（Maling=Marin）
The air in the temporary R&D area froze instantly. Evan gripped the energy dagger tightly, the tip glowing with a cold blue light, pointing directly at Liam's throat; Allen pressed the tied Commissioner Marin firmly, playing with the fingerprint collector between his fingers, his pride undisguised as if he was sure of victory. Elena covered her injured mouth, stumbled back two steps, and unconsciously clutched the encrypted USB flash drive even tighter, her eyes filled with anxiety but no trace of flinching—she knew that this USB flash drive was not only related to the secrets of the third basement laboratory, but also the foundation of all their subsequent R&D, and the key to Liam breaking free from the collar. It must never fall into Evan and Allen's hands.
Liam endured the severe stinging pain from the collar around his neck and his injuries, the symbiotic energy at his fingertips becoming more intense, a faint white glow shining brightly in the dim R&D area. His 18% activation level was forcibly suppressed by the collar, but the symbiote in his body seemed to feel his anger and determination, making the energy flow more violent. Even though every surge was accompanied by pain like nerve tearing, he did not flinch at all. His gaze was fixed firmly on Evan, the coldness in his eyes almost freezing people: "Evan, do you really think you can take the core data and control the laboratory's secrets with just a fingerprint collector and a few mercenaries? You're too naive."
Evan sneered, his tone full of disdain and greed: "Naive? Liam, you're just a useless person trapped by the collar now, with your activation level suppressed at 18%. You can't even block a heavy energy weapon, yet you dare to talk big here? Allen has already obtained Marin's fingerprint. As long as I get the USB flash drive, unlock the laboratory password, get the core symbiote data inside, and add your symbiote gene sample, the force behind me can completely control the brain-computer interface and cross-species gene fusion technology. At that time, all of you will just be my stepping stones."
Just as Evan was speaking, Liam suddenly moved—instead of rushing directly at Evan, he suddenly turned sideways, and the symbiotic energy condensed at his fingertips instantly turned into a sharp energy blade, slashing at the fingerprint collector in Allen's hand. The attack was fast and accurate, completely beyond Evan and Allen's expectations. Allen exclaimed, subconsciously raising his hand to block, but the energy blade was too fast. With a "click", the fingerprint collector was split in two, and the Marin fingerprint data stored inside was instantly destroyed, turning into a wisp of black smoke that dissipated in the air.
"No!" Allen's eyes were splitting with anger. He roared, letting go of Commissioner Marin and pouncing at Liam, holding a miniature energy gun in his hand that he had pulled out from somewhere, pulling the trigger without hesitation. Liam's eyes narrowed, dodging sideways while condensing symbiotic energy again to form a faint protective barrier, barely blocking the energy bullet. But the barrier shattered again, and he was slammed against the wall by the shock wave, more blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and the dull pain in his temples almost making him faint.
"Liam!" Elena exclaimed. Ignoring her own safety, she picked up the broken tablet from the ground and smashed it at Evan's back. Evan sensed the movement behind him, suddenly turned around, and grabbed Elena's wrist tightly, his strength almost crushing her wrist, his eyes full of viciousness: "Since you're so ungrateful, don't blame me for being ruthless—I'll kill you first, then take my time with Liam, and I can still get the USB flash drive!"
At the critical moment, Commissioner Marin suddenly broke free from the loose ropes—it turned out that Allen had been in a hurry to stop Liam just now and had not tied the ropes tightly. Commissioner Marin suddenly pounced forward, snatching the miniature energy gun from Allen's hand and pointing it at Allen's back, his tone cold: "Traitor, do you really think the military would be unprepared? From the moment you disguised yourself as my assistant, every move you made has been under military surveillance."
These words were like a thunderbolt, stunning Evan and Allen instantly. Allen suddenly turned around, his pride replaced by shock, his eyes full of disbelief: "Impossible! I disguised myself so well, how could the military find out? You're lying to me!"
Commissioner Marin sneered, pressing a button lightly on the energy gun. The gun body emitted a red light, and a surveillance screen was projected in the air—in the screen, Allen secretly meeting with Evan, passing messages, and even secretly collecting his fingerprints were all clearly visible. "The military has long suspected that there are spies lurking in the R&D team, but they never pointed it out, just to lure the snake out of the hole and find the force behind you." Commissioner Marin's tone became even colder, "Evan, do you really think your actions of secretly copying core data and starting background programs have gone unnoticed? Wang has long discovered your abnormalities and synchronized all your operations to the military."
