Him and their stars

Let's set the time back to 45 minutes ago for now, that is, the battleships of the blue team's surprise attack force have not yet entered the low-Earth orbit of the Sarna planet, and the assault landing module carrying more than 200 knights has not yet launched an airborne landing. At this time, the "scientific expedition team" composed of three "robots" and one human had begun their twentieth underground expedition in the past two weeks.

After the previous nineteen operations, they had finally fully explored more than 90% of the area of ​​the standard robot factory.

If everything goes well and this formation is completed, the archaeological work of the entire ruins will be successfully completed.

In any case, except for the first vague encounter with an ethereal quantum ghost or something like that, the subsequent work has been almost without incident, and all progress has been progressing in an orderly manner. Now, seeing that it is about to be completed, even a "robot" like General Griffith is in a very happy mood. He looked at the single building in front of him, which was as big as a celestial court. He watched the dozen drones he released scanning up and down around the huge oval building. He listened to the data feedback from the terminal. A pair of The electronic eyes suddenly flashed with a pleasant golden light.

"Bang Bang Bang~~Bang Bang Bang Bang~~Guang Ci Da Ci~~~" He hummed a very rhythmic electronic sound. It should be considered singing, right? It's a pity that the electronic stick pronunciation still has no ups and downs.

"What an amazing design! When we restore this venue, it will definitely become the most important landmark building in our main robot park. Thank you for your help, Major Poppas. When the park is completed, I will I will give you a lifetime VIP annual pass."

The VIP annual pass, and it is for life, sounds very valuable, and it seems to cost at least six figures. Major Poppas was immediately moved when he thought that he had gotten such a benefit after only half a month's work. He had no idea that the main robot park must be built within the territory of the Iron Army Complex. But how many times in his life would he, a young major with an average income and few holidays, have the opportunity to go to the Iron Army Complex?

Of course, even though he was happy, he still rubbed his hands in embarrassment. He felt that he had not actually helped his life, so he accepted such a heavy gift. General Si said: "There is really no need to refuse. This is not money, and it should not violate the laws of your country. But people in Palla will repay kindness. Without you, our work would not be so smooth."

Major Poppas was indeed more useful than he imagined. What he actually plays is a dragging down role.

After all, General Griffith and the others are a bunch of "robots". If they encounter the quantum virtual ghost that appeared last time again, and their mecha is destroyed by high-frequency electromagnetic interference, the powerless body will not even be able to control it. The mecha cover couldn't be opened, so he had no choice but to wait for death. Of course, in order to avoid this, they naturally carried out all-round maintenance and upgrades in a short period of time.

According to Engineering Officer Zhan Guo, if the emp of that kind of channel is still there. They already have countermeasures.

But what if? What if that "ghost" can play another trick?

In this case, it would be much easier to have a human like Major Poppas.

At least, according to the current theory of spiritual energy, virtual ghosts are between matter and virtual realm. You should not pay attention to the existence of the other party, or in other words, you cannot understand the existence of the other party. In its quantum state, it cannot dry up your material existence.

Major Poppas, who had only graduated from junior college, really didn't understand what quantum states were. As long as he didn't bring too many electromagnetic items with him, theoretically the ghost wouldn't be able to harm him. At a critical moment, he could even lift the cover of the mecha and escape with three Palladium worms in his arms.

After Yu Lian explained the situation to the major, the major still looked confused, but he knew that he seemed to be useful.

Yu Lian and General Griffith both said that what they wanted was this kind of confusion.

"What a pity. Colonel Yu Lian is not here for the last scene. He is a good friend of the people of Palladium, and I really want to witness our last archaeological results with him." General Griffith said again.

The Pallai people are indeed a very candid people. When you say this, it always feels like you are using Major Poppas as a spare tire. Fortunately, the major himself did not feel offended at all, but asked with interest: "I have always wanted to ask. General, why does it have to be here?"

General Griffith pondered for a moment, and then said: "Oh, this is probably the most beautiful robot factory I have ever seen, heard about, and visited, right?"

"...Is that so?"

"Hahaha, maybe you think I'm a weirdo. But it doesn't matter, Major. When our main robot park is built, and you have the opportunity to come a few more times, you will be able to understand my current mood! Hahahaha, I know. , the current mainstream trend of thought has too many misunderstandings about robots, but this is exactly the direction we are working hard. Wahahahaha."

