"Seven regions," Ramon explained, pointing at the screen. "Each region corresponds to a key and controls a different component of the defense system. The Tuning Fork corresponds to the Communications Hub and is responsible for connecting the other six regions."
Lin Ye studied the map. "Where are the other keys now?"
"Scattered across the world," Ramon said. "Some have been passed down, like your Tuning Fork. Others have been hidden away, waiting to be rediscovered."
The main console suddenly emitted a crisp chime, and a line of ancient text appeared on the screen. Lin Ye did not recognize the writing, yet strangely, he understood its meaning.
"When the seven keys return to their places, paradise shall open," Lin Ye read softly.
Ramon stared at him in surprise. "You can read ancient script?"
Lin Ye shook his head. "No, but I can sense its meaning, as if... it's communicating directly with my mind."
"That's because of the Tuning Fork," Ramon said thoughtfully. "The Tuning Fork is not only a key, but also a translator. The Ancient Kingdom created a universal language based on vibrational frequencies, capable of overcoming the barriers of writing."
As the system activated further, more consoles lit up. The temperature in the hall gradually became comfortable, the ventilation system began operating, and fresh air started circulating.
"The life support system has activated," Ramon said as he observed the changes. "The base is establishing an environment suitable for human survival."
Lin Ye walked over to an auxiliary console that had just powered on. "These seem to be monitoring systems."
At that moment, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded. The main screen switched to emergency mode, displaying several blinking red dots.
"Dimensional barrier monitoring alert." Ramon's voice grew tense. "The system has detected multiple points where the barriers are weakening."
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