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Chapter 189 "88"

Unknowingly, I have followed Dover for quite a distance, constantly passing through some sealed doors and drilling into some shafts, and from time to time climbing up strangely positioned ladders.

The temperature in the cabin has also begun to increase, which is a sign that there is still considerable heat in the surrounding pipes that has not radiated out, and it is also a sign that we are gradually approaching the core area of ​​a ship.

"I really admire you all. You can remember this kind of road clearly, and you walk leisurely."

"Okay, let's drill in, this is a shortcut!"

"No matter how short-cut you are, you can't let me drill into the tube well. If there is..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"Hey, hey, you...!"

The unreasonable rude behavior reminds me from a very strange angle that the navy is actually a violent executive agency of a country, a war machine...

Although the main engine should have been shut down, it is indeed extremely dangerous to casually drill into a tube well without passage.

Because you don't know which pipe may have high heat, or high voltage, or poisonous and harmful gas deposited in the tube well...

I really convinced these people, dare to say what kind of shortcut is this, obviously I can't even straighten my waist, so I can only climb by myself!

This guy actually went straight in after he got in, he really didn't risk his life at all... What are you doing so fast!

Cut, good, climb and climb!

It is not clear what kind of system the pipeline of this volume belongs to.

Ships are similar to people. Various pipelines are like human blood vessels, except that various media and energy waste heat flow inside.

The general pipeline doesn’t matter, the main reason is that we are afraid of the pipeline used to transfer heat or high-energy fluid. Once there is a leak or a problem with the heat insulation, the two of us are basically not far from death.

It can only be said that it is okay, the distance is not long, and it takes less than 1 minute to climb into the large pipe well and turn up the maintenance corridor.

"Going out from here is the protective layer. Because entering inside requires permission, no one will drill like this even if it is very close."

"Even without any permission, I don't think anyone will drill like you."

"Yes, there are now!"

This guy actually refuted me with a serious face...

"Aren't you afraid that I will peek at your key?"

"Biological key, iris recognition, if you can peek, you can take it~"

This bastard, suddenly made such a serious joke with such a serious attitude, I have to wonder whether he has recovered or not...

"drop!"

After opening the door, there is only a small cabin with several rows of seats arranged in it, which looks like an elevator...

"Let's go, because the constant shield is offline, so there is no need for biological adaptation."

Well, not the elevator, this guy unknowingly snapped a controller out of the wall and opened the door on the other side.

What he said about constant shields and biological adaptation just now sounds like a process of adaptation... I guess the small room just now was used for this.

After entering the interior area of ​​the ship, it seems that even the color scheme has become colder. The metallic paint used on the outside is completely removed inside, leaving only the dull metallic color, with scattered reflections of light.

Rather than saying that the outside style is more like a cheap hotel, the inside style can only be said to be like a prison.

Power control cabinet compartment 2-211
After coming out of the small room just now, we are facing an unremarkable hatch, which seems to belong to a part of the energy control cabin, and we should be very close to the power area.

"Here, don't peek, I don't have specific permission to enter these functional cabins."

"Follow me, don't run around here."

It's true to say that the expressions of the people inside are very serious, and they all seem to be military officers. Maybe there are some strange rules.

"Dover, you..."

A middle-aged officer who seemed a bit anxious walked up to him. He only wore a lieutenant's collar pin but did not hang a specific military rank. He seemed to be Dover's friend?

It's just that when the visitor saw me, he hesitated to speak, stretched out his hand and pulled Dover aside, avoiding me intentionally.

"...tell the others..."

"……helper?"

Anyway, it can be heard from the overflowing words, it seems to be asking him why he brought a stranger in, and he seems to be emphasizing how he can tell other people what and what.

But it is estimated that Dover explained that I might be able to help, and the other party turned around and looked at me again.

In short, if you want to continue walking in, you still can't pretend to be deaf and dumb at this time.

"Hello, sir, my name is Lin Man, Augusta Lin Man, and I am a substitute student for this year's naval noncommissioned officers who entered the school to study."

"This year?"

"Didn't you tell me that he...has professional expertise?"

After hearing my self-introduction, I was stunned for a moment, then immediately turned to question Dover, and even thought of something in the middle of speaking, and began to lower my voice.

