Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

Everyone in the room was looking at Rose, who was still explaining the extent of the impact of the asteroid that fell at that time.

"What would you do if it were you? As the manager at the time?"

Rose asked.

Gu Yi said.

"Send troops and block all arteries. If you know the dangers of the virus, the most effective way is to directly use strategic bombers to drop large-scale high-concentration incendiary bombs to eliminate all threats on a large scale. Several times in history The first tragedy that occurred due to human technology was a race against time. The impact after the fall caused tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes and other factors. Although they would cause large-scale casualties, the most terrifying ones were those unknown viruses and bacteria. The spread of the planet is what can completely wipe out all living things. The climate change only started to change after the planet began to fuse and peel off into light and shadow matter. After it adhered to the atmosphere above, it formed little by little obstacles and blocked the sunlight. Although time passed It’s very short, only about five years, but that’s enough time for many people to choose shelter.”

Rose nodded.

"The key lies in bacteria, viruses and some unknown radioactive substances. When Gene went to get new substances for the first time, he detected that the amount of radiation in the water on the Pacific coastline exceeded 380,000 roentgens, and the center was about 10 million The amount of radiation was above Roentgen. Although we concluded at the time that there could be no living people within 5,000 kilometers of the surrounding area, the most recent one was when Jean returned here after being missing for 8 months. What surprised me was that the radiation in the seawater The amount of radiation actually dropped to 10,000 roentgens, and there was only 130,000 roentgens left in the central area. Perhaps it was absorbed by something near the Heavenly Punishment Crater. Yesterday, Gene told me that he planned to go there. When I went to South America, I extracted the data recorded in the past.”

As Rose spoke, she began to flip through the chart. According to past counting units, one roentgen was roughly equivalent to the amount of radiation that an ordinary person in the past would have to endure from 350 to 400 chest X-rays. Such a violent amount of radiation, the energy released instantly, It can roast people into charcoal for thousands of kilometers.

So Rose and the others thought that it was impossible for anyone to survive on that land, plus the dangers of subsequent radiation and viruses. However, in recent years, Brilliant City has always received some radio waves. Many of these radio waves are incomplete, so it is impossible to know the completeness. Judging from the strong magnetic fields in the sky, including harmful metal particles in the air, many of these radio waves were from a century ago. The only surviving human being confirmed today is the Skyland Space Nation.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a wealthy man in Northern Europe had the idea of ​​establishing a space station country. Soon many European wealthy people responded. An extraterrestrial space station country called Asgardia was established. At that time, 10 people were raised. Ten thousand people, and finally the world LHG at that time recognized its status and issued a currency called Starry Sky Coin.

It's just that not everyone can go up to that space station country. Most of the people recruited must pass strict examinations. Only people with smart minds are qualified to go up.

At that time, the space country mainly operated five-star space hotels, charging 40 million D per person at a time. This country also made a very big contribution when the asteroid passed the earth. They helped the astronauts successfully log in to the asteroid. .

Even many young NAS scientists have moved to this country. What worries the seven people most now is the weapons this country may possess.

There were a total of 1987 communications. The intention of the other party was obvious. They wanted to know about Bright City’s technological level and social structure. However, Li Chu, who was responsible for contacting them every time, skillfully skipped these things and talked about everything. Partly due to disaster issues, the two countries will have their first contact during next year's near-Earth day. The other country will enter directly through some small holes leaking from the periphery of the earth, and finally land on a gentle area near Brilliant City. By then We need people from Brilliant City to pick up the visiting envoys from Tianji Space Country.

Over the years, the two sides have been gearing up to interact with each other, because no one wants to trust the other. At first, the other party just thought of Brilliant City as the last human being lingering on the earth, and his attitude has always been very contemptuous, or arrogant.

Finally, Li Chu told them that after Bright City independently developed the artificial sun, the other party's attitude began to change, and the other party did detect the hyperthermic reaction in the sky above Bright City through some instruments and equipment.

In preparation for this meeting, both parties were making intensive preparations. When asked about what the situation was like in space, the other party was always secretive. They only told Li Chu that they had never eaten meat. The food is asexually propagated plants such as potatoes.

When Li Chu told the other party that everyone in Bright City had meat to eat, the other party was surprised and kept asking. Finally, Li Chu told the other party that it was biological cell proliferation technology that improved traditional meat and carried out rapid cell growth. Multiply and cultivate food.

“The most critical point is that when I asked about the performance of the Large Hadron Collider in space, which was funded by physicists from various countries, the other party was obviously hesitant at that time, but still said that the project failed. "

As Li Chu said, Gu Yi said with some doubts.

