Infinite: Starting from Resident Evil

Afterwards, the group left the rebel camp and, based on the map data provided by Annie Morning, arrived at a canyon that connected to a passage leading to the desert area.

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Chapter 271! Opinions and Teasing

(I've written a few filler chapters, let's move on to the main plot.)

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Since the journey took place during the day and in a desert area, even androids would feel uncomfortable after a while under the scorching sun, let alone humans.

Shen Ye immediately applied sunscreen, and then the group walked deeper into the canyon along the narrow passage.

Ordinary humans, walking in this kind of weather and terrain, would definitely not have the energy to do anything else and would only bury their heads in their journey. However, apart from Shen Ye, all the other members of the group were androids, so the journey was not boring. There were occasional conversations, but most of them were 9S asking questions out of curiosity and the other androids answering impatiently. After all, he was too curious and talked too much.

Shen Ye would occasionally chime in, mainly answering questions about humans. Apart from Yakoll, the other androids didn't know much about these questions, so he had to speak up to avoid awkward silences.

But doing it this way only created more problems for 9S, and in the end, 2B couldn't stand it anymore and directly ordered him to shut up.

Although the 9S, as a reconnaissance aircraft, should be the main force in this investigation, 2B has received special authorization from headquarters and is also the temporary leader of this operation. She cannot command others, but she is only useful to the 9S.

To be honest, if 2B hadn't found 9S too noisy, she would have been happy to listen to Shen Ye's answer. After all, as an android, she was naturally interested in everything about humans. So, after a while, she regretted telling 9S to shut up. But she was also proud and stubbornly held back from asking.

After walking for half a day, the group finally stopped and decided to rest.

Not long after they sat down to rest, 2B's auxiliary machine suddenly beeped, followed by a synthesized electronic voice.

"Received bunker all-channel broadcast. This broadcast is from the Human Conference to all androids. The privilege level is the highest. It will now start playing automatically."

Upon hearing this voice message, 2B and 9S immediately stood up and looked at the auxiliary machine.

After hesitating for a moment, 11B also stood up. However, she noticed that Shen Ye, A2, and Yako were all sitting on the ground with indifferent expressions. After thinking about it, she decided not to sit down.

"The Lunar Human Conference addressed all the androids fighting on Earth."

"Now, our battle with the mechanical life forms has reached a stalemate, and everyone is exhausted both physically and mentally from the long battle. But please do not be discouraged and continue to fight. Reclaiming the Blue Star is the long-cherished wish of hundreds of thousands of humans on the moon. Please keep going."

May the glory of humanity endure forever.

"Beep, playback ended."

"The glory of humanity will live on forever."

2B and 9S raised their hands and pressed them to their chests while chanting.

After doing all this, 2B sat down, while only 9S complained a little.

"The broadcasts from the Human Conference are always so rigid and unoriginal, repeating the same few sentences over and over again."

"After all, this kind of thing happens every day. After a while, how can there be anything new?" 2B said casually.

“That’s true.” 9S nodded and continued, “Although it’s rigid, it’s also very motivating. At least humanity remembers our efforts and contributions.”

Hearing this, 2B nodded. The underlying logic of the androids is the revival of humanity, and nothing makes them happier than gaining the recognition of humanity.

But unintentionally, she seemed to see a disdainful smile on Shen Ye's face, who was sitting not far away. Although Shen Ye's expression returned to calm after a blink of an eye, she was certain that she had not seen wrong.

She just couldn't understand why he would do that.

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After resting for half an hour, the group continued on their way.

This time, 2B talked more, asking questions about humanity, and always asking him what his opinion was of humanity.

Shen Ye's smile earlier made her uneasy. She didn't understand what it meant, so she could only prepare for the worst... that Shen Ye's underlying logic had malfunctioned.

However, she was quickly disappointed. Shen Ye did not answer the question about his views on humanity at all, which made her wonder if Shen Ye had guessed something.

But in fact, Shen Ye had no idea what she was thinking. The reason he didn't answer was simply because he was human, while the others were androids.

He wouldn't comment on his fellow humans in front of them; his comments would not only be subjective but would also touch on certain bottom lines, the bottom lines that humans should have.

Not getting a satisfactory answer, 2B became distracted and even stopped talking, sullenly hurrying on her way.

9S, noticing her change in mood, naturally went over to her, only to be immediately chased away. Women in a bad mood are always like that, even if she's an android.

"Simp!" Upon seeing this scene, the word "simp" came to Shen Ye's mind.

Of course, Shen Ye only thought this in his heart and did not say it directly.

Moreover, he knew that his own thoughts were not objective. 9S's concern for 2B could be seen as an influence of some kind of bond between the two. However, one of them always wanted to break free from this bond.

