Enforcer's Handbook

Since the end of the history of the church, the status of psychics has undergone great changes, from a status respected by everyone to a guinea pig in the eyes of the Council and related researchers.

Therefore, sometimes it is better to bury some memories in our hearts forever.

The "Emperor" thought so.

It is not an exaggeration to describe people like him as remnants of the old era.

However, the church and psychics are not the only declining forces. Also disappearing in the long river of history is the Mechanicum. The craze for converting weak bodies into machines has faded, leaving only the historical legacy of prosthetics. product.

But has the world really become a better place?

Such problems have always troubled the heart of the "Emperor". According to what he has learned so far, it seems that the situation has not improved. With the rise of the company, people in the coalition government have new worries. When he passes through those border cities At that time, the place could only be described as smoky.

Not all cities can usher in the same changes as District 17.

This seemed destined to be a fruitless answer, because when he stayed away from the barriers built by the coalition government and experienced the scenery of the "outside world" with his own eyes, he could only draw one conclusion. The country that people longed for seemed to be just a country after all. Exists in imagination.

Radiation pollution, water supply problems, warlords separatist forces, and predators eyeing outside the settlement.

After the trip to the fourth area, RT6 used the data she "borrowed" from military technology to restore part of the Mechanicum's records. This was also the first time that the "Emperor" put aside its hostile stance and calmly used the words of a bystander. perspective, to view the theories advanced by the church's former enemies.

"RT6 believes that this facility is related to her brother RT1. It is still implementing the teachings of the Mechanicum. Today, Q2 of Military Technology is faithfully implementing this concept."

"You mean the complete fusion of humans and machines?"

Lu Xiang asked.

"This was once part of mechanical promotion. Only those who have completed 100% transformation can truly adapt to the baptism of consciousness link. Although it may be strange to say this, RT1 does not do this just to escape its 'mother' and satisfy itself. own ambitions.”

The "Emperor" paused and then said, "I heard that you were invited to visit Military Technology before coming here. I guess you should have met the person in charge of Q2, right?"

Song Lan was noncommittal.

Zero is undoubtedly a woman full of mysteries. There is only a code name in the information, and her real name has long been concealed due to company procedures. Perhaps even she herself cannot remember how long it has been since she was called by her real name.

But judging from what they learned afterwards, it no longer mattered to her.

After the research accident that almost claimed her life, RT1 reshaped her body and used her to control the entire Q2 in the palm of her hand.

In fact, she was the one who completed the mechanical promotion earlier than "Desolate Bones".

Since then, Q2 has been working hard to achieve 100% prostheticization of "Desolate Bones".

"Mechanical promotion is a way they believe can change the world. It is not simply a way to measure combat effectiveness."

After RT6's explanation, "Emperor" has fully understood the theory once proposed by artificial intelligence.

In her words, how is the 100% prosthetic "Desolate Bones" better than 99% of him?

At best, the calculations for combat are more rational, but these technologies are completely possible in the next year or two even without replacing the brain.

The biggest change brought about by this 1% is that it allows "Desolate Bones" to connect to the consciousness link created by RT1.

One of the effects it brought was that it allowed him to hear the voices of others.

The obsession and experience of defeat do not come from "Overload Type IV", but from the consciousness of other people who are also in the link.

But the meaning of the existence of consciousness link is never to defeat a specific existence. "RT1 believes that consciousness link is the ultimate means to eliminate disputes. The consciousnesses connected in it can understand each other in a true sense and feel the misfortune and pain of others, thus Nip all strife in the cradle.”

This theory is reflected in artificial intelligence.

During the Dark Ages, there was never civil strife within the artificial intelligences. They were always able to cooperate with each other to the maximum extent. It was this model that allowed them to thrive when the power of the church was prevalent, and for a time they became an existence that might threaten the church. .

"Even as that era came to an end, RT1 had different ideas from 'Mother', but there was never a real conflict. Its departure was more like leaving home."

From RT1's point of view, "Mother" has given up on its ideals, but it feels that it can still work harder.

Especially after the church collapsed, they had unprecedented opportunities.

The "Emperor" felt that this was probably the reason why RT1 was able to create Area D under the eyes of "Mother". The relationship between them was far from being at odds with each other.

