew, who was decisive and ruthless, had a "soft spot" that could not be touched.
The blond adjutant stroked his chin and thought for a while, then he made a decision.
It's time for me to meet that omega lady seriously.
When Su Xi first arrived at the Floating Island, Fitzgerald's attitude was so clear that he chose to stay away and wait and see, as he was not optimistic about the AO match. He also avoided any suspicion and did not stop or interfere in any affairs related to the Floating Island.
But now the situation is different.
This omega affects more than just an alpha who stands at the pinnacle of human power. The name 'Fitzgerald' itself means too many heavy things.
Albert's eyes flashed with thoughts as he continued to listen to the detailed report from the special service chief.
"Sir, we tried to force our way through, but the floating island is now in an indiscriminate defense state, so we still can't get in."
Also, the matter of him and Chris hiding Fitzgerald seemed to have made some bad progress.
"Gary's actions got out of control."
That's all the SWAT team leader said.
Albert's heart skipped a beat!