Chapter 173: Calling for Help
Faced with the situation, the astronomy, astrophysics, and computational experts on hand were at a loss. Perhaps specialists in marine biology and atmospheric studies could offer more informed suggestions.
No one had anticipated this scenario. The Swarm had landed on numerous planets without detecting any signs of life, yet this single moon concealed living organisms.
Luo Wen wasn’t even sure if any of the Intelligent Entities in the Swarm were experts in these fields. In the early days, he had overseen the “gatekeeping” role for new recruits, but as their numbers grew, he had delegated this task to the Lookouts.
Thankfully, the Lookouts maintained detailed records. With a mere thought, Luo Wen connected to the Swarm Network without delay, accessing the information instantaneously.
The Lookouts, creations of the Brood Nest, performed their assigned duties with strict precision. They quickly provided a list of relevant experts and pinpointed their network nodes within the Swarm.
“Hey, Monte, you’re here too?” A male Ratfolk with gray-white fur looked in surprise at another male Ratfolk with black-gray fur seated nearby.
“Carlos, I’m an aeronautics designer. Attending a public lecture on aerodynamics isn’t unusual for me. But you’re studying atmospheric environments—what are you doing here?” Monte scoffed.
“This lecture is by Professor Guna. She’s young but exceptionally knowledgeable. While the focus is aerodynamics, she might include some extras. Her last lecture covered atmospheric layering, which is helpful for my field,” Carlos said as he casually seated himself beside Monte, humming contentedly.
“Hah! You’re attending this just for a slim chance of hearing something relevant? You’re never this enthusiastic about your core subjects,” Monte teased.