Chapter 1761: Chapter 1759: The Key
“Staircase,” the main structural component used for connecting different areas within the Control Bureau.
Guided by [Headless], everyone stepped into the entrance marked as staircase No. 9.
The staircase structure resembles that of the main building of the Secret Language Knight Order, like the ‘Penrose Stairs’, but with even deeper dimensional extensions here.
As long as these dimensional staircases function as connecting components, no matter how vast the Control Bureau might become, distance isn’t an issue.
It saves time and facilitates the security and management of each area.
If I’m not mistaken, the main control room should be able to alter, seal, or even erase these staircases… to handle crises of Out of control individuals escaping.
When Han Dong stepped onto the staircase, the bracelet vibrated,
‘Detected the individual has entered the [Shallow Layer – Staircase], full automation navigation has been activated, please select the area you wish to navigate to.’
The areas accessible from staircase No. 9 were all projected.
Including the pre-management zone, scheduling divisions (No. 1~10), data diversion processing departments, etc.
Among them, “Management Area (Shallow Layer)” and “Main Axial Room” were highlighted in blue.
“Shallow Layer? Are we currently on the outermost layer of B.B.C?
What does Main Axial Room mean…”
Han Dong curiously clicked on the panel, and the database embedded within the bracelet immediately popped up the corresponding explanation.
[Main Axial Room – Layer Transition]
The Black Tower Management Bureau divides its interior into shallow, middle, and deep layers through “layer degree”, completely isolating different levels using Subspace Technology.
The Main Axial Room is the only area for cross-layer transitions.
Note: Except for the director, one must obtain the direct permission from the current layer zone’s total in charge to acquire a one-time “rotation key” for cross-layer transitions.
“Oh? Is there an even more advanced transportation component than the spatial staircase?
It seems our primary visit is to the “Deep Layer”. Let’s go! Find the head of the Shallow Layer area to get the key.”
“Management Area (Shallow Layer)”
A black, gigantic regular hexagonal room, with a total height of over six hundred meters.
The employees all stepped on a kind of “anti-gravity disc,” floating in different areas of the wall, controlling the embedded computer systems in the wall, handling various affairs with maximum efficiency.
Although the True Demon Eye is still in its gestation period, Han Dong can already see more than before.
After scanning here, no anomalies were found.
‘At least from what I see here, it’s stable… doesn’t seem like the Out of control has penetrated the shallow layer yet?’
Just as Han Dong was puzzled by the stability here.
A slender figure slowly descended from the top. Its height reached over three meters, yet it was thin as a bamboo pole.
With only a few sparse hairs on top, drooping eye bags, and multi-layered saggy skin, it clearly showed signs of long-term lack of sleep.
Unlike the employees dressed in suits, this person wore a straight black long robe with gold lines resembling chips flowing on the surface.
“Friends from the “Inspection Group,” hello! I am Riegel Tillie, the chief head of the Shallow Layer area.
I have arranged for subordinates to organize data from the past month and abnormal parameter reports, compiling them for your inspection within five minutes.”
“Hmm.”
Han Dong also pretended to act as a typical inspection group member, without rushing to request the “Main Shaft Key.”
During this short waiting time, Han Dong also contacted the Count within his body, with the right arm having evolved several dog nose structures:
‘Count, did you smell anything?’
‘Like what you explored, except these guys haven’t bathed for a long time, with some odor… everything else seems normal. Even using the first chapter of the Seven-Cryptical-Books-of-Hsan, I’ve found no anomalies.’
‘Hmm… Count, get some rest.’
‘Rest, my ass!
Knowing there’re significant problems here, yet we’re seeing stability… it’s too weird! Besides, these folks are all working normally, but seem completely unaware of any issues.’
‘I’ll find the problem…’
At this moment, a stack of documents with a thickness reaching exactly 7.8 meters was placed before Han Dong and the others.
Initially expecting to spend a lot of time reviewing them.
Unexpectedly.
A series of eyes directly connected to Han Dong’s brain rapidly grew on the surface of the suit,
these eyes, equipped with perspective and analytical capabilities, conducted section-by-section reviews of the documents, extracting effective information, and feeding it back to the brain for analysis.
It took less than ten minutes to finish reading.
Han Dong even mimicked how professors present scientific research, using highly specialized terminology to evaluate a month’s work and expressed affirmation.
“Keep it up, your work is well-done… By the way! Chief Riegel, putting the data aside, from your perspective, how do you think the current situation of B.B.C is?”
Han Dong thought the question might embarrass the chief of the shallow layer.
Surprisingly, the other party answered without hesitation:
“Quite stable, without any issues.
The risks currently occurring within the Containment Tower are all controlled within acceptable ranges… I’m sure you saw the monthly stability rating as ‘Excellent’ in the reports.”
Since Han Dong was not a real inspection group member, with such a straightforward answer, he smoothly steered the topic elsewhere.
“Hmm, next we’ll head to the deeper layers for inspection, you’ll need to provide the “rotation key.”
However, this topic made Chief Riegel show a puzzled expression.
“Rotation key?
By rights, an inspection group acknowledged by the director, like yourselves, should be carrying it with you, shouldn’t you?”
Han Dong naturally fabricated a reason: “The Black Tower is currently conducting a safety assessment of B.B.C, and we need to obtain the key directly from you.”
“Oh↑↓, that’s the case!
Please let one of you come with me, as such an important thing as the “rotation key” is usually sealed in the deep area.”
“I’ll go.
Sally, stay here with the Headless old brother, don’t wander around.”
Before leaving, Han Dong earnestly instructed Sally, also making a “shoulder patting” gesture.
At the same time,
The Headless old brother also made a “shoulder patting” gesture, indicating Han Dong should be careful.
…
Rumble!
Following Chief Riegel, Han Dong arrived at a hundred meters high black wall.
Placing his palm at a fixed spot on the wall, rotating the wrist 720°… an obscure path emerged from the wall.
“Come on~ the “rotation key” is kept deep inside!”
The thin as bamboo pole chief displayed a slightly strange, even shriveled smile, climbing into the narrow path.
Han Dong followed, reducing his body size,
Crawling into a sealed secret room constructed of Cosmic Dark Crystal, completely isolated from external perception; the pathway entrance was entirely closed as both entered.
A rotary key built from countless micro squares, suspended in a light beam in the room’s center.
“Please! After claiming the rotary key, your identity will also be uploaded to the B.B.C’s central database. If the key is not returned, or if any problem occurs during usage, you are responsible.”
“Hmm.”
As Han Dong stepped forward to retrieve the key, he deliberately wore a glove condensed from Holy Blood.
Pa!
Grabbing the key without any abnormal reaction.
However, at this moment.
Chief Riegel somehow attached himself to the back.
The thin bamboo pole-like arm already extended close to the back of Han Dong’s head.
The palm fully split open between the fingers, protruding metal scissors, drill bits, or threads, ready to damage the brain.
At a critical moment.
Pa!
A strong, powerful arm suddenly gripped Chief Riegel’s wrist joint, rendering him immobile, preventing the action.
However,
Han Dong’s both hands remained holding the “rotation key,” and this arm was not his.
The arm was cold-colored,
Fat and heavy,
And also bears dense resentful hair.
The location was exactly where Headless had tapped Han Dong’s shoulder before.
At the same time.
Han Dong’s lower abdomen quickly swelled… whoosh~ like amniotic fluid breaking, a female infant with a goat’s hoof fell to the ground.
The infant bit off the umbilical cord herself,
And in a few seconds, grew into a teenage girl, showcasing a formidable Demon Breath.