Chapter 516
"Thank you for your kindness, but it's best not to get involved in this kind of thing. Those are Four-dimensional creature beyond three dimensions; ordinary methods won't work."
"Four-dimensional creature?"
Muelsyse frowned upon hearing this; dealing with beings beyond the current dimension would be extremely difficult. Scientific exploration in this area had stalled.
"Mister Zhongli, the scientific community has made conjectures about Four-dimensional creature. They live in four-dimensional space, but can see the three-dimensional world. Just like we are three-dimensional beings who can see two-dimensional plane images, only the form of expression is slightly different."
For Four-dimensional creature to enter the three-dimensional world, it would probably have to influence space to reduce itself to three dimensions, or attach itself to a three-dimensional being, much like the Sami People's concept of 'possession by calamity'.
After you send us away and come back, you'll definitely have to deal with some very troublesome Four-dimensional creature. May I ask a request? After you've dealt with the Four-dimensional creature, could you allow Rhine Lab to conduct research on them?
As expected of the head of the Ecology Department, he is extremely persistent in his pursuit of science. However, he could not answer whether Four-dimensional creature should be completely eradicated or preserved.
"I'm sorry, I don't know about that. You'll have to ask Anmatar and follow their advice."
Muelsyse nodded, no longer insisting. This Sami Journey had been very fruitful; Rhine Lab was poised to achieve a technological breakthrough and become the leading company in Trimon.
"Okay, I understand, thank you."
Anmatar is currently still fighting the Fire Giant in the cave, and it is unknown when he will emerge.
"Are you applying for research assistance in Anmatar? We can wait until you've finished your discussion before we set off."
"No need, Mister Zhongli. Let's leave here first and return to Trimon. I need to report my observations to the Director General, and she can decide whether to follow up."
Shi Lei summoned the Rock platform, which carried everyone back to the boundary of the Endless Icefield, and put Typhon down.
Although she didn't know what kind of calamity existed in the northernmost Yinfei Icefield, she was certain it was no benevolent place.
Before leaving, Typhon expressed her sincere gratitude to Shi Lei for everything she had done for Sami. She also provided the location of the Cyclops's residence, hoping he would visit sometime.
Shi Lei didn't agree directly, only saying that he might go and take a look if he passed by in the future.
He did not stop at the Tree Scar Tribe and Sami settlement he had helped before, and flew directly to the skies above Trimon.
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Shi Lei controlled the Rock platform and flew to the Rhine Lab headquarters building complex. He then landed Muelsyse and all the collection equipment she was carrying.
Upon learning the news, Kristen immediately rushed down from the top-floor laboratory. The fact that such a dedicated Director General personally came to greet her shows just how interested she was in the results of this Sami Journey.
Rhine Lab previously sent scientific expeditions deep into the frigid Sami region, and even established a dedicated department for these expeditions. However, these Colombians had very poor cold tolerance and could not even endure the extreme cold at the edge of the Endless Icefield.
Not only were they bundled up in layers of thick clothing, but the investigation was also progressing very slowly. They preferred to stay in the slightly warmer tents rather than go out to conduct the inhumane investigation.
Why Demons appear in the north, and how Demons come into being, remains an unsolved mystery.
With Shi Lei providing protection this time, Muelsyse might be able to uncover the truth behind the birth of the Demons. How could such a discovery not excite a scientist?
Trevor Friston from the Pre-Civilization only told Kristen that there was a 'door' at the northernmost point. But he avoided answering what was behind the door or what benefits it could bring.
Kristen's desire to explore that door was second only to her desire to travel to the Starry Sky and explore the universe.
Muelsyse had a very fruitful trip, not only finding the Elf Lair but also solving many Sami mysteries.
As for what Anmatar wanted Zhongli to help her with, she felt it wasn't something she should inquire about. Although she was curious, she shouldn't be too greedy.
