As the viewers cursed the Stellaris Production Team while tearfully devouring the sweetness and shouting that it was irresistible—
The anime cut to Caroline's flashback.
"Caroline, time's up. You should be studying."
"Yes, Doctor."
Onscreen, the young Caroline reluctantly set down the Dolphin Doll in her hands, rose to her feet, and walked toward Doctor.
Seeing this small gesture from Caroline, Doctor pondered for a moment before extending his hand.
"Give it to me."
Doctor's voice was calm, yet it carried an unyielding force that allowed no refusal.
For Caroline, who had been raised by the base since childhood, Doctor's orders were no different from an imperial decree.
Thus, no matter how unwilling she was, Caroline still picked up the Dolphin Doll from the bed and handed it to Doctor.
After taking the Dolphin Doll, Doctor squeezed it hard.
Bang!
The adorable Dolphin Doll shattered into pieces in Doctor's hand.
The stuffing inside drifted before Caroline like snowflakes.
After doing all this, Doctor tossed the Dolphin Doll in his hand onto the floor as if it were trash and said coldly, "Caroline, as a mechanical tool specifically meant to assist Tiandao, human emotions are the most useless things in the world to you."
"Those things will not only become your weaknesses, but also affect your judgment of reality."
"So put away those useless hobbies and emotions of yours. Do your best to fulfill your duty as a tool. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Doctor. I... understand."
Caroline lowered her head, forcing back the tears before they could fall from her eyes.
"Since you understand, come with me. Don't keep Tiandao waiting too long."
"Remember, tools do not need thoughts of their own."
With that, Doctor turned and walked outside.
Caroline raised her head. At that moment, her pair of green Electronic