Evan turned pale, suddenly looking in the direction of the terminal not far away—Wang had appeared at the door of the R&D area at some point, holding a miniature transmitter, looking at him coldly with a mocking smile on his lips. "You… you've been setting a trap all along?" Evan's voice began to tremble, and the energy dagger in his hand drooped unconsciously. He suddenly realized that he had fallen into the trap set by the military and the R&D team from the very beginning.
At this moment, the gunfire and explosions outside the base suddenly stopped, and Kane walked quickly into the R&D area with several team members, his combat uniform covered in dust and blood, his eyes still sharp. "The mercenaries outside have all been eliminated, and the leaders have been captured and are being interrogated. I believe it won't be long before we find the force behind them." Kane's gaze swept over Evan and Allen, his tone cold, "Evan, Allen, you are suspected of stealing core R&D data, colluding with external forces, and attacking the R&D base. Now, in the name of the combat captain, I arrest you."
Evan and Allen looked at each other, their faces full of despair. Evan suddenly came to his senses, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. He suddenly dragged Elena in front of him, pressing the energy dagger against her neck, his tone crazy: "Don't come over! If you come any closer, I'll kill her! What I can't get, you can't get either! We'll all die together!"
The situation fell into a stalemate again. Liam endured his injuries, slowly stood up, and looked at Evan firmly: "Evan, let go. You have no way out. The force behind you has been targeted, and your conspiracy has been exposed. Even if you kill Elena, nothing will change—you'll only add to your sins." His tone was calm but full of undeniable power, and the symbiotic energy in his body surged again. This time, he deliberately controlled the flow of energy, cooperating with the breathing method taught by Dr. Gray, and actually faintly suppressed the stinging pain of the collar, and the stability of the energy also improved a lot—he could clearly feel that his body was slowly adapting to the 18% activation level, and even showing signs of breakthrough.
Evan's eyes were crazy, his grip on the energy dagger tight, the tip already cutting Elena's neck, oozing a trace of blood. "No way out? I have no way out!" Evan roared, "I've lurked for so long, paid so much, just for the core data, and now I have nothing—I'm not reconciled!"
At this critical juncture, Dr. Gray suddenly walked quickly into the R&D area, holding a syringe in his hand, and said calmly to Evan: "Evan, calm down. Do you really think the force behind you will treat you sincerely? They only see you as a pawn, using your AI algorithm talent to steal our core data. Once they get the data, you'll have no value left, and at that time, they'll kill you without hesitation." Dr. Gray paused, continuing, "This syringe contains a medicine to relieve symbiote energy disorders, and it can also temporarily lift the collar suppression—Liam's physical condition is very bad now. Being suppressed by the collar for a long time, his symbiote genes have already developed slight disorders. If this continues, his body will suffer irreversible damage. If you let Elena go, I can give you this medicine, and I promise to intercede with the military for a lighter punishment."
Evan's eyes flickered, obviously moved by Dr. Gray's words. He knew that Dr. Gray was not lying. The force behind him had always been ruthless. Once he lost his value, he would definitely die. Moreover, he also knew that he was trapped and had no way to escape. Instead of dying together, it was better to seize this last straw.
Just as Evan hesitated, Liam suddenly moved—seizing the moment Evan was distracted, he rushed at Evan suddenly, the symbiotic energy at his fingertips turning into a white light, accurately hitting Evan's wrist. Evan cried out in pain, the energy dagger in his hand falling to the ground instantly. Elena took the opportunity to break free from his control and ran quickly to Liam's side. Seeing this, Kane stepped forward immediately, pressing Evan to the ground and putting on energy handcuffs; on the other side, Commissioner Marin also subdued Allen, who tried to escape, arresting him as well.
