A super great writer in the second dimension

　In other words... this passageway is about two kilometers long?

　It has been twenty minutes since I came in.

　Another ten minutes' walk and it will be half an hour.

　Human walking speed... is about four kilometers per hour.

　He looked at Sanzenin Arashi, but no one knew what he was thinking.

　Soon, the passageway came to an end.

　A huge gate.

　It looks to be over five meters tall and six meters wide.

　It allows about seven or eight people to walk side by side.

　Next to the gate is a combination lock, and the device on it...

　Ryunosuke Akasaka narrowed his eyes.

　A laser probe to identify the iris?

　There's also a keypad for entering a manual password?

　Next, there is a pattern on the side that looks like a human hand.

　Confirm fingerprint?

　This protective procedure...

　Only the US nuclear arsenal or top national secrets would be handled with such caution, right?

　Besides... this is underwater, who could possibly get in?

　He looked at Sanzenin Arashi.

　I entered a series of complex passwords, moving my fingers more than thirty times.

　An electronic speaker sounded.

　Mechanical verification complete. Please proceed with biological verification.

　Then, a burst of light shone into Sanzenin Arashi's eyes.

　The electronic voice rang out again.

　[Biological identification complete. Please confirm characteristics.]

　After slapping it with your palm.

　[Confirmation complete. Highest privileges granted. Please insert your card.]

　Ryunosuke Akasaka's heart skipped a beat.

　You also need to insert a card...

　Let me see what kind of monster this laboratory really is!

　……

　The base of the combination lock descended, revealing a slot.

　Sanzenin Arashi pulled out a transparent card and inserted it directly into the slot.

　An electronic sound effect rang out.

　[Lock unlocked.]

　Please approve within 30 seconds.

　The gate opened.

　A countdown appeared on the combination lock's screen.

　30....29....28...27…………

　"Hurry up." Sanzenin Arashi was the first to step through the gate.

　He whistled.

　So cool!

　The honeycomb-like interior structure, with each section linked to the next, leads to a semi-circular room.

　The area is about the size of a basketball court.

　Dozens of staff members in white coats were busy pushing carts to load and unload goods, some carrying document bags.

　The entire room was filled with all sorts of cutting-edge instruments.

　The projection display is a crystal plate that serves as the screen, on which rows of information jump around.

　"Okay, so awesome..."

　"This is..." Even Iroha Isshiki, who was usually so calm, now had wide eyes and her body began to tremble.

　Sanzenin Arashi glanced at Akasaka Ryunosuke.

　He is in a daze.

　I walked over and patted him on the shoulder, and he immediately jumped.

　“This is my supplementary card.” Sanzenin Arashi took out a transparent card. “From now on, this is yours.”

　"Okay, okay... Where is my workplace?" Ryunosuke Akasaka asked quickly, suppressing his intense anticipation. "I need to start working right away!"

　These instruments!

　They can definitely meet my needs, and I can use any of these people I want?!

　His tone was starting to lose focus.

　“Of course.” Sanzenin Arashi simply replied with two words.

　At this point, no further explanation is needed.

　Ryunosuke Akasaka covered his mouth, bent over, and felt a wave of nausea wash over him.

　The excitement caused my stomach to contract, and I couldn't hold it in... and then...

　vomit!

　A mouthful of yellow liquid sprayed directly onto the ground.

　Sanzenin Arashi was also quite shocked by this laboratory...

　It's basically a factory!

　A laboratory for developing robots, combined with a manufacturing plant!

　This is the kind of thing that's supposed to be an all-powerful artificial angel!

　..

374. Koufeng Valley Morning

　Sanzenin Arashi hired several staff members.

　The standard attire here is a white lab coat, and even the assistants are at least graduate students, with a nameplate hanging around their necks.

　Lyuden Jamie.

　Doctor.

　You can pick anyone at random and they'll find they have a PhD.

　This research institute seems to be worth looking forward to.

　Sword Art Online might need to be created in this place... Maybe I can go back and check the Japanese records to see if there is a person named Kayaba Akihiko.

　He inquired about the basic structure.

　This is what Ruden Jamie recounted vividly.

　From those few words, a model appeared in Sanzenin Arashi's mind; based on his description, it should look like this—

　The entire research institute is a giant sphere.

　Half of this ball is below the seabed, and the other half is above the seawater.

　The sphere's interior was structured like a honeycomb, which reminded Sanzenin Arashi of something.

　The underground beehive from Resident Evil, except this one is in the sea.

　Then, most importantly.

　This spherical honeycomb research institute is covered by an onion-structured deck, which encloses the entire research room and has world-class waterproofing.

　Sanzenin Arashi remembers an anime where something looked remarkably like this research institute.

　There's a new anime called "Heavy Gear," and the war gadgets in it are just balls, aren't they?

　The outside is also an onion deck, which can even defend against nuclear bombs.

　Arashi Sanzenin decided to no longer concern herself with the safety of the entire research institute.

　Then he asked a few more questions.

　Sure enough, this research institute is a complex super factory.

　The core area is the laboratory, where Ryunosuke Akasaka will work and research his AI maid.

　The surrounding area is a huge factory, designed for the materialization of AI.

　Then at the very top, at the very top of the entire underwater honeycomb structure, is a residential area.

　There are all sorts of things here, like supermarkets, clothing stores, and even game consoles.

　PlayStation 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, XBOX, Wii... even the Subor learning machine is available.

　This is probably for hardcore gamers who want to play Mario Nakatani.

　Sanzenin Arashi has figured out the general situation.

　"Come all over."

　"Yes~"

　"Come with me to get your badges," said Sanzenin Arashi. "You two will be staying here for a while, and I'll explain the rules during that time."

　Yui Yuigahama swallowed hard and nodded seriously.

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at Isshiki Hatake and said, "First of all, don't run around if you can avoid it."

　As he walked, he said, “You are free to ask about anything, but only matters related to your work. In this regard, the two of you have the highest authority.”

　In the residential area, we have arranged single rooms for you. Please understand that there are some limitations due to the limited space.

　During your work period, simply follow the terms of the contract, and strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements.

　Sanzenin Arashi emphasized this point several times.

　Finally, the two nodded and received their tokens.

　The photo was displayed inside a simple, flat plastic box, with a silver-gray magnetic card hidden in a compartment.

　It has both key and credit card functions.

　Upon arriving at the residential area via elevator, two psychologists were already waiting there.

　Arashi Sanzenin, a female psychology expert from Japan, handed the two over to her, gave them some instructions, and then arrived at the Hive Center with Ryunosuke Akasaka.

　This is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art IT research facility.

　Ryunosuke Akasaka's eyes lit up; he liked every single piece of equipment.

　"I can't wait to transfer the data from my hard drive to these things."

　The entire room is approximately 100 square meters.

　It is separated by a layer of reinforced glass in the middle.

　On one side were a large number of pieces of equipment, while on the other side was a mechanical pedestal.

　Inside this pedestal is something similar to a Gundam cockpit.