Chapter 787 - Disqualified (1/2)

As the sky gradually turned dark, the martial artists in the cave began to enter a state of rest. The young disciples, especially, needed the rest very badly after an entire day of running for their lives. Therefore, they very quickly sat themselves down to rest.

”Let us all take a break as well. The military backup might arrive tomorrow!” Jiang Fei was also quite tired. He had not slept at all since yesterday. After rescuing members of the Xiankong Island Sect, Jiang Fei had to rescue Bai Wanli and the others from the guided-missile attacks. Therefore, Jiang Fei had not been able to rest properly.

”Alright! Brother Jiang, you must be tired as well. Let us take care of the patrolling duty tonight!” Zhu Tianfei said. Although the martial artists could avoid being found by the major rice-exporting country's fleet as long as they stayed in the cave, there was still a chance that they might be exposed if the mutants were around. Therefore, someone still needed to be on the lookout throughout the night.

”Okay then!” Jiang Fei agreed. He was too tired to reject the offer.

After finding a quiet spot, Jiang Fei sat down in a cross-legged manner and began to rest. However, 0541 suddenly spoke to him, ”Captain, your mind is still too active. I suggest you relax by entering the game.”

”There's no need. I can rest just by sitting down.” Jiang Fei was not in the mood to play games.

”Captain, I insist you enter the game to relax,” 0541 pressed on.

”Why?” Jiang Fei was stunned. 0541 rarely forced him to do anything.

”It is related to Top Secret 7756. You currently do not have the right to inquire!” 0541 answered mechanically.

”Again? What are you keeping from me?” Jiang Fei said with a frown.

”Captain, don't worry. I won't harm you. Please enter the game!” 0541 could not explain everything in detail to Jiang Fei. Telling him about the code itself was already a huge deal.

”Alright!” Jiang Fei thought about it and finally agreed with 0541's suggestion. After all, as 0541 said, it would not harm Jiang Fei. As an Intelligent Assistance System, 0541 was programmed to support the captain whole-heartedly. It could only sustain its software by ensuring the captain's well-being. If 0541 did anything to harm Jiang Fei, its software would fall apart instantly.

Although 0541 and Jiang Fei were linked to each other and it would not do anything to harm Jiang Fei, Jiang Fei still had his reservations about 0541's behavior.

As 0541's software's primary objective was to maximize benefits for Jiang Fei, there were certain ways of doing things that Jiang Fei did not agree with.

Phoenix was one of the prime examples. If Jiang Fei had known that Phoenix could be saved, he would not have done nothing when Phoenix was dying.

However, from 0541's perspective, Phoenix was not fully controllable. The only way Jiang Fei could fully own the Level 5 expert's power was if Phoenix had lost her consciousness and 0541 used her body to revive Ariel. That was the option that would benefit Jiang Fei the most.

Therefore, 0541 might be looking after Jiang Fei's best interest, but they would still have disagreements.