Embers Ad Infinitum

"Ah?" Long Yuehong was confused by Shang Jianyao's sigh, "Why do you say that?"

Due to time constraints, the intelligence obtained from Avia has not yet been shared within the "Old Tune Team".

Upon hearing this, Jiang Baimian briefly introduced the two directions of the Third Research Institute, as well as Ole's evaluation and doubts about "Source Brain".

"So, the artificial intelligence of 'Mechanical Paradise' may produce consciousness close to human beings, but there are big differences in the basis of existence and expression." Jiang Baimian smiled, "Lao Ge should like this answer very much."

Bai Chen, who was driving, said subconsciously:

"Then why does the 'Source Brain' limit the degree of humanization?"

"Maybe there are some hidden dangers that could threaten the 'Source Brain' itself?" Long Yuehong guessed.

Shang Jianyao liked his idea very much and said eagerly:

"Going back, we must make Lao Ge's humanization level exceed 100% and see what changes will happen to the 'Machine Paradise'!"

With you here, it may not be humanized... Jiang Baimian muttered.

She then considered it and said:

"This time, by accident, Lao Ge is working with Lao Han and Zeng Duo to work for Chuchun Town. Maybe it's something to be thankful for."

"What?" Long Yuehong was a little confused again.

"Yeah, I'm afraid that Lao Ge won't be able to accept such good news and will blow himself up on the spot." Shang Jianyao tried to fist his left palm with his right hand, but the injury to his arm successfully stopped him.

Bai Chen frowned and glanced at Jiang Baimian:

"You mean, Lao Ge is not that trustworthy?"

She was quite repulsed by this.

"No, Lao Ge is trustworthy, but there may not be any Trojans implanted in Lao Ge's body, or in other words, there may not be a hidden backdoor." Jiang Baimian said seriously.

Bai Chen reacted:

"'Source Brain'? Are you worried that 'Source Brain' can remotely control Lao Ge and make him suddenly explode when he sees Avia and hears information related to 'Source Brain'?"

When Long Yuehong's face changed drastically, Jiang Baimian nodded:

"I had some suspicions before. There were many coincidences in what happened to Lao Ge. For example, not long after we communicated with the 'Source Brain', Lao Ge was under investigation. Also, our escape was longer than expected. It was a lot easier, 'Mechanical Paradise' didn't even send anyone to stay at Hongshiji.

"When Avia told us that Aure had the method to format the 'Yuan Nao' and left the corresponding information, I became even more convinced that Lao Ge's escape was directed by the 'Yuan Nao'.

"Think about it, would it casually tell a team of strangers such important information concerning the life and death of the 'Source Brain'? Is it really at ease? It is not afraid that after we get the information, we will hand it over to the company or sell it. To the big forces such as the Prime City, the two sides cooperate to control the 'Machine Paradise', control it?"

Bang bang bang! Even though his arm was injured, Shang Jianyao still clapped tenaciously.

The more Long Yuehong listened, the more she felt that what the team leader said was very reasonable.

He didn’t expect that an artificial intelligence like “Yuan Nao” could deceive people!

Jiang Baimian continued:

“If Lao Ge were here today, it wouldn’t be a big problem.

"There is a high probability that he will really 'break out' when we explore the mysterious laboratory and find the information left by Orei.

"When the time comes, we will ask Lao Ge to respond outside on the grounds that there is Wu Meng in the ruins of Wasteland 13 and it is not suitable for robots to participate."

Speaking of this, Jiang Baimian laughed at himself:

"That laboratory is very dangerous and cannot be explored by us now. The company will probably send another team there, led by the awakened ones at the 'soul corridor' level. This way we don't have to worry."

"Yeah." Long Yuehong looked out the window and changed the topic back on track, "What should we do next?"

According to the pre-planning and his vision, there were two options.

The first plan is to take advantage of the turmoil before it is over, quickly leave the original city south, circle around to the north bank of the Red River, meet up with Gnawa, Han Wanghuo, and Zeng Duo, and race against time to solve the problem in Chuchun Town.

The reason why we did not choose to go through the Red Giant Wolf District and Green Olive District and go directly to the Wasteland from the Red River Bridge in the north is because it is a key port for entering and exiting the First City. It will inevitably become the focus of contention between the two sides in the turmoil. It may not be possible in a short time. Passage.

Moreover, even if the turmoil is coming to an end, the winning side will definitely take firm control of the bridge in order to eliminate the die-hard supporters of the losing force.

In comparison, the South City exit, which is deep into the area affiliated with the First City, should not be so heavily guarded.

The problem with this plan is that it takes a lot of time to travel before it can gain temporary stability. The "Old Tune Team" takes a prisoner at the "Psychic Corridor" level, hoping to obtain information about the secret organization. If it is delayed for a long time, Just try to deal with it, and accidents can easily happen in the process.

The second plan is to enter the Red Giant Wolf District or the Green Olive District, move the prisoners to one of the safe houses prepared by yourself, and not be in a hurry to leave the First City.

