Chapter Seventy-Seven: Artificial Lifeforms
The battle continues in Warehouse Street. The beast that floated up from the burning flames was pierced by an attack from an unknown person, and let out a roar like a mournful roar. All that's left is a huge explosion.
Everywhere on Warehouse Street, there were massive fires.
Burning flames illuminate the street after the street lights go out. Although the automatic fire extinguishing system has been activated, the fire has not abated.
Fortunately, there was no smell of people on the street, and it was already a sparsely populated area, and the people who managed Warehouse Street had already finished their evacuation work.
The beast in the middle of the battle is a black demon bird that burns like a giant crow. The wing length easily exceeded more than ten meters. The giant body seemed to freeze into darkness, glowing with an amber glow like magma from time to time, and the fireballs it spat out unleashed rather sharp explosions around it. Wrapped around it was a storm. It seems that the beast symbolizes the explosion itself.
Standing on the roof of the building and manipulating the beast is a tall vampire in a high-end suit. Although it seems to be around thirty years old, judging by its sharp magic, it probably has lived several times longer than its appearance age. It exudes an overwhelming sense of presence and compulsion that matches the name of the "old generation".
However, no matter how a vampire with such power attacks, the battle has no breath of end. Instead, on the man's face, a look of obvious anxiety and fatigue appeared. The "old generation" is being suppressed.
Tearing through the elongated flash of darkness, it was a translucent giant wrist that shone with a rainbow of brilliance. It wasn't a living body, but a collection of embodied magic like a beast. However, it differs in aura from the beast known to vampires.
The wrist, which was nearly several meters long, made contact with the pitch-black demon bird in the air. Immediately after that, the demon bird let out a bitter roar. The wings of the demon bird were torn from the roots, and the scorching blood like magma splattered everywhere. Then the giant rainbow-colored wrist tore the unbalanced demon bird apart like a bite. The demon bird, which could not keep materializing, turned back into a normal collection of mana and fell to the ground. But the rainbow-colored giant didn't stop attacking. Like a beast devouring corpses, it ravages the body of a ruined beast.
"Devouring Mana!?" The vampire shuddered at that strange scene. Devour the defeated beast. As far as vampires know, they have never heard of such a beast.
Because the existence of this white beast is not a vampire. It's artificial life.
Artificial life form is a general term for life forms created by biochemical technology. The decisive difference between them and synthetic organisms is that even the genetic units are completely designed under human manipulation, and although the technical difficulty is high, the degree of design freedom is relatively large. The primitive method of making artificial life forms is said to have been established in the 16th century. In order to create cheap labor, or to make it a good companion for humans, this kind of research has been going on for many years under the hands of a variety of people. However, as a result, artificial life forms are not widely available among the general public. There are two main reasons for this, one of which is the ethical issue of the creation of life as a human act stepping into the realm of God, the Creator, and there has been a deep-seated backlash in the religious world. In addition, there is still a fierce debate about whether or not to recognize the human rights of created artificial beings, and no conclusion has yet been reached. Life is born, not made. And the other one. It is simply a matter of manufacturing cost, whether it is used as labor or as a soldier on the battlefield, and the manufacturing method of artificial life forms is too delicate. And it's too expensive. Using real humans through replication technology is overwhelmingly cheap and hassle-free. As a result, almost no one is making artificial lifeforms, and the number of scientists studying them has been greatly reduced. But even at this stage. There is still an area where research thrives on artificial life. That is the application of artificial life form technology for pharmaceutical development. Artificial lifeforms that can artificially alter their genetic structure are most suitable for clinical trials of new drugs or research on immune antibodies, and in the name of making medical progress righteous. It can also silence ethical criticism to a certain extent. For this reason, almost all major pharmaceutical companies have equipment for manufacturing and researching artificial life forms in their own companies.
Although modern artificial life forms have been strongly influenced by bioengineering and medicine, the basic theory is still in the expansion of alchemy.
Artificial lifeforms, the combination of magic and science, made Zheng Shuanglong a little interested. But there's just a little bit of interest.