"Sir Westin, speak to him yourself."

Dover turned his body sideways and winked at me, probably signaling me to speak directly?
"Sir Westin?"

The visitor nodded slightly to me, and his expression also indicated that I could speak directly.

But here comes the question, how do I tell them that I used to help them repair equipment in the Imperial Navy?

I can’t say, ah, yes, I used to repair ships and clean guns for the bad luck navy of the empire, so I can fix all your little problems with my eyes closed... right?

Wouldn't it be better to say that I used to repair some small aircraft part-time and have some experience in power maintenance?
"Before I joined the Naval Higher Academy, I worked part-time at a company that produced small aircraft."

Yes, it can be said that we have been arranged to study this type of courses, so it is not surprising that even the studies completed in the empire are due to assignments, right?

"Because of comparison..."

That's right, why do people choose to send a part-time person to study?
"How should I put it? It's more honest and diligent. They want to train me to formally join and send me to the empire for training."

"I was trained in powertrains at Empire and now have some experience in the industry."

Although he still looked at me suspiciously, the Westin officer nodded slightly, and hummed softly at me, sounding more like he was just taking a breath.

There is a burnt smell in the air, with a strong and deceptive coke coffee mixed with sweetness, which will make you think you are in a popular pastry house.

But to be honest, the exhaust gas produced when this special organic material is burned is actually poisonous.

But fortunately, the sweetness of caramel can still be smelled, indicating that the concentration is still relatively low, and it may have been processed by inversion.

"Sergeant Maxim Lebivan, the commander of the repair team, you can ask him directly if you need anything."

"Lin Man, nice to meet you, Sergeant Lebiwan!"

"Sir!"

The man who seems to be small is wearing a protective suit. The dark mask prevents me from seeing his face clearly. The muffled voice is obviously not the original voice, but judging from the handshake contact, he may be a very easy to get along with. .

"It's an expert from the investigation team. It is said that he has the foundation and experience to repair these broken things. Help him change his clothes, Sergeant."

"Yes, sir!"

Dover also glanced at the dark shadow that was still deep in the cloud and mist and winked at me, as if he was worried about whether I could handle it.

"Follow me, sir."

Like everyone else, I should be looking at me in the uniform of an officer. Although I have been introduced just now as a member of the investigation team, the sergeant still calmly calls me sir.

That's good, at least it won't be difficult to ask for help when you need it.

After returning a no-worry wink to Dover, I also resolutely turned around and followed Sergeant Lewanby.

As for why it is resolute?
I can't figure it out, anyway, I just feel that the occasion has arrived, and I somehow have a sense of mission in my heart to complete the task.

Although it is quite funny to say it, but this time there is a kind of going to the battlefield... Rather than going to the battlefield, seeing the protective suits they wear feels more like dismantling a bomb.

The bomb is about to be dismantled, and he waved his hand to bid farewell to the other colleagues. After all, if someone accidentally blows it up later... Bah!

bah bah bah!
What nonsense are you talking about? It's so unlucky!

"……?"

Ah, was he talking to me just now?

"Sorry, did you just say something to me?"

"Yes, sir, did you have any previous repair experience?"

It’s an inconvenience for you to talk while wearing it. The concentration outside is not too high now, so you can take it off first...

And any experience or something, it would be a little too contemptuous of me.

Except that I have never seen one that is smoking, nor is it such a large size, I have touched a few of them, okay!

But how to tell him, let him trust me and naturally stop entangled in this topic.

"Uh... I have participated in the maintenance and repair of civilian ships before, so I should be more or less familiar with it?"

"Yeah, that's great, thanks for your help!"

"It's just that it's the first time I've seen this kind of battle. Is it still burning?"

"The fire has been extinguished, you can rest assured."

"The protective clothing we equipped for you is also equipped with corresponding searchlight devices, which can help you work in environments with cross-visibility."

At least from the tone of voice, it is still very useful to me.

"Nord! Tiras!"

"Both of you come over and help me...give this officer some equipment!"

After seeing me sitting down, Le Biwan muttered a few words, probably calling for helpers to come over and help me put on the protective clothing. Just when I wondered if I could hear it, two black shadows were already shaking in the smoke like We're getting close.

(End of this chapter)