“Sense of urgency…”

Belltila repeated Gao Wen's words softly, and her eyes fell on the "mortal" who could even confront the gods without changing her face. A thought suddenly popped up in her heart:

What else in the world can make such people feel urgency?

That may only be a risk from outside the known world...

"After that signal appeared, your nerves became a little tense," she couldn't help but say, "Although others probably couldn't see it, I noticed that - do you think that signal is a big threat? The sender of the signal... Although you just said it was optimistic, it seems that you are already sure they were malicious."

"No, I can't determine whether they are malicious or good-willed now, but the existence of this signal itself should make all of us nervous," Gao Wen glanced at Belltila, "If it really comes from another civilization deep in the distant sea of ​​stars - then this civilization is completely unknown to us. Completely unknown means that everything is possible. They may be more advanced, stronger than us, and may be extremely offensive, and even these signals themselves may be some kind of trap...

“Of course, this may be the opposite, but we cannot hope for everything ‘just that’.

"And this unknown thing is even more dangerous in a sense than the 'divine disaster' we face, because at least we have begun to contact and crack the mysteries of gods. We at least know where the boundaries of gods are, but for a strange civilization deep in the sea of ​​stars, we cannot even determine what their life form is."

Belltila listened quietly to Gao Wen's words and suddenly said softly: "For countless years, the mortals on this planet have been walking alone in the darkness, and there are no other lights in the world, so most of us think that we are the only ones in this vast wilderness. We compete and survive within the scope of our own civilization candlelight. All the threats we have come into contact with also come from this range, but now... a cluster of lights from afar suddenly appeared in our vision."

Gao Wen nodded gently: "So I felt a little urgency - the existence of the Siren and the testimony of the Dragon Clan have proved that we are not the only one candlelight in this universe, but we never thought that another light was so close, and was even shining in our direction... Whether this strange light was kind or malicious, it meant that we didn't have much time to waste."

"Although I don't know what you have plans, it seems that you have high hopes for the giant Thorin tree," Beltira said while thinking, and she pondered. The breeze under the night sky blew across the tree canopy and raised some subtle waves on the edge of the sea of ​​leaves. After half a minute of thinking, she broke the silence, "Maybe there is a way... to let me break through my own growth limit."

Gao Wen was also thinking about his own affairs, and at this time he immediately woke up from his meditation: "Do you have a way?"

"The growth limit of the Thorin giant tree seems to be mainly limited by my control ability, and regarding the control ability..." Bell Tira paused for a moment, and a hint of pride seemed to appear on his face. "Do you remember how I controlled two incarnations at the same time?"

Gao Wen instantly guessed the other party’s thoughts and couldn’t help but open his eyes slightly: “Are you talking about those servo brains?”

"I have always regarded the servo brain as an auxiliary organ that stabilizes my personality tendencies. Occasionally, I also use them to solve some research topics, but I rarely use them directly to control giant trees - it is not that there are any safety or technical problems to do this, simply because I have enough control ability and don't need to do this," Bell Tira nodded and said very seriously. "I have only recently started to use the servo brain to assist myself in controlling the extra 'incarnation'. This has achieved good results. The question you just asked gave me further inspiration... The extra computing power can not only control the extra avatars, but also control the increasingly huge giant trees."

Gao Wen had been attracted by interest, and he nodded: "Continue."

"I just conceived a plan. If an auxiliary brain is set up in its neural grid every certain range during the growth of the Solin giant tree, and a series of auxiliary neural nodes and independent biomass circulation channels are set up around these brains, it may greatly increase the scale of the giant tree, and at the same time it will not put too high pressure on my own thinking cycle and biomass delivery," Belltila continued. "At the same time, these brains can be buried deep underneath, which can also prevent the enemy from locking my neural nodes and greatly enhance safety..."

Gao Wen opened his eyes wide as he listened. He conceived the amazing plan of Belltila in his mind. The scene he had made up was particularly shocking. After hearing the other party's idea of ​​burying the auxiliary brain deep into the ground, he immediately nodded in agreement. Is it safe to do so, mainly to be more friendly to the mental health of ordinary people who are active on the surface...