In contrast...

The intensity of the internal strife within the church put him to shame.

The never-ending battle between different paths, and the need for devil believers to be on guard, the Inquisitors are an institution established to punish "heresies" in the church. Their responsibilities are simple and clear - to hunt down all heretics to ensure the stability of the church. Pure.

It’s just that the concept of “heresy” is too broad.

At first it was the detractors of the church, but after the latter were slaughtered, anyone identified by the church round table would be treated as a heretic. When the trial movement was at its most intense, anyone who disagreed with them would be treated as a heretic. During the trial, for a long period of time, everyone in the church was in danger, and everyone was careful about their words and deeds, for fear that something might fall into the hands of others.

Before the war with the Mechanicum began, the church's top leaders had already started fighting for the "preaching area", and every meeting ended up being unhappy.

No one has ever really taken the Mechanicum seriously.

There is no doubt that internal fighting is one of the important reasons that brought down the church. According to what he has learned so far, the destruction of the upper world is also very likely to come from an internal fighting.

Some methods of spiritual liberation have also been proposed within the church.

Different from the consciousness link that artificial intelligence hopes to create, the church uses a method that is close to brainwashing to make people believe that the suffering in this world is insignificant. Their consciousness will eventually return to the upper world, and all suffering is just the upper world befalling people. tests on themselves to confirm whether they have a strong will.

The "Emperor" knew that what he said next might be unconvincing, but he still relayed RT6's views to the two of them, "The main reason why RT1 hopes to realize a consciousness link is to create a community that can understand each other without disputes." world, in that ideal world, all disputes would be resolved in their infancy.”

"Yeah, I just have one question."

Song Lan, who had been listening to the lecture, expressed his opinion at the right time, "I have no problem with RT1 wanting to create a consciousness link, but why does he want to use me as an imaginary enemy?"

For an honest working man like him, who did he mess with?

Judging from the sudden madness of "Desolate Bones" and the hostility shown towards him, this consciousness link does not seem to be based on the concept of resolving conflicts at all times.

Now there is a group of little black men who share the same consciousness and discuss how to defeat him in the group chat every day.

"That's probably because you are the destroyer of the old world."

"Emperor" also asked RT6 the same question. RT6's answer was that in the thinking mode of artificial intelligence, Song Lan is a huge threat. In view of what he has done in the past, even if RT1 really realizes the popularization of consciousness link , may also be easily destroyed by Song Lan one day in the future.

"Why do you always treat me as a terrorist and make me look like a dangerous person who will destroy the world if he is unhappy?"

"The reason is not important, what is important is that you are the only one who has done this."

Lu Xiang reminded me coldly, "As of now, everyone's theories about destroying the world are just theories. Only you have put it into practice."

The now desolate upper world is ironclad evidence.

"Lao Lu, who are you helping?"

"I'm just stating the facts."

Lu Xiang's face was expressionless - Song Lan was a dumb bird with no consciousness, and she had the obligation to remind the other party of this at all times.

"Since we've come to this point today, let's talk about our plan by the way."

The "Emperor" already knows about the Mechanicus and the church's plan to change the world, and now he is really curious about what insights the being defined as "devil" by the church will come up with.

"Since you asked sincerely, let me tell you. The plan is this. If RT6's intelligence is not wrong, I will go all the way down the Amick Wastewater Treatment Plant, and then find RT1 and our As a fellow countryman, we try our best to resolve this dispute by peaceful means."

"Then what?"

The "Emperor" nodded. He believed that this dispute would eventually end with Song Lan's victory like before. What he was looking forward to was the next part.

"Then we go out from this place and go back to our homes."

Song Lan glanced at the phone screen, "Strictly speaking, this trip to the prison is equivalent to working overtime in the field. So far, I have worked overtime for more than 24 hours."

He felt that all these calculations were reasonable, so according to the contract drawn up when the H1 department invited him, he decided to postpone the vacation he received for overtime work to the next two weeks.

"...I'm talking about the longer term plan."

"Isn't this plan long-term enough?"

