Shadow of the Beautiful World

crash

The small jet crashed into an airfield in the West Indies on a cold wind in the night.

This is a military airport built on the edge of Mona Island, and Merlin can tell at a glance from the porthole that this small airport is definitely specially built for the emperor organization.

In the darkness at the edge of the airport, Merlin also saw some armed soldiers patrolling. This is considered a semi-military base. It seems that the results of the current study of the Emperor's Project have indeed received the attention of the World Security Council. Otherwise, they would not have built such a semi-permanent base on this remote island with great fanfare.

We will go by car for the rest of the journey.

Dr. Serizawa took Merlin and Hill down the gangway, and there was already a black military vehicle waiting for them at the edge of the airport.

Soldiers here?

Merlin looked at the soldiers with live ammunition, and he couldn't help asking:

Are they protecting you? Or?

Those are from the military.

A trace of disgust flashed across Dr. Serizawa's face, and he whispered to Merlin:

Originally the National Security Bureau was responsible for the security tasks organized by the emperor. At that time, we were not paid much attention, and only a few dozen soldiers undertook the security tasks. But 10 days ago, these soldiers suddenly stationed on Mona Island. Coming from every country and carrying heavy weapons I don't think they're here to protect us.

You mean, they are guarding against the Titan in the volcano?

Merlin narrowed his eyes and said:

If a creature can sleep soundly in the depths of the magma, it means that ordinary bullets, even shelling, cannot pose any threat to it. Do these soldiers know what they are dealing with?

No, they don't know.

Vivienne then said:

But the colonel who led them knows that we suspect that this is actually an attitude of the military. Those militant soldiers intend to clear these ancient titans, which is contrary to the current research purpose of the Emperor's plan.

We're tracking ancient creatures around the world, not trying to wipe them out.

Dr. Serizawa leaned against the slowly starting car, and he said to Merlin beside him:

We're trying to find a way for humans and giant beasts to live in peace. This world is not just ours. In ancient times, this world once belonged to them.

We just unilaterally declared our dominance over the world while they were asleep. But the sleeping ancient creatures will not sleep forever, and human beings will never give up their dominance over the earth.

Conflict leads to war. War leads to destruction

Dr. Serizawa's tone was full of worry.

Merlin wasn't too worried about this. He had personally experienced the Cree War half a month ago, and he knew that even Godzilla, who was fighting head-on against the Kree's dismantling cannon, was not invincible on this earth.

At the very least, Carol, with all his energy, can have a head-on confrontation with it.

As for whether he can win, I don't know.

The military has always acted like this. A few days ago, they tried to coerce me into giving them my research results.

Merlin's lies almost came out of his mouth, and he said with disdain:

Those soldiers foolishly think that the guns in their hands are invincible. They plan to wipe out all the aliens in the world, but they don't know that the fusion of aliens and humans began hundreds of years ago, or even nearly a thousand years ago. Those creatures are hidden in human society, just like mutants, they have already become part of this world order.

Yes, order.

Serizawa Shiro looked out the window and said softly:

When those giant beasts wake up, a new order may come.

You are too pessimistic, Doctor.

Merlin frowned, and he said to Serizawa Shiro:

When I first started studying alien creatures, I also felt that those aliens were irresistible. Most of them are stronger and more powerful than humans. Compared with them, humans have no advantage at all.

But as my research on aliens became more and more profound, I realized that human beings can occupy the mainstream of the world is not just because of luck. Those aliens who are strong must have the same obvious weaknesses, and although humans are weak, we have no fatal Weakness Even if the giant beasts return, their rare numbers cannot truly annihilate civilization.

Merlin stretched out his hand and made a gesture of resistance. He said:

The confrontation between the two will turn into a stalemate, and eventually a new order will be formed, but believe me, in that new order, human beings will never become food.

Your opinion is very interesting, Dr. Merlin.

