"This is... a stone slab?"
No matter how he looked at it, it was hard to associate the humanoid object in the center of the room with the word "stone slab."
However, there was one thing he could be sure of.
The "degree of contamination" of the stone slab was the second highest in Han Dong's mind, second only to the incident of the old king.
Of course, to Han Dong, it did not affect him at all.
Even if Han Dong were to taste it, the black contaminated liquid dripping from the toes of the stone slab would only taste like Oreo's. There would not be any corruption of the body.
"This... can the stone slab also be humanized?"
The stone slab hanging in the air was not only similar to a human, but also had obvious female characteristics.
Captain Hugo explained simply, "After all, the stone slab contains the information of the old king. It is normal for it to be distorted. However, the distortion rate of this stone slab is much higher than the other stone slabs.
Its current appearance is based on the 'old king' recorded in the text to a certain extent.
Can you see anything? "
Hugo did not give too many hints, intending to let Han Dong examine the stone slab "from scratch."
However, there was one thing that Han Dong was very concerned about, and that was the "image of the old king" that Hugo mentioned. The figure of the stone slab in front of him was not bad.
Compared to the sacrifice of the ghoul from Stuart in Han Dong's mind, the old king who brought endless plagues with every step he took was a completely different concept.
When he thought of the possibility that the old king he would be facing during the great expedition might be a "mature woman," a sense of dissonance filled his body.
Shaking his head, Han Dong dispelled this absurd thought and immediately focused on understanding the stone slab.
[Magic Eye]
"This is! Captain Hugo... all the words have been randomly scattered on the stone slabs. The percentage of missing words is also very high.
Furthermore, the stone slab, which originally had a very important pattern, seems to have been preserved in its body.
Most importantly, the ancient words on the stone slabs will change their positions and structure randomly. Without a 'reference system,' it will be very difficult to determine the correct order, let alone decipher the hidden content. "
Hearing Han Dong's understanding, Captain Hugo revealed a gratified smile.
"As expected of a high-quality copy, the Magic Eye that has been cultivated can see the problem clearly.
That's right, this was the difficult part.
This kind of random evolution would intensify with the contact of foreign objects … Moreover, some of the "node patterns" that must be relied on to decipher the code would also be seriously missing.
According to our analysis, it is precisely because of the activation of the slate that caused the problem.
The important diagrams that were originally imprinted on the stone slab had been converted into a kind of neural map and stored in the semi-finished stone slab brain (already formed consciousness body).
If he wanted to decipher it, he would have to overcome three difficult problems.
1. "How can I make contact with the slate without stimulating it and ensure that I am not contaminated? "
2. "How can I perfectly copy the pattern and combination of the characters on the stone pillar? "
[How to obtain the node pattern that has been transformed into a neural map?] "
"Captain Hugo, perhaps I have a way to find the blueprint."
"Oh? Tell me about it. "
"Dream … I should be able to connect the dreamscape together with the stone slab's consciousness and enter the same dreamscape.
In the dream, through negotiation, robbery, or trading, the "node pattern" hidden in the nervous system was obtained.
Once I succeed, I will try my best to bring out the pattern and the correct arrangement of characters.
Since I have not participated in the deciphering of the main slate, I think the deciphering will require combining the information on the other slates. I will leave the subsequent deciphering to you, Captain Hugo. "
"Yes, the deciphering work will naturally be done by us … But this method of yours, a dream? Could it be that you have been to the deep sea? "Captain Hugo pointed out the crux of the matter.
"Yes … Unfortunately, I just came into contact with the deep sea domain through an investigation mission."
Han Dong took out a few perfect conches from his pocket. He had originally planned to bring them back for research, but he did not expect that they would be of use here.
"If you want to infiltrate the dreamscape, you will have to come into contact with the consciousness of this' subsidiary slate '… Just as I said earlier, due to the semi-living nature of the slate, the slate has information about the old king engraved on it. The consciousness that has been created within it must have been formed with reference to the old king.
Do you understand what I mean? "
"Understood … If I show any abnormalities, please interrupt the dreamscape, Captain Hugo."
"Alright, go ahead and give it a try."
Captain Hugo acted as if he did not care at all.
Han Dong bent down first and reached out his hand to touch the black mucus on the ground.
"Imitation."
Although Han Dong did not choose "Master Imitation" in the talent tree, the upgrade of the Faceless Skull had allowed his imitation ability to reach a higher level. Currently, he could imitate the aura of the slate and slowly approach it.
The words on the stone pillar did not change at an accelerated rate because of Han Dong's approach, which meant that there was no rejection.
He found the "breathing system" on the anthropomorphic slate and put on a conch for himself and the slate … Using the "sea" as an intermediary, he was synchronized into the oceanic dreamscape.
When Han Dong's consciousness woke up from the dreamscape, he was lying on a wooden raft, drifting in the boundless sea.
About a hundred meters away, there was another wooden raft floating.
Looking from afar, there was a woman in black sitting on the raft … Wherever the raft floated, the sea would quickly be dyed black, and there were even black tentacles floating on the surface of the blackened sea.
Even though he knew that it was very dangerous.
Han Dong continued to slide the raft towards the "woman in the darkness."
…
Secret Museum.
In the passage of the black zone, several senior archaeologists were discussing the best way to decipher it. They did not believe that Han Dong could solve it all in one go. At most, he would give them some dispensable information.
On the other side.
Mr. Black And White was talking to Knight Charlie alone.
After all, Charlie had also graduated from the Mystery Branch. Although his tutor wasn't Mr. Black and White, he had met this unfathomable department head at several events and meetings.
"Restrain your anger, and remain calm and collected … Commander Hugo has really taught you two extremely important things."
"I was young and impetuous, and I caused trouble for you."
"There's no need to talk about the past. I hope you can perform better in the Great Expedition."
"Definitely!"
"By the way, Charlie … what do you think of Nicholas?"
"Quite an excellent junior, more human than human."
The simple evaluation made Mr. Black And White reveal a rare "mask smile."
At this moment.
Charlie's expression changed, and he immediately stepped in front of Mr. Black And White.
As he stretched out his hand, thin threads were connected, and three puppets that were good at sealing appeared immediately. They assisted Charlie and looked straight into the depths of the passage.
Boom!
There was an explosion, and a secret chamber was blown open.
Immediately after, dark seawater poured out from inside like a flood.
Just as Charlie was about to work with the puppets to seal the passage, and the other senior archaeologists were about to take corresponding measures to seal the passage …
At some point, Mr. Black and White's mask had changed from black to white.
When he pointed his finger, a ray of starlight shone in the passage. All the dark seawater was instantly cleared, leaving only a few fish, prawns, and crabs that were completely dyed black.
At this moment.
Footsteps came from the depths of the passage.
Han Dong and Captain Hugo, who were completely dyed black as if they had fallen into an ink tank, slowly appeared in front of everyone with seaweed and shells on their heads.
Han Dong was holding a sheepskin scroll in his hand. All the hidden node diagrams on the stone slab were drawn in black ink, as well as the correct order of high-level text.
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