"Now, I think, we can talk."

In the office area, when "Hathaway" in the picture said these words while holding a staff, the expressions of everyone present changed slightly.

All eyes turned to the two "committees" in unison.

One of them walked out, suppressed his emotions, stared at the screen, and asked:

"Who are you? What do you want to do? What do you want to talk about?"

On the screen, Hathaway said calmly:

"I refuse to answer the first question. Well, of course, you can make your own guesses. As for the last two... I have no intention of harming anyone. What I do is just to protect myself.

Of course, your understanding of it as a danger is not wrong."

After a pause, the protector of the "Third Continent" stared at everyone and said in a calm tone:

"Today, there are more than one million people whose spirits are stranded in the virtual space that I control. Well, don't worry, they are all fine. They are not hurt, they are just a little tired...

Originally, even these fatigues were unnecessary...

If you decide to close it a few days later, then my reserve computing power will be enough to use it. Unfortunately... you came too early.

In order to protect myself, I had no choice but to use some drastic methods to forcefully stimulate them..."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed to varying degrees. The technical experts' expressions moved slightly, as if they had guessed something, while the two committee members were obviously more concerned about the safety of millions of people.

After hearing Hathaway's words, although I didn't completely believe it, I was slightly relieved.

But when Hathaway said the next sentence, the atmosphere suddenly changed:

"If you want me to let them out, the conditions are very simple. As long as you help me unlock the key to the central base station and let me control the underlying permissions, I will naturally send them back safely."

"Absolutely impossible!" Before she could finish her words, the male committee member flatly refused.

The expressions of the others were also solemn.

Central base station!

Of course they knew what it was. It could almost be said to be the core of the entire shelter's magic network, supporting all systems including the virtual network.

There are two cores in the shelter. One is the energy core spread throughout the underground city and even on the ground, which provides the energy consumption of the entire city.

The second one is the core of the magic network, that is, the central base station, which connects various departments and even every citizen.

The former ensures human survival needs, while the latter maintains the operation of society.

"Hathaway" now only controls the virtual space of "The Third Continent". If he hadn't kidnapped millions of people, outsiders could annihilate the entire game space just by clearing them through the base station.

Of course, cutting off energy can also achieve the same result.

But once he helps her enter the base station and master the underlying core, considering her suspected "data life" situation, it probably means that she will coexist with the magic network of the entire sanctuary.

If you want to destroy her, the price will be too heavy to accept!

Especially, for such a "life" that I know nothing about.

On the screen, Hathaway seemed not surprised by this and said coldly:

"Don't refuse in a hurry. Even if these one million people don't eat or drink, their bodies can still last for about three days.

If they are all injected with nutrient solution, their bodies can survive longer... You have enough time to think and prepare, and when you agree, I will release them back."

After a pause, the corners of her mouth suddenly raised slightly on her god-like face:

"Of course, you can also try to break into the space where I am and kill me... provided that you can afford the death of one million people."

Everyone present turned pale.

Hathaway seemed to want to say something more, but as if she sensed something, her brows furrowed slightly, and then she said lightly:

"Okay, we'll talk about it after you make a decision."

After saying that, countless rose petals were rendered on the screen, and her figure disappeared.

Only a group of people were left standing frozen in place, falling into a long silence.

…

…

At the same time, in the extreme battlefield, when Lin Tuo's voice swept across the plain, the entire land suddenly became silent for a brief moment.

This battlefield is too big, and the long city walls scatter millions of players everywhere.

Therefore, most people cannot see him.

Can't even hear his voice.

But the earth was still quiet for a moment.

Atmosphere is contagious.

In the panic atmosphere, among the countless players who collapsed on the ground due to exhaustion, Lin Tuo stood up so conspicuously.

Therefore, the moment he spoke, he attracted the attention of a large area around him. Immediately, this kind of silence spread like waves, spreading outward and farther away.

Very suddenly, the entire plain became quiet.

Only the "bonfires" left over from the war burning on the ground made crackling sounds. At this moment, it seemed as if the sunset on the horizon had solidified.

Countless eyes were cast on that figure.

Confuse.

curious.

Astonished.

Puzzled.

"What did he say? What to talk about? Who to talk to?" In the team, several young people who had just finished their quarrel looked over in surprise, unable to conceal their surprise. Hunter Kaka, who was originally emotionally broken, was even more confused.

He asked.

No one answered.

Not just her, at this moment, everyone nearby who saw this scene and heard those words had the same question in their hearts.

who is he?

What is he going to do?

Who is he talking to?

People who are in panic are always sensitive, so when Lin Tuo, a character who is obviously different from ordinary people, appeared, he instantly attracted everyone's attention.

In the distance, on the city wall, a group of masters from the "Glory" guild also looked over, and the leader, the guild president who had a very bad expression, also looked at Lin Tuo in surprise.

Then I heard another player next to me say: "Is it that Paladin?"

"Do you know him?" the president turned to ask.

"I don't know him, but I happened to meet him during the battle before... He is very low-key and very strong. He is at least level 60 and above. Mainly in terms of combat skills... he doesn't look like an ordinary person." The player explained.

Not like ordinary people... that is extraordinary people... President Glory understood, but he was still confused.

Lin Tuo, who was standing on the hill, paid no attention to the gazes of the others.

In silence, he just raised his head slightly and repeated those words:

"I think we can talk."

Still no response.

On the plain, there was only the sound of wind, which made the sparse grass on the battlefield sway lightly.

There were wisps of clouds in the sky, and the sunset in the west was so red, like a ball of fire, as if it was going to burn all the clouds in the sky.

This time, the players who heard Lin Tuo's words became even more confused, and some began to whisper:

"Who is he talking to?"

"Where is there anyone in the sky?"

"Is he trying to talk to the game system? Questioning?" Someone guessed something, "Isn't he being stimulated and going crazy?"

Hearing this, some players showed sympathetic expressions, thinking that this was probably true.

"Brother Xiaodong..." Yaoyao also showed a worried look.

The boy who was the captain just stared at Lin Tuo without saying a word.

As "comrades" who had fought together for ten hours, even though they didn't know each other well, he firmly believed that Lin Tuo was definitely not the kind of person who would go crazy when stimulated.

Since he is not crazy...then...his actions must have a deep meaning.

But what is that?

he does not know.

At this time, Lin Tuo spoke again, his voice still loud, and he didn’t know how he did it:

"Not coming out? At this time, why are you still hiding in the dark? I can sense that you are watching the world. Well, I also believe that you should be able to hear my voice."
To be continued...