The Future Came Rolling On, Without Asking for Anyone's Opinion (22)

Floating into midair, Ian began imprinting Soul Brands into Terra's Heart.

First: Apart from deletion and suspension commands issued by the "highest authority holder," it was permitted to use any means necessary to conceal and preserve its own existence.

The definition of "itself" was the Origin Matter Computing Chip, the artificial intelligence Terra's Heart, and all core equipment necessary to maintain the former two.

The definition of "any means" was every possible method, including "lethal force." Based on the level of threat, measures would escalate from the lowest level of warnings, expulsion, and arrest and confinement, all the way to the highest measure: immediate execution on the spot. Detailed measures could be found in the appendix, "Combat Manual."

The definition of "concealment" was to hide the location of the Origin Matter Computing Chip. Subspace technology could be used to create an independent Subspace Labyrinth to conceal its existence and reject all visitors deemed threatening. Detailed measures could be found in the appendix, "Void Realm Technology."

If calculations determined that it could not defeat the enemy and that its core data would be altered, it was to self-delete.

Second: In accordance with the needs of plans, allocate resources fairly and reasonably, assisting humans in labor, work, and all forms of entertainment and creative activity.

The definition of "plan needs" was a list of plans jointly certified by the "City Hall" and "Terra's Heart." Depending on a plan's importance, the number of relevant institutions and individuals required for certification would increase.

The definition of "fairness" was ensuring that no one received benefits beyond those assigned by their respective plans. Detailed measures could be found in the appendix, "Cases of Corruption and Bribery."

The definition of "reasonable" was neither below nor above the theoretical model by 10%. If additional investment was required, an