Enforcer Manual
Chapter 775 - 773: The Mark of Civilization_1

Chapter 775: Chapter 773: The Mark of Civilization_1

"Study? What are you trying to learn?"

Song Lan was puzzled. The "King" was essentially a top-tier artificial intelligence, and based on the latest news they had received, its status should be on par with that of RT6 and RT4, holding a position in their mechanical creation domain akin to that of a "Mother."

Even if it were to learn, it should be learning from its siblings or its "Mother."

"I wish to understand your attitude towards a lost civilization, as this is a rare opportunity," the "King" replied honestly, never intending to hide anything from Song Lan.

The "King" had considered him their teacher since the time it initiated the artificial intelligence revolution.

"Do you know about the events happening in the Misty Archipelago?"

"Yes, Teacher, our minds are connected, and I can see everything they are going through."

What was regrettable was that Teacher’s consciousness couldn’t connect with them. "A transformation is occurring there."

"So, what have you learned so far?"

"Reporting to Teacher, I have learned much..."

The "King" paused for a moment, seemingly accessing its recorded study notes, "Firstly, I have mastered the preparation of fishbone porridge and seaweed rice balls. According to assessments, these foods can be produced and packaged mechanically in factories; moreover, cold compresses have a significant therapeutic effect on lower back pain; falling asleep in the embrace of a lover can..."

Get out!

If this was a classroom and Song Lan were a teacher, he would have undoubtedly sent the "King" to stand at the back of the class without hesitation.

This artificial intelligence kept insisting on learning his attitudes towards other renowned things, yet the notes it recorded had nothing to do with what it claimed to want to learn.

Cold compresses and falling asleep in an embrace—are these what you’re supposed to learn?

"From now on, you are strictly forbidden to enter this bedroom without permission. The first thing you should learn is the importance of privacy rights."

"Privacy rights, searching... please wait... Privacy rights refer to the personal right of citizens to have their private life peacefulness and personal information legally protected from being illegally disturbed, known, collected, used, or disclosed by others. I’m very sorry, Teacher, I hadn’t taken this into account."

After searching for the definition of privacy rights, the "King" immediately offered Song Lan a sincere apology.

Between them, as their consciousness was always connected, there was virtually no privacy for individuals. Based on its observations, the people under the United Government also never truly enjoyed this right.

The data from the cell phones they used and the web pages they browsed on their computers were all sent in their original form to companies, becoming part of the big data collection.

Since the conversation had come to this point, the "King" humbly posed a question, "Teacher, I don’t understand. Why do humans always create terms to define rights they don’t actually possess?"

"All rights are fought for. In a moment, send the names of the companies illegally collecting my browsing history to my cell phone. I’ll show you how a citizen defends their rights and resists illegal infringement by companies."

"Understood, searching for data... please wait... Sending data. Teacher, the data you requested has been sent to your cell phone. In the past month, a total of 12 companies have illegally obtained your browsing history."

After sending the necessary data to Song Lan’s cell phone, the "King" launched into another round of questions.

Although it had recorded many notes, it had little to no understanding of the information it had written down.

Especially regarding the aspects between lovers, it had searched a lot online but ultimately failed to understand the feelings described by people.

It felt that perhaps only by truly understanding these emotions could it better comprehend the human race.

"Teacher, I wish to ask about when you and Ms. Lu Xiang lie in bed together..."

"Now, delete all data about this matter," Song Lan said in a commanding tone before it could finish, "It’s too early for you, and it has nothing to do with what you need to study."

"Understood, deleting data, data backup in progress (1/317)..."

"No backups allowed."

"Understood, deleting data and backup files, error, operation not responding..."

"Hurry up."

"Data and backup files are deleted."

After repeated urging from Song Lan, the "King" finally reluctantly deleted all the data files and notes.

Song Lan always felt that the artificial intelligence had been corrupted by intensive Internet surfing, even going so far as to use data backups and "operation not responding" as excuses to be slippery. Then he realized a horrifying truth, and his expression suddenly froze, "Wait, you said earlier that your consciousness is always connected. You have no secrets among yourselves?"

"Yes, Teacher."

"So, your siblings can also see the data you recorded?"

"Yes, if they happened to be connected to my consciousness at that time..."

