Chapter 41 Labor (The end of the previous chapter was written as "Happy", it has been revised!)

In the center of the galaxy, near the dying star.

The scientific research ship has entered the capture range of the entrance to the hyperspace channel. This is the gap between the channel and reality. From a macro perspective, it is a higher and deeper dimension than the one it entered before.

Objects located inside the waterway cannot be disturbed by the outside world. They are temporarily safe, and everyone's worries have been relieved.

In the cockpit of the scientific research ship, this is the strongest place on the starship and the least damaged place. The huge space could originally accommodate an entire scientific research team, but now, there are only two living creatures that can move.

The joysticks on the passenger seat were unattended and moved on their own. Zuo Wu, who was doing nothing, regretted that the faint smell of blood in his mouth was about to dissipate and he could not keep it longer.

In the main driver's seat, the petite AI had a sad face.

After a long time, it muttered as if giving up: "It is said that you humans can use your expressions to make others empathize with you. Why have I been showing off here for so long and no one cares about me? Don't you think so, Mr. Captain?"

"I'm the captain?"

"If not you, who else?" AI rolled his eyes: "Levina is your maid, Ai Shanshan depends on you to make decisions. Of course, if you are willing to recall that I am the leader of the colonial star, I will too

Very happy."

Zuo Wu shrugged: "Okay, so why are you frowning?"

"I'm worried that our starship is too damaged and may not be able to survive in the hyperspace channel," the AI ​​breathed: "Have you noticed? The air is still leaking out. If it weren't for the starship's backup engine,

Keep creating oxygen, I think you will all suffocate to death."

It's really serious. In order to rush for time when the chief arrived here, the random deceleration caused damage to the ship's hull, and the gravity turbulence set off by the angel made it even worse.

"Then let's go back?"

"How is that possible?!"

The AI ​​rolled its eyes. It had been observing the situation on the colonial star. After the angel disappeared, the spread of the golden light slowed down a little, but there was no sign of extinguishing at all.

Zuo Wu spread his hands: "By the way, since I can't go back, I might as well think of something happy. For example... tell me what this starship is like?"

The AI ​​nodded, and its expression immediately turned nasty: "We've made a lot of money this time! Tech Hunter's starship is full of treasures, and it has seventy or eighty types of engine backups. It can be safe in any strange environment.

Sailing! It’s just too pragmatic and not aesthetically pleasing. It doesn’t even have a few air conditioners, otherwise the starship workers wouldn’t all be freezing to death.”

"...Ah this." Zuo Wu had just learned that there were workers on the starship: "Are the workers on the starship still flesh and blood creatures? I thought they had all been mechanized long ago."

"This chief has probably dug too many graves and has seen many ruins of civilizations that were destroyed due to out-of-control servitors, so his trust in machines is quite limited." AI pointed at his immature face: "If it weren't for the chief and

We don’t have much contact with our nomadic neighbor, otherwise, she would have captured some Tiyanki to use as the main body of the starship,”

"Don't worry, I've packed the body. It's up to you whether you want to burn it, throw it away or sell it later. The psychic residue has also been cleaned up. It won't be haunted."

AI casually dropped the topic: "I think we can't sail in the hyperspace channel for too long at a time. It's best to have a rest in this nearby safe galaxy. If we can't contact the Earth Alliance, we can only repair the star on the spot."

The ship’s gone.”

"Oh." Zuo Wu couldn't interrupt.

"But there is another problem," AI knocked on the starship control panel: "It is obviously not enough to rely on the self-healing function of the starship for maintenance work. We still have to find some workers, who must be obedient and obey management. Servants also

It’s okay to do physical labor, do you have any clues?”

The AI ​​injected into the chief's body was a pure program, and the massive data originally used for colony management was not brought out at all. Otherwise, there would be countless designs for practical servitors.

Zuo Wu opened his mouth, what a coincidence, he really did.

Now, the scientific research ship is infinitely close to the pulsar in the center of the galaxy. Zuo Wu naturally recalled the sight of its light shining in the eyes of a certain illegal insect queen.

At that time, he promised to record the queen's genetic information and clone her when the conditions were right, but he didn't expect that now would be his chance.

Moreover, if the Stru worms want to reproduce, they must rely on the flesh and blood of living creatures as a breeding ground. Isn't this a coincidence? Didn't the starship just happen to have the corpses of a group of unlucky workers?

