August 27, 139 Nov

EXP Energy, the full name of "EndlessXPerfect Energy", is an endless perfect X. It lies deep underground, born with this planet. The structure of EXP is complex and cannot be fully explained at present. What can be confirmed is that under certain conditions, this magical energy can be transformed into almost any element. Glowing and heating, supporting combustion, or absorbing heat to cool down, it's almost anything. It has solid, liquid and wavy forms, and with current technology, it is most effective to collect EXP in both liquid and solid forms.

During the War of the Century, the massive demand for munitions stimulated the rapid development of science and technology. It was during that period that a new class of weapons was born - EXP weapons. As the name suggests, it is a weapon that uses EXP technology. Some of them take advantage of the various characteristics of the EXP to enhance existing weapons. For example, the "nameless" saber is made of mixed steel with an EXP purity of 24%. There is also an EXP weapon that uses EXP directly as a means of attack to kill and injure enemies. These two EXP weapons were born in the War of the Century and slowly spread. While reflecting the unparalleled characteristics of EXP, it also shows the stupidity and pathetic nature of mankind - the development of science and technology always serves war first.

After the war, in addition to military EXP research, various civilian EXP research was also launched one after another, but the progress was slow. Because EXP cannot be used on a large scale by humans, EXP weapons are created only for individual use. How EXP can be used as widely as electricity has stumped countless scientists. Although the accidents caused by the EXP experiment have been repeatedly exposed, it still can't stop more and more people from participating in it.

In the 90th year of the new era, the "dark curtain incident" that shocked the world broke out, and dozens of countries were involved, and finally evolved into a "dark curtain war". Important details about this war were concealed by the world government, and I only know that it was a world war caused by superhuman beings, and it is also known as the "Second Century War".

In the 96th year of the new era, the War of the Dark Curtain ended, and it had a profound impact on the world. People's fear, disgust, and rejection of superhumans and EXP exploded in one fell swoop. Demonstrations were staged in various places, and there were even incidents of persecution of superhuman beings. Most countries have had to stop EXP studies.

In 97 years, the world government issued an EXP ban and established the "EXP Control Committee", stipulating that if countries need to conduct EXP research, they must obtain the consent of the committee, otherwise they will be subject to economic and even military sanctions. Since then, EXP research has been shackled even more harshly than the surveillance of nuclear weapons.

But even so, the popularity of EXP research has not subsided much. Especially in the last decade or so, some countries have tried their best to avoid the eyes of the world government and secretly conduct dangerous EXP research. Because people are aware of an imminent problem that the whole world cannot avoid: the energy crisis.

The world's blood, oil, is known to be extracted for about 100 years. In search of a suitable replacement, people are once again turning to EXP. National research institutes, non-governmental research organizations, and even illegal organizations have defied the ban of the world government and embarked on this promising and uncharted path.

Vipers are one such illegal organization.

Or rather, it is just a proxy for another organization, and the full picture of that organization is still unknown. What is certain is that the "Viper" is inextricably linked to it. The EXP device it uses is from that organization. Its purpose is to find a usable EXP mining site in the Alpha region, and to conduct experiments on the morphological transformation of EXP properties, as well as tests of prototype EXP equipment, and to pass the results on to that organization to help it conduct more significant research.

This is the answer I've been getting for months, the answer I've traded my friend's life for, an answer that has nothing to do with me in terms of content.

*****

0300, I opened my eyes and slumped out of bed. After Lily's absence, I slept very lightly every day, often took a nap during the day, and was in a very poor mental state. With Sareta's encouragement and support, she barely survived.

I slipped out of the base from the cliff the same way I had done before. In fact, now I can go out from the main entrance generously, after all, I am already an official member of the experiment 7 group, just find a reason. But later I have to come back with my stuff on my back, so I can't go through the main gate anymore. It was easy to get suspicious if I couldn't get in and out alone, so I went down the cliff and hiked to a small hill 5 kilometers from the base.

