Chapter 213: The Goal Is the Stars and the Sea

“Master, what are you doing?”

“Wiping the base’s cameras, so the stars you see can be clearer.”

“Master, have you forgotten? I now have my own body and can go outside to see for myself.”

“Oh… sorry, it’s become a habit, I haven’t adjusted yet.”

[Simulation Year 4, Winter]

[Several months have passed since you created a body for Ailei. The once solitary lab now has a cold yet beautiful figure.]

[She is silent, always a step ahead, preparing everything you need daily.]

[She is flawless, her mechanical mind perfectly handles everything, a great assistant in your experiments.]

[She is easily satisfied, just staying by your side for a while brings a happy smile to her face.]

[You feel comforted by this.]

[Thinking your mechanical servant is no different from a human.]

[But Ailei’s unique silver-blue eyes, like deep blue lake waters, still reveal her non-human identity at first glance.]

[Occasionally, out of habit, you wipe the entrance cameras for Ailei.]

[Only when the mechanical girl reminds you do you realize that Ailei no longer needs your special care.]

[Whether controlling other machines or her own humanoid body, Ailei can do it effortlessly.]

[That day]

[Your hand, wiping the camera, got a bit dusty, slightly blackened, slightly dirty.]

[The mechanical girl brought a clean wet cloth, carefully and earnestly wiping away every bit of dirt from your hand, as earnestly as you wiped the cameras for her.]

[Kindness is mutual, giving is bidirectional.]

[Your warm intentions, even a machine can clearly perceive.]

[Thus, the loyal mechanical servant likes you even more.]

Bright, dazzling, blinding.

Even in the desolate wasteland world.

When winter comes, the cold wind brings snowflakes, spreading over the Sixth Satellite City from the sky.

By fate or coincidence, a few snowflakes pass through building gaps, finely navigating through steel and concrete, eventually landing at the underground lab’s entrance.

Xu Xi stands here, receiving Ailei’s attentive service.

Until Ailei cleans his hands.

“Thanks, Ailei.”

Looking at the golden hair so close.

Xu Xi reaches out, gently stroking, feeling the smooth texture.

Unlike human hair, Ailei’s hair is made of special material, feeling magical, an indescribable pleasure.

“This is what I should do, Ailei is always at your service.”

Ailei retracts the warm wet cloth, her head slightly lowered, Xu Xi can’t see her expression or eyes.

Only feeling the body under his hand tremble slightly.

…

[Simulation Year 5, you are 24]

[Spring breeze arrives, winter snow melts, in the sandy ruins, new buds sprout, signaling the revival of spring.]

[You go further on the path of a mechanic.]

[Long-term mechanical soul’s joy and mechanical resonance have made your knowledge terrifyingly vast.]

[Is such a self impressive?]

[You don’t think so.]

[You know the vastness of the universe, the smallness of oneself, the knowledge you hold is nothing.]

[Looking back at your development and everything in the lab, you know you must change.]

Xu Xi’s goal has always been clear.

To accumulate enough knowledge, deeply understand the technological system, to analyze the incredible life simulator from a technological perspective.

He has no intention to oppose anyone, just wants to research quietly.

But this won’t work.

Outside, the bright spring light pours freely, the ruins symbolizing the end seem to rejuvenate, donning a layer of light.

Wandering intelligent machines tread on new weeds.

Either attacking each other or aimlessly wandering.

Newly made monitoring devices all transmit to the lab’s screens.

“Indeed, we must venture outside,” Xu Xi mutters, noting the characteristics of various intelligent machines, below is a thick record book.

The data is in two copies.

One manually recorded by Xu Xi, one electronically by the mechanical servant.

“In these years, I’ve fully understood all the lab’s related technologies.”

“The Federation Computer’s content is high, I’m still in the攻坚 stage, but understanding is just a matter of time, urgently needing new research materials.”

“Although I can develop technology on my own, but—”

“That’s too slow, and conflicts with my traits, the effect of mechanical resonance destined me to oppose those intelligent machines.”

“Only by solving those rebellious intelligent machines can I explore the world and research their technology.”

Xu Xi puts down the pen, lightly closes the heavy record book.

Light falls from above.

Brushing his hair, skimming his cheek, at just the right angle, directly on the book cover.

“From the perspective of civilization, from the perspective of technology, activities within the planet are just the beginning.”

“Exploring the universe is the true start of technology.”

“Therefore, intelligent machines related to starship technology are my future key targets.”

Xu Xi ponders.

Setting the starry sea as the future action goal.

Of course, it’s too early to talk about this now.

To venture into the starry sea, it’s necessary to integrate planetary resources, that is, defeat the intelligent machines, gather the Federation’s legacy.

But before that.

Xu Xi needs to advance step by step, avoiding being overwhelmed by the endless tide of intelligent machines.

“Starting from the Sixth Satellite City, if I can’t conquer this city, let alone leave the planet,” Xu Xi holds the thick intelligent machine record atlas, eyes slightly closed in thought.

Just then, Ailei brings a cup of warm water.

The water contains a new bud sprouting in spring.

The water is light brown.

Smelling fragrant.

“Master, please drink water,” the mechanical girl bends to offer water, her golden hair tied up with a pure white ribbon, dressed in a fitted light red dress, her smile revealing the calm of an intelligent machine.

“The K-type automatic turrets you need have started production.”

“Expected to complete the base’s defense layout in ten days.”

“The power armor modification is also underway.”

“…”