We Agreed to Set Sail, but You Became the Ruler of the Deep Sea?

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 after 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 at the institute for directions."

"Oh, it turns out it's 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 couldn't be better."

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 research institute. Please keep quiet."

"special envoy?"

The researcher was obviously frightened by this title.

But after thinking carefully, he did notice that there were some discordant voices in the institute recently.

On the other hand.

The breath of fire is genuine.

At least it proves that the stranger in front of him is indeed a person trusted by the Fire King.

Strictly speaking, Shane did not lie.

Didn't they accept the Fire King's request and participate in this infiltration operation?

It's just that one is the Fire King of the past and the other is the Fire King of the future.

And at this moment.

The three of them have walked into the A area of ​​the institute.

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

"Researcher Fate, what are you doing?"

Fate's thoughts were interrupted, and he turned around and greeted.

"Oh, Miss Wan, it's you."

"How come you have time to take a walk?"

Xia En turned around and was shocked.

Because the girl walking from not far away was the girl he had met once before in Fanyan City and was called sister by An Bing -

Xiao Wan!

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

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

But at this time.

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

Not to mention any signs of abuse, on the contrary The cheeks have become rounder.

They look plump.

The appearance of Xiaowan seems to have completely overturned Xia En and An Bing's previous speculation about this underground research institute.

At the same time.

Although An Bing did not see Xiaowan's face because she was wearing a camouflage hood.

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

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

Xiaowan explained.

"I just finished training a few new people, so I came out to relax."

"...Huh?"

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

But she didn't care too much, and said.

"Another newcomer is here."

"Come with me, I'll take you to register."

The researcher named Fate said to Xia En.

"This is Miss Wan, the sister of the current princess, and one of the supervisors of Area A of the research institute."

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

Supervisor...

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Training?

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

Is this what a kidnapped girl should do?

"Okay, don't stand there."

Xiao Wan said generously: "Come with me."

Soon.

Xia En and Fate separated and came to a door in the living area.

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

"Why are you still here?"

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

Xia En said frankly: "What class are you going to give her?"

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

Hearing this, Xiao Wan's expression was a little strange, but she still said.

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

Unlike Fate before, Xiao Wan never doubted Xia En's identity at all.

In her opinion, those who can enter the institute are already her own people.

Walk 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 research institute."

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

"By the way, this tribesman..."

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

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

Just then.

An Bing took off her hood by herself, and her 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 suddenly opened her eyes wide.

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

She had never thought that An Bing had left the palace without anyone noticing, sneaked into the underground research institute, and appeared in front of her like this.

An Bing's expression was extremely complicated, but with a hint of relief.

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

Then, An Bing asked seriously again.

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

"Sister..."

Xiao Wan struggled, but finally sighed and said.

"Now that things have come to this, I can't hide it from you anymore."

"When I woke up, I found myself in this research institute. My first reaction was naturally panic."

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

"Sister, I think you should watch it too."

As she said that, Xiao Wan turned on a device in the room.

A video was projected on the opposite wall of the room.

In the video.

A tall and straight figure came towards them.

The handsome face was the Fire King that Xia En and the others were very 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 blame me in your heart."

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

"For the sake of [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 Xiao Wan became the director of the research institute to help King Xin persuade other clan members.

Apparently, she had already made the decision to contribute to King Xin's research.

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

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 strange.

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 that 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."