So far, I've figured out the base thoroughly. The purpose and structure of each building, the circuits, pathways, and sewers on each floor, the communication methods between the floors, the secret passages, as well as their barracks, the configuration of the defense system, the emergency response plan and loopholes, etc. If an outsider comes to visit, I can take him through it in detail or draw an accurate drawing.

The time is ripe. Today, today.

Next week, the main forces of the Silver Wing Army will be stationed in the Alpha region, and the Vipers are also preparing to abandon their bases. There has been no action in the past week, everyone is packing up their things, some of the equipment has been moved out first, and it will take about three days to completely evacuate.

And until then, we will keep them on the land forever.

According to the plan, 2100, the colonel will personally lead the team and attack the base head-on. Judging from the terrain of the entire base, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, this kind of move is risky, but only in this way can the enemy be paralyzed. While the colonel is attacking, I will cut off the defense system and circuits of the entire base, paralyze the base, and then wreak havoc inside, and instigate the troops to attack the base, so that the "snakeheads" cannot escape from the mountain.

In this way, the "snake head" is left with only one last means of escape - his residence, which is the roof of the three-story building. A helicopter will be prepared there to take him alive. We can shoot him down, but he's going to die. And there are two anti-aircraft guns on the seventh floor, which are also not suitable for airborne. So I had to get ahead of him and capture him alive before the helicopter took off. The Intelligence Department planned to inquire about the organization behind the "Viper" from his mouth, including the ultimate purpose of this series of experiments, and he was still useful.

But for me, he's useless.

*****

This small hill is a mass grave and there is not a single decent grave. It's just a matter of digging a pit, throwing the body in, and backfilling it with dirt. Years of war have turned a blind eye to death, and there is no difference between burying the dead and landfilling garbage. I walked briskly among the countless graves, my eyes constantly looking around, and soon I found a very new grave.

Many graves have grown weeds because they are untended. The one in front of me was also a little weedy, but it was obvious that it was just a random place on it, and when I swept it with my hand, it all fell to the ground.

I dug the dirt apart, revealing a large black backpack with the familiar "SW" logo on it. I opened the backpack and checked it pocket by pocket, and it was fine, everything was in their respective places. Look at the watch, it's less than 0400. Just in case, I hid a dagger at my waist, then grabbed my backpack and trotted all the way back to base.

It's not hard to hide this backpack before the action starts, and you can get away with it by pretending to clean up the house. But sometimes people are not as good as heaven, such as now, when I can see the base, I also see a person.

"Ravi, it's really you...... Although I don't quite believe ......"

"Seretta?"

With the help of the moonlight, I could vaguely see Saretta's frowning brow and puzzled expression. It's no wonder that yesterday we were working and talking as usual. It is natural to be surprised to see me like this at such a time all of a sudden. But I was even more surprised - why is she here?

"Ravi, is there a weapon in your backpack? Are you really a Silverwing? ”

Seretta approached me step by step. I didn't answer and didn't walk away. When she walked up to me, I saw a glimmer of liquid under the corner of her eye.

"What happened to you in the villa that day was filmed and then broadcast on the base to warn the others. Because you haven't shown up since then, you probably haven't seen ......."

Sareta whispered, her eyes drifting around.

"I found out when you look at that girl. Maybe no one else can find out, but I know that you must have an unusual relationship with her. The same woman, I can understand, and I understand you at that time...... Uh......"

Her voice was getting lower and lower, and she couldn't think of the words to describe my mood at the time, and in fact she couldn't have been. The pain and despair that I can't even describe myself, and for a moment it was as if I had fallen into the abyss and stood unconscious. This mood, the woman in front of her will not understand.

"I've been observing you since the last time, and yesterday I felt like you were a little different from usual, so I ......"

"What do you want?"

Sareta hesitated for a moment, and then stopped talking, and it took a long time to make up her mind.

"The organization has been kind to me, and I can't betray the organization. So Ravi, you go, get out of here, I promise I won't tell anyone about today. We don't have the chance to work together, but I don't want to be your enemy, okay? ”

Saraita said in a begging tone. I thought for a moment, came to a conclusion, and nodded. Seeing my reaction, Saretta's face relaxed as if relieved, and her tone became lighter.

