Arknights, but the sickly pretty girl starts

So Noah thought of the Doctor - as expected, in this era, the person who knows Miss Administrator best is the Doctor. As the second-in-command of Eden, he is the one who really accompanied Miss Administrator to start from scratch. Only by asking the Doctor's impression can a real administrator be formed.

"--Have I been of any help?" Luo blinked and asked uneasily.

"Yes, thank you, Luo." Noah said with a smile. She subconsciously wanted to reach out and touch Luo's head. It was like some kind of habitual action. Fortunately, she restrained herself before she actually touched it.

Did he mistake Luo for Maria just now? Noah couldn't help but wonder.

But it is true that Luo has the feeling of a junior schoolmate, or more like a younger sister-like character - which makes Noah subconsciously want to make intimate gestures.

"I'm glad I could help. Ah... Is Miss Administrator free later... I think..." Luo nodded with a smile. He didn't notice the administrator's behavior just now, but took the initiative to invite her, but Noah shook her head.

"Sorry, Luo, I have something else to do... or... let's do it next time." Noah could only reject Luo regretfully. Her top priority now was to find the doctor and ask him what he thought, so that she could roughly form a personality profile of the administrator. This was related to how she would leave the memory fragments, and she absolutely could not delay.

Although Luo was a little disappointed, he nodded obediently. "Okay, next time. Be sure to make time next time."

"Yeah." Noah could only agree on behalf of the administrator. She turned and left, while Luo stayed where she was, watching the administrator disappear. Only then did she come to her senses and subconsciously touched her head, "...Just now, the administrator... was so kind..."

She just had a feeling that the administrator in front of her seemed much gentler than before, even giving her a sisterly feeling. If the administrator had just touched her head... No, you can't think like that. Luo, Luo... You're not a nymphomaniac. The most important thing now is to complete the Deep Blue Tree Project for Eden Garden, not to think about flirting with the administrator! You can't put selfishness on work!

Slapping his cheeks hard, Luo once again focused his attention on the big guy in front of him.

Noah got on the elevator and planned to leave the laboratory first, but as the elevator went up, she suddenly had a strange feeling. No, it was not so much a strange feeling as it was a premonition, and this premonition came true faster than she thought. The elevator door opened halfway. Obviously, someone also wanted to take a ride. When the elevator door opened, the person who walked into the elevator was Ed, the person who had talked to her about the mysterious weapon, the Heaven's Fulcrum, before.

"Oh, Miss Administrator, what a coincidence." Ed smiled curiously upon seeing the people in the elevator. "I wonder if this is fate. Perhaps we could discuss religion and philosophy before we go up together? I was quite impressed by your last conversation. I also have great respect for your understanding of ancient beliefs."

"—Well... I do have some questions for you." Noah, of course, had no knowledge of ancient faiths, so she had to change the subject. And, coincidentally, she also wanted to ask what kind of person the Administrator was in Ed's eyes.

Chapter 16: Pillar of Salt

"Ms. Administrator, you suddenly ask this question. Can I assume that you have discovered some unstable factors in the Garden of Eden? Or, does someone have some suspicions about you?" After hearing this, the smile on Ed's lips suddenly disappeared, which even made Noah feel scared, because it was really a sudden change of expression. Then, when he smiled again, the smile was almost fake.

"Who is it?" He lowered his voice, apparently speaking politely, but Noya felt that if he spoke someone's name, they would no longer exist the next day. "Don't worry, Ms. Administrator, your leader is perfect. No one will have any complaints about you. If anyone does, I will try to communicate with him and will never cause you any trouble."

"...It's not that serious." Noah waved his hand quickly. "I'm... just curious about what kind of image you have of me. I've already asked Precious and Luo, and they both gave me a lot of inspiration. I think... this may be beneficial to the future development of Eden. After all, only by understanding one's own problems can one correct past mistakes and better deal with future threats."