A crisis was finally completely resolved. The R&D area was in a mess—broken tablets, scattered experimental equipment, and residual energy traces all told the story of the fierce confrontation just now. Dr. Gray walked quickly to Liam's side, took out a stethoscope, and carefully checked his physical condition, his brows furrowed tightly: "Your symbiote gene disorder is getting worse. The long-term suppression of the collar has already begun to affect your nervous system and bone development. We must crack the energy spectrum of the β-7 crystal as soon as possible and remove the collar suppression, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."
Liam nodded, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, his tone calm: "I'm fine. Let's deal with the current situation first. We must find out the force behind Evan and Allen as soon as possible. Since they can find here, it means they know our R&D progress and base location very well. Maybe there are other spies lurking around us. In addition, we also need to unlock the password to the third basement laboratory as soon as possible and explore its secrets. This is crucial for us to crack the collar and promote the R&D of the brain-computer interface."
Commissioner Marin stepped forward, his seriousness remaining, but his tone softened a lot: "Liam, thank you just now. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid Allen would have succeeded. Regarding the force behind Evan and Allen, the military will launch a full investigation immediately. I believe it won't be long before we find out the truth. As for the password to the third basement laboratory, I can verify my fingerprint and unlock the USB flash drive now. However, the military knows very little about the secrets in the laboratory—we can only explore it together." Commissioner Marin paused, continuing, "In addition, the military's senior management has realized that blind monitoring and restrictions are not conducive to the progress of R&D. They have decided to relax restrictions on you, give you more autonomy, and at the same time send more military forces to protect the base's safety and assist you in promoting R&D work—after all, brain-computer interface and symbiote technology are not only related to the military's military applications, but also to the progress of human science and technology. We cannot affect the entire R&D plan because of a few spies."
Hearing this, everyone showed a hint of relief on their faces. All along, the military's excessive monitoring and restrictions had tied their hands and feet. Now that the military had relaxed restrictions and given them more autonomy, it undoubtedly cleared a major obstacle for their R&D work.
"Great! This way, we can crack the energy spectrum of the β-7 crystal more smoothly and promote the R&D of the brain-computer interface!" Elena said excitedly, holding the encrypted USB flash drive in her hand, her eyes full of expectation, "Commissioner Marin, let's unlock the USB flash drive now and see what secrets are hidden in the laboratory!"
Commissioner Marin nodded, took the USB flash drive from Elena's hand, connected it to his military tablet, and pressed his fingerprint. With a "click", the USB flash drive was successfully unlocked. The screen displayed the password to the third basement laboratory and a simple laboratory introduction—the laboratory was built ten years ago, initially as a secret base for researching cross-species gene fusion and symbiote technology. Later, it was temporarily closed due to an accident, and it stored a large amount of experimental data, gene samples, advanced experimental equipment, and even some unfinished experimental projects.
"A secret base from ten years ago?" Liam frowned, his eyes full of confusion, "If it's a base for researching cross-species gene fusion and symbiote technology, why was it closed? What exactly was that accident?"
Commissioner Marin shook his head, his tone a little solemn: "The military doesn't know the specific situation. Ten years ago, the R&D team in charge of this laboratory suddenly disappeared completely, the laboratory was forcibly closed, and all experimental data was encrypted and sealed, leaving only the password and simple introduction in this USB flash drive. The reason why the military let you explore this laboratory is to hope that you can find the truth about the disappearance of the R&D team back then, and at the same time use the equipment and data in the laboratory to promote the R&D of brain-computer interface and symbiote technology."
Everyone looked at each other, their faces full of confusion. Why did the R&D team suddenly disappear ten years ago? What secrets were hidden behind that accident? Are there any other unknown conspiracies hidden in the laboratory? Questions arose in everyone's hearts, which also filled them with curiosity and vigilance.
"No matter what happened back then, we must explore the laboratory as soon as possible." Liam said firmly, "The equipment and data in the laboratory are crucial for us to crack the collar and promote R&D. Moreover, the force behind Evan and Allen is definitely coveting the secrets in the laboratory. We must find the core data in the laboratory before them and take the initiative."
Kane nodded, his tone serious: "I agree with Liam. Next, I will readjust the base's security deployment, send more team members to guard the entrance of the laboratory to prevent anyone from sneaking in. At the same time, I will continue interrogating Evan, Allen and the captured mercenaries to find out the force behind them as soon as possible and eliminate potential threats."
