Chapter 386. Tobba
After conducting various tests, we have confirmed that this instance of 177 is identical to the one detained on the island, ▇▇▇▇. They share the same fingerprints, iris patterns, and DNA.
Based on his account, we have pinpointed the exact location of 010 and its operational mechanism.
Given 010's unique properties, we suspect it to be a part of the entity designated as 005. According to 177's explanation, we have come to understand the method to activate 010. By exposing it to the singing of ▇▇▇▇ and using ▇▇▇▇ to simulate it, 010 would be activated to alter time and space.
However, there are no recorded uses to date, or perhaps we have used it countless times, but we had no knowledge of it.
After discussion, Dr. ▇▇▇▇ and Dr. ▇▇▇▇ have decided to contain this project at the highest security level and issued documents to establish a dedicated containment side to include it as one of the contingency plans for"▇▇"
In the event of any calamity of KA level and above, the personnel stationed at Containment Site V4 will immediately activate 010 to reverse time and prevent the catastrophe.
(Dr. K9 has requested to use 010 to travel to ▇▇▇▇, but was turned down by the Foundation.)
As Charles read the contents on the tablet screen, his eyes widened in astonishment. This was the experimental log of 010, and if he remembered correctly, 177 was Tobba's designated number.
Wait. That's not the point now. Now that I've found 010, shouldn't I continue on my way back?
Just as Charles was pondering his next step, the hazmat suit in front of him tore open down the middle, and Tobba emerged from it, completely naked.
Unlike the crazy and rambling Tobba, this one before him had eyes that shone brightly like that of a baby.
The sailors' gazes alternated between the two Tobbas; they felt as though they were in a dream.
"Well, well! Isn't this Tobba? Long time no see! How are you!" With a mouse in his hand, Tobba chuckled as he walked toward his naked self.
However, Naked Tobba outrightly ignored his crazy counterpart. He eyed Charles with apparent anxiety and asked, "What did you have for breakfast today?"
Charles furrowed his brows as he stared at Naked Tobba in front of him. He paused for a brief moment and asked slowly, "Are you the Tobba before you went insane?"
Charles was taken aback for a brief moment before he quickly picked up the remaining Foundation staff and threw them out of the bubble amidst their screams.
When the rapid transitions beyond the bubble had halted, the group scanned their surroundings. To their astonishment, nothing had changed. They were still in the same white, immaculate laboratory, though now devoid of the Foundation staff.
Dipp eyed the brand-new equipment around him in curiosity before he turned to Charles and suggested, "Captain, despite the hurdles, we have achieved our goal. Since we have met 010, isn't it time to go back up and leave this island?"
However, Dipp received no response. He turned back to look at Charles and noted the latter's unusually pale demeanor.
A trace of unease appeared on the Deep Dweller's face. Dipp approached Charles and asked, "Captain, are you alright? Did something happen?"
Charles' expression was extremely grim as he remained silent. Currently, through his enhanced vision, he could see that the entire laboratory was filled with bubbles of varying sizes, and these bubbles intersected and encased everyone present,
These bubbles differed significantly from the previous 010—they appeared bloated and had muted colors. The stark shift was abnormal.
Time had returned to normal, but a subtle change had happened to 010, and they were now standing inside of 010.
Before Charles could voice a warning to the group, enormous purple tentacles sprang from every direction—walls, floor, ceiling—encircling them completely in an instant.
While the others couldn't perceive 010, they could clearly see the tentacles. A palpable sense of dread washed over everyone.
"Pope, we are all relying on you now," Charles said to the old man next to him.
However, the Pope's grim expression mirrored Charles' expression as he said, "Me? Do you think it's possible for one of me to defend against so many of them? What about you? You are a Chosen One, too, and you possess immense power within you. It's time to wield it!"
Before Charles could retort, the tentacles made their aggressive move and shot out toward the group.
Despite his complaints, the Pope couldn't sit idly. Instantly, his eyes emitted a radiant golden glow. A formidable aura descended upon the room once more, and the encroaching translucent purple tentacles vanished in an instant.
"Hurry up and move! We must get out of here immediately. We have encountered 010, so we can leave now!"
Charles led the group in a sprint toward the laboratory's exit. Upon reaching the circular staircase outside, they inhaled a sharp breath of air.
The previously empty circular staircase was now overrun by purple tentacles. It was as though the entire stairwell had transformed into the innards of some monstrous octopus.