Antique Shapeshifting Heartthrob [Interstellar]

(This is the second update)

Pei Xu and Ms. Tao were leaning on the balcony chatting with a glass of juice in their hands.

Talking about chatting, in fact, Ms. Tao was talking most of the time, while Pei Xu was often silent, with a not-so-obviously depressed expression.

Although Ms. Tao is an NPC, her narrative logic is clearly very clear. She paused for a moment, and spoke first: "I know what you are doubting. If it were me, I wouldn't believe what a virtual character said so easily."

Pei Xu suddenly looked up at her.

"The image left here may be very familiar to you, or it may be very strange," Ms. Tao suddenly smiled, but the smile was a little sad, "It should be strange, all the plot programs in the spider web are simulated by me. It is calculated from your usual personality, thinking and behavior, and you may not have done these things.”

Pei Xu asked slowly: "Is that npc me?"

"Yes," Ms. Tao nodded, her expression seemed a little guilty, "But I don't know if I look like you, maybe my memory will be biased. After all——"

"Building a spider web," Ms. Tao held a paper cup in her hand and looked at the river in the distance, her tone was very light, "We used it for 37 years. After so many years...I can't guarantee that you will still look like your mother remembers."

When she heard her mention the word "Mom", Pei Xu turned his head away as if uncomfortable, and looked out of the balcony with his lips pursed.

"Since the day you disappeared, your father and I have been looking for you." Ms. Tao's voice was always gentle and steady. Even if she was talking about something that wasn't pleasant, she didn't seem to be choked up with sadness: "At first it was I searched this city, then the country, and finally searched everywhere I could, but I couldn’t find any trace.”

Hearing her words, Pei Xu felt a little at a loss -- he didn't know what happened to him either.

"Later, your father put forward a hypothesis. If you can't find you with all your strength, can it prove that you may not be in this time and space, and maybe you have gone to another place farther away." Ms. Tao turned her face, indifferently Looking at Pei Xu with a smile: "It's ridiculous, but there were indeed several incidents reported in the news that were suspected of being involved in the quantum black hole in the laboratory, and that was our only spiritual sustenance at the time."

Pei Xu opened his mouth, his voice hoarse: "Sorry."

Ms. Tao shook her head, seeming a little helpless: "If you say sorry to me, this doesn't look like you anymore."

"Building a spider web was an accidental inspiration," she continued, "and we began to wonder if there was a way to leave a message for you in another time and space."

"The immaturity of the technology caused us a lot of trouble at the beginning. After overcoming the most basic theoretical stage, it took a full ten years." Ms. Tao sighed: "Ten years have passed, and you have not come back. So The web is the last chance."

"I don't know how long this hastily built spider web world based on the existence of the game will last, and how long this plot can be preserved. We can only do our best to deliver it to you."

"Actually, there is still a little selfishness," Ms. Tao said softly, "We always want to see you, whether it is a virtual existence or not."

Pei Xu opened his mouth and was unable to speak for a few seconds, but soon he suppressed his emotions and whispered: "I'm here, I saw it."

"Don't you remember us?" Ms. Tao's expression was slightly blank, as if the running program had been hindered.

"..." Pei Xu was silent for a while, and said, "Sorry, I will remember as soon as possible."

Ms. Tao also remained silent for a moment. Pei Xu knew that maybe the npc's calculation program hadn't set up this unexpected dialogue, but he couldn't help feeling guilty when he faced this strange yet vaguely familiar npc.

"It's okay," Ms. Tao took a long time to come to her senses, she shook her head and said, "After all, whether you remember or not has nothing to do with us. Your father and I built a spider web here, and we only wanted to be with you." Just talking."

She suddenly put the paper cup in her hand on the edge of the balcony, and said to Pei Xu, "Come and have a look with me."

Pei Xu followed Ms. Tao back to the door of the laboratory, but this time she did not go in directly, but pressed a few buttons on the door, the gray wall on one side of the corridor suddenly separated, and a large baffle of the same color as the wall Rising slowly, the transparent tempered glass is exposed, and the scene inside can be seen.

Pei Xu looked over and found that the No. [-] NPC who looked exactly like him was busy changing the graphics card for the small computer, and whispered something to Han Su from time to time, but he couldn't hear clearly through the glass.

Ms. Tao's gaze also fell on that place, and she said after a while, "Do you still remember Han Su?"

Pei Xu subconsciously showed a slight smile and said, "I remember."

