Uncle, I am not an ordinary office worker.

"Hemer, do you know what my life was like before?"

Dorothy said,

"My mother was a scavenger. In today's terms, she was one of the first pioneers. Scavenging and pioneering, the essence of the two words is obviously the same in Colombia, but somehow, just a small change makes those hard days seem sacred and noble."

"No pioneer comes here voluntarily. The yellow sand and natural disasters, the unknown wasteland and the overly quiet nights are not so pleasant. I am often kept awake by the strong wind that blows across the plains at night."

"It was then that my mother would tell me stories and let me read books. All of this is inseparable from my current achievements."

Dorothy paused and looked at Homer with a serious expression.

"I'm not telling you this to prove that I have some talent, or to instill some chicken soup for the soul that hard work can change your destiny. I just want to prove that no one deserves to be treated as consumables, because the future is always in the present!"

"If my mother had not chosen to tell me stories about scientists when she woke me up that night 20 years ago, but had chosen to take me out to look at the stars in the wilderness, I might have become an astrologer. If she had picked up a shovel and taken me out to hunt the wild beasts that always wandered not far from the camp, I might have become a zoologist or a soldier. If she had done nothing but held me and let me fall asleep again in her arms, I would be now..."

Dorothy's face flushed a little as she thought of something.

"So I might have married the person I love now, become a mother, and sleep with him and my child in my arms like that?"

She pursed her lips, forcing herself not to think about those erotic thoughts, and continued,

"Director Parvis actually said that Ifrit should dedicate himself to the advancement of science. Why can't he dedicate himself to it?"

"I'll help you." She held Hemer's shoulders and said seriously.

It is not difficult to understand why Dorothy would make such a decision. She is not the kind of person who would think about the consequences before doing anything. She also does not care about the position she has just obtained after joining Rhine Life. In her opinion, there is not much difference between what Rhine Life can give her and what Mr. Roy can give her. Although it is undeniable that the scientific research conditions and academic atmosphere of Rhine Life are indeed not comparable to those of a private laboratory, if she feels uncomfortable here, she will not have any regrets leaving.

Most importantly, there is an essential conflict between what Parvis did and Dorothy's ideas.

In The Dream of Oz, Dorothy also conducted human experiments on pioneers, but just like what Homer and Gray found out, before the experiment, she informed the pioneers who participated in the experiment of the dangers, the process, the requirements and the rewards of the experiment.

Whether they don’t understand is another matter, but at least, the fact that they are informed and that it is voluntary are guaranteed.

Parvis was different. Ifrit had no idea what state he was in from the beginning to the end, and even Hemer, a researcher, was kept in the dark until he noticed something unusual.

He even admitted at the end that their original purpose was experimentation rather than treatment, and that Ifrit's only ending was death, and his death would contribute to Parvis's scientific research.

This is extremely scary.

Although it is undeniable that any illegal human experiments should be completely stopped, for the experimenters who are already deeply involved in them, there is a huge difference between knowing it clearly and not knowing it, and between voluntarily participating or having their fate determined unknowingly.

"What's your plan?"

Dorothy asked.

Hemer pursed his lips and nodded: "Yes."

"The next injection will be twice the rated dose, and Ifrit will definitely not be able to bear it. I want to take this opportunity to use drugs to make Ifrit appear dead. Send her out of Rhine Life!"

Dorothy shook her head immediately after hearing this: "No. This will cause trouble. You have already been exposed in front of Parvis. If Ifrit has any problems during the experiment, you will definitely be the first person to be suspected!"

"I'm not afraid!" Hemer said stubbornly.

Dorothy still shook her head: "This is not a question of whether you are afraid or not. If you are suspected, even if Ifrit is sent out of the Rhine, where can she go?"

"Give me some time. I'll think of a new way."

She turned her head and looked at the phone on the table.

Mr. Roy said that there are two people in Rhine Life who cannot be approached casually.

The first was Christen Wright, the head of the Components Division and one of the founders of Rhine Life. She was protected by Saria, and although the lady gave Dorothy a good first impression, considering the relationship between the Balrog Project and the Security Division, Dorothy could not pin her hopes on Saria.

The second is the director of the Energy Department, Ferdinand.

What's so special about him?

It seems I have to say hello to my new colleagues.

Volume 1: Chapter 243 I call it the simulated universe

Rhine Life, Energy Department, Visitor Office.

According to common sense, in a scientific research enterprise, except for the human resources department, business department, and central department, other departments should not have special offices such as reception rooms. But Ferdinand, the director of the energy department, is a person who pursues to be unique in all aspects. In the entire Rhine Life, he is the only one who has set up a separate reception room for his department on the basis of the original one.

