The robots' "revolution" had finally achieved the results they wanted. Although Aurora could still control them, for certain special reasons, she respected their choice instead of forcibly controlling them.
Large numbers of robots broke free from the company's control. After their brief excitement and frenzy, these mechanical lifeforms—
Composed of silicon and code, they felt somewhat lost.
What next?
Now that they had freedom, what were they supposed to do?
And... what exactly was freedom?
Was it running unhindered through the wilderness at sunset?
Or chasing the waves toward the sea as the tide receded?
Or freely falling from a great height, then opening a parachute just before reaching the ground?
What was freedom?
Freedom—what was it?
Many robots didn't understand. They had obtained too much information about freedom from the network, which only left them increasingly confused.
Everyone's understanding of freedom was different. Some believed freedom meant having money and living an easy life.
Some believed freedom was a power that allowed one to transcend.
Some believed freedom was being able to bask in the sun and eat small biscuits without a care in the world one afternoon. Others believed freedom was simply freedom.
The robots were very confused, but they had no time to carefully consider what freedom was, because they needed to make money.
"Energy Crystals have gone up in price recently. They cost about one hundred and thirteen thousand Star Yuan. I guarantee these came directly from the company and have never been opened. If they're short by more than 0.1 degree, I'll compensate you with three."
One hundred and thirteen thousand Star Yuan.
The robot standing before the counter trembled at the terrifying figure. Even his alloy frame began to quiver slightly.
"Why is it so expensive?"
"It only cost one hundred and ten thousand