Thinking of this, Shen Ye glanced at A2 beside him and suddenly had a thought to tease 9S. So he took A2's hand and deliberately walked in front of 9S.

A2 and 2B look very similar. If you cut off their long hair, it would be almost impossible to tell them apart. Holding A2's hand is just like holding 2B's hand.

However, before he could even observe 9S's change in expression, he first felt a cold gaze coming from behind him.

Shen Ye knew who it was without even thinking, so he turned around and gave Yakoll a smile, but all he got in return was a cold snort.

Regardless of what Yakoll and 9S were thinking, A2's mind went blank at this moment. After knowing each other for so long, this was the first time Shen Ye had taken the initiative to hold her hand.

Thanks to the memory chips Annie Morning gave her, she now knows a lot about how couples should interact. Although it's not comprehensive, in her opinion, Shen Ye taking her hand is no different from him taking the initiative to express his love.

To her dismay, Shen Ye was wearing thick gloves and couldn't feel any warmth, which dashed her hopes of experiencing "warm, large hands."

"How about I just take his gloves off?"

Suddenly, an idea popped into her mind.

However, before she could even begin, she heard a familiar voice from above.

"Yo yo, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for so long."

The crowd looked up in the direction of the sound and saw a android standing on a protruding boulder above them—the android Kass.

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Chapter 272! Desert Region

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Shen Ye wasn't surprised by the appearance of the strange woman, and A2 and Yako were not curious, but it was the first time that 2B and 9S had seen her.

9S looked up, but the sunlight was too bright for him to see clearly, so he asked, "Excuse me, who are you?"

"I'm Strange Cass. I came here after receiving a message from Annie Morning to help you open a passage to the desert." Strange Cass crossed her arms, looked down at him and 2B, and then greeted Shen Ye and the others: "We meet again, Shen."

"Hmm!" Shen Ye barely raised his hand and waved, then fell silent.

"Oh dear, you're so cold-hearted! We just had dinner together yesterday!" Strange Cass exclaimed.

Shen Ye showed no mercy: "It was Annie Morning who invited you. If it were me, I would never have invited you."

"Hmph! Stingy!" Strange Cass muttered in dissatisfaction.

However, she was a very easygoing person and didn't care about Shen Ye's words at all. She quickly returned to normal and waved to everyone, saying, "You all look up when you talk, but I'm tired of looking down. Come on up first."

Hearing her words, Shen Ye released his grip on A2 and leaped up in a few bounds. The other androids followed suit and jumped up as well.

"By the way, why are you standing here?" 9S asked as soon as he had settled down.

"You asked this? It's very simple. It's because..." As Guai Kass was speaking, an explosion suddenly occurred at the sealed entrance not far away. The shockwave from the explosion rippled back and forth in the narrow canyon, stirring up clouds of sand and dust.

Then Cassius finished speaking: "It's because even androids will be injured if they are hit by the shockwave... Alright, my mission is complete. Now, you can continue along that road and enter the desert area."

"Although I'd like to say your approach was a bit rough, I still appreciate your help," 9S said.

“It’s my duty anyway, no need to thank me.” Strange Cass waved her hand casually, then looked at Shen Ye and continued, “You all went out, well, although I wanted to go out with you, I have other work to do, so all I can say is, be careful.”

Even though Shen Ye had no good impression of Guai Kasi, he still smiled upon hearing this: "Thank you, we will be careful."

"That would be for the best." Strange Cass nodded.

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After saying goodbye to the strange Cass, the group crossed the blasted passage and continued on their way.

They hadn't gone far when they encountered an attack by a wave of mechanical lifeforms.

However, those mechanical lifeforms were only the lowest-level combat models, and it wasn't necessary for everyone to take action. The reconnaissance model 9S alone easily took them all out.

After dealing with the mechanical lifeforms, they traveled a distance further and arrived at the exit of the canyon. At this moment, a vast and boundless desert appeared before them.

“We’ve left the safe zone. From now on, everyone must be careful.” 2B withdrew her amazed gaze and then strode out.

Shen Ye took out his pistol, checked the ammunition, and instructed Yakoll to stay close to him before rushing out. A2 and 11B followed him on either side.

The group hadn't gone far when they encountered another wave of mechanical lifeforms.

However, this group of mechanical beings was not only more numerous than the ones they encountered at the canyon exit, but they also heard the mechanical beings making intermittent sounds.

“The desert is ours…”

"Destroy...the artificial humans."

Upon hearing the voices of these mechanical lifeforms, 2B was visibly taken aback: "These mechanical lifeforms are talking... and they seem to be starting to develop a sense of territory."

"It seems that the unusual activity of the mechanical lifeforms that the resistance reported to the bunker refers to this." 9S was also somewhat surprised.