My slow journey to infinity

The most common scene in war is population migration.

However, on the first day of the war in the central city of Dulin City, the migration of more than three billion people did not cause much commotion. At least on the shallow public network, the war seemed to be only about gunfire.

This is not because the city council deliberately blocked the news, but the people in the safe inner city will autonomously and rigidly focus their attention on the front battlefield.

However, even on a planetary scale, three billion is a huge number.

And given the management status of the central city, there are probably many people outside the household registration system.

Under the war, the vast number of people in the central city is not only a burden that makes the council headache, but also an important strategic resource that the council cannot ignore.

Therefore, when the council's [intelligent computing core] delineated the [command centers] at all levels, the digital intelligence also delineated several layers of areas close to the dome of the inner city, relying on the command centers at all levels, to build war shelters.

The ultra-efficient computing core completed the construction of the [wartime social system] in the first hour of the war.

In the second hour, a large number of unmanned trains and trucks were already filled with various building materials and rushed outside the dome.

One after another, shelters with sound infrastructure were quickly built by the hands of construct robots and low-level extraordinary people. However, command centers at all levels still needed to wait for more scarce building materials.

A few hours later, the newly built shelters welcomed the refugees from the central city in the [A-F] area. These six super-large urban areas are the "ring" closest to the inner city in the central city.

Although the refugee tide still broke out a lot of riots under the deterrence of force, thanks to the efficient dispatch of the computing core, the massive refugees were quickly settled.

Of course, it is "appropriate" in the eyes of the intelligent computing core.

This is the foundation of [intermediate civilization] - it has basically broken through the restrictions of [energy] on civilized society and has the ability to organize and calculate data to regulate the entire society. Only then can it be called an intermediate civilization.

Technological capabilities such as interstellar navigation and space exploration are not hard indicators.

However, intermediate civilization is also built by people.

Many social structures and rules have been imprinted on the surface of society since the birth of civilization. The common people, limited by resources and knowledge, can only watch the chaos on the world stage.

Being mediocre has gradually changed from a derogatory word to a helpless neutral word.

And speaking of being mediocre, it is not just the lower world.

Under the war, those "big guys" who used to call the wind and rain in the middle city and had some skills in the inner city are now trapped in the shelter.

Their rooms will not be bigger, their rations will not be more, and their expensive clothes will be stained with dust!

They also have no privilege to stay away from the war and no ability to return to the inner city.

Yesterday's big guys, together with the "poor ghosts" and "little people" in their mouths, stared blankly at the tranquility and prosperity inside the crystal dome and the military fortress under construction.

Protesting and roaring, they asked the parliament to open the gate and let them in. They want the empty life of debauchery before, and they want to live!

The protests continued for one hour, two hours... and it was dark.

The first night of the war came quietly, and by the time everyone noticed, the temperature had become very low.

The environment forced most of the refugees to return to the shelter like a receding tide.

Outside the simple iron net, there was only a "thin" layer of people left, and these people were obviously more willing to return to the inner city.

Especially a few guys in gorgeous clothes, under their gradually cold eyes, they seemed to be brewing a different energy.

Suddenly, a shuttle quietly passed their sight, drove straight into the heavily armed fortress gate, and entered the inner city.

It was an ordinary shuttle with a certain cargo capacity. Because it was cheap and sturdy, it was very popular with the "poor inner city ghosts" and was very common in ordinary neighborhoods in the inner city.

Even the big guys who usually only went in and out of high-end neighborhoods had an impression of this kind of small car.

But compared with the luxury cars in the shelter parking lot, the dull paint and simple lines of this ordinary car were almost blinding the big guys' eyes.

They were usually cunning, but their thinking was very simple at this time - someone could get in, but they couldn't. If money and status couldn't open the gate of the fortress, it meant that their money and status were not enough.

The car gradually drove out of their sight, and they put away their complicated eyes and turned to reality.

People's joys and sorrows are different, and people with different identities and status are equivalent to living in different worlds.

Mia (MIA), who drove the shuttle car, could not empathize with the melancholy of those "big guys".

Mia had no chance to explain to them - I have no money, no status, I just have knowledge and the value of creating wealth.

Of course, even if there was a chance, Mia would be too lazy to explain.

Under the familiar night of the inner city, the breeze poured in from the car window, and the soft light passed through the leaves, leaving a fast-moving silhouette on the driving platform.

