Chapter 216

He handed this book filled with unknown characters to "SCP-239".

"Here, this is a comprehensive spellbook recording higher-level magic and incantations."

"Is this my reward?"

"SCP-239" flipped through it briefly and was immediately attracted by the dense symbols inside.

Without a doubt, this must be a magic book.

And it recorded those most ancient magics!

"Yes, as a reward for saving Dr. Clef, it will be yours once this is all over."

Dr. Gears pointed at the "Xinhua Dictionary", his face calm and his heart rate steady.

"Thank you, Mr. Gears!"

"SCP-239" was very happy.

She took the initiative to reach out, took Dr. Gears' hand, and walked with him in the direction Dr. Clef had come from.

Although the audience didn't know what that book actually was for the moment, they quickly recognized the classification of the book.

—A dictionary.

Every human, when they were a human cub, had been tormented by a dictionary to some extent.

They had even heard legends of some kid from someone else's family who memorized an entire dictionary and could even recite it backward.

Now, this move by Dr. Gears was truly... a bit cheeky.

"I didn't expect that thick-browed, big-eyed guy Dr. Gears would have so many devious thoughts."

"The next 'Spellbook' should be 'Advanced Mathematics', 'Linear Algebra', or 'Partial Differential Equations'."

"Forget it, those are too hard, 'Mathematical Physics Methods' or 'Real Analysis' would be more appropriate."

"No, can you guys act like human beings?"

"Ah, why? The rain I once endured, no student today should miss out on it; even if they have an umbrella, I'll tear it up!"

Immediately after, the screen switched.

In the narrow corridor, the lights were dim.

Dr. Kondraki dragged his body, leaning against the wall, moving with difficulty.

He was very tired, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

From time to time, he would lean against the wall to rest for a moment, then struggle again, using all his strength to move forward step by step.

Strange noises came from the distance, the sound of metal friction and bearing pumps getting closer and closer.

And so.

Dr. Kondraki stopped, leaned against the wall, slid down exhaustedly, and sat on the ground, his chest heaving rapidly.

A few seconds later.

A walking device appeared from the corner not far away.

It was a bipedal spherical mecha with two mechanical arms, its chassis exposing quite a few components.

Not only was it not refined, but it was also very crude.

In the center of the sphere was its cockpit, with no extra protection.

8: 5.

【Kain Pathos Crow discovers Dr. Kondraki.】

Subsequently, a new file was made public.

【SCP: "Egg Walker"】

【Item #: SCP-244-ARC】

【Danger Level: Euclid】

【Item Description:】

【"SCP-244-ARC" is a large, spherical, bipedal device, 1. 5 meters tall, with the upper part of the sphere missing and having some form of cockpit.】

【"SCP-244-ARC" has two arms suitable for grasping, with the exterior of the chassis exposing patches of clockwork, pipes, cables, and hydraulic mechanisms.】

【It has shown a large number of attachments and functions, with recorded ones including:

A large. 0 caliber minigun firing hundreds of rounds, with an unknown source of ammunition;

A large television capable of receiving any channel on Earth, while also receiving some channels that cannot be located in space or do not belong to this time;

...】

【Special Containment Procedures:】

【Currently, nothing is needed, but this thing needs to be closely monitored, and if possible, Actions Actions Taken from under Kain Pathos Crow's "claws" and registered for further research and experimentation.】

"'Under the claws'? What does this mean?"

"Maybe Professor Kain underwent some modifications, uh... or maybe he has some special physical structure, just like Dr. Clef has three eyes."

"Could Professor Kain be some kind of animal? After all, this mecha is a bit too small; it's hard to imagine how an adult male could stay inside."

Welt Yang thought so too.

The size of "SCP-244-ARC" was really a bit small, like a toy for children.

On the entire "Astral Express", except for Paimon, no one else's size would fit it.

Just as the audience was puzzled, the camera turned to the cockpit of "SCP-244-ARC", allowing the audience to see the driver's true face.

There, a Golden Retriever sat quietly, its black eyes round, wearing a pair of black-framed glasses and a formal suit.

This scene was a bit beyond everyone's expectations.

"?"

"Professor Kain... is a dog?"

"From this point of view, the Foundation doesn't seem to have racial prejudice? Even non-humans can hold relatively high positions within the Foundation."

"Wow, a dog in a suit!"

Dr. Kondraki didn't feel surprised, just asked weakly:

"Professor Kain?"

【Name: Kain Pathos Crow】

【Security Clearance Level: Indeterminate. Generally Level 4 personnel.】

【Historical Background: Kain, born in 19██ in ████, graduated from ██████ University in 19██ with excellent grades in biochemistry, advanced robotics, and psychology. Later that same year, the Foundation began contact with him. Since then, he has written numerous research reports for a large number of SCPs.】

【His most outstanding contribution is 【DATA EXPUNGED】, during which he turned into a dog.】

【Since then, he has avoided termination at least four times, even in situations where termination was mandatory, each time being spared due to high-level orders or demonstrating very precious (and irreplaceable) knowledge. This situation has led to him being under continuous surveillance and prohibited from any unsupervised or long-term contact with the outside world.】

【He has become an important librarian in the Foundation, responsible for the daily maintenance and updating of the library's collection.】

"Woof?"

Professor Kain subconsciously let out a bark, his tongue lolling out like a pink flag.

But he immediately overcame his biological instincts, retracted his tongue, and said:

"Awooo woof woof awooo."

【Dr. Kondraki, you are quite badly injured, wait a moment, I will treat you now.】

Professor Kain said very seriously, his two dog paws fumbling inside the cockpit, and under Dr. Kondraki's puzzled gaze, he continued:

"Woof woof awooo woof woof."

【It might be a bit big, bear with it.】

Dr. Kondraki said "Hmm": "What are you saying?"

As soon as his question was asked, the right arm of "SCP-244-ARC" began to transform, and a syringe appeared in the mechanical palm.

Very thick, very big, very long.

He looked at the syringe, his heart skipped a beat, and the fear even overwhelmed his instinct for survival.

Something this big... would kill someone, right?

"Professor Kain, I think..."

Dr. Kondraki felt some regret and tried to escape, but his body at this moment was not so cooperative and could not act according to his will.

He moved one step, and with a "slap", the syringe was thrust straight into his left arm.

Anyone who didn't know would think Professor Kain had some grudge against this poor man and was carrying out an execution.

A lethal injection.