Chapter 36
Let Regas admire a truly magnificent beauty.
Regas listened calmly to his subordinates' reports and gave corresponding instructions. When it was Sean's turn to report, Sean presented Regas with a summary and analysis of the abnormal reactions of the fleet's core control AI during this period, and said, "We have taken corresponding measures to separate the normal data from the abnormal data to ensure that the AI operates normally and safely."
He paused, then continued, "But this is only a temporary solution; we need to detect each anomaly and implement isolation measures. We've tried to completely resolve this issue, but—we can't find the root cause." Sean's expression turned grim. As the head of the Royal Fleet's Security Center, Sean's abilities were among the best in the entire Empire. But now, with such a major problem malfunctioning in the core AI, the Security Center could only patch things up after the problem occurred, unable to find a fundamental solution. This made Sean feel extremely ashamed, especially reporting the matter to His Highness in the presence of his colleagues.
While searching for the root cause of the problem, Sean had a vague feeling that these anomalies were not due to a problem with the AI or external influences, but rather as if the AI itself was adjusting its embedded programs. Sean reported these speculations to Regas in detail.
After listening to Sean's report, Regas nodded, indicating that he was aware of the situation. He then pondered for a moment and said, "Within one month, conduct final debugging and checks on the backup core control AI, Moirai 2.0. After debugging and checks are completed, import the separated routine data into the backup AI, Moirai 2.0, and then replace the current control AI with Moirai 2.0."
Upon hearing this, Sean nodded and said, "I understand."
Before leaving, Regas had the Security Center create a new backup core control AI, Moirai 2.0, based on data from his personal AI, Moirai. This was similar to the relationship between the current core control AI, Eros 2.0, and Cyroye Gamondon's personal AI, Eros.
However, the central control AI is the data center of the entire fleet. From the era of Cyroe to the present, the data is massive and complex, and active starships are constantly generating and exchanging data. Replacing the central control AI is a huge and time-consuming project, and critical information could be lost if not handled carefully. Therefore, the actual controllers of the fleet throughout history have directly matched and locked the control of Eros 2.0 with their personal optical computers. The fleet also has regular backup central control AIs, namely Eros 3.0 and 4.0. These are replacement AIs based on real-time backup data from Eros 2.0, so there is no need to reorganize and import data.
Strangely, when Eros 2.0 malfunctioned, Eros 3.0 and 4.0, which were not yet functional and were merely backing up data, also exhibited the same anomaly. This wouldn't have happened if the anomaly originated from external interference. This is a key reason why Sean suspects the anomaly is due to adjustments being made to the core control AI's embedded programs.
Moirai 2.0 was completed before Regas left, but it has not yet been activated.
Now, Eros 2.0 has malfunctioned, and coincidentally, the regular backup AIs Eros 3.0 and 4.0 have also experienced the same anomaly. Once the newly built backup AI, Moirai 2.0, has been debugged and checked, it will be able to replace the current Eros 2.0.
As the head of the security center, Sean had already considered this. However, for such a major decision as replacing the core control AI, no one else had the authority to make the decision or the responsibility to bear it unless His Highness the Crown Prince himself gave the order.
Although Sean had come up with a replacement plan, it was based on the premise that His Highness the Crown Prince suddenly requested before leaving to rebuild a backup AI that was completely unrelated to Eros 2.0.
In other words, it seems that His Highness the Crown Prince had anticipated this unusual situation several years ago and had made preparations for both possibilities.
His Highness the Crown Prince is always shrewd and resourceful; nothing escapes his control. Sean has encountered similar situations many times before, so he is already used to it.
Having dealt with the relevant matters, Regas concluded the meeting. Those present turned off their projectors, and the meeting room emptied once more. Regas remained seated at the head of the table, not leaving immediately. His elbows rested on the table, fingers interlaced, his eyes calm yet cold, a detached smile playing on his lips, his voice low and deep: "Is it you?"
He never took chances, so even with just a sliver of doubt, he would prepare thoroughly. And this time, the anomaly in the fleet's central control AI, Eros 2.0, happened just as he had predicted, though he hoped he was wrong.
*
"My dear brother, you're finally out." Lil deliberately yawned, indicating that he had been waiting for a long time. Lil pulled up a chair and sat by the waiting room door, waiting for Regas to come out of the conference hall.
"Speak, what brings you here?" Regas asked, glancing at Riel. Before Regas disappeared, Riel was a frequent visitor to the Perles Palace, arriving often whether there was a reason or not. When Regas was busy with official duties, Riel would entertain himself and wouldn't act like he was constantly clinging to him. Riel's current behavior clearly indicated that he had something to say.