The light and shadow teased Mia's short silver hair, and she also tapped the steering wheel lightly with her right index finger, looking at the world listlessly in silence.

There were almost no private cars on the road except for unmanned vehicles loaded with supplies heading out of the city.

After driving two blocks quietly, Mia finally broke the silence:

"They actually got in. The pile of detection equipment in the fortress gate should have "anti-space capabilities"? "

"Of course there is, but the level is still low. It can only detect those novices who are brainless. As long as the spatial ability reaches [Mastery] or above, you can basically force your way through the level."

From the empty passenger seat, Wang Shui's calm and slightly sarcastic voice came. His soft and rising tone was very distinctive, with a sense of arrogance that was about to overflow.

Mia glanced to the side unconsciously, complaining secretly——

This guy disappeared for a while, but actually changed into a set of casual clothes, and the light blue ceramic cup in his hand was still there.

Before falling into a new silence, Mia glanced at the autonomous driving route and asked:

"The car is mine. Do I need to take you somewhere?"

"Where are we going... It seems good to go to the [Tree of Origin]. It's a top five higher academy in Senyuan. The scenery should be very nice, right?"

Oh, you are quite casual.

Mia didn't have anything to worry about. Although she was only a second-level "Brother Shui", her whereabouts were extremely strange, so she didn't have to worry about being discovered.

"Scenery? I haven't noticed it. There's nothing good to eat in the canteen or shop. If you want to have fun, you might as well go to [Wasteland Area·Dungeon].

Oh, I want to inform you in advance that most of my permissions have been withdrawn, the laboratory has also been closed, and the previous experimental products and finished medicines have been taken back by the college.

After I go back, the extraordinary items on my body will also be recycled, and I will lose the title and privileges of [Origin Star]. All that really belongs to me is the few hundred yuan in deposits in my account... Brother Shui, you will support me, right? ? "

Mia described her tragic fate in the future very plainly, but when she said the last sentence, she felt a little uncontrollably shy.

She stretched forward and covered her face with her arms.

"Recycle it... If I snatch your equipment now, or if you go back and claim that the equipment was lost on the battlefield in Zhongcheng District, will the academy pursue its recovery or ask you to compensate?"

Mia's figure was stagnated by Wang Shui's incomprehensible thoughts, but she followed Wang Shui's train of thought and said:

"Probably... not?

Although it is worth a lot of money, this set of equipment is expensive because of its customization. It is only at the third-level level. It is not necessary to pursue compensation, but a detailed loss report and troublesome procedures are inevitable... Otherwise, just keep mine. Walking stick, this is the most expensive one. "

"You seem to care about money?" Wang Shui quickly changed the subject.

"You still have the nerve to accuse me?! Who was the guy who wanted to hack into the [Zhuoyuan] network and conduct firepower sneak attacks to make money a few hours ago?!"

"That's different. If it can be done, it will be a single transaction worth tens or millions of dollars!"

Wang Shui is confident and confident, and he never loses out in any quarrel.

"Oh, that's such a pity, delaying your life in making money...

Sigh... I say I care about money, but I don't. Usually I am not sensitive to experiment consumption. Excluding scientific research indicators, the remaining funds, including the money I earned, are also invested in private research and transformed into knowledge.

Now that I have been kicked out of the laboratory, I will probably not be used in the short term... Those old guys are very cowardly, and they will not let me touch dangerous experiments.

Alas, there are still four years left before normal graduation. I wonder if any company dares to hire me, otherwise I will really have to rely on support, Brother Shui. "

While sighing, Mia became more and more accustomed to calling Brother Shui.

"What was the average annual funding in your previous scientific research career?" Wang Shui had little knowledge of this kind of university laboratory.

"Average... I haven't noticed that cost calculation is the work of the "intelligent computing core".

I have had my own laboratory since the third grade. The highest amount was 120 million standard currency, and the less amount was hundreds of thousands. The business orders were relatively small. The main purpose was to consume these funds for the "School of Medicine and Pharmacy" where I was located. Produce finished pharmaceutical products and formulas.

There’s no need to pretend to wipe away the cold sweat, it’s just scientific research consumption, I don’t have much consumption myself..."

Speaking of this, Mia's voice gradually became quiet.

Yes, she usually didn't spend much. After making friends with her brothers and sisters, she started to buy some small items and various delicacies... Now, she has lost the reason to spend again.

