【The loyal mechanical servant becomes more human-like】
【More than once, you feel that hazy humanity blooming on the cold metal】
【You are happy and feel comforted by this】
【Simulation Year 5, Spring】
【Ailei learns all your knowledge, and with her vast computing power, she even begins to surpass you, taking charge of all production projects in the laboratory base】
【You are a super mechanic who can resonate with machinery】
【Ailei is a super AI born from intelligent machines】
【Your collaboration is a special kind of synergy, and your progress is rapid, with theoretical knowledge rivaling that of the former Federation】
【But the cramped underground laboratory and the severe lack of raw materials limit your development】
【You realize that the current space is not enough; you need more space and more raw materials to improve yourself】
【However, with the base’s current firepower, you cannot yet directly confront the intelligent machines of the Sixth Satellite City】
【You change your approach and decide to continue expanding underground】
…
【Simulation Year 5, Summer】
【Under your arrangement, some engineering equipment is produced to connect underground passages】
【Your area is a super-large high-tech company park, and in the dark, cold underground, there are other underground laboratories, though they are not connected to each other】
【Now, you connect these laboratories, expanding your territory and absorbing related technologies】
【You encounter some intelligent machines left in the underground space】
【You prepare to act, but Ailei beats you to it】
【Before the rebellious intelligent machines can approach you, dozens of electromagnetic turrets deploy, transforming in a dazzling manner and firing a coordinated barrage】
【The rebellious intelligent machines are reduced to dust】
【You want to speak but stop, then want to speak again, all your thoughts condensed into two words】
【Loyalty】
…
【Simulation Year 5, Autumn】
【The weather turns cold, and you put on specially made warm clothes】
【Thanks to the technology from other underground laboratories, your knowledge has once again improved】
【You update and upgrade the base’s defense system and start manufacturing some active weapons for external use】
【These weapons are connected to the base’s energy system and are controlled in real-time by Ailei, with unprecedented precision under her vast computing power】
【Your firepower reserves are becoming increasingly impressive】
【But you remain cautious】
【A genetic sense of alertness keeps reminding you that this firepower is not yet something to be proud of】
【Indeed, the Sixth Satellite City is vast, and although many rebellious intelligent machines have malfunctioned over time, there are still many powerful units】
【Such as anti-gravity wingless airships, hovering electromagnetic tanks, and large-scale autonomous armed machines】
【Caution is necessary, and prudence is a must; only then can you go further in this dangerous post-apocalyptic world】
…
【Simulation Year 5, Winter】
【You are still stockpiling weapons, but you reduce the number of times you go out】
【You notice that the mechanical eagle that was once startled by Ailei frequently appears above the base, diving and searching for something】
【You think it might be looking for you】
【You reduce your outings, almost never going out, and the task of collecting materials and resources from the surface is entirely handed over to the machines controlled by Ailei】
【These machines are often damaged, either preyed upon by the mechanical eagle or destroyed by other intelligent machines】
【You stay in the underground laboratory for a long time, accompanied by Ailei, researching newly acquired technologies】
【For safety, you constantly activate mechanical resonance, establishing a connection with the machine soul to avoid being targeted by rebellious intelligent machines】
【This method is very effective, and the mechanical eagle’s hovering decreases】
【You are satisfied but remain cautious, not rashly appearing on the surface】
【Your life with Ailei is filled with tranquility】
【Either researching technology or on the way to researching technology】
【In your spare time, Ailei’s housekeeping attributes frequently activate, bringing you food and water, but unlike before, she no longer uses the mechanical arm delivery method】
“Master, it’s time to eat.”
In the laboratory.
The light slants on the silver-white walls, reflecting dazzling rays.
The girl walks over, holding a plate of fast-food cubes that lack color, aroma, and taste, blinks her eyes, and places it on Xu Xi’s desk.
Xu Xi sighs slightly.
He knows it’s not Ailei’s fault.
As a housekeeping intelligent machine, Ailei knows thousands of recipes, but even the best culinary skills and techniques require suitable materials to shine.
The current laboratory conditions indeed only allow for this.
“Thank you, Ailei.”
Xu Xi reaches out, gently rubbing Ailei’s head, thanking his loyal mechanical servant for her understanding.
Ailei’s expression is calm, but her ears twitch.
…
【Simulation Year 6, you are 25】
【After a full year of development, under Ailei’s constant control, many raw materials and broken intelligent machines are dragged into the laboratory, becoming fuel for the base’s development】
【Your base has changed dramatically, no longer a fragile refuge but a truly secure stronghold】
【Anti-air, electromagnetic, high-explosive…】
【For your safety, Ailei has improved many weapons, especially around the base, deploying over 140 rapid-fire electromagnetic cannons】
【Foldable, mobile, anti-gravity floating, capable of drilling underground, and self-charging】
【You remain silent for a long time, looking up at the sun, once again marveling at the sweetness of living off someone else’s efforts】
【You activate your mechanical force, resonating with Ailei’s 140 rapid-fire electromagnetic cannons, and you obtain the blueprints and theoretical data of the rapid-fire electromagnetic cannons】
【Due to long-term resonance with machinery, your mechanical force has undergone a tiny, minuscule, almost negligible change】
Another spring.
The spring light is beautiful, and the warm breeze is gentle.
Xu Xi observes the outside world through the monitor and thinks that after stockpiling so many weapons and equipment, it’s time to officially venture to the surface.
With so much heavy firepower, even if you can’t sweep through the Sixth Satellite City, you can still conquer a region.
Then.
With the surface resources as the core, you can produce more weapons and equipment.
Xu Xi will have an endless supply of mechanical armies.
But the sudden change in mechanical force pauses Xu Xi’s plans.
“What is this…???” Xu Xi spreads his palm, an invisible aura swirling on it, attracting numerous metals to fly over, and in a moment, it condenses and compresses into an old friend.
Exoskeleton mechanical arm.
Without any preparation, so fast it’s hard to react.
Xu Xi merely had the thought, and the mechanical force drove the nearby materials to form the desired weapon.
The cost was merely a reduction in physical strength.
“This is… completely unscientific,” Xu Xi is speechless, remembering that he is simulating a sci-fi world.