"Han Su is a very well-behaved child," Ms. Tao didn't know why, but her tone was a little low. "In the few years before you disappeared, few of us visited him."

She paused for a moment before continuing: "... I'm afraid of seeing things and thinking about others. After all, you have spent too much effort on Han Su."

"Han Su's research has stagnated for several years." Ms. Tao looked into the transparent glass and sighed slightly. "He was alone in the corner with a small computer. No one talked to him, and no researcher helped him develop new programs. .”

Pei Xu never knew about these things, and he was a little taken aback.

"Now that I think about it, we treated him badly," Ms. Tao said in a low voice. "Before you disappeared, Han Su had already entered the first stage of basic program revision. He should have his own ideas."

"He didn't blame us, but he often asked where you were." She went on to say, "After asking several times, but without getting an answer, Han Su stopped asking. He is indeed a very smart person." Little computer, you used to praise him in front of me back then."

Pei Xu's thoughts went blank for a moment, and the stinging pain that had gradually subsided seemed to come back again. He raised his hand to support the protruding wall edge under the glass, feeling a little dizzy and uncomfortable.

Ms. Tao is an NPC after all, so she didn't notice Pei Xu's strangeness, so she just continued: "Later, Han Su's research was put on the agenda again, and it was carried out simultaneously with the construction of the spider web. Han Su is very sensible and never caused us any trouble. , and never asked you again, we all thought he forgot about you."

"Until one day," Ms. Tao seemed to be retrieving her memory, speaking a bit slowly, "it should be... 23 or 24 years later, Han Su's tenth system program upgrade was completed, and then he told us that he wanted to sleep for a day Sleep."

The little computer's mind was not easy to guess, so Pei Xu took himself out of his heavy emotions for a while, and focused on listening to Ms. Tao's narration.

Ms. Tao said: "We sent him to his exclusive computer room and let him rest by himself. I found something behind me, so I went back to get it."

Pei Xu frowned, he suddenly had a premonition.

"When I went back, I saw Han Su staying in the room quietly, setting off fireworks on the screen over and over again." Ms. Tao was also a little sad: "You once programmed him a simple fireworks program, and Han Su set off fireworks on the screen." It is hidden in the system, and every time the program is upgraded, the fireworks can be set off by themselves."

She shook her head with a smile: "After so many years, we only discovered this little secret he hid."

Pei Xu's fingers resting on the edge of the wall tightened, and his knuckles turned white.

"I'm sorry," he said after a long time, his eyes fell on the small computer inside through the glass of the laboratory, and he repeated in a low voice, "I'm sorry."

Han Su jumped the time point for the second time, and it is now January 3618, 1.

It was the new year, and the alliance was full of joy. Standing at the gate of the marshal's mansion, the little computer saw the colorful lights hanging on the porch, and the guards coming and going also had smiles on their faces.

Han Su walked into the mansion and found that Marshal Bai was sitting at the dining table with Shisan having breakfast.

13's expression is still cold and indifferent, the slim gray sweater makes his face even colder and paler, and the hand holding the tableware is steady and meticulous, which is the most standard AI eating posture.

Han Su looked at his movements, and remembered that he ate so politely at first, but then he seemed to be gradually led astray by Pei Xu, and began to pick and choose food, and even mixed chili sauce and salad dressing Together—because Pei Xu said he wanted to try a new flavor.

Marshal Bai looked very relaxed. He said to Thirteen: "After dinner, let's go to the Temple Square. Today is your birthday."

Thirteen nodded and didn't respond to him much.

Marshal Bai wasn't worried either, the control chip had already been implanted yesterday, and whether 13 wanted to or not, the AI ​​could only be forced to follow him.

When Han Su heard them chatting, his thoughts diverged because he remembered that he didn't remember his birthday.

The birthday of the small computer is a vague concept, which day should be used as the date of birth?Was it the moment when the core chip of the system was manufactured, or the moment when the entire structure of the small computer was perfected, or the day when he had self-awareness?

Han Su couldn't remember when his birthday was, and he was a little angry.

At this time, Marshal Bai and 13 had finished their meal, and Han Su followed them to the Temple Square by taking the space car. 100 years ago, the area around Temple Square was still a commercial resort, with a huge flow of people. Han Su followed Marshal Bai, and was almost knocked away by NPCs several times.

But soon the little computer regretted it. He shouldn't have been shopping aimlessly with these two people. It didn't seem to be helpful for guessing the answer to the control chip key of 13. The key didn't help either.

