Chapter 226 – It’s gold dust. Ailee has sprinkled gold dust.

“Are there as many enemies as there are stars ……”

Read the final terminal record.

The Hsu system closed it down.

The dull screen reflected his features clearly.

Eyes lowered, voice hushed, “The phrase in reverse actually applies.”

“All the stars in the sky are enemies.”

Xu System looked up, his eyes seeming to penetrate further through the world screen of his power helmet, piercing through the steel and concrete to look directly into the dark, cold starry sky.

About the origins of the revolt against the Smartarms, about the truth that lies behind that.

The Hsu system has always been suspicious.

Its true nature is the malice of the stars.

In the past, the Xu system had problems even surviving in the wasteland, so it naturally didn’t need to think about this.

But times are different now, and it won’t be long before the Hsu system develops and grows out of the planet the Federation is on, and steps into the deep space of the universe in the truest sense of the word.

Sessions.

The enemy will no longer be insurgent wiseguys.

Rather, it’s the other civilizations in the universe, or even the people behind the dominant smartphone rebellion.

“Let’s go, Ailee, it’s time to get back to preparing dinner.”

“Yes, Master.”

Ailee could tell that Xu System was in a bad mood, but she didn’t understand why, so the loyal machine servant handed Xu System food.

Not an instant square, but a softer textured dessert.

“…… Airey.”

“Yes, I am.”

“This snack, where did you serve it from?”

“I have created exclusive logistic robots for you.”

Ailee’s voice was calm as she introduced her latest invention to the Xu system, a logistical smart device that combined warmth, refrigeration, baking, stir-frying, stewing, and barbecuing.

Shrinkable and stretchable.

It can also act as a physical shield for the Xu system at critical moments.

The Xu system fell into a long silence as it looked at the fully unfurled stance of the logistical smart apparatus.

Self-employed mechanical maid.

Seems to be using the talent in strange ways again.

“Doesn’t the master like it?”

“…… I, for one, enjoyed it.”

Hearing the Xu system’s praise, a happy smile appeared on the machine servant’s face.

…………

[A trip to the underground base of the Virtual Network Corporation has given you a great deal of insight into the final end of the Federation’s human race and a great deal of virtual network technology.]

[You’re not really interested in the virtual world.]

[In your opinion, every simulation is much more real than the so-called virtual game]

[But in the spirit of collecting technology, you still recovered some virtual devices and empathized with them to gain an understanding of the principles of virtual networking]

[At night, Ailee prepares dinner for you, and thanks to her improved cooking skills, it’s a great meal]

[When Ailee lifted the lid, there was a faint flash of golden light]

[It’s Gold Dust, Airey Sprinkled with Gold Dust]

Night at the table.

Facing a table full of gilded delicacies, Xu System only felt his head filled with questions.

He inquired with deliberation, “Ailee, how …… did you think of doing this?”

Ailee blinked in bewilderment.

“In keeping with your cuisine.”

Ailee’s voice was so sincere and pure that the Xu system was silent, with the immediate feeling of lifting a stone to hit one’s own feet.

……

[You are pleased that the faithful servant of the machine insists on studying, even though this study may occasionally make mistakes.]

“You told Ailee not to sprinkle gold dust on the food.

[Ailee has listened carefully to your teachings]

[After dinner, you and Ailee exchange follow-up plans of action, informing loyal machine servants in advance of the possibility of future enemies with other civilizations]

[“Please rest assured that I will clear all obstacles for you.”]

[Ailee says so]

[She has a serious expression, dressed in a gray and blue maid’s outfit, and speaks in a flat tone while pouring tea for you]

[You smile and say you’re glad to hear that answer, but you’re more concerned about Ailee’s safety, so that Ailee doesn’t have to take it so seriously]

[The girl listens to your words and says she won’t act recklessly]

……

[Time is like running water, warm and silent]

[You stopped all offensive actions and devoted yourself to the resonance of armaments, digesting and absorbing the harvest of the southern main base city]

[Ding–]

[Machine Soul Pleasure, you have successfully communicated with the soul of the Electromagnetic Railgun and established an intimate connection with it.]

[Airey gets a little upset]

[After assiduous resonance, you managed to learn the blueprints for the design of an electromagnetic railgun and were provided with multiple models of shell designs]

[Ding–]

[Machine Soul Pleasure, you have succeeded in communicating with the soul of the large laser array, establishing a friendly bond with it.]

[Ailee is upset]

[Your persistent empathy successfully moved the laser arrays to obtain blueprints for terrestrial and starship-type laser arrays]

[Ding–]

[Spirit of the machine is super-pleasurable, you’ve been working day and night on anti-gravity airships, awakening the sleeping spirit of the machine.]

[Irene is super upset]

[Good things come to those who do good things, and your armament has rewarded you with drawings of high-precision airships, formed in dense formations that threaten the very existence of a cosmic starship.]

[Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding–]

[You’re addicted to technological advances, voraciously absorbing different knowledge, and when you’re done working, Ailee brings you a plate of instant squares]

[Silver-blue eyes are calm, just staring at you]

“Ailee, can you make me a meal, it’s been too long since I’ve had your handiwork and I miss it now.”

“Yes, Ailee is happy to serve you!”

You’ve solved an invisible crisis.

[Hearing your words, the machine servant felt that she was needed, so she happily prepared the food for you.]

[To this day, Ailee’s skills have improved, but the omnipotent super AI is sometimes confused]

[Why do you always cook with a magical golden glow]

[Airey wonders and repeatedly labels your dishes]

……

“The twelfth year of the simulation, you’re 31 years old, and Alette’s in her tenth year with you.

[Two years have passed since the war in what was once the Southern Main Base City, and your face is almost unchanged, still revealing a youthful vigor]

[For the past two years, you’ve been trying to develop technology and attack federal cities at a slower pace]

[But now]

[You’ve fully grasped the new technology and used it to produce more and more powerful intelligent armored units, and looking at the mountains of mechanical frenzy, you feel it’s time for the whole army to strike]

[It’s not a separate attack, but an all-around smartphone apocalypse]

“Let your own smart machines take over every inch of the Union.

[You are well aware of the magnitude of the battle, and under the protection of Airey, you sit in the great southern rear, remotely watching and directing the attack of the armored armies]

[Ding–]

[Machine Soul Pleasure, your orders are transmitted through the signaling network to the hearts and minds of all Smart Machine units, they are full of energy, and their damage is increased by 2001 TP3T]

“It’s a pity that my Mech power coverage is limited and can’t envelop the entire planet.”

“Otherwise, with the increase in Mech power, the damage of your side’s wise weapons can be doubled.”