Chapter 327: Hubie's Request
Hearing such a strange question, the Mecha girl raised her head inexplicably, with no extra expression on her face.
She gave up resistance obediently and let the invisible telekinesis bring her to Roland.
At a distance of less than half a meter, the pair of red eyes that flashed with light were quietly looking at Roland.
Compared with other races, even the Mechas regard their own existence as a weapon that has lost its value, but it is inevitable that they will be a little at a loss when they suddenly hear such an invitation, right?
However, at a close distance, she looks even more lovely.
Roland looked at the Mecha girl. At a close distance, her appearance that was like a work of art and had no problems at all was even more attractive.
Even if he poked her fair skin tentatively and felt the comfortable touch that bounced back slightly, although it was very immature from all angles, this kind of mechanical and silent puppet temperament was actually quite charming.
Roland coughed lightly and said.
"That being said, you have no choice to refuse." He pointed in Jibril's direction while speaking, "As you can see, if you don't accept my invitation, you will only be executed by the Flügel next to you. Even if I don't take action, you will definitely not win."
Hearing this, the Ex-Machina girl seemed to have finally come to her senses and tilted her head.
"【Question】...I can't understand."
She spoke expressionlessly in a mechanical tone.
Although her tone did not have any ups and downs, the girl's clear and childish voice made this cold tone like a spring.
From the performance of giving up resistance, her question should not be the truth of her words, but why not kill her?
Roland thought so in his heart and said with a smile.
"Can't understand? I think the reason is very simple. After all, you are very valuable."
"【Negative】This machine has been disconnected by the connector." The Ex-Machina girl immediately replied calmly. "【Result】When analyzing whether the Ex-Machina has a {heart}, {self} and soul, many contradictions were generated due to theoretical loopholes, and the machine has been scrapped."
Even though she had already guessed it in her heart, Jibril still sneered after personally confirming the authenticity of the news.
"I thought your illogical way of action might have some special value, but it turned out to be a rigid machine. No wonder you were kicked out."
For Jibril, who is also a Flügel alien, after discovering that the girl in front of her also violated the setting of the race, although she didn't show it on her face, she was still looking forward to it in her heart, so much so that she took the initiative to ask Roland to take action.
Even though the two are different in strength now, she also hopes that the other party can be worthy of becoming an 'enemy', but now it seems that this Ex-Machina is still far from it.
Hearing such an evaluation, the Ex-Machina girl blinked her eyes, her expression did not change, and she didn't say anything more. She just turned her head and stared at Roland with her pure eyes.
"【Affirmation】This evaluation is correct. This machine tried to pursue the heart that the Ex-Machina lacked, but it could not understand the meaning of it. Therefore, it was judged as abandoned by the connector. Currently, it can only deploy 47 types of weapons. After losing the support of the connector, the efficiency of the analysis ability has been greatly reduced. There is no value that can be used... Is this analysis wrong?"
The Ex-Machina girl did not have any anger of being despised. Instead, she recognized Jibril's words and tilted her head, as if analyzing Roland's reasons for action.
Such a cute performance made Roland smile unconsciously.
He resisted the urge to hug the girl directly, and smiled and touched the girl's head.
"Value is relative. Even if it is incomplete, when other Ex-Machinas are like tools, it is rare for an Ex-Machina to be able to act independently, not to mention the answer to the pursuit of {heart}."
Roland said softly. "And, apart from this main reason, aren't you very cute?"
The importance of this reason is only half of the first reason.
Perhaps because Roland's tone was too frank, the Mecha girl didn't expect such an answer at all, and lowered her head slightly, as if analyzing something.
After a while, the little girl raised her head again.
"【Confirmed】 The subject's body temperature and pulse all have physiological reactions...【Question】 Does the user want to reproduce with this machine?"
After the Mecha girl said this, even if there was no one else around, the air was still silent for a moment.
Under the subtle gaze of Jibril, whose pretty face was flushed, Roland pondered for a while and nodded seriously.
"I do not deny this possibility."
This is an answer that is enough to make people stunned in an ordinary conversation. I am afraid that even the wise man who leads the race forward will find it difficult to make a suitable response in the first time.
