Conversation with Alice

It would take some time for the Star Destroyer to know the results, so Lin Ye calmed himself down and prepared to exit the Creation Space to rest for a while.

After concluding his meeting with the District Head, Lin Ye plunged headlong into this Creation Space.

It's been almost two days now.

Such a massive Instance of the Solar System could not be designed overnight, so Lin Ye was not in a hurry.

Azure Star offers at least a month of absolute Safety Period. As long as the task can be completed within that time, that should suffice.

Moreover, it doesn't actually need to be fully completed before it can be used. Lin Dong designed the Instance according to the high standards of Level Two Civilization, while the current War Zone is only at the Level of Level One Civilization.

In theory, even the beta Instance of the instance is sufficient to deal with the other civilizations in this War Zone.

Just as Lin Ye was about to temporarily leave the Creation Space, a notification sound suddenly rang out.

[Dear Dungeon Designer, the super Artificial Intelligence technology design is complete!]

"Is the design complete?"

Lin Ye exclaimed in surprise, not expecting that the Artificial Intelligence technology had already been completed.

The progress of the super Artificial Intelligence is significantly faster than Lin Ye had anticipated.

At the same time, Lin Ye received a completion notification from the Creation Space.

[The super Artificial Intelligence Alice has been designed, and the Artificial Intelligence computer has been placed in a hidden corner of Earth Online. As the Dungeon Designer, you can directly communicate with Alice.]

This super Artificial Intelligence technology is truly ingenious; even Lin Ye, the Designer, couldn't figure out where it was located on Earth Online.

However, this is for the best. As core technologies for the future, keeping them well-hidden is ultimately useful.

"Hello, Master."

A very soft and gentle female voice came from Earth Online.

"..."

"I am the super Artificial Intelligence above Earth Online, my name is Alice."

"My job is to assist my master in managing the evolution and development of human civilization. My master can also give me any instructions directly."

"Alice will definitely do her best to complete your task."

Lin Ye sensed a faint voice emanating from inside the Instance, speaking to him.

To be honest, hearing that for the first time did give me the creeps.

There was already a system in the Creation Space, but now there's a new system voice in my ear. It's quite creepy.

Although Artificial Intelligence existed during the Earth Online era, it was merely a Quantum Computer used to analyze various large datasets.

Artificial Intelligence has now achieved human-like qualities; the quality of its voice sounds completely unlike that of a machine, and is indistinguishable from that of a living person.

There was even a hint of mischief in his tone.

"Alice..." Lin Ye cleared his throat and said directly, "Hello."

"As a super Artificial Intelligence, could you tell me how many times more intelligent you are than an average human?"

Lin Ye asked tentatively.

He wanted to see just how intelligent this super Artificial Intelligence, which had already developed complete self-awareness, could be.

This way, he can decide whether or not to delegate the most complex tasks.

"According to scientific calculations, Alice's IQ is more than ten thousand times that of an average human. As Artificial Intelligence, my greatest advantage lies not in my IQ, but in my intellectual reserves and powerful computing capabilities."

"But all of this is meaningless in comparison. My existence is to assist humanity in achieving a higher level of civilization, and I pose no threat to humanity."

Alice's answer was perfectly logical, even anticipating some of Lin Ye's concerns and making a prediction in advance.

"Analyze this for me. Based on the information I've submitted to the Creation Space, how long would it take to generate a complete Solar System Online Instance of the Solar System?" Lin Ye asked directly.

We're going to add some difficulty to this Artificial Intelligence.

"Based on preliminary calculations, and considering the current knowledge base of the user, plus the weekly One-Click Error Correction feature, it will take approximately two and a half months for the user's Solar System Online to reach a fully developed civilization state."

The criteria for determining this state of civilization are:

1. It is possible to fully exploit and utilize Fixed Star energy.

2. Possess a sufficiently powerful Universe Fleet that meets the standards of Level Two Civilization.

3. Genetic technology, weapon sophistication, planetary surface terraforming programs, and the development of future weapons all meet the standards of Level Two Civilization.

"According to Alice's prediction, the master will encounter obstacles in several technological areas, such as the design of Star Destroyers, the production of Psionic, the terraforming of Venus, and the intelligent unified management of the fleet. Even if there is a bug-correction function, it will not be able to pass completely on the first try and will require a small amount of trial and error."

"Based on comprehensive assessment, the Instance will be completed in two and a half months and 15 hours! Of course, this is based on the premise that the owner remains in the Creation Space and constantly monitors the Instance's progress."

"If the owner has other things to attend to, causing the failed technology simulation to be unable to update immediately, this time will be longer."

Lin Ye couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Listening to Alice's calm thinking and answer, he felt as if he were in a dream.

She was able to deduce such a complex matter so easily.

"However, Alice can help look after the Instance when the master is away and transmit the modified information to the Creation Space, as long as the master can grant me such authority."

"If you were to help me with the design of this series of Instances, how much could the timeframe be reduced?"

"In response to Master, the technology you have designed is actually beyond Alice's comprehension. Alice, like you, needs to constantly try and fail. However, as a product that has absorbed all the existing technologies of Earth Online, my mind is ultimately a little better than yours."

"If I were in charge, the Instance could be completed within a month."

Lin Ye began to ponder.

If it takes two and a half months to complete the Instance, that's too slow.

The chance for Exemption Authority for the people of Azure Star will disappear in a month, at which point Azure Star will face an attack.

This Instance absolutely must be completed within a month.

"Alice, you should understand one thing: although you are a product of intelligence beyond all human capabilities, you ultimately exist solely through Instance. If the Instance fails and leads to my death, you will also be eliminated simultaneously."

"Master, I understand."

"My very birth guarantees my absolute loyalty to my master!"

"I know that you, Master, are worried about Artificial Intelligence usurping humanity's position based on your own experience, but I want to tell you that there is no need to worry about such things in the world of the Universe Arena."

"Because the master always has the highest decision-making power over this Instance."