Endless Debt

Reclamation room, garden of pillars.

Boluogo sat on the bench in the corner with a casual posture, looking at the busy staff, feeling a sense of contrasting satisfaction.

If it were Palmer, he would be extremely happy, but Bologg is a person who can't take a break. After this period of leisure, Bologg entered a state of doing nothing. Fortunately, in this situation It's going to be over soon.

Glancing at the document bag beside him, Boluogo smiled unconsciously. In the past, his mood was quite calm and unmoved by external objects, but now he felt unstoppable joy.

Boluogo put the document bag into the pocket of his clothes. After waiting for a moment, a figure walked quickly in front of him. He raised his head and a familiar figure came into his eyes.

"Good morning...good morning!"

They are obviously good brothers who have been together through life and death, but they are actually a little shy when they meet each other.

Boluogo thought that this might be the first time she appeared in front of so many people. In her previous life, she had not had much contact with the outside world. The only time she had a deep understanding was hiding under her own body.

Now she no longer hides, but stands upright in the atrium, not caring about other people's eyes...

This is good progress for her.

Boluogo looked at it up and down and said to her, "It fits very well."

Start by complimenting the other person’s outfit.

Such words flashed through Boluogo's mind. These were words Bailie repeatedly told him before setting off. Boluogo didn't understand why he said these words, but looking at Baili's serious look, he still rarely cooperated. one time.

"Ah...ah? As long as it fits, it will be fine."

When the other party heard Boluogo's compliment, she seemed a little panicked. In fact, her clothes were similar to those of the employees of the Sublimation Furnace Core, but for her, the feeling of the clothes attached to her body was still a bit unfamiliar, and it would take some time. adapt.

"How do you feel now? Aimu."

Boluogo stood up and asked Aimu in front of him. At this moment, she was no longer the cold steel body, but living flesh and blood.

According to the inspection of the sublimation furnace core, this is Aimu's "gift", but this "gift" does not require any price, because TEDA has already paid for her.

Gift: Doppelgänger.

Amu herself is still a cold steel body, but when the doppelgänger is activated, the steel body will be transformed into living flesh and blood, turning her into a real human being.

This gift does not have any obvious benefits, it is just a blessing born to fulfill a wish.

"I still feel a little uncomfortable."

Aimu's voice was strange, stilted, and the tone was floating here and there. During this period, Aimu had been learning how to speak correctly and getting used to the flesh and blood.

The more in-depth the understanding is, the more Aimu realizes what a troublesome creature human beings are. When she needs to rest, Aimu will regain her body of steel. Even though she has lost many senses, it also makes her mind relaxed. Quite a few.

Aimu looked at Boluogo, and her expression became strange. She seemed to want to laugh, but she suppressed it. Under the flesh and blood, it was really difficult for Aimu to control her expression, and her previous indifference was gone.

"Humans are so troublesome."

Aimu complained again that human skin can keenly sense those small touches, and the friction of clothing is like bugs crawling on the skin.

Say something interesting, not lifeless.

Bailey's words rang in his ears, and Boluogo thought for a moment, then snapped his fingers to attract Aimu's attention.

"Amu, do you know? When you listen to me say this, your breathing becomes manual."

In Boluogo's opinion, since it is lifeless, it is better to tell some cold jokes.

Aimu was stunned for a moment. She suddenly covered her chest, her breathing gradually became heavier, and she kept mumbling.

"Manual transmission...manual transmission..."

"Hey, hey, hey! Are you okay?"

Seeing Aimu's appearance, Boluogo panicked.

Aimu stared at the ground. She felt that the most troublesome thing for human beings was the need to breathe all the time. Normally, she was fine, but now being interrupted by Boluogo, Aimu breathed hard. The harder she tried, the more tired she felt. After being exhausted, I feel a little lack of oxygen, which creates a vicious cycle.

After adjusting for a while, Aimu finally recovered. Boluogo's expression was a little embarrassed. After thinking about it, he took Aimu into the elevator.

Aimu has been to the Court of Pillars many times, and has to pass through it every time when arriving at the sublimation furnace core. However, this time the destination of the elevator is not the sublimation furnace core.

In Bolog's field of vision, there were a few more buttons on the slightly empty control panel. According to Lebius, this could be regarded as one of the rewards after his actions.

