Chapter 351 Investigation (6)
The sound of flower buds echoed in the greenhouse with an unusual solemnity and heaviness.
After listening to Hualei's explanation, Feiying's expression was still a little confused and puzzled.
She scratched her hair gently, her eyes filled with confusion.
As a person of action, she is more accustomed to facing problems directly and solving them rather than thinking deeply about their complexities and implications.
"But......"
There was a hint of hesitation and uncertainty in Feiying's voice:
"If it's murder, it should be easy to find out, right? After all, the scale is so large, and the scrap metal recycling yard should have a lot of monitoring and recording systems. In such an advanced mechanical city, how could such a thing not leave any clues?"
Her question was simple, but it got to the heart of the matter.
In a mechanical capital known for its precision and efficiency, why did such a large-scale abnormal incident happen?
Why can’t the cause and the person responsible be found quickly?
When Jasmine heard Feiying's question, the expression on her face became more serious and solemn.
She took a deep breath, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, a mixture of worry, alertness and some indescribable uneasiness.
"Can't find out."
Jasmine's answer was brief and direct, with a rare coldness and tension in her voice. "It's precisely because I can't find out that I say it's a big deal."
She paused for a moment to let this fact sink in, then added:
“For the Mechanical City, any abnormality will be recorded and analyzed by the system.
Generally, small-scale incidents will be handled by grassroots systems, but the priority of handling such abnormal incidents involving a large number of mechanical life forms will be greatly increased.
It is for this reason that this message was uploaded to the Central Tower and then synchronized to the Master of All Machines, that is, me now."
"and."
Jasmine continued, her eyes becoming sharper. "Not only did this incident not leave any traceable clues, but even the backup data of the destroyed mechanical lives was erased. This is unprecedented in the history of the Mechanical City."
After listening to Jasmine's explanation, Feiying frowned even more tightly.
"But Jasmine..."
There was a hint of hesitation and confusion in Feiying's voice:
"Although I sympathize with those mechanical puppets, after all, I am a puppet myself, but this is not something we caused."
"It shouldn't have any impact on us, right?"
When Jasmine heard Feiying's question, her expression became more serious and solemn.
She realized that Feiying had not fully understood the seriousness of the matter and the possible consequences it might bring.
As a person who is used to thinking carefully, Jasmine has begun to analyze the various possible impacts of this incident on their plans.
"You're wrong, Feiying." Jasmine explained calmly, "Because of this incident, the Mechanical City will soon be under martial law. All entrances and exits will be strictly monitored, and all abnormal activities will be investigated and cleared."
Her eyes grew sharper and more concerned, and her voice dropped.
"By that time, Xiaolei's experiment on the Flower of Life will definitely be affected."
"Although the sky garden we are in now is relatively hidden and safe, it is still within the scope of the Mechanical City."
"Once the whole city is under martial law, you will be the first one to be caught and dealt with."
"That will inevitably lead to unnecessary conflicts."
Jasmine's explanation was so detailed and serious that one couldn't help but feel the urgency and danger of the matter.
After listening to Jasmine's explanation, Hualei's eyes flashed with understanding and vigilance.
Although she is young, her understanding and analytical abilities are far beyond those of ordinary people.
She quickly grasped the crux of the problem and began thinking about solutions.
"So, Jasmine needs to find the real culprit next, and then she can't accompany me to do the experiment, right?"
"If we can't find the real culprit, our experiment will face greater risks and difficulties when the whole city is under martial law."
Jasmine nodded.
"Yes, Xiaolei."
There was a rare gentleness and affirmation in Jasmine's voice.
"I need to use my current identity and authority as the Lord of All Machines to find out the truth as soon as possible and find out the real culprit behind this."
"Only in this way can we avoid the Mechanical City from falling into a complete martial law and ensure that your experiment can continue."
When Hualei heard Jasmine's answer, her face did not show much disappointment or worry.
"I understand, Sister Jasmine."
"In this old dream, you go and do what you need to do. You don't have to stay here all the time to handle my affairs. And even without your help, I will continue to practice and study here to improve my control over the Flower of Life as much as possible."
After saying that, Hualei turned her gaze to the death fairy Xiaohei standing beside her.
Xiao Hei was still holding the reluctant little black cat, standing in the corner of the greenhouse.
"If you want to find out the reason, take Xiao Hei with you."
Hualei suddenly suggested, with a natural trust and expectation in her voice:
"Xiao Hei is the controller of the power of death. Logically speaking, he should be more sensitive to this aspect."
Her advice sounded reasonable and full of a childlike intuition and insight.
In Hua Lei's opinion, if there is someone who can perceive and understand those destroyed mechanical lives, then the Death Fairy Xiao Hei is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.
