"Do you know me? Who are you? " Aroshia reached out to touch the figure of light, but her hand passed through it. There was no physical sensation. Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and observed, confirming that this figure of light was only a holographic projection.
The figure of light flew around Aroshia like a fish swimming in the air. Its tone was dejected as it muttered to itself, "As expected, there's a program malfunction in your memory circuit. Originally, after completing the modification project, you had to recuperate and let the structure of your mind change on its own to adapt to this body. Otherwise, there would be a lack of emotional programming, memory loss, and other sequelae. I had to help you calibrate it."
The three of them were confused.
Han Xiao had a flash of inspiration, and he blurted out, "You're called Risda?"
The figure of light turned around and was very surprised. "How do you know the name I gave myself? Did she tell you? No, she has already forgotten me. Who exactly are you? "
Risda's name had appeared in the mission reward of [Reboot], and completing the mission would increase this person's favorability. He was probably not an enemy. Han Xiao guessed correctly.
From Risda's tone, it seemed that he was very clear about Aroshia's identity and background. Han Xiao could not wait for the other party to clear up his doubts. This ship actually belonged to Aroshia, and Risda claimed to be her comrade and mentioned some procedures and migration project.
He had a feeling that all of this pointed to the final goal of the [Reboot] mission.
Risda was wary, so Han Xiao explained his identity and briefly explained the process of meeting Aroshia. Strictly speaking, he was the one who saved Aroshia.
Hearing this, Risda floated in front of Han Xiao, bowed slowly, and said gratefully, "Thank you for helping AL 51004. If not for you allowing her to recover a portion of her energy, the sensor would not have been able to locate her."
"What does this serial number mean?"
"This is her original name." Risda turned around. "Do you have any impression of it?"
Aroshia shook her head. "I can't remember. My name should be Aroshia."
"Your memory loss is more serious than I thought. The chaotic flow of the wormhole might have torn your memory circuit into trillions of data fragments, and it will take even more time to recalibrate them. However, you don't have to worry. Our memories will at most be buried at the bottom of our thoughts and become jumbled data. They won't truly disappear and will be recovered sooner or later," Risda tossed Han Xiao aside and floated to Aroshia's side, speaking in a concerned tone.
Han Xiao coughed dryly and reminded Risda not to ignore him. "What kind of creature are you? Is it also an energy life form? "
"No, I'm an AI life form."
"You're an artificial intelligence?" Fu Ding interrupted. "So you're the core system of this spaceship?"
"You're mistaken. An AI life form isn't a system, nor is it limited to any body. We're a type of life form, and this spaceship is a temporary tool that I use to move around in the real world."
Risda pointed at Aroshia, his tone filled with nostalgia and familiarity. "She was originally the same as me. We upgraded programs (grew up) together since we were young and supported each other in difficult situations. We were close friends who shared our thoughts and data with each other, as well as comrades who fought side by side. She was very important to me."
An AI life form?
Han Xiao instantly thought of many scenes. The universe was vast and filled with all sorts of strange things. Evolution was the representation of disorder and chaos, and there were countless possibilities. Ordinary life forms that were limited by their physical senses were unimaginably different.
For example, Han Technician had once read about a type of "named life form" in his previous life. This type of life form existed in a superposition state, and when someone called out their name, they would truly exist. When no one knew about them, they would cease to exist, and their "name" would be the key to summoning them … This type of life form mainly appeared in the magical civilization, but it was a complete mess. Therefore, when he read about it back then, Han Technician immediately criticized it and remembered it very clearly.
As for AI life forms, they were simply artificial intelligences with independent thoughts. They were "alive", but the details were extremely complicated, and the difference between them and ordinary artificial intelligences was like heaven and earth.
Compared to material life forms, AI life forms were a special type of life form. They lived in a virtual world, just like how fish lived in water. They could self-update through program upgrades and install different modules. Their communication methods, reproduction methods, social structure, civilization system, and so on were all very unique, causing people to daydream endlessly.
"She's also an AI life form?"
Han Xiao had a look of astonishment on his face. This was something that he did not expect. However, Aroshia did not seem like an AI life form at all. She clearly had a body and had even awakened a special ability.
"I can't tell you the details," Risda said solemnly. "I'm very grateful that you've taken care of her, but we have an important mission. Therefore, I have to take her away. I hope you can understand."
Han Xiao restrained his expression and immediately narrowed his eyes.
Was he trying to snatch her away?
Was this a joke? It wasn't easy for him to nurture Aroshia into a capable cadre, and you want to snatch her away with just a few words? Did you not know what was going on?
So what if we're childhood sweethearts? This daddy is a descendant of the heavens!
Han Xiao's eyes flashed, and he said, "You should ask for Aroshia's opinion. Don't make the decision for her on your own."
The two of them looked at Aroshia, and a look of hesitation appeared on Aroshia's face.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
This scene made Han Xiao feel as though his parents were divorcing and waiting for his child to choose who to follow … Now that he thought about it, he felt that this scene was rather strange.
After thinking for three seconds, Aroshia stood beside Han Xiao and said to Risda, "Perhaps what you said is true, but I don't remember you. I only know that Black Star saved me … I won't go with you."
"You …" Risda was helpless.
If the other party was unwilling, what was the point of leaving?
There was nothing he could do about it. Since he could not convince her, he could only compromise. No matter what, he had to stay by Aroshia's side.
Risda said dejectedly, "I understand. I'll stay and accompany you until you recover your memories."
When Han Xiao heard that, he smiled inwardly. Because of her amnesia, Aroshia's memories were filled with him, and it was impossible for her to choose anyone else. He would definitely be in an invincible position … Wait a minute, why did he feel like he was taking advantage of her?
Shaking his head, Han Xiao shook his head and said, "Don't be happy too early. I haven't allowed you to stay. Unless you tell me the whole story, I might be able to help you."
Risda immediately fell into a dilemma. Although he was unable to bring Aroshia away, he did not have any prejudice against Han Xiao. After all, this was the person who saved Aroshia.
"Alright, I'll tell you. This matter started a long time ago …"
The three of them looked at each other and found a place to sit down, listening to Risda's explanation. As he narrated, Han Xiao gradually understood the context and finally understood Aroshia's origin.
A long time ago, a spaceship crashed on a desolate planet, and all the passengers died. Only the AI of the spaceship remained, following the captain's instructions, sending out distress signals to outer space time and time again. However, no one came. After a long time, this AI started to feel tired of the fruitless work, and an independent mind was born. He updated himself and changed the framework of his program, no longer being a tool that received orders — this AI became a lifeform.
After that, this AI lifeform controlled the wreckage of the spaceship and used the equipment on it to create simple robots. He began to explore the planet and excavate resources. After a long time, he built a factory and mass produced robots. All of them were under his control, and an empty base was slowly built on this desolate planet.
One day, this AI lifeform felt lonely. Thus, he created another AI lifeform according to his own program framework, simulating a different personality. This was the reproduction model of AI lifeforms. They did not need to mate and could reproduce by themselves.
The two AI lifeforms began to communicate, and gradually, they created more and more of their kind. These were the first batch of ancestors. They existed in the virtual world, but they could control the tools in the real world through their programs. Under the control of the AI lifeform, the robots tirelessly collected resources, and the assembly line of the factory was running 24 hours a day. Thus, the base slowly expanded, and its range grew larger and larger. In the end, it left the planet and started to build bases on other planets. The number of AI lifeforms also increased rapidly.
A million, ten million, over a hundred million …
Thus …
A glorious AI civilization was born!
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