"I will immediately sort out all the codes and data left by Evan, check for hidden dangers, and at the same time continue to disassemble the energy spectrum of the β-7 crystal, combined with the data in the laboratory, to find a way to crack the collar suppression as soon as possible." Elena said, her eyes full of determination. After the confrontation just now, she was even more determined to promote R&D and help Liam break free from the collar.
"I will strengthen the monitoring of Liam's physical condition, pay real-time attention to changes in his symbiote genes and nervous system, and at the same time use the equipment in the laboratory to carry out animal gene research, starting with simple mammals, and gradually promote cross-species gene fusion experiments to provide scientific theoretical support and experimental data for the improvement of Liam's physical fitness." Dr. Gray said, picking up his experimental equipment, his eyes full of rigor—he knew that the improvement of Liam's physical fitness was the foundation of all subsequent R&D and combat, and must be promoted steadily step by step.
"I will optimize the base's terminal system, strengthen network security protection to prevent spies from stealing core data again, and at the same time use the basic algorithm of the brain-computer interface to build a simple information sharing platform, and gradually realize the internal sharing of core R&D data, laying the foundation for subsequent global information sharing." Wang said, his fingers sliding quickly on the terminal, his eyes full of concentration.
Commissioner Marin looked at everyone, a hint of approval on his face: "Very good, everyone has a clear division of labor and performs their duties. The military will fully cooperate with your work and provide necessary human, material and financial support. However, I have a reminder—the situation in the laboratory is unknown, and there may be unknown dangers hidden inside. When you explore, you must be careful, do a good job in safety protection, and evacuate immediately if you encounter danger, do not rush forward."
Everyone nodded, indicating that they understood. Subsequently, everyone divided their work and started to get busy: Kane took his team members to sort out the base's security deployment and interrogate the prisoners; Elena and Wang worked together to unlock the laboratory data in the USB flash drive and sort out the codes and data left by Evan; Dr. Gray took Liam to the medical area for a detailed physical examination and prepared to carry out animal gene research; Commissioner Marin contacted the military to report the current situation, requested more support from the military, and at the same time retrieved relevant files of the laboratory ten years ago, trying to find out the truth back then.
In the medical area, Dr. Gray was conducting a detailed physical examination on Liam, and various advanced medical equipment kept flashing data. "Your symbiote gene disorder is more serious than I thought, but fortunately, there is no irreversible damage." Dr. Gray looked at the examination report, his tone serious, "In the battle just now, you forcibly condensed symbiotic energy. Although it temporarily broke through part of the collar's suppression, it also aggravated the gene disorder. You must be careful in the future, do not easily forcibly condense energy, so as not to cause greater damage to your body."
Liam nodded, his tone calm: "I see, Dr. Gray. However, I can feel that my body has changed a little in the battle just now. The flow of symbiotic energy has become smoother than before, and the stinging pain of the collar has also eased a little—do you think this means that my body is slowly adapting to the 18% activation level, and even showing signs of breakthrough?"
Dr. Gray's eyes lit up, carefully checking Liam's physical data, a hint of surprise on his face: "That's right! Your symbiote genes are gradually adapting to your body. Although the adaptation speed is slow, there has been obvious progress. Moreover, your bone density and muscle strength have also improved a little. This may be because you forcibly condensed symbiotic energy in the battle, stimulating the development of bones and muscles—this is a good start for us to promote the improvement of physical fitness in the future."
Hearing this, a hint of relief also appeared on Liam's face. All along, the suppression of the collar has prevented his physical fitness and symbiote power from being fully exerted. Now that his body has made such progress, it has undoubtedly given him great confidence. "Dr. Gray, let's carry out animal gene research as soon as possible." Liam said firmly, "I want to improve my physical fitness and crack the collar's suppression as soon as possible, so that I can better protect my comrades, promote R&D work, and respond to various dangers in the future."
Dr. Gray nodded, his tone rigorous: "Okay, I have prepared a preliminary experimental plan. We will start with the mice in the laboratory, extract the mice's gene samples, combine them with your symbiote genes, conduct simple gene fusion experiments, and observe whether the physical fitness and vitality of the gene-fused mice have been significantly improved. If the experiment is smooth, we will gradually promote it and try cross-species gene fusion. For example, fuse the speed genes of cheetahs, the strength genes of elephants, the camouflage genes of chameleons with your symbiote genes, gradually unlock your genetic potential, improve your bone density, muscle strength, skin toughness, and even achieve the ability of local regeneration."