Wang Shui immediately noticed the change in Mia's mood and said with some dissatisfaction:

"You are not normal. Your [spiritual] attribute is very high and your will is strong. It is not difficult to get rid of your obsession. It is you who are willing to immerse yourself in regret. I don't like it."

Mia listened quietly and looked at the night scene outside the car without retorting or replying.

Wang Shui sighed silently. He handed the water cup to his right hand, stretched his left hand sideways, pinched Mia's cheek, and then warned:

"I'm not advising you, I'm giving you an order. If you can't let go of the past, I'll transform you into a doll that can only think and respond mechanically. Then you won't feel sad anymore."

"Then do it..." Mia resisted in a low voice.

Then, she lost consciousness.

Waking up from a deep sleep, the fresh air and familiar ceiling made Mia feel particularly relaxed. She had not slept so deeply in a long time.

Third-level extraordinary beings have very low sleep needs, but the relaxing and restorative effects of sleep cannot be replaced by extraordinary abilities or drugs.

After relaxing, Mia looked around blankly - this was her bedroom, a single dormitory she earned through her own abilities at the [Tree of Origins] High School.

Her memory stayed on last night, when Shui Wang warned her.

She was still driving at that time, but now she has returned to the college, returned to her dormitory, and seemed to have slept.

The personal biological brain computer popped up a prompt, reminding her to confirm the precautions for staying in school for observation.

Only then did Mia discover that she had unconsciously submitted a detailed incident report and a very sincere apology.

Several professors who had scientific research cooperation with her, the dean of the "School of Medicine and Pharmacy", and even the dean of the academy have all approved her report and given reasons for hiding her.

Seeing the dean's sincere words telling her to study with peace of mind and graduate in a low profile first, as well as her slightly disappointed but obedient answer, Mia suddenly felt a little creepy.

She walked out of the bedroom and looked at the sofa in the living room, where her brother Shui was flipping through a physical book, which was Mia's collection.

Standing in the soft sunshine, Mia felt a chill.

She seemed to be back in the alley on that rainy night, the cold rain soaked her body with chill, and a demon was playing with her scars in a teasing tone.

Snapped--

Wang Shui closed the thick book in his hand, interrupting Mia's hallucination.

Putting the book on the low table, Aqua Regia picked up the water glass, and then teleported to Mia.

Looking at Mia's complicated eyes, he said softly:

"I didn't manipulate your memory, nor did I clean up your regret or your pain. That's something you have to face and deal with yourself... But I don't want you to indulge in it and waste your time and mine.

I am not a devil, nor am I a patient psychiatrist. You understand the concept of [strong medicine] better than I do. I hope the strong medicine last night has a miraculous effect on you. "

Wang Shui's expression was not ferocious, but his strength and arrogance were something Mia couldn't ignore.

"I see."

Linguistically, Mia did not humble herself, her expression was as plain as her answer, but in her heart, she did surrender.

What comes at the same time as surrender is an inexplicable sense of relaxation and dependence.

From Wang Shui's perspective, on a digital avatar of Mia, the yellow lock symbol clicked, closed, and turned green.

At this point, [Thinking Lock] is fully formed.

"Extraordinary beings are very sensitive to losing control. It's normal for you to feel uncomfortable. Now that the strong medicine has taken effect, I promise that I will never control you again in the future, and you must belong to me wholeheartedly."

No longer holding the aqua regia, he calmed Mia with just one sentence by relaxing his demeanor and controlling his tone.

While Mia nodded, the water glass in Aqua Regia's right hand disappeared in a flash of light, replaced by a delicate dark silver key.

Wang Shui handed the key to Mia and then said:

"Turn around and use it on the door behind you."

Mia turned around obediently, but quickly asked:

"how to use?"

"Click on the door, or insert it into the keyhole and turn it. When there is no door, it will open the door through the air."

Mia closed the bedroom door, inserted the delicate key into the keyhole and twisted it.

The clicking mechanical vibrations and the slight damping feeling from her hands were completely different from the feeling she usually felt when opening a lock.

The touch at this time was obviously richer, and it also consumed Mia's own energy. Although it was not much, she noticed it.

Without waiting for too long, Mia carefully opened the door of her bedroom. Sure enough, as she expected, a room had been changed behind the door.

Standing outside, she could only see a large number of bookshelves squeezed all the way to the door. The large number of books on the bookshelves obscured her sight. There was only a narrow aisle at the door, which led to a bright area.

"Relax, this is my study, your safe house."

