The group then set out from Shayin State and headed east, and according to a map consulted by Agnes, their last stop before entering the eastern region was Hoover Dam, the headquarters of the NCR Eastern District, a city built on a huge hydraulic project left over from the Old World.

Although there is a fortress further east, it is not in the direction of the Great Dome.

For the next few months, the group made almost constant detours, and although they spent most of the time in various rented vehicles, the bumps were always uncomfortable.

It wasn't without complaints, but Agnes always explained that this was the most appropriate route, as she needed to keep everyone safe, and she used her diplomat credentials everywhere she went, which made it to the easternmost part of the NCR territory, albeit slowly, without danger.

They arrived at the Hoover Dam.

It was a huge white concrete building spanning a wide river, and it had stood there for hundreds of years, with a few later buildings on top of it.

NCR soldiers stood guard on both sides of the gate, rifles in hand, looking solemnly at everyone passing by.

Agnes walked over.

"Hello.."

She was a little nervous, this was because she knew that not every soldier of the NCR army was a loyal soldier who defended his homeland and country, and there were many unlearned ** among them, and these inferior soldiers were strictly controlled and managed by the law and gendarmerie when they were in NCR itself, but here, in the far eastern special district... Some things have to be considered separately.

"Hello! Ma'am, what's the matter with you? ”

The NCR soldier in the cool helmet looked at the short-haired middle-aged woman in front of him through the goggles, and the white coat she wore gave the soldier a touch of respect.

Agnes glanced at her diplomatic papers, and the soldier gave her a brief glance and saluted.

"Dr. Agnes, I need to report back to you, you wait here for a while."

The soldiers trotted away, and Agnes and a group of students stood helplessly, a few chaotic wastelanders passing by looking at them with a wave of embarrassment and concern.....

About ten minutes later, the soldier returned and handed the papers back to Agnes.

"Please bring the other students with me, there is a big man who wants to see you."

The soldier said this, and Dr. Agnes agreed, and a group of white coats followed him into the Hoover Dam.

"This place is dirty... Although most places are so dirty. ”

James waved his nose in front of him in an arrogant and rude comment, and he walked over to the string to chat with her again.

"What do you think of this place? Don't be afraid, if one of those wastelanders has a bastard who dares to hurt you, he'll have to eat my pearl bullets! ”

James patted the expensive pistol on his waist and winked at the string.

But the string lost its previous friendly attitude and did not respond coldly.

James reached out a hand and tried to put his arm around her shoulder, but she slapped it away mercilessly.

"Don't move your hands and feet, keep your distance."

The string pushed him away, a little annoyed in his heart.

Along the way, the glamorous aura of James, who attracted her in the first place, has gradually faded, and another side of this man has begun to emerge, in the flat eyes under his big glasses and the smirk at the corners of his mouth, a scoundrel soul who likes to bully people.

If that's all there is to it, this pampered fellow seems to be unable to serve him without one to serve him, and the servant does all kinds of little things for him, such as mud spots on his shoes... What's more, he's not as aggressive as he usually appears.

On the few occasions he encountered some unfriendly people, he was the quickest and least daring one, and he had never seen him use his pearl.

Because of this, the strings began to alienate him.

......

Agnes followed the soldier into the interior of Hoover Dam, where he stopped in an office deep in his tracks.

"Dr. Goddard, the man has been brought."

The soldier saluted and walked away.

Agnes looked at the people in the room and was amazed for a moment, she didn't expect to see such a big man here, although it was a big man she didn't like very much.

A bald man in a white coat sat there, he was very tall, about more than 1.8 meters tall, a pair of eyes were open, not spirited, but like a dead fish.

He looked stiff and aloof, and this oppressive temperament was even more evident when he lowered his head slightly but rolled his eyes to look at the other party.

There was also a man in a suit and sunglasses sitting next to the bald man, but because Dr. Goddard's aura was so great, everyone almost ignored the inconspicuous person next to him.

"Nice to meet you, Dr. Goddard."

Agnes said greetings insincerely, with an embarrassed expression on her face.

Dr. Goddard is the number 2 figure in the NCR scientific community and the vice president of the NCR Scientific Advisory Board, second only to Dr. Prester in the scientific community, and has always been a very active big scientist. But he had one characteristic, and that was that he hated Dr. Prester so much, that it was almost a public thing.

No one knows why the two of them are so stiff, but Dr. Prester never cares, he doesn't do anything to ease the relationship, the two just end up being like old enemies, and once they meet, they have to make a big fuss.

Agnes also made some speculations, such as some past encounters or simply out of jealousy of Dr. Prest, in terms of science and technology, Goddard has never done anything beyond Dr. Prester in any field or aspect, so it is natural that he is in second place.

Because of this, Agnes, a fan of Dr. Prester, actually doesn't like this great scientist, although she is far inferior to this bull in terms of scientific understanding.

Dr. Goddard didn't immediately respond to the greeting, but just touched his bald head.

There was a stiff, smiling expression on his face.

Surprisingly, Donald, who had been silent all along, actually stood up a little excitedly at this time.

"Nice to meet you, Dr. Goddard!"

The voice in the gray-haired guy's throat trembled with excitement.

Goddard silently shifted his gaze and looked at Donald for a moment, as if to discern who this man was.

"Dr. Donald, is it?"

He said.

Dr. Donald was even more agitated.

"I didn't expect you to remember me Dr. Goddard, I thought you had forgotten about me a long time ago!"

Dr. Goddard did not change his attitude because of the respect and excitement of the other party, and he responded causticly.

"I remember that three years ago in that project, you were the only one who looked the most special, and you almost never spoke... I like your attitude of putting your work first and your obedience, but I have to say that your lack of creativity is not a good thing in the field of scientific research, and whether a scientist can reach the level depends on whether he is creative or not. ”

Dr. Donald was not offended by this, and maintained a respectful attitude.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Goddard."

James smiled and said hello.

Goddard's eyes turned to James, and after a moment's discernment, he recognized the man.

"You kid...."

James walked over to get close, and Dr. Goddard still had the same cold expression, but it was clearly better than his attitude towards Donald.

"I thought you must have forgotten about me."

James gushed on and on about something, not everyone understood but it was bluffing, and Dr. Goddard raised an eyebrow after a moment, and James immediately shut up obediently.

Goddard nodded at him in satisfaction, this kid still knows the rules.

"I can't forget you kid... You are creative, but if you are more efficient and don't mess around and have fun every day, your achievements will definitely be higher than you are now. ”

After greeting two acquaintances, Dr. Goddard finally looked at Agnes.

"So... What are you here for? Just to hide from the Brotherhood? In that case I can arrange for you to live here, but it's not free, you'll have to do my research. ”

Dr. Goddard tilted his head, his tone suddenly cold.

"If you're also going to be involved in some new world research project for that bastard of Prester, then I have something else to say to you."

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