Life Dungeon Game

However, in actual practice, specific situations require specific handling, since it is normal for people to die in ruins.

These two D-level officers are probably genuinely afraid that He Ao might suddenly attack them.

However, the research institute is reasonable and, in principle, does not allow its members to take action against members of other organizations in the ruins.

They wouldn't lay a hand on He Ao, and He Ao wouldn't lay a hand on them either. In fact, out of respect for the mutual assistance agreement, if they were willing to help He Ao, He Ao would be willing to reciprocate with the same help.

After a brief exchange, He Ao ignored the two Moonlight superhumans and turned to Zhang Yusi, asking, "You were researching this before, do you know what situation we're in now?"

"I don't know for sure,"

Zhang Yusi shook her head blankly and looked around at her surroundings.

They were now in a circular hall, half of which was made of transparent glass, behind which lay the silent depths of space, shimmering with the light of stars.

The other half of the wall is an arched metal wall, with a narrow passage standing on the left third of this metal wall, leading into the deep darkness.

In the very center of the hall was what appeared to be an operating platform. On the platform, a huge sign was suspended in mid-air, covered with what looked like written symbols. The sign was damaged, and a few streaks of leaking electricity flickered on it.

Zhang Yusi could imagine the magnificent appearance of this hall when it was intact, but the environment that met her eyes at the moment was filled with dim lighting, and the rotten and dim metal walls and floors stained with dried blood.

Such claustrophobic and eerie spaces often possess an inherent atmosphere of terror.

"According to our previous data, after passing through the ruins passage and entering the ruins, no two people have ever been assigned to the same area, let alone in our current situation of four people. Moreover, it seems that we are not in any of the three areas of the ruins: the underground palace, the ruined city, and the wilderness."

Suppressing her fear, she looked out at the dazzling yet silent cosmos beyond the glass wall. "Considering the unusual timing of the ruins' opening, I think we might have been affected by some special force, and arrived at a..."

"We have arrived in a new area that no one has ever been before."

He Ao glanced at the pure starry sky, and Zhang Yusi's conclusion was basically the same as his.

He glanced back at the two superhumans, who were also whispering among themselves. "I wonder if it's just the four of us, or if there are more people who have arrived here."

"Um,"

Zhang Yusi nodded in agreement, then suddenly realized something and looked at He Ao with some surprise, "Director He, do you know what I do?"

She thought Heo was just...

I only know one name.

“A researcher at the Institute of Northern Capital Relics, codenamed Researcher. I have seen your file and your papers.”

He Ao nodded, carrying the bone sword on his back, and walked to the edge of the huge glass wall, gazing at the starry sky outside.

He didn't know whether this starry sky was the real starry sky or an illusion formed by some special technology or extraordinary power.

This was the first time He Ao had viewed the starry sky from this perspective.

The silent stars were so vast, and the endless darkness whispered like an abyss that swallowed everything.

"what?"

Hearing He Ao's words, Zhang Yusi was stunned for a moment. She genuinely hadn't expected He Ao to read her paper. Then, she became a little nervous, like a child having their homework checked by an elder. "What I wrote was pretty average..."

"Very well written,"

He Ao turned around and walked towards the control panel in the center of the hall. "Many of your conclusions are very innovative and have given me ideas."

Before Zhang Yusi could even react, he continued, "Looking at your file, you've never entered the ruins before, nor have you ever participated in any operations department. You've always worked at the research institute. Yet this time you actually participated in the selection process and worked very hard to secure a spot to enter the ruins. Why is that?"

"Oh?"

Zhang Yusi paused for a moment, her tension and embarrassment interrupted by the question, and she returned to rationality. She explained slowly, "I had been reading other people's exploration reports and research reports on ruins, looking for clues to do research, but it was always like looking at flowers in the fog or trying to catch the moon's reflection in the water, I could never get to the bottom of it."

"So you're planning to enter the ruins yourself this time, to see what they look like for yourself?"

He Ao picked up where she left off.

"Ah."

Zhang Yusi nodded.

A research fanatic, even willing to risk his life, is somewhat similar to Jayce from the previous instance.

Hmm... He Ao didn't know whether to say she was unlucky or to praise her for being lucky.

Clearly, they've arrived at a completely new map that no one has ever been before. If Zhang Yusi really figures something out, she might become famous overnight.

The premise is that she can return to the main world alive.

At this moment, light footsteps came from ahead. One of the two superhumans from Moonlight cautiously approached. This time it was another superhuman with brown hair. He said respectfully to He Ao, "Lord He Ao, we will explore other places first."

His companion, the brown-haired superhuman, stood at a distance at the exit.

"Ah."

He Ao nodded, and out of a sense of mutual help, reminded them, "The ruins are dangerous, be careful."

