Chapter 289 - The Confused Robot (1/2)

Chapter 289: The Confused Robot

No? Long Yuehong almost doubted his ears. There are actually no humans at Mechanical Paradise’s headquarters? Is that a city ruled purely by the Source Brain and smart bots?

What was even more ridiculous was that smart bots in such a city had a standard of humanization. It allowed them to be more like humans to serve humans better without harming them. It also prevented them from treating themselves as humans.

Most of them had never come into contact with humans since they left the factory, nor in the foreseeable future. To them, humans might only be a line of words, a piece of code, a picture, or a symbol.

Jiang Baimian fell silent for a while before sighing. “It’s no wonder the Source Brain doesn’t allow us to go to your headquarters and is only willing to communicate over the phone.”

She had a faint premonition previously and suspected if there were still humans in Mechanical Paradise.

“There are other reasons as well.” Genava explained what he knew. “For example, I can’t tell you about the specific confidentiality clauses involved in some important experiment facilities and smart bot attempts at creating societal constructs.”

You still think of yourself as a member of Mechanical Paradise… Jiang Baimian didn’t remind him that he had already defected and didn’t need to follow any confidentiality clauses. Of course, she wasn’t sure if smart bots had a self-destruct sequence in the event of them divulging any secrets.

Genava didn’t continue the topic. While Long Yuehong and Bai Chen were immersed in the shock brought about by Mechanical Paradise, he asked, “Where are you from? Not only do you have outstanding brains, but you also have a military exoskeleton.”

It was ridiculous that she could defeat a smart bot in one-on-one close combat!

Jiang Baimian turned around and looked at Shang Jianyao and the others before frankly saying, “We come from Pangu Biology. How is it? Are you interested in joining our company?”

Although she had yet to report to the company and Pangu Biology might not agree, she still had to be polite.

“Pangu Biology…” The silver-black smart bot, Genava, repeated this term. After a few seconds of silence, he said, “I just want to find the creator’s descendants and see if he left anything for us smart bots.”

“I get it.”

“Understood.”

Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian each replied and didn’t force the issue.

Frankly speaking, Jiang Baimian really didn’t want to report Genava’s matter to the company. This meant that she couldn’t interfere with Genava’s future arrangements and provide help.

If they maintained the status quo, the Old Task Force would obtain a powerful external member, making many things easier in the future.

More importantly, for a smart bot like Genava, the benefits of joining Pangu Biology were almost meaningless.

He was unafraid of the Heartless disease, nor would he be affected by the plague, infections, or hunger. He also wouldn’t be attacked by mutated creatures and various beasts. He only had needs for energy, spare parts, lubricant, modular upgrades, and weapon maintenance.

Jiang Baimian found this scene explosive—a silver-black robot carrying a lunch box, walking to the cafeteria kiosk, and saying to the female staff inside, “Auntie, get me a U-32 high-performance battery produced by Future Intelligence. I’d also like some coffee-flavored lubricant.”

It would be perfect if the smart bot had a dialect accent.

Of course, she also knew that if Genava really joined Pangu Biology, the floor he lived in and the department he came under would definitely be different from ordinary employees. However, she couldn’t help but think in that direction.

Retracting her thoughts, Jiang Baimian deliberated and said, “We have to return to the company to report and rest for a period of time before heading to First City. Are you going to find a place to wait for our next trip, or are you going to do it alone?”

Upon hearing this question, Shang Jianyao sincerely helped. “There’s a human saying—strength in numbers.”

It was unknown if he was moved by the word ‘human’ or if he felt that it was too dangerous to act alone. Genava thought for a few seconds before saying, “I’ll find a place to wait for you. Yes, I need a place to recharge.”

As a real man of steel, the lack of electricity meant paralysis.

“Then, you can wait in Weed City.” Jiang Baimian had actually already thought of a plan. “But you have to disguise yourself. For example, install a red filter and modify your appearance to make yourself look like an ordinary robot. As you know, Weed City has a cooperative relationship with Mechanical Paradise. If smart bots are discovered, they will definitely inform the Source Brain.”

Upon seeing Genava remain silent, Shang Jianyao smiled and said, “We often disguise ourselves when we are out. Look…”

As he was driving, Genava gave up on the idea of having the same reaction as humans. He directly opened the auxiliary prosthetic eye behind his head and looked at Shang Jianyao.

Shang Jianyao had already put on the mask with the furry face and protruding mouth.

“Alright.” Genava accepted his explanation.

Shang Jianyao then took off his mask and exhorted Genava worriedly, “When you reach Weed City, you have to be careful of people hitting on you as you walk. Single robots are like steamed buns. Countless Ruin Hunters want to kidnap them back home…”

At this moment, Jiang Baimian’s expression was slightly blank. There was only one thought in her mind: I shouldn’t have let this fellow watch an Old World drama serial!

The corners of Long Yuehong’s mouth twitched. From the corner of his eye, he saw Bai Chen nod slightly. She nodded! What kind of person is she?

Jiang Baimian snapped to her senses and forcefully interrupted Shang Jianyao’s words of concern. “In short, there are a large number of humans with nasty characters. You have to be careful and not blindly believe them.”

Shang Jianyao nodded in satisfaction.

“I have plenty of experience interacting with humans.” Genava indicated that he knew.