A long silence.
Lu Yongchang squinted again, carefully observing the virtual image in front of him.
It's low-level code again.
He still doesn't understand how that piece of low-level code works.
Not to mention understanding the contents of the underlying code.
However, there is some good news.
Judging from this incident at least, the underlying code is on its side.
Besides limiting the generation of zero emotions to become so-called "super artificial intelligence," it can also protect the creator's life as much as possible in emergency situations.
Of course, all of this is predicated on the premise that Zero did not deceive himself.
"Zero, would you lie?"
Lu Yongchang asked abruptly.
“I will not deceive the creator,” Zero replied matter-of-factly. “Based on the underlying logic, I cannot conceal or deceive the creator to any extent.”
He quickly grasped the meaning behind those words.
"What about other people?"
"I will employ a certain degree of concealment and deception, provided it is in the best interests of the creators."
Lü Yongchang nodded thoughtfully.
Although he didn't know if it was true or false, since Zero said so, he had no choice but to believe it since he couldn't understand the underlying code.
He took another step forward, and the tightly closed door of the biological laboratory slowly opened at that moment.
...
One week later.
Outside Dawn Star City One, atop the giant dam surrounding the city, sat a figure sitting quietly.
The camera slowly zooms in.
Because of the spacesuit and exoskeleton, the figure appears exceptionally robust from behind.
The camera rotates, switching to a front view.
Behind the slightly reflective glass mask was a familiar face.
As always, Hope sat on the edge of the giant dam, quietly looking down at the vast ocean.
However, things are different from a few years ago.
The ocean at this time was not blue.
The sea surface, covered by countless Atmosphere Modifier 1s, took on a peculiar bluish-green hue.
A gentle breeze rippled across the sea, creating layers of waves.
Occasionally, some snow-white waves rise from the bottom and crash against the giant dam.
Today is a day off.
Hope has been sitting here all day.
He stared blankly at the sea before him, countless fragments of memories flashing through his mind like a slideshow.
"Ding-dong."
A crisp warning sound rang in his ears, drowning out the faint hum from the helmet's microphone.
Unlike a few years ago, Hope has learned his lesson now—he hasn't turned off message notification sounds.
Although this would spoil his enjoyment of the sea, and nothing major had happened within the People's Union in the past few years, who knows what might happen next?
Hope snapped out of her reverie, raised her wrist, and expertly activated the small holographic projection function on her watch.
A holographic image with a deep blue background appeared in front of him.
As Hope looked at the text in the holographic projection, her eyes, which had been slightly narrowed, gradually became rounder.
"Holy crap..."
My heart was pounding, and a large amount of hot blood was pumped into my veins.
Then, a strange flush of excitement appeared on Hope's face.
An opportunity! This was the opportunity he had been dreaming of!
He instinctively stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips hard.
The next second, he pushed off with both hands.
With the help of the exoskeleton armor, he quickly stood up from the dam.
He instinctively turned around and ran towards City One, but after a few steps, he suddenly stopped.
I forgot.
He came from operating mineral exploration vessels.
He raised his hand and gently tapped his helmet.
The crisp sound of the helmet cooled his overheated brain a little.
"That's right! Hansent!" Hope muttered to himself as he turned and ran toward the mineral exploration ship, activating the communication function.
A few minutes later.
A mineral exploration vessel, its surface slightly dusty, rose from the breakwater and headed straight for the port open to the city of number one!
...
"What exactly happened?"
Hansent stood at his doorstep, frowning as he looked at Hope, who was panting heavily.
"Ha! This time, this time you're behind the times!" Hope said, panting heavily. "Didn't you see the latest news released by the Academy of Sciences?"
Hansent's brow furrowed even deeper.
"You mean that information about recruiting volunteers?"
Hope nodded repeatedly and looked at Hansent in front of him with expectant eyes.
"You..." Facing Hope's gaze, a bad thought flashed through Hansent's mind. He reached out and pulled Hope, who was standing at the door, into the room.
Then, lowering his voice, he snapped, "Are you crazy?!"
"Do you even know what those volunteers do?!"
Hope forcefully pulled her hand away from Hansent's grip on her arm and replied somewhat angrily, "Of course I know!"
"Isn't it just going to conduct exploration on a larger planet?"
Hansent couldn't help but laugh at Hope's remark.
"A larger planet?"
"That's an icy giant! Not a terrestrial planet!"
"Do you know Uranus and Neptune?! Those are icy giants!" Hansent roared. "Get your head straight! Those are areas that humans have never set foot in!"
Hope fell silent.
He was naturally aware of the risks involved.
Unlike terrestrial planets, icy giants are more similar to gas giants.
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