"Thank you."

The brown-haired superhuman seemed surprised that Heo would remind him. He thanked him and walked towards his companion.

Meanwhile, his companion, the brown-haired superhuman, had already found his way to the entrance of the passage. He was watching He Ao while backing away, seemingly ready to abandon his teammate and run away as soon as He Ao made a move.

However, the moment the brown-haired superhuman turned his head, a smile appeared on his face, and he made a welcoming gesture, but he did not take a step forward.

He took all of this into account.

eyes.

Sometimes, the only safe places are the ruins of monsters.

Zhang Yusi also saw this scene. She frowned, but she didn't say anything.

After all, it was moonlight, and there was always a layer between it and them.

"Your codename is 'Researcher,' so your talents shouldn't be geared towards combat?"

He Ao had already walked to the control panel and casually asked.

He looked up and saw the words hanging on the control panel, the very words he saw the moment he opened his eyes. They were written in different languages: "Welcome to the Navigator".

This hall appears to be some kind of 'welcome' hall.

This landscape design, which is half metal and half glass, also seems to be the kind of design that helps newlyweds adapt to their environment more quickly.

The place they are in now seems to be called the 'Navigator'. If the stars outside are real, then the 'Navigator' is very likely a 'spaceship' that no one has ever seen or entered before.

"Yes, my talent is that of a 'researcher,' and my abilities are more inclined towards observation, learning, and research."

Zhang Yusi followed He Ao's gesture and looked at the control panel. She explained in a low voice, "I'm good at physical combat and melee weapons, and I can also use a little bit of micro-firearms. That's how I passed the Northern Capital selection."

She was proving that she wasn't a 'burden' and introducing her strengths to He Ao.

She's a very smart girl.

He Ao never doubted Zhang Yusi's abilities. He had great faith in the research institute's selection process. The institute would not send a weakling with no strength to the ruins to his death.

Before reaching Rank C, the gap in abilities and physical qualities among superhumans wasn't that significant. Therefore, non-combat superhumans at Rank D, with proper training and a certain level of talent, could potentially defeat combat-type superhumans using skillful techniques.

While talking to Zhang Yusi, He Ao also looked down at the screen on the control panel.

The control panel is a prism with a regular hexagonal base. In the center of the control panel is a recessed regular hexagonal screen, surrounded by some simple physical buttons. At this moment, the surface glass of the screen has been shattered, but the inner screen below seems to be intact.

The buttons on the control panel were labeled with text, but they were all in the first section of text, which He Ao couldn't recognize. So he just pressed all the buttons around that looked like power buttons.

The control panel did not light up as a result.

There were a few lights on the ceiling above, most of which were broken, and the ceiling around them was also full of holes.

However, one or two lights were still on, illuminating the area with a dim glow. The hall was powered on, but the control panel screen was completely black.

This control panel seems to be completely broken.

"Try again to see if you can start this control panel. I'll see if I can disassemble the panel."

He Ao said slowly, then squatted down and began to carefully observe the six cylindrical surfaces of the control panel.

"Ok."

Zhang Yusi nodded.

I started to imitate He Ao's movements, trying out each button in turn.

At this time, He Ao also found a

Something that looks like a 'door'.

This is a small metal door, which appears to be an access panel for this control panel.

creak-

He Ao reached out and pulled open the metal door.

A line of crimson characters written in blood appeared before him.

"careful!"

Just then, a loud shout came from the entrance of the passage.

A viscous, wriggling sound came from the ceiling.

Zhang Yusi looked up and saw a twisted, spider-like, blood-red monster crawling out of the broken ventilation duct and facing her head.

The monster looked down at Zhang Yusi, opened its mouth, and suddenly leaped towards Zhang Yusi's terrified face.

In that instant, a white light flashed across Zhang Yusi's entire field of vision, and bright red blood splattered on the woman's cheeks, clothes, and the dim wall.

He Ao held the bone sword upright and pulled it back. He glanced at Zhang Yusi's movements. "Scared?"

Zhang Yusi's body was already retreating. If she went a little further back, she could escape the monster's attack range. Judging from her movements, she was perfectly capable of dodging it.

"Ah."

Zhang Yusi wiped the blood off her face with trembling hands.

Her body was capable of reacting, but she had been frozen in shock by the horrific scene, causing her to be a step too late.

If it weren't for He'ao, she might have had her skull chewed up by that monster.

“Normal ruins aren’t this terrifying, but now that you’re here, you need to adapt quickly.”

He Ao said calmly, glancing at the monster he had split in two. The monster's limbs were still wriggling, as if struggling to get up.

He swung his sword again, splitting the monster into four pieces.

For some reason, seeing He Ao's nonchalant actions, Zhang Yusi felt less afraid.