Abnormal Doomsday Records

Chapter 218 8. Who would have thought that I would see Ah Bin again a million words later

As a huge city-level space station, the scale of the Garden of Eden in the starry sea is quite exaggerated. Its ring-shaped shape looks like overlapping glowing circles against the dark background of the endless deep space. According to some records of old civilizations collected by Wuneng, it is said that under good weather conditions, the natural light source emitted by the huge solar matrix of the Garden of Eden can even be observed through a telescope on the surface.

Of course, that was decades ago.

Given the natural environment of the Badlands today, it is difficult to observe the Garden of Eden, let alone other celestial bodies in the solar system with astronomical-grade observation instruments.

In addition to the energy pollution in the atmosphere, the psychic tides caused by the Fetal Moon are likely to have destroyed the physical laws of the stars, causing some basic concepts of astronomy to shift.

In short, for some very metaphysical reason, the connection between the man-made space wonder of Eden and the earth's surface was completely cut off, and the only direct channel of communication was the old but sturdy spacecraft. Of course, this was just the public statement. At least Zhou Ke had personally seen the laser weapons deployed by Eden in the planet's orbit being used.

Evil Eagle has also confirmed that the reason why the Badlands Reservation dares not disobey the "Dracos" of the Garden of Eden is because the other party holds the power to destroy the surface reservation. Even regardless of the factor of violence, the jurisdiction of the psychic stabilization and interference devices deployed on the border of the Badlands Reservation is still in the hands of the Garden of Eden.

If those things were shut down, then the "doomsday scenario" in which the monster army in the occupied area invaded the reserved area would become a real threat.

This thing is a sword.

Hanging high above the reservation, forcing the surface of the earth after experiencing the apocalypse to obey the leadership of the "man in heaven", it has to be said that this is an utter tragedy.

"Well, I like this starport!"

When the cargo spacecraft arrived at the outermost airport area of the Eden Space Station after more than ten hours of sailing, Zhou Ke, who was looking at the giant space city in front of him from the navigation station, exclaimed.

He looked at the giant city ring that was constantly rotating around the central axis of the space station according to some rules. He could even directly see the shuttle-like vehicles constantly going back and forth in those ring-shaped areas.

And the urban clusters built in each giant ring space.

They are distributed in different compartments according to different functional areas. Some compartments will even temporarily leave their respective areas according to instructions and merge into other rotating compartments like migration. The indicator lights of various intelligent creations arranged in the external area flash when they are in operation, giving this scene a very regular industrial beauty.

The silver-gray space station is dazzling at first glance, but after getting used to it, it is not difficult to find that it is actually a "mechanical giant" that is always moving as if it has its own life.

The entire starry sky was silent, like a pantomime stage, and in the center of the stage was the only thing in front of us appearing on the stage, but it did not require any sound rendering. Just the sight of it moving outside the planet in a lonely and elegant manner was a rare experience.

This scene was very much in line with Zhou Ke's imagination of the "science fiction" atmosphere, and he was sure that for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, this very technologically beautiful space station was enough to cure all their mental exhaustion.

He flicked the ash from his cigarette and said to D-4, who was also silently admiring the Eden Space Station:
"How exquisite it is. It's like the old civilization used all its wisdom and skills to create a 'treasure box of hope' for future generations. They hid all the treasures they could think of that could be used to restart civilization here, and regarded it as a key.

Even if all humans on the surface become extinct, the reserves here alone will be enough to rebuild the human world in their memories.

Well, what a noble desire for sacrifice, it makes a cold-blooded guy like me want to cry.

So, leave your comments, my D-4, what was going through your mind when you first saw the full view of the Garden of Eden? "

"It must have been beautiful to watch it burn."

D-4 whispered:
"When I thought of such a spectacle dragging a long tail of flames and falling to the surface in the form of a meteor shower, the data flow in my thought circuit could not help but tremble. Finally, the saving power hidden here by the sages to assist civilization can finally come in handy.

Just like the theory I have always adhered to, only tools that are used are qualified to feel "honored" and "satisfied".

Of course, the prerequisite is that we have to help those 'unworthy descendants' smash this exquisite mechanical treasure box with their own hands, so that the hope hidden in the deepest part can be freed from constraints. "

"Good girl, you are really the worm of my soul. You said exactly what I was thinking. I think this is probably the meaning of 'soulmate'."

