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"Look, these are MUTO eggshells."
Upon seeing them, Emma Russell's eyes lit up.
Because these two relatively intact eggshells were almost identical to the two giant eggshells previously discovered in the Philippines mining area.
This meant they came from the same species—MUTO!
So, Emma Russell immediately ordered:
"Everyone, immediately conduct a comprehensive scan of this incubation chamber… If I'm not mistaken, we don't have much time left."
The eight accompanying survey personnel immediately got busy.
Emma Russell and her male assistant knelt in front of a receiver resembling a laptop, awaiting the final results.
Through their handheld scanners, the exploration personnel could continuously feed data on the entire internal structure of the cave to the computer equipment in front of them.
Then, through a series of analyses, integrations, and calculations, a 3D mapping model of the entire cave would be automatically generated.
10%… 25%… 57%… 88%…
Just as the mapping progress was about to be completed, the slightly anxious voice of the person in charge came through the communicator.
"Dr. Emma, we just received an early warning from the seismological bureau that a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in a sea area several hundred kilometers away.
The seismic waves are very likely to affect the already unstable geological structure of this pit, and a large-scale collapse might occur, so please return to the surface using the lift equipment as soon as possible."
"Dr. Emma, should we go back to the surface first, and then come down to re-examine after the tremors pass?"
The male assistant picked up the walkie-talkie, intending to call the other survey personnel to leave, but Emma Russell angrily snatched it away.
"No, the mapping is only a little short of completion, and I must know the internal structure here to make an accurate decision…"
"This concerns the safety of all humankind; no one can disturb my work at a time like this!"
As she spoke, she directly turned off the communicator that connected to the surface, continuing to kneel in front of the equipment, awaiting the final results.
Soon, the entire cave began to tremble slightly, with small stones occasionally falling from above.
Emma Russell remained unmoved and used the walkie-talkie to contact the other survey members to continue the task.
95%… 100%
However.
Just as the receiver showed that data collection was complete and automatically entered the next stage of analysis and integration.
Accompanied by a dull roar, the entire cave suddenly shook violently, and a large amount of rubble rained down.
"Dr. Emma, hurry, the cave is collapsing, we must leave here immediately…"
The male assistant was the first to react, protecting the receiver against his chest at the first moment, then disregarding the survey personnel who had just emerged from the cave behind him, he grabbed Emma Russell and ran towards the direction of the cage.
"Ah, my hand is broken…"
"Dr. Emma, please don't leave us behind…"
Facing the constant cries for help and wails from the survey personnel behind her, Emma Russell remained indifferent.
In her eyes, there was only the receiver that was currently processing data.
However.
Just as the two successfully reached the cage, the male assistant's left foot unexpectedly got caught in a crack that appeared on the ground while running, causing him to instantly fall.
But even so, he still clutched the receiver tightly in his hands.
"Dr. Emma, help me, I think my foot is broken…"
The male assistant tried to move his left foot, but a searing pain immediately shot through him.
So he could only ask Emma Russell, who he had almost pulled down, for help.
"Sorry, Jamie!"
Emma Russell did not hesitate. In the male assistant's disbelieving and desperate gaze, she forcibly pulled the receiver from his hands, then rushed into the cage without looking back, and pressed the ascent button.
Rumble—
The next second, before the male assistant could say anything, the area where he was standing was buried by a large amount of falling boulders.
At the same time, it completely blocked the tunnel leading to the incubation chamber.
"Damn machine, hurry up and go up."
"The survival of all humankind is at stake; I absolutely cannot die here without value!"
Looking at the continuously collapsing rock walls around her, Emma Russell clutched the receiver tightly to her chest, continuously praying in her heart that she could successfully reach the surface.
However.
Just as the cage was getting closer and closer to the opening above, a huge rock suddenly smashed towards Emma Russell.
Roar!!!
Facing the sudden death crisis, a purple rune suddenly appeared on Emma Russell's forehead, and then, as if by some ghostly intervention, she opened her mouth and unleashed a Psychic Scream at the falling boulder.
Boom—
The sound waves, imbued with immense psychic power, stirred up ripples like water patterns in the air, directly shattering the giant rock.
"Dr. Emma, are you alright?"
When the cage successfully ascended to a safe area, the earthquake had already ended.
The person in charge hurriedly stepped forward, led the collapsed Emma Russell to a safe zone, glanced at the empty cage, and asked with a slightly trembling voice: "The… the others?"
"They're all down there."
