No strange things are allowed to evolve!

"Androids don't know how to think; they only act on instinct according to instructions. Although there is no evidence to prove it yet, I guess that Androids should be able to control 369's telepathy."

Previously, I overestimated Android 213's combat power and underestimated Android 369's persuasive power, so I put all the androids that were still able to function into Android 213's group.

It seems they didn't even need to use any androids; their super-powered team was already able to completely control the situation. So now, all we need to do is recall all the standby androids and deploy them to the battlefield where Number 369 is. I think that should be effective.

“Number 213 is indeed much less troublesome.” Yamamoto nodded.

At first, number 213, also known as melatonin, single-handedly fought his way through the entire third underground level. His area caused Yamamoto quite a headache, as he thought he was the most dangerous.

However, unexpectedly, it turned out to be all bark and no bite. After the concentrated fire, it quickly became ineffective. On the contrary, number 369, who had disappeared and remained silent for a long time, caused more damage to the laboratory.

However, Yamamoto still had doubts.

He had considered these points made by Nakamura.

He also knew that, in theory, androids without thought would be surprisingly effective against telepathy, but he was still not optimistic and even considered blowing up the entire underground laboratory to destroy the evidence.

One reason is that while theory is one thing, it cannot completely eliminate the possibility of 369 successfully escaping, and the closer 369 gets to the ground, the greater this possibility becomes.

Therefore, before things get completely out of control, sacrificing the pawn to save the king might be the best option. Otherwise, if things are exposed, it won't just be a matter of all previous efforts being wasted. The ugly side of the entire empire might be exposed to the whole world, and the empire will definitely become the target of everyone's criticism. Yamamoto will become a sinner of the empire and be permanently nailed to the pillar of shame.

Another issue is that they didn't brainwash No. 369 when he first awakened. Now that they've regained control of him, the only option is to send him to be transformed into an android.

But Number 369 happens to be a person with telepathic superpowers.

If a telepath doesn't even have their own thoughts, then what's the point of their superpowers?

He will most likely become someone who can be used as a human lie detector after the modification. Even if he was more valuable than other superpowered individuals before the modification, he will not be able to play his due role.

Therefore, it would be better to eliminate him completely before he causes more serious consequences.

However, one sentence from Nakamura completely changed his mind.

"I think he must have come into contact with those things after he broke through the second underground level."

"His background?" Yamamoto asked.

“Yes.” Nakamura nodded. “If he is not fully awakened, he will definitely be no match for the androids. If he is fully awakened, he will definitely be able to learn everything through those materials and understand all the secrets of this project.”

Yamamoto remained silent.

That's what he was worried about.

The escape of No. 369 will expose the empire's shameful side.

But Nakamura saw this as a good thing.

"If he knew everything, he would definitely discover that there are androids among whom he could never bring himself to kill. Even if he were to fully awaken, and the androids' theoretical restraint on him had been overcome, he would still be no match for the androids."

"Someone who just can't bring himself to do it?" Yamamoto asked, puzzled.

“Among the androids is his own brother.” Nakamura smiled sinisterly: “As a top-tier telepath, he would definitely be able to detect it.”

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes.

"His older brother? Why don't I know that?"

“This…” Nakamura smiled without saying a word.

Yamamoto's gaze sharpened further.

He had long known that his subordinate, Nakamura, was dissatisfied with him, the newly appointed person in charge, because he was a descendant of the scientists from that era and one of the founders of the laboratory.

But he didn't expect that the other party would keep such a big thing from him.

Although I don't know what his original plan was, his ultimate goal must have been to replace me at a crucial moment.

For example, right now.

If things really have calmed down as he said.

Then even he himself would have to accept his favor, which meant that he had something on him.

"Looking at it this way, it really is a coincidence." Yamamoto said with some anger, "If you didn't overestimate number 213 and underestimate number 369, then number 369 probably didn't have enough time to fully awaken, right?"

"What are you saying?" Nakamura lowered his head. "I'm having a headache too. We should be in this together now. How can you blame me?"

"Good good."

Seeing that the other party wasn't even going to continue acting, Yamamoto could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger.

"In short, you'd better pray this ends well!"

“Of course.” Nakamura looked up. “I never do anything I’m not sure I can do.”

This can be considered a response to Yamamoto's question.

How could someone who never does anything without being certain of success underestimate his opponent?

Yamamoto clenched his fists, but never dared to punch Nakamura in the face. In the end, he just snorted and let Nakamura leave his office.

Nakamura closed the office door and gave a cold laugh.

There are many things you don't know.

He muttered to himself.

Not only is there an older brother of Android 369 among the androids, but Android 369's file is also different from others, and he was the one who orchestrated the disaster on the turf.

Including number 213, they were just eggs he put in different baskets.

......

basement one.

Jiang Shu led his team to find the elevator leading to this floor, and then, using the same method as before, sent the vanguard up to this floor.

But to everyone's surprise, there were no people blocking the door on this floor.

