Chapter 244

To be honest, this reason is a bit far-fetched. Anyone with a bit of sense could tell that Ai Yue was just making things up. However, given his current status, even if he announced tomorrow that he would rename the sun to the moon, the United Earth Government would only hold an emergency meeting on "the specific revision plan for correcting the names of celestial bodies," and the people present would naturally have no objections.

In this way, the matter was settled. Ai Yue even said that he would personally make the number of shrines to display the shrine's name, which made him seem very interested.

Finally, at the enthusiastic invitation of the Sakura and Ling sisters, they stayed at the shrine for a "All-Cherry Banquet" before leaving.

The so-called "All-Cherry Banquet" is a banquet where all dishes are decorated with cherry blossoms. Considering that there are only four people eating, the portion of each dish is relatively small, but the variety is quite rich, such as salted cherry blossoms, cherry blossom pastries, cherry blossom cakes, cherry blossom dumplings, etc. The table is full of pink.

It's worth mentioning that Rin made almost all the dishes on the table; Sakura's only contribution was making a few cherry blossom dumplings, each about the size of a head.

If none of the people present, except for Rin, were ordinary people, they would probably have been full after eating just one dumpling.

After enjoying the hospitality, Ai Yue and Pardofelis left with the sisters seeing them off.

"Rebuilding a country is no easy task, so there's no need to work blindly; seeking help when necessary is also very important."

Before leaving, Ai Yue said to Ying, "As long as you make an application, the United Earth Government will probably do its best to provide assistance."

The Far East is not the only country destroyed by the Honkai disaster. After the arrival of the peaceful era, how to reproduce and continue the civilization of these countries is also a part of humanity's challenges. Therefore, even if Sakura doesn't speak up, the United Earth Government will probably not sit idly by once it finds out.

After all, even though there are no longer any representatives from the Far East in the United Earth Government, Dr. Mei still has to represent the Moth to Fire at the meeting.

"I will."

Sakura nodded seriously.

"What Sakura is going to do is very difficult. Compared to others, your help to her is the most important."

Ai Yue then looked at the girl beside him and said, "However, while doing things is important, it is also important to express your feelings and thoughts in a timely manner. Otherwise, if some things are dragged on for too long, problems can easily arise."

Ling pursed her lips, but her face did not show any obvious change. She simply nodded and said, "Ling understands."

"Ah, I'm so full."

Even after boarding the aircraft, Pardofelis was still stroking her slightly protruding belly. "I didn't expect Ling-mei to be so petite yet so skilled—but Brother Yue, what did you mean by your last sentence?"

Clearly, Ai Yue's last words were so obvious that even Pardofelis could understand them.

"It's nothing, just a piece of advice. They can definitely handle it themselves."

Ai Yue smiled but did not answer directly, "Sometimes, even the closest people tend to overlook the importance of communication."

Putting everything else aside, where did those Far East who suddenly approached Sakura get their information from?

"I see, that's true."

Pardofelis stroked her chin, making a thoughtful expression, then suddenly threw herself into Ai Yue's arms, "So, Brother Yue, I like you the most!"

"You've said that line enough... but I like hearing it, say it two more times."

Chapter Ten: The Super Artificial Intelligence Incarnation Project.

Although he had some understanding of what had happened between the two, Ai Yue did not intend to interfere further.

After all, Sakura and Rin are family who depend on each other for survival. Why would an outsider need to interfere in their affairs?

Moreover, Ling is a very smart child; she will definitely be able to resolve this matter perfectly.

Even if it's not perfect, it doesn't matter. After all, Sakura is a super sister-complex person. Would she really harbor resentment towards her own sister?

Therefore, Ai Yue only offered a brief, indirect reminder and said nothing more.

So where do we go now?

On the aircraft, Pardofelis watched the scenery outside change rapidly and couldn't help but ask, "This doesn't seem to be the route of the Star of Light."

"Okay, let's go find Vill-V."

Ai Yue recalled the information he had just received and couldn't help but smile. "That guy dragged it out for so long, but he finally gave birth to the child."

"Child, child?"

Pardofelis's eyes widened instantly, countless possibilities racing through her mind, but then she realized something, "Brother Yue, you wouldn't be talking about Ai Yi, would you?"

She racked her brains but couldn't recall when Ai Yue and Vill-V had that kind of relationship again. Finally, she realized that the child the two of them were talking about probably referred to Ai Yi.