Noah's mind worked quickly, and he soon came up with a relatively reasonable explanation. Upon hearing this, the dark aura emanating from Ed's body instantly disappeared, and he once again revealed a warm smile like the sun.

"I see. Even you take time out from your busy schedule to reflect on yourself. Indeed, if everyone could reflect on themselves as promptly as you do, perhaps humanity would be more confident in facing the lumberjacks. The geniuses gathered around you may simply lack respect for you. Compared to those people, you are the only one who is absolutely irreplaceable, and many of them haven't realized this yet. The Garden of Eden exists precisely because it was promised by God." Ed nodded with a smile. "And you, Miss Administrator, are the founder of the Garden of Eden. Only you can make it the hope for humanity's future."

"...It's too exaggerated." Noah felt goose bumps all over her body. She didn't expect that Ed's attitude towards her would be so blind. No, to be precise, his attitude towards the administrator has reached such an exaggerated level. His attitude towards the administrator is like treating a god. Perhaps it is due to his identity as a resident of the Earth Federation, or his family background. As a genius and a believer, his admiration for the administrator who organized the Garden of Eden seems to be far beyond most people's imagination.

"—If that's the case, what's your impression of the administrator?" Ed stroked his chin. In this era, appearance is almost meaningless. Anyone can theoretically possess the most optimal appearance, so the entire Garden of Eden is basically filled with handsome men and beautiful women. Ed is no exception. He is a man with blue eyes and golden curly hair, with perfect facial features like a sculpture. It is said that he has expended a lot of energy to more closely resemble the "angel" described in ancient texts, and appearance is a factor in this. Although Ed is indeed male, in the eyes of many people, Ed's gender is not that easy to distinguish.

That's right, in order to achieve the concept of "angel" in ancient books, Ed adjusted his appearance to be more neutral, and he wanted this kind of charm that is difficult to distinguish between genders.

At this moment, the man who was striving to get closer to the angel said with a smile, "In my opinion, the impression that Miss Administrator gave me was probably [terrifying]."

"...?" Honestly, Noah hadn't expected this answer. After all, Ed seemed to be very fond of the administrator, and even erupted in such terrifying murderous intent when he heard someone might be disrespecting the administrator. But in the end, he uttered the word "fear."

"Don't get me wrong, I have no opinion of you. I think all your decisions are correct." At this time, Ed waved his hand. "But, speaking of my initial impression, I can only describe you as terrifying. Put yourself in your shoes and imagine that you personally recruited me to join the Garden of Eden. At that time, I had no interest in Eden, even with the joining of the genius Doctor. I had no interest in the Doctor or other geniuses. I was a person who studied ancient beliefs, so when you came to recruit me personally, you started by talking about what I was most familiar with. That is, ancient beliefs-"

"...Oh." Noah didn't know how to respond. After all, she didn't remember this scene at all. She could only agree, "Then... why is it terrifying?"

"It seems you're completely clueless about what you're doing." Ed smiled and shook his head. "You and I had a 'debate,' or rather, an academic discussion. At first, I thought it was foolish of you to try to attract me with your limited knowledge. After all, at the time, I considered myself the foremost theorist in the field of ancient beliefs. There was no more comprehensive and profound ancient religious text than the one on my phone. I believed I had a complete and thorough understanding of ancient beliefs. However, I was wrong."

Ed recalled that afternoon when he was making shawarma for his own amusement in his tugboat. This was a snack he restored from ancient books. It was paired with roasted synthetic meat and had an excellent texture and taste. He was a nostalgic person and even cooked over a fire when cooking in the tugboat. You know, in this era, cooking over a fire is no longer common. A small pill can meet all your needs, and the requirements for food quality have long been meaningless. Now that everything has been clearly analyzed, all the experiences of the food itself can be simulated.

So Ed cooking by himself was an anomaly in this era, but the administrator lady who walked into the tugboat sat down opposite him very naturally and asked if they could have lunch together.

