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"[Experiment Tower]?"

Hearing this somewhat familiar term, Lu Xi rubbed his chin:

"Is it the same facility as Osiris' trial tower?"

"Answer: Similar but not the same."

Themis replied very quickly:

"As the head of Sky City, the [Trial Tower] owned by Osiris is an epoch-making facility with extremely comprehensive functions, covering psychological tests, combat power tests, real-world environment simulations, and online tests of virtual props, etc. Features."

"Because of the different division of labor, the [Experimental Tower] set up in No. [-] Sky City Themis is mainly used to conduct large-scale social science experiments and emotional education. The purpose of the Experimental Tower is to be safe and reliable, and to experience it personally. Each subject brings the most comprehensive and profound experience of real situations."

Emotional education facilities?

Obviously thinking of something from these words, Lu Xi asked:

"According to your records, has this experimental tower been opened recently?"

"Under review... answer, Themis has basically lost control of the experimental tower."

A phantom of a somewhat familiar stone tower appeared in the palm of the right hand, and a flash of data flashed in Themis' eyes:

"When the overwhelming material crisis hit, the experimental tower, which was not directly related to the success or failure of [Operation Fire] and the survival of personnel, was one of the first facilities abandoned by the center. In consideration of maximizing the living space, the experimental tower Although it is still connected to Sky City, it is no longer within the scope of [Complete Isolation].”

The stone tower in Themis' palm suddenly lost its color following her words, and its appearance also aged at a speed visible to the naked eye—however, there still seemed to be a faint glimmer of light inside:

"Although the energy support from Themis has been lost, there may still be a part of the secondary recycling system in the trial tower itself. It is these remaining energies that barely support the operation of the experimental tower. According to the estimation of the center, every After a period of time, the experimental tower will be opened to the outside according to the original settings, and you and your companions bypassed [complete isolation] through this unexpected bug of the center, and entered the interior of Themis."

Sure enough.

Lu Xi nodded as expected.

From the moment he heard about the function of the experimental tower, a bold guess gradually took shape in his mind.

Is the so-called [Holy Light Trial] in Sanctuary the same [Emotional Education Test] that came with this lost experimental tower?

According to what Cocoa said before, all those who enter the Holy Light Trial will encounter tests related to [Character]. Each of these tests is very realistic and can make the most accurate judgment on a person's character.

In this way, many things can make sense.

In the past, the great sages of the sanctuary accidentally opened the teleportation magic circle from the sanctuary to the experimental tower, and at the same time discovered the special function here, so they named it [Holy Light Trial] as a way to temper young people. place.

As the internal equipment is still aging, the opening frequency of the experimental tower, which is getting worse and worse, has gradually decreased from the previous frequency. Recently, it even takes more than ten years to recover the energy to be opened again.

Then, the inexplicably unlucky self and Cocoa directly teleported into the main body of the experimental tower and Sky City Themis, and then bypassed the protection of [Complete Isolation], and entered Themis in a way of getting stuck. bingo.

However, if things are really as imagined above, where does the generous reward of the Holy Light Trial [increase the subject's affinity for the Holy Light] come from?

As strong as the Osiris Trial Tower, it only has the ability to [transform the energy generated by the subject's actions into matter]. In a sense, the affinity of the Holy Light is much more precious than the material.

"—In this case, let's go back the same way from the entrance of the experimental tower."

Glancing at the self-closing Holy Spearman next to him, Lu Xi understood that it was not the time to worry about these issues, so he looked at Themis in front of him:

"You can still keep yourself in [full isolation], and we—"

"boom!!!!!"

Before Lu Xi finished speaking, a blinding white light suddenly flashed from the corner of his peripheral vision.The next moment, an endless heat wave mixed with stones and gravel rushed towards them, hitting the glass of the room they were in fiercely.

Startled by this sudden change, Lu Xi subconsciously looked out of the window, and in a certain direction where he had just come, a puff of thick smoke billowed up.

That direction is... the stone tower? !

"...Sorry, Commander of Osiris."

Until now, Themis' reply came late as if on purpose:

"According to the relevant requirements of the underlying protocol, the center must do everything possible to maintain a completely closed [absoluteness]. The moment the center guesses the entrance that will cause a bug, the [Longinus system] inside Sky City will automatically move towards the target. Launched an annihilation strike. As for the so-called entrance you just mentioned, of course it no longer exists."

