In less than a minute, Elmi came back.
A cloud of dust rose into the air as X0 was tossed in front of Angor. Elmi looked at Angor and silently asked him what he should do with X0.
Angor didn't answer right away. Instead, he took a closer look at X0.
After a brief inspection, Angor found that X0's internal structure was indeed half-mechanized. Also, it was different from the mechanical implants found in the southern wizardry region. Angor sensed that X0's brain had some wandering mechanical signals.
He considered and spoke to Elmi. "Let's take him with us. However, if he makes any strange movements, we'll deal with him. "
Angor was interested in both the mechanical and Soul Armament inside X0's body. He would like to study them if he had the chance. However, he had to find a way to control X0 first. If X0 couldn't be controlled, he could just kill him.
Elmi nodded in confusion and turned into a shadow that wrapped around X0.
With X0 in hand, Elmi slowly merged into Angor's shadow.
With Elmi watching over X0, Angor no longer had to worry about anything. He began to study the magic array inside the main control node again.
He was very curious about the underground mageweath that X0 wanted to activate previously. He really wanted to know what X0's trump card was. After all, this was also related to his safety. But before that, he needed to suppress the area where the rune was transmitting information.
Several minutes later, the Spirit Bond, which had been silent for a long time, regained its liveliness.
"It's much quieter than before. Did those guys move away because they saw us? "Ness' voice was still the main voice in the Spirit Bond.
"Possible," Kanter said. Kanter said, "But if they really did move, they should be able to find out where we are."
"Ugh. How did that Firescale Familiar find us?" Ness sighed. "Looks like Mister Eventide's night can't hold out against fire."
Kanter remained silent.
Ness was getting bored. Angor wasn't here, and Kanter was lost in his thoughts. He turned to Hoho Reynolds. "You said that if the lab can keep monsters in captivity, they must have a way to control them. From the looks of it now, it still hasn't been controlled? "
Reynolds didn't know what went wrong, and he didn't say anything for a long time.
Ness asked, "By the way, Reynolds, was the Fire-Scale Familiar raised in your lab?"
Reynolds nodded affirmatively, "Yes, that's the Fire-Scale Familiar from No. 17's Magical Beast Garden."
The Demonic Beast Garden was an area that 17 was in charge of, and it was filled with monsters caught from the outside world. These monsters were generally divided into two types. One type was reared as beasts for their own use, while the other type was used as organ donors. Generally speaking, it was the latter.
"However, I remember that the Fire-Scale Familiar in the Magical Beast Garden was brought up by No.17, so it shouldn't be a traitor. Moreover, I've seen the strength of a Fire-Scale Familiar. It's very weak, "Reynolds said hesitantly.
"That Firescale Familiar isn't weak at all, and it's pretty smart too. It's very different from the Fire-Scale Familiar I've seen before. Could it be that this Fire-Scale Familiar's brain has mutated? "
"What do you think, Mister Eventide?" Ness looked at Kanter.
Before Kanter could answer, another voice came from their Spirit Bond, "Fire-Scale Familiar? Did something happen over there? "
As soon as he said that, the Eye of Authority in Reynolds's hand also moved. He glanced around and found that they were in the middle of a corridor. "Where is this?"
"Angor?"
"It's me," Angor replied.
Neith was pleasantly surprised. "Hey, you can contact us now … Does that mean you've reached the main control node?"
After receiving an affirmative answer, Ness hurriedly asked, "How's the main control node? Is everything okay? "
After several minutes of talking, both of them learned about each other's current situation.
While Angor was having a good time studying the magic array, Ness was caught up in an unexpected incident, which led to some unexpected consequences.
To be more specific, it was an accident.
Since almost all the researchers were on the fourth floor, and the magic array on the fourth floor was fully activated, Ness decided not to go to the showroom. Instead, he went straight to the fifth floor. According to the rules of the lab, no one dared to go to the fifth level without the permission of the top three Beyonders.
Since the top three Beyonders weren't on the fifth level, they could go to the fifth level to look for more information without being discovered.
Their idea was good, but in the actual process, there was a slight mistake.
If he wanted to get to the fifth floor, he couldn't just take a detour. He had to pass through the experimental center in the middle of the fourth floor.
When they arrived at the center, they saw a lot of people gathered there.
At first, they thought they were here to do research. However, upon closer inspection, they realized that they were attacking a monster that sneaked into the center of the lab.
At first, they thought it was a good idea. As long as they didn't step into the center of the lab, they could take advantage of the chaos and go around the other side of the corridor.
However, at this moment, an unforeseen event occurred.