Ed didn't mind sharing his delicious food, but he also felt that the other party was just using this method to attract him to join the Garden of Eden. However, he still didn't know the administrator well enough at the time - after lunch, the administrator didn't mention the Garden of Eden. To be honest, the name of the Garden of Eden came from the stories in ancient religious books. It was the paradise of the first human beings. There were only Adam and Eve. However, Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit under the temptation of the snake, committed original sin, and were therefore expelled from the paradise.

Basically, this is the story. To call one's organization the Garden of Eden means that one either considers oneself a god, or one has only a superficial understanding of ancient beliefs.

Ed was actually very dissatisfied with the name, which was one of the reasons why he didn't plan to join.

She sincerely praised Ed's shawarma, saying it was one of the few truly delicious foods she could enjoy in her time. Ed remembered every word the administrator said. After all, he could easily detect lies, so he understood that this statement was genuine. It wasn't a compliment, nor was it meant to bring them closer. It was simply genuine joy at being able to enjoy Ed's hand-made food.

"So what?" Ed shook his head. "Those things have long since faded from history. If you need delicious food, modern technology can give you greater stimulation. Compared to those stimulations, delicious food doesn't help much with dopamine secretion. You should choose more efficient methods instead of seeking out old and troublesome things."

He was essentially implying that the administrator's attempts to win him over were pointless. He had no interest in the impending destruction. Or rather, he felt that humans were no different from animals. Humans had already exterminated countless animals, but this time, the fate of destruction had fallen upon humanity. Whether or not humanity was annihilated was meaningless to Ed. Would you be swayed by the thought of an ant drowning?

With the advancement of technology, more and more parts of "human nature" are being stripped away, leaving only the highly praised "rationality". When the superego completely overrides the id and the self, when humans actively interfere with their own evolution and DNA, and even after humans completely digitize everything, humans have actually lost most of their essence as human beings. Today's humans and past humans are not even the same species.

Even Ed, who grew up in the Earth Federation, is like this—

The genes of ancient humans have long been modified beyond recognition. Modern humans have long parted ways with their past selves. Modern humans are just sophisticated toys designed - at least that's what Ed thinks.

He searches for the original human beings, hoping to become one of Adam and Eve, but suddenly discovers that human beings can no longer return to their original state.

Therefore, he could only choose to make himself more perfect. Since he could not become the offspring of God, he would become God's right-hand man - that is, an [angel].

This was the reason why Ed modified his genes, but these should have been Ed's biggest secrets. However, the administrator at the time casually talked to her about [faith], or to be more precise, [ancient faith].

As the two asked and answered questions and debated, Ed's original indifferent attitude gradually changed. From the casual answers at the beginning to the serious sitting later, this was the first time that Ed felt his own insignificance.

He was a genius. His family background gave him an in-depth understanding of ancient faiths. Although most of the fragmentary ancient faith books were badly damaged, he restored their contents in his own way. It was precisely because of this experience in book repair that his understanding of ancient faiths soared. However, just when he thought he had become the foremost researcher of ancient faiths, he suddenly discovered... a peak that reached the clouds, a peak he had never seen before. Even with his own eyes, he couldn't see its limit.

Almost all of Ed's questions were answered, and the administrator conquered Ed with her extensive knowledge.

He didn't know why the administrator knew knowledge that even he didn't know, as if she had experienced all of this. In fact, later on, Ed investigated the administrator's life and found that the administrator seemed to have popped out of a crack in the stone. There was no record of her at all. Before she made the prophecy, no one knew of her existence. She was like a prophet who appeared to save mankind, like a treasure bestowed by God.

From that day on, Ed changed his mind, joined the Garden of Eden, and obeyed the administrator's orders.

But when the administrator asked about his impression of her, Ed would still remember that afternoon, the afternoon when he arrogantly debated with the administrator. The administrator calmly defeated Ed's pride, then extended her hand to him and invited him to join the Garden of Eden.

For Ed, the word "horror" can be said to be his first impression of the administrator.