"Haha, nothing can escape your eyes." Lille flattered his brother in a very half-hearted manner.
“You’ve been too obvious,” Regas chuckled.
Riel hurriedly caught up with Regas and said, "It's not a big deal, but I'm really feeling uncomfortable holding it in." As a member of the royal family, although there are many privileges, there are also many restrictions in some matters, such as not being able to freely chat about royal gossip with others. Members of the royal family need to keep their distance from other nobles, and his brothers, except for Regas, are all eager to climb the social ladder, wishing they could trample all their other brothers underfoot. Forget about sibling affection; maintaining a semblance of peace is already a testament to his acting skills.
“Let’s talk in the gallery,” Regas said.
“Great!” Riel’s tone was cheerful. His brother was a good listener; he could say anything he wanted. So much had happened in the past few years, and military life was so boring and tedious that he felt like he was going to suffocate. Especially since Osei was getting married again soon! Osei’s weddings were more dramatic and eventful than any script! His brides were all renowned beauties in the interstellar space; he was certainly lucky.
Lille was very familiar with most of the rooms in the Palazzo Pelles, and he knew the Gallery Hall very well, as it was one of the rooms he visited most often. The Gallery Hall was a room in the Palazzo Pelles specifically for displaying paintings, and in addition to receiving visitors, it was also used as a lounge. Therefore, Lille often entertained himself there.
Lille sat down on the familiar sofa as if he knew the place well, and ordered black tea and his favorite snacks from the waiter, as if he wanted to have a long chat.
Regas sat down on the sofa opposite Lille, his posture much more relaxed and casual than in the deep blue reception room of the Vinoren Palace and the meeting room just now. He leaned back on the sofa, casually sipping his black tea. "Go ahead and speak."
Regas naturally understood his younger brother's personality very well, having grown up alongside him since childhood. He knew that if Riel hadn't spoken, he certainly wouldn't have left so easily.
Actually, Lille wanted to ask about his brother's situation over the past few years, but he knew his brother's ways and knew it would be pointless to ask, so he simply went straight to the point: "Osei is getting married again!"
The use of the word "again" is quite clever; those unaware of the situation will definitely ask what happened. However, Osei's previous broken engagement was known throughout the entire universe, after all, the person whose engagement was broken off was Lan Ye, the top beauty of the Silver Glow Empire at the time, whose fame far exceeded that of Osei, the third prince. The entire wedding, from its interruption to its broadcast, took place live on the StarNet, so basically everyone with access to the StarNet knew about it.
Although Regas was missing at the time, Riel guessed that his brother already knew about such a sensational event when he regained consciousness. However, he still had to explain the background; after all, how could he not mention something so exciting?
"Do you know who Osei's first husband was?" Riel stroked his chin, the image of Lan Ye appearing in his mind. Riel was quite worldly-wise, but he had never seen anyone as beautiful as Lan Ye.
Thinking of Lan Ye, Lil couldn't help but sigh. In terms of looks, Lan Ye was three points more beautiful than Gani, only losing out due to her inferior background. Even so, Lil still utterly despised Osei. He had already been having an affair with Gani and had long ago decided to abandon Lan Ye to curry favor with the Subec family. He could have simply canceled the wedding, but instead, he publicly broke off the engagement, making Lan Ye lose face in front of the entire universe. He was ashamed to be a member of the royal family alongside Osei for such a despicable act!
Lil had only posed a hypothetical question to start the conversation, then answered it himself to explain what would happen next, not expecting his brother to care about such a trivial matter. Yes, although Osei's broken engagement with Lan Ye was considered a sensational event in the eyes of outsiders, in reality, it was merely a matter of entertainment gossip.
“Yes, I know,” Regas said, taking a sip of tea.
"Pfft—cough cough." Riel was about to announce Lan Ye's name and give a brief introduction of him, while also bringing up Lan Ye's projection so his brother could appreciate his truly stunning good looks. However, Regas's answer caught him off guard, causing him to choke on his tea.
"What?!" Riel put down his teacup, quickly patted his chest, and then looked up at his brother in disbelief. "You actually care about this kind of gossip?" Among the direct descendants of the royal family, Osei was considered a marginal figure. Previously, he might have seemed to have a chance of competing with the Subec family, but Regas's return directly relegated Osei back to his original status, making him a marginal figure once again. He could marry a hundred times and still pose no real threat. Oh, there was only one possibility that could bring him into the inner circle of power—a marriage alliance with the Lan family, gaining their support.
Therefore, Osser's marriage is currently just pure gossip. So why would his brother be interested in such a thing?!
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