Chapter 692: Relics under the Ice Drip
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The lower level of the base inside the volcano is very quiet. Tilan can clearly hear the slight ticking sound of some electronic equipment.
There are no active mechanical bodies here, only equipment that has not been used for a long time, and some places are covered with dust.
"Celitia." Tilan called the other person's name in a low voice.
The silver-haired girl turned around, and the wings on her lower back also deflected slightly. In fact, Tilan sometimes wanted to touch the feathers and wings. What would it feel like, but the relationship between the two did not seem to be that close, so she just thought about it.
"Have you ever been deep into the base of the mechanical cluster before?" Tilan continued to ask.
"No." Celitia shook her head. She lived in the sky courtyard since she was a child. Occasionally, she would go to other courtyards to study and travel. She rarely came to the ground to live, let alone close contact with the mechanical cluster.
"Is that so." Tilan said nothing. The two continued to fly in the quiet passage, looking around.
The passages here lead to many places. Each branch seems to be winding and deep, and it is difficult to guess the end. They can't search every place carefully. The main purpose now is to try to enter the deepest and most critical place to find possible clues.
The two kept going down, and Tilan felt that the temperature of the environment was also rising. At this time, the temperature of the air was close to 80°. If it weren't for the special physiques of the two people, both of them were extraordinary, they would have been burned and suffocated long ago.
The environment is getting worse and worse. The fewer and fewer buildings are underground, and the signs of abandonment around are becoming more and more obvious.
After turning a passage, the two found an area without lights, which seemed to be an abandoned laboratory, which aroused their curiosity.
If it were other intelligent creatures, it would be normal to find a laboratory in the base, but this is where the mechanical cluster is located. In the past, it belonged to the Mechanical Council. For mechanical bodies, they only need to connect to the Aijika network to download information to obtain knowledge, and there is no situation of doing experimental research by themselves.
Could it be from other creatures? Thinking so, Tilan and Celitia flew in.
Although it was dark here, it also gave people a sense of safety, because they were sure that even if they showed their bodies here, they would not be sensed by the machines outside.
The two people's bodies returned to physical form and landed on the ground. They first sealed the entrance, and then sprinkled a few small light balls condensed by magic power to illuminate the surrounding environment.
There was no doubt that this was a laboratory, and it was a biological laboratory, because they could see some damaged or intact culture tanks. The two walked through it and looked around.
The facilities were very complete, but there were no living facilities, such as water dispensers and seats required for normal life. This should be the place used by artificial angels in the past. Only their machines did not need to drink water or chairs.
After searching for a while, Celitia found the insertion interface under the counter. She took out the small computer she carried with her, inserted it into it, and started to power it and read data.
"Uh, I need a key." Looking at the content displayed on the screen, Celitia was a little distressed.
The small computer she carried had limited cracking capabilities, and it would take a long time to decrypt it.
"Try this." Tilan also took out a small chip and inserted it into the interface.
Soon, various data flashed across the screen, and key analysis and decoding began. About 3 minutes later, the lights of the entire laboratory flickered, and then began to restart.
"This is the micro decoder that Loloria gave me. She said it can be used for many files and equipment under the Mechanical Council." Tilan saw the computer start up and explained its origin.
After that, the two began to look through the records here. According to the logs in it, the two roughly understood that this should have been established during the war between the expeditionary forces of the Mechanical Council and the Silver Wings. At that time, they lost contact with the outside world and could only rely on themselves.
Obviously, this planet does not have sufficient conditions to create advanced mechanical bodies such as artificial angels. Considering the situation of the Mechanical Council at that time, it is reasonable for them to try to supplement the personnel in other ways.
Sure enough, in the stored database, Tilan and Celitia found the plan of the Mechanical Council personnel at that time. They were indeed looking for some kind of substitute to supplement the tight manpower.
A large number of mechanical self-discipline units are okay for combat and work, but mechanical bodies cannot practice extraordinary sequences, nor can they think and progress independently. This is a big limitation.
In the process of looking for substitutes, they collected and extracted the genes of various existing races on this planet and began to design races that serve themselves.
In a sense, the Mechanical Council had already embarked on the same path as its opponent in order to fight against the Dark Sun. Both the Mechanical Sun ρ and the Artificial Angels had too many similarities with the Dark Sun and its followers.
The data showed that the Artificial Angels at that time were more inclined to use the "Electric Marrow" and "Thunder Wing" as templates to create new races, because both had the innate ability to manipulate electric currents.
The experiment went smoothly in the early stage, and the new race of young was created. They did have the ability to manipulate electric currents, but in the subsequent growth and cultivation, the Artificial Angels encountered many problems.