"You are now also a member of the Unshakable. Although there are not many opportunities to act in this capacity, the corresponding authority will still be given to you."

This is what Lebius said at the time. After being included in the list of unshakable people, Bologo's importance in the Bureau of Order has once again increased slightly. Many blocked areas have since been released to Bologg.

Among them, Boluogo found several interesting areas. In any case, he never thought that such a place could exist in such a depressing environment of the Bureau of Order.

Aimu whispered, "Where are we going?"

She came to Boluogo today entirely because of Bailey. Now Aimu has passed the inspection of the sublimation furnace core and cooperated with the field department to complete the post-action investigation report.

Yesterday, Bailey suddenly and mysteriously told her about today's meeting, and heard her tell her what Boluogo had to give to her, but now he has no intention of delivering anything.

"Up above."

Boluogo pointed to the top of his head, but did not understand what he said.

Aimu didn't ask too much. In this huge order bureau, apart from Bailey, the one she trusted the most was Boluogo. Even if Boluogo said now that the elevator goes directly to the Great Rift, she had no objection.

Soon the elevator arrived at its destination and stopped steadily. Then the elevator door opened and warm sunlight poured in, making it so bright that Aimu couldn't open his eyes.

Aimu knew all the strange properties of the Kenshi. For example, this huge building that reached into the sky had no windows to communicate with the outside world, let alone any sunlight.

The moment the light shone on the skin, the bursts of warmth fascinated Aimu. She felt that the human body was not useless.

"I didn't know about the existence of this department until I was incorporated into the Unshakable. But compared to these, I think what's even better is the observation deck above here."

The mysterious observation tower appeared in front of him, and Boluogo explained to Aimu in time.

Aimu looked at this huge department wrapped in countless glass in amazement, and the bright sunlight fell without any cover.

Boluogo did not take Aimu deep into the observation tower, but walked up the spiral staircase on one side, pushed open the door at the end of the spiral staircase, and the vast sky came into view.

Aimu was shocked speechless by the scenery in front of him, "This is..."

Bologg looked around. Under his feet was a solid ground composed of gray and white bricks, and on the other side were the complex glass windows covering the observation tower.

To be precise, this should be regarded as the rooftop of the Kenshi, but few people come here, and not many people even know about it.

"sit down."

There were actually several benches on the rooftop. Boluogo found a bench near the edge of the rooftop and sat down.

"How's it going? Isn't it nice here?" Boluogo smiled, "It's really not easy to find a place to bask in the sun in Opos."

Aimu nodded and looked around.

This is a lonely and beautiful world. Kenshi is like the only spire reef, standing in the sea of ​​clouds. The early morning light rises from the end of the horizon, and the golden color is smeared in it. And higher up there , Aimu could clearly see the stars that had not yet disappeared.

"It's so beautiful..."

Aimu murmured that the human body gave her sharper vision, and she could observe more complex colors. The gathering of these colorful lights made her obsessed.

"Speaking of which...I have never thanked you properly."

"Thank you for what?"

Boluogo didn't understand what Aimu said. At the same time, he took out the document bag from his pocket, opened the seal, and poured out a pile of documents.

Aimu said, "Thank you for everything you have done for me."

"Nothing, I think this is what it should be," Bologo said of his thoughts, "Everyone is independent, arrogant, and rejects others."

"People may be able to establish close relationships with each other, but even in close relationships, few people will show their vulnerable side."

Bologg remembered Amu's self-narration about herself in the time review. She fully revealed her vulnerable side. Although in her opinion, Bologg would not remember all this and everything would happen again, but this time The factual nature of the behavior cannot be doubted.

"But you did it, Aimu. You showed me your vulnerability, and I saw it. I couldn't turn a blind eye."

Bologg looked at Aimu bathing in the morning light. She had gained a new life. Her appearance was just as Bailie had adjusted it for her. She no longer looked like Alice, nor was she Bailie. Bologg thought, this should be Aimu. What Miao herself wants is for her to no longer be someone's shadow, but to become a truly independent individual.

Thinking of this, Boluogo said seriously and seriously.

“This is a majestic world where individual spirit and will are meaningless, and everything will eventually go to the ruins of time, but even in such a cruel reality, there is some comfort.

We are destined to disappear, but the fact that we existed is absolutely true, and so are you, Aimu.