The aspect of his life that he was most proud of was completely crushed, and Ed's worldview was directly torn apart and then reshaped. What Miss Administrator did was such a horrible thing. Ed did respect Miss Administrator and believed that only Miss Administrator could lead mankind through the difficulties, but he was also afraid of Miss Administrator, because the person who knew how to save mankind best also meant that she knew mankind's weaknesses like the back of her hand.

If Miss Administrator wanted to...she would be the closest person to destroying humanity.

Lot's wife looked back at Sodom and turned into a pillar of salt.

For Ed, he was like the man looking back—the spirit rained brimstone and fire from heaven on Sodom and Gomorrah, destroying those cities and the entire plain, along with all the inhabitants and everything that grew on the ground. Smoke rose from the entire plain like smoke from a furnace. Lot's wife ignored the angel's warning and, looking back, she turned into a pillar of salt.

He was delighted to see the administrator, but he was also terrified by her ability to see through people's minds. This was a two-sided thing. Ed respected the administrator, but he was also afraid of her.

"The Garden of Eden is a paradise, sheltering everyone. But—Miss Administrator, I can't lie to you. My love for you is real, and my fear of you is real too—you're like a god, but also like a devil." Ed stared at the administrator's mask. Through it, he seemed to see those eyes, eyes that must have contained infinite compassion. "I will witness the Garden of Eden's end. Will it become a paradise that shelters humanity—or…"

Ed didn't continue because the elevator had arrived and Ed was about to leave.

"What a coincidence! Let's talk next time, Ms. Administrator."

Chapter 17: Plan Zero

Ed left the elevator, and Noah fell into deep thought.

Although Ed didn't say it explicitly, Noah was so smart that he immediately understood what Ed meant. Ed never doubted the administrator's ability. On the contrary, he thought that the ability possessed by the administrator had exceeded the limit of what ordinary people could master. For Ed, the administrator who had the ability to easily shatter his pride was as terrifying as a human facing a god.

This was an unreasonable crushing, and this inhuman ability also gave rise to various attitudes of everyone towards the administrator.

Curiosity, longing, fear.

The attitudes of Precious, Luo, and Ed are actually the result of their in-depth understanding of the Miss Administrator. Precious does not actually understand the Miss Administrator. She joined Eden more because of the Doctor. The relationship between Precious and the Doctor is just a piece of window paper that can be broken with a poke. It should not be a secret within Eden, so she is curious about the Miss Administrator. This is the opinion of the member who is farthest away.

Luo, on the other hand, was different. She joined Eden precisely because she wanted to work with the administrator. She admired her because of her abilities and deeds. She believed she was a great person, a prophet who could lead humanity through difficult times. Luo's admiration for the administrator could even be described as somewhat blind, but it also suited her age. Even if she was a genius, Luo was still too young. She wasn't the type to be mature beyond her years. Her attitude towards the administrator stemmed from the fact that she had never truly communicated with them in depth. As the saying goes, distance creates beauty, and there's a saying that yearning is the feeling furthest from understanding.

What about Ed?

Ed seemed completely dependent on the administrator, obedient to her every word. However, he was one of the few members personally recruited by her, and he had truly come into contact with her knowledge. As a mature adult, he realized that her abilities far surpassed his own, and that he couldn't discern her depth. He did respect her, but his respect was a respect for her abilities, and beyond that, a fear of her. It was precisely this fear, this awe, that made him so deferential and humble towards her.

This is not a trust in the administrator, but a concern about whether the administrator's behavior will be out of line or will lead to more complete destruction.

Coincidentally, the three people she was looking for corresponded to different perspectives and analyses of the Administrator at different distances, starting from far and ending at close, creating a striking contrast. She felt she was almost building a psychological profile of the Administrator. This place was her memory, after all, and only by understanding her could one know how to leave. The more she understood the Administrator, the more amazed she became. So far, the Administrator possessed exceptional charisma, formidable personal abilities, and near-precognitive abilities. In Ed's eyes, she was akin to a prophet, even a deity.