When Xiao Hei heard this suggestion, an obvious resistance and reluctance appeared on his face.
She frowned slightly, and a trace of trouble and hesitation flashed in her eyes, as if she was thinking about a difficult question.
"I......"
Xiao Hei's voice was low and hesitant, with a kind of resistance that was hard to conceal.
"I didn't say I wanted to help..."
Her words were full of excuses and evasions, like a child who was unwilling to participate in an activity and tried to find various excuses to escape.
however.
Just as she was about to continue to refuse, her eyes inadvertently met Hualei's eyes.
Hualei's eyes were full of expectation and pleading.
That eager, pitiful expression is like a puppy longing for its owner to take it out to play.
Those clear and sincere eyes seemed to have a kind of magic that made it difficult to refuse the request and expectation contained in them.
When Xiao Hei saw Hua Lei's eyes, he was obviously stunned for a moment, and the resistance on his face was gradually replaced by helplessness and compromise.
She sighed softly, her shoulders drooping slightly, as if she had admitted defeat.
"All right......"
Xiao Hei finally compromised, with a kind of helplessness and compromise in his voice that was difficult to conceal:
"If you think I can help, I'll come along."
"But I can't guarantee that I can find any useful clues."
Her consent was grudging but sincere.
The helplessness of being defeated by Hualei's eyes and the final decision to help both showed a kind of tenderness and concern hidden under the indifferent appearance.
When Hua Lei saw that Xiao Hei agreed, a bright smile immediately broke out on her face, and her eyes sparkled with victory and joy.
"Thank you, Xiao Hei!"
Hualei's voice was filled with genuine gratitude and joy, "With you coming with me, I believe these problems will not be a problem!"
Xiao Hei turned his head away and said nothing.
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The recycling plant in the Mechanical City is a huge metal structure. The towering walls and intricate pipe system make the entire building look like a huge mechanical monster.
The air was filled with the smell of metal and machine oil, occasionally mixed with the hum of electric current, creating a cold and unfamiliar atmosphere.
Jasmine, Xiao Hei and the disguised Feiying appeared at the entrance of the recycling plant.
Feiying wore a large cloak that covered her puppet joints, concealing her true identity as much as possible.
Xiao Hei maintained her usual indifferent expression, her long black hair and pale skin standing out in this metal-dominated environment.
Jasmine, on the other hand, stood up straight, displaying an innate dignity and confidence, as if this huge recycling plant was her territory.
As soon as I stepped into the gate of the recycling plant, a tall robot doll came towards me.
This robot doll is silver-white all over, with a simple and exquisite design and no excessive expressions on its face.
But the optical sensors in her eyes flashed a cold light, as if they could see through everything.
Its movements are smooth and precise, without any unnecessary swings or pauses, demonstrating the efficiency and precision unique to mechanical life.
"Welcome, great Lord of All Machines."
The robot's voice was steady and respectful, with a programmed respect and obedience:
"We have preserved the scene of the incident in accordance with your instructions. Please allow me to lead you there."
Its sound echoed in the empty recycling plant hall, the metallic tone particularly clear in the cold air.
Then, its optical sensor scanned Feiying behind Jasmine. The scanning method was both precise and cold, just like a machine analyzing data.
The robot's eyes flickered slightly, as if it was performing some kind of data comparison or analysis.
Then her head tilted slightly, expressing a programmed look of confusion and alertness.
Just when it was about to say something, Jasmine decisively stepped forward and stood in front of Feiying.
"Okay, go and do your thing."
Jasmine's voice was calm and authoritative, leaving no room for negotiation:
"Leave the massacre to me. You just need to tell me the exact location, and I'll handle the rest myself."
Her attitude was firm and unquestionable, like a leader accustomed to issuing orders.
In this mechanical city dominated by rules and order, authority is the most direct and effective weapon.
The robot was silent for a moment, seemingly processing this sudden command internally.
The light in her eyes flickered slightly for a few seconds, then returned to its previous stability.
"Ok."
The robot puppet finally responded, with no change in the respect in his voice. "The scene of the incident is located in the B-7 area, the third floor, storage unit 12-F. There are mechanical life remains there. According to your instructions, we did not clean up or move any of them."
After saying this, the robot bowed.
Then he turned and walked away, his steps still steady and precise, without any hesitation or question.
Follow the program's operating rules.
The massacre happened because Chi Chi couldn't find the problem.
Therefore, it has been uploaded to the Central Tower, and the Lord of All Machines will personally decide the matter.
Therefore, in this matter, the order of the Lord of All Machines is absolute. There is no need to question it, just execute it.
Seeing the robot doll leave, Feiying finally breathed a sigh of relief, and an expression mixed with surprise and joy appeared on her face.