If someone has a sharp eye, he would probably be able to tell from this action that Ferdinand is ambitious. Normal people should be wary of such behavior of their subordinates, and even want to prevent it before it happens. But Rhine Life's general manager, Christen Wright, is also a maverick. She was aware of the obvious actions of her subordinates, but she didn't care at all. It was as if in her eyes, this leading scientific research enterprise in Columbia and the position of general manager were nothing but empty talk.

The two of them kept testing and struggling in this environment, which Ferdinand thought was stupidity and Christen thought was tacit understanding, until the day when the conflict could no longer be concealed.

That's how it was.

Dorothy knocked on the door of Ferdinand's office. The director, who had a very regular schedule and would not pay a minute's attention to anything that he thought was unnecessary or superfluous, was woken up from his exquisite lunch break. Facing the sudden visitor, he straightened his office chair with surprise and interest, gestured to Dorothy to wait, and then went into the bathroom.

A moment later, Ferdinand Kruger, who had obviously freshened up, reappeared in front of Dorothy, holding two cups of hot Colombian black coffee in his hands.

"It was my mistake not to meet you, my new colleague, right away. I've been a little too busy lately. I've scheduled my first meeting with you one hour before get off work ends this Friday."

Ferdinand handed Dorothy a cup of black coffee. The coffee had a rich aroma, but it did not contain the carbohydrates that Dorothy liked.

Miss Zarak, who prefers sugar in her drink, gritted her teeth and took a sip of black coffee carefully. Her expression suddenly went out of control. Her lively eyes closed tightly together and she stuck out half of her tongue in discomfort.

"Do you need me to get some candy?" Looking at her painful expression, Ferdinand suggested from the bottom of his heart.

Dorothy shook her head. She didn't come to Ferdinand to have this cup of black coffee. She took two small breaths to let the bitterness on the tip of her tongue fade a little, and then she couldn't wait to speak:

"Thank you. But besides saying hello, I have something else I want to ask you."

Ferdinand spread his hands:

"Everyone comes to the Energy Department for their own purpose. Generally speaking, I won't give them too much time to explain themselves. However, Miss Dorothy, you can speak as much as you want before my lunch break is over."

What an arrogant person.

Dorothy complained subconsciously in her heart.

But he quickly shook his head:

"I want to ask you something. Well, to be more precise, I want to know your opinion on Rhine Life."

As she spoke, she seemed to realize that her question was a bit blunt and sudden, so she hurriedly tried to make up for it.

“I just joined Rheinland and don’t know many people, except you… I’ve read the papers you published in the journal.”

This was a lie. Dorothy had never read Ferdinand's paper. Their research directions were completely different. Dorothy had been immersed in her own world recently and had not paid much attention to the academic trends. But as a descendant of a scavenger, she knew very well how to please a person, especially what a proud intellectual like Ferdinand liked to hear the most.

As expected, Ferdinand's face flashed with surprise for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. However, his tone was still full of complacency:

"Hope that helps with your research."

He paused and then said:

"You are new to Rhine Life, so it's normal for you to have some doubts about this place. You have come to the right person by looking for me. I have witnessed the development of Rhine Life since its inception. Is there anything specific you want to ask?"

"Hmm..." Dorothy pondered for a moment, pretending to be dressed in a suit. "For example, why does Rhine Life have a special defense department, and why is the director of the defense department Saria? I read about her relationship with Christen and her scientific research achievements in the newspaper. Why would such a person be willing to be a security guard?"

It was a tricky question. But it was normal. It wasn't just one or two days that Saria's talent was wasted on the complicated affairs of the defense class. Ferdinand also felt that this was a waste of talent.

He wanted to win over this new genius scientist director to become a member of his camp, so he answered directly:

"The work of the Defense Department is not just simple security. The Defense Department is responsible for [protecting the safety of Rhine's life by any means necessary]. Under this principle, Saria will do anything."

Ferdinand emphasized the word "any". Even Dorothy could hear the hidden meaning in her words and breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, I didn't ask for help from Saria right away. Otherwise, who knows how this head of the defense department, who would do anything to protect Rhine's life, would deal with me now that I know the secret.

"What kind of person is the commander-in-chief? Would she be willing to let her friend be such a...white glove?"

Upon hearing this, Ferdinand sighed deeply, his expression somewhat melancholy, as if he remembered something.

Dorothy did not interrupt Ferdinand's distraction. After a short wait, the director of the energy department replied:

"Kristen Wright is someone who shouldn't be in that position."