In this way, the "old investigation team" can extract intelligence, deal with prisoners, and eliminate hidden dangers in the shortest possible time.

At the same time, they who are not running around on the streets will not encounter surprises such as searches and interrogations, and can survive the subsequent turmoil relatively smoothly.

But if this plan is implemented, after the turmoil has completely subsided, the remnants of the losing party have been basically captured, and the martial law is lifted, the "old adjustment team" will have no chance to leave the First City, and will miss the best window period to solve the incident in Chuchun Town.

Moreover, Jiang Baimian and others' contact with Avia may be found out. By then, if they are targeted by one or several "Primary City" powerhouses, they will be in big trouble.

Jiang Baimian already had an idea, looked ahead and said:

"Go back to the Red Giant Wolf District first and find a place to call General Phocas."

"Uh..." Long Yuehong was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, "Team leader, do you want to use General Phocas to get out of the city?"

"As long as he doesn't become a loser in this turmoil, it will be a piece of cake to get us out of the city safely and completely." Jiang Baimian smiled, "And an old fox like him shouldn't let himself become loser."

Jiang Baimian paused and said:

“Didn’t he want us to share the information we got from Avia?

"Send it to him now!"

This can not only fulfill the promise to Avia, but also fulfill the agreement with General Phocas.

"Yeah." Long Yuehong and Bai Chen both felt that this was the best choice at the moment.

General Phocas said he would provide help, but so far, he had only given him a pass, and he had to make up for the "consideration."

"He still owes us a celebration banquet." Shang Jianyao has never forgotten this.

Long Yuehong sneered at this guy secretly, then suddenly remembered something and blurted out:

"How should we interrogate the prisoners?"

This is an awakened person at the "soul corridor" level. It's okay to say that they are in an anesthesia state. Once they wake up, even if the "Old Tune Team" is fully prepared, they may not be able to surrender. They cannot always stuff the opponent with blood-stained cloth. Group? That way the danger can be eliminated, but the information will not be obtained - the target is fainted again or has a myocardial infarction.

There were "Destiny Pearls" before, so this was not a problem, but now, Mr. Di Marco's gift has been exhausted.

"Play him Wu Meng's recording to make him believe in us wholeheartedly? Will listening to it in a coma have any effect?" Bai Chen said subconsciously.

Jiang Baimian laughed:

"This issue should be left to General Phocas to worry about."

This is another purpose for her to contact General Phocas!

Without an awakened person from the "Soul Corridor" level sitting in charge, it would be really difficult for the "Old Tune Team" to extract information from the current prisoners.

…………

Because of the chaos caused by citizens' gatherings and the frequent sounds of gunfire and explosions, many shops in the Red Giant Wolf District were not open, and those that were already open were closed.

Their owners either went to Hope Square or hid in their homes, praying that no major unrest would occur.

The "Old Tune Team" found a cafe, and Bai Chen completed the series of operations of prying the door and sliding the lock.

When Jiang Baimian called the general's residence, Long Yuehong, who was in the car, saw helicopters and drones appearing in mid-air.

With noisy sounds, they flew to different places in the city, seemingly searching for fish that had slipped through the net.

Bai Chen noticed it and hid in the cafe in advance. Otherwise, the military exoskeleton device she was wearing would be really conspicuous.

Not long after, Jiang Baimian heard the voice of General Phocas:

"Hello?"

She exhaled softly and said:

"We have obtained the corresponding information."

General Phocas was silent for a moment and said:

“You guys come directly to my mansion.

"Under the current circumstances, the Golden Apple District is the safest, as long as it is not close to those conservative villas."

It seems that Gaius won? Many conservatives are trying to flee the city? Jiang Baimian guessed the current situation based on just a few words from Phocas.

Therefore, those who leave the Golden Apple District will now be strictly investigated, while those who enter the Golden Apple District will not receive special attention.

"Okay." Jiang Baimian agreed.

The prisoners at the "soul corridor" level are a time bomb to them and must be dealt with as soon as possible.

Of course, the premise is that the "old investigation team" has obtained the information about the secret organization.

After passing this village, there is no such store!

This is also the reason why Jiang Baimian chose to take the risk of capturing a powerful enemy instead of shooting him on the spot.

After the drones and helicopters were far away, Jiang Baimian and Bai Chen rushed back to the jeep.

In the process of returning to the Golden Apple District, Jiang Baimian held the radio transceiver and sent a telegram to Gnawa and the others.

——Today was a critical moment, and she kept the team's communications open.

To her surprise, Han Wanghuo and others did not stick to the rules and had to wait to meet up. They were already on their way to Chuchun Town.

"They have a military exoskeleton device and Lao Ge. As long as there is no awakened person at the 'soul corridor' level in Chuchun Town and part of the army has been transferred, there is a good chance of a sudden attack." Jiang Bai Mian said happily to Shang Jianyao and others.

"Hope." Bai Chen responded while driving the jeep towards the back door area of ​​the general's mansion.

Along the way, they did not encounter any interrogation. With the pass, they were almost unimpeded.

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