First of all, the birth and cultivation mode of mechanical bodies is far from normal life, and they do not have the mature knowledge inculcation technology of other Dark Suns. In the end, they can only be cultivated like raising human cubs, but this is extremely inefficient and wastes precious manpower, which is not in line with the original intention of the Artificial Angels to create a new race.
Soon, this plan was abandoned, but it was retained in order to create a base for the lives of a large number of new races. Later, it was transformed into a production workshop and factory, using the geothermal heat of volcanic lava to power the base.
After searching for a while, the two stood up. It seemed that there was no clue of Olivia here, so they had to leave.
"Let's go, Tilan." Celitia flapped her wings and came to the girl's side.
"Okay." Tilan took a last look at the information on the screen, which showed information about the 'Silkworm Moth Species'.
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Species name: Silkworm Moth Species
Characteristics: Can produce high-quality fiber, extremely obedient, moth wings, low combat effectiveness
Physical data: Adult height 1.3m-1.5m, weight 30kg-50kg, wingspan 1.8m-2.2m, silver-white hair color, single fiber hair, can faintly sense the emotions of other creatures, can see at night, scale powder can self-clean and sterilize, afraid of fire, adapt to Angel Sequence and Original Sequence, normal growth to adulthood can advance to Sequence 2.
Origin: Unknown, with the potential to become a dependent race.
Evaluation: Compiled using the fifth generation of genetic technology, with the template base as the standard. To ensure the purity of the individual, the resistance is deliberately lowered, so that the defective and genetically mixed individuals die prematurely. The appearance is excellent, and even some extraordinary ability genes are sacrificed for this. It is a rare race that has eliminated the resistance factor in the gene. It trusts almost any stranger, cannot refuse others' requests, and is easily manipulated. It is a good tool race, but as a main race, it is incomplete and unqualified.
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"It has the potential to be a dependent race. It seems that this race is not bad." Celitia glanced at the information.
"Is this rare?" Tilan was curious.
"Yes, although there are many races on the planet, there are only 20 species that can truly serve as the Holy Sun's dependents." Celitia thought about it.
"The most famous and powerful ones should be the 'Four Sky Wings' including our Silver Wings, namely the 'Light Cicada', 'Silver Wing', 'Butterfly Eye', and 'Thunder Wing'." When she said this, the wings behind her moved slightly.
"We were all created using the sixth generation of genetic technology, and our innate starting conditions are higher than other races. Even if we don't impart any knowledge, individuals can reach Sequence 3 by practicing according to their genetic instincts. Others, such as the 'Iron Core', 'Fox Tail', and 'Electric Marrow' can only reach Sequence 2." Celitia introduced herself with a little pride.
"What a powerful gene." Tilan sighed, thinking back to the Rose Federation, even with the popularization of extraordinary knowledge education, and the assistance of various instruments and medicines, only 15% of people can reach Sequence 3 or above, after all, they are the genetic templates of old humans.
"What race is Tilan?" Celitia couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Well, I don't know much about this." The girl pressed her chin. She really didn't know her origins. Although she was a native human gene template on the surface, she didn't seem like a normal child, whether it was her experience in the cult or her own vague feeling.
The two chatted for a few words, then pulled out the chip that had collected data, and then began to evacuate here.
A few hours later, the two returned to the island safely, and then Lololia also returned here with people.
"How is it, is there any harvest, have you found any traces of Lady Olivia?" Lololia was very curious.
"No, that should be the place where artificial angels tried to cultivate a new race, but it failed and was abandoned and turned into a production workshop." The girl shook her head.
"We can only go to the other two places to have a look."
The group packed up and began to return to the plane.
After re-determining the target, the next stop was chosen to be the mechanical cluster gathering point in Antarctica.
"There are not many mechanical clusters gathered there, and even a strong attack can get in." Celitia recalled.
"Then I want to go this time too, Tilan is not allowed to refuse!" Lololia said that she would go too.
"Okay, okay." Knowing Loloria's irrepressible curiosity, Tilan could only agree with a smile.
So the plane began to move southward until it reached the edge of the Antarctic Circle and landed on the ice.
"The wind speed is too high and the temperature is extremely low to the south. The plane can't bear it. We can only wait for you here." Fran explained.
"It's okay. We will fly the rest of the distance directly." Tilan nodded.
"You can stay here. In addition, I would like to trouble Lindsay and Mr. Bernhard to help analyze the information we found under the volcano." Tilan looked at the two scholars who were traveling with her.
"No problem, Master Heshia." The two bowed and saluted, indicating that they would take care of it.
"Tilan." Orles stood in front of the seat, holding the back of the seat in front of her, a little reluctant.
"It's okay, we will be back soon." Tilan walked over and hugged her.
"Orles is also needed here. You are very powerful and can protect everyone here."