"Not a vampire!? Why, artificial lifeforms are manipulating the beasts!? Seeing the host manipulating the beast, the vampire faltered. He roared loudly.
The Beast is an otherworldly summoned beast that the vampire tame his dependents in their own blood. Beasts have different postures and abilities. However, even the extremely weak beasts have combat effectiveness that surpasses the latest combat vehicles and attack helicopters. If it had been driven by the "old generation", it would have been possible to even destroy the entire village. Beasts are usually a collection of mana, and they can be summoned again as long as the host survives.
Generally speaking, anyone can use the Beast, but if you use the Beast, you have to pay the price of life and reduce the lifespan, and only a vampire with an infinite lifespan can bear the price of using the Beast.
How could an artificial lifeform have such a long lifespan to use a dependent beast, the vampire couldn't believe it.
However, the breath of the girl in front of him made the vampire have to believe that the existence in front of him was an artificial life form that used the beast to drive him to the corner.
In front of the vampire was the host of the iridescent Giant-Wristed Beast, a petite blue-haired girl wearing a cape-like coat, Astarout. Artificially beautiful faces, and light blue emotionless pupils.
While the vampire looked at Astarut in shock, the annihilation teacher Ludolulf? Oistaha struck a hard-won blow that knocked the shocked vampire down.
The light shone brightly, and with a "bang", the vampire fell heavily to the ground. Blood splattered high, and the vampire was cut open from the deep wound in the shoulder to the heart.
If it's a human, it's not just an instant kill, and it's the same for ordinary vampires. But for the strong flesh of the ancient times, such injuries can still be saved. At least in terms of breathing.
However, the flesh that should begin to regenerate for vampires has not changed. It's not just because I lost my animal and became weak. It was an attack with a powerful spell.
With one blow, the vampire of the ancient generation was seriously injured and fell to the ground, and even the regeneration of the body was suppressed, even if it was because of the previous devouring of the beast by Astarout, it was very difficult. It is worthy of being affiliated with the Church of Western Europe and taking the task of annihilating the demons. The natural enemy of the demon race, is it a teacher who is regarded as a hero by the believers?
"Finish him off, Astarout." With his back to the burning flames, the blade of the half-moon axe in his right hand and the vestment draped over the armored reinforcement suit were stained red with blood. It was blood splattered by vampires. Teacher Zhan said coldly.
"Take the order, do it, 'Rose's fingertips.'" Astarut said in a non-hesitating voice.
A massive arm that devoured the vampire's beast. Swinging it again, the giant wrist glowing with an iridescent glow, striking at the vampire.
"No ......!!!" The last screams of the vampires reverberated through the heavens and the earth.
A battle. The destruction of the warehouse street was not in a good way, and the explosion not only damaged the warehouse street, but also affected the port and the railway, and it was now quite difficult to find the unharmed ships anchored in the port. The train line was also completely destroyed. Although it is not as excessive as what Zheng Shuanglong did in the business district, the losses caused will definitely not be much worse than Zheng Shuanglong's actions.
Zheng Shuanglong's destruction of the business district. was suppressed by the Japanese government, and they did not dare to broadcast this kind of thing that might cause Zheng Shuanglong's dissatisfaction, for fear that the whole of Japan would be sunk by Zheng Shuanglong. But. This kind of thing that has nothing to do with Zheng Shuanglong, the media is very unkind. Yesterday's battle scene proved that there are no more people who do such things. Compared with Zheng Shuanglong, it is too far behind.
Therefore, the media of the next day was all covered by the mysterious explosion that happened in Xianshen City. Photographs of the devastated warehouse streets were heavily hung in the news, and eyewitness accounts were repeated on television and video sites.
About 20 warehouses of most food companies were destroyed. The bridge connecting the eastern part of the artificial island to the southern part of the artificial island and the train tracks were also seriously damaged, and the amount of direct damage alone was about 2 billion yuan. If indirect damage is included, the total amount of damage is said to be more than 20 billion yuan. The only salvation is that there are no dead or wounded.
