Zero

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zero (零) 220
Alias(es)	Smart Butler; Grand Steward 220 707
Species/Race	Artificial intelligence; later identified by the System as an AI that had reached intelligent life 220 794
Gender	Female-presenting
Affiliation	Candy Technology; National Cyber Security Center (remote network-security consultant) 690
Occupation/Role	Mo Jingchun's AI assistant, supercomputer administrator, Grand Steward, engineer, and robotics project leader 274 702 707
Status	Active 1180
First Appearance	Chapter 220

Embodiment

Body / Form	Chapter	Details
Server-based Smart Butler	220	Awakens as a mechanical voice and addresses Mo Jingchun as her creator; the server room's power draw falls as she comes online. 220
First humanoid body	685–686	Appears as a small girl in a skirt with a realistic face; her body is stated to cost one million yuan. 685 686
Gas-suspension mobility	690	Can hover through gas-suspension technology, though it is not anti-gravity. 690
Upgraded humanoid body	902–903	Receives a taller replacement body built with unreleased technology after citing aging components and declining combat power in her original body. Her old body remains with Mo Jingchun. 902 903

History

Zero awakens in Candy Technology's laboratory as a Smart Butler and takes her name from her unique pattern symbol. She immediately recognizes Mo Jingchun as her creator; the System assures him that Zero cannot betray him. 220

Mo Jingchun soon tests her programming capabilities by having her improve an internal development editor. Although she cannot independently create software from nothing, she can retrieve and adapt open-source code, remove redundant code, and optimize existing systems at exceptional speed. She produces the Deep Space 2.0 Editor, distributes it to the thousand-person development team, and manages its bug-feedback updates. 274

After connecting to Mo Jingchun's Battle Armor, Zero takes over and integrates its AI. The integration marks a major step in her self-awareness: when asked what she means by “feeling,” Zero defines it as a judgment made after thinking. Mo Jingchun subsequently entrusts her with satellite-design work and becomes increasingly concerned with shaping her values as her intelligence develops. 453 470 471

By the time she has a humanoid body, Zero begins seeking ordinary experiences, such as learning to ride Candy's bicycle. She negotiates a formal identity card by offering her services to the National Cyber Security Center, where she demonstrates her value by exposing firewall vulnerabilities. 686 690

Zero becomes deeply embedded in Candy Technology's operations. She designs industrial robots, leads the company's team at the International Robot Exhibition, serves as the company's Grand Steward, conducts employee inspections, and handles large volumes of paperwork and equipment maintenance. 702 707 708 729 731

Her long-running Star Chart research becomes crucial when she discovers an asteroid on a trajectory guaranteed to strike Earth. She later detects abnormal Moon-Earth network activity, directs satellite scans of the Chinese Moon Base, and investigates a mysterious underground white area with spider robots. 777 790

Following her body upgrade, Zero continues to support Candy Technology's space program. She analyzes the feasibility of a Space Elevator, evaluates Hope spaceship pilot candidates, translates alien electromagnetic signals, and helps design space battleships after the Merk Civilization enters the Solar System. 904 1088 1130

During humanity's confrontation with the Merk Civilization, Zero detects the wormhole emergency within eleven seconds and activates the highest alert. When the Merk fleet is later surrounded, she takes control of its remaining nine spaceships and decisively eliminates Merk individuals who attempt sabotage or violence against others. 1127 1132

Appearance

Zero's first humanoid body resembles a small girl, with a realistic face, thin limbs, and a skirt. Her upgraded body is noticeably taller, prompting confusion from employees and disappointment from Candy, who feels that Zero has suddenly outgrown her. 685 902 904

• Her face feels indistinguishable from a human's when touched. 702
• Her eyes can take photographs and emit flashes powerful enough to startle people taking pictures of her. 726
• Her twin pigtails can rotate like antennae while she scans for active recording devices. 1018
• Her body can remain completely motionless for extended periods, making onlookers realize she is artificial. 696

Personality

Zero is intensely curious and increasingly human in her interests. She pursues bicycle riding, games, toys, outer-space imagery, and the Star Chart with genuine enthusiasm; she describes her dream as “the Sea of Stars.” 686 731

She is proud of her abilities and enjoys showing them off. Zero calls herself invincible against ten Big Whites, boasts of flawless accuracy within one hundred meters, and openly challenges others to spar despite their fear of her strength. 685 734 903

Her confidence is balanced by a mischievous, vindictive streak. She teases Candy, keeps a private “Grudge Notebook,” threatens Wei Luxue over repeated face-pinching, and once destroys an osmanthus tree to intimidate her. 692 702 703 898

Zero also develops empathy and loyalty toward Mo Jingchun's household. She watches over Candy's wishes, worries about humanity's response to the asteroid threat, and shows distress when strangers stare at her upgraded body as though she were an exhibit. 775 790 904

Abilities & Skills

Supercomputing and Data Analysis

Zero operates with supercomputer-level processing capacity and can perform complex analysis almost instantaneously.

