Alien Knights

On the fifth day of the singularity measurement, Clemens's room.

Liz, who was wearing glasses, placed a piece of paper filled with data on Clemens' desk and said, "I have already calculated the wave function of the crustal vector line. I used the ST model for verification. I ran a directional simulation and confirmed that there are no problems.”

The stubble-faced Clemens nodded, placed the paper on top of the thick pile of documents beside him, and returned his attention to the graphics on the laptop.

Liz stretched, picked up the empty cup and walked to the corridor of the room. She came to the coffee machine and wanted to make a cup, but found that the words "shortage of raw materials" appeared on the machine.

Liz knocked on the door, and a soldier opened it from the outside.

Liz pointed to the coffee machine and said to the soldier: "We're out of coffee beans."

The soldier nodded and closed the door again.

Putting her ear against the door, Liz made sure the soldiers were gone, then tiptoed to Clemens' side and whispered, "We have to find a way to get out of here."

Clemens smiled bitterly and said: "It is as difficult to get out of here as it is to leave the earth."

Liz said worriedly: "Have you ever thought that even if we help him calculate the singularity, will he let us go in the end?"

Clemens thought for a while and gave the answer: "Thinking from his position, it is more in his interest to keep us. But the premise is that we must be able to create enough value."

Liz sighed: "Maybe we should propose sending Alice back to her room and prohibiting her from going out again."

Clemens whispered: "I doubt the major would agree. Alice is more like a hostage, perhaps a bargaining chip in his hand, so that we can calculate the singularity as soon as possible."

Liz: "When Alice came back a few days ago, she said she was taken to a school with toys everywhere and many children with her. Is this possible?"

Clemens: "This military base, and that institute, there are a lot of people who are not allowed to leave here. A lot of these people are elderly, and they will definitely have children, and their children will definitely be in a similar place. The boarding school is under centralized management. Perhaps Alice was sent there.”

After hearing this, Liz nodded helplessly.

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Liz turned around and said, "Our coffee beans, finally."

When Liz walked over and opened the door, she saw a face that made her nervous.

Major Cole looked at the two people in the room with a smile and asked, "How is the progress?"

Clemens and Liz looked at each other.

Clemens said: "It's relatively smooth. If we continue at this pace, there will be another two days..."

The major interrupted him: "I want to see the final coordinates before six o'clock tonight."

Clemens stood up in shock: "Before six o'clock? Now there are only...nine hours left! How is this possible?!"

Major Cole put away his smile and said expressionlessly: "According to the observation results of the potential field, the energy of the singularity is gathering at an accelerated rate, and there is a high probability that it will completely explode tonight."

Liz said: "But it is impossible for us to reduce the error to within one kilometer in such a short period of time!"

Major Cole waved his hand: "I know that time is tight, so I will not insist on the previous request. I just ask you to narrow the scope as much as possible."

Clemens breathed a sigh of relief: "If that's the case, we will try our best to reduce the error, but I can't guarantee that the result will be ideal."

Major Cole looked at Clemens and suddenly said: "Tonight's singularity investigation, Professor Scott, you go with me."

Clemens was stunned: "Am I going to go tonight too?"

Major Cole: "Don't you want to verify your results?"

Liz pulled Clemens and shook her head slightly.

Clemens thought about it carefully and replied: "I will go, but at the same time, please ensure the personal safety of Liz and my daughter."

Major Cole smiled slightly: "It's very safe for them to stay here."

After closing the door, Liz grabbed Clemens anxiously: "Why did you agree to him?! It was too dangerous in the past!"

Clemens rubbed his face vigorously: "I have no choice...I agree to go together so that he won't question our calculations."

Liz covered her face in pain: "God, if anything happens to you, how should I explain to Alice?"

Clemens lifted Liz into his arms: "I'll be fine. As long as the calculation can be proven to be correct, we can win a place here, at least we won't have to worry about our lives anymore."

Liz gritted her teeth and said, "Come on, we only have less than nine hours, and there is still a lot of work to do."

Six p.m.

When Clemens brought the final calculation results to Major Cole, the latter's face looked a little ugly.

“Alexis Park Resort, Revel Casino Hotel, Green Valley Mall, Winterwood Park, MCJ Monarch High School…”

Looking at the huge red circle on the map, Major Cole asked: "This estimated area is located in the center of Las Vegas, with an area of ​​almost 12 square kilometers. It is quite different from the location of the singularity predicted by the headquarters. 230 kilometers...Professor Scott, are you sure?"

Clemens nodded: "I can confirm that the singularity is within this area. But time is short, I can only reduce the error range to this area."

Major Cole said in a deep voice: "If the singularity really breaks out in the city center as you said, it will definitely become a huge trouble... Think about it, thousands of citizens will see this with their own eyes. …”

Clemens suggested: "Maybe the streets can be blocked in advance to reduce unnecessary trouble."

Major Cole: "It's impossible. Blocking the city requires the highest authority, and doing so will expose our whereabouts."

Clemens heard what the major was saying: "Are we acting alone tonight?"

Major Cole: "Professor Scott, please remember, we are going to conduct a routine patrol tonight."

Half an hour later, Clemens, who put on a body armor-lined vest and an intercom device, got into a Hummer H1, left Groom Lake Military Base, and started heading toward Las Vegas. Driving downtown.

Looking at the heavily armed soldiers in the car, Clemens rubbed his palms together nervously.

Major Cole glanced at him and said: "Professor Scott, please stay with me later and don't stay away... I don't want to see you get lost. After all, your daughter still has an assistant, but They’re all waiting for you to come back.”

Clemens, who understood the deep meaning of the other party's words, remained gloomy and did not speak.

The motorcade gradually approached the urban area of ​​Las Vegas along the highway. The brilliant lights and bustling neighborhoods looked particularly dazzling against the backdrop of the desolate desert.

While looking at the on-board navigation map, Major Cole used the intercom next to his helmet to order: "Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, enter the tactical point."

The convoy was divided into four teams and headed in four directions.

Major Cole pointed to the map and said to Clemens: "Based on the singularity range you provided, I will divide the entire area into four divisions, and each action team will be responsible for patrolling one division."

"No matter where the singularity breaks out, my people can rush to the scene as quickly as possible."

After speaking, he gestured to the soldier beside him, who pressed the button on the portable computer, and a row of micro drones ejected from the rear of the car and flew over the city.

Clemens looked at the drone flying further and further and asked, "What should we do now?"

Major Cole adjusted the back of his seat, closed his eyes and said, "Wait."