Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 426 - 419: Investigation Task

Chapter 426: Chapter 419: Investigation Task

The three members of the Judgment Legion stared blankly at them, the difference between the two worlds made it hard for them to understand what Luo’er and his group were talking about. Just the terms ’artificial intelligence’ and ’program’ alone were enough to leave them dumbfounded.

However, they understood the words ’magic’ and ’god’, surprisingly, the Advance Team seemed to agree with their statements and also believed that the people of the Ancient States were creating a so-called ’god’.

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Hu Daoke stared blankly at Luo’er, asking with some disbelief.

"On Earth, there is a movie about AI controlling the world and destroying humanity called Terminator. In the movie, humans are destroyed by Skynet because of their high dependence on the Internet." After a pause, Tangmo continued, "But a movie is just a movie. Although we are currently dependent on the Internet and artificial intelligence, fundamentally, these things are still within our control. The only thing I’m worried about is whether the people of the Ancient States can really control the so-called ’god’ if they really create something similar to artificial intelligence?"

"What will happen if they can’t control it?" Hu Daoke asked blankly.

"If they can’t control it, there’s a high chance it will go out of control. Unlike Earth, the so-called Skynet can only interfere with the network world on Earth. If earthlings disconnect the network world from the real world, life may not be easy, but Skynet would not be able to harm them in any way. But Otherworld is different..." Luo’er explained.

"The magic in this world permeates the atmosphere and everyone is affected by magic. Imagine, if they create a sentient being that can survive purely on magic, then once this being starts to harbour hostility towards humans, how should they destroy it?" Luo’er pondered.

"Can’t they just ignore it? If that doesn’t work, then just banish it to an uninhabited place and let it fend for itself." Hu Daoke suggested.

"It’s not that simple. The nature of life is to proliferate and expand. Once this so-called ’god’ becomes conscious, it will inevitably follow its nature to reproduce and expand. And as its enemy, humans would definitely be its first target." Luo’er pointed out.

"Uh..." With Rohr and Tangmo playing off each other, they managed to stupefy Hu Daoke. Seeing the unpleasant expression on his face, Luo’er quickly reassured him, "Don’t worry, our speculations may not prove to be true. Besides, the people of the Ancient States have just entered the Industrial Age, I don’t see how they could master such advanced technology from the Information Age at this point."

Regardless, we will need to investigate the Ancient States. If they really do want to create a so-called ’god’, we must stop them at all costs. Earthlings, to this day, do not dare to entrust their lives fully to AI. Their train of thought is too advanced considering they are only in the Industrial Age." Tangmo said with a furrowed brow.

Kroel remained silent, watching them. Finally, he spoke, "Since you all feel the same way, let’s stick to the plan. We will depart three days from now, I hope everyone will be prepared."

"Mr. Kroel, the Advance Team is the core strength of our headquarters. This journey is long, so I hope you can ensure their safety." Wang Xu said to Kroel.

"Of course," Kroel nodded, his gaze swiftly sweeping over Tangmo twice before he continued with a smile, "We do not need the Advance Team to fight for us. This is the Judgement Legion’s battle, the Advance Team can simply be observers."

Wang Xu’s implication was clear. He was warning Kroel. The Advance Team was the gem of the headquarters. No accident should befall them, otherwise, it would disrupt the cooperation between headquarters and the Church Court.

His biggest fear was that the Judgement Legion would use the Advance Team as cannon fodder or cause troubles along the journey. Therefore, he decided to warn them in advance. After all, the Church Court was not united and only Pope’s warning could keep them in check.

"If there is nothing else, we will take our leave for now. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Wang Xu!" Kroel attempted to rise from his chair with a slight bow. His stout figure made standing up an exceedingly laborious task, to the point where he needed Dina’s assistance.

"Take care, I won’t see you out." Wang Xu didn’t make a move to stand but quietly watched them leave from his seat.

Stepping out of the conference room, Dina instinctively wrinkled her nose and sniffed around, muttering to herself, "Why is there a strange, unpleasant smell?"

After watching the three members of the Judgement Legion leave, Li Si swiftly shut the conference room’s door and stood guard at it.

After the guests had all left, the members of the Advance Team, including Wang Xu, relaxed considerably, and even their seating postures became more casual.

"All of you, listen up," Wang Xu pointed his index finger at them and said, "Your mission is merely to follow them on a trip to the Ancient States. Do not get involved in their battles, run immediately if there’s an attack, and only regroup with them when they assemble. Those guys love having a go at death in the southern parts for no apparent reason, don’t risk your lives for them."

