Chapter 202: The Back Seems a Bit Cold

“What are you doing?”

“Master, I am looking at the stars.”

“Why?”

“…”

Inside the underground laboratory, multiple sets of gears meshed and spun rapidly, their screeching sounds resembling a flock of birds soaring past.

The faint electric power illuminated the lights.

Thus, a dim halo fell, refracted by the spinning gears, lighting up half of Xu Xi’s face.

Xu Xi’s voice was gentle, not breaking the silence of the night.

But the Mechanical Servant 9090 fell silent.

Not out of guilt, nor unwillingness to answer.

But because it only realized after Xu Xi’s question that it had been gazing at the stars without any command.

The starlight twinkled, weaving brilliance into the night.

The vast sky adorned with the stars of the universe.

Such a magnificent sight was indeed worth seeing, but it had nothing to do with the obedient intelligent machines.

Can looking at stars develop the base?

Can looking at stars eliminate enemies?

The answers to those questions are undoubtedly no. As creations of humans, intelligent machines should not engage in such meaningless activities.

Thus, it became confused, not knowing why it did so.

Finally, it gave this reply:

“According to page 8 of the fourth issue of ‘Federation Universe Exploration,’ the universe contains many unknown mysteries. Long-term observation of them is beneficial for stimulating the civilization’s ambition and promoting its positive development.”

“Is that your answer?”

“Yes, Master.”

The synthesized electronic voice echoed calmly in the night laboratory.

The light scattered amidst the sound of the gears.

In a dim manner, it reflected the synchronized starry sky image from the surveillance camera, while a small micro-expression flickered in the lower right corner of the screen.

That was the external image the Mechanical Servant displayed for itself.

“Is that so…”

Xu Xi looked at the faintly glowing screen before him, first at the starry sky, then at the small micro-expression.

The overly dim indoor environment.

Made Xu Xi’s eyes reflect the glowing image on the screen.

He gently shook his head, his voice still gentle, like a light stream flowing through the night, negating the Mechanical Servant’s answer.

“That’s the answer of the Federation humans, not yours.”

“What I want to hear is your own thoughts.”

“…”

The atmosphere quieted again.

Under Xu Xi’s gaze, it fell silent once more, corresponding to the utterly blank small expression on the screen.

The Mechanical Servant still did not understand, still could not comprehend.

Why it was looking up at the stars.

It could not give Xu Xi an answer.

Therefore, it could only repeatedly calculate data, trying to give Xu Xi a reasonable answer in a logical manner.

Xu Xi patiently waited, waiting for 9090 to provide an answer.

“Take your time, no need to rush,” Xu Xi said.

Xu Xi’s voice carried expectation. He realized that perhaps, after experiencing the Intelligent Machine Rebellion and the Mechanical Soul’s Joy, it could truly develop self-awareness.

Observing the stars without Xu Xi’s command.

This exploration.

This change.

Was very similar to humans.

Not out of command and task, but from a decision of the “self.”

This was a miraculous technological singularity.

But now, the Mechanical Servant was utterly confused, not understanding why it acted this way while doing so.

So Xu Xi guided it step by step.

He anticipated and was curious if it could transform into a true individual.

That was a sight Xu Xi had never seen before, and also his blessing and wish for 9090.

“Sorry…”

After a long time, the screen flickered slightly, and the sound module beside it emitted 9090’s voice: “I cannot understand my own behavior.”

“It’s okay, then don’t think about it.”

Xu Xi did not press further.

Then, the Mechanical Servant asked Xu Xi if it should adjust the camera angle to restore its original position.

Xu Xi smiled and said it was not necessary.

“Let it be, this angle can also monitor.”

“Moreover, I quite like looking at the stars too.”

Xu Xi smiled, his voice reassuring, even transmitting into the mechanical core, making the blank electronic expression display a smile.

That thin and fragile small consciousness.

The existence known as Mechanical Servant RTX-9090.

It realized that its actions completely deviated from the normal scope of intelligent machines.

The flow of data was full of unease.

That was a hesitation 9090 had never experienced before.

Fortunately, as its master, Xu Xi did not hold 9090 accountable for anything, even encouraging 9090 to continue gazing at the stars.

“I need to go out for a bit,” as if suddenly remembering something.

Xu Xi hurriedly walked quickly towards the base entrance, so fast that 9090 did not have time to prepare weapons.

What is the master doing?

Mechanical Servant 9090 wondered.

Soon, it knew the answer.

The screen synchronizing the surveillance footage suddenly rippled, and when it stabilized, the Mechanical Servant realized it was related to Xu Xi.

The man was wiping the camera, removing the spots of dust.

Making the starry sky on the screen clearer and more brilliant.

Why go out of the way to clean the surface dirt of the camera?

The Mechanical Servant could not understand, could not comprehend, and after Xu Xi returned to the laboratory, it asked him the confusion swirling in its chip.

The man just smiled.

Smiling so much that the Mechanical Servant felt slightly silly.

“If it’s clean, the stars should look better, right?”

A simple answer, plain and unremarkable, so the Mechanical Servant did not inquire further.

“Thank you.”

[Ding—]

[Mechanical Soul’s Joy]

[Ding—]

[Mechanical Soul’s Great Joy]

In the following time, Xu Xi sat in the laboratory, watching the screen synchronizing with the external starry sky, watching the silent stars with 9090.

This process was not interesting.

Nor was it valuable.

Its only purpose was to pass the time.

“Master, do you get bored?”

The Mechanical Servant asked, deducing with data: “According to the database, over 70% of humans do not like staring at the sky for long periods. Comparatively, they prefer engaging in games.”

The synthesized electronic voice faintly revealed a hint of confusion.

“I’m fine. Normally, I wouldn’t actively look at the stars, but doing so occasionally feels quite meaningful.”

Xu Xi answered his Mechanical Servant.

His gaze shifted down, looking at the micro-expression in the corner of the screen.

Although nothing was discernible, it seemed to be in a good mood.

Mechanical Soul’s Joy?

How miraculous.

In the silent tranquility, Xu Xi continued to watch the starry night sky. Although 9090 had no specific form, only a segment of data and a mechanical core as its carrier.

While stargazing.

Xu Xi always had a moment of恍惚.

As if there was a person sitting beside him, closely watching the stars together, focused and curious.

Ah…

The back seemed a bit chilly.

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