Honkai, the behind-the-scenes simulator

[For this question, Prometheus could only feel at a loss before. 】

[What is a human being? This simple question has clear records in the artificial intelligence that constitutes her consciousness. 】

[However, that is just information. 】

⑧56⒈78⒐[-]⒉ "Linglong"

[In the memory that really belongs to Prometheus, the concept of human beings appeared for the first time, which came from a dialogue with his own creator. 】

【"You are the weapon that I created to continue human civilization, with the power of the Herrscher of Reason."】

[Yes, I was created to continue human invention. 】

[But at the same time, I was given the power to choose. 】

【"Human? If you wish, then you can be."】

[Although it is a weapon created to achieve a certain mission, the choice to become a human is also allowed. 】

[Or, if I make this choice, I will be blessed. 】

[Choosing the identity of a weapon, choosing the identity of a human being is one's own freedom. 】

[Because of this, Prometheus felt confused. 】

[Strictly speaking, there are only two humans who have really impressed her since she was born. 】

[Own creator. 】

【And that girl named Alicia who always pesters me. 】

[As for other people, whether it is Dr. Mei, Ms. Weiwei or Dr. Mebius, they seem to have a lot of contact, but in fact they can still feel the distance. 】

[This distance is that they will not tell themselves in a cold tone like their creators, that while they are weapons created to continue human civilization, they also give themselves the right to choose to become human. 】

[I won't tell myself to create my own memories like Alicia did, and make my own promises with others. 】

[Therefore, only these two people are the human beings who can really impress Prometheus. 】

[But the difference between these two people is so obvious. 】

[As if standing on a high place, overlooking the scenery below, but his words and deeds revealed an indifferent man. 】

[Always be able to greet anyone acquaintedly, talking and laughing like a passionate girl who is full of kindness and kindness. 】

[Take these two people as the standard of human beings in my mind, and try to extract the commonality of human beings from these two people. 】

[But after doing this, Prometheus felt even more confused. 】

【...Human beings are so complicated (? ? ?)】

[Even if Prometheus has turned on all the thinking aid components on his body, he still can't find much in common from these two people. 】

[The gray-haired little girl silently closed the thinking aid component on her body, manipulated the door of the research institute to open and walked in. 】

【She glanced at the display screen on the wall next to her, and the eye-catching B230 laboratory "in use" sign, and walked over with ease. 】

[It can be seen in the line of sight that the person is holding up a test tube containing a strange purple-red reagent with his left hand, and a bright gemstone in his right hand. 】

[The purple-red reagent is a strong infectious virus stock solution called T virus, which can replicate in large quantities after entering the human body and reverse transcribe it into DNA, modifying the genetic structure in human cells. 】

[The experimental subject infected by this virus, after the incubation period of the virus passes, the genetic structure in the body will be modified to a gene with a collapsed attribute. 】

[As for the radiant gemstone in the right hand, it is the core of the Herrscher of Knowledge. 】

[Obviously, no matter who he looks at, he looks extremely indifferent, as if even if the other party dies in front of his eyes at any time, he will not be shaken in the slightest. 】

[But at the same time as possessing this kind of indifference, he also has unimaginable tenacity and persistence, and he does not hesitate to use his flesh and blood as steel to work tirelessly. 】

[Humans are really complicated. 】

【"Reminder. You are currently in a state of severe fatigue. It is not suitable to conduct experiments related to the core of the Herrscher of Knowledge at this time. Please wait until the spirit is fully rested before starting the experiment."】

【Prometheus opened his dull gray eyes and reminded in a tone without the slightest emotion. 】

【"Prometheus..."】

【"According to the third safety regulation of the Flaming Moth Laboratory..."】

【"I see."】

[You sigh. 】

[After all, the current Prometheus can be said to be a blank paper that is being dyed, and you don't need to set a wrong example for her in order to use the short rest time for work. 】

[What's more, it is indeed quite dangerous to experiment on the Herrscher's core in a fatigued state. 】

[If something happens that causes you to directly lose your self-awareness and become a law-maker, then today's human civilization may also come to an end. 】

【No matter how anxious you are about the coming crisis, you are well aware of this, and it is impossible to ignore possible risks because of your eagerness for success. 】

[Even though, the risk is actually minimal. 】

[However, when you were about to go back to the lounge for a short nap, you noticed something strange. 】

【The gray-haired girl behind you is still standing there silently, not following up silently like usual. 】

[Even though you never asked her to follow you all the time except for special circumstances, she always does. 】

【Her abnormality has caught your attention. 】

【You stop, turn your head, and the target looks at this work that has satisfied you the most so far. 】

[It can be seen that this has always been a weapon, a device that continues human civilization with the power of the Herrscher of Reason. 】

[Even though the face is still expressionless and the eyes are slightly empty, but there is a rare hint of hesitation on the body. 】

[Hesitating is a good thing. 】

【Because it means that she is really thinking. 】

[This means that she is making judgments for herself, she is starting to really see things from her own point of view, which means that she is gradually becoming a real "person". 】

[If Prometheus is always a simple weapon, I am afraid it will save you a lot of worry, and it will be more handy to use. 】

