Colonia Storm Tour

Lin Haiyuan replied.

"If you use the dark matter reactor, Lin Haiyuan, you'll be even more willing to use time stop, which will make your victory much easier."

Seye easily imagined that this time-stopping effect would be applied even more.

"I generally don't use time stop. Relying on this power for a long time would make it impossible for the army to fight in a normal environment. I won't use it unless necessary."

Lin Haiyuan knew all too well how terrible and useless it would be if an army relied on stopping time to shoot targets in order to fight.

"Next, we need to purify the illusory mist of Aquamarine Star. The purification key and the charging matrix are both on the ship. Are there any requirements for the placement of the purification key and the charging matrix?"

He continued to inquire about matters of seriousness.

"The very structure of the Eternal will hinder the flow of purification energy. I need a space platform with a charging matrix and purification key. Apart from the base that holds the charging matrix, nothing can obstruct the flow in any other direction."

The color of the leaves suggests a demanding requirement that is difficult to fulfill.

"You'll become the target of everyone's criticism. You can say you have absolutely no protection. Can you even use an energy shield?"

Lin Haiyuan asked, "Since the troops are armor-resistant or structurally resistant, let's use shield resistance instead. It's not like we're in a pulsar system where shields are nullified by 100%."

"It would be great if the energy shield could be used; at least there would be a shield to help you withstand damage."

Lin Haiyuan nodded.

"However, Lin Haiyuan, how long will it take you to create a usable space platform to house the energy matrix and purification key?"

She did not have a complete understanding of the construction capabilities of the Foehn wind.

“Creating a space platform is not difficult. Just build the space platform, make sure the charging matrix and purification key are working properly, and then lock it under the Griffin by tapping it. This will ensure stability, and in case of any dangerous situation, you can be pulled back inside and warp away in an emergency.”

Lin Haiyuan also vividly conveyed to her through telepathy what kind of spatial platform she would be using.

The multi-functional delivery hatch of the Griffin special operations ship connects to a downward space platform with a clanging sound. Both the space platform and the purification key and charging matrix are "headed" towards the ground. Then, the platform connects with the Griffin to prepare the nanodrones.

This not only ensures that the Griffin Special Operations Ship will not affect her normal operation with the Purification Key, but also allows her to disconnect from the space platform via nanodrones in emergencies, then pull herself and the space platform into the Griffin Special Operations Ship via magnetic rays, and then tactically warp away to escape.

The entire plan was not only rudimentary, but also reeked of the Green Guard's ideology, with thinking gradually becoming Green Guard-like.jpg

"Good...good simple yet practical solution."

Seye's expression turned somewhat strange; this kind of plan was hardly something that a technologically advanced civilization could come up with.

"I'm not exactly a professional engineer, so this isn't the only solution I could come up with to ensure safety and mobility... But then again?"

Lin Haiyuan glanced at her from head to toe as he spoke.

"Um... what's wrong with me?"

Seye looked at Lin Haiyuan, who was sizing her up, with a puzzled expression.

"Let's leave aside the subspace where you're sealed, but in real space, can you move around without any life support or protective suits and be unaffected by the lack of air to breathe and the temperature?"

Lin Haiyuan suddenly remembered this problem—when he left the Colonia flank air base, he would have to wear the Altaïr combat suit to face the harsh alien or space environment.

"My spirit body is enough for me to shield myself from stellar winds, dispel cold, and maintain my breathing and circulation. I don't need the equipment that humans usually need."

When Iroha said this, her Madoka image was undeniably convincing.

"That's convenient. You can easily solve some problems on your own now. Getting back to the main topic, what do you think of that solution?"

Lin Haiyuan asked.

"Hmm, are there any other alternatives?"

Color Leaf still wants to see if there are more relatively normal options.

"An alternative is to build a large enough space platform and then install additional nuclear fusion reactors and shield generators inside, while providing power to the thrusters below."

Lin Haiyuan then used his telepathic abilities once again to tell her what the space platform looked like.