The monster that was besieged, the fire-scale familiar, began to flee when it realized that it was no match for them. At first, they thought the fire-scale familiar was running away randomly. However, they soon realized that the fire-scale familiar was in an orderly manner. Its final destination was where they were hiding.
When the fire-scale familiar pretended to pass by them, it suddenly set fire to the corner where they were hiding. The flames were completely unable to harm them, but the bright red flames had exposed their figures hidden in the darkness for an instant.
It was this moment of exposure that attracted the attention of the researchers who were rushing over.
"Intruders!" After a loud shout, the researchers quickly scattered. They had already sensed an unusual energy fluctuation. The strength of Ness and the others was on a completely different level compared to the Fire-Scale Familiar, so they didn't dare to face them head-on. Instead, they all ran away.
Looking at the chaos in the laboratory, Ness finally realized that the fire-scale familiar had charged at them to distract the others and give it time to escape.
After realizing this, Ness wanted to capture the fire-scale familiar as well, but it seemed to know the laboratory very well and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
The researchers also ran away quickly. Since they were all inside the lab and were protected by the magic array, Ness and the others didn't dare to barge in directly. They could only watch as the researchers ran away from the lab through the corridor on the opposite side of the lab.
What happened next was similar to the conversation they had with Spirit Bond.
They planned to continue to the fifth level, but they didn't see anyone on their way.
Ness sighed. "I'm wondering if the people on the fourth level can detect our location through the magic array and tell us to evacuate in advance."
Angor glanced at one of the glowing blocks in the main control node. "The magic array on the fourth level is fully activated. Well, that includes the sensor you mentioned."
"You're right next to the main control node. Can you take over the fourth level?"
If Angor could take over the fourth level, they wouldn't have to worry about the magic array backfiring on them.
Angor considered. "I can try. But the magic array here is very complicated. It might take some time."
In other words, Angor was going to go invisible again.
To prevent Angor from going offline again, Ness quickly said, "Wait. Are you sure you're okay? No hunting list? "
"I'm fine. Nothing on the hunting list. Only X0."
When talking about "X", and "X" at that, everyone immediately thought of Reynolds. Because he was X1.
"You really don't know about X0, Reynolds?"
Angor described X0's appearance to Reynolds, who was still puzzled. "I've never heard of him before."
"So all the zeros in the lab are kept secret," Ness said.
Even X0, as an experiment subject, was never exposed.
They chatted for a bit longer before ending the communication. While Angor asked Toby and Dankros to "hack" using the Spirit Bond, he began to study the magic array.
He planned to study the runes on the ground first, but Ness' situation was obviously more urgent. If the magic array backfired on him, he would be in great danger. Therefore, Angor began to analyze the magic array on the fourth level as soon as possible.
The advantage of having a main control node was that it could monitor the magic array on each level in real time. As long as Angor could study the magic array thoroughly, he might be able to take control of it.
Time passed quickly while Angor was busy studying the array.
On the other side, Ness and the others were also considering whether they should go to the fifth level. They were already exposed to certain people, and they would definitely be stopped if they tried to go further. The magic array was not to be underestimated.
Ness and Kanter discussed for a while and decided to go ahead.
They were already inside the magic array, and they were considered intruders. Even if they stayed where they were, the intruders could still control the magic array to attack them.
Therefore, they might as well go to the fifth level first.
Of course, it would be better if Angor could take control of the magic array in the process.
With that in mind, Ness didn't stop and continued on his way to the fifth level.
Fifteen minutes later, Ness looked at the endless corridor and turned to look at Reynolds with an expressionless face. "Didn't you say that we could see the exit after we passed through that corridor? Where is it now? Are you sure you're leading us the right way? "
Reynolds always looked confident when leading the way on the other levels. But now, he seemed to be hesitating.
"It should be, it should be right." Reynolds' voice was a little weak. It was obvious that he had lost his confidence.
"Think so?" Ness raised an eyebrow. "You're not sure either?"
Reynolds hesitated. "I'm quite familiar with the fourth level. But the last junction … I didn't see it before …"
Ness also recalled that Reynolds had paused for half a minute at a junction not long ago. This was clearly different from the smooth sailing he had shown earlier.
"You didn't see it before? You didn't see it before? You mean you've never been here before? "
Reynolds looked a little embarrassed. "I think I've been there before. But my memory got stuck. Maybe the memory of that junction is on my body?"
"In other words, you might have chosen the wrong junction?"
Reynolds said weakly, "That's possible. Why don't we go back and start over …"
Ness sighed. He had no other choice but to turn around and leave.
As they walked back, Angor heard Angor's voice from their Spirit Bond.
"I think I've learned about the fourth level of the magic array."
"What's the situation?" Ness quickly asked.
Angor considered. "Good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
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