Sitting next to him, Dr. Vivienne said with relish:

I also often say that Mentor is too pessimistic, and I think humans and Titans will eventually find each other's place in the new environment.

pet!

Dr. Serizawa suddenly said two words.

pet?

Merlin looked at Serizawa Shiro, he said doubtfully:

You mean, turning a Titan like Godzilla into our pet? Isn't that unrealistic?

No!

Dr. Serizawa closed his eyes, he seemed a little tired, he whispered:

We are its pets

Well.

Merlin and Agent Hill were stunned at the same time, and after a while, Merlin gave a dry laugh:

Your view is indeed quite pessimistic.

In the next few tens of minutes, no one spoke again, the car moved forward silently in the dark, and the road became more difficult as it got closer to the crater. Moreover, on the mountainside of the volcano, there are still some large machines in motion, and the beating lights illuminate the remote crater brightly.

The World Security Council, which just took over the project, seems to be planning to build a military-grade winding road on the edge of the volcano on Mona Island.

But the road has not been repaired, so the military vehicles can only park at a distance of nearly 100 meters from the crater.

The laboratory is inside the volcano, where we have created a space that will not be disturbed.

While helping Agent Hill with her luggage, Vivian said to Dr. Merlin:

There is an elevator under the volcano, which can take us directly there.

You have a lot of experience in building laboratories.

Agent Hill looked around, and she pretended to be surprised and said:

It seems that this is not the first time such an observation laboratory has been built?

It's definitely not the first time.

Vivienne replied casually:

The Emperor Organization already has 7 observation laboratories around the world, representing 7 ancient Titans that have shown their whereabouts. But so far, only three of them have been directly observed, and the others have only found clues.

Dr. Serizawa walked ahead with his bag on his back. When he didn't speak, he was a researcher who looked a bit melancholy, very silent.

Merlin and Hill walked behind the two of them. Hill lowered his voice and said to Merlin:

She's lying and I can feel it.

Um.

Merlin also nodded, he said:

There must be more than seven, and there must be more than three giant beasts that have been discovered. They still don't trust us.

Why are these scientists so suspicious?

Agent Hill asked suspiciously:

It's almost like a secret organization.

Facing the question raised by the assistant, Merlin pushed his glasses. He looked at the opened elevator in front of him and said:

It's understandable to be so paranoid considering the secrets they're guarding. Maybe they're not trying to cheat, but just protecting us.

Let's go, let's go and see that Raton in flames.

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Merlin and Hill followed Vivienne Graham to the Volcano Laboratory. It was late at night. Except for a few observers who stayed behind, there was no one else in this laboratory full of high-tech observation instruments. .

Dr. Serizawa is a true activist. After confirming that the Emperor Organization needs help from the mysterious Dr. Merlin, he no longer hides the secrets of Mona Island.

With Vivienne's help, Dr. Serizawa put on the silver high-temperature protective suit, and said to Merlin and Hill behind him:

The observation room is further inside, near the belly of the volcano. The temperature inside is very high. If you want to get close, you must wear protective clothing.

Merlin nodded. He and Hill respectively put on the kind of protective clothing that was inconvenient to move, but could withstand high temperatures of nearly 1,000 degrees. This one-piece clothing had a window for observation in front of the eyes, but it was really uncomfortable after wearing it. .

Dr. Serizawa looked back at the two guests who were ready to go, he nodded towards them, and then reached out and pressed the button to open the observation room.

kuang

Accompanied by a heavy sound, the heavy metal gate in front of him was slowly pulled open, but in front of him was not a road leading directly to the belly of the volcano, but a passage in the mountain. At the end of the passage, there was a faint red light shining .

Look! Here are the murals.

When walking into the passage, Agent Hill reached out and patted Merlin's arm. The latter turned his head and saw the murals on the ancient rock formations, which seemed to be drawn with blood or some kind of red dye.