"Yes,"

Ai Yue then turned his head and glanced at Pardofelis, a teasing look in his eyes, "What, you're thinking dirty thoughts?"

He wasn't intentionally misleading Pardofelis; it was just that's what the message from Vill-V said.

"You were the one who used that weird way of saying it first!"

Pardofelis offered a defense, then added with a curious expression, "However, I'm also quite curious about what Ai's body will look like."

"Theoretically speaking, the body that Mother Vill-V prepared for me should be consistent with my current appearance,"

Ai's voice came from the aircraft's speakers, and she also revealed her virtual avatar, "However, considering Mother Vill-V's usual style, I don't think things might be that simple."

"Possible?"

Pardofelis caught a glimpse of uncertainty and then asked, "Spiral Workshop should also be under your management, so can't you monitor Vill-V's designs?"

"Unfortunately, just like Doctor Ai Yue's Star of Light, there is also a part of Mother Vill-V's Spiral Workshop that is not under my control."

Ai sighed and then said, "My body was created in this area. I suppose Mother Vill-V made this arrangement to prevent others from interfering with her design."

"Not really, she doesn't care what others say, and that guy never changes anyway."

Ai Yue had a deeper understanding of Vill-V, so he said, "The reason I kept it from you was mainly because I wanted to give you a surprise."

After all, witnessing something you need gradually take shape is a completely different experience from seeing a complete gift appear in front of you with anticipation.

"I really hope it's just a surprise."

Ai said, "So Doctor Ai Yue, can you guarantee that Mother Vill-V won't incorporate her own unique ideas into the design?"

"Well,"

Ai Yue for a moment and then looked embarrassed. "No, it's not possible."

Ai's virtual avatar shrugged and didn't say anything more.

Spiral Workshop is actually quite far from the Far East, but fortunately, this aircraft is Ai Yue's latest achievement and can perform short-distance space jumps, so it didn't take too long.

Incidentally, this short distance is only from Ai Yue's perspective; the actual distance is 8,000 kilometers, which is quite exaggerated from the perspective of human technology.

After all, in terms of distance alone, 8,000 kilometers is already within the theoretical range of an intercontinental ballistic missile, not to mention that space warp can cross this distance in an instant. If this technology were applied to warfare, it would definitely keep many people up at night.

However, this trip was ultimately for relaxation. If Pardofelis and Ai were not so impatient, Ai Yue would have preferred to fly there slowly.

As the two entered the Spiral Workshop, Vill-V's voice carried from afar. "Welcome! I'm a little busy right now, so please come on your own!"

As they spoke, the house structure, which had appeared somewhat chaotic in front of them, automatically transformed and shifted amidst the sound of gears turning, eventually unfolding a straight and wide passageway for the two of them.

Wow, that's so cool!

Pardofelis rarely saw such a scene, after all, Ai Yue's designs rarely featured such fancy things. "How were all these things done? Where are the gears installed?"

"Of course it's not made of gears, otherwise ninety percent of this workshop would be used to house mechanisms,"

Ai Yue glanced around and concluded, "These mechanisms are basically all operated by magnetic force."

"Magnetic force?"

Pardofelis paused for a moment, then asked, "What was that sound just now?"

If she hadn't heard the sound of the mechanism turning, Pardofelis wouldn't have made that judgment based on preconceived notions.

This time, it wasn't Ai Yue who answered her, but Ai Yi. The super Artificial Intelligence raised its hand and pointed, and a virtual arrow extended along her arm. Following its direction, Pardofelis looked towards the corner and saw—

A speaker.

"So it was just a simulation!"

Pardofelis suddenly realized, "Really, what kind of obsession is this!"

"It's the same principle as simulating engine noise."

Ai Yue shrugged, not that he couldn't understand Vill-V's thoughts. "Some things, even if they don't have much practical significance, can still create a great atmosphere just by existing."

As they spoke, the two had already walked through the long corridor and arrived at where Vill-V was.

Compared to the blacksmith's workshop of the past, this space has become more and more like the laboratory of Star of Light thanks to the continuous technological upgrades by Vill-V. However, the exposed mechanical structures everywhere still reveal Vill-V's own design philosophy.

At this moment, she was standing in front of a huge piece of equipment, with eight robotic arms fully extended and connected to it, clearly operating the equipment manually.

In the transparent observation window in the middle of the device, a small, exquisite, cylindrical silver component can be seen rapidly taking shape amidst eight beams of light emanating from different directions.

