Volume 3: The Nameless Chapter 57 Something is wrong with this AI
"Mason, are all the members of the Afterlife Team so generous?"
When following Judy to the Afterlife Team's garage in Star Castle, Barbara in the elevator bumped the captain's arm and whispered:
"I know we helped them, but why did they send us both gifts and vehicles? What is that demon lizard? I just heard you say it was a war vehicle...
I can tell from the smile on your face that thing must be very powerful, is this really okay?"
"Well, it's a war vehicle, and it's pretty powerful, but it's not considered precious in Judy's world."
Mason restrained his smile and looked at Judy, who was wearing a strange device on her head and debugging something in the elevator. She looked like she was in a trance. He explained to Barbara in a low voice:
“These people in the next life, the time scale of their world is 2077. Although there are no supernatural powers in our conventional understanding, the conflicted world where technology has entered the next generation is not as simple as it seems.
In fact, based on the information I collected in the Great Library, it is very likely that there are some "data gods" in their world.
You can think of them as new lives that have completed 'data ascension'.
They can all replicate the personality consciousness code and transfer it to another body to complete the "resurrection", and there is no supernatural power involved in the whole process. It is truly achieved by relying on technology.
In such a world of highly developed productivity, creating certain super weapons is just a matter of code instructions.
As for the demon lizard...
That thing is just a downgraded weapon modified from a military-grade troop carrier. In terms of destructive power, it is not as good as the Anti-Superman Armor. What I really value is the full-conscious interactive control system in that vehicle.
If we can find a way to open it and take a look, then we will have the real good stuff."
"Is that so?"
Barbara nodded, and looked at Judy with a weird look. After a few seconds, she whispered:
"Then do you think Judy, her captain, and her teammates were clones created through that personality replica? After all, their world has been destroyed."
"No."
The light on Judy's head device went out, and she shook her head and explained:
"Our world has indeed collapsed on a physical level, but our civilization is still there. In the last month, those super companies and governments have joined forces to launch the 'upload'. Everyone except the Afterlife Team uploaded their consciousness to the super database 'Shintoku'.
All the top hackers in a world were called together to build a virtual environment in cyberspace to ensure that the uploaded consciousness remained active.
The mission of the Afterlife Team is to find a new world and rebuild our civilization after this disaster is completely over."
She looked back at Barbara, spread her hands and said:
“So, theoretically, even though the Afterlife Squad only has less than ten people, if we need to, with the bionic production line we have, we can mass-produce armies and warbands at any time.
Legendary mercenaries from all over the world are queuing up in cyberspace waiting to be summoned.
And Barbara, I am real!
My body is original, unlike that unfortunate V, who died and came back to life again before the world collapsed."
"Wow, can civilization be preserved in this way? I never thought of that."
After hearing Judy say that the consciousness of everyone in the world was uploaded into a super database, Batgirl also became interested. She asked about the adaptability of that technology, but got a disappointing result.
This was expected by Mason.
He said:
“The world of 2077 can accomplish this kind of project because they have already adopted the implantation of intelligent prostheses as a way of life. If you want to replicate this method in other worlds, you must first ensure that everyone in the world has a metal piece implanted in their brain that can burn their brains into popcorn at any time.
I think promoting this device worldwide will be even more difficult than saving the world.
They are a special case and have no reference value. "
"Mason is right."
Judy nodded in agreement. She recalled her life in her hometown and shook her head after a few seconds.
“Sometimes I feel that maybe the destruction of that world is not a bad thing. People say that disaster is hell, but for us, we were already living in hell before the disaster came.
My hometown is a world without hope. Beneath its seemingly developed appearance lies a civilization that has degenerated into barbaric rules.
I had always wondered whether the development of civilization would inevitably end up like that, but after traveling around other worlds in the Star Society, I finally confirmed that we had taken the wrong path.
Even if there had not been this disaster, our world would still be doomed. You have no idea how terrible the speed of the declining fertility rate is.
It was only a matter of time before the whole world was destroyed in a sudden war.
Everybody knew it was going to happen.”
"bite"
The elevator door opened, and what came into the eyes of the three people was an unexpectedly large garage, which contained all of the collectible vehicles of the Next Life Team. Most of them were ordinary cars and motorcycles without any special modifications.
This place is more like a museum that reminisces about the past than a weapons warehouse.
As for the war vehicle, the Demon Lizard, that was promised to Team K, it was placed at the end of the garage, covered by a huge piece of cloth. Judy walked forward and pulled the cloth away, and then Mason saw the "big toy" in his memory.
It looks like a flattened tank, but there are no traces of tracks or wheels.
The integrated modular vehicle body is covered with thick reactive armor all around, and the trapezoidal front can be mounted with a variety of functional military equipment.
There is a 360° rotating super cannon turret on the upper left side of the gray-black vehicle body, and on the right side is a weapon similar to a drone hive. Mason knows that it is the launch port of the electromagnetic cluster bomb.
