Chapter 181 : Ancient City
Following Dr. Okali's guidance, the magic ship slowly sailed toward the Third Outpost.
Although waiting here for the main force to arrive would be a safe choice, that would likely miss the optimal timing for combat.
After all, there were still three days until the main force arrived.
No one knew what Dr. Ma Run might do in those three days, so everyone could only go stop him now.
With Dr. Okali added, there were now 6 people on the ship. For a small boat originally designed for 2 people, the rooms were somewhat cramped... Lonis was arranged to rest on the bed, while in the bedroom, Bai Ye was also diligently cleaning the room.
However, Lonis noticed that this doll's expression was somewhat dejected.
"Bai Ye, what's wrong?"
Although knowing the other party was a doll, Lonis truly treated Bai Ye as a person... In fact, although Dean Cuibia claimed to be a robot, in some ways, Lonis felt she was more human than humans.
"Miss Lonis..."
"I see you're feeling a bit down."
"Reporting to Miss, I mainly can't believe that Dr. Ma Run would do such things."
"Usually, does Dr. Ma Run have a good reputation?"
"Reputation, what does that refer to?"
"Mainly interpersonal relationships and such?"
"Not very good. Dr. Ma Run often keeps to himself. And it seems many researchers are afraid of him too."
"Eh, is he the domineering CEO type?"
"Domineering CEO type...?"
Bai Ye blinked, seemingly not understanding what a domineering CEO meant.
"Never mind, let me ask a different question. Does Dr. Ma Run have any notable characteristics usually?"
"Mm, he's very rigorous about academics, and every time he eats, he never leaves any leftovers."
"Eh?"
"Usually, cleaning up his daily living is very convenient. And his clothes are all very plain—aside from work clothes, he basically has no other clothing."
"That sounds very much like an ascetic."
"Ascetic..."
"That refers to monks who practice alone. It's indeed hard to imagine such a person without material desires being tempted by the Trickster Demon Lord..."
......
Though saying this, Lonis also knew anything was possible.
The brilliance of idealism only exists in a very small period of a person's life. Even those who brought revolutionary changes to the world, many fell into the desire for power in their later years.
Moreover, the heart is separated from the belly.
Most people wear masks of hypocrisy... However, like Elucia wearing a mask of false evil is truly rare, isn't it?
(Speaking of which, Elucia is also very kind. She's probably afraid this kindness in her heart would get hurt, so she's always like this...)
......
After chatting with Bai Ye about other things...
After a night of sailing, everyone finally arrived at the Third Outpost.
This place was located deep in the Boundless Lands, where the surrounding earth appeared even more desolate.
The ground was uneven with potholes, and everywhere you could see lots of garbage that looked like rusted metal.
Dark clouds shrouded the sky, and besides the black earth, Lonis saw something incredible.
"E-Elucia, what is that?"
"A city left over from the previous era. Hmph, but it's long been abandoned—now even scavengers don't go there."
"!"
Lonis gasped, because just as Elucia said, it was indeed a city.
Familiar high-rises, familiar streets, familiar telephone poles, familiar pedestrian overpasses.
But everything had been abandoned.
The outer walls of the high-rises had long weathered away, leaving only concrete skeletons standing alone.
The telephone poles had long rusted into piles of scrap metal, heaps of car wreckage were piled in the middle of roads, and the rubber tires had long disappeared.
......
The Third Outpost that Dr. Okali mentioned was right here.
In the northeast corner of the city, there was a building that looked relatively tidy—it appeared to be a factory, with a two-story workshop outside and a sign reading "Authorized Personnel Only" above it.
"Dr. Okali, is this the place?"
"Yes, inside the Third Outpost, there's a tunnel leading underground. The explorers discovered the seed there."
"Hehe, underground again? How about it, Yi Cheng, have you discovered any clues?"
"There are indeed traces of many people passing through this area. Judging from the footprints, it should be from the past three days."
"Then we can confirm Dr. Ma Run has been here. Suling, you and Bai Ye guard the ship. No matter who you encounter, don't open the door."
"Yes, I understand."
"Yi Cheng, you and Dr. Okali prepare the equipment together. We'll depart in half an hour."
"Understood!"
......
Worthy of someone who was once a princess, Elucia's work assignments were indeed orderly and quite efficient.
Venturing into underground ruins wasn't a simple matter—gas masks, searchlights, compasses, and magic weapons were all indispensable...
But after Elucia gave instructions for a long time, Lonis still hadn't received her own task.
"Elucia, what about me?"
"Oh, there's still the soft girl maid? Because you're so delicate, I forgot just now."
"Wuu?!"
Elucia's casual attitude made Lonis pout.
"Mm, since you're a dummy maid, go take a piss outside."
"Hah?"
At first, Lonis thought she'd misheard.
But when Elucia nodded seriously, Lonis realized her task was indeed this.
"I have to... urinate in public?"
"Yes, and the amount of liquid needs to be a lot. If it's not enough, I'll have to activate the remote control."
"How could this be such a task? This is too weird!"
"Hmph, do you dare question my master's plan?"
"Wuu wuu!"
Unable to deny Elucia's authority, Lonis could only find a secluded corner and squat down.
Though no one was watching, Lonis still felt extremely ashamed... because this way of using the toilet was like a little dog marking territory.
(Hmph, Elucia's magic power must be insufficient again, so she's replenishing it through this method. Elucia is too evil.)
After removing her panties, her entire bottom felt chilly, with cool breezes continuously blowing against Lonis's body, making the girl's body particularly tense.
Gulp...
Before long, brilliant liquid moistened the black soil.
But the master's task wasn't finished yet, because Elucia seemed to come over to confirm the situation.
"Eh? This amount seems somewhat insufficient."
"Still, still not enough?"
"Yes, too little. Not even as much as that night when Lonis lost control."
"Wuu wuu wuu!!!!!!"
When Elucia mentioned this incident, Lonis felt completely awful.
She hadn't forgotten that night when the "sweat stains" flowing from her body soaked the entire bed sheet, and later she couldn't hold back and sprayed like a fountain, making Elucia laugh herself silly.
So...
"No, don't!"
"Be good~~ Dummy maid, I'll be gentler this time. Just activate the little toy for 3 minutes."
"Wuu wuu wuu!!"