This is a space platform with thrusters and control nozzles on the bottom, left, and right. In the middle is the purification key that is loaded with the energy matrix. Inside the space platform is a nuclear fusion reactor that connects all the equipment to provide power to maintain operation. The entire space station platform looks like a piece of explosives with a large number of firecrackers strung together.

If it were hit by a powerful kinetic/energy/explosive weapon, the entire space platform would turn into a giant firecracker in space.

This time it's not that my thinking is gradually turning green, but rather, I'm green-skinned! .jpg

If Alice were here, she would definitely be wondering what went wrong that caused Lin Haiyuan's engineering thinking to gradually become so green-skinned.

At this moment, Seye deeply felt the safety of the first plan. Just as Lin Haiyuan said, it was not a beautiful solution. The second one looked like he was tied to an explosive platform... At least the first plan did not leave him in a situation like being tied to a series of explosives on a flat plate, and it seemed very feasible in terms of operation.

As for the issue of the head being "grounded," it's not a problem. In the weightless environment of space, feeling uncomfortable with the head on the ground is just a matter of habit. Of course, there are physiological effects, but for an exceptionally powerful psychic, it's not a problem at all. Moreover, they can install artificial gravity generators to simulate gravity.

"I'll choose the first option then. At least it feels much better than being strapped to a bunch of explosives."

The leaves subtly express their thoughts and opinions.

"Emmmmm... strapped to a bunch of explosives... come to think of it that way."

Lin Haiyuan realized that he had indeed forgotten about his own safety. After becoming an egg-man, he gradually became less concerned about his own safety. At most, dying would just mean being replaced by a clone.

However, for Iroha, the issue of "dying" is not to be underestimated. If she dies, she is very likely to be truly dead and there will be no way to find a body that is exactly the same as before to revive her.

"It was my oversight that I forgot about the difference between you and me when it comes to our safety."

Lin Haiyuan patted the back of his head.

"Aren't those kinds of questions treated equally for us?"

Iroha asked, puzzled, since, logically speaking, their lives were not different.

"The empire you and Seye belonged to was developing in the direction of psionic energy, while we are developing in the direction of genetics. Combined with some minor technologies on the soul, even if I die, I can quickly be resurrected on a clone. The issue of death is actually irrelevant. As long as I am not completely destroyed, I can be resurrected again. However, if the corresponding equipment is not nearby, I will not be able to be resurrected and will always wander in the virtual and real space."

Lin Haiyuan gave her a simple explanation of why they were not equal.

Upon hearing this, Seye was stunned for a moment: "...Your technological development is truly amazing. Your achievements in psionic energy, machinery, and genetics are in no way inferior to any empire I have ever seen before. It's simply a technological miracle..."

At least she had never heard of any interstellar empire that could straddle the three paths of "sublimation"—psychic, mechanical, and genetic—while simultaneously pursuing all three.

"It's just barely practical. Compared to the interstellar empires you've seen before, there's still a significant technological gap."

Lin Haiyuan also took this opportunity to be modest.

"If one day I have the opportunity to visit your country, I hope to learn about your technology and how it has developed to this level."

Seye sighed with genuine admiration. She had never imagined that a civilization that was still in its infancy within the planetary system could simultaneously master these three technologies, which were considered advanced in all three aspects.

"If one day the war about the Ring Messenger ends and my wives open a wormhole to find me, I would be happy to act as your guide, Seye."

Lin Haiyuan's words sounded like he was setting a flag, but thankfully even if he died, he wouldn't actually die.

For Egg People, death is a very frequent event that does not require checking SAN values, and this is generally the case.

"I look forward to that day. Next... when will the space platform on that warship be completed? I can't wait to start purifying the illusory mist."

Before this, Seye had never used the purification energy of the purification key to purify the illusory mist of an entire planet.

Not only had she never done this herself, but even the Apche Enforcers who proposed the method had never done it. They only conducted a small-scale experiment on the mist of the illusory world within the Empire, and stopped after discovering and confirming that the purifying energy could shatter the mist of the illusory world.

