Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Then you could see the data on his mask flashing and flowing rapidly.

A moment later, Nova said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Xiao Ce, the data has been passed on to Mr. Caesar and the others."

Xiao Ce nodded, then said to Nova, "Alright, let's go wait there."

Nova stood there stunned, not answering Xiao Ce for a moment.

Seemingly exchanging data, Nova turned to Xiao Ce a moment later and said, "Mr. Xiao Ce, Speaker Caesar has confirmed that the equipment and personnel lists have been transmitted to your 'Ice Ring.' Also, please come with me to the Consciousness Translation Laboratory. The Council believes that, as a core collaborator, it is necessary for you to have a direct understanding of the operational basis of this technology."

After hearing Nova's words, Xiao Ce froze on the spot, then said, "What? Ten thousand? You mean the consciousness translation lab?"

Before Nova could explain, Xiao Dingshan spoke up first: "Xiao Ce, that's the necessary method for creating androids. The first step is to extract human consciousness through that consciousness translation experiment..."

"Then, it connects to the android, thus completing the conversion. A portion of my consciousness had previously entered that robot, the one that provided the consciousness translation lab."

Xiao Ce paused for a moment, then nodded. This was precisely the crucial step he was eager to confirm.

Although the existence of Xiao Dingshan and the example of Director Mi have proven the feasibility of the technology, only by witnessing its operation firsthand can its risks and controllability be assessed.

Nova turned and led them out of the oppressive, stagnant zone with steady steps.

This time, instead of using the rail shuttle, they ventured deep into the heart of the mid-level research zone of Ark City through a series of airtight doors and elevators requiring special access.

The air was filled with a stronger smell of ozone and some kind of active electrolyte, and the signs on both sides of the passage had been changed to dark blue borders, with technical terms such as "neural interface research and development", "biogel culture" and "consciousness mapping and stabilization".

This place is truly enormous. Even though he has already walked this far, it would still be extremely difficult for him to walk it all again.

Moreover, there seem to be restrictions everywhere here; you can't just come and go as you please...

Finally, they stopped in front of a huge door made of transparent composite material. Inside, instead of blinding white light, there was a soft, warm yellow glow, like the light of dawn.

There were no written markings on the door, only an abstract brain hologram that was constantly rotating and composed of countless tiny points of light.

"Consciousness Translation Lab, CTL-01," Nova explained briefly, pressing his palm against the sensor area on the side of the door, while the ice ring projected an authorization beam.

The doors slid open silently to both sides, and a warm current of air, mixed with a faint smell of disinfectant and a peculiar life force, flowed out.

The sight that came into view made Xiao Ce instinctively hold his breath.

The laboratory has a very spacious interior with a ceiling height of over ten meters.

The central area is a huge circular control console, where dozens of researchers in blue-trimmed uniforms are intently staring at the multi-layered light screens floating in front of them, their fingers flying across the virtual keyboards as they whisper and exchange obscure data parameters.

But the most impressive feature is the several independent transparent compartments surrounding the central control console. Each compartment is like a small eco-cabin, with its interior shimmering with light and color.

This compartment is more like a transparent coffin, and it's not very big...

In one of the compartments, a basic silver-gray bionic body, identical to Nova's, floated in the air. Countless fine, hair-like, shimmering silver "nerve bundles" emerged from the top of the compartment, forming tiny mechanical arms that precisely connected to the bionic body's head and spinal interfaces.

Beneath the bionic body is a culture chamber filled with pale blue biogel, inside which is immersed a... human brain that is still slightly pulsating!

The blood vessels on the surface of the brain are clearly visible, encased in a transparent biomembrane and connected to a complex network of life-sustaining vessels. At this moment, the surface of the brain is rhythmically flashing a faint blue light, synchronized with the flowing light from the interface of the bionic head above.

At this moment, Xiao Ce witnessed this scene, and his eyelids twitched slightly. What he saw far exceeded his imagination and understanding...

“That’s the ‘source carrier,’ which is simply the biological brain of a dying person,” Evelyn’s cool voice sounded behind Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce turned around and saw that Evelyn's blue light and shadow had appeared at the entrance of the laboratory at some point, obviously giving a live explanation through holographic projection.

"Before consciousness is extracted, it is necessary to maintain a minimum level of biological activity to ensure the integrity and continuity of the consciousness field. We use biogels and neuroelectric stimulation to simulate the original body's neural signal environment, so that its consciousness is maintained in a stable critical dormant state."

Evelyn's light and shadow drifted to the front of that compartment, from which a slender blue beam extended, pointing towards the glowing nerve bundles connecting the brain and the bionic body.

"These are consciousness bridging bundles, made of special high-energy-conductivity materials, which can transmit consciousness field signals without loss. The extraction process is essentially to guide and transcribe the most active and complete consciousness field of the biological brain into the processor of the bionic body through ultra-high-precision energy field resonance at the moment when the consciousness field is most active and complete. This processor will instantly simulate its original neural synaptic network structure to complete the loading of consciousness and adaptive adjustment."

Xiao Ce was acting like a complete novice, simply following Evelyn. He then asked her, "Processor? Is it a robot?"

Evelyn pondered for a moment: "It's not entirely true... but this processor is made from some energy stones we found in space. A single small energy stone can contain ten times the brainpower of a normal person, making it an extremely good alternative..."

She turned to another compartment. This compartment contained no biological brain, only a bionic body connected to nerve bundles. The body's eyes were closed, as if it were asleep.

On the floating light screen beside them, complex neural signal maps and consciousness fluctuation curves flowed like a waterfall.

"This is a case that has been successfully transferred and is in a stable period. The integration of the consciousness field and the bionic body has reached 99.7%. After the initial adaptation period, they will have complete self-awareness, memory, emotions... as well as physical strength and environmental adaptability far exceeding those of the original body."