Emma Russell said casually, then eagerly opened the receiver, and after repeatedly confirming that the device was not damaged, she finally let out a long sigh of relief.
But just as she was holding the receiver and preparing to leave.
A man in a work uniform opposite her suddenly lunged at her as if mad.
He grabbed Emma Russell's collar, pointed towards the direction of the large pit, and questioned with tears streaming down his face:
"You damn bitch, why didn't you bring them up the first time you received the warning… Then no one would have died."
"Yamaguchi, what are you doing? Let go of me!"
Seeing this, the person in charge, fearing that Emma Russell would be angered, both reprimanded his subordinate and bowed apologetically:
"I apologize, Dr. Emma, his wife was one of the survey personnel who just went down into the pit with you, so please forgive his current rude behavior."
Emma Russell's mood was also at its worst at this moment, and the death of the male assistant had also dealt a great blow to her.
After all, during the time she had been separated from her husband, Mark Russell, he had been meticulously caring for her day and night…
Now, facing Yamaguchi's aggressive questioning, she immediately retorted with a ferocious expression:
"Do you think you're the only one who lost family? I also lost my capable assistant in this disaster."
"What's more, every one of them was informed beforehand of potential accidents and dangers before participating in this mission."
"People die every day in this World. If the disaster that is about to happen cannot be stopped, Godzilla will be in danger… I mean, their sacrifices now will definitely not be in vain."
"I will use this valuable data to save more lives. Isn't that more meaningful than the life or death of one person?"
In fact, compared to Godzilla, the lives and deaths of these people were completely insignificant in Emma Russell's eyes.
She even selfishly believed that as long as it could successfully help her complete the survey mission, then even a greater sacrifice would be worthwhile and meaningful.
"Let go, I need to continue working!"
Emma Russell forcefully pushed him away, clearly not wanting to waste any more words with these thoughtless dwarfs.
But at this moment.
Yamaguchi, who had just been pushed away, suddenly seemed to fall into some extreme pain, and in front of everyone, he let out a series of piercing wails, then leaped into the pit behind him.
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prestige points +1, +1, +1…
Detected collectible soul, Warp soul count +1
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This scene stunned everyone.
Only Emma Russell noticed a hint of abnormality.
Because at the moment of Yamaguchi's death, she unexpectedly felt an unprecedented pleasure that swept away the gloom in her heart.
This feeling was different from any sensory stimulation.
It even transcended the pleasure that could be brought by sexual matters.
It was a brand new experience that Emma had never had before, making one want to indulge in it.
Unconsciously, a warm current flowed down, wetting her loose trousers.
Fortunately, the trench coat covered it, and the trousers were dark, so it hadn't been discovered yet.
In the midst of it all, Emma Russell felt as if a magical voice echoed in her ears.
"You made the right choice and should not be blamed. Those people do not understand your original intention. You only need to follow your heart…"
"And this pleasure is your deserved reward."
To prevent others from noticing the abnormality on her, Emma Russell quickly clutched her trench coat with one hand and carried the receiver with the other, leaving the scene quickly.
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Monarch Organization Headquarters.
Inside an office.
Emma Russell sat at her desk, waiting for the 3D modeling system to finish loading, while resting her head on her hand, lost in thought, recalling something.
Ever since her return from the island nation, she had been somewhat restless.
She would inadvertently recall the extreme pleasure she felt when Yamaguchi died.
So much so that she now had little interest in doing anything.
At the same time…
That strange sound wave that shattered the giant rock?
Yamaguchi, who suddenly collapsed and committed suicide?
And the whispers echoing in her ears?
The scenes that had occurred earlier kept replaying in her mind.
In just one day, so many strange things had happened to her, one after another.
This greatly distressed Emma.
Because she, who had always believed in science and followed rationality, suddenly found that these abnormal phenomena simply could not be explained by science.
"Damn it, what's wrong with me?"
Just then, Vivienne Graham suddenly pushed the door open and hurried in, saying to a weary Emma:
"Emma, Supreme MUTO reappeared not long ago and attacked a nuclear power plant on the French coastline. Godzilla also appeared there afterward…"
"This attack was completely unannounced, and Godzilla was severely injured in the battle."
"What happened?"
Emma Russell shook her head, temporarily putting aside her many questions, and frowned, saying:
"Supreme MUTO's previous two targets were nuclear submarines, but this time it chose a nuclear power plant… What caused its behavior pattern to suddenly change?"
"Vivienne, I want to see the video content."