"So we can just go with them, stand back and do nothing." Hu Daoke nodded, seeming satisfied with the plan.

"It should be fine. Your role is purely nominal. I have already warned Kroel, they should not consider you as combat troops." Wang Xu nodded in agreement.

"What about... the AI matter in Ancient States?" Luo’er asked hesitantly.

"Forget about that nonsense. They can’t do anything to us in the north no matter what they come up with. Let them do as they please, if it gets out of control, file a report and we’ll make a decision about it. Do not play the hero." Wang Xu waved off the question, sounding somewhat impatient.

The headquarters’ primary focus currently was the north. They had been operating there for more than three decades and still hadn’t managed to fully control it, there was hardly time to care about the south.

To the earthlings, the Ancient States had always been a marginal group, because they were far from the Otherworld Gate and bound tightly by the Church Court, making any extensive interaction with the earthlings difficult.

Currently, the focus of both headquarters and the CIA was entirely on the northern parts of the continent. There was absolutely no time or resources to consider the south. Although the people of the Ancient States wanted to contact the earthlings, their advances were met with indifference.

"Well, I have a request..." Luo’er said to him somewhat awkwardly.

Wang Xu looked at him and immediately understood what he wanted to say. The Ancient States bordered the Wood Elf Kingdom. Luo’er probably wanted to take this opportunity to go to the Wood Elf Kingdom to find his mother.

"Complete the mission first, then go. You don’t have to return with the members of the Judgement Legion. Just continue executing the long-term tasks arranged for you by the Otherworld Research Center." Wang Xu said.

"Thank you!" Luo’er nodded, looking excited.

"Once you’ve found your mom, remember to say hello for me!" Wang Xu said with a smile.

"I will!" Luo’er said happily.

Leaving the conference room, Tangmo kept his worry written all over his face. He seemed obviously concerned about the situation in the Ancient States.

"Sister Moumou, are you still worried about the AI issue?" Hu Daoke asked.

"Something doesn’t feel right to me. If they succeed, it might not just be the South that’s in trouble. The entire Otherworld continent might be in trouble." Tangmo said with a frown.

"But the boss also said it’s unlikely, didn’t he?" Hu Daoke asked.

"It’s unlikely because I only saw one blueprint. To completely verify it, I need more blueprints. The essence of a program is still calculation. As long as I can get enough data for calculations and deduction, I can know what their chances of success are." Tangmo responded.

Seeing her troubled look, Hu Daoke thought for a moment, then turned to Luo’er and asked: "So boss, should our task follow the instructor’s instructions, or..."

"Let’s make investigating the Ancient State’s Creating God Plan our main task!" Luo’er said after some thought.

"That’s more like it. Otherwise, we’d just be hang around, which sounds pretty boring." Cheng Ziang shrugged and commented.

"Thank you, Luo’er." Tangmo said gratefully.

"Eh, now that you mention it, once we get to Ilanadale we can meet the boss’s mom. If the boss is so handsome, his mom must be very beautiful!" Hu Daoke said after some thought.

"The academy should have a portrait of her." Luo’er responded.

"I’ve never seen it." Hu Daoke said, looking confused.

"Well, they must have locked it up." Luo’er said resignedly.

"I’ll be meeting Luo’er’s mom...meeting the parents!" Tangmo’s eyes twinkled with the realization, and her cheeks flushed.

"Hold on, it’s not certain yet, you should not..." Luo’er began to say.

"I’ll go pick out a pretty dress to wear when I meet the parents." Tangmo ignored him and ran off excitedly.

"I’ll also go..." Baiyue murmured and followed Tangmo with a downcast head.

"Those two..." Luo’er said, looking both amused and exasperated.

"You don’t understand. Getting the approval of parents pretty much means you’ve made it to base. Otherwise, why would they be so enthusiastic?" Cheng Ziang patted his shoulder and smiled.

"Why don’t you also change into different clothes and see if you can get my mom’s approval?" Luo’er looked at him and asked, sounding somewhat speechless.

"That sounds great; then I’ll go change!" Cheng Ziang said jokingly. He patted Luo’er’s shoulder and left.

"Hey, I’m going too." Hu Daoke from the side also chimed in.

"Enough is enough with you guys!" Luo’er couldn’t help but shout out loudly.

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