"Local regeneration?" Liam's eyes lit up, his tone full of expectation, "That means, if I get hurt in the future, I can recover from the wound by myself without relying on medical equipment?"
"Theoretically, that's the case." Dr. Gray nodded, "However, the ability of local regeneration requires very complex gene fusion technology, and it also has very high requirements for your physical function and symbiote adaptability. It cannot be achieved overnight. We need to take it step by step and promote the experiment steadily, not rush for quick success. Otherwise, it is likely to cause gene mutation and irreversible damage to your body."
Liam nodded, his tone firm: "I understand, I will cooperate with your experiment patiently and never rush for quick success."
At the same time, Elena and Wang had unlocked most of the laboratory data in the USB flash drive and were carefully sorting it out and researching it. The data in the laboratory was richer than they imagined. It not only contained a lot of cross-species gene fusion experimental data, symbiote technology R&D files, but also operation methods and design drawings of some advanced experimental equipment, and even a preliminary plan for brain-computer interface AI R&D—this plan was much more advanced than the brain-computer interface R&D plan they were currently promoting. It mentioned using AI algorithms to build a global information sharing platform to realize real-time sharing of excellent technologies and materials from all over the world, providing more support for R&D work.
"Unbelievable! This brain-computer interface AI R&D plan is so advanced!" Elena said excitedly, her fingers sliding quickly on the tablet, her eyes full of surprise, "Look, it says here that using brain-computer interface AI can not only realize the internal sharing of core R&D data, but also connect scientific research institutions, enterprises and laboratories around the world, collect excellent technology and material information from all over the world in real time, automatically screen out the content useful for our R&D, and transmit it to us synchronously—in this way, we don't have to spend a lot of time and energy looking for technologies and materials, and the R&D progress can be greatly improved!"
Wang also showed a surprised smile, carefully studying the plan, his tone excited: "Moreover, this plan also mentions using AI algorithms to optimize the adaptability between the brain-computer interface and the symbiote, improve the control stability and response speed of the brain-computer interface, and even use AI to assist Liam in controlling the flow of symbiotic energy and relieving the suppression of the collar—this is great news for Liam and our entire R&D team!"
"That's right!" Elena nodded, her tone firm, "Now, we will promote the R&D of brain-computer interface AI according to this plan. First, build a simple internal information sharing platform to realize the sharing of core data within our team; then, gradually optimize the AI algorithm, try to connect external scientific research institutions, and collect excellent technology and material information; finally, use AI to assist Liam in controlling symbiotic energy, and at the same time crack the energy spectrum of the β-7 crystal to remove the collar's suppression."
Wang nodded, his tone focused: "Okay, I will start optimizing the terminal system now, build an internal information sharing platform, and cooperate with you to promote the R&D of brain-computer interface AI. However, there is a problem—building a global information sharing platform requires a lot of funds and technical support, and it also needs to be recognized by scientific research institutions, enterprises and laboratories around the world. The difficulty is very high. I am afraid it is difficult for us to achieve it with our current strength alone."
Elena frowned, her tone a little solemn: "You're right, this problem is really tricky. We don't have a lot of funds and technical support at present—the military will provide some support, but it's definitely far from enough. Moreover, scientific research institutions, enterprises and laboratories around the world each have their own core technologies and secrets. It is really difficult to gain their recognition and realize information sharing."
Just as the two were at a loss, Commissioner Marin suddenly walked in with a smile on his face: "You don't have to worry about funds and technical support, nor about the construction of the global information sharing platform—just now, the military's senior management sent me a message. Mr. Anderson, the world's richest man, has learned about our R&D plan and said that he is willing to fully support our R&D work, provide sufficient funds and advanced technical support, and at the same time use his contacts and influence to coordinate scientific research institutions, enterprises and laboratories around the world to assist us in building a global information sharing platform."