Belltila saw Gao Wen's approving gaze, and she stopped with a smile: "Do you need to add anything to my plan?"

"No one knows your body better than you, so you can control the technical aspects yourself," Gao Wen nodded, "but there is one thing I want to explain - I am not trying to make the Thorin tree expand blindly without goal, but have a detailed 'growth plan'..."

While speaking, he couldn't help but reminded him: "In addition, I must remind you one thing: Although this grand plan has a good starting point, we must not forget the lessons of the death of everything in the past. After all, your starting point was also good, but in the end you fell into the dark side of technology - so you must always pay attention to the risks in the growth process this time. Once you find that the giant tree is out of control, you must immediately stop it. At the same time, no matter where your plan goes, you must report the progress to me at any time, and report it directly to me without going through other departments."

Looking at Gao Wen's particularly serious expression and listening to the solemnity in the other party's tone, Belltila also became solemn. As a witness and participant of the disaster of the past, all memories of the demise of everything that gradually fell into darkness and madness in the past are now all in her mind - it appears in all her mind. She lowered her head deeply and said with a heavy tone: "Yes, I will never make the mistakes like that again, Brother Gao Wen."

...

On the distant northern coast, the empire's largest seaport, the new city "Beigang" has now become the busiest material distribution hub in the northern region.

This new city, which was built with almost half the power of the empire, now stands at the end of the North Coast. Its rises from the ground to create countless records that seem miraculous to the locals. No one has ever seen a city that can be built in such a short time, no one has ever seen a huge heat collecting tower standing on the earth, and the spider-web-like heating pipelines place the entire city in warmth. The new order of the empire spreads outward with the city as the center, spreading across the north like an irresistible wave - no one has ever seen so many merchants, travelers, and adventurers gathered all over this coastline that was once ruled by the cold and wilderness.

Those who once questioned the Beigang Construction Corps and the decision of the Wilder family had all dissipated at some point. In front of the towering port shield and municipal heat collection tower, all the pale and weak questions melted like spring snow, while other voices expressing concern gradually disappeared after the rapid rise of the business in Beigang New City.

The new order brought about a new prosperity that northerners had never seen before. This prosperity was shocking. The flowing gold pounds and fenal covered all the tongues of doubt like honey. Even the blind and short-sighted indigenous nobles could not disobey their hearts when standing in the "Beigang Customs Hall" or the "Beigang Railway Hub".

Of course, there are also those who are particularly strong - but they have merged into the earth with their hard heads and become part of the cornerstone of the new urban area's outward expansion.

A drizzle visited the port city. This was the second rainfall since summer began, but it was ultimately the extreme north. Even if it was already summer, the rain seemed particularly cold, as if there were still crumbs of ice crystals mixed in water droplets. In the hazy rain, the towering city heating facilities and the magical obelisk inlaid with runes pointed to the sky, and the magical brilliance emitted by each formed a circle of light curtains that spread outward in the misty sky.

An iron-black magic train slowly slowed down in the drizzle. The yellow holographic marking wall projected in front of the railway platform changed to a green that represents the allowed passage. The steel beast running on the repulsive device drove into the platform marked by the holographic projection and slowed down smoothly at the edge of the platform. With the clacking sounds made by a series of mechanical devices when they changed polarity, the train finally stopped and opened the door with a ringtone.

Passengers from afar came out of the train one after another, and the already busy platform suddenly became even more lively.

Among the passengers flocking to the platform, a figure in a black robe squeezed out of the crowd and cursed all the way. Among the passengers dressed in various styles, this figure in a short robe still looked particularly eye-catching. His hair and beard were white, and he looked like an old man in his seventies or eighties, but he was full of energy. Not only could he squeeze out a way from the strong young man, but he could also jump on the edge of the crowd and shout that someone had stepped on his feet.

