Chapter 45 Chapter 45 The Fourth Wish
But this was just System 05's guess. In Bai Daqiu's memory, there was no information about where the previous people had gone, so it was assumed that they all died from the virus, and most people didn't care about it.
They are more concerned about whether they can survive to see tomorrow.
The first-floor lobby was empty, just administrative offices. While the elevator was out of service, the stairs were still usable. They proceeded cautiously down, but encountered no zombies. The zombies' movement range was fixed, indicating the area had been cleared out before, leaving no one behind.
The second to fifth underground floors house the Smart Spacecraft Research Center, focusing on precise sensing, integrated communications, AI-powered decision-making, and precise sensing of the human-machine environment. The fifth to ninth underground floors house the Smart Sorting Research Center, focusing on online spacecraft analysis, intelligent fault diagnosis, and core processes. The tenth to thirteenth underground floors house the Smart Computing Acceleration Platform, providing computing resources for various research centers. The fourteenth to nineteenth underground floors house the Spacecraft Special Robot Research Center, focusing on intelligent processing robots, intelligent inspection and surveillance robots, rescue robots, intelligent cleaning robots, and unmanned transport vehicles.
The ventilation system here is still working, but the further down they go, the more depressed they feel. System 05 turns on the flashlight and shines the strong light on the text. He can understand the content of the research, but Chen Mu can't understand it.
He couldn't understand it and kept pestering System 05 with questions. After System 05 answered him a few times, it started calling him an illiterate boy.
The two finally arrived at the 20th floor underground, which was the Intelligent Interaction and Digital Design Research Center. Unlike other floors, which had many rooms, the entire floor was completely connected, forming a huge space.
There was an operating table in the center, which was densely covered with screens. System 05 walked over. In the empty and dark hall, only his and Chen Mu's footsteps could be heard.
There was a step in front of the operating table. System 05 and Chen Mu looked at each other. System 05 asked, "If you were a person from a hundred years ago, what would you do when faced with a virus?"
"Either we solve the virus or we escape."
"Obviously, the virus has not been resolved, and they haven't been able to escape completely..." System 05 thought and stood on the steps.
The energy source of the institute should have been exhausted long ago, but when he stood on it, the console made a slight buzzing sound, and then the screen in front of System 05 lit up. After a short wait, a person appeared inside.
I'm glad this screen recording will see the light of day. My friend, when you open it, I hope humanity has defeated the virus, not that you're at the end of your rope.
He was an old man in a lab coat with gray hair. There was deep worry in his eyes, but his tone was very calm.
[It is now 2099. It has been 29 years since the virus outbreak. The cleanup plan has completely failed, but with our persistence, the lunar base has been established and the spacecraft is ready to take off at any time.]
A lot has happened... Unfortunately, we can't take everyone with us, but we've left something behind for those who come after us. But you have to solve those problems before you can open the box and take our gift.
【This is to protect it, child. 】
The old man disappeared, and a square box slowly rose from the middle. The box was only the size of a palm, pure white, with rounded lines, and no gaps could be seen from the outside, as if it was naturally a harmonious whole.
The screen flashed and a question appeared.
That is a question related to artificial intelligence.
Of course, Chen Mu, an illiterate boy, couldn't even understand the question. He turned to System 05. This matter would definitely be handled by System 05. Their guess was correct. Not all humans had died from the virus. Instead, a group had gone to the lunar base. As for why they hadn't taken everyone away, there was probably a story they didn't know.
System 05 thought for a moment, then began to answer the questions.
System 05 did not have the relevant knowledge. He had just bought himself a compressed package of artificial intelligence knowledge. The compressed package came from another high-tech world. Some of the principles and knowledge in it were slightly different from this world. Therefore, System 05 could not answer all the questions correctly. He answered seven out of a total of ten questions correctly.
System 05 stared at the screen nervously, unsure whether this result would pass the assessment.
After a moment, the box opened automatically, revealing a chip inside.
The title on the screen disappeared, and the old man reappeared. He said, "This is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence chip. It's a backup chip for the spacecraft. We're leaving it here in the hope that it can help the rest of humanity."
The old man paused for a moment, his eyebrows moved slightly, and a tear appeared at the corner of his eye.
"It seems that knowledge has not been lost. I believe that as long as knowledge can be passed on, there is hope for the future of mankind."