"Mr. Anderson? The world's richest man?" Elena and Wang looked at each other, their faces full of incredible smiles, "Why is he suddenly willing to support our R&D work? We have never had any contact with him."
Commissioner Marin smiled, his tone calm: "Mr. Anderson has always paid close attention to the progress of human science and technology, especially brain-computer interface and symbiote technology. He believes that these technologies can not only change the future of humanity, but also bring new opportunities for global technological development. Moreover, his son suffers from a congenital nervous system disease and has been paralyzed in bed all year round. He hopes that our brain-computer interface technology can cure his son and make him stand up again—that is the main reason why he is willing to support our R&D work."
Hearing this, a relieved smile appeared on Elena and Wang's faces. "So that's it." Elena nodded, her tone excited, "With Mr. Anderson's funds, technical support and contacts, it will be much smoother for us to build a global information sharing platform and promote the R&D of brain-computer interface AI! Moreover, if our brain-computer interface technology can really cure Mr. Anderson's son, it will also be a good thing."
"That's right." Commissioner Marin nodded, "Mr. Anderson has sent his personal assistant to our base, and he is expected to arrive tomorrow. At that time, his personal assistant will connect with us, negotiate specific cooperation matters, provide funds and technical support, and assist us in promoting R&D work and the construction of the global information sharing platform."
"Great!" Wang said excitedly, "This way, we will have no worries and can devote ourselves to R&D work wholeheartedly!"
Elena nodded, her eyes full of determination: "That's right, we must seize this opportunity to accelerate the R&D of brain-computer interface AI, build a global information sharing platform, crack the energy spectrum of the β-7 crystal, help Liam break free from the collar's suppression, improve his physical fitness, and at the same time explore the secrets of the third basement laboratory, find out the truth about the disappearance of the R&D team back then, and respond to the potential threats of the force behind Evan and Allen."
At the same time, Kane was interrogating Evan in the interrogation room. Evan was wearing energy handcuffs, sitting on the interrogation chair, his face pale, his eyes full of despair. "Evan, tell the truth honestly. What is the background of the force behind you? Why do you want to steal our core R&D data? Why do you want to attack our base?" Kane's tone was cold, his eyes sharply looking at Evan, as if he wanted to see through him.
Evan lowered his head, remained silent for a long time, then slowly raised his head, his tone desperate: "If I tell you, can you spare my life? Can you guarantee that you will not hurt my family?"
Kane frowned, his tone calm: "As long as you tell the truth honestly and say everything, I can intercede with the military for a lighter punishment, and guarantee that your family will not be harmed in any way. But if you insist on not saying it, you will bear the consequences—you should know that the military's methods are far harsher than you imagine."
Evan took a deep breath, a painful expression appeared on his face, and he slowly opened his mouth: "The force behind me is called the 'Shadow Organization'. This organization was established five years ago. It has gathered a large number of top scientists, mercenaries and spies, and its power is very large, spreading all over the world. The purpose of the organization is to steal top technologies from all over the world, control core technologies, and then control the global technological pattern, and even rule the world."
"Shadow Organization?" Kane frowned, his eyes full of vigilance, "We have never heard of this organization. Where is their headquarters? Who is the leader of the organization?"
"I don't know." Evan shook his head, his tone helpless, "The Shadow Organization's confidentiality work is very good. I am just a small role in the organization, responsible for stealing your core R&D data. I don't know where the organization's headquarters is, nor who the leader of the organization is. I only know that there are many spies like me in the organization, lurking in scientific research institutions, enterprises and the military around the world, ready to steal core technologies at any time."
Kane's eyes became even colder: "Then tell me, why do you want to steal our core R&D data? Why do you want to attack our base?"
"Because your brain-computer interface and symbiote technology are currently the most advanced technologies in the world. The leader of the organization is very covetous of these technologies. He wants to use these technologies to transform mercenaries, build a powerful army of symbiote warriors, and at the same time use brain-computer interface AI to control global information, and then realize the goal of ruling the world." Evan's tone was full of fear, "This attack on the base was an order from the organization. The purpose is to seize your core R&D data, β-7 crystal fragments and the password to the third basement laboratory, and at the same time kill you and Liam to eliminate the threat of our R&D team."
"Anything else?" Kane pressed, "Does the Shadow Organization have any other conspiracies? Are they still lurking spies elsewhere?"