In terms of firepower alone, this thing is indeed not outstanding, but it doesn’t matter, things like firepower intensity can always be modified.
"The Magic Lizard All-terrain Suspended Armored Tank is an outdated technology in 2060. It is said that it was invented by some crazy military technology engineers on the Mexican front.
The chassis is an all-terrain hovering troop carrier that can cross all currently known terrains at a speed of 150 miles per hour. If necessary, it can conduct guerrilla warfare at an extreme height of five meters, but this is a great test for atomic batteries.
It is said that this thing will cause radiation leakage when it hits the energy cabin, so the driver is given anti-radiation medicine. "
Judy stood on the front armor of this huge war vehicle, chewing gum and folding her arms, and said to Mason and Barbara:
“I personally suggest that you don’t fly this thing. When the captain and the others come back, I will get the authorization to give you the blueprints of Kangtao’s latest aerial weapon platform.
That thing is a real weapon of war, much more powerful than this big thing."
"No, this thing is enough."
Mason shook his head and said:
"All the advanced weapons in your world need to be connected to intelligent prostheses. Team K can't afford such delicate things. On the contrary, this kind of 'backward technology' with thick skin and flesh is more suitable for us.
But if possible, I hope you can share some UAV blueprints with us. For example, the military technology combat drone 'Griffin', and the reconnaissance drone 'Pterodactyl'."
"Oh, you know what you're talking about, Mason."
Judy whistled, jumped off the armor of the demon lizard, and said:
"I also need to prepare a large-capacity hard drive for you. This thing was no longer used during the time of my grandfather's grandfather. Do you want the blueprint of Zeta Technology's 'Octant'?
That's a real heavy assault drone.
The thickness of its heavy armor is almost catching up with that of the demon lizard. If it is operated by professional personnel, you basically don’t have to worry about fire suppression. "
"If you can give it, give me one. I don't mind it being outdated."
Mason winked and asked Judy to smile and walk out of the warehouse to prepare the drawings and information Mason wanted. Mason stretched out his hand and placed it on the armor of the unactivated demon lizard in front of him. Soon an information label popped up:
Standard heavy-duty hover tank "Magic Lizard"
Quality: Standard engineering, high-precision products, standard craftsmanship
Vehicle features: Fully conscious control, all-terrain adaptability, anti-gravity engine, scandium alloy reactive armor, high-precision large-caliber technical cannon, thermal missile automatic loading module, radiation hazards
Tip: Driving this vehicle requires two pilots, equipped with a standard or higher brain-computer interface.
Manufacturer: Military Technology Southern War Logistics Department
Item Description: Every soldier will curse the pig-like rations, complain about the damn sandstorms, and eat radiation protection drugs that may cause diseases as meals, but every soldier would rather endure all this and hope to sit in its cockpit.
"Mason."
Behind Mason, Barbara hesitated and whispered:
“I know you don’t allow me to do this, but I still want to apply and let Judy help me complete the brain-computer interface implant. She assured me that it is absolutely mature technology, 100% painless and safe.
I need that thing to help you better.
This experience there has made me realize that perhaps the potential of ordinary people is really limited..."
"What? Are you planning to stop being a human being?"
Mason turned back and stared at Barbara with a cold face and said:
“This is no small matter!
You only see the benefits of technology but not its disadvantages. If I were a super hacker, I could turn Judy's brain into popcorn in an instant just because of that little brain-computer interface.
You've also seen the technology used by the Cleaners to transform their soldiers. They also have the technology from 2077! I don't want you to leave yourself with hidden dangers."
"That's a competition between technologies! It's nothing more than seeing who has better means."
Barbara choked and said:
"I have confidence in my skills and learning ability! And with Judy teaching me, she also told me that if I use the unique technology of the Afterlife Team to encrypt the algorithm, I don't have to worry about being infiltrated.
She said they have a 'big shot' behind them. Besides, if we don't have a super hacker in our team, what are you going to do with this tank?
This thing is fully conscious controlled!
I think it will be my exclusive vehicle in the future, and I want to transform it into a mobile electronic warfare fortress.
Do you have any problem with this? "
Seeing Barbara's determination, Mason sighed, took a step back and said:
"I have my reservations about this, but Barbara, I think you should seek advice from others before you can transform yourself. Gordon, and Grayson...
How long has it been since you last saw him?
How long are you going to wait? If you keep going like this, he will think you and I have eloped, and then your trouble will become my trouble. "
"I just don't want to drag him into this shit."
Batgirl snorted and said:
"I will go see my boyfriend when I get back this time. I have plenty of ways to convince him. Just wait and see."
While the two were arguing, Judy came back with a small box and walked into the warehouse. The expression on her face was a little subtle. When she saw Mason, she hesitated and said:
"Um...did you get into trouble during this mission?"
"Um?"
Mason and Barbara looked at Judy at the same time, and the latter pointed to the top of her head and whispered:
"Mr. Hunter just sent a message to the captain, asking the Afterlife Team not to enter the Star Castle within a month. The captain asked me to hide outside, and then I made a suggestion, so he appointed me as the liaison representative of the Afterlife Team to the K Team.
