Chapter 116: God Is God, Humans Are Humans

"Related to our adulthood?" Robert was startled.

"That's right, you'll know in a moment."

After speaking, Sui Bian's expression returned to its calm neutrality, and he refocused his attention on the tablet.

But the Astates became active, some whispering about what the destination was like and how it related to their adulthood.

As for Alekxia, she remained focused on the tablet, using existing data to construct a model.

About half an hour.

Those in the cabin could clearly feel the Yiuo decelerating, followed by a steady descent.

Soon, they heard the faint noise of the landing gear beneath the Yiuo.

"Dong, dong."

As the landing gear contacted the ground, the rear hatch of the cabin began to slowly lower, revealing the outside scenery to those inside.

It was a desert plain.

Seeing this, Sui Bian folded the tablet inward, slipped it into his suit's inner pocket, and, before standing, said calmly, "Everyone, follow me."

"Yes, father (sir)." the Astates and Alekxia replied in unison.

They left the cabin.

The sunset's afterglow bathed the desert, and as the light faded the temperature began to plunge, the winter chill especially fierce.

But those who had just left the tropical zone showed little discomfort.

The Astates and Alekxia needed no further comment; Sui Bian's physical condition was vastly improved.

At present, he is only slightly stronger than Robert, John and other Astates in all aspects.

However, the more Astates become G-virus adapters with implanted G glands in the future, the stronger his physique will become.

After all, "Your father is always your father."

The little Astates who left the cabin looked on with curious expressions.

They found themselves atop a hill, and the area where the Yiuo landed appeared to be a temporary camp set up by the engineering department.

Four more Yiuo vessels were parked here, along with over ten white tents and staff from various departments bustling about.

They also discovered that the camp's security was handled by the Olympus Spear equipped with matte‑green TPS Power Armor.

At the hill's center stood an unfinished quarantine building, yet white quarantine fabric had sealed it tightly.

Now the group was walking toward that quarantine building.

"Father." Robert, walking behind Sui Bian, looked around and asked, "Is this the northwest of the Middle East?"

"Correct." Sui Bian nodded, "This is Gobekli Hill within Turkey. Not long ago, two of the company's intelligence agents discovered a ten‑thousand‑year‑old ruin beneath it. Ruxik, the rest is for you to explain to them." Saying this, Sui Bian addressed Alekxia on his left side in a low tone.

"Does that include the God‑making Project?" Alekxia asked with a faint smile.

"Does it include the god‑making plan?" Alekxia asked with a faint smile.

"Alright, no problem, children, come closer; the teacher is about to give a lecture."

Having received Sui Bian's confirmation, Alekxia still waved with a faint smile.

The Astates formed a semicircle around Alekxia, walking while listening as she narrated the tale of Lilith and Ares like a story.

As she spoke, the party had already arrived inside the quarantine building.

This was the original excavation site of the stone array, as well as the tunnel entrance leading to the underground ruin.

The cleanup team that arrived first had already temporarily detained the nonessential workers for isolation.

They were preparing to, after confirming everything was normal, perform standard memory erasure on the workers.

Sui Bian and the others underwent inspection and decontamination by technicians inside the building, then took the U‑shaped ramp to the stone array and continued through the tunnel toward the ruin.

After passing through the tunnel and then the city gate, catching sight of the city ruins, Alekxia finished her narration.

When they went through the tunnel and then through the city gate, seeing the city ruins, Alekxia also finished her narration.

"As humans, we actually have to pilot a god."

After listening, the little Astates could not fully digest what Alekxia had said.

Moreover, the surrounding environment, an ancient ruin millennia old, further shocked the children.

"God is god, humans are humans." At this moment, Sui Bian, who was at the front, turned his back to the Astates and said calmly:

"Gods aren't something great; they aren't superior beings. Keep that in mind."

Seeing Sui Bian speak in a breezy, unruffled tone, the Astates' slightly restless emotions immediately steadied as they said in unison:

Seeing Sui Bian speak in a light and carefree tone, this made the Astate's slightly anxious and uneasy emotions immediately become calm, and they all said in unison:

"Very good."

With those words, the group reached the main thoroughfare of the city ruins and walked toward the protruding cliff at the city's end.

At the area beyond the cliff, Sui Bian's party saw Lilith nailed to the rock face, and Ares reduced to a skeleton.

In the open space of this area, the engineering team and technicians had erected six large white sealed tents.

Inside the central tent were the remaining six white giants; the other tents housed newly installed equipment for researchers to conduct immediate on‑site experiments.

In the leftmost tent, the archaeology team, including Sirs, were undergoing questioning and inspection.

Security here was temporarily handled by HellParatroopers, so safety concerns were negligible.

Near the leftmost tent were Carlos, Leon, Ida, BoKen, Rebecca and several top researchers.

Seeing Sui Bian's party approach, Carlos immediately stepped forward and saluted, "Sir!"

"Mm." Sui Bian returned the salute, and as he lowered his right hand said, "At ease."

The others also stepped forward, but without Carlos's militaristic manner.

Leon and Ida were somewhat surprised; after all, they had spent years gathering intelligence abroad, and this was their first meeting with Astates.

Leon and Ai Da were somewhat surprised; after all, they have spent years abroad gathering intelligence, and this was still their first time meeting Astate.

But the two of them were not ordinary people, and they immediately restrained their emotions.

Leon complained further, "Sir, may I apply for the transportation service provided by the company?"

?

"Sure, but the company will not give you a travel subsidy, Agent Kennedy. Have you thought it through?" Sui Bian retorted.

His tone was flat, as if there were no problem at all.

But Leon felt a chill down his spine, sensing that the words carried a definite implication, and he immediately shook his head, saying:

"No need, Sir. Think about it, taking a taxi also has its own fun. Other agents don't have my freedom, hehe."

"I see," Sui Bian said, his face showing a look of sudden enlightenment.

"Sir."

At this moment, Rebecca, BoKen and the others also wanted to step forward to talk, but Sui Bian waved his hand, indicating to speak later.

Sui Bian first glanced at the Spear of Fear that had pierced Lilith, then looked at the War God Armor and Flame Sword on Ares, contemplating how to restore these three items to a scale usable by humans.

(End of Chapter)