The latter then projected the corresponding video onto the computer screen on the desk and explained in detail as the screen changed:
"This is high-definition footage captured by our on-site personnel using an MQ-9 drone.
It clearly shows that Godzilla was suppressed throughout the battle with Supreme MUTO, and even under the dual influence of its Electromagnetic Pulse and Seismic Waves, it couldn't even release its Atomic Breath normally…
"Although it's unclear why Supreme MUTO eventually gave up the attack and suddenly left, it's certain that Godzilla's external injuries are more severe."
Godzilla's situation in the video was extremely bad.
Its body was covered in scars from the battle, and even several dorsal fins on its tail were broken.
Emma Russell stared at the scarred Godzilla, her face full of shock and confusion.
The Monster King, worshipped as a deity by the Monarch Organization, had actually been defeated in a battle with Supreme MUTO?
This couldn't help but make Emma Russell feel as if her faith was about to crumble.
Moreover, if Supreme MUTO's continuously strengthening momentum continued.
Then it was very likely that the next time these two Titans met again, it would be Godzilla's death.
Beep beep beep—
Just then.
The 3D modeling system on the desktop finally completed its final loading.
Emma Russell hurriedly leaned closer, and upon seeing the 3D scan results of the incubation chamber, a look of understanding immediately appeared on her face.
"I knew it; it's exactly the same as the one back then…"
Vivienne Graham leaned over and asked curiously, "What do you mean, exactly the same?"
Emma Russell did not directly answer her question but instead picked up the instrument and said as she walked out:
"Vivienne, help me call Dr. Serizawa and the others to the conference room."
…
A few minutes later.
A temporary high-level meeting officially began.
Emma Russell stood in front of an electronic screen and slowly began:
"Myth is our compass… Before this, I never understood the true meaning of this phrase.
But now, with the appearance of Supreme MUTO, I can finally prove that this statement is not an exaggeration."
"Everyone, please don't rush to ask questions; I will answer them in detail one by one later."
"First, please look at these two geological structural maps!"
Emma Russell first pointed to two seemingly very similar diagrams and introduced:
"In 1999, we discovered an intact Female MUTO spore and an prematurely hatched eggshell in a mine in the Philippines."
"And just yesterday, I discovered another location in the island nation… where two identical eggshells were also stored."
"After examination, I found that the geological ages of these two incubation chambers were completely different, separated by about a thousand years… But what is incredible is that their internal structures are almost identical."
"So, I used 3D mapping technology to simulate the internal contours of these two 'egg chambers'."
As Emma Russell gently pressed on the screen, the original two-dimensional survey map immediately transformed into a more three-dimensional and intuitive 3D image.
"Ah, this is…"
All the high-ranking officials, including Serizawa Ichiro, showed surprised expressions.
Because those two 3D images both possessed external contours almost identical to Godzilla.
"I believe everyone has already figured it out. These two 'egg chambers' are not naturally formed geological structures, but rather originate from two Titan creatures of the same race as Godzilla."
Next, Emma Russell changed the screen to the stone slab discovered in the British Museum, which was carved with Phoenician paintings.
"The reason I mentioned earlier that mythology is our compass is because this stone slab records the battle process between a Titan creature similar to Godzilla and a Titan creature extremely similar to the Supreme MUTO."
"It depicts that the abdomen of this Godzilla was pierced with two holes by the Supreme MUTO during the battle. After computer analysis and comparison, it can be initially determined that this should be the wound left by the Supreme MUTO's unique egg-laying organ during its attack."
Serizawa Ichiro frowned deeply and said in a low voice, "You mean that this Supreme MUTO wants its offspring to hatch and grow inside Godzilla's body like parasites?"
"Exactly."
Emma nodded emphatically, "In fact, we can see this from the behavior displayed by the Male MUTO in the Jan jira Outpost before it hatched."
"The parasitic eggs implanted in Godzilla's body will feed on the energy from the nuclear reactor, constantly weakening his power, and eventually completely devouring him."
"And through various signs, it appears that there were more than one Godzilla-like Titan creatures in the World before, but ultimately they might have all died at the hands of the Supreme MUTO."
"In other words… if we cannot find a way to stop the Supreme MUTO, then before long, we might very well lose humanity's most powerful guardian to date!"
Upon hearing this, the high-ranking officials all showed grave expressions.
Serizawa Ichiro tentatively asked, "Emma, I presume you already have a solution, don't you?"
Emma Russell nodded first, then shook her head, saying somewhat helplessly, "Time is too pressing right now. I can only think of a somewhat theoretical plan."
"Tell me about it…"
"I found in the relevant data recorded at the Jan jira Outpost that MUTO eggs release a unique sound wave pulse periodically before hatching."
Emma Russell slowly spoke, revealing her guess, "For the Supreme MUTO, this is likely a signal with special significance… similar to its offspring safely parasitizing within Godzilla."
"And the reason the Supreme MUTO didn't directly kill Godzilla is because it needs a living Godzilla to continuously provide radiation energy for its embryo's incubation."
"This is also why the Supreme MUTO has not appeared before this."
"Assuming we can repeatedly broadcast sound wave pulses with the same frequency in the next battle between Godzilla and the Supreme MUTO, it is very likely to deceive this Godzilla killer, causing it to leave on its own, or even re-enter a dormant state…"
"Of course, the precondition is that we can locate the Supreme MUTO's whereabouts in advance."
"Emma, isn't your plan a bit too presumptuous?"
Mark Russell shook his head slightly, advising with a concerned expression:
"Have you considered what terrible consequences might arise if this sound wave pulse doesn't have a deceptive effect, but instead enrages the Supreme MUTO?"
Emma Russell, as if she had eaten gunpowder, retorted mercilessly, "Then please tell me, do you have a better solution?"
Mark Russell's expression immediately froze. Fortunately, Serizawa Ichiro timely smoothed things over, "Emma is right. The Supreme MUTO becomes stronger with each appearance. We must try before the situation gets out of control."
It must be admitted that although Emma Russell's style of acting was becoming more radical, her talent was exceptionally outstanding.
Originally, Serizawa Ichiro wanted to use the accident in the island nation as an opportunity to suppress Emma Russell, making her more obedient and useful.
But now, it seemed, this matter should be left until after the Supreme MUTO crisis was resolved.
In his opinion… no, it should be said that in the eyes of most Monarch Organization high-ranking officials, sacrificing a few lives was insignificant compared to Godzilla's safety.
"Something's happening…"
Just then, Vivienne Graham rushed in to report:
"Our people have just monitored the Supreme MUTO's movements. According to the calculated path, it will likely pass through the Azores in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean in about a day."
"It turned around so quickly?"
Emma Russell said to Serizawa Ichiro while packing her things:
"There's no time for experiments now. I can only rush there immediately and try it directly."
"But I need some devices that can generate strong sound waves…"
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
Serizawa Ichiro said with certainty, "I will have all the equipment you need ready before the plane takes off."
"But this time, you need Talkan to go with you. He will protect your safety!"
With that, he raised his hand and pointed to a bearded man sitting in the corner.
"Thank you for your sup…"
Before Emma Russell could finish her words of thanks, her expression changed at light speed, and she looked at him with extreme dissatisfaction, "Protection, really? I think it's more like surveillance, isn't it?"
Then, ignoring everyone's awkwardness, she turned to the bearded man and said directly:
"Talkan, let's get this straight in advance, as long as you don't interfere with my work, I can pretend you don't exist the whole time!"
With that, she left the bewildered crowd and hurried out.
The bearded man named Talkan heard this, and immediately smiled wryly as he got up and followed, "Emma, no matter what, I'm the head of the Crisis Response Department. Do you have to be so heartless?"
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The Azores are located in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean, consisting of 9 main islands, with a land area of approximately 2344 square kilometers and a total population of about 200,000 people.
Due to its extremely important geographical location, it has long served as a crucial international air transit station between Western Europe, South America, and West Africa, and an important supply point on the Atlantic shipping routes.
And Angra do Heroísmo on Tesla Island is the most prosperous town among the 9 islands, with the largest resident population.
It has a total of nearly 40,000 residents.
On an open space on the outskirts of Angra do Heroísmo town.
Nearly a hundred Monarch Organization staff members were performing the final tuning of large sound equipment, consisting of dozens of giant speakers and loudspeakers, just like setting up a large concert venue.
And outside the cordon not far away, hundreds of curious onlookers had already gathered.
They all speculated whether some film crew wanted to use this place as a location for a musical film currently being shot.
After all, in recent years, no celebrity had ever held a concert in Angra do Heroísmo.
"Wow, Emma, this is truly a grand spectacle…"
Talkan Kavarsky said with a smile, teasing:
"Although I've attended many concerts by big-name celebrities, I've never seen anyone put on such a huge show."
"I'm sure you're about to put on a wonderful performance for us, aren't you?"
Emma Russell heard this and looked at him indifferently, saying, "While I appreciate you coordinating the local arrangements for me in less than a day, you're still more likable when you shut up."
"Okay, no problem."
Talkan raised his hands in a gesture of surrender and obediently chose to shut up.
Although his position within the Monarch Organization was not low, and he was primarily responsible for crisis response matters, making him one of the powerful figures.
But after all, Emma Russell was personally appointed by Serizawa Ichiro as the general manager for handling the Supreme MUTO incident, so it was not embarrassing to bow his head when necessary.
"Dr. Emma, the sound system has been tuned."
At this moment, a staff member came over to report, "According to the latest news from headquarters, the Supreme MUTO is expected to pass beneath us in 20 minutes."
Emma Russell nodded slightly upon hearing this, then went to the mixing console. First, she imported the audio of the sound wave pulses released by the Male MUTO egg, obtained from the Jan jira Outpost database, into the ORCA device.
Then she made detailed adjustments to it, so that it finally reached a completely similar frequency.
"Emma, now is the time…"
Talkan Kavarsky looked at his watch and reminded her.
"Success or failure depends on this one move."
Emma Russell noticed that her palms had, at some point, become covered in a layer of sweat.
If this plan to mimic the MUTO egg's pulse succeeded, then the Supreme MUTO would no longer continue to destroy nuclear facilities or seek to battle Godzilla.
In fact, it would not appear again for many years to come.
And as the person responsible for resolving this crisis without bloodshed, she would inevitably gain more say and greater power within the Monarch Organization in the future.
Buzz…!!!
As Emma Russell pressed the activation button on the ORCA device.
Dozens of connected giant speakers simultaneously emitted a rhythmic sound wave pulse.
Rumble—
A violent tremor suddenly came from the beach in front of the coast.
Immediately after, a behemoth over a hundred meters in size burst out from underground with a digging speed that humans could not possibly achieve.
It was none other than the Supreme MUTO that the Monarch Organization had been searching for.
However.
The anticipated scene of the Supreme MUTO turning around after hearing the simulated MUTO egg sound wave pulse did not occur.
Instead, it seemed to be enraged, and charged directly towards the area where Emma Russell and the others were.
"Oh, damn it, it seems to be charging towards us?"
Talkan Kavarsky was instantly horrified at the sight, "Emma, the sound wave pulse you released didn't calm it down at all; instead, it looks even more agitated."
"We have to run for our lives now…"
He immediately wanted to pull her away from the area.
"If you want to go, go by yourself."
Emma Russell pushed him away, stubbornly saying while checking the data on the ORCA device:
"Talkan, are you blind?"
"The sound wave pulse clearly worked. The Supreme MUTO's current anger precisely proves that my theory is not wrong."
"I feel like I'm close to the answer, so I have to find out where the problem is!"
"If you want to help, just try to hold that big guy off for me first."
Talkan Kavarsky was so angry he almost swore.
What the hell are you even saying?
Even Godzilla can't hold off the Supreme MUTO, and you expect me to… am I even worthy?
However.
While the two were talking, the Supreme MUTO had already charged from the beach.
Those onlookers who were originally standing outside the cordon immediately scattered and fled.
But many people were directly trampled into pulp.
And some others were crushed or injured by the giant rocks thrown up by the Supreme MUTO's movement.
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[Detected collectible souls, Warp souls +1, +1, +1…]
[prestige points +1, +1, +1…]
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"Ah?!"
Who would have thought that Emma Russell, upon witnessing death and "hearing" the wails of the injured, would once again experience that extreme feeling of pleasure.
And this time, it was even clearer and stronger than before.
Emma Russell felt her consciousness being swallowed by an extreme sensation of pleasure.
At this moment, it seemed as if no other experience could compare to it.
The intense stimulation made her subconsciously clench her legs, and her entire body trembled.
However, she soon discovered with surprise that her sensitivity to "sound" seemed to have received an "epic" boost under the blessing of some mysterious power.
She was actually able to clearly distinguish the dying pleas and wails of the victims, as well as the Supreme MUTO's thunderous, rumbling heartbeat, even in the most chaotic and noisy environment.
She could even clearly distinguish the frequency of the sound wave pulse released by the Supreme MUTO in its rage.
So, without much thought, she quickly made the necessary adjustments to the ORCA device.
Then, as the Supreme MUTO was about to charge in front of her, she picked up the ORCA device and released a sound wave pulse containing mysterious psychic energy towards the direction of the distant town.
Hmm?!