But for Roland, who had already faced his inner desires, he didn't think there was any need to lie about this matter.
After all, there was no one around who was worth maintaining his image, and Jibril's subtle gaze was not because of this matter itself. When she and Azriel were punished together, she also noticed something.
What really made her sigh was that Roland could accept even the Ex-Machinas' low point.
The term "scrap iron" was a conclusion that the Flügel had indeed drawn from her past analysis. Although she looked beautiful on the outside, she knew very well that the inside of his body was almost entirely made of cold iron.
Roland must have noticed this, but he was still able to speak openly.
You are worthy of being the master I chose.
Just when Jibril felt a sense of accomplishment, the Ex-Machina girl immediately asked a question.
"[Question] There was a strong {heart} in the conversation just now. Why is this?"
"Heart?"
Roland repeated, a little confused by the girl's question.
However, the Ex-Machina girl nodded and told Roland expressionlessly.
"[Confirmation] This is the unique fluctuation of the mind. At present, the human species is the only existence that can display it and cause physical interference. [Confirmation] You are not a human being and have never interfered with reality, so why can you Show the fluctuations of the heart?”
Although her tone is still calm, looking at her expression, the next step is the key option for her to jump in, right?
Of course, it's because I have completed the apostle's sublimation. Even if I don't do anything, the AT position can produce similar fluctuations, but this truth sounds a bit strange.
Roland thought for a while and decided to give a more reliable answer.
"Because I haven't shown my own wall of heart. Compared to humans who use the wall of heart to bind their hearts and display them in an armed form, my heart is still expressing the principles contained in it in the form of emotions such as longing and desire. It’s real, so it’s like this when there’s no need to cover it up with lies or other things.”
"[Shocked] It can be analyzed without lying...it cannot be understood."
The Ex-Machina girl opened her eyes emotionlessly, with a wavering expression on her face.
It is not that she does not have strategic methods such as inducement or even deception, but she never lies, because the characteristics of the Ex-Machina doomed this method to be impossible to develop, and even by setting a model personality, they cannot make up for this flaw.
If you could have a heart without lying, Ex-Machina wouldn't have to worry so much.
"Being unable to say it and being able to say it but not saying it are two different things. Even if it is presented in a material form, it is not something that can be easily analyzed. It is complex and contradictory, single and pure. These are all attributes that the heart can accommodate."
Roland raised his eyebrows, took the initiative to unlock the spell on the Ex-Machina girl, and said with a smile: "Let me introduce myself, I am Roland. I am currently conducting research on the infection and materialization of the soul and divine marrow. This is not a boast. If you want to understand and even gain the existence of the soul, I am undoubtedly the most suitable choice.”
The Ex-Machina girl was silent and stared into Roland's eyes. She probably wanted to analyze it and confirm its authenticity as before, right?
But Roland did not do what he did just now. Instead, he deliberately erected a wall in his heart to block all outside prying eyes.
The Ex-Machina girl looked at Roland, who had a smile on his face but could not read any emotion.
The other party had shown his desire for her before, but now it was as if it was all an act. Even with her analytical power as an analyzer, she could not confirm the authenticity of the words spoken by the young man in front of her.
Based on the analysis of words alone, the other party undoubtedly wanted to use her to affect the connector. However, based on the overwhelming strength gap between the two, while being used, the amount of information about the 'heart' would also increase significantly.
For the Ex-Machines, as long as they can achieve this goal, the price they pay is insignificant.
Because, the moment they gain meaning, they have already won.
"So, let me ask again, do you want to be mine?"
Under Roland's somewhat casual words, the Ex-Machina girl made a decision.
[Conclusion] Reconfirm that the subject has a mind, and it is worth analyzing at the expense of the body.
However, without the support of the connector, this decision may be wrong. After all, many years ago, the God of Victory was driven away because the weapon had lost its old owner and had no meaning in existence. It was not worth taking action. She has already gone down this contradictory path.
The Ex-Machina girl seemed to be smiling slightly. Although it was only for a moment, Roland was sure that it was not an illusion.