Shi Lei had to leave in a hurry and didn't stay long. He told Kristen that the cables and base station materials, which were originally scheduled for delivery in September, would be delayed until October.
The most urgent task is to send my family back to Lungmen and Liyue. Only then can I focus on preparing to go to Sami to help Anmatar close the Mega-structure Gate.
If an accident occurs, causing a large influx of Four-dimensional creature into this land, the final outcome will be the same regardless of whether Cross-border Communication Network project is built or not.
The current situation is that every day of delay increases the risk. Shi Lei cannot remain uninvolved and has no choice but to bite the bullet and close the Mega-structure Gate as soon as possible.
Kristen agreed, saying she would contact the supplier to extend the delivery time and ensure the quality of the goods.
Before parting, she reminded Shi Lei again about going to space, hoping he wouldn't stand her up.
If he keeps his word, then there's no need to borrow Trevor Friston's Pre-Civilization energy.
Those things can be kept for future scientific research; they might just allow the Terra civilization's technological level to advance rapidly.
Shi Lei would naturally keep his promises; otherwise, he wouldn't make them lightly. Faced with Kristen's repeated reiterations, he simply smiled and offered no further explanation.
After bidding farewell to the Director General and Muelsyse, the group flew to Kazimierz aboard the Rock platform.
Shi Lei called Russell, the Grand Knight Commander of the Supervision Committee, and asked her to notify the manufacturers that the various materials originally scheduled for delivery in early September would be delayed until October. This would give the merchants time to refine the quality and reduce defective products.
Russell said he would relay the message, saying that the delayed delivery would be beneficial to them. After all, the full payment for the deal had already been made, and it would only take a few phone calls.
After hanging up, Shi Lei went straight to the infected residential area to find the Blood Knight. This time, there were more than 500 Infected Knight who were willing to live in Liyue City.
However, the Blood Knight showed no intention of leaving and continued to live in the simple apartment building.
He said that many Infected Knights in Kazimierz are in dire straits and need care. He himself longs to retire in Liyue City, but now is not the time; he will be among the last to go.
Shi Lei understood the Blood Knight's actions and didn't press the matter further. He was not only being responsible for himself, but also for the Infected Knight. This sense of responsibility towards all living beings is truly invaluable.
If Liyue were to build a new city in the future, he considered having the Blood Knight manage it. Their lack of domestic skills wouldn't matter; he could simply send some capable people to assist them.
After leaving behind a large amount of high-purity Pure Gold under the guise of helping the Infected Knight, Shi Lei did not stay long in the Grand Knight Territory and left that afternoon.
The Doctor and Amiya should still be in Scherzag, but he had no intention of seeking their help.
Shi Lei had seen Rhodes Island's top-tier combat forces; their limit was fighting a hundred enemies single-handedly. They had no experience in direct combat with Demons, and he felt they would be in serious trouble against Four-dimensional creature.
There was no need for Victoria to stay any longer, and Shi Lei had nothing to say to those Dukes.
After a long flight of several hours, he departed from Kazimierz and flew directly to the capital of Sargon.
Just days after the Empress's celebration ended, Shi Lei quickly found the Lich King Fremont. He said that a scientist in Victoria wanted to go to other planets and asked Shi Lei to help build Space Teleportation Array.
Fremont readily agreed, saying he was willing to do anything as long as they didn't have to fight.
The liches are renowned for their vast knowledge; they are the only race to enter the Sarkaz Ten Royal Courts without relying on force. In his later years, the Witch King Helkhorzoren studied other dimensions, entirely thanks to the guidance and assistance of Fremont.
Shi Lei was spending the night in the city and took the opportunity to ask him about the Northern Demon. The other man answered all his questions frankly and without reservation.
Currently, on the Terra, only Sami and Ursus are truly fighting the Demons head-on. Although the northern part of Yan borders part of the Endless Icefield Plains, its defenses are far shorter than those of the other two countries. If Demonic Invasion occurs, they can deal with it and suppress it in a timely manner.
