Let's suffer a little longer, fellow Blue Star folks.

Because they had been there twice, the Mirage tank leading the way was quite familiar with the route.

Not long after, the semi-spherical building that looked a bit like an upside-down rice bowl appeared in front of everyone.

“This is the research institute.”

The other players began to look at this unusual building curiously.

Tang Yi frowned.

Why does it feel like I've seen this thing somewhere before?

Looking at the appearance of Research Institute No. 7 in front of him, Tang Yi suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

I didn't notice it when I looked at the screenshots yesterday. It must be because the light was too dim at night, and the shooting angles of the Mirage Tank and Fat Tiger were a bit tricky.

Looking at it now, he must have seen similar buildings before when he was wandering in the northwest.

Is it in Cloud City?

Still in Liyang City?

But he didn't trigger the corresponding branch quest at that time?

Is it just that they look similar?

"Om-"

"Verification passed, confirmed to be human."

The Mirage Tank did not waste any time and immediately passed the inspection first.

Tang Yi and several other players followed and smoothly entered the research institute.

"Den."

As soon as he walked down the stairs, Phantom Tank turned on his flashlight.

The strong light source combined with the dim light around it instantly revealed the general appearance of this underground space to everyone.

It was indeed as the two said in the group, this was the outer periphery of a circular space, with the walls on both sides extending inward with some arcs.

It was about forty to fifty meters deep, and further in was a metal wall similar to the one behind them.

Tang Yi then looked up at the ceiling and made a quick visual estimate. He found that the height of this area was about six or seven meters.

So 40*6*arc length.

hiss--

This so-called outer living area is a bit too big.

And since such a large living area will be built, it means that it will indeed accommodate the lives of many people.

But this is just a research institute.

Why does it require so many staff members? What exactly are they researching here?

As soon as they entered the research institute, Alps and Oxygen dispersed to both sides, some went to take a shower, and some went to explore the mysteries.

Tang Yi, led by the Phantom Tank, came to a huge iron gate.

The Phantom Tank subconsciously shone the flashlight on the iron gate.

"Ok?"

Tang Yi's eyes froze.

There seem to be some signs of damage on this iron gate.

Although the Mirage Tank moved its flashlight elsewhere the next second, Tang Yi was sure that he was not mistaken.

Some irregular dents and some scattered cracks.

This means that someone may have tried to break open the iron gate by force before.

Did a fight take place here?

"Chief, this should be the switch for the iron gate, and this should be the main energy switch for the outer area. The row below it is probably the power switches for various places."

The Phantom Tank pointed to the wall beside him, where there were two screens side by side.

"Ah."

Tang Yi nodded, and to be on the safe side, he chose to press the power switch first.

"Om-"

It was still the familiar voice and the familiar green light.

Wait for a while for the scan.

"Verification successful, confirmed as the highest authority."

The highest authority?!

really!

The leader's identity is definitely special among the allied forces!

Yu Shui, who followed Tang Yi and the Phantom Tank, instantly had excitement in his eyes.

As the biggest secret of the game at present, the identity of the leader has always been the information that several players who are keen on exploring the mystery want to dig out.

Although according to what the leader said in his opening remarks, he was only the leader of the Yunshanhe Allied Forces gathering place.

But as the plot progresses, players get more and more information and learn about the current situation of the Allied Forces in the northwest region.

does not exist.

Yes, there is no Allied power in the Northwest now.

Moreover, the Allied forces disappeared from this area many years ago.

Why did the leader suddenly appear?

What is his position in the Allied Forces?

What secrets are hidden behind the Allied Forces?

It feels like this research institute in front of him can finally give him some answers!

"Den."

With a slight sound, the energy in the outer area was officially turned on.

Tang Yi pressed the first switch below, and a faint light instantly appeared above the dome. Then the light gradually became brighter, and then gradually illuminated the scene around everyone.

"There was actually a battle here."

Yu Shui murmured softly.

With the help of the light, he finally saw the surroundings. Whether it was the iron gate in front of him, the walls on both sides, or the floor covered by some facilities, there were scattered bullet holes and scratches.

However, various facilities, including tables and chairs, were all placed outside normally, with no obvious signs of damage.

This is probably why Mirage Tank and Fat Tiger did not notice these traces of battle yesterday.

But why?

Tang Yi looked back at the iron gate in front of him.

Maybe we have to go behind this door to find the answer.

He silently reached out and pressed another button in front of him, instantly drawing all his attention.

"Om-"

"Verification successful, confirmed as the highest authority."

Accompanied by an emotionless broadcast, the iron gate slowly opened upwards, and a bright passage appeared in front of the three people.

There were no anticipated dangers.

It even looked like this passage had no traces of battle like the outside.

The three of them waited for a while, and after making sure there were no unexpected situations, they walked straight into the passage.

As soon as they walked out of the passage, a small robot appeared in the sight of the three people.

It stood right in front of them, without any weapons in its hands, and even because of its short stature, the three of them had to lower their heads to look at it.

The robot's head shook left and right, and its small eyes seemed to be looking at the three people in front of it.

Finally, his head stopped and faced Tang Yi.

"Welcome back, great leader."

Chapter 72 Core Area

"This is the Seventh Research Institute of the Northern Territory."

After confirming Tang Yi's identity, the little robot's tone seemed to be a little excited. Its eyes were full of Tang Yi, and its body was swaying from side to side.

"The core area is currently well preserved. Do you need me to show you around?"

For some reason, Tang Yi even felt that there was a hint of joy at the end of the sound.

It seems to be in a good mood?

No, does it have a mood?!

Without answering immediately, Tang Yi turned around and looked around.

The overall appearance of this place is not much different from the living area, except that compared to the outside, there are many more compartments here, which should be used for various experimental research.

"Then let's take a tour."

Tang Yi finally looked back at the little robot and nodded.

He always felt that this little robot, which looked a bit silly, probably had no bad intentions.

"As ordered!"

For some reason, he felt that the little robot straightened a little when it said this.

After saying that, the little machine turned around skillfully, and then began to slowly move forward on its four small wheels, with a small round light popping out from its head.

"This is the core area of ​​our No. 7 Research Institute, and it's also where all researchers mainly work."

"We are now visiting the place where the corresponding books are stored in the research institute."

“Although no one has come to borrow books for a long time, the cleaning work here has been maintained.”

The little robot was explaining as it walked slowly forward. Because of its short stature, it looked round and a little cute.

"Look, there are no traces of damage here."

Mirage Tank turned around and whispered to Yu Shui, "It seems like the invaders haven't broken through the core area's defenses."

"Possibly." Yu Shui also kept looking around, from the ceiling to the walls, and then from the walls to some scattered facilities.

It is indeed much cleaner than the outer areas.

He gently stroked the walls, tables, chairs, and cabinets as he passed by, without getting even a speck of dust on his fingers.

This robot is said to be keeping clean all the time...

A picture suddenly popped up in Yu Shui's mind.

This little robot holds a rag in its hand every day, and uses its four small wheels to slowly clean such a large area, bit by bit.

amount……

The truth shouldn't be like this.

Because the little robot was not moving fast, Yu Shui took the opportunity to secretly push open a few unlocked doors.

Some rooms are empty, while others are filled with books.

He ran in and took a look. The books were neatly arranged on the shelves, just like the library on Blue Star. They were also classified by name.

“It is indeed a place where books are stored.”

Yu Shui casually picked up a book called "Application of Microscopic Qi Theory in Elements" and flipped through two pages.

My scalp went numb immediately.