Protocol Transfer Point.
It was a node in the teleportation network.
A special product born from the mutual influence between hyperdomain energy and Originium—
Protocol Originium.
One of Endfield Industries' core technological achievements.
With a teleportation network built from Protocol Originium, instantly delivering personnel and supplies between two locations separated by vast physical distance was no longer a sci-fi concept achievable only through "legacy" tech like Stargates.
Not long after arriving on Talos-II, many research groups began noticing a phenomenon: Originium and hyperdomain energy affected each other, interfering with physical properties and the continuity of space itself.
Under the Administrator's leadership, Endfield Industries conducted deep research into this.
And in the process, they produced a special substance known as Protocol Originium, and discovered how to build a teleportation network by using multiple Protocol Originium units.
Because the amount of personnel and material a single transfer could carry was highly limited—and because it required drawing on dangerously volatile hyperdomain energy—
this technology didn't attract much attention in its early days.
But the First Angel War changed everything.
The value of Protocol Originium and the teleportation network was proven in that fight for survival.
That was why Qin Jiangchi wanted everyone to activate the Protocol Transfer Point at the entrance of Hub Base before setting out—so they'd have a safe way to withdraw if things went south.
"Administrator, Andre just updated me on your condition… please, be sure to watch your own safety."
Qin Jiangchi spoke softly; she clearly already knew about the amnesia.
The Administrator gave a small nod.
Then she reached out, touched the Protocol Transfer Point, and activated the facility.
"…Wait, I have a question."
At that moment, Hao Fan—looking utterly lost—raised his hand.
"How do you use this thing?"
He pointed at the Transfer Point, making it clear he had no idea how it worked—he'd never even seen one.
Same old story: he hadn't played the beta.
"As long as you activate the Protocol Originium on your wrist, then—ah."
Perlica's explanation stalled halfway through.
Because she suddenly remembered: Hao Fan still didn't have Endfield's Protocol Originium, and he hadn't undergone authorization binding—so he couldn't use the Transfer Point yet.
And, by the way—
Because Protocol Originium has spatial properties, it can also be used to store items—like a personal pocket dimension.
Of course, its capacity isn't nearly as large as a Protocol Core's. You can only store limited supplies, so Endfield operators usually use it to hold weapons or small everyday items.
Seeing Perlica hesitate, Hao Fan understood immediately that he couldn't use the Transfer Point for now—so he chose to drop the subject.
"By the way—I found the armory engineer unconscious in the arsenal earlier. He's awake now, and he even gave me a hand cannon. Do you want to go grab some weapons from him too?"
Hao Fan changed topics.
On a related note: when he'd used industrial explosives to clear the collapsed debris blocking the underground entrance, the noise had drawn a bunch of Security Division personnel.
Good thing he explained in time—otherwise they would've thought Landbreakers had slipped in to sabotage the place.
The Administrator perked up at the mention of the arsenal.
"The arsenal, huh? I'll take your suggestion—before we leave, I should switch to a better weapon."
As she spoke, she gave the one-handed sword in her grip a light wave—
Tal-11.
One of Endfield Industries' standard operator weapons, designed by the arsenal engineer Tal. For many field operators, it was their first weapon.
It was sharp and durable, but its overall quality wasn't high. Compared to the Tide Surge Hao Fan had obtained earlier, it was basically the difference between a blue-rarity and a purple-rarity weapon.
In truth, she should've been using something better.
But because of the sudden crisis at Hub Base, Perlica hadn't had time to prepare it—
Grand Vow.
A high-quality Endfield Industries weapon, creatively built with experimental Originium material as the main body of the blade, giving it excellent energy conduction.
It also had the special effect Arts Enchant: Long Vow, which could enhance Originium arts, and—when the wielder applied an Originium Seal—boost physical damage.
Without question, it was a weapon designed specifically for the Administrator's abilities.
But she still hadn't gotten to use it, and could only make do with basic gear for now.
So when she heard "arsenal," she naturally became interested—hoping to pick up a better one-handed sword before departure.
Something around Tide Surge's level would do.
"Doctor, if I remember correctly, the arsenal you mentioned should be managed by one of Endfield's arsenal engineers."
Perlica looked thoughtful.
There were simply too many people at Hub Base for her to remember everyone in detail.
And Chen Qianyu—being… Chen Qianyu—was even foggier on the subject.
"Arsenal engineers… I remember seeing a little girl in Endfield who was always holding a weapon. Is she related?"
"Endfield's arsenal engineers are masters of weapons and equipment. As for the one you saw—she's their overall director."
Perlica corrected her.
"If we get the chance later, I'll formally introduce her to everyone…"
"I think you'll get along very well."
…
Arsenal.
Since it was near the base entrance, they arrived after only a short walk.
But Perlica noticed the underground entrance showed signs of recent blasting.
"Strange… why are there traces of industrial explosives here?"
She blinked, puzzled.
Hao Fan coughed awkwardly twice.
"That was me… Some collapsed building debris happened to block the arsenal's underground entrance, and there was no way to move it by manpower, so I used industrial explosives I took from the lab to blast it open. It made a pretty big commotion."
"Oh, I remember that!"
Chen Qianyu chimed in with bright interest.
"I heard the explosion from the underground lab! It came from outside the big hole the anchor smashed through the ceiling… Did it set off a huge 'fireworks show'? Shame I didn't see it myself."
She sighed regretfully.
Ever since leaving Wuling City, she hadn't set off "fireworks" again. Her hands were practically itching.
Seeing her reaction, Perlica also remembered the incident.
"Chen, I recall you once caused quite a stir over fireworks too. Maybe you have a talent for that…"
"Shh! Don't—don't say that in front of so many people. That was in the past."
Chen Qianyu hurriedly cut her off, her regret turning into embarrassment.
She very much did not want everyone learning her dark history.
Hao Fan, on the other hand, was curious.
Both about the fireworks incident—and about this "Wuling City" she mentioned.
But he had the good sense not to press. Instead, he led the Administrator and the others into the arsenal, where Uncle Xie Miao was busy tidying up.
Then he declared, extremely boldly:
"Take whatever you want—don't be shy!"
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