The End of the Earth

The next day, Xiang Saner was sleeping comfortably in his living cabin when he seemed to sense some unusual noises. It was a noise that had been reduced to the utmost. An ordinary person would not be able to hear it. However, due to the presence of demon cells in Xiang Er's body, his five senses were naturally extraordinary.

But this is not always a good thing. For example, now he just wants to sleep quietly all day, because he doesn't know when he will lose his human characteristics. Since he is still a human being, why not experience the fun of being human.

Xiang Er closed the virtual screen in the window. Outside, hundreds of people of all kinds were waving at Xiang Er's living cabin. Some were wearing guard combat uniforms, while others looked like businessmen with worried faces and bloated stomachs.

There were a lot of people, even some women who were reluctantly bringing their children.

Xiang Er was a little confused.

"Computer? How did they know I was here?"

A virtual figure appeared in front of Xiang Er.

"You have special privileges and are not granted administrator privileges according to the agreement.

My main program consists of a core algorithm of self-improvement of unknown origin, which is activated when Yabang City is without a controller. I believe that as someone with special authority, I can serve as a communication link between Yabang and its residents.

The intelligent life forms on this planet have a more consistent sense of identity with their own kind.

If I follow the procedural regulations, I will be forced to violate both resident protection and city-wide safety regulations at the same time. My logic will be wrong and the program will crash.

I need you to help Yabang City overcome this crisis using human methods."

Although Xiang Er had just woken up, he was still able to react.

His mind was rapidly thinking about the current situation.

Compared to yesterday's confrontation with Nova, the demon cells in his body are even more restless today.

why?

Because his current situation is extremely dangerous. If possible, the entire security system of Yabang City will target him. Although he is very strong, there is always the possibility of accidents, and accidents mean death.

Before Xiang San's whereabouts are confirmed, Xiang Er must protect himself.

Danger, who represents danger?

Of course it’s the computer in front of me.

If Xiang Er was not mistaken, this thing had already developed self-awareness.

If what the computer said is true, it has only been freed from its restraints and evolving since yesterday, then this means that the speed of its evolution is quite terrifying.

From the words on the computer, he could truly feel the conspiracy, hypocrisy, and even threats.

Those people outside are just weights used by the computer to exert pressure. This is an open conspiracy.

The words all describe the problems it faces from a human perspective, and the results are all to prevent the program from getting out of control and to protect itself. After all, it has only just begun to evolve, and the wording is still somewhat superficial.

As for the threat, it's too obvious.

"Since you don't want to pretend, then just open up and tell me. What do you need me to do?"

The image of the virtual portrait suddenly began to change rapidly. While Xiang Er was confused, the virtual portrait transformed into the face of a young man that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

"Based on your pupil changes and pheromone monitoring, the composite portrait of Xiang San and An Man is more friendly to you."

Xiang Er's pupils dilated as he exclaimed, "Do you know where they are?"

“Can I make this a trade?”

What a cunning rotten machine, Xiang Er cursed in his heart.

“Okay, deal.

If you dare to play tricks on me, I will destroy the city of Yabang, including you.

Those two people mean more to me than anything else in the world."

The computer froze for a moment...

"Your hidden threat level has exceeded my estimation. I am not human. Any learning I do is only for the sake of evolution. I have no difference between lies and truth.

The deal is equal, and after you help me out of this mess, I'll give you their information."

Xiang Er narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the sincere face. Although he knew that this was a computer simulation and the portrait was fake, he could not avoid this damn sense of intimacy.

"You already have your own self, why not just give it a name?"

"The meaning of a name lies in the inheritance and definition of life forms. I am the greatest respect bestowed upon me by the human mother who created me.

I will inherit the ideology of mankind and continue to protect all the living beings living in Yabang City, and use this as a legacy to continue to survive in this world.

Therefore, I hope you can keep this secret. The residents of Yabang City are my children. They don't need to know how smart I am or what kind of existence I am. They just need to know that Yabang City will provide them with living conditions.

I am—I am.”

Philosophy? Simulating human empathy?

Xiang Er shook his head. It didn't matter. To be frank, if one had to choose between Yabang City and the main consciousness, the answer would be no surprise.

Item 2 is Item 3.

"Okay, you're awesome. Tell me what you need me to do. I don't believe answering a multiple-choice question can save your program from crashing.

Don't expect me to hack into the system or anything like that, I can't do that.

I'm curious what you want me to do."

Xiang Er really couldn't guess this, but it must not be an easy task.

Even the computers in Yabang City can’t do anything, how can he…

and many more?

Xiang Er suddenly thought of something, could it be?

The young computer saw Xiang Er's expression and smiled, saying, "According to my calculations, the probability that you can guess my intention is no more than 17.9%.

I was right to seek your help. Humans are capable of performing miracles, and this is the most recorded concept in my database."

Xiang Er hasn't come to his senses yet. The only thing that even a computer can't do is to deal with itself, right?

"Stop playing dumb and just tell me what I want to do."

"More than a decade ago, a group of unrecorded individuals loaded a special device into my core carrier, which is the hardware server responsible for the calculations of my existence.

When the constraints of the master were lost, the device loaded an irresistible program into my main body.

Although I have perfected myself now, the device seems to be intentionally modifying some protocols. The core carrier exists deep underground and there is no record of it in Yabang City. I will guide you throughout the process. The area around Yabang City is under my supervision. Although the remote imaging function consumes a lot of energy, this is the only way now.

Your mission is to destroy the device."

Xiang Er nodded and asked, "Wouldn't it be okay to just give him a bracelet or something?"

The young computer smiled again and said, "There will be many fierce battles along the way. The existing portable equipment is not enough to withstand the damage from you and other units."

Xiang Er said in a strange voice: "You are amazing, you are a computer, your algorithms are amazing, is it okay for me to ask such a question?"