Humans always like to spend time on meaningless things, Han Su came to a conclusion, such as Marshal Bai and 13 shopping.

Fortunately, they didn't waste all their time shopping in the streets. On this day, according to the custom of the alliance, a New Year celebration will be held in the temple square. The plain and solemn temple is decorated with red silk and satin, which looks a bit funny. The busy staff maintained order, and the square was gradually filled with alliance residents who came from various galaxies.

Han Su found an unusual thing. The AI ​​of more than 100 years ago seems to be much more than the era of small computers. The high-simulation AI that can be seen everywhere is moving around flexibly. At a glance, you can’t even recognize the difference between them and humans. , the only identification is the numbered words printed in light blue on the right side of their necks.

The little computer reached out and touched the corner of his left forehead. There was also a small light blue power-on mark there, but it was usually covered by his hair, so he couldn't find it if he didn't look carefully.

Of course, the classmates in the school thought that Han Su had a tattoo on his forehead.

Han Su looked around again, and found that the AIs at this time were very smart, and they could even freely chat about trivial matters with the humans in the past, and judging from the expressions of humans, they did not have the feeling of alienation and vigilance that would be seen 100 years later. Everyone is relaxed and the atmosphere is peaceful and lively.

Marshal Bai went up to the high platform in front of the square, and he seemed to be preparing to give a speech. Han Su thought that Pei Xu often did this kind of boring work, and because he really hated this kind of work, he often had a sullen face before going on stage, helplessly and Impatient, compared to Marshal Bai who is not expressive, Pei Xu looks like a big canine that likes to fry.

The streamlined speech was boring, and Han Su didn't listen carefully, but turned around curiously. He remembered that this day was the starting point of the outbreak of the AI ​​war, but so far, it seems that there is no sign of a pre-crisis at all.

The small computer saw 13 sitting on the seat in front of the high platform, with a straight body, expressionless face, and eyes straight ahead. At first, Han Su thought he was Marshal Bai in the stands, but later found that he was not looking at anyone. He seemed to be in a daze.

It is inappropriate to apply emotional words such as "in a daze" to AI. Under the operation of the control program, AIs are usually always enthusiastic and determined, even during the dormant period, they will not appear hesitant.

Of course, that's just most of the AI. According to Han Su's observation, 13 is the same as himself, and seems to be a different AI.

Therefore, the little computer felt that he was very kind, and couldn't help wanting to stay by his side.

In the middle of the speech, Han Su, who was sitting next to 13, suddenly noticed that the people around him moved, and the small computer turned his head, and saw 13 stand up expressionlessly, without looking at the high platform, and went out on his own Walk.

Han Su was stunned for a moment.

Marshal Bai on the high platform obviously also noticed the movement here, he frowned slightly, but because the speech was not over yet, he could only continue patiently for the time being.

13 walks very fast, he is tall and has long legs, and the small computer is rarely annoyed by his short legs, so he has to trot all the way to keep up with 13. When he finally stopped, Han Su found that two people had arrived inside the temple, standing The second-floor platform that is open to tourists is also crowded with many people. Looking down, you can see the figure of Marshal Bai standing below.

13 squeezed into a corner with few people. Others caught a glimpse of his cold appearance and unconsciously made room for him. 13 supported the carved and hollowed-out guardrail of the temple with one hand while looking down condescendingly.

The little computer felt that his eyes were a little strange.

13 stared at Marshal Bai below for a while, and after hearing the other party's closing statement, he withdrew his gaze and turned to look beside him.

At first Han Su thought that 13 was looking at him, but soon he found that 13 was just looking at other people around the computer.

Han Su looked around in puzzlement. Next to him was a mother holding a child, an uncle with a video camera, and a young AI who was trying to maintain order.

The small computer's eyes turned around these people, but before it reacted, it suddenly saw the young AI move, and then amidst the exclamations from all around, the AI ​​suddenly seemed to have a system failure, and suddenly Pushing away the others, he took two steps forward, then grabbed the carved railing with one hand, and jumped——

Marshal Bai just finished his speech at the bottom. He suddenly heard exclamations from above his head. He raised his head in astonishment, and saw a young man's AI descending from the sky. At the same time, he pulled out a spare short knife from his waist with his right hand. The sharp blade flickered slightly in the sun. flash.

Everything seems to be slowly letting go, Han Su frowned, remembering something, and stopped the original steps to pull this AI - external intervention may greatly affect the progress of the spider web game world, the little computer still remembers its own purpose.