"That plan was basically impossible to fail, because I was also involved in the construction of the Large Hadron Collider for space. In order to be able to observe man-made black holes at close range, this was a relatively crazy and risky plan at the time. It was to achieve I was preparing for interstellar travel at the speed of light, but later I was recruited back midway and entered the United College.”

As soon as Li Chu finished speaking, Tang Rao nodded and said.

"This is exactly what we are worried about. After all, threats are the most effective means, especially when there is a map cannon above your head that can release violent energy instantly. It is indeed a bit uncomfortable."

Rose continued to pull up the map, pulling it directly to northern Asia.

"Some signals have been received here. Do you want to take a look? There was a nuclear power tower there back then."

Gene looked at the marked location and shook his head.

"It's no longer necessary. I have been there before. It was surrounded by insect animals and there was no survivor. More than 100 years ago, I went to see it. The door was broken down by insects and the underground nuclear reactor also went out. , I have also seen some underground facilities that were cleaned by alienated creatures. The scene was very cruel, and only the people who rushed to the highest land in the world survived."

Everyone was lost in thought, and their eyes couldn't help but focus on the world map in front of them. The light was flickering slightly. At this time, Tang Rao hurriedly signaled to Rose. Rose closed the map directly, and there was a thud of going upstairs. , Lin Yuan came up carrying a lot of things.

"Boss lady, I bought it back."

The smile on Lin Yuan's face froze as soon as he came up. He saw Gene and a few people he didn't know, but the atmosphere looked a bit serious. He put down his things and Tang Rao walked over and put away his wallet.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaolin. You can go back. I want to have a few drinks with my friends tonight!"

Lin Yuan smiled and nodded.

"Madam boss, drink less, or you won't be able to get up early tomorrow morning."

Tang Rao smiled and pushed Lin Yuan's back. After Lin Yuan left, Rose called up the map again.

"We recently received a strange radio wave, which may come from here!"

Rose pointed to South Africa on the lower left side of the map, and Gene looked at it in confusion.

"There is no way there are still people alive in this place. The place where the virus is most severe, the scene is like hell along the way."

Witte said, everyone knows that it can send radio waves to Brilliant City and the correct code has been detected. It should be the drifting ball released by Brilliant City more than 70 years ago that floats with the airflow. It has the words Brilliant City and a word in it. serial communication code.

As a result, after so many years, I only received one at the beginning of the year. At this time, Gene looked a little confused. He pressed his forehead with one hand and remembered the dark underground mines in his memory. People were like walking zombies. Everyone was there. I was so hungry that I had no energy left, and the baby would cry from time to time.

The flames are still clearly imprinted on Gene's mind. He dragged Ellie, who was crying, and escaped from the mine. Ellie wanted to take some of the children below with her, but Gene was very rational. , he knew very well what the situation of being powerless meant.

In the past eight people found a beautiful underground mine as a refuge after the sudden change in the earth. Many people lived in harmony at first. However, as time went by, the lack of food and water drove people crazy.

Originally thinking that everyone would collapse on the way to the world's highest peak, Ellie took everyone's hands and told them that once they gave up hope, they would never see the light again.

It was at that time that Werther was infected with the fatal virus, but Ellie did not abandon Werther. In the end, everyone came to this land with difficulty, and Werther finally breathed his last breath, and experienced many things on the way. Countless people in danger have long been exhausted. Everyone knows that even if they come to this land, they still cannot change it. The entire planet is as if it is shrouded in light. No matter where you are, you can see the dazzling colors in the sky. rays of light, but there was a wailing on the ground.

As a black rain fell, it seemed to mark the end of mankind. In the end, they fell one by one, and everyone could no longer walk.

It was at this time that Ellie's body first changed. Gene and everyone clearly remembered that they saw the light on Ellie's body, and Werther, who was originally dead, came back a few days later.

However, everyone clearly remembers that their lives have clearly come to an end and they felt death, but they were pulled back by a ray of light, pulled back from the cold and dark bottomless world. From then on, their bodies began to appear. After experiencing drastic changes, everyone gradually realized that they were no longer human beings. Bullets and flames could not cause any harm to them. Even viruses that were fatal to humans were insignificant to them.

The room fell into silence again. Every time everyone gathered together, they always felt sad, because when they looked at each other, they could clearly see their past selves and the current status of mankind.

"I just want to say one thing, Jean, if you really find something, try to start the investigation. If it doesn't work, don't hesitate to do it directly. The time for reasoning has passed. Don't cause irreversible consequences because of a moment of kindness." situation!"

As Deguna said, Gene blew out a puff of smoke, put out the cigarette butt, and glanced around. The smile on his lips was like a cold wind, and his eyes were like blades.

"Unfortunately, I am not the sentimental type like Ellie! I know clearly what the threat is, and I know clearly what a person is! Peace of mind, everyone."