Chapter 6.1 (1/2)
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Expelled From Paradise
Chapter 6 Part 1
Room for briefings of the security service headquarters. Angela, who had already changed into her uniform, was reporting the results of the search of Pioneer to the executive authorities.
”The mission was carried out with the support of a local agent. Pioneer turned out to be an artificially intelligent being, endowed with self-awareness, whose goal is to set off to study the open s.p.a.ce.”
She said all this calmly and emotionlessly.
”That’s who Pioneer is and that is the reason of why he needed access.”
The leader, who used the image of Neo, said seriously, ”That's an unexpected report.”
Zeus spoke up.
”Officer of the 3rd rank, Angela Balzac, thank you for your brave deed, you were able to uncover the truth so quickly. It is truly worthy of praise.”
”Thank you.”
Angela bowed respectfully.
”However, you have returned without completing the mission to the end, explain yourself.”
”Huh?”
Surprised, she looked up. She did not immediately understand what he said.
– You are a security investigator and you were instructed to investigate the case of unauthorized penetration into Deva, as well as stop them. Am I mistaken?
“But Pioneer now understands that hacking the access systems isn't safe. Now he will undergo a standard procedure for accessing Deva …”
She was interrupted by Neo.
”What are you talking about?”
Zeus’s tone was strict.
”A dangerous computer program is left unattended on Earth. Being free, he can arrange a real catastrophe. You left him and returned. You have no sense of responsibility at all, you don't even blame him for this act.”
Confused, Angela tried to calm down and retort.
“Please, wait. Yes, he is not human. But maybe he has his own consciousness. Intellect, capable of dialogue. After talking with him, I realized …”
Neo spoke up.
“We can't leave the AI at large, able to penetrate through the protection system of Deva without difficulty. It must be destroyed immediately.”
Frowning, Angela answered, ”This is a matter of ethics. A reasonable human being must be given basic human rights. In addition, you must consider his proposal.”