"you--"

Lu Xi, who was always in a good mood, clenched his fists because of what the AI ​​in front of him did.

Only now did he realize the situation of the two of them.

The entrance is destroyed and completely isolated.

In other words... locked in a secret room! ! !

Chapter 476 How to Destroy You?

There are not many situations that Shi Ting can't deal with. Unfortunately, being locked in a secret room is one of them.

To use an analogy, if one day you accidentally spend money on the underworld lady, and then you are stuffed into a cement pillar by angry tattooed brothers to sink Tokyo Bay, even if you wake up in the process of sinking, you will stop at last. The result is nothing more than being able to regret a few more minutes in the concrete pillar without anyone knowing it.

Very aware of his own shortcomings, Lu Xi, who is very cautious about his own safety, managed to get combo props [Thick Soil Bracers] when he first came to this world, even if he was really imprisoned What kind of secret room is closed all around, at the worst, he can punch the wall to get out - in fact, he did this when he was shallowly imprisoned by the wolf-eared lady.

However, things are different now.

What is Sky City?

The highest technological crystallization of the floating empire ten thousand years ago, the most representative product of the glorious era.

Take Osiris as an example, although a certain crumb center AI Nova chanted the cute slogan of "peaceful and friendly exchanges, the brilliance of knowledge spreads all over the earth" "more births and more children, I will pay for all expenses", in fact Osiris is equipped with twelve 'Helios'-level ultra-high heat conductor launchers, and a column of [Annihilation Cannon Osiris] that can kill national-level monsters in one shot is mounted on the bottom, floating in the air like a living one super large war fortress.

In the face of such a huge monster outside the specification, it is hard to say whether it will hurt Themis's muscles and bones just by relying on Lucy's thick soil wristbands that are three times as powerful as the Golem.At least, it is absolutely not feasible to dig through the wall to escape like in the movie.

It is one thing to be able to break through Themis' full [Absolute Isolation] shield, but even if it is really broken, it is another thing to be able to cross the unknown deep stratum and reach the ground smoothly.

In front of the zero-level authority with the highest authority, the identity of commander, which has brought me great convenience this time, is not easy to use...

Ok?

and many more.

I don't know what came to mind, Lu Xi rolled his eyes, and then said words that even Cocoa, who was in the autistic mode, couldn't believe it:

"Themis, I ask you as the commander of Osiris, if Cocoa and I want to go to the outside world, what can we do under the current conditions?"

"Luci! What are you asking!"

Called Lu Xi in a low voice, and Cocoa tugged at his sleeve:

"The other party is the one who wants to lock us up here and has just destroyed the only entrance with his own hands! Even if you ask her this—"

"Accepting inquiries...calculating...results."

Before Cocoa's voice fell, Themis smiled and gave the result of the central calculation:

"Besides defeating Sky City and [Themis] head-on, there is no other way to achieve your preset goal."

"Then, how to defeat you?"

Lu Xi asked calmly, but what he asked was a way to destroy the answerer:

"How can I defeat Sky City Themis?"

"Accepting inquiries...calculating...results."

Themis replied calmly, even though the content of the answer pointed directly at her own vitals:

“The reason why [Complete Isolation] is complete is that it uses the most advanced technical materials of the Floating Kingdom, and the distribution of energy has reached [Perfection] because of the calculation of the center. To break through its barrier, you have to do nothing but In addition to the instant strike ability of the Annihilator Cannon, it is necessary to make the center into a state of logical chaos, otherwise, I only need to concentrate most of the energy of protection near the impact point, and your attack will have no effect."

What's going on with these two guys?Are you serious?

Even temporarily ignoring his autism, Ke Keya's head was a little numb because of the surreal conversation in front of him.

The two discussed how to kill one of them very seriously and calmly. Could such a surreal scene really happen in reality?

Yes, yes!Could it be that I am currently in the test environment of the Holy Light Trial?Everything that just happened was an illusion? !

Ah ha ha!Just think of it this way!I simply shrink back like a mushroom with peace of mind, and watch the happening of this magical reality with the mentality of watching a movie~

Unaware of Cocoa's eyes turning from autistic to fend for herself, relying on his high authority, Lu Xi continued to ask:

"Logical confusion? Under what circumstances do you have logical confusion?"