They are some very abstract pictures, but they can be vaguely seen. There are blurred lines on them, describing the interaction between human settlements in ancient times and the Titan in flames.

To be precise, it is a sacrifice

The ancient inhabitants of this place regarded the Titans in this magma as gods.

Dr. Serizawa stopped, held out his hand, and said in a tone full of awe:

We have tested the paint on these murals. It is blood that has dried up, but it is hard for us to guess whether these bloods were sacrifices offered by ancient humans during sacrifices, representing their awe. Or those ancient warriors when they challenged the flame titans The blood shed represents the blood of courage

The only thing that is certain is that it has already existed here. It has even exceeded ten thousand years.

Ten thousand years?

Merlin shook his head:

This is unrealistic. As long as it is still a living thing, it is impossible to live without eating or drinking for 10,000 years. Even if it is in a state similar to hibernation, 10,000 years is too long.

We suspect it draws energy from heat to maintain minimal internal circulation.

Dr. Serizawa said in a low voice:

The specific situation, you will know after seeing it with your own eyes.

After finishing speaking, the silent doctor led Merlin and Hill forward. Vivienne stayed in the laboratory, monitoring, and if there was any unexpected situation, she would be responsible for rescue.

After walking along the increasingly scorching mountain path for a few minutes, Merlin's eyes suddenly brightened.

It represents the scorching light beating in the belly of the volcano, and there are wisps of black high-temperature smoke. Under the cliff where they are standing, there is tumbling magma flowing, which represents that the volcano is still active.

At this time, there was no need for Dr. Serizawa to point anymore. Merlin saw the mountain wall located in the belly of the volcano at a glance. Most of the body was immersed in the magma, like a terrifying creature like a giant black cocoon.

It seems to be a flying creature like a bat. Judging from the small part of the body exposed to the magma, it should be about 30-40 meters tall when standing upright. It wrapped its huge body layer by layer with its huge wings, making it difficult to see the creature's head.

Its lower body was immersed in magma, and during its long sleep, its figure had completely merged with the volcanic rocks. Judging from the stones left on the bone wings covering its wings, this majestic god-like creature, Seems dead, has been fossilized.

boom

A muffled sound echoed in the belly of the volcano.

That was the sound of its heart beating.

Very slowly, it may take several hours, or even days, to beat once.

This proves that it is still alive, just in a deep sleep like hibernation.

It might even wake up at any moment.

my Lord

When she saw the giant creature in the belly of the volcano with her own eyes, Agent Hill, who had always been calm, stared blankly, and she couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

Beside her, Merlin's lips also moved, but no sound came out.

He has seen starships lined up among the stars, he has seen wars that destroy heaven and earth, he has seen the Goddess of Fire flying among the stars, and he has also seen the blue beam of light rushing out of the atmosphere.

The creature in front of him really surprised him, but he no longer had the feeling of shocking the soul.

Professor Serizawa has been silently observing the two people around him. Although he couldn't see the expressions of the two people through the protective clothing, he still felt the woman's shock from Agent Hill's exclamation, just like they did at the beginning. The reaction when I first met Raton.

But Dr. Merlin didn't.

There was no exclamation, no sluggishness, and even emotional fluctuations were rare.

This seems to prove that this mysterious Dr. Merlin is genuine, at least he has really seen a scene as shocking as the ancient creature before him.

Its body merged with the magma.

Dr. Serizawa pointed to the black frame built on the mountain wall outside the volcano in a low voice. The frame was densely packed like a spider web, extending to the side of the terrifying giant beast.

The temperature is too high for us to measure data. Even wearing protective clothing, we can't see it up close through the hot lava and toxic fumes. Even bullets will melt when they get close to it.

Um.

Dr. Serizawa's explanation made Merlin nod his head. He looked at the ancient monster inlaid in the mountain wall in front of him. After a while, he said softly:

I need some time to prepare.

Tomorrow! Tomorrow we will be able to get close to this titan made of fire.

Sogou