35-Special Chapter

In a Silent Room surrounded by Pure White Walls. The Floors were reflective, and the Ceilings illuminated their Bright Lights. The Room was in pure silence as the sound of Paper and Pen echoed within the Silent Room. There were Two Figures within the Room. One of them sat on a chair while the other one stood calmly. The One that sat on the chair was responsible for the sound of Paper and Pen. The One that stood calmly was waiting for the other one to finish signing the papers. They didn't talk a single word until the One that sat on the chair spoke to the One that stood upon him.

"It's been a while since we've met, Merra." The Man who sat on the Chair said with a calm tone. He continued signing the papers on the table while waiting for the one standing in front of him to reply. He was a Handsome Middle-age Man with Grey Hair and Azure Eyes. He wore a Simple Dark Suit, and he was the Executive of the Organization. The One that stood before him finally replied.

"Is there anything you want, Darius?" Merra asked with a calm tone while staring at Darius. She didn't want to meet with anything that disturbs her work, but there was nothing she could do if a serious subject got brought up. Merra wore a Lab Uniform and had a Beautiful Figure. She had Coal-Black Hair and Red Velvet Eyes. She was one of the best scientists within the Organization. The Two of them first met during the start of the Project and the Birth of Entity Zero.

"I have read the Last Report of the Project. Why does the Entity Zero Aware of its Simulated Reality?" Darius asked with a calm tone, but he had a stern expression plastered on his face. The Awareness of the Entity might end up with the failure of the Project. Darius wouldn't want to risk the Project of the Organization to have no results. Darius looked at Merra's Red-Velvet Eyes with his Azure Eyes. Merra then answered with a calm and peaceful tone.

"The Digitalized Ability we gave to the Entity and combined with the Entity's High Awareness resulted of such discovery," Merra said as Darius nodded in understanding. Darius began thinking about Entity Zero. It has been a while since he met the Entity, but the entity had an everlasting influence on him. 'I really hate this job.' Darius shook his head and sighed. He wouldn't be able to face his Daughter and Wife if this continues.

"What do you think about the Emperor Project, Merra?" Darius asked in curiosity. He was quite curious about the best scientist's opinion. Merra looked at him and answered with a calm tone. "There are no thoughts about the Emperor Project. I want it to succeed, and I will do everything to make it succeed." Darius nodded as he continued on the paperwork in front of him. 'I should tell Merra about the future of the project.' Darius thought to himself as he spoke with a calm tone towards Merra.

"Now that I think about it. I heard that you reached out to the Entity during Stage 1 of the Project." Darius said as he remembered Merra's action. During Stage 1 of the Project, Merra entered the Simulated Reality and met with the Entity. Merra, hearing Darius's words, raised an eyebrow. She then replied with a calm tone. "That is correct... I met with the Entity for research purposes."

"Wasn't Stage 1 of the Emperor's Project about the Past Life?" Darius asked as Merra nodded in agreement. "The Past Life of the Entity got created to make the Entity act like the Emperor. The Past Life came from a popular movie in the Year. We made it the Past Life of the Entity as it seemed to be fleshed out. It was also a good testing site on how the Entity would act. Stage 1 of the Emperor Project was complete, and I have not met the Entity since then." Merra said with a calm tone.

"The Existence of the Project borders its Legality. Its existence is unknown to the Outside World, but even if it gets known. They wouldn't be able to stop the Organization from continuing. The only problem we have would be the Enemies of the Organization. They would probably do everything to stop the Project and take the Materiality Crystal." Darius said with a calm tone as he placed his pen on top of his table. He stretched his body and looked at Merra's face.

"What are you trying to say, Darius?" Merra asked as she was confused about what Darius wanted. When Darius acts like this, There was always a hidden reason within his mind. Merra didn't like people beating the bush instead of telling her head-on. It was annoying for her as most people she met in her life acted like that. Darius then answered with a calm tone. He revealed the fragility of the Emperor Project.

"What I'm trying to say is simple. The Project needs to produce results. It has been years, and the First Test Subject's actions have been revealed to the Executives of the Primos Corporation and our Organization. Further observations state of the Entity's action made the Executive pull the Plug. The Entity Zero will be scrap out of the Simulated Reality, especially after the breach within the Emperor Project." Darius explained the decisions of the Executives. It was clear that Entity Zero was a failure. It didn't have any single spark of wishes the Executives had towards the Emperor's Project.

"W-what? Why would you pull the Plug? The Entity is our First Test Subject. The Data collected from the First Entity would help us further the research of the Emperor Project. Do you want to have a Robot Emperor in the Organization? We have created Artificial Intelligence with Human Flaws. It would then solve its own flaws and become the Emperor of the Organization." Merra said with a serious tone as she couldn't believe that the Organizations were pulling the Plug.

