We Agreed To Set Sail and Become the Ruler of the Deep Sea?

Chapter 373 [Underground Research Institute] [Volunteers and Prisoners]

After passing through a passage leading underground, Xia En and the two officially entered the underground research institute.

But what he saw in front of him surprised Xia En.

The silver-gray walls and ceiling have a unique and technological sheen.

These characteristics gave Xia En a strong sense of immediacy.

he murmured softly.

"[Ember Shelter]?"

Yes, the scene in this research institute was obviously similar to the [Ember Shelter] he had been to.

It's like it was built according to a template.

Combined with the fact that this shelter is the product of the cooperation between King Xin and the [Truth Society].

Not hard to guess.

The [Ember Sanctuaries] located across the Seven Seas actually have shadows of the [Truth Society].

This can't help but make Shane feel a little ridiculous -

In the future, the [Truth Society] will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, but they are one of the contributors to the [Ember Project] and have preserved the spark of civilization for mankind.

But then I thought about it.

Xia En also understood the reason why this happened.

After all, people change, and so does an organization.

The original [Truth Society] may indeed have had the original intention of leading people towards the truth.

But as time goes by, their pursuit of truth gradually becomes distorted, forgetting that human beings are the foundation of civilization, and slowly evolves into the state of later generations.

The reason why Jane quit the [Truth Society] was precisely because she noticed the deterioration of the [Truth Society].

one way or another.

Looking at the research institute in front of him, Xia En's view of the [Truth Society] also changed slightly.

At least in this era, they don't seem to be synonymous with madness and danger.

at the same time.

Shane still keeps in touch with Jane.

Shane asked: "Jane, we have entered the underground research institute, where are you now?"

Jane replied: "I heard from nearby researchers that the entire underground research institute seems to be divided into three areas."

"Area A is the living area, while Areas B and C are areas for two different research projects."

"We are now in the utility room in Area C."

"I see."

Xia En said: "Then you stay there and don't move around. We will meet you there soon."

And this time.

On the other side of the passage, a researcher wearing a white coat walked towards him.

Shane suddenly became nervous.

After all, they know almost nothing about the internal situation of this institute, and it will be exposed with just a little interrogation.

Fortunately, the researcher was just a little strange.

"What are you doing standing here?"

"Why don't you bring the newcomers to Area A quickly?"

Shane was a little embarrassed.

Because he didn't know which direction the area A mentioned by the researcher was.

If you go wrong, it will arouse the other party's suspicion.

After thinking about it, Xia En simply said apologetically.

"Actually... this is my first time inside the institute, so I'm not very familiar with it."

"How do I get to Area A?"

"ha?"

The researcher looked surprised and asked.

"Who is your boss?"

"It's the first time I've come to the institute, and I can trust you to act alone. It's really unreasonable!"

Xia En apologized in his heart, but still said: "My captain is Baker. He has other tasks, so he left first."

"He said I could ask someone in the institute for directions."

"Oh, it turns out to be that guy Baker..."

Upon hearing this familiar name, the researcher's expression obviously relaxed a lot, and any doubt he had before was gone.

"It just so happens that Baker and I still have some friendship, so we won't report it to the boss."

"Well, I happen to be free now, so let me take you to Area A."

Shane looked grateful.

"That would be perfect."

But at the same time, Xia En had a little doubt in his heart.

Isn’t Area A a living area?

Why were the prisoners of the [People of Ice and Snow] taken there?

Or, they are just temporarily placed in Area A until the time comes. Just sent to the laboratory?

On the way to the living area, Xia En simply asked this question to the researcher in front of him.

Unexpectedly, after hearing this question.

The researcher immediately stared at Shane suspiciously.

"Strange, why don't you even know about this kind of thing?"

"The [People of Ice and Snow] who were sent here were divided into two groups, one group are special volunteers, and the other group are imprisoned prisoners."

"I remember that all [Black Flame Walkers] who are allowed to enter the research institute should know about this."

"Could it be...you?"

