Learn one small skill every day

That is, when discussing topics related to Knockers, it is essential to prioritize communication on Knockers' online platforms.

If you can't be sure no one is listening in, it's best not to mention anything about what happened across the hall.

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

Chapter 101 Survivors

"I've successfully made contact with the captain. He's accompanied by a secretary, and it seems like the things the captain has to do are a bit complicated."

After finishing his conversation with Bai Miao, Zhao Ling immediately began group communication on the Knockers network.

"You made contact so quickly? What was the captain's attitude?"

"Yeah, yeah, did they say who the captain is? What's the situation on his end?"

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Stop keeping me in suspense!"

Soon, several people asked Zhao Ling about the captain.

Wang Xiang noticed the sentence about the secretary standing next to him.

"When the captain was talking to you, didn't he send his secretary away? Even if the knocker's information could be modified by the copy meme, I don't think he should have brought an outsider to the meeting... Could you explain the details of your meeting?"

Zhao Ling looked at the person who had been the most vocal opponent of him in the past, and thought to himself that he had now successfully established contact with the captain and even obtained information that the captain could help him. He thought to himself that the captain would be incredibly envious.

So Zhao Ling embellished the story, recounting how Bai Miao was willing to help the remaining crew members who were knocking on the door.

As for the secretary's question, Zhao Ling simply assumed it was due to the information in the copy being altered, which caused her distress.

Wang Xiang always felt something was off. It made sense for the captain to bring his secretary along, but was it deliberate for the captain to contact the person knocking on the door with his secretary by his side?

"The secretary didn't say a word throughout your entire conversation? What was her reaction after hearing about the person knocking on the door?"

"Reaction? Of course, she felt very strange, after all, it was a new word for her."

"You mean she responded to the word 'knocker'?"

"Hmm... I think so too. I also felt that the captain shouldn't have brought his secretary to chat with me, so at first I assumed the secretary was just someone knocking on the door. But the captain was very enthusiastic, which is completely different from your guess. I told him that we should trust each other."

Just as Zhao Ling was about to launch into a long explanation of his views, Wang Xiang pressed further, "After the secretary reacted to that word, what was the captain's attitude? Don't use irrelevant words; just repeat what he said."

Zhao Ling explained impatiently, "The captain then said he understood our thoughts and would help us, and then he left with his secretary."

Were he very nervous when he left?

Now that you mention it...it does seem a bit true. Maybe he's just busy?

"okay, I get it……"

Wang Xiang sat blankly on his bed, recalling his behavior over the past few days since he boarded the ship.

"I completed the tasks according to the minister's instructions every day... I chatted with other people during that time, but it was all about the ship and the details of the work..."

"I don't think I've ever revealed my background... because I have no memory of it..."

After thinking for a long time, Wang Xiang sent a long message to the public channel.

During this period, most of the remaining people encouraged Zhao Ling to make more contact with the captain, as everyone wanted to clear the level as soon as possible.

I work on this ship every day, but they don't give me food or water. Although I'm not hungry or thirsty, I'm really craving something delicious.

"Gentlemen, please listen quietly as I analyze the current situation. We may be facing a life-or-death test."

"From Zhao Ling's words, I can basically deduce one thing."

"The secretary questioned the identity of the person knocking on the door. She was not distracted by the information that should have been presented; in other words, she might not be a living being."

"We don't know what actions she will take, but we must prepare for the worst. That is, she will follow the clue of the knockers to find all the knockers on the ship, and I hope everyone can prepare for the worst after finding them."

"Apart from the R&D department, all other departments are in pairs. I hope you can recall whether you have said anything related to Knockers in your conversations over the past few days. This ship is technologically advanced enough to monitor the entire cabin 24 hours a day. Only conversations on the Knockers network are absolutely safe."

"If your teammate has said something similar, and you haven't, act as if you don't know him for the next few days, and don't mention those comments."

"In conclusion, I hope everyone can get through these next few days. If we don't take any action in the next few days, the other side will probably stop caring about our identities."

Wang Xiang's words elicited a five-minute silence, as if many people were seriously pondering their meaning.

But soon, those who found themselves casually mentioning in their daily conversations with teammates which dungeons they had visited and what gossip they had heard began to attack Wang Xiang relentlessly, claiming that what he said was nonsense and misleading.

Zhao Ling even took the lead in accusing Wang Xiang of not wanting everyone to be of one mind and trying to divide the team in this way.

Wang Xiang simply blocked the Knockers' network and lay down on the bed to go to sleep.

He had already guessed that others would react this way.

Nothing is more frightening than the fear of the unknown; people are capable of doing anything when they are in a state of extreme panic.

Imagine you know that you might have triggered a condition that could lead to instant death, and you don't know when this instant death event will occur. Your first thought would be that the condition for instant death is not real.

At 6 a.m. sharp, Wang Xiang got up and opened the Knock on the Door network, scrolling up one by one.

"The minister really brought people to arrest me!"