Zhou Ke laughed. As the arrival announcement echoed throughout the ship, he took D-4's arm and kissed her on the forehead. Then he pulled out the black USB drive on the console that had completed the route data recording. After confirming that the data had been sent back to the surface, he crushed it in his hands.

He walked out of the navigation console with D-4 in a swagger, only to run into a flight attendant who was hiding nearby.

The latter looked very tired, but when she saw someone walking out of the navigation station, the well-trained girl was shocked and tried to press the alarm device at the first moment, but D-4 dodged and grabbed her wrist.

"Don't be nervous. I am just inspecting your spacecraft on behalf of the surface governor. It turns out that you have done a very good job."

Zhou Ke took out little Acholi's authorization card from his pocket, waved it at the horrified flight attendant, pinched her cheek, and said:

"Remember to go in and clean it up later. I think I left a cigarette butt near the control console. It's really disappointing that there's not even an automatic robot in such advanced equipment. Of course, if you must report this matter, that's fine.

But I think this might be more than just writing a report, so for the sake of the end of the world, let's not make this so complicated, okay?"

After that, Zhou Ke politely waved goodbye to the lovely girl and strode away. D-4 let go of the flight attendant's wrist, stretched out his hand to help her smooth the wrinkles on her collar, and said softly:
"You ignored the rules at work and allowed the guest to enter the navigation station where no one is allowed to enter in principle, and hid in it for the entire journey. This negligence alone is enough to ruin all of your jobs, and you may even be subject to an investigation.

But my master and I will definitely not be involved in it, so my advice is, it is better to have less trouble than more.

The surveillance device has no record of us. You see, as long as you keep quiet, no one will know what happened here. You appear so tired. It seems that this job makes you unhappy. Then change it. What's the point of serving others every day?

Give yourself a chance and try to let others serve you.

Good luck, sweet girl."

After saying that, D-4 also smiled gently and appropriately, put a business card of the Slag Medical Association into her pocket, combed her hair, and followed Zhou Ke in high heels.

After the two left, the flight attendant who came to slack off but saw something she shouldn't have seen was dumbfounded.

She hesitated for a long time, and finally did not press the alarm switch. She also went into the navigation station and cleaned up the cigarette butts on the floor as Zhou Ke instructed. After doing all this, she hesitated for a few minutes holding the business card, and finally made up her mind.

"I don't remember Moni giving you the HR job."

Zhou Ke left the cargo aircraft through the "Consul Passage". The moment he stepped onto the transfer escalator at the starport, he said to D-4:
"Our association is not a trash can. Do we want everyone?"

"If we can save as many as possible, she'll be out of a job soon anyway."

D-4 casually said:
"It would be a shame if such a pretty and sensible girl was not persuaded to work as a receptionist in the Bad Land office. So, where should we go next? Should we visit Mr. Han Bin directly? Or should we go to rest in little Acholi's mansion in Eden Garden first? And take a look at the customs and practices of Eden Garden?"

“I feel like that’s probably not a process that we can choose.”

Zhou Ke sighed and said:
"If Abin, as the governor of the Garden of Eden, can't even predict our arrival, then I really have some doubts about his ability to do his job."

After saying that, Zhou Ke pressed down the brim of his hat, waved at a camera that the escalator was passing by, and said:
"Did you hear me? Abin, I'm here at the Garden of Eden. I hope that when I leave Star Harbor, there will be a car waiting at the door to take me directly to see you. I'm tired from all the traveling, so don't let me find a way to get a taxi in this strange place where I'm not familiar with anyone. After all, drivers in many places have the bad habit of overcharging passengers.

And you know, if I'm not in a good mood, Eden's perfect law and order record will be broken today."

The camera did not respond, as if Zhou Ke was performing performance art. But when the two of them took the super VIP channel to leave the Starport cargo hub and were about to enter the inner section of the outermost ring of the Garden of Eden, a gold-painted intelligent butler wearing a classic black and white tuxedo was already waiting in front.

When Zhou Ke and D-4 approached, the creature saluted them very gentlemanly, and greeted them in a very decent male voice:

"Have the two distinguished guests adapted to the climate of the Garden of Eden? The artificial atmosphere here has simulated the pure surface environment as much as possible, but the smell of the filter in the air will still make guests who come here for the first time feel uncomfortable.

They often think the sweet air is suffocating them, but it is actually just an illusion as their respiratory tract adjusts to the new air.”

"Yes, it's sweet and smells good."