The vampires who were killed by the annihilated teachers were ignored by the media.
"Wow, that's scary. The reason for this is unknown. Nagisa, who was wearing a uniform and apron, said leisurely as she sorted out her finished breakfast.
"Are there any rumors?" Xiao Gucheng, who didn't know much about yesterday's events, was smoking coffee for sobering his brain, and replied in a raised voice. The reason why he was tired was because he hadn't slept all night last night.
After Xiao Gucheng came back yesterday, he lay in bed and thought about the problem of Xiao Nagisha and Agulola all night, but he thought about it all night, but he still didn't think clearly, the word love, if it was so easy to think clearly, would it still be called "love". Now, Xiao Gucheng still has no way to face his sister Xiao Nagisha normally.
"Urban legends, everyone says that it was a terrorist bomb attack, a mistaken explosion of missile fuel in transit, or something. But Nagisa: Personally, I think it has something to do with meteorites. It seems to be called the Tunguska explosion, right? Mr. Stowe said that similar incidents had happened in Russia before. The apocalyptic scenery a few days ago, and now there is such an explosion, should it be said that it is worthy of the Demon Special Zone, it is really interesting. Removing the apron and preparing to wear a uniform in the room, Nagisa said quickly and repeatedly.
It's the same as the school city.,A magical place like the Demon Special Zone is also indispensable for urban legends.,For example,The existence of 10,000 good guy cards was issued.。
"......" Hearing Xiao Nagisha's words, Xiao Gucheng was speechless.
Xiao Gucheng can't tell Xiao Nagisha that the apocalyptic scenery is a good thing done by your homeroom teacher. You must know that in Xiao Naisha's eyes, Zheng Shuanglong is a very good teacher. Gentle, generous, handsome, golden, humorous, knowledgeable, and caring. If Xiao Gucheng said bad things about Zheng Shuanglong, it is estimated that Xiao Nagisha would be anxious with Xiao Gucheng.
Khan, Nagisa was actually misled by Hiiragi Yukina. Ji Hiiragi Yukina lives on the Void to monitor Zheng Shuanglong's behavior, and Xiao Nagisha sees it as Zheng Shuanglong's behavior of helping Ji Hiiragi, a student who has no place to live. Favorability just increased in the misunderstanding.
Although Zheng Shuanglong said that he would not attack his own disciples, this is not a situation to be optimistic about. Now Xiao Gucheng is really difficult to face his sister Xiao Nagisha. Lover, sister, two souls and one body. This made Xiao Gucheng not know what attitude to use to treat Xiao Nagisha, the girl who lived by his side.
May there be love in the world|People will eventually become brothers and sisters, it is really a very powerful curse. A blood relationship made Xiao Gucheng not know what to do.
"That's it, I still have a cheerleading club meeting to attend, so let's go first." After changing into a uniform, Nagisa said as she ran around the room, "Remember to lock the door when you go out." Don't be late. If you finish drinking the coffee, wash the mug and let it out. Remember to turn off the lights before you go out...... Ah, yes, yes, I put a new handkerchief and tissue at the door so ......"
"I see, so hurry up." Xiao Gucheng endured the throbbing in his heart and complained to Xiao Nagisha as usual.
"Alright." Energetic, a vigorous Xiao Nagisha, jumped away and left.
After confirming that Xiao Nagisha, who was still annoying in the end, went out, Xiao Gucheng relaxed and sighed.
How am I going to face you, my sister.
Because of the appreciation of the yen. Lottalinkia's businesses have all evacuated the city, but this does not mean that the facilities that Lottalinkia left in the city are unusable.
The northern part of the artificial island - this is the research institute street in the northern district of Xianjin Island, where the company research institute is lined up. In the futuristic corner of the island, which has the feel of the most artificial island, the research institute of the Sukhrud Pharmaceutical Company in Lottalingia, the pharmaceutical research facility, and the abandoned research institute with the adjustment equipment of artificial life forms are located here.