General Griffith laughed loudly using an electronic wand to read the words, but Major Poppas could feel the enthusiasm of the other party and started to laugh. At this time, the latter's communication terminal had already sounded a message tone.

He found out that it was a message from Yu Lian. When he opened it and looked at it, he couldn't help but say "Huh".

"What's the matter? Major?" General Griffith asked.

"General, this, Commander Yu Company told me that the Astral Knights of the blue side have really landed on the planet Sarna, and have already fought against the armored grenadiers of the 12th Garrison Division."

General Griffith's electronic voice flashed: "It's actually here."

Although it is still an electronic sound with no ups and downs, it seems that there is still a hint of surprise in it.

Does this mean that you didn't initially believe that the blue knight was coming? Major Poppas looked at the other party in astonishment.

The general turned his head to the side and looked at Jango, who was operating the drone, and Heiros, who was standing on guard further away, as if their mechanical movements were charming.

"Well, I mean, it's really an unlucky time for them to come! Wouldn't it be better to go a few days earlier and a few days later? That way you won't miss anything." The general said, "Colonel, do you have any suggestions? ?”

"He said that if things don't go well here, we can go up and watch the show at any time. Oh no, we can go back and observe the battle situation at any time."

"Indeed, the ruins are right here, and we can't escape. However, we are only one step away from success, so I can't just keep doing my job." The general said matter-of-factly.

So as expected, archeology is your true calling! But is it possible to get a job back in China like this?

Major Poppas didn't seem to be a person who was good at hiding his expressions. General Griffith saw his worry at a glance and said with a smile: "Don't worry, this military observation group was organized by me. The general committee will also Unconditionally support all my decisions and actions. Of course, isn’t there Colonel Yu Lian above? With the observation report he wrote for me, it makes sense.”

After that, the general used the electronic stick pronunciation of "Bang Bang Bang" to imitate Mr.

Is it okay to talk about finding a gunman casually? The major really didn't know how to express his position, so he could only giggle a few times like "ah ha ha ha".

"However, Major, I know that your noble officer is very interested in the new tactics of the Astral Knights, and that is why I came here. You can return now."

Then I'm really leaving... Major Poppas seemed to want to say this, and there was a conative expression on his face. However, he looked at the huge factory ruins in Shenzhen, like a giant steel tomb in the dark underground. No, it's clearly like a maze made of tombs.

Normal people would be horrified looking at this scene, right?

Indeed, after half a month, he has become quite familiar with this maze. He can get out of it even with a flashlight without a navigation device. But after all, he is an ordinary human being, not a psyker with unique skills that is invincible to all. In order not to be sent away by a wave of emp, he did not wear a power skeleton, but only wore a relatively light protective suit.

In addition, the only means of transportation is an autonomous balancing vehicle, and the weapons are only a kinetic rifle carrying a grenade launcher, an anti-armor missile launcher, a pistol, a crystal battle ax and a small dagger.

In fact, this can be regarded as fully armed, but this is not the point.

"I'd better wait for you to finish it and then go back together." The major said, "I guess it will take a while for the battle to begin."

"It's up to you." The general nodded. At this time, he saw that the scanning drone had circled the building in a large circle, so he hurriedly ran to Jan Guo at a very brisk pace and asked: "How is it? Are you sure?"

"It is basically certain that this should be the employee dormitory and office building of this robot factory." said the engineering officer.

Major Poppas was stunned. He originally thought that such a gorgeous building like a super-large crystal dome should be a control center, an energy center, or a central computer and other tall facilities.

"The design is really good." General Griffith marveled: "Although it is a staff dormitory, the internal transportation pipelines are connected to all important factory centers with the best transportation efficiency, and they are also parallel to the energy pipelines and mechanical channels. , can be repaired at any time, and can be repaired in parallel. This is equivalent to constructing three sets of blood circulation for the entire factory that can be replaced at any time!"

The major said he didn't quite understand it, and he really didn't understand what was so good about the design.

"That being said, General. The pipelines in the entire factory area and the composition of this dome are all put together like this. Doesn't it look familiar?" Zhan Guo said.

"Does it look familiar?" General Griffith glanced a few more times, but smiled: "Maybe it is the beauty of coordination of life. If the entire coordinated robot factory is a living body, the energy center we visited before It’s the heart. So, this is the brain, which also serves as a second heart. It’s obviously a factory that produces artificial tools, but it has the harmonious beauty of life. Don’t you think this is destiny?”

