Chapter 1117 - The Light of the Cursed (1/2)
Chapter 1117: The Light of the Cursed
Translator: Transn Editor: Transn
Although Roland designed the laboratory himself, he was still quite impressed with its real version.
Thousands of Stones of Lighting illuminated the pitch-black underground space, spilling light on the surrounding rocks plastered with lead plates, which formed an enclosed area the size of a basket ball court.
There was, somehow, a sort of beauty in those smooth, glinty and colorless lead plates.
It was the beauty of industrialization.
“If we lose the Battle of Divine Will, this place will become an ancient relic as well after hundreds of years, right?” Roland murmured.
And it would be a relic completely different from those of the underground civilization and the demons.
The marks on the lead plates would then become evidence that proved that the human civilization had, at one time, been prosperous.
“Probably,” Pasha replied as she put Roland and Nightingale down gently. “However, I’ve never had such a strong feeling as I have now that we’ll survive in the end.”
“I believe so too,” Roland said smilingly and stepped into the laboratory.
The entire room was divided into two sections, one for operation and the other observation. A concrete wall of around half a meter thick, which was also heavily protected by lead plates, separated the two chambers. Lead oxide had been added to the glass implanted at the center of the wall created by Lucia. Due to the limitation in the current technologies, the lead glass was not as transparent and bright as modern glass. However, it was sufficient for people to see through.
“Ah, you’re here, Your Majesty,” Celine said as she poked her main tentacle out of the door of the operation chamber, her giant body looming over them menacingly. However, the threatening atmosphere soon lightened as they saw bolts and rulers in the crook of her auxiliary tentacles. “I heard Pasha talking when I was installing a lead plate. Did Zooey bring the ancient treasure back?”
“It’s right in this box,” Roland answered as he placed the lead box on her main tentacle. He then entered the operation chamber and examined it carefully.
“What do you think? This is designed and built solely according to your instructions,” Celine said while raising her tentacles. “But is it really necessary? If the curse is a sort of light, wouldn’t a regular wall be sufficient to block it out?”
“Just in case. If my theory is correct, the light won’t be detected by naked eyes and can be highly penetrative. Regular walls do block it, but they have to be several meters thick,” Roland replied as he turned to the two ancient witches. “So, you can never judge things based on your instincts. Even though the original carriers are very resistant to various perils, before we obtain a thorough understanding of the Magic Cube, we have to follow our procedures.”
Since radiation would break down DNA structures and thus hinder the replication process of DNAs, it would cause great damage to organs with a fast metabolism. Organs such as heart and brain were more resistant to radiation than the others. Judging from the incredibly long lifespan of the original carriers who could normally live for hundreds of years, Roland believed that they were also somewhat immune to radiation. That was also the reason why Roland had asked Celine to conduct the test.
Celine broke into a laugh and said, “You remind me of the president of the Quest Society. Don’t worry. One of the principles of the Quest Society is to follow rules. I’ll be cautious.”
Roland returned a nod, “So let’s begin.”
Celine thus shut herself in the operation chamber.
The first step according to the operation manual was to keep all the doors of the laboratory closed during the experiment. Everybody should recede to the observation room except the operator.
Through the lead glass, Roland saw Celine open the box and take out of the Magic Cube.