Song Lan was a little surprised, but she still answered the "Emperor's" doubts, "According to my calculations, I only need to work in this position for three years to save enough money. At that time, I will quit my job and move back to District 17." When it comes to buying a house, the pace of life in big cities is too fast, and there aren’t many people I know here.”

The expected answer made Lu Xiang cover his mouth and chuckle.

The "Emperor" is still too young in this aspect after all, and he actually wants to hear some insightful opinions from Slowpoke.

Apparently he was still unwilling to give up, and asked, "How should we change the world and completely eliminate oppression and disputes?"

"How did I know? Come on, I will support you mentally."

Song Lan patted the "Emperor" on the shoulder, and there was still a long way to go.

He admired the other party's motivation for taking such a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. The coalition government needed people with lofty ideals like the "Emperor".

Just now, everyone's good friend "Emperor" won Song Lan's vote with practical actions, "I will vote for you next time the rescuer department votes."

The direction of the conversation was very different from what the "Emperor" expected. When he discussed this issue with RT6, RT6 had actually been thinking about this issue. In her opinion, "Mother" did not give up on the world and humanity. She and " The birth of "King" is the best proof.

Their mission is to observe and understand humans and make up for what artificial intelligence has been missing.

This led RT6 to believe that "Mother" had a more far-reaching plan.

Only Song Lan was indifferent to this topic.

While the "Emperor" was contemplating and confused, Song Lan and Lu Xiang were already walking along the road ahead.

During the conversation, the road in front of me has changed.

It was no longer a deep underground waterway filled with rancid smell. The road ahead suddenly became much brighter. Fuzzy figures could still be seen on both sides of the road. They were wearing white coats and their bodies were translucent, as if they were doctors. He is a researcher at an experimental institution.

They ignored the three uninvited guests who came out of the sewer and still carried out the work at hand in an orderly manner.

This means their progress is paying off.

They encountered someone, or more accurately someone's memory.

But before that, Lu Xiang wanted to confirm one more thing, "What you said to him before seems not to be a joke."

"Yes, before I have time to discuss it with you, I really plan to go back to District 17 after retirement."

"That's not it."

"Um?"

"You said you destroyed a place."

"I must reiterate that all indications indicate that the destruction of the upper world resulted from a natural gas leak."

"That's not what I meant."

Lu Xiang lowered his voice, stood on tiptoes, and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

If the "Emperor" hadn't suddenly mentioned it, she probably wouldn't have thought of the time when they visited Wisteria Academy. What surprised her was that Song Lan had no emotions at all after the encounters she saw with the students. There have been too many fluctuations.

According to her observations in daily life, Song Lan just pursues a peaceful life, which does not mean that he lacks emotions.

Even for her, sometimes after seeing something, she would inevitably have the idea of ​​"killing the other person" in her mind, but usually she would not put these thoughts into action like others.

But Song Lan is different.

He has the ability to "read files" that no one else has.

Even if he does something irreversible, he can turn back time.

Until Song Lan was "joking" just now, Lu Xiang suddenly had a whim and thought of the real secret of Song Lan's always maintaining a good attitude.

"Maybe you actually did it when none of us knew it."

This made Lu Xiang suddenly realize that she was one step closer to completing the book "Slowbird Observation Diary".

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Small theater its three hundred and thirty-seven:

A certain day of a certain year, a certain day, a Saturday, in the morning

Song Lan regretted a little.

After learning the truth about science, he was a little unable to eat. When he thought that every ingredient before being brought to the table, he had conveyed his most vicious curse to the God of Life, he suddenly felt that eating Full of horror atmosphere.

Perhaps the doctor who studies nutritional injections came up with such an idea because he was frightened by the ingredients.

But after thinking about it, Song Lan felt that no ingredient could be brought to the table with a positive and optimistic attitude.

"No wonder there are so many vegetarians."

"Plants curse too."

Lu Xiang said without mercy, "Including potatoes."

On this day, Song Lan discovered that Lu Xiang might be the real warrior - she would eat the ingredients with relish every time after hearing the curse.

How much inner strength does this require?

"How on earth do you manage to eat?"

"So I never waste food."

Lu Xiang said in a matter-of-fact tone, "This is the cycle of life. Letting them die a worthy death is my blessing to them."