Chapter 1674: 560. Starting today as the Wise Wolf – Adding more chapters for brother ‘Huo Zheng Ting Hao’【2/30】_2
“Ah, your joke isn’t as funny as it used to be, but maybe it’s because I’m really nervous right now and can’t appreciate the humor in it.”
Hog shivered slightly.
It was like an ancient Roman soldier who had accidentally wandered into the year 2077, seeing danger everywhere. If someone wasn’t guiding it, it might have screamed out loud by now.
Under Murphy’s command, the Blood Claw Chief took off his leather armor and inner lining, approaching the bio-pod naked and kneeling there, muttering and completing a prayer of the Wolf People.
He never was sincere, and now he wouldn’t suddenly turn into a fanatic.
The so-called prayer was basically changing the subject of the hymn from The Master of Hunting to the creator, probably because, at this moment of fate, even someone like Hog needed a bit of spiritual comfort.
Murphy did not stop this process; he and Triss stood in front of the authentication device, placing the Jackalwolf’s Civilization Slate on the device’s delicate tray. As the device activated, blue energy flowed from tubes, lifting the slate to slowly rotate in the air.
The authentication device in front of them also activated, projecting a blue light screen before Murphy’s eyes:
[Unable to connect to the Eden District database, initiating local database backup, authentication complete, Civilization Slate confirmed correct! Species code confirmed as Ds-04, code name ‘Jackalwolf’, current representative role vacant, authentication process prepared.
Start authentication? Yes/No]
“Swish”
At this moment, the blue bio-pod opened its lid with a high-tech feel. Hog took a deep breath and shivered his way inside.
He lay in that sticky, strange transparent liquid and took a final glance at Murphy. The Vampire Lord gave him an “OK” gesture. It was clear Hog was really scared, but he bit his tongue and said nothing more, just clenched his fists, preparing to face his fate.
When the pod door closed, the liquid enveloping Hog rapidly filled the whole bio-pod. There was probably something peculiar in it, putting the Jackalwolf into a deeply relaxed sleep within seconds. Murphy touched the light screen with his finger to initiate the authentication process.
It’s fortunate that all the mechanical gadgets left by the creator are fully automated. Otherwise, Murphy, with his mind “polluted” by Spiritual Energy, really couldn’t handle such advanced operations.
But that’s also normal.
The more advanced things are, the more they get rid of manual operations to avoid human or vampire clumsiness affecting operational efficiency. Data encapsulation and tech black-boxing are indeed good civilization.
A progress bar gradually advanced on the authentication device’s light screen, indicating that Hog had already formed some magical connection with the Civilization Slate.
“Oh dear, I forgot to tell it just now.”
Murphy patted his forehead and said to Triss, who was equally curious:
“The Jackalwolf’s Civilization Slate has an ‘evolution of creation’ feature. It can provide the representative with a one-time genetic enhancement that ignores life rank. Back then, the King of Bone Biting only became the strongest of the Jackalwolf Tribe by strengthening his power.
I wonder what Hog will choose?
Considering its previous dissatisfaction with its own body, it would likely choose to turn itself into a standard Hyena Wolfman Warrior?
To be honest, its tiny frame really doesn’t hold any weight in front of its powerful kin.”
“But right now, I’m not really concerned about Hog’s choice.”
Triss glanced at the Palano Knight clumsily trying to “interact” with an automated answering device at the other end of the lab. She voiced her thoughts to Murphy:
“We also have a Civilization Slate in our possession, even though it’s only one-seventh of the Vampire Civilization Slate fragment. But if this device can make Hog the civilization’s representative, doesn’t it mean we could do the same for you as the vampire representative?”
“It’s not possible.”
Murphy shook his head and said:
“When I first came into contact with the Desire Shard, I already knew that thing doesn’t have the complete authority to grant me the role of representative. We might need to collect all seven fragments to recast it. Besides, if we really talk about a vampire representative, how could it be me?
Wouldn’t Lord Paryen or you have more qualification?”
“I actually think you’re more suitable.”
Triss placed her hand on Murphy’s wrist, speaking softly:
“I was initially fooled by you, with all that talk about subspace shadows giving you unique powers. But when King of Bone Biting spoke with you earlier, although it wasn’t explicitly stated, a lot of information was implied. That arrogant Jackalwolf looks down on everything in this era, arrogantly calling me ‘female slave’, but do you know what is most terrifying?
I didn’t have too much disgust or resentment towards that title because I know Felix comes from an ‘era of divine spirits’ beyond my imagination, yet it tries to humble itself as much as possible before you.
Undoubtedly, you are the chosen one by the creator, the messenger of Him, your status is so noble that even a legitimate Son of Creation like the King of Bone Biting calls you ‘officer’! I hardly dare to pursue this thought further.
I’m afraid that once I understand the answer, it will mean you’re leaving me.
Murphy, tell me…”
She leaned closer to Murphy, whispering in his ear:
“Who are you really! Are you, like the King of Bone Biting, from the Golden Age? An ancient phantom wandering in a time not your own? Where is the real Murphy? What have you done with him?”