So, in order to conserve explosives and clothing, everyone except the vanguard climbed up slowly.

This made Jiang Shu regretful; she should have known better than to blow up the elevator.

“Empiricism is deadly,” Jiang Shu shook his head.

After saying that, he looked at Saeko beside him: "Did you write it down?"

Saeko put down her pen, closed her notebook, and nodded: "I've got it."

The notebook had four characters written on it: "Jiang's Analects".

After completing this most important task, Jiang Shu began to observe the layout of this floor.

The basement level is not as cramped as the two levels below.

Not only is one floor as tall as the two floors below, but it also lacks densely packed rooms and complexly divided areas.

This place is like an enlarged underground parking lot.

After looking around, Jiang Shu spotted a row of cars parked at the far edge of the road.

"This is the underground parking lot, right?" he asked calmly.

"No, although this is one of its uses, it is definitely not an underground parking lot."

Saeko explained:

"This layer has many functions, the most important of which is to serve as a protective layer and buffer zone for the entire underground laboratory."

Do you see these massive pillars?

When bombardment comes from above, these pillars help to maintain an even distribution of force, disperse external pressure, and protect the structural stability of the massive building from internal collapse.

In addition, this floor also serves as a transfer station between different underground areas.

Those three gates in the distance lead to three other, unconnected areas.

Jiang Shu looked in the direction Saeko was pointing and indeed saw three entrances, just like the one behind them, leading to the east, west, and south areas of the underground laboratory.

As for the pillars, there's no need to specifically look for them; there's one almost every ten meters or so, with a diameter of about three meters. Judging from this ratio, they can be considered quite densely packed.

Just as Jiang Shu was about to offer some comments, he suddenly noticed something.

"Huh? This is quite interesting."

Jiang Shu said with some surprise:

"This laboratory is supposed to be a place for scientific research, so it shouldn't be believing in superstitions. Why is it doing live stakes?"

"Drilling live stakes?" Saeko asked, puzzled.

"They drive living people into cement piles to suppress evil spirits and ensure the project's longevity and good weather. Look at that one over there, isn't its leg sticking out?" Jiang Shu pointed to one of the pillars.

“Oh, that’s not for driving live stakes,” Saeko explained. “These pillars also serve another purpose: they are also culture dishes for preserving laboratory androids.”

"I see." Jiang Shu smiled.

Then, both of them realized something was wrong.

"You mean... androids?" Jiang Shu asked, "The androids you told me about before, the ones made from the corpses of superhumans?"

“Hmm…” Saeko nodded.

It was at this moment.

"Mentor, watch out!" Xiong Tank shouted, standing in front of Jiang Shu.

Even faster than him was Tadokoro.

"Watch out, Bear-chan!"

Tadokoro shouted and stood in front of Xiong Tank. After a loud collision, he was sent flying backward and crashed into Xiong Tank's chest, sustaining a second injury.

"How...how could you be so stupid?!" Xiong Tank was heartbroken.

"Bear... Bear-chan..." Tadokoro murmured weakly.

"I have superpowers!!"

"I...I forgot..."

Jiang Shu raised his head and looked at the android who had quickly retreated after the sneak attack.

The other person tilted their head, looking at Jiang Shu with curiosity, and then revealed a strange smile.

At the same time, all the pillars seemed to come alive.

Countless faces and limbs twisted and struggled out of the pillars, instantly surrounding the crowd.

Chapter 275 The Battle of Gaixia

Everyone was incredulous at the sudden appearance of such a large number of androids.

"so much?"

Xiong Tank put down the half-dead Tian Suo and stood up in astonishment.

Even Saeko found it unbelievable.

"No...it's impossible. There shouldn't be this many. There should be at most a dozen or so."

According to the information Saeko had previously provided to Saeko, the androids were made from the corpses of superhumans who were unable to awaken all their superpowers before being tortured to death, and the conversion rate was not 100%.

It's important to know that the number of people with superpowers is limited.

Even after the initial batch was frozen, Koko secretly produced another batch, but after their defeat, they certainly wouldn't dare to make a big show of it. Given the pitifully low efficiency of this gradual reduction, they shouldn't have produced this many artificial humans.

Noticing the shock of the researchers and the group of superpowered individuals, Jiang Shu realized that the information he had previously gathered might have been wrong.

Even those who work and live here every day may not know how many artificial humans are hidden in the laboratory.

Looking at the android who had launched the despicable sneak attack on him earlier with a puzzled expression, Jiang Shu frowned, then suddenly paused.

He suddenly realized that this guy looked a lot like some of the androids that had surrounded him.

clone?

The word came to Jiang Shu's mind.

But before they could think any further, the androids had already started making their move.

Before Jiang Shu could even give the order, people had already rushed forward to meet him.

Bear Tank, filled with rage and determined to avenge Tadokoro, swung his iron fist.

The force of this punch was so great that it even tore through the air, creating a sonic boom.

Anyone who witnessed his punch would have no doubt that its power was no less than that of a cannonball about to explode.