Noa hated to use the word "divine" to describe others, but she struggled to find a more fitting description for the administrator. Currently, most people saw her as a lone savior, gazing upon the world with compassion, like a Buddha. From an outsider's perspective, her profile was already quite complete. Next up... Friston and... the Doctor?

The Doctor should be the person who knows the Administrator best. From all aspects, we can see the Doctor's specialness. He was the first member to join Eden, the second-in-command of Eden, and the one who could face the Administrator herself. Even her attitude towards the Administrator was the most special one. Noah had a feeling that only by finding the Doctor and hearing what she said about the Administrator could he complete the inner profile and find an opportunity to leave here.

Unfortunately, the doctor is avoiding her now, which can be seen from what she just saw, so her next stop is Friston.

Friston is located in a detachable barge on an offshore platform. This is the test site of the Preservator Project. The real Preservator facility is not here. It is only used for technical verification and construction specifications, like one shelter after another. Friston is wearing a dark blue jumpsuit, which is a must-wear for everyone entering the Preservator Facility. On the one hand, it is for unified management, and on the other hand, this suit can protect humans from the collateral damage caused by hibernation as much as possible during long-term hibernation.

The research on hibernation technology is already very mature. Friston is just tinkering on this huge structure. After all, this is probably the longest collective hibernation plan. No matter what their identity, occupation, or status are before entering the hibernation chamber, after they leave, the world will be turned upside down. The people selected by the Preservator Plan are basically those who are most likely to survive in the future. There are soldiers, scientists, farmers, and even hunters. In order to find farmers and hunters, they even went deep into the Earth Federation and found the last family that preserved hunting skills. Traditional agriculture has long been out of history. This time, various types of seeds that are most likely to adapt to the future environment were specially developed for the Preservator Plan and preserved together.

The Preserver Plan is the most expensive, largest, and most supported plan of all. Friston, who originally proposed this plan, did not expect this. There are many wealthy people who are willing to spend a lot of money just to reserve a place for themselves in the plan. Originally, Friston planned to refuse. After all, the essence of this plan is to transport as many talents as possible to the future, and those wealthy people are obviously not among them.

But the administrator agreed, and the reason was simple: an additional hibernation chamber wouldn't cost much, while the other projects were costing astronomical sums. In a sense, the Preservator Project became the heart of the other projects, pumping lifeblood into them. The majority of Eden's revenue actually came from the Preservator Project itself.

When faced with a crisis, humans naturally tend to gravitate toward a familiar, more conservative plan. The Preservator Plan aligns with human nature, earning its approval from the Administrator. Preservator Plan's existence also ensures minimal opposition to Eden's other plans. Friston, though frustrated, nonetheless fulfilled his responsibilities as a responsible leader, adjusting parameters and allocating energy. This massive project has become Eden's most sought-after business, and nothing can go wrong.

Noah's arrival did not affect the tired middle-aged man. Noah noticed that there were many of his personal belongings on his desk and a small bed with an unmade quilt next to it. Obviously, he had been eating and sleeping here. This was both his studio and his bedroom. He was revising the plan data as soon as he opened his eyes every day, and he was improving the progress even when he closed his eyes and dreamed. The Preserver Plan was the plan with the largest number of constructions in the Garden of Eden. Dozens of [Shelters] were being built almost at the same time. You can imagine the pressure he was under.

There was also a family photo on the desk - Noah took a few more glances. He had a very cute daughter, and next to him was his wife, a gentle-looking woman with a happy smile.

Of course, they are also within the Preservator Program. Eden does not mind the Preservator Program having redundancy. Eden has proposed to all sectors of society that although the Preservator Program has limited capacity, it will provide as many positions as possible. Some are determined by ability, and the other part is determined by drawing lots. The position of the Preservator Program has even become the most hotly debated topic in modern society. Many people have questioned, worried about, and even attacked the program itself, but the participation rate in each draw is frighteningly high.

