Chapter 1700
Your chips are worthless!
Chapter 1700 Your chips are worthless! (3K)
Nina never imagined that she, an unknown person, would one day be noticed by important figures.
Moreover, the important figure seemed to be aware of the difficulties she was currently facing and generously offered to provide some computing resources immediately to help her overcome them.
To demonstrate the validity of his promise, he even directly connected the intelligent AI cube, which possessed autonomous consciousness and unimaginable computing power, to Nina's microcomputer on the spot.
The moment the connection was established, Nina's mind exploded, and a strong sense of stimulation erupted from the depths of her soul, surging through every part of her body.
Seeing the microcomputer that used to take a very long time to solve equations suddenly gain a powerful boost and transform into a supercomputer capable of solving all problems in an instant, Nina understood that the other party's promise was true.
"I'm...sorry! Please wait a moment!"
Nina was captivated by the enormous computing power and even couldn't resist opening the equation she had been unable to solve and starting the calculation on the spot.
"It's alright! Adino will assist you for now. We'll talk later."
When He Ming saw Nina's eagerness to start a new round of calculations, he knew that everything was in the bag.
No researcher would dare to say no after experiencing Adino's supercomputing power without batting an eye!
"Heh. Colonel Ming seems to have a high opinion of Nina Einstein!"
After glancing at the student council members who were somewhat confused by He Ming's actions, the chairman smiled and said...
"Yes. The current world situation needs more ambitious people to join us, and it also needs more talented technicians to devote themselves to weapons research."
He Ming nodded and turned his gaze to Mi Lei, who was standing to the side looking somewhat uneasy.
“Miss Mireille, don’t be nervous. The activities outside are quite lively. I believe that not only I, but your classmates also enjoy days like this. In these times when the shadow of war looms large, opportunities to have such relaxed days are becoming increasingly rare.”
"Colonel Ming, I..."
Mire opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.
He Ming waved his hand, indicating that Mirei should relax a little, and then looked at Lelouch, who was standing to Mirei's left.
“Lelouch Lamperouge.”
When He Mingyi uttered Lelouch's name, the chairman and Mirei's expressions immediately changed.
He didn't reveal his name, but just looked at Lelouch.
"Yes, Colonel Ming. Please give your orders."
Lelouch stepped forward and bowed.
"I've heard that you are quick-witted, exceptionally intelligent, and have your own set of insights into people and things. Now that His Highness Clovis has just raised the banner of righteousness, he urgently needs ambitious people to join him in launching a war against the evil Emperor Charles DI Britannia."
He Ming smiled slightly and extended an invitation to Lelouch.
"I wonder if Lelouch Lamperouge has this intention?"
"Wait! Colonel Ming! Lelouch is still just a student; he can't possibly shoulder such a heavy responsibility!"
The chairman stood up abruptly and quickly refused on Lelouch's behalf.
"Chairman, I'm very sorry. I wasn't asking you, but rather Lelouch. Please, have a seat!"
The moment He Ming turned to look at the chairman, the chairman immediately felt as if a thousand pounds of pressure were pressing down on him, forcing him to sit back in his chair.
"Chairman!"
Mirei exclaimed in surprise and rushed forward to check. After confirming that the chairman was temporarily unable to exert his strength due to some circumstance, she turned around and glared angrily at He Ming.
"Colonel Ming! This is an academy, not a military base!"
"Yes. That's why I asked Lelouch for his opinion, isn't it? If it were in the military, I would only need a transfer order."
He Ming's voice gradually turned cold, even ruthlessly shattering Mi Lei's illusions.
“Miss Mireille. We who are on the battlefield are not the heroes you imagine. In many ways, we are nothing more than ruthless butchers in hell!”
"you!"
Mirei was startled, realizing that her limbs were gradually becoming cold.
"Colonel Ming! Forgive my arrogance, but I want to make a deal with you!"
At that moment, Lelouch suddenly spoke up.
"Oh? A deal? What makes you think you can make a deal with me?"
He Ming laughed.
"Yes! I am qualified."
Lelouch took a deep breath and turned his gaze to the chairman.
The latter sighed deeply.
"Alright, alright! Mireille, Rival, help me up! This is up to Lelouch and Colonel Ming."
Perhaps to avoid suspicion, CC got up and pulled Nina, who was engrossed in calculations, out of the room after the chairman, Mireille, and Rival left.
After watching everyone leave, Lelouch took a deep breath.