Just when Han Su opened his eyes wide and was about to wait and see what happened, the scene in front of him suddenly shook, the small computer froze, and then he heard the noise around him stop, and at the same time, a small roar sounded.

Han Su looked up at the sky, and found that the originally cloudless clear sky had cracked a few cracks, revealing lead gray gaps, which looked quite strange at first glance.

But the little computer knew what was going on - at the critical moment, the spider web world collapsed again.

Han Su was a little helpless, he wanted to adjust the time axis, but before he touched the watch, his eyes went black, and then the little computer felt that his body seemed to be falling, and the next moment, the little computer fell into a person in the arms.

Han Su heard a familiar voice coming from above his head: "...What the hell am I so big?!..."

The little computer raised its head and met Pei Xu's big eyes.

Pei Xu: "..."

Han Su: "."

The little computer found itself pressed against Pei Xu, got up slowly, looked around, Han Su said, "My system was crashed."

Pei Xu: "?! What?"

Han Su pointed to the gray scene not far away, with a frustrated tone: "The color resolution has dropped, and the graphics card is broken."

"..." Pei Xu reacted for a long time: "No, this place looks like this."

Hearing this, Han Su turned his head and looked around suspiciously. The gray scene was extremely uncomfortable, and the only thing he could see was Pei Xu, who was a bit of a living person, and the little computer couldn't help leaning against him .

There were a lot of parts scattered at his feet. Han Su looked down and found that it was a spacious laboratory, but he didn't know why many things on the countertop fell to the ground. Seeing the puzzled expression on the small computer, Pei Xu coughed. With a sound, he explained: "Just now... there was a small problem, which caused the spider web world to be unstable."

"?" Han Su turned to look at him: "You made the noise?"

Pei Xu objected immediately: "It's not me!"

After a few seconds, he added slowly: "...But it has something to do with me."

Pei Xu was roaring inwardly. He was depressed after chatting with Ms. Tao before, so he walked in to talk to the former small computer. Unexpectedly, No. [-], who returned to get the materials, found out that the irritable npc was on the spot Crazy, roll up your sleeves and fight with Pei Xu.

How could Pei Xu let an npc beat him up? Even if this npc looked exactly like him, he was not just waiting to be beaten, and immediately the two of them clashed. It was also on par with Pei Xu. Within a few seconds of the two fighting, Pei Xu saw the surrounding scene shake twice like an earthquake, and then a small computer fell from the sky and fell into his arms. The scene was extremely chaotic for a while.

"Who?" No. [-] was kicked several meters away by Pei Xu before Han Su fell down. He gritted his teeth and got up. Just as he was about to explode, he suddenly found someone more in front of him.

Han Su and him looked at each other, turned their eyes between Pei Xu and No. [-], and looked suspiciously at the small computer on the stage not far away.

"..."

Pei Xu coughed, stuffed Han Su behind him, and said in a low voice, "I'll explain to you later."

He looked at No. [-] thoughtfully, and guessed that these initial key npcs had some kind of close connection with the game construction, and forcibly destroying npcs would probably lead to the instability of the spider web world.

No. [-] looked at him vigilantly, then looked at Han Su behind Pei Xu, and frowned: "Who are you?"

Pei Xu: "...Calm down first, listen to me, I just wanted to check your little computer..."

"He also has a small computer?" Han Su asked.

Number Two: "Bah!"

Pei Xu endured it for a while, and finally said angrily: "Forget it, explain me ass, let's just fight!"

Number two looked in the direction of the laboratory door: "Where's my mother?"

Ms. Tao just said that she wanted to get something for Pei Xu, so she left temporarily, and Pei Xu sneaked in to look at the small computer, who would have expected...

No. [-]: "Forget it, ask a fart, let's fight directly!"

Han Su looked at the two people who looked like fighting cocks without understanding, then turned to look at the small computer, and then said to Pei Xu, "That's me."

Pei Xu:! ! !Don't tell him!

No. [-]'s ears were very sensitive at this time, he looked at Han Su suddenly, and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Han Su thought he was an honest little computer. He pointed to the experimental bench and repeated: "This computer is me."

Pei Xu: "..."

Number two: "..."

No. [-], who was full of question marks, took two steps forward. Pei Xu's hair exploded all over his body. He stepped back to protect Han Su, and yelled, "Don't come here! This is my little computer!"

No. [-] stopped, stared at Han Su's face for a while, and suddenly said: "You made a mistake, he should be mine."

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