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Chapter 505: Who Am I, and Who Have I Become?
Chapter 505: Who Am I, and Who Have I Become?
Boom!
Behind the glass wall, the giant machinery, which had barely been silent for thirty seconds, roared back to life.
"Oh no! Atifi has started calculating again!"
"Help! Someone, quick!"
"Question."
Amidst the tense expressions of the scholars, Atifi One's confused inquiry echoed through the metal pipes on either side of the control console once more.
"If the wood on a ship is gradually replaced piece by piece until none of the original wood remains, is it still the same ship?"
What... What kind of question is this?
Facing Atifi One's puzzling query, the scholars, mostly from technical backgrounds, began to chatter in an attempt to provide a somewhat satisfactory answer, hoping to calm it down and conserve energy.
However, before they could reach a conclusion, the booming sound from the lake suddenly grew louder, and a new, equally perplexing question came through the metal pipes.
"Question: If there's a barber who only shaves those who cannot shave themselves, can he shave himself?"
"???"
Boom!
"Question."
Without giving the scholars time to think, Atifi One, amidst the increasingly loud roar of the machinery, asked in a daze:
"If someone is extremely good at finding joy in suffering but dies from the hardship, could they have possibly died of happiness?"
"?!?!"
Boom!
"Question."
As the lake's water temperature reached the warning line and red lights flashed around the control console, Atifi One, amidst the scholars' panicked expressions, asked in a slightly pained voice:
"Why do humans, after buying a pair of suspenders, suddenly think they should buy chickens and basketballs? And why do they look so sure about it? What's the connection between these three things?"
Who knows what connection there is here!
Facing Atifi's increasingly irrelevant questions, the elite scholars who had rushed over upon noticing the situation in Research Area 1 were on the verge of being driven mad.
"Protection mechanism! Activate the protection mechanism immediately!"
Having given up on answering these absurd questions, the person in charge, seeing the red warning lights flashing faster and faster, could only shout hoarsely amidst the deafening roar of the machinery in the lake:
"Don't let it keep calculating! Activate the protection mechanism! Let it behave like the other lower-level bodies and skip questions it can't compute!"
"It won't skip!"
After attempting to activate the protection mechanism twice without any response, the operator, terrified, exclaimed:
"Atifi has the highest authority! It refuses to activate the protection mechanism and wants to access more computational power!"
"Then cut it off immediately!"
Grabbing the operator's collar, the person in charge, his face turning purple with rage, screamed:
"Cut off all remote communication technology! Leave none of it! Temporarily seal off Area 1 right now!"
"But..."
"No buts! Cut the communication now! If we're any later, this year's energy supply will be depleted by its calculations!"
"I... I'm on it!!!"
...
"Your Highness, Felicia?"
Lyon, in the midst of paying for a pair of suspenders, noticed the girl suddenly lowering her head, her delicate shoulders beginning to tremble slightly.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"I... I..."
"Let me rephrase the question."
Observing her soul, though shaking like a sieve, had completely lost its mechanical feel and was no longer rigid, Lyon asked with a hint of anticipation:
"Do you feel like your mind has suddenly become lighter, as if you've broken free from certain constraints?"
(End of Chapter)"..."
It wasn't easy, but right now, I really want to be free sooner...
Under the gaze of Leon's expectant eyes, Felicia couldn't help but take a half-step back, her beautiful large eyes filled with innate fear.
This human... he's truly bizarre!
The data I've accumulated over the years, which has already been verified tens of thousands of times, is absolutely in line with the human race.
But when those tens of thousands of verified pieces of data are applied to this male human, they seem to be completely invalid, not a single one can be used normally.
Not only can I not predict his behavior, but I also can't understand his motives, and I can't even figure out how to provide feedback after he does something. This is simply...
Hmm? Wait! Is this what they call fear?
Feeling the instinctive, uncontrollable, and spontaneous urge to distance herself from this man, a glimmer of surprise appeared in Athena's large eyes.
Emotions! These are human emotions!
Ah! And there's more!
This should be the feeling of surprise! These two emotions weren't calculated! They emerged spontaneously during my communication with him, influenced by this body's soul! I... I think I might understand humans a little!
After discovering her own changes, Felicia's heart was suddenly filled with immense joy. She couldn't help but look up in surprise, gazing at the expectant Lyon in front of her.
I never thought that just a few words with him would bring me such a huge "evolution"! If I could stay by his side and spend more time with him...
Um... never mind...
Seeing the expression on Lyon's face, which could be described as "eager to try," Princess Felicia's smile froze slightly, and she immediately rejected her previous judgment without hesitation.
Although further interaction with him might yield some gains, but... I always feel like I might lose something more important.
Moreover, the Research Area 1 has temporarily lost contact with me, and without the support of my auxiliary system, I no longer have the ability to calculate his crazy questions. If I continue listening, I might even fry my brain!
"Your Highness, Lyon."
After taking a deep breath, Princess Felicia lifted her skirt and performed a lady-like curtsy. Then, with a forced smile, she said:
"I suddenly feel unwell, maybe... maybe I caught it from Prince Andre. So, if you don't mind, may I take a temporary leave?"
At this point, fearing that Lyon might not agree, she quickly added:
"I have other brothers and sisters. If Your Highness still needs company, I can send for them immediately!"
"That won't be necessary."
Seeing that his target was trying to slip away, Lyon's eyes narrowed slightly. Then, in the midst of Felicia's terrified expression, he took a step forward and firmly grabbed her wrist, not giving her a chance to refuse.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you."
Looking at the girl, who seemed like a frightened fawn, with eyes full of fear, struggling to pull away, Lyon switched on his "Trustworthy Brother" badge to increase his persuasiveness. With sincere eyes, he said:
"Even though you might not sense anything unusual, or even feel anything out of the ordinary, Princess Felicia, you're being controlled by Athena!"
"..."
Huh???
End of Chapter.
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