"Colonel Ming. I understand your plan, and I vaguely guess your strategy. But given Clovis's abilities, I'm afraid he's not up to the task. To achieve your goal, you'll need to add a new bargaining chip." "That bargaining chip is you, Lelouch vi Britannia, the long-lost Holy Britannian Empire, and also the eleventh prince who was sent here as a hostage back then, isn't that right?"
Suddenly, Lelouch, who was following his own rhythm and trying to sell his long-hidden secret for a good price, was disrupted by He Ming's move.
"you!"
Lelouch stared at He Ming in shock.
"Hehe. Please sit down. Lelouch, no, or perhaps I should call you Prince Lelouch."
He Ming gestured for Lelouch to sit down.
A sense of unease crossed Lelouch's mind, but he dared not show it.
“You say Prince Clovis is not up to the task, but in my opinion, he is far more suitable than you to carry out my plan. Want to know why?”
Lelouch frowned deeply, trying to observe He Ming's expression and guess his methods, but the mask blocked his view.
Please inform me!
Lelouch asked respectfully.
"It's very simple. Prince Clovis knows who his enemy is and understands his methods. But what about you? You still don't know who plotted that assassination, nor do you know whether your mother is alive or dead."
"What?! I... I don't know if my mother is alive or dead?! How is that possible?! I saw my mother lying in a pool of blood, holding Nanali!! I still remember that assassination attempt!!"
Lelouch's expression changed drastically, and he spoke loudly.
What if your memories have been altered?
Lelouch's emotional change was in line with He Ming's expectations, so he continued to push the price up.
"Memory alteration?!"
Lelouch's eyes widened, and he subconsciously raised his hand to cover half of his face, constantly pondering the possibility of this problem.
"It's a great pity! According to your rational thinking, you will never find the real answer. Because the truth is hidden in the collective unconscious of a world called C. And your mother, Princess Mariana, used a power called GEASS before she died after the assassination to transfer her consciousness into the consciousness of another person."
"How is this possible? How could such a thing happen? This is reality! This is the real world!"
"But this world has undergone a dramatic change. Fragments from countless worlds are merging with it. Earth has expanded more than three times its original size. Monsters from other worlds and threats from the mastermind behind the scenes are also enveloping the solar system, and a terrifying war that could destroy humanity at any moment could be launched. Lelouch."
Lelouch stared wide-eyed at He Ming.
He had thought that his long-hidden secret could be exchanged for a good deal with He Ming, but it turned out to be worthless.
He was even far inferior to Clovis, who had never beaten him in chess.
"Feeling helpless, isn't that right? Your reaction is just like the people of this world who were forcibly thrown into this solar system by the mastermind behind it all, facing the rampage of monsters brought about by the dimensional quake without any defense."
Seeing that the effect was almost achieved, He Ming spoke again.
"Why don't you start with the GEASS clue and recall that assassination attempt from back then? Perhaps then you'll understand who the real killer was and who covered it all up. Let your brothers and sisters go! They were never your enemies. In a sense, they were your allies."
“Because Charles DI Britannia’s true concern is not you princes and princesses, nor the Holy Britannian Empire.”
Having said that, He Ming got up and left, leaving Lelouch alone in the office, deep in thought.
"Finished talking? Next, do you want me to perform that?"
When CC, who was guarding the door, saw He Ming come out, he casually made a gun gesture and smacked himself on the head, just like the way he had shown Clovis on Shengen Island.
“No need for that, C.C. Lelouch is a smart man. He will figure out the truth. Besides, I’m afraid he’ll ask me for the key to Geass later.”
He Ming shook his head and looked at CC seriously.
"What are you looking at me for? I will never give GEASS to anyone again! It's not power! It's a curse!"
CC instantly became stern and said in a stern voice.
"Yes. Don't worry. I won't grant Lelouch's request. Since we're targeting the world of C, then we can't allow any more Geass to appear in reality. You can rest assured about that."
CC remained silent for a moment after hearing this, then sighed.
"Can you really do it?"
CC seems somewhat wavering.
He Ming raised his hand and patted her shoulder.
"This world has been forcibly bound together by an unknown force. Once we find the source of that unknown force, this chaotic spacetime will return to normal. At that time, you only need to follow us to other worlds. Then, the power of World C should no longer have any effect on you."
"Are there conflicts between the barriers of dimensional spacetime and the rules of the world?"
CC raised her hand and touched her forehead, murmuring something.
"Maybe! Even if it doesn't work, I have other ways to help you achieve your wish."
"Fine! I've already been caught, so do with me as you please."
(End of this chapter)