"I, protect everyone?" Orles' voice was a little soft and unconfident.
"Yes, Orles is very powerful, you must believe in yourself." Tilan let go of her hand and gently touched her forehead to the other party, conveying the lingering emotions in her heart.
Although she now has many friends and loyal subordinates, Orles is different after all. The two went to school together, both were singers, and came from the civilized society of the Rose Federation. Even if Orles doesn't remember these, Tilan still remembers them. Perhaps Orles doesn't know that it is because of her that Tilan is not too lonely even if she landed on this distant lost planet.
Conveying this sincere emotion in her heart, Orles's previous uneasy mood slowly settled down. Yes, she is a little stupid, but Tilan doesn't hate her, and likes her very much. The two are close partners. No one will abandon the other, nor will they dislike her for not being able to help.
Tilan believes in me, and I have to do well. With a simple thought, Orles nodded, finally put down her uneasy heart, and watched Tilan leave.
Flying in the cold ice wind, Celitia was also thinking about the scene just now in her mind, and for some reason she was a little envious.
She was a genius since she was young, and everyone in the Sky Courtyard treated her very well. However, the result of being too talented was that few people could keep up with her. When she grew up unknowingly, she found that she didn't have the kind of playmates she had grown up with. The people who talked the most were the teachers and seniors. As for her peers, most of them looked at her with admiration.
Thoughts flew, the three of them shuttled in the biting cold wind over Antarctica. Everything in their sight was monotonous and white. It was not until several hours later that they saw the huge pit on the horizon. Some radar towers stood around the huge pit, turning from time to time, scanning the surrounding environment, monitoring and alerting.
"Let's lower our altitude and move forward." Tilan spoke, sobering Celitia from her thoughts.
Loloria looked at the radar in the distance, and she flew to the other side. "That radar may recognize me. I will separate from you first."
Then the three of them carefully approached the huge pit. Because of the experience of the previous extinct volcano exploration, this time Tilan also took the two of them slowly descending deep into the ground without any danger.
"That is..." The girl heard Celitia's somewhat abnormal voice shortly after landing.
Following her sight, Tilan saw many figures frozen in the ice. They should be corpses that had been dead for who knows how many years, but they were still lifelike.
"Thunderwings?" Loloria couldn't help but ask when she saw the sharp metal wings behind the dead body.
"It should be." Celitia replied.
The wings of the Thunderwings are closer to metal. They are extremely good at magnetism and electricity, and can also freely manipulate the metal wings on their backs to make any combination to form a shield to protect themselves, or a sharp weapon, or even various tools.
In fact, the Thunderwings also have extremely strong mechanical technology. They also manipulate a lot of mechanical clusters. They were the rivals of the Mechanical Council back then. The ecological niches of the two are extremely similar. According to the secret history records in the cult, the last mechanical sun, Rou, was also torn and destroyed by the creator of the Thunderwings, the Dark Sun, Emorentin.
The four tribes of Tianyi were powerful followers of the first echelon at the end of the Fifth Era, and early follower races such as the 'Gray Feathers' and 'Leaf Veins' could no longer compete with these newer new races.
"There are the remains of the Thunder Wings here." Celitia was a little puzzled.
"Is it strange?" Loloria was puzzled. They were fighting fiercely with the four Sky Wings at that time, so it would not be strange to meet them anywhere.
"Because according to the records, the Thunder Wings have never occupied this planet. In addition, at that time, this planet should also belong to Her Majesty the West Ephrine." Celitia recalled.
"Forget about that, let's continue to look down."
A thick layer of ice accumulated at the bottom of the huge pit with a diameter of about 5 kilometers. Even if there are mechanical patrols in some places, it is still very deserted. The thick wind and snow separated the three people. Even if they showed their figures, those mechanical bodies might not be aware.
With the help of Loloria's special perception of mechanical and electronic creations, the three carefully broke through the ice layer, spiraled downward, and gradually approached the base deep underground.
The frozen ice cave was getting deeper and deeper, and the light around was getting darker and darker. When Tilan looked back a few hours later, she could only see the palm-sized sky above her head. At this time, they were already nearly a thousand meters underground. It was quiet here, and they could only hear each other's breathing and the sizzling sound of water vapor melting the ice.
As they continued to go down, the three of them not only saw the corpses of the Thunder Wings, but also the strange mechanical bodies in the frozen ice, and the corpses of the Silver Wings who had died many years ago. These beautiful creatures closed their eyes, and the wings behind them were pierced by metal fragments. There was an indescribable beauty of desolation and sadness.
It was indeed the Creator's meticulous work. Even in death, these beautiful races are still like works of art, which makes people sigh.
(End of this chapter)
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