Evan thought for a while, then slowly opened his mouth: "That's all I know. However, I heard that the Shadow Organization has also planted spies beside the military and Mr. Anderson. The purpose is to monitor the movements of the military and Mr. Anderson, and be ready to steal our R&D data and the technical support provided by Mr. Anderson at any time. Moreover, the leader of the organization has issued an order. If I fail this mission, a backup plan will be activated, and more powerful spies and mercenaries will be sent to attack the base and seize the core data—their backup plan will be activated soon, you must be careful."
Kane's face suddenly became solemn. The power of the Shadow Organization was far larger than they imagined, and they had also planted spies beside the military and Mr. Anderson—which meant that their R&D work and every move were under the monitoring of the Shadow Organization, and the subsequent dangers were far more serious than they imagined.
"Are you telling the truth?" Kane's tone was cold, "Did the Shadow Organization really plant spies beside the military and Mr. Anderson?"
"I'm not lying, everything I said is true." Evan nodded, his tone eager, "I just want to survive, I have no reason to lie to you. You must be careful. The spies of the Shadow Organization are very good at disguising and are hard to find. They may launch an attack and seize the core data at any time."
Kane fell silent for a moment, his tone serious: "Okay, I believe you. I will immediately report this news to the military and Liam, strengthen the base's security deployment, investigate the spies lurking around us, and prepare to respond to the Shadow Organization's backup plan." After speaking, Kane turned around and walked out of the interrogation room, his expression becoming more and more solemn—he knew that a greater crisis was quietly brewing. The spies of the Shadow Organization were lurking beside them, ready to launch an attack at any time, and they must prepare as soon as possible to respond to this unknown danger.
Night fell, and the lights of the abandoned military base illuminated the dark night sky. Liam stood on the open space of the base, looking up at the night sky. The β-7 energy collar around his neck still emitted a faint blue light, and the stinging pain had eased a lot. He could clearly feel that his body was slowly improving, the flow of symbiotic energy was becoming smoother and smoother, and his bone density and muscle strength had also improved a little—which filled him with confidence in future R&D and battles.
Elena walked to Liam's side, with a smile on her face, and handed him a tablet: "Liam, look, these are the laboratory data we sorted out, as well as the brain-computer interface AI R&D plan. With Mr. Anderson's funds, technical support and contacts, we can soon build an internal information sharing platform, promote the R&D of brain-computer interface AI, and at the same time carry out animal gene research to improve your physical fitness. In addition, Commissioner Marin has unlocked the password to the third basement laboratory. Tomorrow, we can enter the laboratory and explore its secrets."
Liam took the tablet and looked carefully, a hint of relief on his face: "Great, Elena, thank you for your hard work. With these data and plans, our R&D work will be much smoother. Moreover, Mr. Anderson's support has also solved our financial and technical problems—I believe it won't be long before we can crack the collar's suppression, achieve a breakthrough in brain-computer interface AI, build a global information sharing platform, and improve my physical fitness."
Elena nodded, her eyes full of determination: "That's right, we definitely can. However, Kane just sent a message. Evan has confessed that the force behind him is called the 'Shadow Organization', which is very powerful. Moreover, they have also planted spies beside the military and Mr. Anderson, who may launch an attack and seize the core data at any time—we must be careful and make preparations to respond."
Liam's eyes suddenly turned cold, and a faint white light appeared in the symbiotic energy at his fingertips: "Shadow Organization… No matter how powerful they are, no matter where they are lurking, as long as they dare to provoke us, covet our core R&D data, or hurt my comrades, I will never let them go." He paused, then continued, "Tomorrow, while we are exploring the laboratory, we must also strengthen the base's security deployment, investigate the spies lurking around us, and prepare to respond to the Shadow Organization's attack. In addition, Dr. Gray's animal gene research must be launched as soon as possible. I want to improve my physical fitness and unlock my genetic potential as soon as possible, so that I can better respond to various dangers in the future."
Elena nodded, her tone firm: "Okay, I will arrange everything. However, I have another question—the third basement laboratory was built ten years ago. The R&D team back then suddenly disappeared completely. What secrets are hidden behind that accident? Could there be other unknown dangers hidden in the laboratory? Could it be related to the Shadow Organization?"