Hearing this, Xia En's heart suddenly stirred up waves.

volunteer?

prisoner?

Two batches of [People of Ice and Snow]?

From these few words, he had already gotten a glimpse of the truth.

The situation in the underground research institute seemed to be very different from what Xia En expected.

But it was obvious that his question also aroused the researcher's suspicion.

The most urgent task is to get through this current period.

As a result, Xia En's mind was spinning rapidly.

He took out the wooden box containing tinder again and spoke in a low voice.

"Actually, I am a special envoy sent by King Xin."

"I'm here to eliminate a certain hidden danger in the institute. Please keep quiet."

"special envoy?"

The researcher was obviously frightened by this title.

But when he thought about it carefully, he did realize that there were some discordant voices within the institute recently.

on the other hand.

The aura of fire is genuine.

At least it proved that the stranger in front of him was indeed someone whom King Xin trusted.

Strictly speaking, Shane did not lie.

Didn’t they just accept King Xin’s request and participate in this infiltration operation?

It's just that one is the salary king in the past and the other is the salary king in the future.

And just then.

The three of them have reached Area A of the institute.

Suddenly, a girl's voice sounded not far away.

"Researcher Fite, what are you doing?"

Feite's thoughts were interrupted and he turned his head to say hello.

"Oh, Miss Wan, it turns out to be you."

"Why do you have time to go out for a walk?"

Xia En turned around and looked, suddenly shocked.

Because the girl who came from not far away was the girl he had met once before in Fanyan City and whom An Bing called his sister—

Xiaowan!

According to An Bing, he was captured by [Black Flame Walker] and taken to the underground research institute.

Since then, his whereabouts, life and death are unknown.

But at this time.

In Xia En's eyes, the girl not far away had a ruddy complexion and a fresh breath.

Not to mention there were any signs of abuse, but his cheeks were rounder.

It looks fleshy.

Xiaowan's appearance seemed to completely overturn Xia En and An Bing's previous speculations about this underground research institute.

at the same time.

Although An Bing was wearing a camouflage hood, he could not see Xiao Wan's face.

But after hearing that familiar voice, her delicate body couldn't help but tremble.

However, An Bing still suppressed the urge to take off his hood and listened quietly to the development of the situation.

Xiaowan explained. "I just finished training a few newcomers and came out to relax."

"...Huh?"

Xiaowan looked at An Bing, who was wearing a hood, and felt a little familiar.

But she didn't pay too much attention and said instead.

"A new person has arrived."

"Follow me, I'll take you to register."

The researcher named Fite said to Shane.

"This is Miss Wan, the younger sister of Her Royal Highness the Princess, and one of the directors of Area A of the institute."

"Every [Ice and Snow People] who comes here must undergo his training before they can officially move in."

director…

Training?

Listening to these familiar words, Xia En felt a little strange inexplicably.

Is this what a girl kidnapped here should do?

"Okay, don't be stunned."

Xiaowan said generously: "Come with me."

soon.

Xia En and Feite parted ways and came to a door in the living area.

Looking at Xia En who was still following behind, Xiaowan was a little surprised.

"Why are you still here?"

"The person has been delivered, you can do other things."

Xia En said calmly: "What lesson are you going to teach her?"

"I'm a little curious, can we go in and have a look together?

Hearing this, Xiaowan's expression was a little strange, but she still said it.

"That's not impossible. If you want to see it, then come in together."

Unlike Feite before, Xiaowan never doubted Xia En's identity at all.

In her opinion, anyone who can enter the research institute is already one of her own.

Go into the room and close the door.

Xiaowan said to Xia En: "You can take off her hood."

"Wearing this hood is mainly to prevent them from remembering the location of the institute."

With that said, Xiaowan turned her head and looked at An Bing.

"By the way, this tribesman..."

"I haven't asked you yet, what is your name? Have you seen me?"

"I always feel that you look familiar..."

Just then.

An Bing took off his hood, and his black hair spread out as smoothly as flowing water.

