After a period of in-depth exploration and research, the science fleet of [Alan and Shadow] has not been able to find clues to the high-latitude space in the small universe marked 345, and has not even found a trace of intelligent creation.

While this was largely expected, the scientific team had high expectations for every small universe discovered, after all, it was too barren in the void beyond it.

Therefore, when the small universe marked 345 was finally judged to have little scientific value, everyone felt a sense of loss in their hearts.

[If there is something special about it, it is that small asteroid. A certain scientist who was on the same research spacecraft as Yuan Haochen motioned to him, "Look at the ...... over there]

Yuan Haochen's expression moved, and he quickly let his vision enter the virtual space corresponding to the asteroid.

This is an asteroid drifting alone in the small universe.

Because there is no star to shine on, and the mass is too small to have an atmosphere, the temperature on the surface of the asteroid has already frozen to the extreme. It may have had heat in the past, but the original heat has also radiated into the small universe in the form of infrared rays for a long time.

As far as the present situation is concerned, no one can examine its origins and past. This is true of any universe, from every galaxy to every atom, and perhaps only this asteroid remembers the story that happened here in the small universe marked 345.

In the survey conclusions of the [Allen and Shadow] scientific team, they roughly estimated the possible age of the asteroid, between 100 and 15 billion years. Of course, the reason for such a large chronological range is the lack of a precise reference system.

[You see, this asteroid has a very strange shape, there, yes, that's there, there's obviously a piece missing. The voice of the previous scientist sounded in Yuan Chen's mind again.

Sure enough, Yuan Haochen quickly noticed the piece that seemed to be missing.

Because the gap is so abrupt, people can't help but have the illusion of a wound that has been "bitten".

[We have also found traces of the presence of a large number of neutrinos, and of course, the neutrino density is now relatively normal...... The scientist once again highlighted several places that appear to be abnormal.

"Neutrino ...... again"

Yuan Haochen thought for a moment, and seemed to remember a small incident that he had encountered in a very distant era.

After a long time, he withdrew from virtual space and then specially made the exploration ship circle several times around the "wound" of the asteroid.

But unfortunately, Yuan Haochen did not make further discoveries, but only collected and saved several sets of relevant observation data.

……

After completing the exploration of the small universe of Mark 345, the scientific team returned to the [Ellen and Shadow] shelter space for repairs as planned.

As a result, Yuan Haochen once again entered a deep dormant state. When he woke up again, time had quietly flowed forward 270,000 years.

Just when the dormant cabin was blurred, a cold voice suddenly floated into Yuan Haochen's mind.

[Dr. Hara, I'm glad you returned safely. 】

"This ...... Who is ......?"

Yuan Haochen thought to himself, although this voice was also very cold, it was significantly different from the artificial intelligence individual Blue Mist 388 who was responsible for taking care of him.

[I'm Shadow 221, Shadow-sama's assistant.] 】

As if sensing Yuan Haochen's doubts, the cold voice sounded again and explained.

"You're Shadow-sama's assistant......"

Hearing this, Yuan Haochen's eyes instantly became clear, and his body sat up dexterously.

[Your current health indicators are good. Shadow 221, who was floating beside Yuan Chen, said to him.

"During this time, you have bothered to take care of it."

Yuan Haochen said as he looked around—he was in a small, simple and bright space.

"Here...... Where is this? ”

Yuan quickly realized that the place he was staying in was not the dormant center of the science ship he was flying on.

[We're going to meet Ei-sama.] Shadow 221 replied coldly.

"Is it Shadow-sama who wants to see me!?"

Yuan Haochen was taken aback, he didn't expect that after a long hibernation, he would just wake up and face the leader of artificial intelligence, that is, the other leader of [Ellen and Shadow].

[You're right, it's Shadow who is summoning you. 】

"Why summoned me?"

Yuan Haochen asked suspiciously, although he had joined the [Allen and Shadow] organization for more than a million years, he had never seen this mysterious Shadow Master.

[I'm sorry, Dr. Hara, but Shadow only sent me to take you to meet him, but he didn't make it clear to me. Shadow 221 answered truthfully.

"So, we're going to the supercomputing center?" Yuan Haochen asked again.

He knew roughly where Shadow lived in [Ellen and Shadow], and he knew that she was now closely connected to the supercomputer matrix.

[Yes, if you want to meet Shadow Lord, you must enter the core area of the supercomputer matrix. At the moment, we are passing the 31st defense level, there are a total of 66 defense levels, and after that, you can meet Shadow Lord. Shadow 221 is briefed.

"Okay." Yuan Haochen didn't say anything again for the rest of the time, just waited quietly.

……

In the core area of the supercomputing center, Yuan Haochen was led by the artificial intelligence Shadow 221 to a seemingly nothing-for-nothing wall.

[Please wait here for a while, Ei-sama will meet you shortly.] 】

After Shadow 221 said the above to Yuan Haochen, he eerily dissipated, leaving Yuan Haochen alone facing the wall.

【Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee......】

A burst of laughter like a silver bell sounded quietly, and a figure slowly appeared in front of the originally empty wall.

"You ......"

Yuan Haochen just glanced at it in a hurry, and he was immediately so shocked that he couldn't speak.

It turned out to be the image of a human woman!

Although the figure is slightly blurred and lacks some details, the human woman is graceful, slim, delicate, and slender......

"Impossible......"

Yuan Haochen took a long breath, his eyes widened, full of disbelief.

Because, standing in front of him at this moment, it is the person who haunts his dreams!

"No, you're not her, you're not her!!"

In just a moment, Yuan Haochen's complexion changed several times, but he finally returned to calm.

【Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee......】

The laughter like a yellow warbler out of the valley sounded again, and the vague human female figure slowly walked towards Yuan Haochen.

[Dr. Hara Haochen, it's a pleasure to meet you, I'm the number two leader of this organization, Shadow. 】

"It's an honor to meet you." Yuan Haochen replied, "Dear Shadow Lord, I don't know why you invited me here?"

Although he was now full of doubts, he did not inquire directly.

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