You are not someone else's substitute, you are you, unique. "

Aimu and Boluogo looked at each other, and she could feel the sincerity in Boluogo's words. This was a blessing from Boluogo. He hoped that his words could bring some support to Aimu, so that he could Vulnerable people can survive in this terrible world.

Boluogo whispered softly, "I was saved like this before. She placed hope on me, and now I have done it. I saved you and it did not disappoint."

Aimu was silent for a long time. She looked directly at Boluogo. She felt that she needed to do this and must do it.

"sorry.

Sorry, Bologg. "

Aimu didn't look away, she faced what she should look at directly.

"Whether it was the timeline being out of order or my willfulness... I'm sorry for everything that happened."

For a long time, only the sound of wind was left.

Boluogo raised his eyebrows. Aimu was growing up faster than he thought, he responded.

"I forgive you."

Aimu mustered up his courage and prepared to accept the subsequent punishment. This was what he should do, but Boluogo was busy with his own affairs again. Aimu asked, "What then?"

"What then?" said Borogo. "You mean punishment?"

Aimu nodded silently.

"Then how should I punish you? Imprisonment? What a waste of time. Fine? How much wealth do you have?"

Boluogo shook his head and said to Aimu seriously, "We made a mistake and apologized. We will do better in the future. Do you understand?"

Aimu nodded in understanding, "Do better."

"Yes, do better."

Boluogo said and patted Aimu on the back, "Don't think too much, everything has passed."

The morning light was warm and everything was so beautiful. The beauty made Aimu feel a little unreal, as if he was in some beautiful dream.

Aimu slowly stretched out her hand, as if she wanted to touch Boluogo. She thought it was a good atmosphere, and Boluogo responded... He handed the document into Aimu's hands.

"ah?"

Aimu looked at the extra documents in his hand and was a little confused. There was something wrong with the development of the plot.

Bologo said seriously, "You need to take a look at these documents, which involve a lot of employee benefits, wages, vacations, etc., and then you need to sign."

"You...wait a minute, why did you come to me to do this?" Aimu spoke incoherently.

Boluogo showed a confused expression, "Didn't Bailey tell you about the induction training?"

Aimu opened her mouth slightly. She seemed to want to say something, but nothing came out. She raised her finger and pointed at Boluogo. She wanted to scold Boluogo for his damn way of thinking, but she really couldn't find it. For what reason.

Yes, onboarding training.

Aimu murmured, "Brogo, I'm really curious about the structure of your brain and why it's so weird."

Boluogo still had the serious tone, "I am an immortal. If it were you, I wouldn't mind using me as a test subject, opening the skull or something."

"Damn it, is this a love talk unique to the undead?"

Aimu laughed instead of being angry. He shouldn't have tried to understand Boluogo.

She understood that Boluogo just responded to her needs, and Aimu also knew that every time Bailey wanted to do anything with Boluogo, she would have to pay a huge price, but if it were her, Boluogo would not need anything. , he is willing to cooperate with himself.

In Bologg's opinion, this was proof of the affection between them, but Aimu only felt that Bologg's idea was a bit too crazy.

"Okay, okay, I'll find you if I need anything."

Forget it, just as Boluogo has enough patience with Aimu, Aimu also has enough tolerance for Boluogo. At the same time, Aimu has also determined some things. In some aspects, this expert is not much different from a retarded person. .

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Aimu noticed that Boluogo was still staring at him. Boluogo seemed a little hesitant, and then he said.

"I haven't worked for a long time, but in this short time together, I feel that other people in the team are pretty good. Jeffrey is very considerate. You can tell him if you need anything. Although the boss is very cold, he is very considerate. He is quite caring about the team members, and Uriel is also very friendly. If you have anything you don’t understand, you can just ask her directly, and...Palmer is an unlucky guy, so it’s best to stay away from him."

Bologo laughed as he spoke, and continued, "I think you can consider this your new home."

Aimu didn't respond immediately. She put her feet on the bench, hugged her knees with her hands, and tilted her head to look at Boluogo.

"Thanks."

This is a strange thing that only Bologg can say. Aimu is not angry at Bologg's speech that ruins the atmosphere. On the contrary, she feels that this is a unique romance of Bologg...it's just too weird.

"Anyway, welcome to the Special Operations Group."