"Three-dimensional body… hmm…"
Listening to Halsey's analysis, William vaguely recalled information about 682, which indeed mentioned multiple dimensions.
However, he had been in this world for nine years, and many memories from his previous life were already blurry, not to mention that he didn't pay much attention to * * * back then.
Immediately after, William also turned to lean against the railing, looking down at Halsey and saying,
"In that case, let's temporarily detain that lizard first.
Also, to be honest…
I'm quite curious about the mutual execution of the 'Indestructible Lizard' and 'Hydra'. I think it would be quite interesting, hehe."
"Oh." Halsey, unlike William, didn't smile. Instead, she sighed and shook her head, saying,
"I don't know what Rebecca was thinking, to propose such an experiment, having two Keter-class SCPs execute each other."
"After all, her expertise is in biology and chemistry. Letting two immortal creatures fight might spark a different kind of 'spark', right?" William shrugged.
"To hell with your spark." Halsey poked William's side with force and explained,
"While Hydra is also Keter class, it's still far from the Indestructible Lizard, it's considered at the bottom of the Keter class.
More importantly, both of them are hostile towards humans, and with the Indestructible Lizard's high intelligence, it's highly likely to result in a containment breach.
So, besides 049 and that 'Shut-in God' SCPs, it's best to keep them confined in their cells."
"Ah…" William rubbed his poked side, nodding in agreement.
"Indeed, besides SCPs beneficial to humans, there's no need for excessive research on them."
"Alright." Halsey reached out her left hand and linked it with William's right arm, saying softly,
"It's not often we get to bring the kids to Earth. There's no need for us to think about work anymore. Let's think about where we should travel after picking up Ivan?"
"Hmm." William had no objection to Halsey's words.
Ivan and Yelena, these two children, were brought onto the Infinite shortly after their birth and had barely spent any time on Earth.
Let alone traveling with their parents.
Then he looked down at Halsey beside him and suggested, "After we pick up Ivan, let's go to Europe. It's perfect for travel now."
"Okay~! I really want to go to Italy~!" Halsey said excitedly.
Watching his wife act like a young girl, always seeming to be perpetually young, William wasn't sure if it was a good or bad thing.
However, he also chuckled along with Halsey, "Alright! Once we get Ivan, we'll go to the most 'scammy' country to play!"
"Huh? What does 'scammy' mean?"
"Well, that goes back to 1915 and 1943…"
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...
The Phantom, in space, after detaching from the Zero Fleet formation, flew to a safe distance and performed a jump.
In less than half a minute, it returned from near Venus to Earth's low-Earth orbit, then descended to the east side of the African continent, heading towards the skies above Minos Island.
The architectural complex on the west coast of Minos Island.
August 28th, East African Time 14:42, Friday.
According to Spartan training tradition, today required weighted cross-country until five in the evening.
However…
Due to Andrei's surprise visit, the second-generation Spartans were given a day off.
The large lecture hall within the base.
Seated on the tiered seats were Spartans in black cadet uniforms, including Ivan, who was in the front row.
Standing on both sides of the lecture hall were Andrei's private USS guards.
And on the podium at the very front of the lecture hall was Andrei, dressed in a general's uniform, explaining containment experiences to these children.
A long time passed.
After the old general finished his speech, Athena, a Minos instructor, walked into the lecture hall and onto the podium to announce dismissal to everyone, and free time until bedtime.
Upon learning they had received half a day of free holiday, even these superhuman Spartans couldn't help but cheer and excitedly leave the lecture hall.
But Ivan, as an unregistered cadet, was stopped by a USS guard and told to wait there until all Spartans had completely left.
.
Immediately after.
Andrei, who had originally appeared stern and imposing, walked over to Ivan, who was standing by the podium, and then…
"Hahahaha!" The old general suddenly burst into hearty laughter.
His face was no longer as imposing as before; instead, his eyes narrowed kindly, and he asked with extreme concern,
"Ivan, have you gotten used to living on Minos Island these past few months? Have you suffered any hardships?"
Ivan, no longer expressionless, awkwardly raised a hand to scratch the back of his head, shaking his head and smiling slightly as he said,
"How could I possibly suffer? With the Colonel and the teachers taking care of me, I'm already considered the most specially treated cadet."
"Hey!" Andrei opened his eyes, gently patting Ivan's shoulder with his left hand, and said earnestly,
"Of course, you need special treatment, Ivan. You need to know that in the future, you will be the one to take over from your father and lead the Russell family.
Speaking of your father, I'm still angry whenever I think about it—he actually sent you here!
If he wasn't on the Infinite all the time, otherwise I would have… (various Russian vulgarities)."
Watching the old general babble on in front of him, Ivan could only listen quietly, occasionally offering a word of advice.
Although Andrei was not his biological grandfather, his level of care surpassed even that of his parents.
As for the USS guards nearby, they all knew that their superior would show a different face in front of family.
And Athena, as a high-level A-class employee, already knew that Andrei was William's 'adoptive father' and that Andrei was famously a 'doting parent'.
"General." At this moment, a USS walked into the lecture hall and saluted Andrei, saying,
"The Phantom, belonging to the Zero Fleet, has entered the atmosphere, and the Pelican carrying the boss and the doctor is expected to land at the base in fifteen minutes."
"William?" Apparently, Andrei, who had made a surprise visit to his grandson, didn't expect his 'son' to also choose the same day to come to Minos.
Andrei waved his hand, signaling to the USS, "Alright, I understand."
He then led Ivan, Athena, and a group of guards out of the lecture hall, and they all headed to the helipad platform built by the sea.
— — — — — — — —
...
Hovering above Minos Island was the Phantom, about half the size of a heavy frigate.
Subsequently, a black-painted Pelican exited the Phantom's hangar and descended towards the helipad platform on the west coast.
Once the Pelican had landed steadily and opened its hatch, William led Yelena out of the cabin first, with Halsey following behind the father and daughter.
As for Spartan Blue Team and Hank's Alphas, they remained on the Phantom and did not follow William to Minos.
Just then, Andrei led Ivan, Athena, and others to the platform and raised his voice, saying,
"William! You finally remembered you have a son?!"
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