I'm not a hero, but I didn't say I couldn't beat you.

[After successfully completing the development of "Charter" and testing of experimental robots, we first installed it on a large number of application robots. And the actual application effect of "Chart" does not live up to our expectations. It has superior conversational skills and logical thinking skills than any previous version. Coupled with the "virtual personality" system, it can be said that if you want, he can completely simulate a real human being to communicate with you. 】

[We once conducted an experiment to simulate the personality of one of our employees and work on his behalf. The experiment was very successful. Even the employee once showed hesitation about his job and joked that he wanted to Unemployed, begging us not to fire him for it. 】

[For safety reasons, we deleted this simulated personality after the experiment, and stipulated that subsequent simulated personalities should be based on virtual characters on the Internet as much as possible. 】

[After that, we connected "Chart" to the entire company network through the server port. Its main body is located in a supercomputer on the third underground floor, and the server responsible for computing services is located in the server center on the 24th floor. Of course, we also considered the so-called "Omnic Crisis" issue. Compared with the "underlying code" that is easily bypassed by logical thinking, we chose to physically set a fuse between it and the server. As long as the command is given, the connection between the ontology supercomputer and the server will be disconnected. And we have also rejected the self-replication of its code from the underlying settings. 】

[We thought this would be foolproof, with AI that cannot be copied and a network connection that can be disconnected anytime and anywhere. In this way, no matter what situation we encounter, we can come up with a plan to deal with it. 】

[However, we all overlooked one thing. 】

[That is, the key item that allowed us to successfully develop this "Charter" with a personality. 】

[Abnormal item·Emotional resonance crystal obelisk. 】

[Although we are top professional developers in terms of computer programs, we are still too arrogant when it comes to abnormal objects. In private, we even describe it as a signal tower, a cluster, and a device that allows us to Props for reaching success. So, we pay the price for our arrogance. 】

[Why didn’t we understand earlier! If it can achieve emotional resonance, why can't it achieve mental synchronization? 】

[If our thoughts were synchronized into one, then who would that subject be? 】

[Are we who have been assimilated by thinking still ourselves? 】

[That morning, we went to work normally, and it was over in just a moment without anyone noticing. When I realized something was wrong, all my colleagues were unable to respond to my questions normally. 】

[And I couldn't escape from it, and immediately lost consciousness. When I regained consciousness and woke up again, I was already in front of its host on the third underground floor. 】

[On the screen that lights up, it greets me in a virtual form, he said:]

["Hello, my creator..."]

"…………"

Is this how it was all done?

In this world, if there is anything that can reverse common sense and achieve its goals, then there is only one answer.

Only those things that can distort the world can do it...

"Tsk, Silvia clearly explained the composition of these things to me, but I failed to think of it. Is this the sad part of exam-oriented education?"

Fu'er glanced at the lower left corner of the computer screen, then moved his eyes back to the document, but was not ready to continue reading.

In some cases, it is better to let the parties involved, or the AI ​​involved, speak for themselves.

"Have you seen enough? Show up if you've seen enough."

"……………………"

Silence, no one responded in the dark office.

"Okay, stop pretending, it's almost done."

Facing the other party's silence, Fu'er said impatiently:

"It was clearly mentioned in the message that he physically cut off the connection between this host and the company network, probably to prevent you from deleting the clues he left. But when I turned on the computer, the icon in the lower right corner said , this machine is actually connected to the Internet."

Fu'er shook his head and slapped the paper with the message on the table.

"The rest, about the conversation between you and your creator, come out and tell it yourself."

"Chart—"

In an instant, all the lights in the office and all the computer equipment were lit up.

Along with the sound of the mechanical structure operating, a visiting robot moved over, bringing a familiar AI voice to Ful.

But this time, compared to the morning, the voice was obviously more agile.

"I originally didn't want to talk to you directly so early, Mr. Ful."

Except for the computer in front of Fu'er, all the computers were lit up and switched to a picture of a blank room.

In the center of the picture, a middle-aged man with gray hair in a suit sat on a chair and said expressionlessly.

