Lü Yongchang instinctively took two steps back, staring in horror at the Lost Giant Tree behind the transparent aluminum curtain wall.
"Do you have any idea how dangerous this is?"
He spun around, seized Mao Zhengzhi's sleeve, and demanded in a low voice, "That's an intelligent organism!"
"A life-form with advanced intelligence!"
"Do you know how big a risk we're taking by letting it live aboard our flagship before we know anything about it?"
"P-Professor..." Beside them, Meng Lu was startled by Lü Yongchang's reaction, but she still spoke up to explain on Mao Zhengzhi's behalf. "I-I asked Academician Mao to do this."
"It helps a great deal with my deciphering work..."
"Don't let it happen again!" Lü Yongchang softened his tone slightly. "Academician Meng, you probably don't know about the crisis our fleet encountered last time. This isn't your fault."
"Remember, weakness and ignorance aren't obstacles to survival. Arrogance is!"
"Professor," Mao Zhengzhi began to explain as well. "I've considered everything you just mentioned."
He pointed at the transparent aluminum curtain wall and lowered his voice. "We've installed three Shipborne Laser Cannons inside the Biological Laboratory."
"If it shows any sign of abnormal activity, Zero will immediately use the Laser Cannons to destroy it."
"Not only that, the entire Laboratory has a modular design. If the situation becomes uncontrollable, it will detach directly from the Earth and be bombarded by the Antimatter Cannons we've already set up."
"Furthermore, to prevent information leaks, all instruments sent into the Biological Laboratory have been secured with encryption."
"Even the Probes sent to Lost Star have been encrypted and equipped with self-destruct devices."
At these words, the horror and anger in Lü Yongchang's eyes gradually faded. He drew a deep breath and apologized quietly. "Sorry. I got too worked up just now."
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