[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring":3,"chapter-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-604":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1851907,2458,"Chapter 604 - 604 485 Contact Part 2","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-604",604,"\u003Cp>604: Chapter 485: Contact (Part 2) 604: Chapter 485: Contact (Part 2) Su Mo and the others soon followed Jialan to the end of the passage, where the scene before them abruptly opened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An extremely narrow underground congregational area came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, buildings shaped like grid squares were constructed, and the roads were very narrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, many children could be seen squatting together, playing, and laughing from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By its size, this was a congregational area of over 20,000 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s an open space over here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You guys rest there for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without our permission, do not leave that space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any new situation arises, I will inform you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jialan led Su Mo to a relatively spacious open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that they looked down on Su Mo and the others, but rather, there were simply too many of them to accommodate at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo and the others had no objections, as they were not picky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Jialan turned around and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ming addressed everyone, “Rest here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, they all sat down where they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, many natives and children of the Hongji Empire curiously gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most of them, this was the first time they had seen newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were filled with curiosity and surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they did not approach rashly, still retaining a sense of instinctive fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, as the resting group began to take out nutrition bars from their waist packs, preparing to eat and replenish their strength,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>though they had eaten before, their previous intense escape had severely drained their energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to start eating, they saw pairs of curious and somewhat longing eyes staring at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many children in tattered clothes swallowed hard, their faces filled with desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they didn’t understand what nutrition bars were, seeing the attractive colors of the bars being put into mouths, they naturally knew it was something delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Karina, with a smile, handed her nutrition bar to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little girl hesitated before cautiously reaching out her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina nodded at her with encouraging eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl then stepped forward, reaching out to take it, her small face breaking into a joyful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said to Karina,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, other children crowded around eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ming and the others, upon observing this, generously handed out nutrition bars to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, an elder in a blue robe, leaning on a mechanical walking stick, was gazing at this scene from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, he revealed a contemplative expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Jialan came over and respectfully started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jialan, what you did this time was indeed a bit reckless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the point in saying that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not opposing your actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what we see now, it may not be a bad thing after all, at least these outsiders have made a good first impression on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this doesn’t represent my final view of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But our current situation is indeed becoming more difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we can’t change, our complete destruction won’t be far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the contest with the artificial intelligence, Black Cosmos, we truly are losing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather, it won’t happen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jialan kept shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s not talk about that anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much consideration, since you brought them here, you’ll be responsible for connecting with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a token of sincerity, I’ll allow you to take some of them to visit and understand our congregational area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, you must also clearly inquire about their background.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jialan nodded earnestly in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Silly child, you don’t have to be too stressed about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take your time in making contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if we are not doing well, we won’t collapse in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one thing I want to remind you of—don’t trust these outsiders too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans are very complex creatures and possess a strong capacity for deception.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead, boldly reach out, and as for the different voices from the Elder Council, I will suppress them for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The future ultimately belongs to you young people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———————————————-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the temporary camp, Su Mo and a few others huddled together, whispering amongst themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ming was the first to voice his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I took a moment to observe just now, and I’ve realized that despite the disrepair here, the level of civilization preservation is quite intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the air quality here is not even on the same level as the sewers’, which means there is a complete air filtration system in place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina spoke in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And that’s not all; if you look closely at the houses here, they’re not made from ordinary metal structures, but entirely from alloys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must have been constructed using materials plundered from killed Security Guards, indicating they must possess a fairly sophisticated crafting ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They likely retain a part of the manufacturing capabilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Based on what you’re saying, they’re not just ordinary survivors of the Hongji Empire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo pondered for a moment before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They might be core members.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ming nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the difference?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The difference is significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they are core members of the Hongji Empire, they will surely know how to leave this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, they would know what method to use to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep in mind that until now, we still haven’t figured out how we fell to this damned place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo explained to Victor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I doubt it; if they knew how to leave, they would have gone long ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor wasn’t very optimistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Qian Chengxue interjected with a reminder; “Enough about that, the woman named Jialan is coming this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo and the others all fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jialan approached, Lin Ming and the others greeted her in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Jialan, hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jialan glanced at Lin Ming and the others, then her gaze settled on Su Mo, ignoring everyone else as she said, “You, come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo quickly recovered and responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Chengxue and Karina watched this scene unfold, their lips slightly moving as if they wanted to speak, but they then abandoned the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only watch as Su Mo left with Jialan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the two were at a distance, Victor voiced his concern somewhat uneasily, “If they’ve taken Su Mo away alone, could they mean him harm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his initial disdain for Su Mo, Victor had come to genuinely admire him during their time fleeing together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have confidence in Su Mo; for now, let’s do nothing to avoid arousing suspicion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to him, Lin Ming had also come to trust Su Mo a great deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Su Mo accompanied Jialan as they made their way toward the residential area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, many heads popped out from the windows of the buildings, curiously gazing at Su Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo felt like a monkey on display, incredibly uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally wanted to strike up a conversation with Jialan to smooth things over, but it felt like anything he might say would be awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small talk and schmoozing were not his forte, especially when it came to women, with whom Su Mo had even less experience.\u003C\u002Fp>",1229,"2026-06-09T07:18:34.080Z",1,"novelbin.me","cb4c41184e3941ec6312f6b67204476efa5e0fbfbe59e0948488738e7090946e","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-605","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-603",1771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdestiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-cover.jpg"]