"Can anyone help me? They've captured me!"

"Help! I can't attack them at all!"

"The ministers on this ship are all monsters!"

"I jumped into the sea; at least that way I'd have a chance to survive!"

"Don't jump into the sea! There are...!"

"I happen to have a prop ship, hopefully it will help us find land. The rest of the mission is up to you. Wait... I think I see a lighthouse."

"No! That's an anglerfish!"

"@Water and Ink Painting, you're amazing! Luckily, I listened to you and focused on gathering intelligence these past few days, instead of chatting, otherwise I would have been arrested along with you tonight."

"How many people are still alive? Give us a number."

Wang Xiang counted the number of survivors who were identified in the last speech.

Besides the person from the R&D department and myself, there were only two other people.

One of the two people was someone from the same department as him.

Because that person was a staunch supporter of Zhao Ling at the beginning, he didn't come to talk to Wang Xiang at all these days, which is how he escaped a disaster by chance.

He has now changed his ways and is treating Wang Xiang's words as gospel.

Unsurprisingly, the others had all discussed matters related to the knocker with their teammates during their daily work.

In their view, what's wrong with simply talking about dungeons during work hours, even if the other crew members don't understand?

"@Water Ink Painting, expert, what should we do next?"

Wang Xiang thought for a while: "The captain's attitude towards us should be considered friendly... but the other ministers and his secretary are very sensitive, which means that the captain is also subject to certain constraints. Let's just work honestly for now. We haven't found a single spare part yet, so let's not rush. At least let's figure out the details of this ship first."

Chapter 102 The Second Ministerial Conference

Bai Miao didn't sleep tonight.

After completing his routine surveillance duties and incidentally acquiring the [Diving] skill, Bai Miao waited for news from Emma.

Bai Miao's diving skills allow him to descend to 500m without any diving equipment. This depth will continue to increase as his physical fitness improves, and he can descend even deeper with diving equipment.

Having the ability to breathe underwater does not mean that Bai Miao can safely dive underwater; the skill of diving slightly makes up for Bai Miao's lack of diving ability.

However, Bai Miao had no intention of going to sea in this instance world.

Around 5:00 a.m., Emma arrived at Bai Miao's room: "Captain, the search is complete. Three people were shot dead on the spot, and two others jumped into the sea and have been confirmed as food for sea monsters."

Four people are still alive?

This number of survivors surprised Bai Miao.

What were the casualties during the crackdown?

"There are no casualties, you can trust our minister."

Emma kept her eyes on Bai Miao the whole time, trying to see the changes in his expression.

Bai Miao knew that he could not get rid of the suspicion in the short term, so he could only keep telling himself to truly regard himself as the captain of the Endless Energy.

"Which departments are they from?"

"Two people each from the Training and Human Resources departments, and one person from the Operations Management department."

Emma then asked, "Captain, I think you would have noticed something in this situation before doing this. Can you tell me how you knew that some of the crew members on board would have delusions?"

"Furthermore, these employees seem to possess spatial backpack technology that we haven't mastered. A minister reported that during the crackdown, items with special effects appeared out of thin air in the hands of employees, and these items disappeared upon the death of the employee. Are you aware of this as well?"

Bai Miao shook his head: "I don't know."

“I don’t think this is just delusional, because they do have a very strange level of technical skill, more like they boarded the ship in an organized manner.”

Bai Miao sighed: "Then let the personnel department check these people's resumes, and the training department and the head of the personnel department will have to submit a self-criticism to me in the next two days. Why didn't we identify the problematic crew members in advance, and let these crew members hide on the Endless Energy? If I hadn't noticed in advance, what would have been the consequences if they had made trouble?"

Emma tilted her head: "The two ministers can write the self-criticism. It was indeed their mistake, but I think even if they wanted to do something to the Endless Energy, it would be impossible, because their combat power is as weak as green algae floating on the sea surface... It's a pity you didn't participate in tonight's crackdown, otherwise you would have seen a very interesting scene."

"You should see firsthand the despair on someone's face when they've used all their trump cards, only to find that the other side still has endless ways to deal with them."

What a twisted sense of humor...

Emma walked over and squatted down in front of Bai Miao: "The Endless Energy has never allowed any outsiders to board and infiltrate. Everyone who boards the ship must have their past memories erased, so there must be a ministerial meeting this morning. I hope you can attend on time."

"I will attend."

Emma nodded: "Would you like to take a nap now?"

"I'm not going to sleep. I'll just make myself some tea."

At 10:00, the meeting started on time. As soon as Bai Miao entered the meeting room, he felt a completely different atmosphere from the last time.

"Ministers, you probably already know what the agenda for this meeting is."

Bai Miao decided to firmly grasp the initiative in his own hands.

"Ministers of Training and Human Resources, please submit a self-criticism to me after today's meeting. Explain why someone managed to slip past your notice and get on the ship, and was even assigned to another department."

"Yes……"

When their names were called, Viner and Ouyang lowered their heads and agreed.