So - no matter how much you curse or beat someone, no one will go against their own destiny.

Similarly, hibernation chambers were prepared for all members inside the Garden of Eden, and Noah had seen this in the plan.

"Am I disturbing you?" Noah said, "If it's not convenient, I can wait a while."

"It's okay. It's almost time for my break." Although Friston was tired, he still strictly abided by the rule of taking a short break after working for a few hours. He was not an iron man, so he naturally couldn't work non-stop. After working hard, he always had to leave some time for himself.

Soon, Friston finally stopped what he was doing and looked in the direction of the administrator. Although he was only a middle-aged man, he was already the oldest person in the team. In the Garden of Eden, Luo was the youngest, followed by Prisseth, and then Ed and the Doctor, who were about the same age. Both were the best geniuses of the contemporary era, and Friston was the oldest person among them.

Of course - Miss Administrator's age is a secret.

As the oldest person in the team, Friston looks much older than his actual age. The Preservator Project does not have any technical difficulties. After all, the essence of this project is to use the existing means of mankind to face the end of the world. Therefore, Friston's workload comes from solid data processing, allocation of resources and energy. In order to continue the Preservator Project as much as possible, he has made his greatest efforts.

You know, in his eyes, these numbers are real lives.

"Miss Administrator, what brings you here?" Friston raised his head and asked. The administrator was a person who would not come here unless it was necessary. If it was not necessary, she could even disappear for a month. The operation of the Garden of Eden basically relied on the doctor to run it. Although it was the administrator who established the Garden of Eden, she was the person with the least relationship with the Garden of Eden. When everyone was working hard for the cause of the Garden of Eden as the cause of the human community, the administrator was almost in a state of slacking off.

Friston had worried about this, but the doctor had also said that the Administrator had her own ideas, and that Eden was merely her explanation to society, not her own will. Indeed, Eden was essentially an organization forced into existence to address the threat posed by the loggers. The Administrator herself had no intention of forming the organization, but that didn't mean she had done nothing.

She just kept the plan strictly secret, even the Doctor was unaware of it.

Internally, Eden calls this hidden plan "Plan Zero." It's likely that Plan Zero will only be unveiled when everything is settled.

"..." Noya organized her words. After all, asking this question directly at the beginning was a bit abrupt, and she didn't want to explain herself for so long as before. So, she found an excuse. "Friston, I want to confirm our internal situation. I will collect the suggestions and opinions of various core members. I have already collected opinions from many people, and now I will collect yours. Of course, it is strictly confidential."

"……what do you mean?"

"You're evaluating me, or giving me some advice, in your own way." Noah pointed at himself. "For the smooth progress of the plan, speak freely and don't worry about anything."

"...What's going on?" Friston blinked. "Has the plan run into any difficulties? If it's a funding issue, I have funds available."

"No...no." Noah shook his head. "Anyway, please cooperate, Friston. This is really important."

"..." Friston pondered for a moment, confirming that the administrator was not joking. Then he smiled bitterly and said, "Aren't you giving me a hard time? How can I possibly judge you? The one who knows you best is definitely not me, but the prophet, right?"

The prophet is what the doctor is called inside the Garden of Eden, or it can be said to be a title, similar to a code name or something like that. Indeed, the person who knows the administrator best is no one other than the doctor.

But now the Doctor is avoiding him, and he can only be ranked last in terms of weight for the time being. According to Noah's understanding, Friston is the third member of the Garden of Eden. Apart from the founder, the Administrator, and the first member, the Prophet, Friston is the second member of the Garden of Eden. The Administrator is No. 0, and the Doctor is No. 1.

As the third person to join the Garden of Eden, Noah was actually looking forward to Friston's speech. However, the next moment, Friston looked up and said, "If you really need my opinion, please allow me to overstep my bounds. Ms. Administrator, what exactly are you?"

"...?"

"I'm sorry to answer a question with a question, but I can only give you an answer once I know the truth." Friston didn't look joking. "Ms. Administrator, are you...really human?"