Before Ai Yue and Pardofelis could get close, Vill-V retracted the mechanical arm, and at the same time, the observation window gradually opened, indicating that the part had been completed.

"They arrived really quickly."

After taking out the component, Vill-V turned around and looked at Ai Yue with a somewhat helpless expression. "I calculated the time precisely to make sure I could complete the final step before you arrived before sending you the message, but you actually arrived early again!"

"A little trick was used."

Ai Yue said casually, then looked at the conspicuous huge box in the center of the room, "Is Ai Yi's body inside?"

It was a cuboid, 2.5 meters long, 1 meter wide and 1 meter high, entirely silver-white, with many unidentified pipes connected around it, looking like a prop box containing secret weapons.

Ai Yue could tell at a glance that those pipes were completely useless, just like the sound of gears turning earlier; they were all just some kind of "decoration."

"That's right."

Vill-V walked up to the coffin-like box, placed her hand on it, and smiled at Ai Yue, "Ready? What you're about to see is my proudest masterpiece!"

"If you keep me in suspense,"

Ai Yue looked at Vill-V expressionlessly, then pointed to Ai Yi beside him, "I can't guarantee what Ai Yi will do after she gets her own body."

Ai's virtual projection nodded. Although no expression could be seen on her face, a warm red soybean emoji appeared above her head, indicating that this super Artificial Intelligence was not as calm as it appeared on the surface.

"Well, there should be at least some sense of ritual."

"I can't help but say it," Vill-V said helplessly. However, he knew very well that Ai Yue's straightforward personality was incompatible with her personal aesthetics, so he didn't dwell on it and directly activated the box. "Alright, then please hold your breath?"

The next second, amidst the subtle sounds of mechanical operation, the surface of the box first revealed some fine lines, and then gradually separated along these lines, unfolding in all directions as if disintegrating.

At the same time, the box itself gradually stood up, allowing everyone to observe the appearance of the things inside more closely.

Soon, the originally heavy box was transformed into a workbench-like device. Not only was there a support system to support the items inside, but many tools were also integrated into the workbench, making it convenient for users to debug and correct the items inside.

This scene is actually quite cool, and in terms of the miniaturization technology and the mechanism of utilizing the internal space of the box through design, it can be said to be world-class.

However, all these ingenious designs pale in comparison to what is hidden inside the box.

Because what appeared before Ai Yue and the others was a single person.

It's not a robot or a puppet; it's a person in the literal sense.

She was a slender young girl with gorgeous silver hair tied in a high ponytail, but the ends were curled like drill bits, making her look quite unique.

In addition, she was wearing a very high-tech and fashionable outfit, making it clear at a glance that she was someone who was very passionate about the internet.

If judged solely by appearance, even Ai Yue would be difficult to distinguish from a human.

However, relying on his other senses, he was still able to perceive the inhuman feeling emanating from the other person—that is, the lack of any signs of life activity.

Although the girl in front of you looks rosy-cheeked, with smooth and elastic skin, and if you look closely you can even see her chest rising and falling like she's breathing, if you really feel it, you'll find that she's just a "dead object".

No matter how realistic or human-like its simulation is, it is ultimately just the result of mechanical operation.

But these are minor matters, because it will soon be given life.

"How is it? Pretty good, right?"

Seeing the momentary daze on Ai Yue's face, Vill-V's smile grew even more smug. "This is a bionic doll that I painstakingly created, spending countless hours and resources to make it infinitely close to a human!"

"Now, all that's needed is the most critical component and the energy system for it to truly become operational!"

"Is that the most crucial part in your hand?"

Pardofelis, having recovered from her initial shock, focused her gaze on the small cylinder in Vill-V's hand. "So what's that?"

"It's a segment of the cervical spine."

Vill-V approached the doll from behind and, with the help of the workbench, installed the parts she was holding into the doll's body. "With this section, the doll's keel system is now complete and can support the operation of the entire body."

After saying that, she clapped her hands and let out a sigh of relief, "Okay, I've finished all my work. The rest is up to you."

Vill-V gestured for him to enter, her face showing anticipation. "Let me see just how magical this heart you've prepared really is!"

Now, not only Vill-V, but also Pardofelis and Ai's eyes were focused on Ai Yue. Ai, in particular, although she was still expressionless, the yellow bean emoji above her head was flashing as fast as an alarm light, almost like it was spamming the screen.

Faced with everyone's expectations and urging, Ai Yue just smiled and said, "You mean that? Well... I didn't do it."