dark moon

Chapter 426 Time is running out
"You have mentioned the issue of the destruction of the world for the second time." Feeling the trembling in the palm of his hand, Shuer simply took out his hand and half hugged Delia to his side, "We think this world is quite normal. Well, there’s nothing wrong except that your existence is slightly abnormal, so why are you worried about the destruction of the world?”

"We also think it's quite normal. Not only the home planet, but also other colonial planets with human existence and pioneer planets with only our mechanical bodies. The news sent back is that everything is normal, and it doesn't look like there is any crisis coming."

"Yeah, we think so too."

Shuer didn't feel that way at all. When he first arrived in this world, he was actually very happy to see the human society in another world, because the existence of human civilization meant that the end of the world would happen within the entire twisted void. , has not affected all the worlds. In this way, both Parvatiga and his hometown still have opportunities and time.

It's a pity that with the understanding of this world, the only luck left in Xiu Er's heart is getting thinner and thinner. Looking at the lingering lives of those human beings in the floating city, Xiu Er even once felt that the end of the world has already come. Appearing is the end of this world.

However, he soon discovered that he had made a mistake, a mistake that most humans would make. It is not necessarily that only a society composed of humans or humanoid creatures is called civilization. The so-called civilization is very inclusive, just like these mechanical humanoids. , of course they are not human beings, not even normal beings, but they are still part of the civilization of this world. Just because they have replaced humans, it cannot be said that the civilization of this world has gone to extinction, let alone that the world is going to perish.

As a result, the hope of luck that was about to disappear resurfaced again, so Shuer couldn't wait to learn as much as possible about the world, even risking his own risk to enter the territory of machines.

In fact, as early as when several people left the Floating City Research Institute, the task entrusted by the gods had been completed. Wei copied a lot of information. After a few days of sorting, it had been sorted into categories. Taking these materials back, the task It can be regarded as overachieving. If you want to ensure safety, everyone only needs to find a place to hide and wait for a month to return to Parvatiga.

However, on the one hand, they have not found an opportunity for promotion. If they go back now, the seven of them will probably regret it for the rest of their lives. On the other hand, they have seen with their own eyes the big crack that stretches across the sky behind Luna, and feel the terror and despair contained in it. , and then recalling the scene where the Lord of the Oasis has been wrestling with the Great Rift for hundreds of years without sleep, and recalling Lady Luna's unknown use of her body to suppress the Great Rift for thousands of years, Shuuer no longer doubts the speculation that the world will be destroyed.

His current thinking is very simple. Since the world has not been destroyed and civilization is still developing normally, well, maybe it is not normal at all, but at least it is still developing steadily, then there must be a reason to maintain it until now. Find this Reason, maybe it can take some of the pressure off Luna.Therefore, after obtaining the consent of his teammates, as long as there is an opportunity, he would rather sacrifice some safety to find this reason.

However, the first time he heard Maximilian mention that time was running out, Shuer already had an ominous premonition in his heart. However, in order to conceal his true purpose, he did not ask further questions until this second time. Milan directly said the key word of world destruction, and Shuer finally couldn't help but ask.

"Listen to what you mean, there are a lot of developed territories outside of the Brown Star, and there are still many human beings living. Even if the Brown Star is destroyed, civilization will not be greatly affected. I think it is connected to the destruction of the world anyway."

"However, this is the judgment of the Supreme Master Brain." Maximilian stared at the scenery outside and said expressionlessly, "The Supreme Master Brain's judgment has never been wrong, and there will be no mistakes in the future. Since the Supreme Master Brain said that time is running out, , then none of us will doubt it.”

"With all due respect, could you please tell me in detail what happened?"

"The Supreme Master Brain has not explicitly said anything about the destruction of the world. Everything is our understanding." Maximilian turned his head, not looking at Delia, but looked at Shuer and explained, "The Supreme Master Brain has always been at the top. He has little contact with us at the lower levels, and apart from handing over tasks, he rarely explains anything clearly to us."

"Haha, praise the Lord, praise the Holy Spirit." Shuer suddenly felt that Maximilian was so kind to him. Well, he was just in the same boat. "The source of the power of the gods is faith, and the soil for cultivating faith is mystery. Keep it mysterious and transcendent. It is the inevitable choice of every god."

"Actually, we all know that the Supreme Master Brain is real and is not a god in the traditional sense." Maximilian shook his head and said, "Perhaps after a long, long time, the Supreme Master Brain may become the god of this world, but at least not yet."

