84 Episode 10: Soul & Magic Mech (1/2)

”Master, I finally understood why the process of a robot forming a soul is partially the same as reverse engineering”

Dracula was an intelligent robot. Hence, he managed to catch on to what his master was saying.

”Oh, go on explain your thinking to me,” Feng said. He wanted to know whether his robot really understood what he meant. After all, Feng did not want his robot to be misled. Furthermore, Feng felt that his way of explaining was too ridiculous.

”Master, Humans have souls. But robots don't. Soul gives birth to the five pillars. Hence, there is a possibility that the five pillars in reverse can also give birth to the soul. I have two of the five pillars. But I am still in the process of forming the other three. They are emotions, desires, and instincts. I will form an artificial soul the moment I have emotions, desires, and instincts. Master, am I right?” Dracula excitedly shouted like a kid.

Feng nodded in affirmation and praised Dracula ”You really are intelligent.”

Dracula was excited by the prospect of forming a soul. Something that only belongs to a living being. He was also excited because he will be able to use magic after he forms a soul. But reality demanded immediate strength.

”But Master, I only have some emotions. It will take a long time to attain more emotions, desires, and instincts. I calculated that it will take months or even years to make further progress in this aspect and gain an artificial soul. I will also have to learn how to cast spells. All of it will take a very long time. But in the Apocalypse gaining power instantly is more important. So, will you upgrade me into a four-arms monster, please?” Dracula gently requested his master. Dracula was smiling while saying these words. Its because Feng designed Dracula to always smile and act gently.

Feng understood Dracula reasonings. But he just couldn't say yes. He had his reasons.

”Dracula, I made you in memories of my friend 'Shadow'. I can increase your height and give you an overall retouch. But... About the upgrade you want. I am sorry but I can't redesign your body into a monster.” The Feng who used to be stupid mystically dealt with this sensitive matter like an intelligent man.

Dracula sulked at his master words. He turned away from Feng Mei and started using the smartphone 'Hub-Tub 100'.

”Believe me, it won't take a long time for you to create a soul. See Dracula, you are already sulking” Feng said to his servant.

Dracula was still not willing to talk back and buried himself in the movie that he was watching on Netflix.

”Magic mech? Master, what is that. Though it sounds cool.” Dracula finally stopped sulking and curiously asked back.

”A Magic Mech is an extended brand of technology and magic craftsmanship. It's a creation birthed by the mixture of these two professions. You just need to know that it will make you become powerful. You won't be shooting laser from your eyes but you will spit out solar blasts from your hands. I can also change it to your mouth, if you want.” Feng explained.

”No... no Master, I am good with shooting solar blast from my hand. But when will I be upgraded.” Dracula hurriedly replied back.

”Hmm, I will upgrade you into a magic Mech after we reach back home,” Feng confirmed.

His words caused excitement to bubble up in the overly enthusiastic robot. The robot who was sulking just some seconds ago.

Feng rested himself on the bed and closed his eyes. He was ready to sleep because he was too tired and exhausted. He had been fighting zombies and traveling on foot like a maniac for six hours. They didn't use a car to reach Flamingo Mall because the roads were blocked by stone rubble and destroyed houses.

The four sixteen wheelers trucks loaded with a hell lot of stuff traveled through the solid roads of the Flamingo forest. The trucks were traveling on the same path Dracula and Arnold had taken to reach flamingo Mall. Soon they reached the place where Feng had fought with the zombies using his spear-like glaive.

Arnold and Mister Jo were sitting in the 'A part' of the same black eighteen-wheelers truck.

Arnold was talking with Darci, telling her that they will be back soon. During his chat, he found out that his kids and others have fortunately met with no troubles. Darci also told him that his children who had filled their tummies after eating bbq meat were fast asleep.

Arnold wondered how long it will take to get out of these red-zones and reach a safe-zone.