The researcher in charge of controlling the nano-robots acknowledged the order, then bent over the control console and entered a series of commands.
After a brief pause, a large mass of silvery-white nano-robots scattered in an instant, then slipped into various narrow gaps.
The rest was Zero's job.
With the help of Zero's immense computing power, the nano-robots quickly identified a passage that led to the gate.
The silvery-white substance flowed out of the gaps like water, gathering into a mass in midair once more.
The nano-robots paused briefly at the gate, then swarmed toward its tightly shut surface!
"Your Excellency Augustus, the number of deaths from unknown causes has reached one hundred."
A black-clad Lair delivered the report to Augustus, his expression grave.
Augustus let out a deep sigh.
The number had risen again.
In just three days, the death toll from unknown causes had climbed from single digits to over a hundred.
"What did the examinations show?"
"Did you find any... anything?"
Augustus already had a suspicion, but he did not want to say the word aloud.
The black-clad Lair slowly shook his head. "We haven't found any disease-causing factors so far."
Hearing this, Augustus relaxed slightly and dismissed the terrifying possibility.
Apparently, it was not an unknown infectious disease.
"All right, get back to work." Augustus waved wearily. "Remember, this must remain confidential."
Trapped deep underground, with morale crumbling, any abnormal development would deal a devastating blow to everyone.
He did not even dare imagine what might happen then!
The Lair opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something.
In the end, however, he merely sighed softly and answered in a low voice, "Yes, Your Excellency Augustus."
With that, he turned to leave.
After taking a few steps, he suddenly looked back and said hesitantly, "Your