It was the year 2176, seventy-seven years had passed, and the old man had long since passed away. System 05 felt a mix of emotions. These puzzles were only solved thanks to the system's cheats. In reality, knowledge had long been lost and monopolized, and most people in the base couldn't even read.
Although he had this knowledge, he was unable to understand and apply it. That was a much longer process and required talent.
System 05 picked up the box and took out the thin chip from it. After observing it carefully for a moment, the microstructure formed by the precise components and wiring on it had a natural beauty.
The old man on the screen disappeared and the room was dark again.
In addition to the chips, there are many multifunctional robots that have lost their energy in the institute, especially on the fourteenth to nineteenth floors underground, which is itself a special spacecraft robot research center. However, these robots are too large to be taken away, and in the end Chen Mu only took away the robot dog.
The box was very magical. System 05 put the chip back and handed it to Chen Mu. Chen Mu tried to open the box, but he couldn't find the switch no matter what. He tried various methods, including violence, but the box remained motionless.
He returned the box to System 05, who opened it with ease.
"Interesting, just like a spiritual weapon that recognizes its master." Chen Mu was still used to explaining everything with his own world concepts.
After the two finished exploring the facility, it was already dark, so they had no choice but to stay inside for another night. There were no zombies here, and the virus concentration was lower than elsewhere, making it actually safer. System 05 found a random spot inside the facility and lay down, closing his eyes. About an hour later, he opened his eyes and found himself completely sleepless.
He supported himself with his arms and sat up, turned his head to look at the sleeping Chen Mu, stood up and walked out of the research institute.
A full moon hangs in the sky, seemingly within reach, yet in reality distant and ethereal. While the planetary structures of different worlds differ, due to certain historical inevitabilities and objectivity, most worlds are largely similar, such as the existence of intelligent life and the existence of the Eternal Satellite.
Now those who left are living on the lunar base. No matter how rampant the virus is on this planet, it will not be able to reach another planet.
System 05's heart moved, and he suddenly thought, is there anyone among them looking up at this place at this moment?
He blinked and heard light footsteps behind him. Chen Mu sat cross-legged beside him and looked up at the full moon with him.
"The moonlight in every world is so beautiful." Chen Mu asked in a low voice: "How many moons have you seen?"
System 05: "I don't remember."
"Why do people have such a special affection for the moon? Is it because of its long-lasting companionship, or is it because of its gentleness?"
System 05: "Because humans like fantasy."
Chen Mu smiled and leaned slightly to the side. System 05 subconsciously wanted to avoid it, but he held back and felt that it didn't matter, so he let him lean on him.
There are no animals in this world. It is so quiet that even the sound of heartbeats seems particularly abrupt.
From Bai Daqiu's perspective, humanity is hopeless. The virus concentration continues to rise, and the overall threshold is also getting higher and higher. One day, the speed of drug research will not be able to keep up with the speed of viral evolution. Bai Daqiu's wish is to keep his sister alive. System 05 initially wanted to keep Bai Xiaochun away from the virus, but now it seems unlikely. The virus concentration in the base is only low, not the utopian world he imagined.
There is no place on this planet with a low virus concentration except the base. Moreover, being far away from the crowd and without access to medicine will only lead to death faster.
Another way is to solve the virus. Although it seems like a fantasy, System 05 has not given up this idea.
After getting this chip, he had another option, which was to leave here by spaceship and head to the moon. After all, his predecessors had built a lunar base in a hundred years, so he only had to solve the problems of spaceship and energy.
These three options are more difficult than each other. No wonder the main system gave a warning at that time.
"Can the base build spaceships?"
"Do you want to go to the moon?"
The two spoke at the same time. System 05 was stunned for a moment, and Chen Mu replied first: "Impossible, absolutely impossible."
System 05: "Then why do you ask this question?"
"If I only take you with me, I can." Chen Mu: "I'll use my personal abilities."
The power left to him by the Lord of Avengers is very strong. If he tries his best, he can indeed send System 05 to the moon alone, but it will cost a considerable price. The power accumulated before will be cleared, and everything will have to start from scratch.
"That's meaningless." System 05 sighed.
Chen Mu sighed deeply, turned his head and stared at him, and suddenly said, "Your wish as a host is about someone else, right?"
This person is so sharp and hard to fool.
"His family, relatives, friends, enemies?" Chen Mu looked at System 05's expression and stopped guessing. He just smiled and said, "No matter what it is, I will help you."
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