Captain Zhao felt utterly drained.
He could only offer a bitter smile to Xia Zixin. "You're... absolutely right.
"You were spot-on.
"There's no danger at all. I have always placed my trust in you."
Certainly!
If you doubt me, Xia Zixin will demonstrate it for you!
She had just launched a few rockets, so she might launch a few more next time!
He had been half scared to death just now, but he might be half blown up next time...
Upon hearing Captain Zhao's words, she immediately jumped around joyfully. "That's fantastic!
"Mr. Zhao, you finally believe me!
"Then let's have fun with these explosives together!
"Mr. Zhao, fire a few rockets! Mr. Saa, Mrs. Wang, come and join us in the fun!"
However, Saa and the others were unable to respond to her.
They were still recovering from the shock.
Only Captain Zhao was able to ask her a question in return.
"Xia Zixin, where did the rocket explode just now?
"Why did you target a city, and why did they blow up in the training ground?"
The viewers and the two professors on board the helicopter all eagerly waited for Xia Zixin's response.
This was no trivial matter.
They had just launched warheads! Warheads that had been laced with the seemingly-magical alloy!
Just moments ago, they had clearly obliterated a city, yet after extensive searching, they still had no clue which city it was.
Director Zhu had already contacted the generals.
Still, they had failed to ascertain the city that had been bombarded.
They could only obtain the truth from Xia Zixin.
Xia Zixin blinked with an air of perplexity as she gazed at Captain Zhao.
"Mr. Zhao, didn't you all see it just now?
"I adjusted the display for you to see clearly!
"Why must I explain again…
"Speaking too much is quite exhausting…"
Captain Zhao was momentarily stunned before he let out a helpless laugh.
"I was quite dazed just now.
"I wasn't quite sure what I was looking at.
"I just remember seeing a few rockets obliterating a city.
"Which city was it?"
Xia Zixin couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. "Uncle Zhao, you're so silly!
"No city was blown up at all!"
Captain Zhao was taken aback.
He was even more puzzled.
"I distinctly witnessed a city being destroyed just now.
"How could it possibly be otherwise?
"Xia Zixin, you mustn't lie. This is of utmost importance!"
Xia Zixin nodded vigorously. "I don't lie!
"Really, no city was destroyed!
"Mr. Zhao, why won't you believe me? I never tell lies!"
Captain Zhao grinned.
"But I genuinely saw everything with my own eyes.
"My thoughts are a jumble now. Could you explain?"
Xia Zixin shrugged helplessly.
"No problem!
"The rockets never actually left. They detonated right here, so no city was destroyed!"
Captain Zhao's legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.
"Xia Zixin, this is an enclosed space!
"If the rockets had detonated here, we would've all been blown to bits!
"How are we still here?"
Even Professor Wang and Director Zhu widened their eyes in astonishment.
If those powerful projectiles from earlier had detonated within this confined space, it would've been catastrophic.
Not only would everyone present have perished, but the entire city outside would've been leveled as well.
Why, then, were they all completely unharmed?
The viewers also harbored doubts regarding Xia Zixin's words.
"What in the world?!"
"If the rockets had exploded on-site, could we still be viewing the livestream?!"
"I no longer believe this little girl. She doesn't speak the truth at all. I think I know which city got wiped out!"
"This is a little demon. It's utterly terrifying!"
"Yes, with a mere flick of the finger, she razed a city!"
"Perhaps what the little girl said is true. I saw the rocket hitting the training ground just now."
"Maybe these warheads aren't even live rounds. Perhaps they're just training dummies?"
The more they discussed, the more baffled they became.
With so many rockets fired, how could there be absolute silence?
Furthermore, the nation's ground-to-air defense system was so thorough that it was inconceivable for a city to fall solely from rockets!
Hence, many people began thinking that these shells might indeed be used for training purposes!
At this juncture, Xia Zixin smiled and stated, "My father mentioned this before.
"No matter what, these shells won't breach the exterior!
"Otherwise, the outside world would be obliterated!
"So, my father installed numerous defense mechanisms on the eighth floor!
"This defensive setup is incredibly potent. It's capable of compressing and expanding space. It features a flawless sensor and a simulation mechanism!
"These components not only ensure external safety, but also shield us.
"Furthermore, it can simulate authentic scenarios and immerse people as if the cannonballs genuinely struck their target.
"However, in reality, the cannonballs were simply propelled into another dimension!"
Upon hearing this explanation, everyone erupted.
"Oh my god, this is undoubtedly extraterrestrial technology!"
"What the heck? Spatial compression and expansion? If I didn't read the subtitles, I wouldn't even comprehend these terms!"
"It's akin to a sci-fi movie... Is this truly a livestream? Or is it a bad joke?"
"Isn't this a tad too preposterous?"
"Can humanity genuinely develop such technology?"
"Xia Qi is a master of spatial magic?"
"Director Zhu, Professor Wang, please speak up. Safeguard our worldview!"
Director Zhu and Professor Wang observed everything on the screen.
Both had been rendered dumbfounded.
After a while, Director Zhu uttered, "Wang, Wang.
"Did you hear that?
"This is simply outrageous. Does this thing actually exist?"
Professor Wang rubbed his fingers together and lowered his head in contemplation. "I'm not sure either!
"However, if it isn't this form of control, then where did those rockets go?
"You and I both saw it. These shells are authentic. They're definitely not training shells.
"If it wasn't for the scenario this young lady described just now, then there's only one possibility.
"We have been deceived. This isn't a livestream at all. It's a sci-fi production!"