"[Agree] The ownership of the individual identification number c207Pr4f57t9 has been changed."
Following Roland's example, the mecha girl began to introduce herself. She looked at Roland seriously, her eyes slightly lowered.
"Master."
When he heard this title coming from the girl's mouth, Roland became inexplicably excited.
This feeling was completely different from the title of a heroic spirit. He suddenly understood the reason for the existence of the attribute Wu Mou. The beautiful girl spoke such a contrasting title so calmly. If he had to make an analogy, this was the first time he The shock of seeing another loli say big brother is very similar.
"Then, the first order is to give yourself a name, like me."
"[Question] Can I freely set my name?"
"If it's not too much to say."
"[Answer] Use Xiuvarza as the name."
The girl thought for a moment, "Using Master as a reference, [result] I will call myself Hubi."
Roland's eyes flashed and he nodded slightly, indicating his approval.
Originally, he was ready to correct her, but in the end, Hubie took the initiative to change her name. Was it because of a more specific order, or had she changed herself?
"【Question】Master, can we start analyzing the heart now?"
"Rejected. Before analyzing the heart, I hope you can consider the occasion."
Roland sighed, casually took out a piece of clothing from the void, put it on in the other's confused eyes, covered Hubie's exposed skin, and then used space teleportation to take her and Jibril back to the human race's residence.
Although the underground cave has completely become his exclusive territory, he still wants to avoid a recurrence of the incident a few days ago.
At that time, after Azriel's body analysis was completed, Roland ruthlessly drove her out.
It's better to leave the task of restoring the energy in this troublesome kid's body before the battle to Artosh. Anyway, he also had a good time touching it - the touch of the wings of the Flügel is quite wonderful, and with Azriel's reaction that is completely different from usual, it is quite a stress-relieving thing.
However, the sight of a little green-haired girl crying and leaving did have a big impact on public opinion, especially when that stupid Flügel shouted something subtle like "just play with my body and throw it away".
If Roland didn't know that Azriel just couldn't bear to part with little Gipp, he would have thought he was a heartless scumbag... although this is indeed true to some extent.
Thanks to this, even though Roland enjoys a high reputation and absolute trust among the human race, when most people give him the evaluation that he is worthy of being Lord Roland, he feels even more helpless.
Even Chroni, who had been reporting to Roland these days, looked a little strange and gave him a subtle admonition.
In the entire Elkia Kingdom, perhaps only Riku, who often talks to the air and calls Tet every day as if he is in love, can understand Roland.
"Here, the experimental records and data on the embodiment of the human mind are basically all here."
"【Answer】The records are complete."
Roland pointed to a pile of data beside him, and Hubie quickly scanned it at a speed like shuffling cards. Even without the support of the connector, with the recording speed of the Ex-Machina, this kind of thing couldn't be simpler.
After analyzing it silently for a while, Hubie looked at Roland again.
"【Question】The process has been analyzed. Humans can make the power of the mind emerge from the sea of life, and then stimulate it in the form of viruses. How can a race that is not made of flesh and blood complete this critical first step?"
"The Ex-Machina's ability to find the key points is really enviable, but this is exactly why I asked you to come. Although there is already a prototype, it still needs to be improved to the extent that it can be applied. After all, this is my first attempt."
Roland sighed and said softly.
"【Unclear】Issue of important information on the key factors that constitute the mind【Request】Please provide the most appropriate demonstration."
Perhaps because this request was a bit difficult, Hubie looked a little dissatisfied.
"Well, this..."
When Roland heard this, he hesitated subconsciously, but the other girl didn't intend to miss this opportunity.
Jibril came to Roland, hugged his waist from the back, and pressed her whole body against him.
She had already recovered her body shape and was undoubtedly the most attractive existence in this space. The soft touch on her back made Roland's heart move.
Jibril, who was smiling, seemed not to notice Roland's appearance. She gently shook her beautiful body, letting her delicate skin caress Roland, and came to his ear, pressed her slender lips against Roland's earlobe, and exhaled warm breath.
"Then, Lord Roland, do you want to use me to demonstrate?"
As for the extent of the demonstration, it is estimated that only she herself knows.