"But you do regard him as a god." Xiuer noticed that Maximilian's eyes were a little strange, and explained with a smile, "Don't look at me like that, maybe you have seen some stories about gods from the ancient legends of your world and taboos, but I want to tell you that many of those are wrong. Beings who have no godhood but concentrate their beliefs are called false gods. Indeed, gods do not like false gods, because they not only divide beliefs, but also do what they do. Because it often destroys the overall image of gods in the eyes of mortals. However, most gods are tolerant. Even in the same world, they often choose the principle of non-contact and non-interference with false gods, unless they do something excessive So, you don’t have to be surprised by my attitude, it’s normal, of course, being a god in the mortal world is not a good thing after all, and it will often lead to some very bad results, but this is also your own choice, from We in other worlds have no right to interfere.”

"Thank you very much." Maximilian leaned forward and said gratefully, "Although the Supreme Mastermind is not a god, he is our spiritual sustenance and the soul mentor of all machines and human beings. As our only belief. All our machines hope that one day he can become a real god, and all machines will become his disciples." "Not in the future."

"Huh?" Maximilian was stunned and looked at Xiure in confusion. In the past ten minutes of contact with Xiure, he had never heard him say such direct words.

"Your faith cannot produce the power of faith at all." This time Xiuer actually did not hide anything and said it bluntly, "Even if you believe in the Supreme Mastermind for millions of years, he will not be able to become a god."

"So that's it." Maximilian said a little sadly, "That's right, we are just machines, so naturally it is impossible..."

"It has nothing to do with this. Those humans don't have the power of faith. You are all the same." Shuer interrupted his self-mockery, "This is not normal, but I don't know the specific reason yet. I will tell you when I find the reason. , In addition, the topic has gone a bit far."

"Indeed, it's a bit far." Maximilian nodded and continued the topic just now, "Although the Supreme Master Brain rarely has contact with the lower levels, our several centers are among the few individuals who are qualified to communicate directly with the Master Brain. During the communication, , we can clearly feel the anxiety of the Supreme Mastermind."

"Huh?" Shuer raised his eyebrows, "Afraid?"

"Sorry, we are used to using humanoid adjectives. We may be anxious, but the Supreme Master Brain does not have anxious emotions. Maybe it should be described as a sense of urgency." Maximilian explained, "Our logic system can analyze Come out, all his judgments are based on the urgency of time, including the establishment of civilization models, the formulation of various plans, and even daily communications. We can read a serious sense of urgency from it. Not only us, but also other supreme The centers of the tower also have similar feelings, so everyone has regarded the time-limited and terrible disaster as a tacit fact."

"Well, after all, the Supreme Mastermind doesn't make mistakes."

"Yes, the Supreme Master Brain is always correct." Maximilian said seriously, "We have no doubt about his judgment, so we will do our best to cooperate with the Supreme Master Brain. Anyone who threatens the Supreme Master Brain is a machine. The enemy of the body."

"So, you made her parents into defective bodies?" From the beating of Delia's muscles and blood vessels, Xiure knew that she was almost out of control, so he took the initiative to ask on her behalf, "I thought about this later. Yes, since you brought it up on your own initiative, why not talk about it now? If possible, no matter what the outcome of the meeting is, I hope to allow Delia to meet her parents."

"Things about her parents..."

"Heh, it's hard to comment on the right and wrong of this matter. I understand this, and I think the child understands it himself." Xiu Er patted the girl's head, and Delia bit her lip with complicated eyes and said nothing. Fa, everyone has their own reasons and their own logic. From a mechanical point of view, they didn't do anything wrong. She really understands this truth, but because she understands it, her heart is in a mess.Xiuer sighed softly, "After all, she has a different position, so she didn't say anything from the beginning to the end. However, there are also your reasons why her parents left her forever. Why don't you let her see her parents again, just as an excuse?" Apologize to her life for the past few years."

"It's not a question of right or wrong, nor is it that we have no feelings. If possible, we don't mind letting her meet her parents." A wry smile appeared on the metal face, "But, we really do what Mr. Seure asked us to do. No. This matter is actually very complicated and involves many issues. I will explain it to you in detail after visiting the reincarnation ceremony and meeting several other centers."

"Ding", just as he said that, the elevator door slowly opened, and a unique smell of thunder and lightning energy floated in.

"Fortunately, the first step has not started yet." Maximilian pointed to the outside of the elevator and said, "This is the ninth floor. This and the eighth floor are places dedicated to the reincarnation ceremony."

(End of this chapter)