He was wearing a short mage robe that had already appeared a little outdated in this "new era". This robe has obviously been with his master for many years. The surface has many signs of wear, but it is still clean and tidy. A black sheepskin magic book commonly used by the mage was hung around his waist, and a short staff and a magic ball in a bag were hung on the other side. A black soft hat was worn on the head of the old mage. The soft hat looked simple, but the rubies inlaid at the corners were enough to prove that this was an extraordinary treasure with restrained style.

This overall dress is obviously very suitable for moving in the wilderness. Usually, those mages who embark on adventures prefer this "outfit" that does not affect the action and can stably exert combat effectiveness.

But few mages who embark on an adventure would be as old as him. Even if they are still a powerful spellcaster, they should cherish the rest of their lives and stay in the mage tower and study the books they have accumulated throughout their lives.

"Young people these days are becoming more and more disrespectful to the elderly," the old mage stood outside the crowd and shouted for a few words, then shook his head and mumbled towards the exit of the platform. While walking, he couldn't help but look up his head, looking at the dazzling magic devices, advertising signs and signposts on the platform, and another freight train slowly docking on the platform on the other side. "But then again, these exquisite things from these days are really interesting... an automatic operation machine? It's really a good thing that can be tossed out by smart people..."

"Of course, this visionary old gentleman—" As soon as the old master finished speaking, a happy and energetic young male voice suddenly came from the side, "Welcome to Beigang, the most prosperous and advanced port new city on this land. You are here in the right place, and the good things here are everywhere..."

The old mage turned his head and looked beside him and saw a meticulous young man wearing a dark blue coat with hair care, standing next to him, with a pleasant and kind smile on his face.

"A person who sells local specialties? Or sells business hotels?" The old mage immediately raised his eyebrows and choked back without waiting for the other party to finish his words. "Don't treat me as the first time I took the magic train - I just often work in the wild, but I haven't been to the city. Have you ever been to the rune forging factory in Shilin City? Have you ever been to the crystal melting factory in Pochkesburg?"

The young man was choked by the old mage's words, and his face turned a little red on the spot, and he said with embarrassment: "This... I don't mean that, old sir, I just saw you standing on the platform to see if you need help..."

"First of all, there is no need to add the word "old" in front of 'sir'. I'm afraid I can live better than you next. Secondly, I don't need local specialties or recommended hotels. I come here to do a good job and have my own arrangements - but if I talk about help, I really need to ask you for inquiries."

The young man seemed to be shocked by the momentum emitted by the old man, and quickly swallowed his saliva and smiled with a hint of embarrassment: "You...you just speak."

"There should be a 'Far North Exploration and Development Team Reporting everywhere' in this city, right? Where to go?"

"Far North Exploration and Development Team?" The young man was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted, "Are you talking about the adventurer guild going to Tallond?"

"That's right, that's the case, Adventurer Guild... I also think this name is easier," the old master stroked his beard. "It seems that there are two registration places in the north of the mainland, one in the Duchy of Holy Dragon and the other in the Beigang. Actually, I planned to go to the Duchy of Holy Dragon at the beginning, but that place was too far away and the train was not connected, so I came here to see the situation."

"Yes, there is indeed a registration center for adventurers here to go to Tallond," the young man said, and couldn't help but look at the old man in front of him for several times. No matter what, he couldn't believe that the old man with white hair and beard in front of him would be equated with "Adventurer". "But you... are you planning to go to Tallond?"

"Nonsense!" The old man suddenly glared, "Can I take the train all day just to visit the toilet of the Far North Exploration and Development Group?"

"No, no, no, I don't mean that... Well, you go from here, turn west after leaving the exit, and walk through two intersections and you will see the sign. A very obvious sign with the double signs of Cecil and Tallond - of course, if you don't mind paying some money, you can also go directly by carriage or magic car."

The young man said, suddenly blinking. There was only an empty platform in front of him. The cold wind blew past him. Where was the figure of an old wizard here?

"See... I've seen the ghost!"
Chapter completed!