What she will be doing is something unprecedented and will be remembered forever: purifying a planet tainted by the mists of the illusory realm! The significance of this is clearly extraordinary for her.

"We can complete the construction and testing within a day, and we can start anytime as long as we can complete the testing."

Lin Haiyuan originally wanted Walker.com's AI to handle these things without spending too much time.

The real time-consuming part is the subsequent testing and operation phase, which involves identifying any macro or micro issues. After all, if anything goes wrong and she and the purification key are lost, the consequences will be beyond what can be described as mere regret.

"Is there anything else I can help you with?"

Seye continued to ask.

"Do you need my help with these things? It seems like those things are all in the research hub of the original world. There's nowhere else I need your help with right now. Iroha, you can go and explore the places you're allowed to go. But since exploring a military spaceship isn't enough fun, I can pull up some files here for you to look at to pass the time."

As Lin Haiyuan spoke, he retrieved the information about mental power and displayed it on the holographic projection.

"Emmmm... Lin Haiyuan, what are you going to do next? Go and reward your subordinates for their achievements?"

Iroha, however, had a different idea.

"I have no intention of rewarding them for their contributions. If I want to talk to them about these things, I can just have a video call. I don't necessarily need to gather them together for a lecture. What I need to do next is get a good night's sleep."

Lin Haiyuan's eyes and face showed obvious signs of fatigue, and he finally relaxed.

"I have never been so focused on controlling such a vast and dangerous amount of energy and steadily injecting it into an energy container. It is an incredible mental exercise that I have never done before."

Lin Haiyuan has always used his mental power in a very casual and steady way, such as controlling people's minds and manipulating air currents.

If it were just mind control and airflow manipulation, the mental exertion would be only moderate, not causing him to feel overworked and fatigued. However, this time, guiding the energy generated by the dark matter reactor to flow steadily into the Emerald Key for more than 30 minutes, coupled with the battles after the opening of the floating continent and the psionic wormhole, even someone like Lin Haiyuan who had undergone genetic modification and enhancement, had to consider getting a good night's sleep to make up for the lack of energy after such intense mental exertion and the impact on his body.

"Can I help you relieve your fatigue? And I'd also like to do a check-up on you, Lin Haiyuan."

"Isoe asked."

"That's easy to misunderstand. I want a good quality sleep, and I can use my spiritual power to make myself sleep soundly. But what's with the idea of ​​checking me up?"

Lin Haiyuan looked at her, somewhat bewildered.

He could tell that the "relieve fatigue" part wasn't exactly "okay," but he was perfectly healthy, so why bother with a checkup? If there really was some insurmountable problem, why not just kill himself and get a new clone?

This is what puzzled Lin Haiyuan.

"Lin Haiyuan, didn't you feel more about us during our telepathic communication? When we communicate telepathically, we can both sense each other's essence to varying degrees."

Se Ye was also somewhat puzzled by Lin Haiyuan's words.

"Is Shiro talking about emotional fluctuations? I can sense it."

Lin Haiyuan can certainly understand the other person's feelings when he uses telepathy, which is also part of his mental abilities.

"No, it's something deeper than feelings: the soul."

She uttered those two words slowly and deliberately.

Chapter 44 Colored Leaves (VII)

Looking at Madoka's appearance and attire, Iroha's words, "more profound than emotions, the soul," reminded Lin Haiyuan of her best friend, Akemi Homura.

Lin Haiyuan corrected his slightly off-track thinking: "Feelings about the soul? I've never really felt that."

He wanted to understand and analyze what kind of person someone was, and he thought he could do so by reading minds, accessing memories, and identifying personality and behavior, and by feeling a person from their very soul. But he had never actually done that, and there was no real reason to do so. He believed that reading minds, accessing memories, and classifying personality traits would be sufficient to fully analyze what kind of person someone was.

The disguises of speech, behavior, and personality can be seen through by those who are not deep enough to read minds, and can also be seen through by extracting memories from the words of seasoned actors.

"Your use of psychic abilities is a bit superficial. So how do you usually get to know the people around you?"

"Iroha asked."