Evelyn said very seriously, "This technology is the most precious gift we can give to our allies. It allows your core warriors and your wisest minds to transcend the fragility and limitations of flesh and blood."

Xiao Ce stared at the "sleeping" bionic body, his heart filled with turmoil.

The advanced and awe-inspiring nature of the technology is undeniable, but it also brings with it a deeper sense of vigilance.

This technology is a double-edged sword. It can grant Morgana, Frank, and the others a "second life," making them even more powerful...

However, risks naturally exist.

Did these processes themselves foreshadow the possibility of being controlled by the base?

Is there a backdoor in that energy stone? Since it's supposed to be a consciousness translation tool, could it be read, copied, or even altered during the transfer process?

What will happen to that remaining, still-beating brain? Will it be destroyed? Or used as some kind of backup or research sample?

Xiao Ce still had many concerns, and judging from the looks of it, they would only give him one set of equipment at most.

Evelyn then spoke frankly to Xiao Ce: "Mr. Xiao Ce, we are allies. You are right. Any problems can be discussed in advance. If you have any questions, you can ask me."

"Because, after all, we're from different eras, even different worlds. Although we try our best to learn from your way of thinking, there will always be some differences. So, you can say whatever you want... we'll give you a direct answer..."

Seeing that Evelyn had already gone this far, Xiao Ce looked at her and asked, "Success rate? What happens if it fails? Will the transferred consciousness be...monitored or affected?"

Evelyn's light and shadow turned to Xiao Ce, the blue light steady: "Under the premise of having a complete biological brain as the source carrier and a stable operating environment, the success rate is over 95%."

In the failed cases, 7% of the consciousness field dissipated during the transfer process due to the sudden collapse of the source carrier, and 3% of the cases were due to the incompatibility of the bionic carrier processor, resulting in consciousness disorder or partial memory loss.

Currently, no evidence has been found that technology itself can lead to the monitoring or deliberate influence of consciousness. The privacy and independence of the consciousness field are one of the cornerstones of technological ethics. Of course...

She shifted her tone slightly, her expression serious, "Any technology carries potential risks and the possibility of misuse. This requires users to be vigilant and for institutional constraints to be in place. Once we give you that equipment, the ownership belongs to you..."

Xiao Ce nodded silently. Evelyn's answer was watertight, acknowledging the risks while emphasizing the neutrality of the technology: "So, you mean I can do some tampering?"

Evelyn nodded, then said to Xiao Ce, "Yes, you can do that. Of course, you can also refuse... because when we give you a set of equipment, we give you ownership. You own the equipment, and it's fully automated..."

You can learn how to operate it; it's not difficult for you..."

Xiao Ce nodded, then asked Evelyn, "What about the corresponding materials?"

Evelyn said to Xiao Ce, "This exists in your worlds. I'll give you a list; you just need to prepare the materials and put them into the machine according to the proportions. Of course, initially we'll give you enough materials to make one hundred androids..."

After listening to Evelyn's words, Xiao Ce nodded; they were still very sincere...

"And what about the production time? How much time does it take for one person to go from start to finish?"

Evelyn said directly to Xiao Ce, "The level of each person's soul is different... and the time is also different. Generally speaking, it takes three to five days, but there are exceptions, such as ten days. The longest time we've run these devices is fifteen days!"

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised after hearing Evelyn's words.

This speed is still very slow.

Xiao Ce asked Evelyn, "How many sets can you give me?"

Evelyn, both amused and exasperated, said to Xiao Ce, "The materials used in these devices are all non-renewable. Our entire creation base only has five of them. So we can only give you one at most..."

Evelyn, of course, knew what Xiao Ce was thinking, and continued, "This equipment is for you to build a team that you can trust and that you can completely control... it can't let you build a large legion! Of course, running it day and night can actually give you a sizable legion!"

Xiao Ce nodded: "Thank you, Ms. Evelyn..."

For the next half day, accompanied by Raymond, Xiao Ce meticulously inventoried and confirmed the first batch of supplies delivered by the council. This took place in a heavily guarded, lower-temperature, dedicated warehouse on the lower levels of Ark City.

At this moment, a thousand sets of exoskeleton armor were neatly arranged.

Each set features a streamlined silver-gray color, with a surface covered in fine honeycomb-like energy patterns, and the joints shimmer with a faint blue light.

They were compressed into suitcase-sized metal boxes, which, when unfolded, were as thin and tough as a second skin. Raymond had some of his bodyguards demonstrate them; a base soldier, wearing one, easily lifted a several-ton alloy cargo box with lightning speed.

This is Xiao Ce's favorite equipment. If his Shadow Guards were to wear this equipment, their physical abilities would completely surpass those of the robots. Then, they wouldn't have to be afraid of facing those robot legions.

Most importantly, these exoskeleton armors can be manufactured here; what's lacking now is the raw materials.

Therefore, Xiao Ce needs to put the mining of some rare mineral materials on the agenda in the future.

Xiao Ce had made up his mind that after his trip to the West, he would still need to return to the West.

After showing him all that, Raymond took him to see the energy rifles. These rifles perfectly matched the weapons Xiao Ce had seen in science fiction movies... They were long and slender, with multi-faceted prism-shaped barrels that exuded a cold, metallic feel. They had no magazines, and the stock contained a detachable energy core that emitted a faint white light.

Raymond said that this energy core needs to be recharged. Currently, the only place they've discovered for recharging is their own side, namely these weapons. Once the energy within their main bodies is depleted, these things will be nothing more than iron rods unless they can be recharged again.

Of course, if they discover other energy cores and recharge them, that would be a different story...