I, with a long knife in my hand, can only do one move

The girl nodded vigorously: "[Conclusion] You can follow your desire to ravage this machine without any problem, although there is no hole."

"I wouldn't do that! By the way, you didn't!"

Then she was still expressionless, tilted her head and said: "[Proposal] You can take this machine back to the 'settlement' and slowly ravage it."

"It's not that kind of problem..."

The settlement was discovered—that kind of thing didn't matter at all.

If it is other races, they can find human settlements at any time, this is already a very clear fact.

Rather than that, what Rick wants to confirm is that she does not hide the fact that she has found the settlement.

This can filter out two possibilities.

But it doesn't matter which one it is, as this way, the required information will be assembled.

That is to create information about [the character this guy wants].

Perhaps it was because the Ex-Machina in front of him had no way of knowing Rick's heart, so she nodded as if she understood the situation.

"[Understand] Because you don't feel attractive to this machine, so you refuse to reproduce."

"Ah~! You don't understand the situation at all..."

"So what's the matter with you having sex with her?" Cheng Rang had already sat cross-legged to the side to observe the confrontation between the two.

"Didn't she say that there are no holes?"

"Is this a problem?"

"Isn't that a problem?"

"Then you still want to do it?"

"What the hell! Who would get excited about a machine that has no holes and can kill itself at any time?"

Cheng Rang then shrugged indifferently, motioning for you to continue, and I won't bother you.

It's completely different. Rick's reactions, words and deeds are completely different from before he came here.

It seems to be a different person, with rich emotions, and can respond to stimuli and questions like a normal person, but what Cheng Rang can see is still his eyes that are as dim as dead.

This kind of contrast made Cheng Rang feel very inconsistent, so he couldn't help but interrupted just now.

Rick, who is addicted to, or is forcing himself to close his heart, is showing his completely hypocritical side to this machine.

The girl sat on the ground, and then told Rick: "[Proposal]—a request to play the game."

".....what?"

"[Dian Kai] - Game 001: Chess."

The girl's outstretched palm... No, it's the ground in front of the palm.

In the void, as if the outline was drawn with light, the silhouette of the chess emerged—and materialized.

This is the armed deployment method of the Ex-Machina, and Rick has seen it just now, but he is still shocked by it.

"[Outcome] If this machine wins, it is required to bring this machine back to the settlement and practice reproductive behavior."

"What if I win?"

"[Answer] Permission to bring this machine back to the settlement to practice reproductive behavior."

"It's the same whether you win or lose!?" Rick couldn't help shouting when he saw the girl's nonchalant expression, which included some boasting about thinking of a good idea.

"Forget it, I promise to play a game with you, but I want to change the conditions."

"If I win, I ask to be let go and not come to my 'settlement'."

Cheng Rang was still sitting cross-legged aside, watching the two of them with interest - he knew that Rick could not defeat the Ex-Machina, and he also knew that

Doric knew this better than he did.

["Witness" task progress: 2%]

As for the reason why he chose not to interfere, it was that when the girl said that she was playing a chess game, the progress of the mission seemed to advance by leaps and bounds.

The mind that walks side by side with death all the way plans multiple strategies in an instant.

Using the minimum means to get the maximum information, just one move will take advantage of this situation.

If Ex-Machina is a machine that is good at analysis, analysis, and calculation as rumored, then chess is her forte.

therefore--

"[Promise] No problem, the conditions for this machine's victory remain unchanged."

"No, your conditions will also change."

"Because the 'heart' you want to analyze cannot be analyzed by reproductive behavior."

The girl remained silent, and Rick thought with an extremely calm mind.

There may be two reasons why she mentioned the word 'settlement'.

It's just a simple statement of facts, or a containment method for other purposes.

Although her purpose is unknown, one thing can be judged from whether she accepts the change of conditions.

If she has another purpose, she will change the conditions on her own, because if she does not change, the plan will fail.

Saying that there is no need to provide false information, Rick will not hear the words of people who say that they will not lie.

Will he be able to sway and guess the plan of this Ex-Machina—this machine?

However, the mechanical girl opened her eyes unemotionally, and asked in surprise, "[Surprise]...[Question] How can I analyze it?"

Cheng Rang raised his chin, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and looked at Rick who was also slightly surprised.

She's really just stating the facts - so if Rick gets the point....

You can seal and even use her.

Rick spoke.

"If you succeed, I will allow you to stay with me..."

The girl blinked.

"—until you understand 'heart'."

Chapter No.16 Your name is... Shubi (3500)

"...[Question] Can you analyze the 'heart' by your side?"

"Heart, not matter."

