After stopping, Wen Wen and the other two suddenly found their vision cleared, revealing a vast space before them.
It was like a large-scale research center seen in science fiction movies, filled with novel items Wen Wen had never encountered.
This immense space contained over a dozen similar areas, each as large as several football fields.
Some were engaged in researching and producing various combat vehicles, others in various combat aircraft. One factory even housed hundreds of Golem soldiers standing tall!
Other factories were sectioned into countless laboratories of various sizes, where experiments that Wen Wen couldn't comprehend were being conducted.
Security here was extremely strict, with ordinary researchers confined to their authorized zones.
As a guest of the Night Knight, Wen Wen was given a cursory tour.
Compared to this place, Wen Wen felt the research center of the Containment Facility was like a small private workshop.
Wen Wen found the Night Knight in a special, rather dim laboratory, which was custom-built for him. This lab could simulate nighttime conditions, allowing the Night Knight to remain alert and rational at all times.
On the laboratory bench before the Night Knight lay a sleeping woman, covered in a dense network of wires, with instruments monitoring her physical condition.
To Wen Wen's surprise, this woman was also in a state of slumber, appearing similar to the comatose individuals he had encountered earlier.
"What's her condition?"
The Night Knight rubbed his forehead. "Recently, the North American region has been experiencing unexplained comatose incidents. Initially, I didn't consider it a major issue, but upon deeper investigation, I discovered it's not simple."
"You can't resolve it?" Wen Wen asked, startled.
The Night Knight shook his head. "Not all superpower incidents can be resolved smoothly. I know too little about this particular event; even with the capability, I have no way to apply it."
He then turned his attention to Wen Wen. "Yuliannu is with you, right? How is that thing?"
Wen Wen chuckled and briefly explained what he could about Yuliannu to the Night Knight. Then, he changed the subject. "Actually, I came to find you specifically for Yuliannu."
"You've been there before and know it's impossible to retrieve items from that place. The most valuable asset there is information, but much of it is difficult to extract relying solely on memory. Therefore, I'd like to buy some miniature camera equipment from you. Do you have any?"
After digesting the information from Wen Wen, the Night Knight pondered for two seconds. "Miniature camera equipment. I developed it two years ago, but this technology is still classified. I don't want it to enter the market."
If miniature camera equipment were to flood the market, it would mean everyone could capture images and upload them online, making the existence of superhumans and monsters impossible to conceal, plunging the entire Federation into chaos.
Take the current spiritual energy resurgence event as an example. Although many sensitive individuals had already sensed the world's changes, the majority of the world remained apathetic.
However, if everyone possessed miniature camera equipment, information blockade would become extremely difficult, and the entire Federation would descend into chaos.
"I guarantee these devices will only be used to explore Yuliannu's information and will never reach the market," Wen Wen promised, patting his chest.
The Night Knight smiled faintly. "Actually, even if I didn't give them to you, this technology would be declassified to the Hunter Association after some time. With the progression of the New Human Plan, there will soon be no need to conceal information."
"However, if you want to obtain miniature camera equipment from me, you must agree to one condition."
Wen Wen's eyes narrowed. "What condition?"
"You must share with me the information obtained from Time Silhouettes," the Night Knight said, holding up a finger.
"This..."
Wen Wen hesitated. He felt it was a bit greedy for him to demand the fruits of the 'Wise Nation' project in exchange for just a few pieces of equipment.
The Night Knight offered Wen Wen a cup of coffee. "Actually, you wouldn't lose out on this deal. You mentioned earlier that you encountered a bomb in another Time Silhouette that even you felt threatened by, and it was purely a product of technology."
"This indicates that there are many technologically advanced worlds within Time Silhouettes."
"Many advanced technologies, even if you acquire them, you won't be able to comprehend them. Only I in the entire Federation can digest them most efficiently and reproduce them."
"The manufactured items, I will also share with you. This should be a good deal for you."
Wen Wen pondered for a moment, realizing the Night Knight was correct; his small workshop couldn't decipher many of these technologies.
However, Wen Wen still felt displeased about letting the Night Knight gain an advantage so easily.
"Didn't you say last time that when I came to see you, you would give me some small gadgets? Where are those gadgets?"
The Night Knight looked surprised, then chuckled after observing Wen Wen's expression. He then produced something resembling a tablet computer, made some adjustments, and handed it to Wen Wen.
He knew the deal was struck, but to get Wen Wen to agree, he had to make some concessions.
The tablet displayed various items like a store, each with a different price.
On the checkout interface, there was a settlement amount with a string of zeros. As long as the total price was less than that string of zeros, Wen Wen could take the items.
It contained everything from aircraft and warships to tanks and artillery. There was even an upgraded version of the aircraft flown by San Zai.
If Wen Wen's aircraft hadn't been previously enhanced by the old priest, he might have considered replacing it.
What Wen Wen coveted most was the super large bomb used by the Night Knight in the Black Forest, but after seeing its price, he felt deterred.
The Night Knight told Wen Wen to choose first while he continued to examine the woman. He suspected that the mystery of these people's comatose state might hold something significant.
Looking at the dazzling array of goods, Wen Wen suffered from indecisiveness.
For a normal man, the toys here were incredibly fascinating. If he wished, he could even acquire some Golem soldiers for the Foundation.
The Night Knight was the primary supplier of high-tech products for the Hunter Association. Strictly speaking, his status was equal to that of the Hunter Association, so they couldn't interfere with whatever he sold.
After some deliberation, Wen Wen chose only a few toys for himself, investing the vast majority of the funds into some basic equipment.
This equipment was purchased for the members of the Foundation. With these items, the equipment level of the Foundation members would significantly improve.
Ordinary high-tech equipment was not very useful against powerful monsters, but when facing some minor monsters, an RPG shot could make them see their own brains.