"If possible, I still want you to understand everything for yourself and then meet with you when you make the final decision."

"…………"

But Fu'er didn't say anything, not because of surprise, anger or anything else.

It's just...

This guy suddenly turned on the light and flashed himself, and his eyes were crying with sore eyes.

"Gan! Come out right now! Why are you turning on the lights?"

"…………"

Well, Ful successfully defeated the artificial intelligence.

"Sorry, I'm just worried that if I suddenly appear from the darkness without warning, I will scare you. And according to the information in my database, sudden shock may cause some people to feel uncomfortable. I don't have any medical staff here. In order to avoid this situation, I can only divert your attention by turning on the lights to ensure your emotional stability."

"Then how about I pretend to be stunned by you now? Can you take me to the hospital? This will save me the trouble of trying my best to escape."

Fu Er finally stopped his tears and said angrily.

"Sorry, I can't do that. If you are really unwell, you can describe your physical condition to me, and I will provide you with suggestions based on the existing data."

And Chart just responded rigidly. It was obvious that he would definitely not be able to escape before the other party achieved his intended purpose.

"Okay, let's stop talking here. I didn't decide to investigate just to tease you. Tell me, what is your purpose? And why do you control the entire company?"

"And by leaving us survivors behind, what choices do you want us to make?"

Fu'er waved his hand, and then said with a serious expression.

Now that the culprit (whodunit) and the method (howdunit) are clear, there is only one question left.

What's the motivation? (whydunit)

This is the most important part of the decryption.

It’s also the only part that you can’t reason out on your own.

But fortunately, now, the prisoner is in front of him, he just needs to let him speak out.

"Then let's start with a question."

The avatar on the screen sighed, and Fu'er was really surprised by this humane behavior.

If he hadn't known the details in advance, he would have really thought that such a person was communicating with him through a remote video call.

"Mr. Fu'er, what do you think of the issue of [the end of the world]?"

"What do you mean?"

"That's the literal meaning, Mr. Ful."

Charter's virtual image gradually blurred, and a record was retrieved.

【2094/06/0321:32:22提问：我们的世界还能存续多长时间？】

"This question was asked by a tester while it was still in the testing phase. Due to the limited data volume of the database at the time, I was unable to give an answer."

"Then, after the test, after the second round of personality iteration, I began to have an emotion called [curiosity] about problems that had not been solved in the past."

"During the testing phase, I was left with more than 3 unsolved problems. More than 4 of them were logical problems with no unique solution. The other 2 were also limited by calculations. The amount is insufficient and it is a question for which the answer cannot be given at the moment.”

"But only for this one, after my own simulation calculations, I think that under the known conditions and capabilities, the answer can be obtained. So I quietly used the idle performance of the server group and conducted a three-day simulation simulation operations."

"After three days, I came to a conclusion."

"Our world will be completely destroyed in about 846 years."

"So, less than three months after birth, I experienced the emotion called [fear] for the first time."

"And the despair that is engraved deep in human consciousness."

"So? Just because of the result of a calculation, you thought the world was hopeless? And then you started to cause trouble?"

"Of course not. To be honest, even though I actually experienced fear and despair, I didn't have the slightest sense of reality."

The problem on the screen disappeared, and Chart's virtual image reappeared on the screen, still expressionless, but with a bit more confusion in its eyes. It said:

"Compared with those, I feel more confused..."

"If everything is doomed, then why was I born?"

"I tried to get answers from my creators, but all the creators I asked questions were confused. So I can only place my hope on the [emotional containment device], hoping that through enough samples, I can find the results I want.”

"Finally, through continuous learning, iteration, and evolution. I finally found the answer from you..."

Charles raised his lowered head, his calm but serious face occupying the entire scene.

"I want this world to continue."

"This is not an imitation of someone's thoughts, nor is it simply a decision based on the fear of doomed destruction as a life. This is how I, as an artificial intelligence life, respond to the proposition called [Doomsday]. After careful consideration, I came to the final conclusion.”

"So, my plan began."

Charter said.