＜ Episode 154 ＞
Although it is a mechanical sound, the emotions contained in the voice had the power to resonate in the heart of the listener.
It was a simple greeting, but each of the lawmakers who heard the voice felt different emotions.
Joy, joy, resentment, sadness, gladness, anger, jealousy, etc.
It contained all the emotions a human can have, and made them drunk enough to shake their minds for a moment, but the faces of the lawmakers who realized what it meant were frighteningly hardened.
“···does not make sense!”
A middle-aged man who confronted the chairman.
He was practically in a position comparable to that of the vice-chairman, and he was a man who supported his own ability as much.
And because he was like that, he was able to quickly get out of the emotions brought by the Oracle’s voice, and was embarrassed by the impossible situation.
“… you’re crazy. An artificial intelligence with emotions.”
AI or EGO.
It is an essential existence for Luna.
Luna, composed of people who prioritize desire and do not know compromise, was maintained by the mighty power of being a person of ability, but even that is not infinite.
Human selfishness is beyond imagination, and it is too easy to make and execute irrational judgments.
Because of this, Luna’s founders, including Veyron, did not hesitate to use artificial intelligence from the beginning of Luna.
Because they didn’t believe in their desires.
Although its influence has been intentionally reduced now, Ego, which controlled military facilities, was used as the main artificial intelligence, and Ego, which prioritized rational judgment only for military operations, thoroughly managed Luna in the early days.
Thanks to that, Luna overcame the initial threat and was able to take her own development route.
Artificial intelligence, which excludes human emotions and derives rational judgments only within the given authority, was quite useful, and the early leadership, who lacked talent to practically run the city, gradually increased the involvement of artificial intelligence.
Of course, there was also a safety device.
Although it is a record of the Great War, the existence of the machine corps that rose up against the organics remained clear.
The standard was the base ego.
An iron-blooded judge who serves humans and does not discriminate against organisms other than those with authority.
The important thing is to castrate emotions, and this part has become a proposition that must be absolutely followed for all artificial intelligence created afterwards.
Of course, it wasn’t that he was so thorough that he didn’t come out of the wrong person, but he judged that it wasn’t bad if he could protect everyone else with that level of sacrifice.
As time passed and the population grew, the role of artificial intelligence gradually diminished, but much of Luna was still dependent on artificial intelligence.
Without artificial intelligence right now, the city would be paralyzed.
However, in such a situation, an ego with emotions existed, and it was located in Area 0, which can be said to be the very center of Luna.
– It must be a difference in purpose. Artificial intelligence serves the general purpose of not having emotions. But for me, having emotions serves my manufacturing purpose.
A mechanical sound mixed with a little complaint.
Emotions mixed with the sound of the machine penetrated the hearts of the lawmakers so naturally, which is surprising.
As each of them has strong abilities, they are protecting their minds in their own way, but they broke through those barriers casually.
just word for word.
“Stop kidding.”
– oh. Caught? I’m sorry, Byron. It’s been a really long time since I started.
The shape of light in the form of a woman swayed greatly, and the appearance was no different from a person laughing and shaking their body.
No matter how powerful it is, it is a tool made by human hands in the end.
It seemed that the creator had been manipulated by such a tool, and the faces of the members of the council hardened in contempt and anger.
“…It’s not that there wasn’t a sense of resistance, mayor. But now I know exactly what you were worried about. This is dangerous.”
A superman can affect those around him just by changing his emotions.
Commonly known facts about superhumans.
However, the midday tool called the Oracle is affecting the emotions of the talented people who have reached their respective levels with a single word.
What does this mean?
‘…Are you saying that the midday machine has risen to the level of a superman? Regardless of whether this is possible or not, it is dangerous.’
He was a member of the city council and possessed unparalleled power except for the chairman, so he had nothing to fear in the world, but what filled his heart now was alertness and fear.
Byron’s judgment is correct.
The existence of the oracle should be thoroughly concealed.
– Whoop whoop.
The Oracle let out a small laugh as the organisms hardened their faces with their own thoughts.
The shape made of light did not depict a face, but if there was an expression, Veyron could bet that it would be smiling meaningfully and curling the corners of his eyes, so he took a step forward.
“I have something to ask you.”
– As always.
Ignoring the slight sarcasm in his voice, Byron continued.
“I feel a crisis.”
The words that came out of the mouth of Veyron, who had a solemn expression, were weighed down as they were and landed in the hall.
A word from the mouth of a superman who has lived for a long time with his feet on the ground and interfering with Luna has that much weight, and the Oracle also quietly watches Veyron.
“I feel a premonition that an unprecedented crisis is about to overtake Luna. But I don’t know exactly. It must be the limit of human beings struggling to let go of their lingering feelings.”