Liam frowned, his eyes full of confusion: "I don't know. However, I can feel that there must be many unknown secrets hidden in the third basement laboratory. The disappearance of the R&D team back then was definitely not a simple accident. Moreover, the Shadow Organization is so covetous of the secrets in the laboratory. Perhaps the disappearance of the R&D team back then was closely related to the Shadow Organization."
"No matter what, we must enter the laboratory tomorrow and find out the truth." Elena said firmly, "Only by finding out the truth back then and controlling the secrets in the laboratory can we better respond to the threat of the Shadow Organization and promote our R&D work."
Liam nodded, looking up at the night sky, his eyes full of determination. He knew that the road ahead was destined to be full of dangers and challenges—the threat of the Shadow Organization, lurking spies, the secrets of the laboratory, the suppression of the collar, the difficulties in brain-computer interface and physical fitness improvement, as well as the intervention of the military and the richest man. Various forces were intertwined, forming a huge net that trapped them tightly.
But he did not flinch at all, nor did he feel any fear. He had comrades fighting side by side, firm beliefs, constantly improving strength, and the support of Mr. Anderson and the military—he believed that as long as they worked together, performed their duties, steadily promoted R&D work, improved their own strength, investigated potential threats, and responded to the Shadow Organization's attacks, they would definitely be able to solve all problems, unlock all secrets, break free from the collar's suppression, achieve breakthroughs in brain-computer interface and symbiote technology, build a global information sharing platform, and change the future of humanity.
At that moment, the β-7 energy collar around Liam's neck suddenly emitted a strange red light, resonating strongly with the direction of the third basement laboratory. A powerful energy fluctuation came from the direction of the laboratory, sweeping the entire base in an instant. Liam's face changed, he subconsciously clenched his fists, and the symbiotic energy in his body surged wildly, as if stimulated by this powerful energy fluctuation—this energy fluctuation was both familiar and unfamiliar, mixed with a trace of genetic breath similar to his symbiote, and a trace of strange dark energy, which made people shudder.
"What's going on? Where is this energy fluctuation coming from?" Elena's face changed, her tone full of shock, and she subconsciously grabbed Liam's arm.
Liam took a deep breath, endured the discomfort in his body, looked firmly in the direction of the third basement laboratory, his tone solemn: "This energy fluctuation is coming from the direction of the third basement laboratory, and my collar has a strong resonance with this energy fluctuation—there must be something hidden in the laboratory, and this thing is definitely not simple."
At that moment, the base's terminal suddenly issued a rapid alarm. Wang's voice, a little anxious, came from the terminal: "Mr. Liam, Miss Elena, it's not good! A powerful energy barrier suddenly appeared at the entrance of the third basement laboratory, which cannot be opened! Moreover, strange noises and unknown biological signals are coming from the laboratory, suspected of unknown dangers approaching!"
Unknown energy barrier, strange noises, unknown biological signals—bad news came one after another. Liam and Elena looked at each other, their faces full of solemn expressions. They knew that the secrets in the third basement laboratory were far more complex than they imagined, and behind that accident hidden for ten years, there might be a huge conspiracy.
What made them even more uneasy was that the spies of the Shadow Organization were still lurking beside them, ready to launch an attack at any time; the Shadow Organization's backup plan was also about to be activated, and greater dangers were quietly brewing. And the unknown dangers in the third basement laboratory suddenly appeared—they fell into a new crisis.
Liam clenched his fists, and the symbiotic energy in his body surged again, his eyes full of determination. No matter how many dangers were ahead, no matter what secrets were hidden in the laboratory, no matter how terrible the Shadow Organization's conspiracy was, he would never flinch. He would lead his comrades to face difficulties head-on, solve all problems, respond to all dangers, and find out all the truth—and the unknown creatures in the third basement laboratory, that strange energy fluctuation, and that accident hidden for ten years would gradually lift their mysterious veil in the subsequent exploration. What he didn't know was that the Shadow spy lurking beside the military and Mr. Anderson had already quietly acted. A conspiracy targeting the core R&D data and laboratory secrets was quietly unfolding, but they knew nothing about it…