The major felt that he was still panicking, and then he quickly clenched his fists and patted his face.

"Poppas, Poppas, you have to overcome your prejudices! Otherwise, you will never be able to understand robot culture in this life."

The simple Marine Major felt that since Yu Lian thought robot culture was interesting and psychic masters like Master Tantai had no prejudice against it, then this must be a good culture. He must improve his knowledge level and cultural accomplishment!

At this time, Engineering Officer Zhan Guo said again: "It's just that we can't sweep this area out."

He pulled out a holographic scan of the dome building, with all the floors, stairs, rooms and other facilities inside. Maybe even the designer himself could only come up with such a detailed picture. However, the location in the center of the building seemed very blurry, as if it was covered with fog.

"We installed new spirit scanners on the robots last time. Even if there are mystical formations still running, they can still be seen through." Zhan Guo said again.

Major Poppas probably didn't know what this ordinary-sounding "spiritual scanner" represented, so he could only continue listening in confusion.

However, General Griffith was much calmer than his subordinates, and forcefully explained: "That means the existence of something is higher than our level of mysticism."

Although it is a forced explanation, it does make sense. Zhan Guo had nothing to say.

"Heros, prepare your weapons. Let's go in." General Griffith said loudly.

Major Poppas understood what he understood now, and quickly stopped in front of the general: "General, since there is some mysterious existence, why not... uh, wait a little longer?"

The meaning of waiting is to ask for help from Yu Lian and the others on the ground. To put it bluntly, it is Tantai Jing who is asking for help. The major felt that it would be fine if the ruins were just ghosts from the virtual world that he didn't understand at all, but if there was something more mysterious and advanced, Mr. Tantai Jing would have to be invited to feel safe!

"Major, you don't trust me! After all, I am a psyker!"

The major thought to himself, considering how you were knocked out of action with one move last time, I really can't trust you, but at this time I can only keep smiling.

"However, your worries are justified. When it comes to robots, Colonel Yu Lian can't do it, but when it comes to psychic abilities, I can't do it. Not to mention that Master Tantai is here." General Griffith said helplessly: "It's just that they are observing the war, so we can't trouble them now, right?"

"We can wait until the war is over." Heiros said: "Anyway, I have a stomachache when I hear something mysterious, so why don't you take risks alone?"

"You are a robot, what kind of stomachache do you have?"

"I am from Palla, General."

"Pallai people also have no stomach. As a soldier of the Iron Army, you cannot have fear. Commander Heiros."

"Even robots have fears. How can you revive robot culture if you don't admit it? General Griffith."

It seems that Commander Heiros was psychologically affected by the virtual ghost he encountered on his first expedition, and he started to confront Griffith. Of course, this is also due to the culture of the Pallai people. As long as there are no dead orders that absolutely need to be carried out, Palla people who are willing to express their feelings frankly actually like to quarrel with their bosses.

At this time, Zhan Guo quickly reconciled: "We can wait until the battle above is over before requesting support."

General Griffith looked at the door of the dome building, and finally sat down with difficulty, sighing helplessly: "Okay, just wait. But when will this happen? It's a waste of time, for the robot It’s a crime that tears apart the soul!”

The general expressed his helplessness by lengthening the electronic sound of the stick reading, making it more like a robot that was about to lose power and was about to be scrapped. For a moment, Major Poppas felt a little sympathetic.

"Otherwise, I'll ask Commander Yu Company again..."

Just as he opened his mouth, an earthquake occurred without warning in the huge underground space, and the ground suddenly had obvious fluctuations like water waves.

Major Poppas was caught off guard and fell off his balance car. Fortunately, General Griffith held him up.

By the time he recovered from his dizziness, the shaking in the ground had completely stopped. If you think about it carefully, it seems that the "earthquake" lasted less than a second.

But at this time, the three "robots" of the Iron Army Complex had already formed a triangular defensive posture, surrounded themselves in the center, and displayed various weapons.

He looked intently, but there were already countless translucent shadows in the direction, emerging from the darkness. They were like evil ghosts crawling out of hell, rushing towards the defense where they were.

Major Poppas suddenly felt as if he was personally experiencing a horror story from his childhood, and he suddenly trembled greatly. At this moment, he suddenly felt that his eyes hurt, as if something was about to burst out of his eye sockets.

His low roar of pain was completely covered by the dense gunfire.

General Griffith and his friends had opened fire.