Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

"If, at that time, you people whom I trust the most and who are the most important to me are used by them... wouldn't that be a stab in my heart?"

They were stunned when Xiao Ce said that.

Da Lei then asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, has this matter been confirmed?"

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised by Da Lei's words.

After all, he's usually the one who gets to decide what he says...

To everyone's surprise, Da Lei actually took the initiative to raise a different opinion.

Just then, Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "Da Lei, it's not confirmed. However, I think it's highly likely... They seem to have confessed to me, but I can sense that they're holding back..."

Da Lei nodded: "Your Highness, you're right. I think Mr. Xiao Yang doesn't actually need to become a humanoid... but for me, I feel it's definitely necessary..."

Xiao Ce was even more puzzled by Da Lei's unwavering resolve.

Before he could speak, Xiao Yang interjected, saying to Da Lei, "Why? You can transform and fight the androids, but I can't..."

Da Lei said to Xiao Yang with a serious expression, "Because our responsibilities are different... You are a decision-maker. The android's body isn't essential to you; you use your brain... You can find androids to protect you... Moreover, if those people from the creation bases that Your Highness mentioned were to control you, then that control would implicate a whole bunch of people..."

"But I'm different... My duty is to protect the Prince. If someone who's supposed to protect the Prince can't even do so, what value do I have? So, I have to do it. Not only that, but even if those people from the creation base wanted to control me, they could only control one person at most..."

"Therefore, my personality is definitely more advantageous than disadvantageous..."

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised to hear Da Lei arguing so forcefully.

Since Xiao Ce met Da Lei, he had never said so much at once.

I have never argued so strongly for something before.

Clearly, the emergence of robots and humanoids still caused him considerable frustration...

Xiao Yang was momentarily stunned by the thunder.

However, once they came to their senses, they immediately realized that something was wrong.

"That's not right. You're my brother's personal bodyguard, so you're even less likely to be controlled... If you're controlled, wouldn't my brother's safety be completely jeopardized? If you harm my brother, wouldn't that be the end for us?"

Xiao Yang's words left Da Lei speechless.

Da Lei stood there stunned, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Yang and Da Lei and said, "Alright, you two, stop talking... Actually, I wouldn't agree to either of you doing it..."

The two of them seemed somewhat unwilling.

Da Lei spoke first, "Your Highness, before you turn against each other, I should..."

Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "This machine will only be used as a last resort... or only after I have confirmed its safety..."

Xiao Ce first looked at Xiao Yang and said, "Xiao Yang, let's start with you. As a ruler, this android body will certainly bring you some convenience... but the hidden dangers are enormous. Just as Da Lei said, your need for this android isn't urgent..."

"To be born a human being is to experience all the joys and sorrows of life... Why bother... If one day there's really no other way, like if you're seriously injured or get sick, then that's when we have no choice..."

"Furthermore, I believe everything has two sides. We've only considered one drawback; what about the other drawbacks...?"

"If one day I can confirm that this product has no side effects, I will definitely be the first to let you use it..."

Hearing Xiao Ce say this, Xiao Yang nodded: "Big brother, since you've said so... I'll definitely listen to you... If you think there's a problem, then most likely there is..."

After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled and then said, "Okay, you're willing?"

Xiao Yang grinned widely and said, "Of course... I'm willing, definitely willing... Big brother, you're always right..."

Xiao Ce listened to Xiao Yang's flattery and smiled helplessly.

Then he looked at Da Lei.

Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce, then said, "Your Highness, I still want to insist... I..."

Xiao Ce waved his hand, stopping Da Lei from continuing.

He said to Da Lei, "Da Lei, calm down..."

"I understand you. Actually, with time changing so rapidly, let alone you... even I find it a little hard to accept..."

"But you have your own value..."

"Tell me, can you be my bodyguard for the rest of your life?"

Da Lei nodded, then said, "That's right... as long as I become a humanoid, I can do it..."

It's clear that Da Lei has gained a very deep understanding of the animatronics he's been teaching, especially since he was training Director Mi...

Just then, Xiao Ce said, "I don't want you to be my bodyguard for the rest of your life."

Da Lei was somewhat embarrassed.

To avoid upsetting him, Xiao Ce added, "Don't misunderstand... what I mean is, you shouldn't be someone's appendage... and you especially shouldn't be mine..."

"Tell me, is it better if I have one you by my side, or thousands upon thousands of you?"

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I don't understand what you mean."

Xiao Yang slapped his forehead and quickly said, "Think about it, no matter how good you are, you're still just one person. But if you train a hundred, a thousand of you... which is better...? Your brother wants you to become an instructor..."

After listening to Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled, pointed at Xiao Yang, and said with satisfaction, "Not bad...not bad, Xiao Yang, you really have improved...Xiao Yang is right..."

Xiao Ce then looked at Da Lei: "I want you to be an instructor... As for the androids, I'll say it again, I need to confirm their safety. You are all the most important people in my life... I really can't bear to see any loss to you..."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Da Lei asked, "Your Highness...you mean..."

Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "Da Lei, it's easy to find a thousand soldiers, but hard to find a good general... You yourself said that in this era, management skills are even more important. You need to know... your experience as a shadow guard won't have been for nothing..."

"Of course, someone like you who practices martial arts has a strong desire to climb higher... But I promise you, whenever I dare to use this thing, I will definitely let you use it too..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Da Lei nodded firmly.

"Your Highness, I understand what you mean... then I will naturally listen to you..."

Xiao Ce looked at them and smiled helplessly: "Besides, I also have my own ideas..."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, they looked at him with some doubt.

"Isn't the technology behind this humanoid quite advanced by today's standards...?"

They naturally nodded in agreement.

Xiao Ce said to them, "Then imagine, back when I was in the northern desert, those fire lances I invented, the kind that were pulled by a wire, didn't you think they were like divine artifacts?"

They nodded.

"Now, looking at all these fully automatic weapons, what do you think...?"

Xiao Yang said directly, "Those things are just garbage now..."

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right. These humanoids look impressive now, but we don't know what level our technology will eventually reach. What if some super-humanoids, or even super-super-humanoids, appear in the future... but we've already become those broken pieces... unable to be moved anymore? What do you think we should do then?"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang's eyes immediately brightened: "Big brother, you're right... If you had said so earlier... If you had said so earlier, I would have understood..."

Da Lei nodded in agreement with Xiao Ce.

At this moment, Xiao Ce continued, "Moreover, just now, I thought of something crucial..."

Da Lei and Xiao Yang both looked at Xiao Ce intently.

Xiao Ce spoke directly, saying, "Xiao Yang, Da Lei, as I've said before, we might be traversing the universe in the future. Entering space will definitely require certain physical abilities... These androids seem powerful, but they might have their drawbacks. What if we can't go?"

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, if you had said so earlier, we wouldn't have asked for this..."

Xiao Yang listened and nodded repeatedly.

Seeing their expressions, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "It's good that you've explained things clearly. Da Lei will be coming with me from now on. Xiao Yang, are you sure you don't want to come along?

Xiao Yang nodded: "That's right, brother, I'll stay here... I still feel that staying here will be more helpful to you... Brother, is there anything else you want to tell me...?"

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "That's right, just as my uncle said, you've actually made tremendous progress. Many of your abilities far surpass mine... Therefore, I have nothing else to tell you... just one thing..."

Xiao Yang looked at Xiao Ce and said, "Brother, whatever you say... I will definitely listen to you..."

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "No matter what the situation, keeping your own life is the most important thing..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang nodded repeatedly: "No problem... I know that... Big brother, I value my life the most... When you told me before, I might not have understood, but now I understand perfectly well what it means. Nothing is more important than life..."

After listening to Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled and nodded, "Okay, good that you understand..."

Xiao Yang then asked Xiao Ce, "Brother, when are you planning to leave?"

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "It should be in the next couple of days."

Xiao Yang nodded, then said, "Okay, big brother, I'll follow your arrangements..."

Xiao Ce asked, "Where are Director Mi and the others now?"

Da Lei chimed in, "Director Mi and the others are at the special training base, undergoing intensive training... Because their bodies don't get tired, they're progressing very quickly..."

"Those eight people are already extremely skilled assassins..."

Xiao Ce nodded, then said, "Alright, let's take some equipment and go see them."

Da Lei was somewhat puzzled after hearing Xiao Ce's words.

But he still nodded.

After Xiao Ce left, he asked A Tie to fetch the equipment.

They mainly carried those exoskeleton armors and those energy weapons.

With Xiao Ce no longer here, Xiao Yang and his ilk still need to develop some means of self-preservation.

Without saying a word, Xiao Yang followed.

Their training ground was actually in a forest outside Dragon Kingdom City.

From a distance, a sound could be heard.

Da Lei followed Xiao Ce's explanation and said that the eleven simulated humans from before were all here.

Da Lei meant that no matter what they did in the future, learning these skills would be a way for them to protect themselves.

Everyone likes positive feedback.

They received positive feedback during practice and fell in love with it.

They all became addicted.

The forest was filled with what looked like a small village. Once outside the gate, Da Lei blew a loud whistle.

Immediately, Director Mi was the first to come out and open the door.

They spotted Xiao Ce at a glance, and upon seeing him, they froze on the spot, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Mr. Xiao Ce, what brings you here?"

Xiao Ce smiled at them, then said, "Don't just stand there, come over... I brought you some good stuff..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Director Mi naturally rushed over.

He then glanced at the boxes loaded on the truck and called to the people behind him to help move them over.

Xiao Ce then entered the small village, which not only contained lifelike humanoids but also more than fifty elite soldiers.

Da Lei then said to Xiao Ce, "These are all the elite of the elite selected by His Highness Xiao Yang. I must say, their physical fitness is excellent... Anyway, I'll train with them, so I'll train with them..."

As he spoke, Xiao Yang patted his chest and assured Xiao Ce, "These people are trustworthy..."