499. First Consciousness Upload Begins
Lu Ban wasn't sure what the Incubation Chamber was used for, but a strong premonition told him that he would definitely find something there.
He glanced at Frostheart, who, who had been calm and composed, now had unfocused eyes and seemed at a loss for what to do.
"Go and inform the Singer about this situation first. I'll go check out the Incubation Chamber."
Lu Ban said.
"It's no use anymore, let's just leave it at that."
Frostheart ignored Lu Ban.
"It's all in vain now. Humans can't defeat the swarm. We can only wait here for them to eat us up and turn us into part of the swarm. Maybe it's because we, the crippled ones, are holding them back that humans haven't completely left this place yet. What home, what cradle, it's all a lie."
Her mindset had changed, and although she didn't want to admit it, Frostheart was very conflicted.
On the one hand, common sense, based on her years of experience, tells her that she is human and that she should fight for everyone suffering from Crystallization Sickness.
On the other hand, what Frostheart that they were the scum of humanity, the burden of humanity, and humans who had not yet evolved and would eventually be eliminated.
Driven by human instinct, she refused to call the swarm of insects true humans, yet everything indicated that they were the true human race, and she was nothing more than a worthless wretch clinging to life.
Originally, it was already extremely difficult for patients with Crystallization Sickness to resist those swarms of insects, and they were no match for them in terms of combat power. Now, even the last bit of faith that sustained them—the righteous cause of saving humanity—has disappeared.
They are the evil ones, they are the ones who should be expelled, they are the ones who need to be eliminated.
Under such an impact, those who were previously resolute are more likely to lose their rationality.
Simply put, Frostheart has given up.
They can't win a fight, they can't run away, and they're on the side where they're in the wrong.
Why bother fighting? Just set things up.
Perhaps due to a mental breakdown, or perhaps due to the pollution brought about by these past histories, Frostheart's rationality has been stimulated and may have even decreased significantly.
As a result, mania, despair, and depression are common symptoms.
Seeing this, Lu Ban knew that he couldn't persuade this guy with just words.
Without hesitation, he materialized Silver Pen [Last Words] in his right hand and came to Frostheart's side.
"What are you up to?"
Frostheart was confused. She couldn't see the pen in Lu Ban's hand, but she could see Lu Ban's hand gently placed on her forehead.
Then I wrote two words.
[calm].
Frostheart immediately felt the mania and anxiety surrounding her disappear.
Although she still didn't know what to do, at least she didn't have time to overthink things now.
"Go back and find the Singer, I'm going to the Incubation Chamber, understand? If you understand, blink."
Lu Ban stroked Frostheart's head, bent down like he was talking to a kindergarten student, and asked at eye level.
Frostheart nodded.
"It seems you didn't understand."
Lu Ban prepared to write again.
"I see!"
Frostheart shook off Lu Ban's hand and stood up.
She rubbed her eyes, feeling completely drained, as if she had just run more than ten kilometers in the desert, and was close to collapsing.
"Can you walk?"
Lu Ban glanced at her still trembling legs.
"No problem."
Frostheart tried her best to calm herself down and took two deep breaths.
He then took a step and walked step by step towards the outside of the ruins.
Seeing this, Lu Ban did not stop and headed towards the Incubation Chamber, while also taking stock of the current situation.
There are currently three factions in the wasteland.
One is the swarm, which is the new humans transformed from the old humans. These swarms are huge and may have already launched Great Expedition interstellar or even alien realms. Those left on this planet are moving to devour the humans suffering from Crystallization Sickness.
One is a group of humans suffering from Crystallization Sickness. They have been barely surviving since those disasters, their civilization has degenerated, and they are in grave danger of facing the shortage of desert resources and the invasion of insect swarms.
Finally, there are the robots, who inherit the ideas of the Old Era and have been watching over humanity in the desert.
This was the first time Lu Ban had encountered such a situation.
He didn't know how humanity should define whether the species that dominates this world should be considered the main body of civilization.
Lu Ban's principle is simple: he values cultural identity. If people can mutually recognize each other's culture, values, goals, ideals, and pursuits, then they are partners.
If an eight-legged species in a world supports each other, treats people kindly, is positive and optimistic, and treats the world and other creatures with kindness, then Lu Ban wouldn't mind becoming friends with them.
But if a species in a world that looks similar to a human sees Lu Ban and wants to have babies with him, and even tries to eat Lu Ban in various ways, then sorry, that's not human.
Clearly, the swarm of insects that once tried to devour him was not an ally to Lu Ban.
The main structure of the Incubation Chamber is located underground.
The above-ground portion has been almost completely destroyed; the damage here is far more severe than in other places, as if it had been swept away by a flood or storm.
Lu Ban walked down the stairs and saw a mess downstairs, as if it had been chewed by a dog.
Fortunately, the Incubation Chamber is still intact.
It was a spacious, circular room with gray-white walls and floors.
The ground in the middle was full of potholes, as if it had been hit by something.
Lu Ban searched around and found that all the equipment had been destroyed, leaving only a computer in the corner.
He followed the same procedure and started the computer.
Most of the data inside was unreadable; Lu Ban only found a few videos.
The video is titled "Experiment Log".
He opened one of the videos.
The screen remained completely black for a few seconds, after which the scene of the Incubation Chamber appeared.
In the center, a woman lies down.
The woman was in her early twenties, with delicate features. She lay on the bed without anesthesia, her eyes open and full of anticipation.
The woman's hair had been cut short, and she wore a helmet with cables attached to it. Next to her was a metal container, like a safe.
"First consciousness upload begins."
A voice spoke from the side.
With a starting sound, Lu Ban saw the light on his helmet turn on.
The next moment, the woman's whole body convulsed. She was only held to the bed by the straps. Her trembling body caused the whole bed to shake slightly. Her fingers twisted and her toes stretched out as if she had been electrocuted.
Then, the box next to her was opened with a bang.
A twisted, filthy, mud-like monster slowly crawled out of the box.
The monster had many eye-like objects on its body, which were scanning its surroundings.
Then, all eyes turned to the girl.
The monster slowly, bit by bit, climbed onto the convulsing girl's body.