Chapter 839: Philosophical Discourse
Chapter 839: Philosophical Discourse
Day 2, and Leaf Haiya had not slept a wink. She remained seated on the first floor of the residence.
The biological clock of the strong reminded her of the passing of time.
"Is it morning already?"
Leaf Haiya's current strength was naturally not comparable to her prime.
So she took on the night watch voluntarily and saw Brother Lin Sai the night before, leading a servant doll upstairs to the second-floor resting room.
Splash—
Leaf Haiya poured herself a glass of cold water from the kettle, her gaze wandering around the room.
"After all, it's the work of an artisan."
"Analyzing the design and construction, this house is truly remarkable."
Up to this day, only the Mech Clan maintained this underground facility.
But from the outset, professional artisans designed and crafted it, and the Safety Zone was meticulously planned to cater to various human living needs.
Instead of merely connecting rooms with tunnels, they created a genuinely vast space, an expansive environment accommodating all the buildings, ensuring long-term residents didn't feel overly confined.
The night stretched on.
From meeting basic needs to summoning mechanical servants, Leaf Haiya personally experienced the connectivity of the house and the entire facility, finding it impeccable in every aspect.
The only flaw was the confinement.
Following the instructions of the original masters, the Mech Clan continued their task of caring for humans. But they guarded the facility's secrets and maintained order.
Thus, humans entering the Safety Zone were strictly prohibited from engaging in unnecessary activities.
In this world, during this era.
Humans in isolation lacked decent ways to alleviate boredom.
Humans confined for extended periods, beyond maintaining basic survival, experienced a decline in their mental state.
At this moment, Leaf Haiya stood up and walked to the window.
The underground facility's architecture, aside from steel and stone, was primarily soil. But with the artisans' craftsmanship, the moment her gaze pierced through the window...
Leaf Haiya witnessed the living conditions of those in the Safety Zone.
She and Brother Lin Sai were assigned a two-story residence with a complex internal structure.
Ordinary people were given simple dwellings.
Early in the morning, some in the Safety Zone aimlessly got up, emitting strange cries, while others lazily crawled around, seemingly imitating a caterpillar, expressing their inner thoughts in bizarre ways.
"..."
"It seems our treatment is the best among them."
Observing their mental states, Leaf Haiya recalled her childhood.
Humans confined within the Safety Zone gained physical freedom and life security, but at the cost of severe mental deterioration.
The Mech Clan had offered these people a chance to leave.
They chose life over freedom, and now faced the consequences of that choice.
In contrast, Leaf Haiya thought:
"From this perspective."
"Their state seems better than when they were ruled by the organizers."
Leaf Haiya chuckled.
She couldn't discern whether she was mocking her dominated childhood self or her current dominant self.
At that moment, footsteps descended the stairs from the second floor.
Leaf Haiya looked up.
"Nothing outside the heart, no events outside the heart, no logic outside the heart..."
"Conscience..."
"Camel, Lion, Baby..."
The maid doll walked down from upstairs, muttering incomprehensible phrases.
Leaf Haiya stared intently at the other person. But the maid automaton completely ignored the strange-eyed Leaf Haiya.
She pushed open the door and walked out in a daze, slowly disappearing at the end of the street in the underground base.
"..."
"Sister... Leaf Haiya, good morning."
Lindsey's voice echoed, and Leaf Haiya turned her head again.
He saw Lindsey stretching and descending from the second floor.
Then, Lindsey took out two long, meat-filled pastries from somewhere and tossed one to Leaf Haiya.
"Here, today's breakfast."
Leaf Haiya caught it.
The next second, a savory aroma filled her nostrils.
Even before taking a bite, Leaf Haiya's intuition told her that the food in her hand was far superior to anything she had ever seen or tasted.
"..."
The Seventh Stage Organizer, with a strong will, suppressed the desire for food. As she watched Lindsey roll up the meat pastry and take a bite, Leaf Haiya asked,
"Lindsey, what did you do with that automaton last night?"
"When it left just now, it kept muttering to itself, looking like a complete fool!"
Lindsey smiled, revealing a simple and honest expression. "Nothing much. I just talked to it about some philosophical topics."
Leaf Haiya raised an eyebrow. "Philosophical topics?"
"I thought you did something weird to it."
"Aesthetically speaking, this child is undoubtedly a beauty, and it's a machine that follows human commands."
"I have my own loved one," Lindsey said, waving his hand and then explaining, "It's the necessary knowledge for them to have a more wholesome mind. Topics like 'Who am I?' 'Where did I come from?' 'Where am I going?' and so on."
Leaf Haiya was not optimistic about Lindsey's approach. "They're a new species, and they're mechanical—how can they possibly understand such topics in a short time?"
Lindsey smiled nonchalantly. "I don't expect them to understand quickly either, but I just tell them what needs to be said."
"Moreover, these Mech Clan members can share information internally."
"If I tell these things to that maid automaton and she shares them with her kin, maybe someone will 'get it'?"
Leaf Haiya remained noncommittal.
After getting an answer, she finally picked up the meat pastry in her hand and, mimicking Lindsey, rolled up the pastry and took a big bite.
"Hmm?"
The Silver Witch's blue eyes immediately filled with adoration and passion. "Lindsey, where did you get this from?"
"In the years I've been in the Dust Path World, it's been a long time since I've had anything with a different flavor... No, your pastry is even better seasoned than normal world cuisine. There are even signs of Essence Skills being involved!"
Lindsey nodded slightly. "I made this myself, and the process did involve some Essence features. But rest assured, there's no problem eating it, and there are even benefits."
"..."
Leaf Haiya finished the pastry in silence.
She was sitting by the window and leaned out to take a look at the 'scenery' outside.
The Seventh Stage Organizer, having just learned to use the friend channel, opened it.
Leaf Haiya: [Lindsey, what exactly is your Essence Skill?]
Leaf Haiya: [From the moment we met, you've demonstrated too many abilities. It doesn't make sense!]
(End of Chapter)
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