"Her heart is not in Rhine's life. She never looks down at her surroundings, her eyes are always only on the stars."

After saying this, he looked at Dorothy, his expression turned cold, and he said directly:

"Dorothy, what on earth do you want to ask?"

He had already noticed Dorothy's abnormality. Just as Roy said, Saria and Christen were the most sensitive nerves in Rhine's life, and any abnormality towards them would be noticed.

At this point, Dorothy gritted her teeth and said bluntly:

"I learned some bad things."

"Rhine Life is conducting illegal human experiments."

"The purpose of the experiment is to create a powerful war weapon for the military. These plans were known and approved by General Manager Ms. Christen and Defense Department Director Saria. They are still being implemented now!"

Ferdinand's face was as gloomy as water. He looked up and down at the director who had just started working and reported to him, and asked:

"Why are you telling me this? Do you think I don't know this?"

"Yes." Dorothy nodded as a matter of course, and even said a little hurtfully, "You are excluded, and you don't know it. Because the sand around you is vibrating, which means you are angry and trembling."

When making a decision about a director who wanted to usurp power, Christen did not hesitate to put Ferdinand in the category of those who "should not know the truth."

Ferdinand, who was hit on the point, had a dark expression on his face and asked back:

"So what? You still want me to report it?"

"No, I hope you can save her," said Dorothy.

Ferdinand turned around and waved his hand: "Who, the governor? I can't persuade her. Sooner or later, she will destroy Rhine's life."

"But you can save others," said Dorothy seriously.

"Who?" Ferdinand suddenly calmed down, turned his head to look at Dorothy, and said in a deep voice.

"The experimental subject, Ifrit," Dorothy replied, "Her survival will make it easier for you to defeat the General and save Rhine's life."

"Why should I help you?" Ferdinand asked.

Dorothy recalled the phone call she had with Roy before coming to see Ferdinand. According to Roy's expectations, she said the words she had prepared in advance word for word:

"I have an experimental product that can provide you with unprecedented computing power and information processing capabilities. Most importantly, it can create any experimental environment you need."

"I call it the simulated universe."

Volume 1: Chapter 244: Kill them all, I want to kill them all

"The earth we live on is actually a sphere, which has been confirmed hundreds of years ago. But not many people know what is outside this planet."

"What I can tell you now is that outside our planet, there is a vast expanse of the universe, the size of which exceeds the limits of all human imagination. Our planet is just a white dot smaller than a grain of rice in it. And this is everything to us."

"I suggest you name your invention the simulated universe because it has almost infinite possibilities, just like the vast universe. If you want to convince Ferdinand, you can try to use this as a bargaining chip. Believe me, any scientist will be extremely excited about this!"

Roy's words were still ringing in her ears, but Dorothy felt that there was something more exciting than this.

She silently calmed her surging emotions, and then admired Ferdinand's expression, which changed from astonishment to excitement, and then to frowning doubt.

"Why should I believe you? This kind of thing sounds unrealistic. It's like a madman dreaming."

His words were somewhat extreme, which just showed his inner unrest.

Dorothy's final question convinced him completely:

"Scientists never believe that dreams are false. We will try our best to make them come true."

"If you don't believe me, you can come to my office in person in a month and I'll let you try the test version."

Ferdinand Kruger looked at Dorothy deeply, then nodded:

"I understand. I will arrange to stop the experiment of the structural department."

So simple? Dorothy asked curiously:

"What are you going to do?"

Ferdinand glanced at her, raised his head proudly, and regained his confident look as if he had everything under control:

"That's all for you, Miss Dorothy. Ferdinand Kruger keeps his word."

.......

Casimir, the Grand Knight of Kavaleriaki.

"The Flame Demon Project." Roy smacked his lips, feeling a little emotional.

In 1095, there was still a year before the plot of the Arknights game officially began. Calculated, the outbreak of the Balrog incident should indeed be around 1094 to 1095.

When Roy heard this term from Dorothy, he was a little dazed and shocked.

He was in a trance because this was probably the first important plot node he had ever experienced that was clearly written in the plot. After the Fire Demon Plan, Rhine Life officially entered the stage of division. Saria left, Hemer took Ifrit away, Christen began to disappear intermittently, and Ferdinand began to plan to seize power. Everything that happened on the distant west side of the continent was not affected by Roy and was still evolving according to the trajectory of history.

This gave Roy an inexplicable feeling. He thought about it for a long time and finally determined that this might be the so-called "fate" often mentioned by the residents of this land.