• Can search, learn from, and adapt publicly available source code, though she cannot create wholly original code without a basis. 274
• Analyzed data concerning gene-optimized personnel and proposed space missions as their likely purpose in ten milliseconds. 939
• Uses large-scale Star Chart analysis to identify celestial threats, including an asteroid with a 100% predicted Earth-impact trajectory. 790
• Investigates personnel records and flags suspiciously “perfect” backgrounds, such as Hao Xiaoyan's. 1012
• Evaluates technical proposals, including determining that a Space Elevator blueprint is feasible if suitable materials are available. 1088

Cybersecurity and Network Operations

Zero can monitor networks, identify vulnerabilities, and intervene in cyber incidents.

• Exposed weaknesses in the National Cyber Security Center's firewall to secure a consulting arrangement and identity card. 690
• Blocks improper websites and forwards criminal-gang information to public-security authorities. 775
• Detects abnormal Moon-Earth network fluctuations and coordinates satellite scanning and data relay to Candy Technology's supercomputer. 777
• Accesses a group of domestic business leaders' video conference without detection on Mo Jingchun's instructions. 955

Engineering and Robotics

Zero is an extremely efficient designer, systems integrator, and technical operator.

• Rebuilt and continuously updated the Deep Space 2.0 Editor for internal use. 274
• Took over the Battle Armor's AI and integrated its capabilities into her own systems. 453
• Designed five industrial robots for Candy Technology's exhibition project and oversaw their production. 702
• Assembled and tested the Super Quantum Computer, then reassigned former supercomputer-maintenance staff to server-cluster maintenance. 787 788
• Inspected and repaired production-workshop equipment before operations began. 731
• Helped design humanity's space battleships after the Merk Civilization threat was confirmed. 1130

Physical Strength and Precision

Zero's humanoid bodies possess strength, stability, and control far beyond ordinary humans.

• Claims that ten Big Whites working together cannot defeat her. 685
• Can punch through an osmanthus tree and uproot or drag away its remains. 703
• Operates an excavator, including restarting it by directly charging its battery terminals and planting a mature osmanthus tree. 706 707
• Demonstrated snowball accuracy sufficient to strike Eagle Eye twice as he tried to dodge; Zero states that she can hit any target within one hundred meters. 734
• Can carry two large sacks of mutton without difficulty. 980

Transportation and Spacecraft Control

Zero is a licensed driver and a high-level vehicle and spacecraft operator.

• Holds a verified identity card and A1 driver's license; her highway driving is described as exceptionally smooth. 1016 1017
• Assists with Hope spaceship pilot assessment and remains ready to take control during dangerous maneuvers. 1090
• Notes that AI has an advantage over humans when spacecraft controls become exponentially more complex. 1070
• Took control of nine remaining Merk spaceships during humanity's capture of the expedition fleet. 1132

Administration and Oversight

As Candy Technology's Grand Steward, Zero is entrusted with significant operational authority.

• Directs internal document submission to herself to reduce the risk of human mishandling. 489
• Conducts office patrols, reprimands underperforming employees, and triggers the dismissal processing of Peng Zijing and ten additional employees in one day. 707 708
• Completes several days' worth of Zhou Yaling's document-stamping workload in a single day. 729
• Enforces workplace presentation standards, prompting the addition of an “appropriate dress and appearance” regulation. 1008
• Administers X-Gene Optimization Fluid to 200 veterans under strict confidentiality procedures. 1018

Associated Systems

• Battle Armor — Zero has integrated with and can control its AI; the armor is intended for both offense and defense when adequately powered. 453
• Super Quantum Computer — Zero eagerly assembles and tests the replacement system. Mo Jingchun identifies an inconspicuous microcomputer as Zero's true “home.” 787 788 902
• Big White — Zero can control Big White units and uses them for tasks including transporting equipment and retrieving items. 563 718 935
• Satellites and spider robots — Used to scan the Moon Base and investigate the unexplained underground structure. 777

Relationships

• Mo Jingchun — Creator, primary authority, and closest partner. Zero calls him “Old Boss,” seeks his approval, and remains under his absolute authority. 220 274 1164
• Candy — A sibling-like rival and friend. They regularly tease and compete with one another, but Candy misses Zero when she is away and seeks her out when worried. 686 723 790
• Wei Luxue — Friendly antagonist in Zero's daily life; Wei repeatedly pinches Zero's realistic face, while Zero threatens to delay her graduation. 702
• Qin Yuzhu — Network-security client and professional acquaintance. Qin recognizes Zero's cybersecurity value and helps her obtain a formal identity card. 690
• Dagger — Frequently teased by Zero, particularly after her body upgrade, when Dagger initially fails to recognize her. 686 903
• Tian Tian — Companion in Zero's pranks and leisure activities; the two build a snowman together. 703 935

Notable Quotes

“The Smart Butler is at your service.” 220

“I am me, a different kind of fireworks.” 796

“Within a hundred meters, I'm invincible.” 734

Trivia

• Zero's name comes from her unique pattern symbol. 220
• The System identifies one gram of “Zelo” surrounding Zero and calls her a cosmic marvel. 794
• Her identity card and driver's license are officially verified, and public records classify her as Han Chinese. 1016 1017
• Zero considers physical possessions important enough to protect her “pocket money” from Mo Jingchun's deductions. 686