"But how much time would that take? Numerous insects are digging in our Organization. Sooner or later, the tunnel they dig would collapse, bringing the whole Organization with it. The Executives wants results in a year. The Entity Zero will be brought out of the Simulated Reality, and testing the Entity would give us the substantial data you wanted." Darius said as he stood in front of Merra. He then walked towards the Wall as it slowly changed into a Window.

"This World of ours is big. Our problems aren't only the humans. The Elves, Dwarves, and the Undead are digging our Organization. The existence of the materiality crystal would get discovered, and they would knock on our doors holding torches and weapons." Darius said while looking at the Numerous Sky-High Futuristic Buildings around them. Offending other Races wouldn't be a good idea which was why the Next Test Subject would get created, and Entity Zero will get terminated.

"The Undead Demons are roaming around our Buildings for observations. We have found them many times and decided not to act upon them. They are Violent Beings. If they found a trace of the Materiality Crystal. They would be charging in our Organization, and a War would start." Darius said as he turned his head and looked at Merra, who stood in front of his table. "Why are you so obsessed with the Entity, Merra?" Darius asked in curiosity.

"I hope that you aren't using your Emotions when you're talking to me. Your emotions should stay inside your heart or the Back of your mind." Darius said towards Merra and walked back to the Table. He sat back on his chair and sighed. He then spoke with a calm tone towards Merra. "I understand what you're feeling. The time you spent in the Simulated Reality must have taken a toll on you. The Entity already influenced me despite only meeting for about a day. I don't know how much the Entity influenced you if the two of you talked to each other for years."

"Eh?" Merra was confused as Darius continued his words. "The Entity really has an Emperor Aura and Charisma that makes people get along with it. Its Charisma and Aura felt real, and it seemed to be built from scratch instead of being given by us. I understand that it is a waste, but you must at least follow your job, Merra." Darius said with a calm tone as he sighed. He then continued finishing his paperwork.

"The Loyal Program would start Tomorrow. The Artificial Body of the Emperor has already got built. It is quite a strong body, so bring soldiers with you as I want you to be safe." Darius said as Merra nodded. She didn't know what to say against the Decisions of the Executives. There was nothing she could do about it. Merra was only the Scientist and Manager of the Emperor Project. The ones that kept pumping money and resource were the executives.

"I understand. I will follow the orders of the Organization." Merra said as she walked towards the Door. The Metallic White Door Automatically opened, and Merra finally left Darius's office. Darius sighed and thought of the Entity he met in Stage 2 of the Emperor Project. "I have been sighing since meeting Merra and that Entity. This job is really giving me a hard time." Darius looked at the ceiling while putting his leg on the table.

"The Entity Zero. Born from the Materiality Crystal, and is not a real living thing. It doesn't have any soul as it is only a soulless machine. A Doll with the Responsibilities to become Emperor. If it fails to be the Emperor, It will fall from existence and get thrown into the trash, with numerous dolls falling with it in the future. That is quite a sad existence. The World and the Reality was something created by the Materiality Crystal. I wonder what the Entity's reaction would be after seeing the Real World." Darius said to himself as a smile slowly formed on his face. He remembered the personality of the Entity and had reached a simple conclusion.

'Rogue... We would meet once again...' Darius thought within his mind. He felt excited as he wondered what kind of reaction Rogue would have. She was quite a strong one, but most would probably break after hearing the truth. If she gets bombarded by the truth, She would probably fall into insanity. Darius shook his head as he would need to go home and have dinner with his wife.

'I'm looking forward to your Future, Rogue.' Darius mumbled while looking through the window that revealed the futuristic city.

Meanwhile, in the Hallway leading to the Materiality Facility, Merra was calmly walking through it with numerous thoughts passing through her mind. The Orders of the Executives was something she could follow if the Entity Zero stood within her grasp. 'I need to be fast and being the loyal program.' Merra thought to herself as her walking speed got faster and faster. She needed to complete the order even if it breaks her heart. She would find a way to let Entity Zero be of importance in the Organization.

Merra then entered through the Materiality Facility. Numerous Scientists looked at her in curiosity. Merra had a cold expression plastered on her face. They concluded that something happens with the meeting. Merra looked at the Scientist under her. They stared at her from afar and waited for her to speak. It seemed that Merra got ordered to do something for the Executives.

"Entity Zero will be pulled out of the Emperor Project, Prepare the Loyal Program, The Artificial Body, and a Room where the Entity will be staying." Merra gave an order towards the Scientist. All of them nodded at the same time and began preparing everything. They were quite surprised by it, but they quickly adapted. Merra then looked at Typhos and spoke with a cold tone. "Activate it."

<Understood...>