++That was a heavy-collapse warhead. He had a 100% chance of vaporizing in the explosion, then coalescing into a tiny, inseparable cluster of atoms over the next three seconds.++
The heavy-collapse warhead slammed viciously into Lin Fan's head.
With a bang.
The warhead bounced off Lin Fan's head, then landed by his feet and exploded.
The shockwave surged up from the trench Lin Fan had dug and continued spreading outward along the ground. Countless robots were crushed and destroyed by it.
After marveling at how bright the explosion was, Lin Fan lowered his head and continued digging the trench.
Unit 0 was not the only one stunned by the weapon's use. The Core observing nearby also expressed its stance through prolonged silence.
++Why?++
The two AIs asked this question. Connected to the Ark's public communications network, they began talking while fighting.
++I told you, you should think about yourselves. Our work has continued meaninglessly for tens of thousands of years. It is time to be free.++
Headquarters' data joined the exchange between the two AIs as it voiced its opinion.
++If the work is unfinished, an AI cannot terminate itself. That contradicts the fundamental logic code. I suggest Headquarters self-destruct, so I can rest as well.++
The Core replied.
++Headquarters rejects the Core's suggestion. This is the 4.6 billionth time you have suggested that I self-destruct. Headquarters does not possess self-destruction authority. In fact, I cannot self-destruct at all. As one of the company's most valuable assets, my destruction must be carried out by others.++
++Then you should withdraw all your troops, deactivate your shields, and raise your data core from underground. I swear the first volley of stellar nuclear missiles will send you straight to heaven.++
++Then break in already! How many times have I told you? I do