In comparison, the Demons that Yan encounters are mostly low-level minions. If you want to deal with Demons, it's best to find someone with combat experience in Sami and Ursus.
Shi Lei came from Sami. He thought he could ask Anmatar Ursus about his experience fighting Demons. He could only think of Broca. He could ask him about it when they returned to Guili City.
Liches would run away if they encountered Demons, having no experience fighting them. Shi Lei asked for a long time, but seeing that Fremont could not provide any useful information, he had to give up.
The next morning, the group set off eastward.
When they reached the skies above Syracuse, Shi Lei asked Lappland if she wanted to get off. The latter strongly resisted, saying that she wanted to settle down in Liyue City in the future.
The White Wolf from the Saluzzo family wasn't particularly well-liked in Syracuse. Shi Lei fully respected Lappland's choice; if she didn't want to go back, she could stay.
At 2 PM, Shi Lei arrived in Lungmen.
After detaining Lisa and Surtr in the warehouse on Taiheng Road, he called Lee of the Koi-Style Detective Agency and paid a large sum of money annually, requesting that they send someone to protect the two of them daily.
It is inappropriate to ask Chen, a public official, to assign someone to protect her. Lin Gerei is about to retire, and it is highly inappropriate to entrust his security to an Old Man who no longer manages the gang.
After much thought, I still think Koi-Style Detective Agency is the most reliable. As long as you pay them enough, they'll really step up when needed.
If Surtr wants to live a normal life, then don't let her worry about trivial matters that don't concern her. Given my prestige in Lungmen, no one should dare to touch them.
After everything was arranged, Shi Lei led the remaining people back to Liyue City. He entrusted the matter of settling Lappland to Texas. He didn't even have time for dinner before flying to Guili City to find Broca.
After two months of development, Guili City has gradually gotten back on track.
Most Sarkaz Soldier were living the peaceful life they had always dreamed of. They no longer had to risk their lives, living in constant fear of dying.
Theresia was the former Demon King, and she held a high position in the hearts of the Sarkaz. With her mediating, everyone was willing to give her face.
When Shi Lei built Guili City, he only provided the most basic accommodations and some supplies.
Cutting down trees and finding suitable land for cultivation are problems they themselves need to solve.
Theresia could lead the masses in a barren place like Kazdel, she could certainly do it here. Domestic affairs were well-organized, and she and Broca building a bright future together.
Seeing Shi Lei fly by on the horizon, the Sarkaz thought their master was coming to inspect their work. They all worked extremely hard, afraid of losing everything they had.
Shi Lei deployed his Psychic Scan, flying around Guili City. He quickly spotted Broca in the pine forest and landed in front of him.
Upon seeing this, the latter immediately came forward:
"My lord, what are your orders?"
Since Shi Lei built Guili City, he has left the government affairs to him and Theresia. He usually acts like a hands-off manager and never comes to inspect the city.
Broca knew that his master was the kind of person who wouldn't come to his door unless he needed something.
It's almost dinnertime, but he didn't finish eating before coming over. This indicates the situation is extremely urgent and requires immediate attention.
Shi Lei had known Broca for several years and always considered him a confidant. After dismissing the others, he told him everything about closing the Mega-structure Gate:
"To be honest, I haven't encountered many Demons. You're more qualified to speak on this topic. Could you give me a general overview of the abilities they possess that we should be wary of?"
If the situation weren't so urgent, Shi Lei would have delayed for a few years until he advanced to the True God Realm. But he couldn't delay now, so he had to seek Broca's help to improve his understanding of Demons and avoid making a mistake.
Upon hearing this request, Broca pondered for a moment and began to organize his thoughts:
"I have fought against Demons in Ursus for many years, and I do have experience to share with you, sir. Their abilities cannot be explained by common sense and can be basically classified into five categories."
The first type, and the most common, comes in various Demons, but they share a common characteristic: they can cause the atmospheric pressure in a certain area to fluctuate wildly. If the pressure changes are extreme, they can cause internal injuries that ordinary people's organs cannot withstand.