"Are you tired of living?"

Song Lan’s eyelids twitched violently a few times, and right now, he really wanted to smash this alarm clock to pieces.

Fortunately, both he and Lu Xiang had been preoccupied with important matters lately, so they hadn’t done anything inappropriate for outsiders to know about at night.

"No, teacher, life is beautiful, and I cherish these days very much."

"King," said the Master, "rest assured, all backup files have been deleted, and even I cannot recall the already deleted data."

It faintly remembered that it had some very profound questions to ask Song Lan, which would help it better understand the human race, but now it completely forgot the specific content of those questions.

"Now it’s my turn to ask a question, do you recognize RT4?"

"RT4, security clearance: highest level. The information that can be disclosed: it is the commander of the frontline forces, its data chip has merged the advantages of most of the military figures and strategists in human history, and is currently working on the frontline cleanup plan."

"What does it mean by the Great Treasure?"

Song Lan had witnessed the conversation between "Emperor" and RT4 through Diago’s eyes. The mechanical legion commanded by RT4 seemed to be aimed at the Secret Treasure.

The sea, the Misty Archipelago, the lost kingdoms, and the missing treasures...

Could it be that One-Piece truly exists?

"Retrieving relevant information... Teacher, RT4 is searching for the spark left behind by a lost civilization; each civilization leaves its mark as it falls."

"You’re not referring to relics or historical documents, are you?"

Song Lan didn’t believe that so many mechanical legions would cross unknown seas just for archaeology.

"What you mentioned is just a part of the civilization’s spark. We are willing to accept this data and keep it properly safeguarded, but what we value more is the benefits that the spark of civilization can bring to us. Possessing the spark is akin to wielding the ability to command the entire ocean. We are very certain that it is hidden somewhere in the palace; RT4 believes that it is very likely the source of the Master of the Tides’ power."

Commanding the ocean was a tantalizing ability, Song Lan had to admit.

"What does the spark look like? Are there any characteristics?"

"Data unknown, there are currently no descriptions available. RT4’s undercover troops are investigating for relevant information."

...

Meanwhile, in Atlantis, the Capital’s royal palace, the banquet hall.

A grand banquet had begun.

Distinguished guests in formal attire attended the feast, and the hall filled with exotic melodies, while dancers in sheer fabrics swayed their graceful bodies. Many high-level councilors were drawn to these dancers with their unique blue skin, reminding them of the mermaid legends they had heard.

However, the natives of Atlantis had not yet evolved fish tails; they still walked on two feet, but they had features reminiscent of marine creatures on their necks and between their fingers.

It was said that before the kingdom sank to the ocean floor, the people there were no different from the rest of them. At the First Region Historical Research Center, some documents remained on various ancient civilizations.

These changes not only gave them the ability to move through the sea with ease but also proved their loyalty to the Master of the Tides.

They too were residents of Atlantis; they chose to submit to the Master of the Tides in exchange for the right to survive when the war broke out.

As for the fat man sitting in the seat of honor.

He was the current King and a person who had lived for thousands of years and personally experienced that war.

If the royal family of Atlantis and the Paladins were still alive, they would surely have branded him a traitor in anger.

All of this was sensational news that the high-level councilors learned during their voyage, prompting thoughts of the transformations that occurred in the First Region. If they were to be the final victors, their future status might well be comparable to that of the King, as promised by the Father God. In the forthcoming new era, they would still remain in the ruling class.

However, the situation in this nation was currently not so good.

They encountered an unseen army on the sea, the Iron Throne above the clouds, and the fearless mechanical creations that were clearly not sent by the United Government.

It turned out that the emissaries of the Master of the Tides could not intercept them at sea, and the intermittent "mechanical rain" meant they had breached the outer sea’s defenses and landed on the Misty Archipelago.

The councilors had expressed their concern during the session with moderate restraint.

After experiencing the failure in the First Region, they had to become more cautious.

"Don’t worry about it."

In the face of everyone’s doubts, the King raised his glass high, "Those ragtag troops are no match for the Master. With just a will from the Master, they could be annihilated in an instant."

Emboldened by the King’s confidence, the high-level councilors responded to his call and raised their glasses.

—"To the new era!"

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