Chapter 954: Meta-ization

So what now? What should we do?

Qin Ge looked at Hai Lun Na and said, "If I let Bismarck go through that process, I wouldn't agree. Even if it could give her greater power, I can't estimate whether her mind and body would be harmed, so I couldn't do something like that."

Hai Lun Na sighed, "I knew you, Commander, wouldn't go hurting them for power, but this process isn't about making Bismarck relive another world's Bismarck's path; it's about needing this transformation process."

"Transformation process?" Qin Ge blinked. "What does it mean to have a transformation process without going through the same thing?"

"Because your Bismarck and that Bismarck are fundamentally two different Bismarcks; their mental journeys differ, their experiences differ, and if forced, it would likely cause a severe rift."

"So we can't directly tamper with the wisdom core, but if we let her have a dream, weaving such a world in the dream. Though illusory, letting her truly experience it would avoid a sense of rift and could yield a very good result." Hai Lun Na said.

"Weaving a dream?" Qin Ge frowned. "Although the idea of weaving a dream sounds good, why do I feel it's unreliable?"

"The key to Bismarck's transformation is that she overcame meta-ization, right? If Bismarck hasn't even experienced meta-ization, how can we guarantee that after undergoing such a dream, her chances of successful modification increase?"

"Commander, that's a good question, but do you know what meta-ization is?" Hai Lun Na asked.

Qin Ge nodded. "In the documents you submitted earlier and the ones we searched for in the sea, meta-ization is when an object's nature changes toward meta, and this process is called meta-ization."

"Exactly, meta, meaning yuan. Meta is a trend and also a property. It is both the process of change and the result of change."

"The Wisdom Cube can undergo meta-ization, and a meta-ized Wisdom Cube can give birth to a meta-ized ship. Ships can also undergo meta-ization, transforming via their own Wisdom Cube's meta-ization into a meta-ized ship."

"Ships built from a meta-ized Wisdom Cube have an irreversible degree of meta-ization—at least no reversal has been found yet. However, meta-ization achieved by converting a ship into a meta-ized ship is reversible to a certain extent, and we currently have multiple mature methods for handling it."

"The ultimate meta-ization of the Wisdom Cube is the Elemental Magic Cube, and the ultimate meta-ization of ships is us." Hai Lun Na smiled.

"Our existence is the proof of meta-ization."

"So you mean that in every ship's Wisdom Cube, there is a propensity to transform into meta-ization? Even if it's not showing now, perhaps it will appear one day?" Qin Ge wondered.

"Exactly, because no matter which world, a ship's birth stems from the meme of the original prototype ship. So no matter how a ship changes, its character and essence remain essentially the same."

"Just like Bismarck, because it has the meme of the Bismarck prototype ship, whether it's the Bismarck under the Commander's command, the Bismarck as leader of Iron Blood, or Bismarck existing in other ways, they all share the same trait: Iron Blood's will above all, as an enlightened leader, as a faction leader—this is innate."

"This is the meme, equivalent to human genes, and the foundation of all ships." Hai Lun Na said.

"So when Bismarck is in that woven dream, does her Wisdom Cube also undergo meta-ization along with the dream? When the dream ends, does the final result reflect onto her body?" Qin Ge asked.

"It's the result that reflects onto the body, not the process; Commander, you need to be clear on this." Hai Lun Na said.

"Then, how confident are you about this?" Qin Ge asked.

"This technology is already very mature, and the one executing it is Bismarck, who has always been steadfast; as long as she can safely enter the dream, the success rate should be over ninety percent." Hai Lun Na said.

"Then what causes the other abnormalities?" Qin Ge asked.

"The change in nature isn't instantaneous, and many factors intervene. This is merely a conservative statement; after all, nothing in this world is perfect, human plans fall short of heavenly calculations, and such things are countless."

"So we can only do our best; as for perfection, that realm is truly too difficult to attain." Hai Lun Na said.

Qin Ge shrugged. "Indeed, that's the case. So how do we let her enter the dream, and how do we weave this dream?"

"Entering such a dream is very simple; Xinong in the port area can help with that, though Xinong is currently in Hawaii, and returning will take some time."

"During this time, we can also adjust the equipment and methods we use. The Commander can also use this time to have a good talk with Bismarck, after all, her personal opinion is most important; if she herself rejects this, then no matter how hard we try, it will be to no avail."

"If this is her own expectation, then please have her firm in her confidence; when the dream ends, he will become a truly reborn powerful warship." Hai Lun Na said.

"You're right about that, then let's discuss this for now; as for what to do next, I haven't decided yet, I'll speak after asking Bismarck." Qin Ge said.

"Whether she wants to modify for greater power or maintain the status quo, we'll leave it up to her to decide." Qin Ge said.

"Yes."

Watching Hai Lun Na leave, Qin Ge pondered for a long time, then finally collected himself and looked toward Belfast beside him.

"Bei Fa, prepare the projection facilities."

"Yes, master." Belfast said to Qin Ge, "Do you need me to inform Miss Bismarck?"

Qin Ge shook his head. "I need you to notify Xinong, but this matter must be kept secret."

"Yes, master." Belfast realized.

Regarding Hai Lun Na's words, Qin Ge still relatively believed them. Although the meta-ization process is somewhat worrying, his port area lacks nothing in meta-ized ships.

As for Yujin, probably no one understands meta-ization better than them.

But the reason Qin Ge sought Xinong was to confirm one thing.

Within about half an hour, the video call was already underway, and Xinong's appearance appeared before Qin Ge.