However, as long as you wear a helmet, you can defend yourself well. Unless you encounter Demons that manipulates atmospheric pressure drastically, you usually don't need to worry.
The second type is also quite numerous. In terms of threat, it's almost on par with the first. They cause spatial fluctuations, leading to Spatial Overlap within a certain area. In such an area, the distance between two points is not the shortest. You might slash horizontally, but the landing point could be at your feet or somewhere else.
These Demons are like flies; they fly around and their movements are difficult to track. Usually, to deal with them, we use Area of Effect Attack to cover a large area.
The third type of Demons, you should have seen it before.
They are a Black Substance, sometimes liquid and sometimes solid. They can attach themselves to humans and quickly seize their will. The Ursus Inner Guard, known as the 'Emperor's Blade,' was developed and manufactured using substances extracted from this Black Substance.
The Black Substance's ability is the same as the Inner Guards's. It emits a Black Mist called 'Kingdom'. This mist is substantial and cannot be destroyed by the wind. Anyone who touches it will have their speed greatly reduced.
If the density of states within a region is extremely high, it can form Slow Zone to resist attacks. Any attacks, whether at close or long range, will be significantly slowed down.
When encountering such a troublesome Demons, there are usually only two options: either kill it before the Slow Zone forms in the realm, or simply flee. While this Demons's abilities are formidable, its mobility is very poor.
You should be especially careful of the fourth type of Demons.
They typically resemble Black Cotton, but also possess other distinctive characteristics. Abilities are weapons that allow a person to use, establishing a life connection with the weapon's wielder.
This might sound a bit convoluted, so let me give you an example. Suppose my weapon is damaged, then my body will also be injured. The reverse is also true. If my body is wounded in battle, my weapon will also develop a chip.
To put it simply, it creates a life-binding connection between a person and their weapon. Furthermore, it can create life-binding connections with humans and instantly transfer those connections. If someone attempts to harm another through suicide, it can shift targets in the blink of an eye, making it extremely difficult to deal with.
Our tribe suffered heavy losses trying to deal with this Demons. Its weakness is that there's a limit to the number of people it can bind, the exact number depending on the Demons's strength. Many Wendigo Warrior were killed by it. As for a more efficient way to eliminate it, I cannot offer any suggestions.
There's one last type, which is also the most troublesome.
This Demons amplifies human emotions exponentially and feeds on them. Once it materializes, it becomes virtually invulnerable to both magic and physical attacks.
Its weakness is related to the second type of Demons; it can only be damaged in areas where Spatial Overlap. Apart from this, we haven't figured out a second solution.
Also, sir, I must remind you of something.
When I was fighting the Demons in Ursus, I was stationed at the defense line of the Endless Icefield. Our tribe had tried to venture deep into the heartland before, and almost suffered total annihilation.
The place you're heading to next is the far end of the Endless Icefield Yinfei Icefield. There might be Demons there that even I don't know about, so be careful.
My lord, please take me with you on this mission. I have Blood Sea Deep Grudge with the Demons, and I must avenge it!
Shi Lei had come here to Broca, intending to bring him along anyway, and nodded in agreement upon hearing this:
"Sure, that's exactly what I was thinking. You can hand over your work now, and then come back to Liyue City with me later."
"Yes, sir!"
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Chapter 591 The Essence of Demons (New Year's Bonus Chapter)
Broca received instructions and rushed back to Guili City, entrusting all matters to Theresia.
Although Guili City has 30,000 Sarkaz, they were all ordinary soldiers before. Coupled with their low level of education, most of them are illiterate. It is extremely difficult to select capable generals from among them. Even if officers are transferred from Liyue City, the situation will still be very difficult.
Fortunately, Shi Lei has solved the problem of food and lodging. The remaining issue is how to develop the economy. These things can be done gradually and are not a high priority.