Zhou Ke grinned and said:

"Once you get used to it, you won't feel anything unusual about the neural gas injected into this artificial atmosphere. A doctor friend of mine has been here before, and he specifically warned me that if I want to stay in the Garden of Eden for a long time, I'd better wear a filter device to prevent my mind from being induced by the neural gas into the state you want.

So, can I ask one more question?

What does that sweet smell in the air mean? "

"Well, this issue is not allowed to be discussed in the Garden of Eden, distinguished guest."

The intelligent butler sent by Abin said with some embarrassment:
"At least my authorization is not enough to allow me to explain this to you. Please follow me to the flight cabin specially prepared for distinguished guests. Master Han Bin is already waiting for you in the Archon's Office."

"But you also said that I am a distinguished guest. Can't my needs be met?"

Zhou Ke started to act like a spoiled child. He stood there with his hands on his hips and said:
"I really want to know the secret of 'sweet air', otherwise I won't leave. I asked Abin to pick me up after work. In fact, you and I both know that it is Abin who is begging me, not me begging him.

I mean, honesty is a very important part, and not wanting to share even a little secret like this doesn’t make me feel at home.”

The robot butler was silent. It was probably applying for some permissions. After a moment, its mechanical face with eyebrows twitching revealed a hint of human helplessness, and even a slightly "indulgent" tone of voice said:
"Okay, okay, if you really want to know,

It's 'lead'!
Not only the air, but also the drinking water provided by Eden in the living areas of all modules in the outer six rings contains trace amounts of minerals.

Of course, it is a lead isotope combined with some chemical drugs to produce a 'mind-influencing agent', but this is not intended to murder the lives in this space city. The Garden of Eden continues the order of the old civilization. We have laws and social morals, and the right to life of every citizen must be protected.

These mind-influencing agents will not destroy their thinking ability, but will suppress the activity of certain neurons in the cerebral cortex and prompt the brain to secrete 20% to 30% more dopamine than the normal ratio, so that the people in this city can stay in a happy state of "happiness and satisfaction" for a long time.

This is very helpful in easing social conflicts.

Well, Master Han Bin’s think tank compared various methods a long time ago, and it has been proved that direct use of chemical drugs is the cheapest and most effective way to maintain harmonious social relations.

The human body is truly an amazing thing.”

"So they'll become more obedient? Like training a dog."

Zhou Ke asked curiously, and the robot butler made a "forbidden" gesture and corrected him seriously:
"We don't allow such offensive words here, dear guest!

We would call it 'excellent orderliness and obedience training', which helps citizens become the most qualified cogs in the Acholi Consortium's vast system when they return to the surface after completing several years of service."

"But I heard that not everyone has a chance to return to the surface alive."

D-4 asked aggressively:
"The Garden of Eden will incur 'reasonable losses' every month, which is why the Tiger Nation will continue to select servants for you in the Evil Land."

"You are my compatriot. I am surprised that I didn't even realize that you are also an omnic until you opened your mouth."

Han Bin's intelligent butler looked at D-4 with surprise, then shook his head and explained:
"The reasons for 'reasonable loss' are very complicated, and it is not something that can be explained in just one or two sentences. But please believe me, in the Garden of Eden where order still exists, there will not be massacres and exterminations as you imagine.

The people living here are all good people. They grow up and live in complete accordance with the order of the old civilization era. If you are really curious about where those damaged Badlanders have gone, then please follow me.

Master Han Bin's daily schedule is very full. I personally ask you two to stop wasting time. The master has turned down a lot of important work in order to receive you two today."

"But he's already dead. He's been dead for at least twenty-six years. I don't understand how a dead ghost who doesn't want to rest in peace can have so much work to do. Does being a beast of burden when alive mean that he won't be able to rest in peace after death?

Isn’t this a bit too cruel? "

Zhou Ke curled his lips and said:
"But as you said, good timing is a virtue, so let's go."

The golden-painted mechanical butler did not express his opinion on this issue. In fact, D-4 keenly observed that when Zhou Ke described Han Bin's current condition, the intelligent machine was obviously "at a loss".

It's not that its program is disconnected, it's just that some force is preventing it from receiving such information.

Obviously, Han Bin did not intend to let more people know the horrible truth that he was dead.

"Moni?"

Zhou Ke raised his left hand and used his "Laotiancai Phone Watch" to send a message to his fellow companion. He said:
“You and Amanda will stay in Little Acholi’s mansion tonight. You can go out and enjoy your honeymoon. I have something to do and will come back to meet you later.