"Great. So Ravi, let's leave it at that. Maybe we'll never see each other again, but I won't forget you! ”

She waved her hand, turned and took a step, only to take one step before I covered my mouth with my left hand. I didn't even have time to struggle, my right hand and left hand cooperated, and with a slight stroke, I twisted her neck.

As my hand lifted, Saretta's body slumped to the ground. It's not dawn yet, and if you use a dagger to cover up the blood, it's safer to do so. I was thinking about what to do with her body, and I came to the conclusion that the grave that Jade had dug could live up to its name, and that would save me a little less time.

Sareta had done what she had to do, and now she was a hindrance.

*****

While having breakfast in the cafeteria, I heard someone talking about Saretta's disappearance. Because the guards saw her go out, but they didn't see her come back. In the past, when someone was missing, no matter who it was, the security level of the base would be raised by one level, and then a manual investigation would be arranged. But now it is impossible, time does not allow. Everyone has a lot of work on their hands, and it's impossible to waste energy just looking for a low-level member.

In 2000, I finished my work today and returned to the dormitory. The outside is brightly lit and lively. The fifth floor has some recreational facilities, where groups of soldiers come every day to relax, and it is said that many women are "selected" from the local area for their use. This carnival moment takes place every day, from 2000 to 2200. After all, everyone needs to release pressure, especially soldiers who work hard.

Therefore, the colonel chose to attack at 2100, which can be said to be a fatal blow to this base at its most vulnerable.

I locked the door, opened my backpack, took out the clothing, firearms, and knives inside, and checked them one by one to make sure they were in the best condition. It's good that when I face that guy, I can get a bullet into his head with unerring accuracy.

When I took out the pistol, I found that there was a note glued to it, and when I pulled it off, I saw that it was the colonel's words.

"Akeya, we are all responsible for Lily's affairs, don't carry it alone. I believe in your style, in your military qualities, remember what you have to do, and don't let us down. ”

Looking at the colonel's message, the already firm determination wavered, and the colonel guessed my thoughts. I know what I'm going to do. Mission-accomplished, yes, I'm dormant for the sake of completing the mission, and nothing else. The colonel's mood when he wrote this note was probably like a father writing to his son, admonishing him not to do anything stupid.

Am I going to do something stupid next?

Bang bang bang –

The knock on the door pulled me back from imagination to reality. As I agreed, I quickly put my things in my bag, pushed them under the bed, touched the dagger at my waist, straightened my clothes, and calmly opened the door.

Usually someone comes to me at this time, usually Saraita, or other members of the experimental group.

But this time, it's Tren.

"Mr. Tren, why are you here?"

Tren looked outside, stepped into the room, and I closed the door.

He paced slowly around the room, seemingly casually scanning everything. The dagger is in my handy place, but I can't attack it yet. Although this person is a cadre of the experimental group, he is definitely the most experienced fighter of the "Viper". There were only the two of us in the room, and even the slightest murderous aura would be detected by him, so now was not the time to do it.

After wandering around for a long time, Tren, who had his back to me, stopped and said slowly.

"According to the plan, you're going to start destroying the base before nine, Ravi of Silverwing?"

I immediately pulled out my dagger and stabbed him in the right rib. Tren flickered slightly to the left, dodging the dagger as he turned and swept backwards with his left hand. I subconsciously turned sideways to avoid the knife in his hand.

What's going on!? I kept asking questions in my head. Since entering the base of the "Viper", I have asked this question several times every three or five times, but today this question mark is the biggest. There is no doubt that he knows who I am, our plans, and one more thing, he will not simply die like Saretta.

"Calm down, Ravi," Tren spread his hands and palms to me, his knife falling to the ground. "I know you're confused, but rest assured, I'm not here to debunk you. Can we talk? There are some things you need to know. ”

Through these months of observation, I am convinced that Tren, as Sarata said, is a man of good character, very different from the other two cadres. Even though my identity has been revealed, it's unrealistic to either run away or kill him, and I can only trust him to count.

Besides, I really want to know what secrets are behind this sneak operation.

"Let's hear about it."