Chapter 199: Ghost Going to Sea (Part 1)

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Next to him, another middle-aged man from the Second Department of the General Staff, wearing a pair of thick glasses, listened attentively to the discussion without uttering a word.

It wasn't until half a day later, after an extensive exchange of ideas, that he slowly placed his nearly empty glass on the table and finally spoke, "I was sent here from above to assess, from a technical perspective, the probability of the existence of the mechanical life shown in the video."

His name was Wang Yang, a professional technical analyst in the Science and Technology Bureau of the Second Department of the General Staff.

Noticing that everyone's attention turned towards him, the 47-year-old Wang Yang calmly expressed his opinion, "As a technical analyst, my role is to introduce various data regarding weapon design into the Science and Technology Bureau and evaluate them, even engaging in reverse engineering. From my perspective, the mechanical body of the lifeform in the video exhibits a remarkable industrial aesthetic. Judging solely based on its form, it is the most flawless humanoid robot I have ever seen."

"As for humanoid combat mechs, they have become a popular research direction in recent years, with numerous countries worldwide investing in their development. However, as far as I know, all countries are currently in the experimental stage of the technology. As mentioned earlier, it is impossible to create a CG video that cannot be debunked solely using computer technology. Therefore, I can confidently say that Earth's current technology is incapable of producing such a video."

Pausing briefly, Wang Yang continued, "The other party claims to be a mechanical lifeform from outer space. Some colleagues mentioned the need to contact relevant space monitoring organizations and obtain recent data on meteor falls. I wonder why it is so troublesome. Why don't we directly initiate contact with the other party using the provided contact information?"

"Not advisable; there are too many uncertainties involved," Sun Zhengshu from the Ministry of National Defense shook his head.

Some individuals seemed lost in thought. Minister Zhang, after pondering for a moment, asked, "Comrade Wang Yang, please share your thoughts."

"Sure," Wang Yang nodded, a faint smile appearing on his face. Tapping the table lightly, he began, "My idea is rather simple. Let's temporarily set aside other considerations and assume that the video's content is genuine. From there, we can proceed with logical deductions."

"In the video, we were contacted by a mechanical lifeform from outer space. I noticed that the mechanical lifeform called 'Frenzy' revealed several pieces of information. Regardless of their authenticity, let's organize the information mentioned."

"First, Frenzy is not alone; he may be the leader of a group of mechanical lifeforms. Second, Frenzy and the others possess interstellar travel technology, having been compelled to leave their home planet due to certain circumstances. Third, the mechanical lifeforms that arrived on Earth are in desperate need of rest and supplies. Therefore, they are willing to establish contact and even engage in trade with countries on Earth to acquire the necessary resources. Fourth, it's not just Frenzy's group that reached Earth; at least one other group of mechanical lifeforms has also made contact with the United States. Fifth, the relationship between these two groups of mechanical lifeforms that arrived on Earth is strained..."

After Wang Yang presented his analysis to everyone, many people in the office, including Sun Zhengshu from the Ministry of National Defense, furrowed their brows.

He inquired, "What do you mean?"

"We are not the only country that Frenzy has been in contact with. They urgently need to replenish supplies, so it is highly likely that they are engaging with multiple countries simultaneously."

Wang Yang incessantly tapped his fingers on the desk, "If we assume that all the contents in the video are true and deduce from that, I have reached this conclusion!"

"That's why I suggest taking the initiative to contact the other party. Because only one of the contents in the video is true, and the benefits for our country are evident!"

Minister Zhang furrowed his brows. Although he was only in charge of the Ministry of Land and Resources, he wouldn't have been appointed as the temporary head of the investigation team if it weren't for the consideration of confidentiality. It didn't mean he lacked political sensitivity.

As one of the high-ranking officials in the country, Minister Zhang also knew that due to historical factors and deliberate blockades and pressures from Western countries, China's economic strength has grown significantly with the progress of reforms. However, in terms of military industry and certain cutting-edge fields, let alone comparing with the United States, there still exists a considerable gap between China and the old established powers in Europe that China has long surpassed.

Therefore, after pondering for a moment, he nodded at Wang Yang and said, "Comrade Wang Yang's viewpoint deserves attention. How about this? After the meeting, I will first report to the Prime Minister, and you should prepare as well. You may need to accompany me to meet the higher authorities."

"Yes!"

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In the blink of an eye, five or six days have passed, and the Decepticon engineers are nearing the end of the modification work on the Arkhangelsk.

To avoid suspicion, Sun Cheng did not approve Hephaestus' request to treat the surface of the new Typhoon, so the nuclear submarine still appears old and unfit for use.

No one knows that its interior has undergone a revolutionary change.

Under Sun Cheng's personal supervision, a team of Decepticon engineers has been working exceptionally hard, and the refit of the Arkhangelsk has been progressing smoothly.

The Severodvinsk Shipyard has stood tall for many years. Although it faced the impact of the Soviet Union's dissolution, recent economic recovery in Russia has provided strong support to the shipyard. Almost all of the materials needed for the entire transformation process can be obtained from the shipyard's precision instrument management office. Sun Cheng has been frequenting the place lately and has secretly acquired many valuable items.

Although he couldn't be of much help, Sun Cheng hasn't been idle in the past few days and has actively participated in the refitting of the Arkhangelsk.

Using his brute strength, he dismantled the two originally installed lounges on the Arkhangelsk, as well as the sauna room, swimming pool, library, gym, and more.

As for the dismantled debris, he directly threw them into the seabed outside Severodvinsk.

According to his estimation, just the discarded debris over these few days alone would reduce the weight of the Arkhangelsk by more than 300 tons, which is an impressive figure.

Time flies when you're busy.

So much so that when Hephaestus approached Sun Cheng and reported that the first phase of the Arkhangelsk's transformation was almost complete and the submarine could set sail at any time, Sun Cheng finally realized that he had been in Severodvinsk for almost a week.

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