Wang Shui turned sideways and grabbed the front of Mia, walked into the aisle first, and patted Mia on the shoulder, motioning for her to follow.

The size of the study room far exceeded Mia's expectations. There were twenty or thirty floors of bookshelves in the corridor. And in the innermost part of the study, the bookshelves were stacked one on top of another, and it was impossible to see how far they extended.

The central space surrounded by bookshelves is also very large. There are several huge solid wood desks, several low tables, a large number of sofas, wicker chairs, small beds, etc. stacked here. There is even an inexplicable fireplace in the end.

There are a lot of books, manuscripts, food and drinks, etc., but it is not cluttered, and the furnishings are very comfortable.

Mia wanted to give her a heartfelt compliment, but the current atmosphere... seemed inappropriate?

Twenty-three eyes passed over the aqua regia in front and fell on Mia, while Mia cast a more complicated gaze on the aqua regia.

"Why are you standing there? Just sit down and let me introduce you."

As Wang Shui spoke, he walked towards the largest desk inside. He did not go around and sit down. Instead, he leaned in front of the desk, folded his arms and said to Mia very casually:

"Frankly speaking, I recruited you because I am interested in your knowledge, not only your pharmacy knowledge, but also your solid scientific foundation and scientific research capabilities.

Let me introduce, the eight people on the right, plus the little person in charge, are all the scientific researchers of our [Yeyu Prototype Workshop].

As for the specific names and titles, you guys may have to communicate among yourselves.

Ahem, although they have strong scientific research capabilities, they all grew up with me, a wild kid, and they are very unsystematic.

I am hopeless, so your responsibility is to teach them systematic scientific knowledge and scientific research thinking. "

"Me...me? I come to class? Really or not?! I'm only in sixth grade!"

Mia looked incredulous.

"Calm down, I'm just teaching the basics. Of course, I can also teach pharmacy. I will build a new pharmacy laboratory for you, right in our prototype workshop.

Okay, let me introduce the five in the middle.

These are the five executives of our [Yeyu Technology] Group. They are all my dear sales champions, responsible for the business activities and financial business of the entire organization. All our companies that are open to the public are operated and maintained by them.

That's right, research funds must also be approved by them, especially the one wearing glasses in the middle is the most difficult to deal with. Calling "Sister Choco" will work wonders. "

The most majestic and mature sister, "Hill Chocolate", was wearing a formal dress that she usually hated, and nodded very politely.

No one asked questions, so Wang Shui continued to introduce:

"The eight great gods on the left are the face of our organization (coolies). They are responsible for solving problems that cannot be solved with money and face. If you need military support or buy something that is not available on the market, just call them directly.

This big guy can be hired with food, but be careful not to let her stay overnight;

This masked one can be hired with energy coins, but never, ever let her touch the car, never let her touch any vehicle!

Hmm? Mia, do you have any questions?"

Wang Shui smiled, and became happier and happier as he introduced. The eyes in the study began to move towards him with murderous intent.

Mia didn't want to help Wang Shui out, but the twenty-three people who looked extremely similar made it impossible for her not to associate.

"Uh... I also... them..."

"Oh, they are not clones, not the product of some evil experiment, each of them is unique, and each of them is the best among the extraordinary."

Wang Shui opened his arms proudly and praised his treasure to Mia.

"Um... I mean... they... harem?"

Mia's cheeks were already a little red when she asked this question.

On the contrary, Wang Shui's face straightened and he said seriously:

"Every extraordinary person is an independent individual. I am a loyal believer in independent will. I believe that the sanctity of independent personal will is no less than any divinity!

Please don't insult my beliefs and personality!"

Mia was shocked. Although she always felt that something was wrong, Brother Shui seemed to be really serious.

Ahem——

The deliberate cough broke Wang Shui's funny atmosphere. Mia looked at the source of the sound. It was the beautiful sister who had not been introduced in front of Wang Shui. Her temperament was like the clear moonlight, warm and sharp.

It was okay when she didn't pay attention. Once she looked at each other, Mia could never forget this kind of beauty that made her heart beat faster.

"Oh, the finale hasn't been introduced yet. This is the first wife."

Boom! ——

Mia only felt a bright moonlight flash before her eyes, and soon she regained her vision, but strangely, everyone was in their original positions, only the aqua regia was gone, and the fireplace was extinguished...

At this point, Sylvia could only stand up and said helplessly:

"Welcome to join [Yeyu], we are the same as you, all souls saved by him."