Chapter 189 Monitoring Life Forms
Chapter 189 Monitoring Life Forms
Faced with the slightly tense situation, Zong Fang frowned slightly, glanced around at everyone, and sighed helplessly. He could only step forward to smooth things over, saying, "In that case, let's submit it to the higher-ups."
His voice was steady and powerful, attempting to ease the tense atmosphere.
In a large and rigorous organizational system like TPC, when faced with complex issues that are difficult to decide, reporting them to higher-level departments for overall decision-making is undoubtedly a conventional and reasonable solution.
Zong Fang knew that getting more senior decision-makers involved at this point might break the deadlock and find a more appropriate solution to this thorny problem.
Kijima nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with Munakata's proposal.
She stood there quietly, her eyes deep and focused, her mind racing as she weighed the pros and cons. After a moment's thought, she slowly turned around, her gaze falling on Horii, who was still engrossed in his research on the mysterious life form.
Megumi took a deep breath and tried to make her tone gentle yet decisive as she said, "Horie, why don't you go and rest for a while? The follow-up analysis will be handled by other researchers."
Her words, like ripples on a calm lake, gently spread through the silent command room.
Horii froze for a moment after hearing the captain's words, as if time had stood still.
He was still tightly gripping the pen he had just used to record the data, leaning slightly forward as if he wanted to start arguing immediately.
In his mind, this mysterious alien life form was like a scientific treasure trove waiting for him to explore. Every new discovery excited him, and he was unwilling to stop his work.
However, when he looked up and met the unquestionable gaze of Kijima Megumi, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
The unwavering determination and authority in his eyes made Horii realize that the captain's decision was irreversible. Reluctantly, he put down his work and slowly began tidying the documents and equipment on the table.
Finally, he took one last deep look at the mysterious life form on the screen, and with a hint of reluctance, turned and left the command room.
Lin Yeming silently watched Horii's departing figure, a sense of emotion welling up in his heart.
After Horii's figure disappeared through the doorway, he stepped forward, bent down, and unplugged the data cable connecting the device with a swift and decisive motion.
He then straightened up, calmly scanning everyone present with his gaze, and said solemnly, "I am very happy that Horii always holds the most positive view of science."
He paused slightly, his gaze sharpening as if trying to pierce through the fog and reach the core of the problem. "But this time, we must be cautious. Since this life form has a communication module, it means it possesses a certain ability to exchange information and probably has considerable intelligence."
At this point, he emphasized, word by word, "We must guard against it, whether it is lying."
"I will explain the situation to Horii. The rest will proceed according to plan. First, we will report to the higher-ups for discussion, and then monitor the research lab on-site."
After saying that, he looked at Xincheng and ordered, "Xincheng, keep a close eye on this life form. Destroy it immediately if there are any abnormalities."
Everyone paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"understand!"
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