Chapter 234: Aile Can Do What She Wants to Do

Three months later.

In the main control room of the ecological starship.

The spacious area displayed images of the outside world.

It was a desolate darkness, also a sparkling Starry Sea, with some areas forming long, continuous bands of light, radiating the brilliance of hundreds of millions of stars.

The dazzling supernova explosions were releases from the universe.

The death of stars.

The splendid ejections.

An inevitability repeated over infinite light-years.

Xu Xi sat in front of the main console, his hands imbued with Mechanical Force, adjusting the starship and enhancing its performance.

Mechanical Force was truly miraculous.

These tasks were originally Ailei’s, but with Ailei currently indisposed, Xu Xi took over completely.

“Ailei’s evolution seems to be nearing its end; I’m really looking forward to the final result.”

Under the cold light, the light shone on the surface of the main console, highlighting every tiny component and the neatly arranged buttons.

After completing the daily maintenance work.

Xu Xi closed his eyes in contemplation, leaning back in his chair, relaxing his body.

He was pondering the direction of the future.

“Once Ailei’s evolution is complete, the increase in computational power will bring technological advancements, and the starship’s speed should be able to increase.”

“My Mechanical Resonance requires high-tech items to be effective and to understand their principles.”

“Future technological development, if we don’t encounter other civilizations, will largely depend on Ailei to support, while I, relying on the joy of the Machine Soul, will provide feasible directions for development.”

“But, how should we proceed next?”

“Should we find a resource-rich star system, settle down and slowly plan, or seek the Truth, explore the reasons behind the Intelligent Machines’ Rebellion?”

The starship’s hull was extremely sturdy.

Perfectly blocking the cold of the universe.

Inside the ship, the life-support system maintained a constant temperature, providing Xu Xi with a suitable environment.

Fingers lightly tapped the armrest of the chair.

Pausing and resuming, indecisive.

From the perspective of the gains from the Simulation, Xu Xi was more inclined to seek the Truth, for a simple reason: the mastermind behind the Intelligent Machines’ Rebellion must possess extremely high technological capabilities.

But the problem followed immediately.

Where is the enemy, in which direction should we look?

The vastness of the universe far surpasses the difference between land and sea on a planet.

Without specific intelligence, finding a specific target in the universe is almost an impossible task.

Whoosh—

Whoosh—

Scattered meteorites brushed past the ship’s hull.

A long alert sounded inside the ship, and automatic cannons activated, destroying those meteorites.

Xu Xi’s thoughts were interrupted by this; he shook his head, deciding not to overthink and to take things one step at a time.

However.

No matter the final direction.

Before the Simulation ends, Xu Xi will arrange a safe path for Ailei, ensuring the loyal Mechanical Servant can survive, rather than be buried in the silent starry sky.

“Speaking of which, given Ailei’s current situation, perhaps I don’t need to worry?”

Thinking of Ailei’s capabilities.

Xu Xi chuckled.

Perhaps, there’s no need for him to worry; Ailei can survive safely in the universe.

“Let’s go check on that child’s condition, hopefully, there’s been some improvement today,” Xu Xi stood up, left the main control room of the ecological starship, and walked back along the silver metal corridor to the residential area.

Lush greenery stood, with streams murmuring.

Precious soil was planted with splendid flowers.

Xu Xi entered the spacious residence, walking to the very end, where the mechanical girl lay quietly on the metal workbench.

When Xu Xi was not around, this body remained in standby mode.

Ailei would flow through the starship group’s database.

Striving to control the starship, avoiding chaos and mistakes.

Now, with Xu Xi’s arrival, Ailei’s data also returned to her body, opening her dazed, beautiful eyes.

“Good afternoon, Master…”

“Good afternoon, Ailei, how are you feeling, any improvement from before?”

“Yes, an improvement of % from before.”

“Is that so? Any improvement is good, no need to rush, take it slow.”

The furrowed brows relaxed.

Xu Xi walked to the workbench, extended his hands, and began repairing Ailei’s body.

Mechanical Force turned into fine streams, navigating through the narrow cracks of the machinery, stitching them, reshaping, restoring to a perfect state.

But even so.

Ailei still couldn’t move freely.

The overly frail body simply couldn’t bear the evolved Machine Soul and computational power.

“Ailei, try to lift a finger.”

“…Yes, Master.”

In front of the workbench, Xu Xi meticulously recorded the body’s data, registering Ailei’s feedback, forming dense archives.

He wanted to collect the girl’s thoughts, to create a new body for her.

Not seeking anything extraordinary.

Just the ability to move normally.

“You’ve worked hard, Ailei, continue to rest,” once the recording was done, Xu Xi, with a gentle voice, had Ailei lie down again.

He then took the recorded data to the nearby experimental area.

Beginning to ponder the design of the new body.

“…”

Ailei was quiet.

Lying quietly on the metal workbench, slightly tilting her head, watching Xu Xi’s back as he busied himself, sometimes in thought.

In the past.

Whenever Xu Xi started an experiment, Ailei would always be by his side.

Either providing computational support or precise auxiliary control.

But today…

Ailei blinked in confusion, feeling strange, powerless, her consciousness so clear, the data flowing ceaselessly, yet unable to control her body in the slightest.

Even simple movements of hands and feet became awkward and difficult.

Hateful…

Very hateful…

Ailei didn’t like this, refused to accept such an incapable self.

“I must… serve… serve…” stuttering sounds came from the workbench, Ailei’s hands pressed against the metal surface, trembling as she sat up.

If she could just stand up, she could serve her master.

The Mechanical Servant thought so.

Making her trembling feet touch the ground, while her hands held onto the metal table, trying to stand up.

—Bang!!

Ailei’s vision instantly tilted, her body colliding with the equally metal workbench, creating a loud noise.

It didn’t hurt, machines don’t feel pain.

But the failure to stand successfully made Ailei’s mouth turn down, looking very unhappy.

“Ailei, are you okay?!”

Xu Xi hurried over upon hearing the noise.

Helping up the Mechanical Servant girl who had fallen to the ground.

After a brief inquiry, understanding the ins and outs of the matter, Xu Xi’s expression was one of helplessness.