Chapter 522: Uncle and Nephew
Chapter 522: Uncle and Nephew
"It's impossible, that child is one-of-a-kind~"
After hearing Prince Andre's request to recreate 01, Artifex 00 spoke with a hint of amusement.
"You know that our ancestor was an incredibly powerful Purifier, one who transcended the boundaries of mortals and gods. The bloodline she left behind is exceptional; her hippocampus and temporal lobe are extraordinary, and the connection between her hippocampus and temporal lobe is astonishingly developed.
Even among the 37 generations and 900 years of the Royal Family of Corlock, Felicia's brain stands out as the undisputed first, possessing unparalleled potential.
That's why I convinced your father to extract her brain and use it as the core when she was just twelve years old, at the point where her brain's activity and plasticity were in initial balance. It replaced my immature prototype and became the very heart of the entire Corlock Kingdom, leading it to unprecedented heights."
"..."
"Sorry, I forgot that you don't like hearing this."
After a half-hearted apology, during Prince Andre's prolonged silence, Artifex 00 continued with a hint of satisfaction.
"Or you can think that I did it on purpose. After all, you took everything from me, locked me up in this boring place. Due to insufficient technology at the time, I still retained some human emotions, so it's normal for me to feel a bit resentful."
"It doesn't matter; your emotions are of no concern to me."
Prince Andre replied expressionlessly, then added coldly:
"Moreover, according to your explanation, the truly irreplaceable thing is Felicia's brain. Her original brain is still stored in the core of Artifex 01, and what was taken away was just a segment of the core program.
Since it's a program, it should be replicable, and there's no possibility of it being irreplaceable. If Felicia's brain wasn't damaged, there should be multiple copies of Artifex 01."
"That's not the case~"
As if waiting for Prince Andre's question, Artifex 00 smiled and explained, "Things that run on machines are called programs, but the true core of Artifex 01 isn't those ultra-miniature differential machines. It's Felicia's one-of-a-kind brain.
Even with a special gel capable of conducting electrical signals, connecting her brain to the machines for perfect data exchange with zero loss, those replicable things still cannot truly control a human brain."
"Then what is the core program?"
"What else could it be but a soul that can run perfectly within the flesh?"
Artifex 00 laughed, "The kingdom's research on souls isn't very deep, but determining their basic nature and utilizing them at the most rudimentary level is still feasible.
The flesh and the soul are inseparable, and this is one of the most fundamental rules of this world. Since Felicia's brain has remained active, her soul, which carries her personality and self-awareness, cannot leave entirely.
Even though the production process overstimulated her amygdala, hippocampus, and cerebellar basal ganglia, emptying her emotions and human thoughts, causing her soul to have many blanks, her soul did not leave.
The so-called core program is actually Felicia's unique soul, which can travel freely between machines and flesh in the form of electrical signals."
"?!?!?"
"I've said it many times; that child is one-of-a-kind, and this statement refers not only to her brain but also to her special soul."
Artifex 00 sighed softly.
"When creating Artifex 01, I had to use a special technique called 'Soul Encoding' that I developed in my previous life. Up until now, only Felicia and I have been able to withstand this technique's transformation while maintaining our cognitive abilities.
The other Artifex subsidiaries you've created are merely copies of some of 01's data, which have indirectly accepted a portion of the primary encoding. They are still inferior products that cannot completely replace humans, and their computing power is not on the same level as ours.
Furthermore, considering that this technology was developed based on the unique brains of the Corlock Royal Family of Corlock, and you've reduced them to their current state, it's likely that even these defective products will no longer be available in the future. Each one used is one less."
"It doesn't matter. For something like you, not existing is the best outcome."
After stopping Atifi 00's sighs and laments, Prince Andre urged in a cold tone:
"Hurry up. How much longer will it take for you to disconnect and hand over your core to me?"
"Don't rush me. It'll be done soon."
After Atifi 00 responded with some displeasure, footsteps echoed in the dim room. Soon after, a pale female hand emerged from the darkness, holding a brain encased in transparent gel, and presented it to Prince Andre.
"Hold it carefully. Remember to keep it at a temperature below 12 degrees before installation, avoid any knocks or intense light, change the nutrient solution every six hours, and provide me with the corresponding 24 types of... Ah, don't be so rough! I am, after all, your aunt's brain. Don't damage me!"
"Stop the chatter!"
After responding impatiently, Prince Andre took the brain from the female hand and tossed it into the cryo-chamber. His face then turned slightly pale as he said:
"You could have directly prepared and handed it over to me. Why did you insist on showing me your brain?"
"Because it's interesting~"
A playful tone emanated from the copper tube on the side of the specially designed cryo-chamber.
"Perhaps it reminds you of Felicia from the past. Whenever you see a naked human brain, your expression is always intriguing, and I'm very interested in your reactions.
By the way, since the computing power I can control is only one-twelfth of Atifi 01's, I'll need some help from the subsidiary bodies to fully control the entire kingdom.
There are a few spare cryo-chambers in my room. When you pass by the preservation hall on the first floor later, remember to grab a few more brains. Your father's and your older brother's brains would be best."
"Understood."
Andre responded impatiently, then began walking towards the metal spiral staircase while complaining:
"Can't they just shut down that boring 'mini-theater' on the first floor? Why do they have to keep performing endlessly?"
"Let it continue."
After hearing Prince Andre's complaint, Atifi 00 inside the cryo-chamber laughed:
"Although there are other ways to preserve Artifex subsidiaries, whether directly freezing the brain at low temperatures or solidifying it with amber fluid for sterilization, a significant recovery period is required when you want to reuse them.
But by placing them in the main hall on the first floor and having them perform basic activities at the lowest frequency based on their shared experiences from their lifetimes, it's like they're just having a dream. Not only can it maintain the activity of neurons for an extended period, but it also allows for immediate use upon awakening. There's no better preservation method than this... Oh, and by the way."
At this point, Atifi 00 curiously asked:
"After you took away subsidiary 128, it hasn't been returned yet. Was it lost due to some reason?"
"You could say that."
Prince Andre nodded in agreement.
"I placed it on an airship, but that airship was burned down in a foreign country, and Artifex 128's whereabouts are unknown. The prince who was sent to explain this matter is the same person who kidnapped Felicia.
So, although there's no evidence, I suspect that Artifex 128 is also in that person's possession. Your first task after taking over the entire kingdom is to help me find that individual. The file with the code 240612 contains his information."
"Okay~ my dear nephew~"
(End of Chapter)
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