She raised her head and looked at the girl in front of her.

"Xiaowan, long time no see."

After seeing her face clearly, Xiaowan's eyes suddenly opened wide.

"Sister An Bing, you...you? How could it be you?"

She had no idea that An Bing would leave the palace without anyone noticing, sneak into the underground research institute, and then appear in front of her.

An Bing's expression was extremely complicated, but also filled with a trace of happiness.

She smiled: "Why, you don't even dare to recognize me?"

Then An Bing asked seriously again.

"Xiaowan, can you tell me what happened after you were kidnapped?"

"elder sister…"

Xiaowan showed struggle on her face, but finally she sighed and said.

"The matter has come to this, I can't hide it from you anymore."

"At first, when I woke up and found that I was in this research institute, my first reaction was naturally to panic."

"But after watching a video, I changed my view."

"Sister, I think you should take a look too."

With that said, Xiaowan turned on a device in the room.

An image was projected on the wall opposite the room.

in the image.

A tall and straight figure walked towards him.

That handsome face was none other than the Salary King that both Xia En and the two were extremely familiar with.

King Xin looked over and said.

"I'm sorry for bringing you here without notice."

"But only by doing this can I trust and use your power."

"I'll just say it."

"Now [Great Yan Country] and even the entire world are facing an unprecedented crisis."

"A devastating flood sweeping the world is about to come."

"And what I want to use is the secret power of ice and cold from you [people of ice and snow]."

"I hope... you can cooperate with the researchers in the institute to conduct research on the secret power of ice."

"Either store the ice-cold secret power, or develop a more efficient secret technique."

Having said this, King Xin paused.

"Of course, it's up to you to decide whether to participate in the experiment or not."

"I will not force you to conduct experiments."

"It's just...this matter is related to the survival of the entire world after all."

"Since you already know this secret, you need to stay in the institute for a while."

"When a certain contract secret technique stabilizes, I will let you go."

King Xin looked a little ashamed.

"I know, this kind of thing is a bit overwhelming."

"Forcing you to be tied here is indeed not a glorious thing."

"You can always blame me in your heart."

"But I, King Xin, will never lie about this kind of thing."

"For [Great Yan Kingdom] and for the sake of this world, I implore you... to help me!"

As he spoke, the king of [Great Yan Kingdom] bent his waist that seemed to be always straight and spoke solemnly.

"Please!"

The whole video ends here.

Xia En's mood did not calm down for a long time.

He felt King Xin's sincerity from these words.

Even if he is not a citizen of [Great Yan Kingdom], he can't help but be touched by it.

And for the people of the Great Yan Kingdom, this feeling will probably be even stronger.

That is a request from the king of a country to them!

It makes people have the urge to die for their confidants.

After reading it, Xia En suddenly understood why Xiaowan became the director of the research institute to help King Xin persuade other clan members.

Apparently, she had already decided to contribute to King Xin's research.

And every [people of ice and snow] brought here will have seen such images.

After Xiaowan's persuasion, many of them naturally changed their attitudes and chose to actively contribute to King Xin's plan.

This is what Fit meant by volunteer.

Thinking of this, Xia En felt a little weird.

possible…

This is what is called charisma, right?

If it were another person, people might think this is alarmist and would not believe this statement.

But it was Wang Xin who said these words, which made people feel extremely magnanimous.

I am afraid it is precisely because of this that he can get the support of so many people.

But soon, Shane thought about the prisoner Feit mentioned.

What does that mean?

Hear Shane's question.

Xiaowan said with a somewhat complicated expression.

"Wang Xin also told us directly about the identities of those prisoners."

"Actually, they are also members of our clan."

"It's just that they are die-hards in the family. [Dayan Kingdom] has quite a lot of malicious intentions. They even secretly destroyed towns in [Dayan Kingdom] and assassinated officials of [Dayan Kingdom]."

"After these people were arrested, they were sent here."

"It is said that the institute will conduct some special experiments on those who should be sentenced to death."

(End of chapter)