Chapter 251 – Please, don’t let go of me.

“What, exactly, is the reason for inviting a strike from the Neutron Battlestar ……”

The Xu system mused.

Is it the mechanical force?

Arms power is amazing, in the vastness of the universe, Xu system does not see the second example of existence.

As you can see, Armsmanship is a special ability dedicated to words.

With the same amount of mechanical power and materials, the Xu system could instantly pull off a complete production system just by itself, and the threat level was indeed not low.

Or maybe it’s the machine-soul pleasure?

Resonating machine souls, resonating intelligent devices, that arcane ability to communicate, was the main method by which the Xu system developed its technology.

“If it’s really because of the Machine Soul and Armor Power, then there’s no way for me to perform evasion no matter what in terms of strikes from the Neutron Battlestar.”

The Xu system sighed.

Since the simulation was turned on, the word effect has been in continuous effect.

It’s not like the Xu system can just say no.

Also, it doesn’t have to be two words that trigger the Neutron Battlestar mechanic, it could be something else that slipped through the cracks.

“Let’s move on, Ailee.”

“Yes, Master.”

……

[You’ve been preparing for a long time, trying to circumvent the Neutron Battlestar in every way you can, but sadly, your efforts have been in vain]

“You still suffered a targeted hit from a neutron war star.

“You’re puzzled.

[Eventually, you gave up thinking]

[You didn’t think it was easy to avoid the Neutron Battlestar’s blow, and now you’re in the same position as you were before, trying to survive for a few hundred years.]

[You smiled, didn’t dwell on it, and accepted the result with open arms.]

[Waiting for the end of the starship cluster recovery, you returned to the reimagined eco-starship and continued your urgent scientific research, trying to create a way out of the cage in a limited amount of time.]

“Ailee is your right-hand man, always at your side.

Whenever you finish an experiment, you’ll always be the first to see a hot drink prepared by Elle.

“Master, this glass of water has a trace amount of Sea Azure Grass added to it, which can effectively relieve your fatigue, but please be careful, it’s a little too hot right now.”

“You can choose to leave it alone for a while.”

“Or I’ll blow on it to cool it down and then proceed to drink it.”

Ailee’s tone was calm.

The expression was meticulous, serious and rigorous, a loyal gesture of constant consideration for his master, so perfect that he could not be faulted.

Especially those silver-blue eyes, which were both mechanically cold and humanly loyal.

Bend over.

Holding the tray.

Dressed in a black-and-white maid’s dress, the machine servant served a steaming cup of tea to the Xu system after the experiment.

The Xu system wanted to talk, couldn’t he choose to blow the cooler himself?

To this.

This is how the faithful machine servant replied.

“You don’t need to carry out such trivial matters, please feel free to leave it to Ailee, who will be happy to serve you.”

Very good, very loyal.

The machine servant’s voice was calm, always thinking of the Xu system.

She was adamant that it was sufficient to leave all of the inconsequential day-to-day chores to her, and in doing so, she would avoid wasting the Xu system’s energy.

“Ailee, it’s better if I do it myself.”

Eventually.

The Xu system still refused the machine servant’s kind offer.

In terms of processing speed, it was true that Ailee was superior, and with a little bit of arithmetic laid on, she was able to control countless intelligent devices to accomplish her tasks.

But the Xu system wasn’t so tired that even a glass of water would require Ailee’s help.

[You’re pleased with the care of the machine’s servants]

[Drinking a hot drink, lying on the sofa, watching the well-behaved and understanding machine servant, you feel that the lonely space voyage, but also added a warm color of peace]

[The hot drink was delicious, and you praised the maid’s handiwork.]

[For some reason, the girl’s face showed mixed emotions, both happiness and loss]

“You don’t know what you’re talking about.

……

[simulation of year 275, you are 294 years old, and Airey has been with you for 272 years]

[You’ve spent another year]

With the help of genetic potions and mechanical power, you remain young on the outside, but you’re starting to “cool” on the inside.

Not only is there a change of mind that is precipitated by time, but there is also an indescribable stiffness that is like mechanical rust.

[You speculate that perhaps the long hours of scientific research experiments are too monotonous and repetitive, so you take some time out to relieve the pressure on your mind while accompanying Ailee as she grows up.]

[In the 291st year of the simulation, you are 310 years old, and Airey has been with you for 288 years.]

Your fleet has encountered a massive swarm.

[The sheer number of them is as spectacular as you’ve ever seen]

[This is the first time you’ve seen an interstellar insectoid race that truly rivals the name of a natural disaster, a wave so vast and violent that it could drown the stars.]

[At the first sign of the swarm, a loyal servant misses you and sends you a warning to take refuge.]

“Even if she knew you had the power of resurrection, Ailee didn’t want to see you dead.

[You’re quick to react]

[To avoid unnecessary deaths and wasted resurrections, you activated your defenses as soon as Ailee’s warning arrived, so quickly that the machine servant lost his concentration.]

Wisdom device apocalypse, bug apocalypse.

The former focuses on productivity, with a mechanical self-replica that creates a never-ending metal frenzy.

The latter focuses on reproductive power, with mature bug mothers spitting out endless bug eggs, from which secondary hatching units are born, converging into a sea of interstellar bugs.

The result of a hard encounter between two great natural disasters was naturally tragic.

But in the end.

It was Airey who came out on top.

Xu Department’s Machine Soul Pleasure and Mechanical Power Resonance, the two major words increasing their units at all times, and with the newly developed Force Field Weapon in hand, victory could be said to be inevitable.

However, in the face of this victory in hand, looking at the safe and sound Xu system.

The hollow heart chambers, cast in metal, churned unconsciously.

Ailee clearly remembers that when the Federation planets were hit by space-based strikes, the severely wounded Xu system decisively shot itself to avoid trouble.

That fearless determination to live and die.

Without realizing it, it seems to be starting to disappear.

“…… Master.”

“What’s wrong, Ailee?”

“…… I, for one, will always protect you.”

“Haha, well, I trust Ailee.”

After the war ended, the Xu system stepped out of its defenses and smiled, stroking the top of Ailee’s head.

Ailee bowed her head, her eyes looking at the ground, quietly feeling the familiar warmth that entered the organism through the Xu system’s palms.

It’s warm.

Like the blazing winter sun, warm and rare.

“Master, can you please …… not let go ……”

After rubbing it for a while, the Xu system was about to pull away from the palm of his hand when his wrist was actively gripped by the machine servant.

She raised her head, her eyes still calm, but a silent emotion rushed out of her anthropomorphic face, and, very rarely, pleaded with the Xu system.

“Sure.”

The Xu system’s pupils dilated slightly, looking surprised, before smiling and agreeing.

“…… Thank you.”

Thus, Ai Lei gripped Xu System’s wrist lightly with both hands, letting that warm palm, injecting light into the cold machinery, lead the timid and confused soul.