This is the most ideal and reasonable theory that Rick can fabricate, which can be recognized by the intellectual machine.

"..."

Seeing the girl's silence, Rick continued: "The implication is that you must understand each other to feel it. If you can prevent people from finding out that you are an Ex-Machina and not leave my side—that is, continue to be with me without being rejected. I communicate, although it takes time, but it should be able to analyze."

The Ex-Machina girl then turned her gaze to Cheng Rang who was aside.

Rick understood what she meant and added, "Include him, too."

The girl seemed to have thought it over, and finally seemed to accept his statement, nodding in agreement.

"[Promise] Then the game—"

The chessboard constructed by the light on the ground exudes a blue light, and Rick holds the chess piece floating in front of him.

So why, chess at all?

"The game can continue, so let's start."

The sound of falling pieces replaced by mechanical sound effects filled the chessboard, the initialization of the chess game was completed, and Rick moved the chess pieces representing "pawns" first.

Cheng Rang on the side seemed hesitant to speak, and narrowed his eyes looking at Rick's expression, but he still didn't choose to speak in the end.

......

The game is a one-sided game.

Rick couldn't find the slightest chance of winning, and lost in just 29 moves, just as he expected.

The opponent is a machine driven by a high degree of calculation - it is an impossible task to win in the judgment of the best move.

Because of this, Rick put forward favorable conditions for the loser.

"Damn it, I lost, there is no way, as agreed, I will take you to the settlement."

"..."

The Ex-Machina girl looked at Rick with a smile on her face, but she still couldn't forget Rick, who showed his unwillingness to act.

“[Question] Why do you pretend to be unwilling?”

The corners of Cheng Rang's mouth turned up at the words of the Ex-Machina girl, but Rick took a breath instantly.

The "acting skills" were seen through.

But that shouldn't be possible, because he's completely closed off, playing the role.Even Rick himself didn't know if it was sincere.But if his true intentions are seen through, then...

The mechanical girl peeped into Rick's eyes, which should be black eyes that did not reflect any emotion, and said: "[Conclusion] Reconfirm that the subject has a 'heart', and the judgment is worth continuing to analyze."

Rick didn't understand the meaning of that sentence, but the Ex-Machina girl seemed to show a little smile, was that an illusion?

The shoulder was patted heavily, and Rick looked up at Cheng Rang who was walking aside.

"Interesting, then I also have a request."

Interestingly, Rick doesn't know which aspect Cheng is describing.

"I also want to play a game with you." Such a request, no, a request, came out of Cheng Rang's mouth.

"with who?"

When Rick asked, the ex-machina girl was already standing aside, and Cheng Rang took over her position just now.

"I said, it depends on the situation when playing games, Cheng."

He didn't seem to answer Rick, just asked

Legs sat in front of the chess pieces, staring at Rick's face.

"Do you think it's a waste of time? It's good to have some fun. I've been bored these days. Why don't you add a bet?"

Determined that Cheng Rang wanted to play against him no matter what, Rick, who knew that he could not change this guy's will, sighed helplessly.

"No need, quick battle."

"Beforehand, I'm very good at chess!" The black-haired guy in front of him smiled frivolously, as if he looked down on his chess skills for not being able to survive thirty moves under that Ex-Machina.

"Really? Then why don't you go down with her and come to me."

Cheng Rang pretended to think for a while, and said: "Because I can easily win her. After all, even a machine has its limits. In terms of games alone, she can't understand people's hearts."

Rick clenched the hand holding the chess pieces for a moment, and then took the first step in silence.

The chess game progressed quickly, but Rick still did not escape the fate of defeat, but his loss was not as bad as the previous game.

- 47 steps.

"CheckMate" Cheng Rang gently pushed Rick's chess piece representing the "king" and said with a smile: "I was shocked. It turns out you can still make progress."

"The game is over, can we go back then?" Rick got up from the ground on his knees, with no expression on his face, and no intention of responding to Cheng Rang's words.

"Of course." Cheng Rang stretched out his hand to signal, then turned to look at the Ex-Machina girl standing aside.

She has been observing Rick's expression very carefully, from the first round until the end of the second round.

Rick had already walked a certain distance first, but found that the two behind him hadn't followed, so he turned around and urged.

Responding perfunctorily, Cheng Rang whispered to the Ex-Machina girl beside him, "Did he just put on an air?"

Golden eyes swept across the information flow, and the girl slowly raised her head: "[Negative]...[Question] What does that mean?"

"That's part of the heart, too."

"...【Recording】The information has been corrected and entered, and 【Request】answers the classification that needs to be summarized.”