It was almost the same as a cube, a four-story building. Perhaps to keep it secret, there are few windows on the floor. Because of this, you can hardly feel the atmosphere that has been blocked. This environment is quite a match for the perpetrators to use as a base from which to use it. The armed exorcist from Lotharingkia is hiding here.
The cordoned off institute facilities were locked. Needless to say, the main entrance is made of glass. Even the door of the general intersection was blocked by heavy locks and Nanjing ingots. The iron lock of the bargain is rusted red, showing signs that it has not been used for a long time.
From the outside, there is no other entrance to the building. And it's not the kind of building that can be accessed from the ground or from the roof. But it's all illusion.
The iron lock that locks the gate, and the image of no one entering or leaving for a long time are all illusions used by the teacher.
In this dimly lit building. Behind the hallucinatory gates is a working institution for the study of artificial lifeforms.
A wide room with high ceilings. Cylindrical sinks lined up at the edge of the wall. Each sink is about one meter in diameter and about two meters in height. There are about twenty of these things in total, and they are neatly arranged. And in the sink. Filled with an amber, cloudy liquid. Although the light coming in through the window shone lightly on the solution, it was far from a beautiful scene. It's a simple laboratory, an adjustment tank for abandoned artificial lifeforms.
But. Floating in the amber solution are strange creatures that are close in size to puppies. That figure is not only like a legendary monster, but also like a beautiful goblin. In any case, this posture is not what a creature in nature should have.
And in one of the sinks floated a small figure, a blue-haired girl. The pale blue iris stared expressionlessly at the unhumanoid companion around her, the maiden of the artificial life form known as Astarut.
Astarut was a teacher of Lotharingia who successfully produced an artificial lifeform that housed the beast by parasitic it on the captured pre-hatching beast. Among the many breeding experiments, only Astarut survived. The rest of the slots are the ones that fail. It can be said that it is the failure of Astarout's brother and sister.
Looking at Astarut in adjustment, annihilating the teacher Ludoluf? Oistaha said with a fanatical expression, "Our wish is an immortal treasure to be sacrificed as a center. Now, the power to realize this long-cherished wish has been reached. ”
Looking at Ludoluff? Ouistaha looked fanatically, and the alchemist who created Astarut said a little dissatisfied: "According to your request, I adjusted Astarut's life, but after all, the beast is not something that can be controlled by artificial lifeforms, even if the life of Astarut is extended to the limit, but as long as the fingertips of the rose are lodged, this life is completely insufficient, and the beast is a big consumer of vitality, such a perfect work, the remaining life will not be long." There are only about two weeks left to live. This is still the result of devouring the defeated demons as long as possible. ”
The alchemist looked at Astarut's slender body. Then he looked at the strange creatures that were floating in the culture tank to the left and right of Astarut. A twisted creature that resembles a monster or a goblin that does not exist in this world. It should not be able to withstand the artificial lifeform of the beast. Finally, he looked at Teacher Annihilation with the eyes of a violent celestial object.
The artificial lifeform that can control the beast can be said to be the most perfect work of this alchemist, but unfortunately, this work is about to disappear.
"Two weeks is enough, this time the adjustment, Astarout's combat power can deal with those sinners, and the coveted treasure can return to the ......" Teacher Jian couldn't go on, and he couldn't speak with emotion.
Although it is unfinished, but it has reached a considerable technical level, Astarout's "Godhead Vibration Wave Drive Technique" can already ignore most magic tricks, and in this case, Teacher Jian is sure that he will return the treasure that has been taken from Xinduo.
"Sinners must be punished." Looking at Astarut floating in the culture fluid, Teacher Annihilation roared feverishly.
What a madman, it's a pity that his work can be said to be perfect. Looking at the fanatical annihilation teacher, the alchemist shook his head a little disappreciatively.
Ludoluff? Oistaha was fanatical, the alchemist was lamenting, and the artificial lifeform Astarut was watching it all calmly. (To be continued......)