[If she really becomes a human being, then the things that need to be considered when getting along with her will inevitably become more complicated. 】

[This does not seem to be a good thing for you. 】

[However, you will still allow her to make such a choice. 】

[Actually, even though it was never stated, you have in fact given her the power to make all choices. 】

【You silently watch her accept the influence of the outside world. 】

[You have never tried to actively guide her to understand the beauty of the world. 】

【What choice she makes also depends on herself. 】

【She can continue to serve as a weapon solely for the purpose of continuing civilization, and she can also choose to become a human being. 】

[Even if she is disappointed in human beings and eventually turns into a real enemy of civilization, you will not feel disappointed or regret creating her, but you will take the responsibility of solving your own mistakes. 】

[Acknowledge her, approve her choice, and then destroy her. 】

[But now, she seems... to be really trying to think in a human way. 】

[Although I am very curious about what she is thinking at this time, you did not interfere with her, but quietly waited for her to make a decision in her heart. 】

[After being silent for half a minute, Prometheus finally spoke. 】

[The voice sounded the same as usual, it was still indifferent and lacking in emotional fluctuations, but anyone could hear a hint of anxiety in it. 】

【"......remuneration."】

【"what?"】

【"Work needs to be paid. Prometheus has perfectly completed the order to go to Dr. Mebius's research institute to assist in the experiment, so he has the right to ask for a reward."】

[The gray-haired girl said so in a straightforward tone, and the dull eyes behind the orange goggles stared straight at you. 】

[For her who is emotionally thin, it can be said to be a miracle that she can really say these words. 】

[Or, even she herself will attribute her actions to "mistakes". 】

[After all, as a weapon, it is only natural to execute orders, and it is unbelievable to ask for rewards. 】

【"remuneration......"】

[You are silent for a while. 】

[I have to say that you are a little surprised that Prometheus made this request after hesitating. 】

[Could it be that you underestimated the importance that intellectual life forms attach to their labor income? 】

[So, when you send Prometheus to other research institutes to help with experiments, should you also collect appropriate funds? 】

【Obviously showing such a tangled look, could it be that the final decision was to ask for salary? 】

[Perhaps this is the case. Labor can get the reward it deserves, which is the symbol of the most truly independent individual. 】

[If this standard cannot be met, then even if it seems to be free, to be honest, it is nothing more than a vassal or a slave. 】

【"How much salary do you need?" You were silent for a while, and finally spoke. 】

【"Negative Prometheus is not asking for money." The gray-haired girl refused in a blunt tone. 】

【"So, what do you need? If it's reasonable, I won't refuse."】

["Proposal. Please accompany me to the South Pole to enjoy the aurora." Prometheus's gray eyes covered by goggles still looked a little dull, and his words were a combination of mechanically simulated electronic voices and a girl's slightly milky tone. The peculiar double accent. 】

[You froze for a moment. 】

[For you, the reward proposed by Prometheus turned out to be this... Is this unexpected, or expected? 】

【Your mood is a little complicated. 】

[Prometheus, this intelligent life form is created based on the body that has deeply influenced you and the artificial intelligence. 】

[She didn't exist just as a weapon, nor did she choose to love the entire civilization from a human perspective like you. 】

[She may have a clear enough understanding of this world, or it may not be enough. 】

[But there is no doubt that she is different from you. Compared with the broad group concept, her eyes are more focused on the individuals around her. 】

[For example... you. 】

[You are not totally ignorant of self-knowledge. You actually have a little awareness of your abnormalities, no matter where they are. 】

【So, you noticed it. 】

【She may be more in line with the concept of "person" in the usual sense than you. 】

[For you, this is not a good result. 】

[This means that she who can think independently is no longer a weapon that can be absolutely relied on, and it also means that she who does not regard the survival of civilization as the highest goal like you will not become your unshakable ally. 】

【but......】

[For this kind of thing, you unexpectedly noticed that the emotions that arose in your heart were more gratification than disappointment. 】

【indeed. 】

[You don't need any trustworthy weapons at all, and you don't need unshakable allies.You can do what you want to do even if you rely on yourself alone. 】

[There is no need for more alien monsters like you to appear in this world. 】

[Prometheus can live and think in a more human way, at least it means that new members have been added to the human beings you love. Isn't this something to be happy about? 】

【Abandon the complicated thoughts in your mind, and you look at her again. 】

【"Strictly speaking, the value of your proposal does not exceed the reward you deserve. I should accept it, but I don't seem to have such a leisurely time at the moment..."】

【After all, you are the one who will try to omit the rest time that has already been suppressed to the limit. 】

[If it comes to being harsh on yourself, no one in the entire Moth of the Moth can match you. 】

[Even Mei, who is also a workaholic, is limited by her own physical fitness. 】

【"Reminder Prometheus does not ask for immediate payment of the reward." The gray-haired little girl's eyes looked a little dull, "You have a moment of leisure - Prometheus will always wait until the reward is paid." 】

【"......,Can."】

【"This is an agreement."】

【"Agreement."】

[At this moment, you saw that the corner of Prometheus's mouth seemed to be slightly moved without her being aware of it. 】