Oh, right.

If D-4 and I don't return within 48 hours, it means that we are both doomed. You should prepare to escape."

"No need to do that, my dear guests. You two have already set foot in the Garden of Eden. Your safety will definitely be guaranteed."

The mechanical butler whispered a word of comfort, but Zhou Ke did not comment.

He quickly boarded the aircraft, and under the personal control of the intelligent butler, this vehicle, which was like a small shuttle, took off from the starport in the outermost ring of Eden. After connecting to the overall aviation command system of Eden, it flew along the constantly rotating external structure of the space station to the inner ring area.

This is apparently some kind of "privilege".

If you are inside the Garden of Eden and want to enter the inner ring area from the outermost ring, you have to pass through at least a dozen checkpoints and write an application several days in advance and wait for approval.

This place does operate according to the order of the old civilization, but it is also clearly a naked class society.

The closer you are to the core of the Garden of Eden, the closer you are to the center of power.

This space station is indeed very large. Even if the aircraft moves at the highest speed, it will take nearly twenty minutes to enter the inner ring. Conservative estimates show that the total usable area here will not be smaller than that of the central city.

"We are about to enter the inner ring."

The Intelligent Butler reminded:
"Please put your special hat on your head so that you can get the answer to your previous question."

"Oh? So, the reason for the emergence of those 'reasonable losses' is related to 'time'?"

Zhou Ke became interested.

He followed the prompts and put on the cowboy hat given by the Time Fanatic.

With the help of this hat that ignores all time chaos effects, when the aircraft crossed a certain "invisible boundary", the exquisite and grand core area of the Garden of Eden in front of Zhou Ke was as if stripped of all its gorgeous appearance, exposing the truth inside.

An entire shattered inner ring was suspended in the core area of the Garden of Eden like "space junk". The shattered ring-shaped cabin segments were mixed with scattered and varying-sized floating objects, resembling an artificial "star ring".

This is the true state of the core area of the Garden of Eden.

It was completely shattered when the Sacred Benchmark Project failed for the first time more than 20 years ago, but there is still a benchmark device operating here, forcibly keeping the time in this broken place in a state of peace.

A controllable "time maze" is located here. If Zhou Ke guessed correctly, this is the "Time Maze No. 0". Theoretically, this should be the first time maze born in the evil land.

He squinted his eyes and looked at the real ruins after the influence of time was stripped away. There were many figures in "space suits" busying around in the ruins.

They pilot freely movable aircrafts, searching for valuable things in different broken areas and recycling them. This broken land is quite large, so there are many "cleaners" busy in it.

A few minutes later, Zhou Ke took off his cowboy hat, and the world in front of him suddenly changed into the complete inner ring of the magnificent Garden of Eden, and the aircraft was in a small starport in the cabin where the Governor's residence was located near the No. 1 ring.

"those people"

Zhou Ke said:
"Are they the truth about 'fair loss'?"

"Yes. Since 25 years ago, every batch of staff who entered the Garden of Eden to serve will undergo a large-scale screening at the end of their service. Those with the best performance will be allowed to stay in the Garden of Eden and become members of the 'Restorers'. They need to help repair the inner circle of the Garden of Eden in a dangerous time environment."

The intelligent butler said softly:
“Thanks to their hard work day after day, we have now restored the fourth and third rings and brought them back from lost time. We do not deny that the brave restorers will encounter various accidents during their work, and some restorers do die in their working environment.

But their sacrifice was valuable, because it was because of their existence that Eden was able to gradually recover from the worst accident in its history.

Without a doubt, these restorers are heroes of Eden!

We have a statue in their honor in the town square of Dawntown at Circle 7, as well as memorials and an officially funded foundation dedicated to improving the living conditions of service personnel in Eden."

“They gave everything for you!”

D-4 said coldly:
"But they don't even have the right to put a memorial statue in the inner ring they restored with their own hands? And you call it a 'reward'? What an orderly society!"

"Come on, D-4."

Zhou Ke acted very calmly. He waved his hands casually and said:

"Are you so angry because you still have some unrealistic fantasies about this place at this moment? There's no need to do that. Learn from me. Look how calm I am.

Never give hope, and naturally you will never despair.

Tsk, enough of the tragedy, let's go, let's go meet Abin and talk about some business."

(End of this chapter)