Chapter 417: Chapter 317: Law of the Jungle_3 Chapter 417: Chapter 317: Law of the Jungle_3 “Hello, sir.”
Upon entering the base, Duanmu Huai was promptly greeted by a man with a smile.
“I am Parker, the person in charge of the base. I’m delighted to welcome you and your team to Hell’s Gate Base…”
Upon hearing this name, Duanmu Huai scoffed.
“This place is nothing compared to Hell.”
“I’m not here to talk nonsense with you, you should understand why we are here.”
“Yes, sir. From now on, this base is entirely under your command…”
As Parker spoke, he seemed visibly relieved. It’s no wonder – being in charge of an alien base can indeed be quite prestigious.
But being in charge without making any progress is another matter entirely.
He would have to shoulder all the blame.
Now, although he’s been dismissed, at least he won’t have to worry about bearing all the responsibility anymore.
“You will continue to manage this base. I’m not here to play house. First, give me an introduction.”
Parker nodded and, displaying utmost respect, guided Duanmu Huai around the base. According to Parker’s introduction, Hell’s Gate Base has a Space Launch Center, Equipment Center, Living Area, and Research Center.
The Space Launch Center was for space transport, the Equipment Center was primarily for equipment maintenance and production of ammunition and mining equipment, and the Living Area was where the base personnel resided.
As for the Research Center…
“What the hell are these things?”
When Duanmu Huai entered the Research Center and saw the long blue elves inside the life support vessels, he couldn’t help but frown.
“Oh, these are some of the Life Laboratory’s principal studies, the Na’vi Clones.”
Seeing Duanmu Huai’s interest in this, Manager Parker began to explain hastily.
“At present, we are unable to communicate adequately with the Na’vi. Therefore, the Life Laboratory proposed this plan – they want to use the Life Connection System to attach their consciousness to these cloned Na’vi, blend into the Na’vi tribes, communicate with them, and persuade them…”
However, before Manager Parker could finish, he was interrupted by Duanmu Huai’s cold hum. With a look of disgust, he gazed at the Na’vi clones and waved his hand.
“Immediately dispose of these damned aliens! We do not need such meaningless contraptions!”
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s order, Manager Parker was taken aback but before he had the chance to respond, suddenly, a voice rang out.
“What did you just say? How dare you!”
Duanmu Huai turned his head, only to see a woman standing at the doorway, glaring at him, angrily advancing towards him.
“She is Dr. Grace Augustine.”
Manager Parker quickly introduced her.
“She’s in charge of the entire Life Laboratory and is also in charge of the Avatar Project…”
“For God’s sake, what are you trigger-happy idiots here for?”
Grace stormed up to Duanmu Huai, glaring at him, while the latter coldly eyed the woman before him.
“We are here to complete our mission. As far as your and your grotesque research are concerned, they are utterly pointless and therefore must be disposed of.”
“Grotesque research? You don’t even know what you’re talking about!”
“I am perfectly clear.”
Duanmu Huai reached out, grabbed Grace by her neck, and lifted her up. He stared at her threateningly.
“You put your consciousness into the body of this revolting alien, experience their feelings, live with them – then tell me, ma’am, do you still consider yourself a human?”
At this moment, confronted with Duanmu Huai’s question, Grace… was momentarily lost for words.
“I hope you remember why we’re here – not to study the ecology of this planet, but for the advancement and survival of the human race. And yet you seem to be obsessed with playing alien, breathing the same air as these extraterrestrial creatures as if you’ve shared their destiny. Perhaps you’ve forgotten that back on your home planet, billions of humans are enduring hardship.”
Having thrown Grace aside, Duanmu Huai looked at Parker.
“Starting now, the Life Laboratory is to be completely shut down. Throw this woman and all other personnel onto the return spacecraft. They’ve seemingly been here for so long that they’ve comfortably forgotten what life is currently like for humans. I think letting them return to the heavily polluted planet, where people are barely scraping by, will be a good reminder for them.”
Duanmu Huai glanced at the Na’vi clones.
“As for these lowly alien creatures…”
As he spoke, Duanmu Huai gave a hand gesture, and two Night Guards stepped forward, raised their guns, and fired at the cloned aliens.
“Bang bang bang bang bang bang!!!”
With the sound of gunfire, the Na’vi inside the life support vessels were immediately shot to pieces. The researchers, startled, screamed and knelt on the ground. Dr. Grace, on the floor, bit her lip as she watched the scene unfold, her face pale and livid.
Duanmu Huai turned his head and observed her, releasing a cold humph.
“Communicate? You don’t even have the courage to communicate with them as a human, resorting to such means. It’s pure idiocy. You’ve abandoned your human pride and arrogance, immersed yourself in pointless research… there’s no place for your kind here anymore. Get out!”
Having said that, Duanmu Huai looked at Manager Parker, who was shivering under Duanmu Huai’s intimidating gaze.
“I, I understand, I will immediately notify others to send Dr. Grace and her research team back to Earth…”
“Make sure to tell the company that when they’re hiring personnel next time, they should consider the person’s background and mindset. Instead of… recruiting traitors who are against humanity and society to create chaos.”
With these words, Duanmu Huai left with the Night Guards.
Left behind him, Dr. Grace glared furiously at Duanmu Huai’s retreating figure, fury blazing in her eyes.
However… she was powerless to do anything.