Life [Part 13]

"Hey, Alex... How can I go upstairs? The bookshelf elevator is already up there!" Joe used telepathy with Alex.

"Just stand in front of the elevator and wait for the sensor there to detect your presence until the elevator goes down automatically."

"Wow, that's amazing, who made this elevator?"

"I made it," Violet said through telepathy as well.

At the moment, Joe Walker, Alex, and Violet are using telepathy on the same frequency. This connection allows them to communicate with each other in a community that Joe Walker unconsciously created in his subconscious mind.

"Eh? Alex, didn't you struggle to do telepathy with me and Violet at the same time?" Joe Walker asked, puzzled.

"No, we have successfully synchronized ourselves with you now. Our frequencies are aligned in the same type, making us equal, and I am no longer affected by your overwhelming energy," Alex replied.

"Frequency?" Joe Walker asked as he began to ascend with the bookshelf elevator.

"Yes, humans have limitations in receiving information on specific frequencies, whether it's in terms of hearing, sight, touch, or sensory perception. However, some individuals are born with the ability to surpass these limitations and access information that normal humans cannot."

"So, you mean I am one of them?"

"You are different. From the beginning, I couldn't even see your true form. Although your body has a physical form, your core, which contains your soul and memories, has no shape. You don't even need to use your sixth sense to communicate with us. Because from the start, you are not originally from this world. On the contrary, you adapted to the concept of this world."

"How can you be so sure, Alex?"

"It's just my wild theory. I like theorizing because I am a scientist. Theories are half of my soul. Without theories, new things cannot be created."

"Hmm, I see..." Joe Walker arrived and was now greeted by Alex and Violet who had been waiting for him.

"Why are you two still here?" Joe Walker asked, no longer needing telepathy.

"I already explained that we cannot leave our territory. Spiritual boundaries are absolute. We cannot cross them without assistance," Violet said.

"How can I elevate you to the highest level if you can't move away from this place?"

Alex confidently replied, "Do you think why we asked for your help?"

Time passed, and now Joe Walker, Alex, and Violet were approaching Alice and Maria, who were sitting together in their vehicle.

"So, you're using my body as a residence?" Joe Walker remarked.

"Well, you could say that, but don't worry, we cannot possess you. We are just borrowing your body to make it our residence, not to own it," Alex replied.

"I thought it would be difficult, but it seems I don't need to do anything."

"To be honest, if it weren't for you, this would be a bit of a problem. Because every second, your energy would be drained to keep us around you."

"So, it's because of my unlimited energy capacity?"

"Yes, I can't even see its limits. Just as I expected from an 'outer god' like you."

Joe Walker paused for a moment, then asked, "Alex, how do you know I am an 'outer god'?"

"Ah, it's from my research. I like to research everything, whether it's objects, history, theories, anything. That's how I found a history stating that an 'outer god' figure once descended to this world. Violet and I studied many things, using our logic to match every relevant detail and form theories based on our investigations," Alex suddenly looked at Violet.

"Wow!!! Alex, look at this! We can see the blue sky again!" Violet looked delighted as she flew away from Joe Walker and Alex.

Suddenly, Alex continued, "if I remember correctly, my life was filled with surprises and happiness. Having intelligence above average human, meeting Violet whom I love, blessed with two healthy children, and a prosperous life. I never expected my life to end because of my own creation," he looked sad.

Surprised, Joe Walker asked, "So, the robot I saw back then was your creation? Why did it attack you and Violet?"

"We only created its prototype, but it seems it was developed into something we didn't recognize. What we created was a robot to help humans! Not a tool to destroy humanity! What's the point of my existence if I end up almost causing the extinction of humankind?" Alex looked angry.

"It's not your fault, the robot was taken over, right?"

"No, it wasn't taken over, it was betrayal. Betrayal to the human race that they were supposed to protect."

"So, you intended for the prototype to be harmless?"

"No, I created it for war. Robots cannot betray from the start, but humans can betray each other. I don't know who betrayed, but I'm sure it's related to those at the lowest level."

"The lowest level?"

"Yes, conflicts among humans at the lowest level who feel discriminated against led to rebellion. It's not just in one tier, almost every tier like this experienced rebellion. And mostly due to the discrimination caused by envy."

"Envy in what aspect?"

Alex sighed as he was tired of recalling events from his life. Nevertheless, he answered Joe Walker's question briefly, "technology."

Joe Walker, having received the answer at that moment, fell silent. It was enough for him to understand, especially after witnessing firsthand the technological disparity between his current level and the lowest tier. The elevator with the bookshelf idea as a distraction, even the automatic sensor.

Shortly after, Joe Walker could clearly see Alice and Maria, who were eating something together, smiling and joking with each other.

Alice and Maria soon noticed Joe Walker from a distance and began waving their hands to call him.

At that moment, Joe Walker smiled and asked, "Alex, what do you think happiness is?"

"Happiness? It's the feeling you experience when you feel joy."

"Are you happy when you were alive?"

"Of course, why do you ask?"

"No, I'm just curious. Human Can feel happiness while alive? Or can happiness still be felt even when someone is not alive?"

"I am already dead, yet I can still feel happy."

"Hmm, then it seems my assumption was correct."

"Your assumption?"

"Yes, life has no meaning," Joe Walker said as he ran towards where Alice and Maria were.

Meanwhile, Alex, who was left behind, smiled and murmured, "Joe, life is something important even it's has no meaning. You will realize that when you experience death ."