nucmednet Chapter 394 Humans, No Longer Humans
Chapter 394 Humans, No Longer Humans
United Nations Office for Scientific Research and Development and Heritage Technology Development - Antarctic Excavation Division.
At the Tower of Babel—Christoff Point, the heavy airlock slowly opened, and the external energy access device found in the tower itself was activated for the first time, opening up the underground facilities that were deeply buried by the ice. After the data matrix inside the tower was excavated for rescue, several key underground facilities were marked, the first of which was Laboratory IV, named "Christoff Point".
The newly formed research team, dressed in heavy winter protective clothing, stepped into the passageway, marveling at the relatively intact structure and facilities that had survived countless years—the Antarctic Heritage Excavation Site, also known as the "Tower of Babel." For these post-human beings who are entering the space age, it is undoubtedly an instruction manual guiding them step by step towards space.
The relatively well-preserved main control room, database, lifting system, and terrain-adaptive structural system within this colossal tower provide scientists with samples of key technologies.
Every structure and every piece of metal here contains boundless protection. Multi-layer composite material technology and ceramic steel technology are guiding scholars step by step.
For the first time in tens of thousands of years, Laboratory IV welcomed guests. After the instruments were confirmed to be safe, a few people stepped into this tomb. Some of the deformed passages still retained their appearance from tens of thousands of years ago. Due to the low temperature, most of the objects were well preserved. After the external power was connected, the damaged and malfunctioning life support system, according to the lowest level of emergency logic, mobilized all available gas handling systems to inject a nitrogen-oxygen mixture suitable for human survival into the interior.
"Turn on the spotlight. Gas detection passed. You can remove your breathing mask."
A slightly youthful voice came from behind Vera—she removed the mask she had worn to protect herself from the extreme cold, revealing her face—she held a staff in one hand and a tablet in the other.
Today, while "magic" has progressed slowly compared to the rapidly advancing natural sciences that can draw upon the legacy of previous civilizations, it is still far superior to what it was decades ago. Computer-aided simulations of spellcasting logic and processes allow everyone to use magic quickly, and the global shared magical language system (magical language compiler) that was subsequently established after the "Inscription" system was opened to Alice has taken magic to the next level.
"Unfold the tripod and set up the etching environment."
The "staff," or more accurately, a magical aid device, is equipped with numerous interfaces. Thanks to the development of modern science, the staff itself has become multifunctional, and the etching system, a human "magical compiler," has made in-depth development of magic possible.
The long stick in his hand was split into three parts to form a tripod supporting the top layer of equipment. The magical anti-gravity device hummed slightly as it lifted the core etching device—the silicon-based magic crystal processor.
Vera lowered the black object, about the size of a battery, that was hanging behind her and connected the wires to her staff. In fact, this magic-electric dual-use UPS device was a newly developed product, equipped with a high-purity array of magic crystals and a newly developed magic-electric inverter.
The most important aspect of setting up the inscription environment is executing the magical program compiled by the mage, such as—
"The transmission beacon has been set up. Test, test, execute the transmission procedure."
In areas rich in magical energy, the magical coordinates of that area are compiled so that they can be connected to another coordinate. Such teleportation is extremely costly, but the benefits are also quite obvious.
After a slight tremor, a beam of light was quickly projected from the magical device in front of the staff, and then a trailer appeared from the light.
"The device has been transmitted, and the transmission procedure has been proven to be feasible."
Vera smiled slightly. The feasibility of this procedure meant that she could find Alice whenever she wanted!
However, this program has very high requirements for the equipment, requiring not only high computing power but also high energy. She looked closely at her tripod-shaped staff—the internal overheat alarm occupied the entire interface, and a small tank of liquid nitrogen stored inside was executing a cooling program.
The members of the expedition team were unloading equipment from the trailer, and one of them patted Vera on the shoulder.
"Team leader, there are some things you need to take a look at."
Vera nodded, glanced at the staff whose entire component was smoking, and followed the group member.
It should be said that the entire interior of Laboratory IV is relatively well preserved. The ice that formed on the walls has frozen a lot of information, including formulas that researchers jotted down tens of thousands of years ago—the notes can still be faintly discerned through the ice.
Inside, several researchers were staring intently at an object—through the dim light, Vera saw a figure curled up in a chair.
It was a mummified corpse, a well-preserved, peacefully deceased mummified corpse—before him, within a metal structure, stood a stone tablet.
"Don't move anything, protect the scene, and take photos for documentation."
Several expedition members nodded and were about to take out their equipment when Vera felt a chill run down her spine. She walked into a half-open door on the side as if possessed, and was then shocked by several objects.
If a person is no longer a person, if a person no longer has two legs and two arms, and a body supported by a neck, can these people still be called people?
Vera gazed at the "person" in front of her, or rather, the "creature" composed of parts of a "person".
From its appearance, this creature does not resemble a human at all. It has two large, short, and thick legs, a deformed head, and two thin, long arms that grow out from between its head and body.
But every part of it shows that it was taken from "humans" and shaped like this.
A few days later, Alice received a message from Vera—the global infinite network built by the Ocas System and the Engraving System was accelerating the planet Ai's entry into the information age, and the first internet revolution, which started randomly, was changing the world.
This time, the changes were more obvious, faster, and more significant than those on Earth, to the point that even Alice didn't notice. Due to the characteristics of the "Inscription" system, the magical BBS forum built upon this system first stirred up a storm in the magical world.
"A message from Vera... Ah, pre-human mummies discovered in Antarctica?"
Alice looked at little Alice, who could read emails without any communication devices; her eyes were gleaming slightly.
Raffarin Lo appeared before her, albeit as a virtual avatar.
“I recognize him, Alice. I just didn’t realize that this planet is so important to Earth.”
Alice shook her head in confusion, and the latter winked at Little Alice, turning off the holographic projection.
Then, Alice saw a flash before her eyes—a request from the top-secret communication channel with administrator privileges of the "Engraving" system.
“Alright, Alice, this is information left behind by the UN Top Secret Operations Bureau during the Golden Age. As someone I trust, you are also entitled to know it.”
Alice nodded.
"Alice, you must always hold to one idea—that humans are upright beings with two legs, two arms, and a head connected by a neck."
Raffarin Lo said.
"Tens of thousands of years ago, the direct killing of humans was not only the means of the enemy, but also the deception and denial of 'humanity'."
"Our enemies committed inhumane atrocities against the human civilians in our occupied territories, turning humans into something else that was no longer human."