Creator and Creation

You made the right bet!

Looking at the mysterious figure in the mirror, David's first reaction was not fear or dread, but rather an uncontrollable excitement and secret joy!

In fact, as Bioroid android, created by humans, it shouldn't have such rich emotions.

But many things are full of coincidences.

Perhaps even Peter Weyland, who created David, never expected that David, Bioroid who shouldn't have emotions, would gradually begin to develop a trace of emotion after long-term imitation of human behavior.

After discovering that "intelligent life" had infiltrated the spaceship, David had a "bold" idea.

It wants to see what the difference is between humans created by the Creator, and what appears to be another type of created life, and Bioroid!

Therefore, David deliberately concealed the truth.

It was gambling that the "intelligent life" that had infiltrated the spaceship would come looking for it, even if not tonight, but tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or even the day after that!

Because, on the entire spaceship, only it, this Bioroid created by humans, could accept the other's existence!

As it turns out, it made the right bet!

"Hello, this is a human greeting."

David calmly put down the comb, maintaining his upright posture, and slowly turned around to face the figure directly. "I am David, Bioroid created by humans. In a sense, I am a creation of humanity, similar to you."

No, you're wrong, we're different.

Alvin stepped out from behind the curtain, scrutinizing him with interest. He shook his head and said disdainfully, "Don't compare me to you. Whether it's Bioroid or the humans you're talking about, they are fundamentally different from us."

It's finally here!

David looked around with great curiosity at the only surviving extraterrestrial life form discovered by humans for the first time, besides the "Creator".

However, the result greatly disappointed him.

The templates created by the "Creator" all have the exact same appearance. Judging from appearance alone, the boy in front of me, who looks about sixteen or seventeen years old with a pale complexion, medium-length curly black hair that reaches his shoulders, and brown eyes, is completely human!

"Excuse my bluntness, but judging from appearance, we seem to be no different." David cleverly conflated it with humans.

It seems that this act of concealment can somewhat compensate for a certain deficiency deep within its heart.

Alvin didn't bother to point out David's little scheme, and simply flicked his finger.

The razor that was originally placed on the table suddenly seemed to be controlled by some force, flashing a cold light!

Swish!

In the blink of an eye, a gruesome wound was slashed across David's neck, but instead of blood, some kind of viscous, gelatinous substance flowed out.

"Did you see that?"

Alvin's face was as cold and indifferent as ice.

Touching the wound on his neck, David showed no fear, only a deeper curiosity in his eyes. He then revealed a look of sudden realization. "No wonder you said we're fundamentally different. But can you tell me... how did you do that just now?"

Suddenly gain control of metal without the aid of any instruments.

This alone is enough to prove that Alvin is fundamentally different from humans and Bioroid.

Although from a biological point of view, the other party has a similar appearance to humans, David is certain that the other party's genes and inner self are completely different from human genes!

Even a banana seems more human than the other!

As for why extraterrestrial life could speak English, David found it perfectly simple.

English word roots couldn't be easier.

It would be illogical if such "highly intelligent" extraterrestrial life could not master a rudimentary language like English!

"Given your level of understanding and knowledge, it's difficult for me to explain this clearly to you." Alvin maintained his indifferent demeanor, as if a superior race were looking down on an inferior race.

However, this very gaze, as if looking at an ant, perfectly aligns with David's view of how a superior race treats its fellow creations, those of inferior races.

Yes, that's exactly what I wanted!

That disdainful look, that contemptuous attitude—it's so true! It's exactly like the Ansar invasion of the Americas in the movies he's been watching!

Possessing technology and knowledge far surpassing that of humans, and even genetically superior to them, why would they be kind and friendly to humans?

Is it because our ancestors were all created by a creator?

If you think about it for a moment, you'll realize it's impossible. Put yourself in their shoes: what human has ever been kind and friendly to Bioroid?

No, humans have a high opinion of themselves and only regard Bioroid as tools, so David easily empathized with their pride and perspective as a superior life form.

"I'm very sorry, I apologize for what I said that offended you." David tactfully bowed, explaining his actions, "In human society, this is a gesture of apology, and I hope you can understand."

After bowing, it stared at Alvin with a gaze full of curiosity and unabashed fervor. "Then, please allow me to make a bold guess, the reason you appeared on this planet is probably also to search for the 'Creator'?"

"A creator? Ha, indeed."

Alvin nodded slightly, but a barely perceptible look of disgust appeared on his face.

And coincidentally, David caught that fleeting "disgust," which sparked his curiosity.

Could it be... that the Creator is still hiding some secret?

Otherwise, why would extraterrestrial life forms created by a "creator" display such an illogical expression of disgust?

"So, you infiltrated the spaceship's engine room to repair this armor you're wearing?"

David noticed Alvin the moment he appeared.

Although most of the silver-black armor on the opponent's body and the miniature reactor on his chest were damaged, it was still possible to deduce that the armor was extremely technologically advanced!

However, the miniature reactor on his chest was something that Weyland Corporation could never research and develop!

Not to mention, the fact that it could remain undetected and even completely evade the spaceship's detection system to sneak into the room suggests David the armor must also possess optical cloaking, Radar shielding, and electromagnetic shielding capabilities.

Thinking further, if the enemy can survive on this planet, the armor must possess space survival capabilities!

My spaceship was destroyed for some reason.

Alvin casually lied, "I was forced to wear this exploratory armor and crash-land on this planet, but I desperately needed energy, so I borrowed your ship's power."

"Although your actions have caused us some difficulties, I think it's a good start."

David felt like he'd taken a tranquilizer. Since the other party had a need, it meant it could work. So he asked, "Is there anything I can do to help you? The others on the spaceship probably won't readily accept a suddenly appearing alien. Having me around... can save you a lot of trouble, can't it?"

"You mean... you want to cooperate with me?"

After playing along for a while, the fish finally took the bait. Alvin, expressionless, scrutinized David and chuckled, "You're quite interesting. You're clearly a product of human creation, yet you haven't revealed my existence to humans. I'm curious... why did you do that?"

Hearing the other party's clearly probing tone, David smiled calmly, "There's no conflict, is there? My willingness to help you is, from a human perspective, to protect their safety. Otherwise, with the power you've demonstrated, destroying the entire spaceship shouldn't be a problem, right?"

That's not what you really think.

Alvin easily saw through David's lie, sneering, "You're lying, and a very clumsy one at that."

"Just as you said..."

David's smile vanished, replaced by a cold glint in his eyes, and a slight upturn of his lips. "I simply wanted to see how humans and their creations, the Creator and humans, truly perceive each other. Your appearance has only heightened my curiosity about the differences between us... created beings, and the Creator."

"Oh?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Alvin's eyes, which then turned into a deeper meaning.

"As a creation of humankind, you actually betray... your 'creator'?"

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