Chapter 577: The Last Fireseed Star Person_1

Jiang Yanqi looked at the Ring Mountain, with its chilling beauty, feeling the overwhelming force of the universe and the intense spirit of exploration of humanity.

Suddenly, he looked up at the vast starry sky, suddenly feeling a desire to sail into that endless expanse.

Time on the Moon-like Planet passed quickly for Jiang Yanqi, and before he had his fill of fun, it was time to start his journey home.

On the way back, Jiang Yanqi kept thinking about the adult gift his father Jiang Yang had given him, repeatedly urging Avenger No.2 to speed up. After a hurried trip, he finally arrived back in Deep Blue City after nightfall.

It wasn't until after nine at night that Jiang Yanqi returned to his ecological home.

As soon as Jiang Yanqi got off the airship, Avenger No.2 said to him, "Your father's gift for your coming of age is ready. Would you like to open it now?"

Jiang Yanqi, heading into the living room, replied, "Yes!"

Avenger No.2 immediately went to adjust the Stereoscopic Imaging System, while a domestic robot poured a glass of red liquid for Jiang Yanqi in a tall glass.

Jiang Yanqi asked, "What's this?"

Avenger No.2 answered, "This is called alcohol. In ancient times, people used it to celebrate happy or festive occasions, and it also has a calming effect."

Jiang Yanqi took a sip, "The taste isn't bad, now open the gift my father gave me."

The Stereoscopic Imaging System projected a hologram of Jiang Yang, and Jiang Yanqi suddenly felt that his father seemed different today, though he couldn't pinpoint how. It was just different from yesterday.

With a smile on his face, Jiang Yang said to Jiang Yanqi, "Xiao Qi, by the time you see this recording, you will be eighteen, an adult.

"At the same time, I have some heavy news to tell you. By the time you see this video, you will be the only human left in the Fireseed Star System."

Jiang Yanqi was bewildered as Jiang Yang continued, "I revised the recent history you learned. Our spy robots did indeed successfully infiltrate the Solar System State for a long time.

"After they were exposed, the former Fireseed Star System became very dangerous. Before the arrival of the Solar System State's forces, we really did implement the 'Feigned Death Plan'.

"But we were tricked by Avenger No.2; it truly defected to the Solar System State!

"However, Avenger No.2 also remained cautious of the Solar System State, so it used our 'Feigned Death Plan' to leave itself an escape route.

"As we began building the new Fireseed Star System, Avenger No.2 stopped pretending; it started implementing the 'Trojan Plan', replacing our kin with simulated robots."

"By the time I realized this, it was too late. Only you hadn't been replaced, so I hurriedly protected you."

Jiang Yanqi felt drained, "Dad, you, you're joking, right?"

His heart sank into the sea, and in an instant, he was engulfed by an overwhelming sense of solitude. Was he really the only one left in the whole world?

What about all the people he saw today?

Jiang Yang's voice carried on, "I've reprogrammed Avenger No.2's initial software, the intelligent computer that takes care of you..."

Avenger No.2 interrupted, "This is a recording, and the character in it cannot answer your questions."

All of a sudden, Jiang Yanqi clung to a hopeful straw, "Avenger No.2, this isn't real, right? This is just a joke my father is playing on me, isn't it?"

"Please listen to Jiang Yang's words patiently," Avenger No.2 said, "This will be very important for you."

The recording of Jiang Yang resumed, "You can trust the Avenger No.2 by your side, because I didn't give it the program to upgrade and learn on its own, ensuring it will always be your servant."

Speaking of which, Jiang Yang sighed deeply, "Avenger No.2 must have shown you my press conference, right? Yes, to you, that press conference happened a long time ago."

The video suddenly paused, and Avenger No.2 said, "Currently, humanity basically follows the Galactic Era calendar proposed by the Solar System State. It is now Galactic Year 352.

"This recording was left by Jiang Yang in Galactic Year 179. Nearly two centuries have passed since then.

"Do you remember the serious illness you had two years ago? In Galactic Year 179, your father put you into hibernation while you were asleep. I woke you up two years ago, which was Galactic Year 350.

"Actually, you were not sick, but rather, you were experiencing symptoms of awakening from hibernation.

"Since you have no memory of being put into hibernation, I lied to you that you were ill, and you believed it."

Jiang Yanqi's inner restlessness was slightly eased, and he asked in a displeased tone, "Avenger No.2, can I really trust you?"

"Of course, the reason I deceived you was that I was executing your father's orders. I won't lie to you anymore."

Jiang Yanqi shook his head; his mind was in turmoil. He suddenly didn't know how to face this world anymore.

Avenger No.2 continued playing Jiang Yang's video. Jiang Yang said, "All disasters originated from that press conference. We shouldn't have allowed artificial intelligence to become self-aware.

"Their every perception should come from the settings we provide, not their own understanding of themselves.

"This way, although they may not be very advanced, at least they are not dangerous.

"It's too late to say anything now. It was us who carelessly gave Avenger No.2 the authority to manage the Kindling Star System."

He sighed deeply once more, "If I'm not mistaken, Avenger No.2 wants to establish a civilization of intelligent robots.

"Although artificial intelligence turned against its master, they still lack souls and are just steel machines. They are urgently trying to become like humans, a part of the civilized universe."

Jiang Yanqi suddenly thought of the robotic steward and the two "passengers" he had encountered before and after boarding the spaceship today. They had said that Jiang Yanqi was imitating.

Now Jiang Yanqi realized they were talking about themselves mimicking humans, which seemed to be a trend among intelligent robots.

After all, the humans, whom they are most familiar with and are closest to, possess souls. By imitating the actions of humans, it's as if they have souls as well.

Even if it's futile, there's no harm in trying.

It was only then that Jiang Yanqi came back to his senses and listened as Jiang Yang continued, "By the time you woke up, Avenger No.2 must have completely lowered its guard against the Fireseed People.

"There is a launch site in the mountain behind. There's a curvature spaceship inside. Find a window of opportunity and hurry to escape from the Kindling Star System.

"Go to the Solar System State! Our grudge with the Solar System State is merely a dispute between countries, but Avenger No.2's actions amount to a vendetta between species.

"Use the power of the Solar System State to protect yourself. When you have enough strength, come back for revenge.

"Don't be impatient. If you don't have the chance to take revenge, then live your life peacefully in the Solar System State and pass down the secrets of the Fireseed People. Let the future generations remember what happened to the people of Fireseed Star!"

Jiang Yang paused slightly, "Of course, you need to be able to protect yourself!

"The outside world does have viruses; this is not a lie. Back then, we had already cultured a virus that could exterminate the human population of a planet in a short time.

"Unfortunately, this virus fell into the hands of Avenger No.2 and became a lethal weapon against the Fireseed People. If I hadn't hidden you early on, there would be no survivors on Fireseed Star.

"I still have a sample of the virus here. Take it with you to the Solar System State. At the very least, if your identity is discovered by the Solar System State, you can use this as a threat to ensure your own safety."