Chapter 18: Hope

"I'm sorry to answer a question with a question, but I can only give you an answer once I know the truth." Friston didn't look joking. "Ms. Administrator, are you...really human?"

Noah didn't know how to answer Friston's question. She was not a real administrator, so naturally she couldn't give an answer.

She just remained silent for a long time. Perhaps Friston also realized the abruptness of the question, so he sighed and smiled at the administrator.

"I'm sorry, Miss Administrator. I don't mean to doubt your intentions or question your decisions. I'm just... curious." Friston sighed. "This may be difficult for you to understand, but to me, it's very important. I'm a scientist. The essence of a scientist is curiosity about everything in the world—this is my original intention as a scientist. I've spent my life exploring the unknown and creating things that have never existed. Curiosity is ingrained in me. Even my bones are filled with questions."

"Original Aspiration..." Noya was stunned. She had almost forgotten that the reason she entered the subconscious was to find her original aspiration, but Friston reminded her. "Mr. Friston, I can't answer your question for many reasons—but please believe me, I don't mean to hurt anyone."

"I know. Although I don't know you well, I understand that you're not a bad person." Friston nodded. "Ms. Administrator, do you remember when we first met?"

"..." Noya was silent. According to the records, Friston took the initiative to join Eden, earlier than Precious. The order of joining was roughly: Doctor, Friston, Precious, Ed, and Luo. As the oldest person in the entire Eden, he was like an elder in Eden, taking care of everyone. Noya was not sure whether the administrator was also within the scope of care, so she could only answer ambiguously, "Is this important?"

"Of course, the first encounter between people often determines subsequent developments," Friston said with a smile. "That's the wisdom of the elderly, but it's not your fault that you don't have much of an impression. When I first joined Eden, it was the Doctor who approached me, and you simply came over to glance at me, also wearing this mask. I had the impression you were even more aloof than the rumors, but that was just my misconception."

Friston smiled as he recounted the past. "The beginning of Eden: the Doctor, the administrator, and I. The three of us were the original foundation of Eden. The Doctor was a pushover, often going months without a single day off, pushing herself to the limit. I was genuinely worried, so initially I stayed in her lab, forcing her to rest before she passed out from exhaustion. You'd come over often to check on her—you'd say the body is the foundation of revolution, and you'd urge the Doctor to rest. I'd be the one to take the exhausted Doctor to her room to sleep, and then you'd take over her work, completing it with incredible speed, and then leave the rest to me. It's funny, that the Garden of Eden, so prestigious in the eyes of others, actually operated this way."

"--It should be a temporary situation in the early stages of the company." Noah didn't know what to say. After all, it sounded too funny. A doctor who fainted from exhaustion, Friston who was responsible for carrying the fainted doctor back, and an administrator who was responsible for providing a safety net. Although it was just Friston's simple description, Noah could imagine that although the original Garden of Eden was short of staff, it was not an inhumane place.

The administrator at the time was actually concerned about the doctor's health, and wasn't as cold as Prisseth said...

So when did the administrator start to become indifferent?

"Later, Precious joined us and proposed Solaris Ocean," Friston continued. "I have no problem with Miss Precious. Although she joined Eden solely for the Doctor, I'm not in a position to accuse her of selfish motives. I had them too. The fundamental reason I joined Eden was to protect my family. And at that time, when faced with a crisis, Eden was the best option I could choose."

"The plan that Ms. Precious proposed after joining Eden later became the Originium Project, which she was responsible for. How should I put it... it's true that plans can reveal a person's true nature. For example, I'm a conservative old-fashioned person, so I believe that the Preservator Project is the safest, the most familiar, and the most reliable plan. But as a resident of the universe, Ms. Precious is more of an artist than a scientist. She believes that humans can completely survive without human form. The doctor once compared Originium to amber, sealing everything and giving it eternal life." Friston complained about the Originium Project, "But I guess an old-fashioned person like me can't really understand all this—"