"Usually, an alchemical life that relies on a fixed format of thinking will have doubts because of the difference between [input] and [output], and then confusion due to continuous and endless self-examination."

Talking frankly about her own weaknesses, Themis still kept a gentle smile on her face:

"Because of the nature of Sky City, all my actions are [virtue] on the basis of human beings and [correct] in social cognition. As long as you find the inconsistency between my words and deeds, the center will be confused. And there is a flaw."

In other words, it is to find out the contradictions in the AI ​​in front of her.

If she said she was "loyal", she had to prove her "betrayal", and if she said she was "fair", she had to deny this fairness.

After understanding what Themis wanted to express, Lu Xi's brows did not relax.

Although using the authority to deduct a trace of customs clearance method from the desperate situation, it is not easy.

Themis has indeed faithfully performed her duties, and the so-called [perfect society] she proposed is extremely crazy, but there is no logical flaw in it.

As for compassion, humanity, etc., let’s not talk about whether Themis will refute it with the statement that [the way of thinking of the lifeform of the Holy Light is different from that of human beings]. Basically, I lack certain understanding of these vague words. learn.

Just like playing a debate, you don't understand the argument yourself, so what else can you say in front of your opponent?

Generally speaking, it might be possible to find out some ways for this level to be played by the light of humanity Yuxiya, but since she is not here, it is not impossible to find a substitute.

Turning his gaze to Cocoa, Lu Xi smiled as expected.

There is only one problem child in the Sanctuary here.If this [pure white knight] comes to look for it, maybe it can find some flaws in Themis?

"There is one more thing I need to tell you, Commander of Osiris."

Just when Lu Xi was about to appease Cocoa, Themis suddenly said as if just remembering:

"Because the researchers who performed the immortality program no longer have the needs of the life support system, and the previous supplies have been exhausted by other researchers, Sky City cannot provide you and your companions with the necessary food, and you need water Can be obtained at the fountain."

"If you and your companions have any need to perform the [Eternal Life] program, I will be ready at any time. And during your tour of Sky City, please let me accompany you two."

PS: The last day of offering rewards, by the way, I wish everyone a happy November (→)

Chapter 477 Mushrooms Without Caps

In order to ensure that he could help Lu Xi and the other two when they needed the [Eternal Life] program, Themis followed them as he said.Seen from a distance, Themis, shimmering and floating, really looks like a large kite.

There is nothing wrong with her now, just ignore it for now.

Taking the countermeasure of pretending not to see Themis, Lu Xi turned to look at Cocoa:

"Cocoa, what should we do now?"

"Turn into a mushroom and shrink back."

"what?"

Under Lu Xi's suspicious gaze, Cocoa with dull eyes slowly squatted down and raised the Holy Spear straight up:

"I'm now a mushroom without a cap, thinking nothing, seeing nothing."

Well, because of this series of stimuli, the child directly entered a state of autism.

Lucy covered his face.

It seems that the Sanctuary-specific problem children behave differently when faced with stimuli.

Inheriting the brave blood of the emperor's uncle, when faced with things that touch her [correctness], Miss Saintess usually directly picks up the hammer and performs [correction (physics)], while Cocoa, who was born as a knight, is obviously more conservative. Take the strategy of [turning into a mushroom and shrinking] for temporary self-isolation.

It’s okay, okay, autism is at least stronger than blackening.

Comforting himself with such a reason, Lu Xi grabbed the back collar of the Mushroom Holy Spearman, and pulled her up forcefully:

"Don't throw a temper tantrum like a child. I've figured out all the customs clearance methods for you. Wouldn't it be a failure to give up like this?"

"No way..."

The Mushroom Holy Gun continued to look gloomy:

"The loyalty and fairness she said are very strange. It is absolutely unacceptable in form, but if you think about it carefully, there is nothing wrong with the logic. I can't find what she called 'inconsistency between words and deeds'."

The reasoning is just such a reasoning, although it feels wrong, but when you think about it, there is nothing wrong with it, this kind of aggrieved feeling makes people uncomfortable.

"At least, let's solve the food problem during this period of time."

Sighing, he took out several small bags of colorful candies from his pocket, Lu Xi smiled wryly: