Polly’s speculation was well founded. If there was only that strange fluctuation left in the world then the instrument might show its full picture.

In fact, this was possible. Polly was now facing the communication channel and he must be considering his wording. As long as either one of the Northern Base or Underground City Base promised to close the artificial magnetic pole, the truth would be revealed. But then what? What would happen to the two bases after losing the magnetic field? The disaster a month ago directly reduced the surviving population of the Northern Base to 8,000.

An Zhe couldn’t imagine what type of struggle Polly was facing now. The benevolent scientist had left the base because he couldn’t stand to see a few people sacrificed for the majority. However, the world seemed to be like this. It killed the living, killed the benevolent and made the truth seekers feel despair.

Facing the screen, Polly slowly closed his eyes.

Then Tang Lan interjected. “I’ll do it.”

CHAPTER 78

“No.” Polly told him, “We can’t make such an unreasonable request.”

“The base has an emergency system. As long as they are prepared, they can survive.”

“What if the device is damaged due to distortion during the short period the artificial magnetic poles are closed? Once the magnetic field protection is lost in winter, the environment will be worse than it was in summer. I can simulate a reverse force field with the independent magnetic poles within the range of the Simpson Cage. This will cancel the artificial magnetic field and create a non-magnetic space.”

“I don’t understand your expertise but the artificial magnetic field itself is very complicated. The frequency must be difficult.”

“Perhaps it is much simpler than the previous work.”

Tang Lan refuted, “Still, the quickest way is to have the base shut down the magnetic poles for a short time.”

“We can’t do that.”

“I…” Tang Lan looked at Polly. “I know your research is correct. You have been exploring this disaster for decades. As long as you can see the fluctuation, you will definitely find a solution. You are always too kind.”

“In addition, we’re just making a request. They might not necessarily agree. The Northern Base only believes in human interests and we are different. Every year, they send people to try and wipe us out.” Tang Lan whispered with his hand on the keyboard. “This is my personal initiative. All… all the consequences have nothing to do with you.”

Polly just looked at him like he was a wayward child.

The slightly pale fingertips rested on the keyboard.

One second, two seconds. The suspended fingertips sat silently over the keys. Three seconds, four seconds. Suddenly, a trembling voice was heard.