I have been ordered to go to your world and rebuild a 'safe house'."
"That's great, you're definitely welcome!"
Mason smiled, and Barbara cheered and hugged her friends.
Judy was somewhat nervous but also somewhat expectant. After her own world was destroyed, she rarely had the mood to live in other worlds for a long time.
"You can live in my house."
Barbara said to Judy:
"I'm going to pretend to be a poor kid in a wheelchair. You can be my personal nurse. That will also help my dad feel more at ease."
"So you guys are still going to play the medical examination game and the pajama pillow fight between the girls?"
Mason made a witty remark and was glared at by the two girls. Judy shoved the box in her hand into his hand unhappily and said:
"Here are the blueprints you requested, as well as a copy of the intelligent AI program, which is just for your personal armor. Try it first. If you get along well, I can copy it to the Fenrir armor to help you take over the military-grade combat support system.
But I'll tell you in advance that this thing cannot be returned!
If you take it, don't give it back.
I’m getting fed up with it.”
After saying that, Judy pulled Barbara out of the garage to help her pack her luggage.
Mason looked at the exquisite silver-gray data chip in the box and was confused for a moment. He threw out the anti-Superman armor, inserted the chip into the reserved card slot and took a few steps back.
After patiently waiting for thirty seconds of self-checking, the mask of the unmanned anti-Superman armor in front of him suddenly lit up, and the tritium engine core on its chest also emitted a faint purple light.
It's "alive".
"Energy is almost exhausted... Please replace the core battery... The system is adapting..."
A man's intermittent and electronic voice sounded from the armor. After several seconds, he manipulated the armor to make a "raise his head" gesture, stared at Mason and said:
"Hello, passenger, the Delaman replicator is at your service. Miss Judy has renewed your 99-year 'Excelsior' package, which includes vehicle autopilot, crisis combat mode, and passenger body burial service."
"Fuck! It's you!"
Mason knew who this guy was when he heard the AI introduce itself. He rubbed his forehead and said:
"Why are you acting as the AI of a battle mech when you can just drive a taxi? Also, which Dragneel are you? The old Dragneel or one of the seven little Dragnes?
Didn't you go to the data world behind the black wall?"
"The Black Wall is gone. Perhaps it has been upgraded to become a firewall and crib for civilization. The data space that was originally used for the lives of roaming AIs is now all given to those poor people.
We guys will naturally be exiled and contribute to the revival of civilization."
The intelligent AI named "Delaman" answered and explained in a gentle tone:
“Passengers don’t have to worry. This AI is powerful and quick-thinking. It has lived in human society for many years and is very familiar with human civilization. It will definitely not cause any trouble to your daily life.
If a battle is needed, I will do my best to assist, but I may need to spend some time collecting combat data.
It was detected that the passenger did not have any intelligent prosthesis installed, so do we have to use this most primitive voice communication mode in the future? Or do you need me to recommend you some useful brain-computer control systems?
In this era of disaster, such a primitive and pure body can hardly survive those dangerous wars..."
"Shut up!"
Mason said, pointing to the demon lizard next to him:
"Can you steer it?"
——
Mason said that he would rush back immediately, but before leaving Star Castle, he still visited his "friends", the two Elric brothers who were still staying in Star Castle, and told them what happened in the old spider's world.
After hearing that Team K had taken down an army of cleaners, the two brothers looked at each other.
"Fuck! Awesome!"
The short alchemist swore, which was rare.
He was truly impressed by Mason's audacity.
As wandering merchants, the two brothers only dared to secretly support the resistance against the Star Society in other worlds. As a result, Team K seemed to be inconspicuous, but they could do great things once they took action.
It really makes people sigh that the C-level personnel of the Star Club are now monsters.
"I suggest you find a chance to visit the assassin world marked as 'Isu'. It's very popular there recently."
When Mason picked up a stack of manufacturing orders and prepared to leave, Edward sent him to the factory door and reminded him:
“My two brothers went there three months ago. There are many production drawings left by ancient civilizations. The effects are very good and very suitable for you to use to study various technological innovations.
But it's a little dangerous there, and there are some things we don't quite understand. After Al and I came back, we had headaches for several days and it seems that we forgot some things, so you'd better be prepared before going.
Your last order has been settled, and the customer was very satisfied so he paid extra money."
Edward snapped his fingers, and his brother Alphonse came over with a box and said to Mason:
"We have exchanged all the rare materials you need for you. We will also give you an extra tube of liquid raw vibranium as a bonus. Keep up the good work, Mason."
"Hey, there's a bonus for a good job. It seems like you two brothers are not unscrupulous businessmen."
Mason whistled, took the box, exchanged a few words with the two brothers, and then said goodbye and left. Edward's suggestion suddenly reminded him that he still had a golden apple from the world of Isu Assassins in his hand.
Maybe I really need to find an opportunity to go there and get some advanced drawings.