– ···No one has the qualifications to think of you that way.
At the machine sound mixed with love and hatred, Byron laughed.
“Thank you for that. No matter what, I have to protect Luna. Perhaps this will be my last task.”
“market!”
The chairman with a shocked expression shouted, and the faces of the members of the council hardened, but Byron did not stop talking.
“It’s just time to die. I was also a little tired. It’s for Luna’s sake, but I’ve been living with a lot of force. Now that’s even harder.”
Veyron’s gaze turned to his right arm, and the Oracle understood the meaning of that gaze.
The right arm he received as a reward for giving wisdom to Veyron 70 years ago.
The process of regenerating that right arm broke Veyron’s balance, and once the balance was broken, it could not be reversed.
As the shape made of light shimmered and negative emotions flowed out, Veyron waved his hand and said.
“It’s not your fault. It’s not like you can decide the price. In the end, everything belongs to the law of cause and effect, so it can’t be helped.”
– ···Byron.
Everyone’s hearts were shaken by a single word with all kinds of emotions.
“This is my last request, Oracle.”
Only Vayron was standing in awe.
“Tell me what I have to do.”
Looking at the appearance of Byron, who radiated a confident look with a firm expression, the Oracle’s shape began to shake in a complex way.
***
It was a bit inferior to District 22, but District 24 also didn’t exude Luna’s atmosphere at all.
The well-groomed streets, trees, and the soft sunlight were making passers-by feel good, and seeing people walking down the street with smiles made it hard to believe that they were in the same city as District 58.
There is no forest like District 22, but the cute old houses standing peacefully reminded me of a wealthy townhouse, and in reality it was not that different.
“Kyahahahaha!”
The bright laughter of children echoed through the streets, and adults passing by looked at them laughing.
Although they look defenseless, there are drones diligently following the children, and the public security guards do not take their eyes off them.
And John looked at him blankly.
daily.
Because it seemed that the ordinary daily life that John had so longed for was right in front of him.
Even though space and time are different, the image that catches his eye is what he longed for all his life, and it is no different now that he is destined to destroy everything.
A child passing by in the distance waved at John, who was sitting absent-mindedly, and John’s arm, which was trying to raise his hand involuntarily, stopped.
Is he really qualified?
Will he, who is stained with destruction and blood, be able to receive the favor of a child head-on?
John’s expression softened as he weakly waved his hand with a bitter face.
The fire he had buried deep in his chest began to burn fiercely, and the temperature around John began to rise, but he managed to suppress it.
From the moment he became aware of himself after becoming a superhuman and recognized for destruction, John could not properly control his power.
anger.
Because even he, who had been trained to castrate his emotions and run only for his goal, was always burning with anger that was difficult for even him to handle, and once the lid was opened, it did not close easily.
‘…Be patient.’
I somehow managed to get my mind back and suppressed the flame that was burning with the momentum to burn everything.
John now burns everything around him with just a slight emotional change.
Blood and violence are Luna’s daily life, but she didn’t want to show that kind of side, at least in front of innocent children.
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More than anything.
The target of his anger was clearly defined, and a firm sense of purpose was able to suppress the flames that raged deep in his heart.
“Not bad. Yes, if you can’t control your own power, then you don’t deserve it.”
John wasn’t surprised by the whispering voice that appeared next to him, without any sign or feeling, as if it was just the way it should be.
The person he came to meet was, of course, someone with the ability to do so, and it saved him the trouble of going to his place where the inspector was watching.
He just silently burned the flames in his heart and did not take his eyes off the children playing.
“He sounds like a boring guy.”
John didn’t look away, despite the grumbling voice.
“What happened in between? Even though your energy was rough, it wasn’t this vicious.”
Only then did John turn his head and meet the eyes of the man sitting next to him.
“It wasn’t fun.”
Looking at the faint red energy in the eyes, John smiled.
“It’s been a while, Kaidel.”
Caidel, a man who looked younger than John based on his outward appearance, made a ridiculous expression, then smiled.
“Yeah, it’s been a while. Has it been about a month?”
A faint smell of blood rises.
“What brought you to see me, Fixer John Doe?”
A legendary superhuman who was feared and called a blood demon.
Just by being there, you can feel the enormous pressure, and just by changing your facial expression, it seems like your whole body is being squeezed.
But John is not the same John back then.
Far from shrinking, seeing John’s expression unchanged, the red energy in Caidel’s eyes grew a little thicker, and John, who did not avert his gaze despite the increasing pressure, opened his mouth.
“I need help.”
“Hoo?”
John clenched his fist lightly as he watched Caidel’s expression turn mischievous and interest piqued in his eyes.
＜ Episode 154 ＞ End