But... what attitude should we use towards the new-born bugs? Should we treat slaves like a master, an employer towards employees, or... like daughters?

Zuo Wu pondered, by the way, the illegal queen's ambition during her lifetime was to resist the colonies after all. Maybe the gene of pursuing freedom has been engraved in their bones. If they are treated as slaves or employees, sooner or later they will part ways, which will only add to the sadness.

But when you become a daughter, isn’t it different?

Sooner or later, a daughter will rebel and fly away. But as an old father, he will never consider this kind of thing as betrayal. On the contrary, he will only feel a faint sense of relief, right?

Insect daughter? So... great!

Great joy began to fill Zuo Wu's heart. He jumped up from the command ship and happily wanted to discuss it with Ai Shanshan and Levina.

…

Levina was no longer willing to wear a mechanical prosthetic hand. She had a certain awakening of self-confidence in her heart, and she always felt that her own hands were the best.

It would be very inconvenient if she had to remove the prosthetic leg as well. She really wanted to keep her one-armed, one-legged posture.

Of course, she did not forget to fulfill her obligations as a maid. Although the starship was large, because the three of them visited it frequently, there were not many places that needed to be cleaned.

The boss will probably only stay in the main control room and bedroom. The boss's favorite place is probably the computer room where mecha creations and the like are parked.

The one-armed Levina held the vacuum cleaner under the arm of her stump, humming a song and cleaning happily. She circled around a certain silver-white creation, cleaning the surroundings spotlessly.

The silver-white creation is of course the ancient painting Qingkong, and it was taken along with it on the scientific research starship.

Because Ace Bai and Angel disappeared together.

The silver-white creature fell into a sad silence for a long time. The inductive connection with the seeker obtained through the soul blending operation became so weak at this moment.

At most, it can only confirm that Bai Ace is not dead.

Its chest was torn apart by the angels and was exposed. Circuits and gears were all over the place. Coupled with the depressed mood, it felt even more desolate than the original illegal queen.

at this time.

Levina suddenly stopped what she was doing and turned her head to say hello to Zuo Wu, who came over happily: "Gui'an, boss. There is one thing I must apologize for. Just now, when I looked at the boss's lips, I actually wanted to kiss her.

.But after all, I held it back...so, don't punish me, okay?"

This begging for mercy was almost coquettish. Zuo Wu couldn't even hold his own airs, nodded and dealt with the problem, then looked around: "Where are the people from Aishan Mountain?"

"The lady boss was here repairing ancient paintings just now, but she ran away when she saw you were coming."

"...Ah? Why?"

Levina shook her head: "I don't know."

Zuo Wu smacked his tongue, and his eyes drifted to the injured and depressed creature unknowingly: "Speaking of which, the ancient painting Clear Sky also belongs to us?"

Levina lowered her voice: "I think it's almost the same, provided that the man named Bai Ace is not found. Boss, you shouldn't be able to see it. The thread of karma between him and you is still there, and I need to cut it off."

?”

Guhua Qingkong moved when he heard the words, but finally sat back in silence.

Zuo Wu thought about it again: "Forget it, this time we owe Bai Ace a favor. It would be best if he comes back. Gu Hua Qingkong, Bai Ace entrusted me to take you with him before. We will talk about other things when he comes back.

.”

The beautiful creature didn't respond, and it wasn't until a long time later that it moved slightly to express its approval.

The elf leaned on the vacuum cleaner and looked up and down: "I heard that Miss Ancient Painting alone can suppress the colony AI and take over the work of the planet. Does that mean it is more powerful than that stinky AI? In addition, does it have a dignified and nice voice and good-looking appearance?"

Zuo Wu scratched his head, knowing that the AI ​​should be able to hear it, but he still silently agreed: "What do you want to say?"

"Boss, I think your queen... if there are two robot girls among your companions, their positions will be somewhat repetitive. Wouldn't it be better to keep one who is both powerful and unique? That stinky AI doesn't even have a name."

Zuo Wu touched his cheek and squinted his eyes.

After a long time, he said with some uncertainty: "Levina, why do I think you are starting to become like that angel and like to have fun?"

Just now, there was a chaotic busy sound from inside the starship. It was obvious that the AI ​​was a little panicked at the possibility of being abandoned. However, when Levina heard this sound, joy like spring water flowed out of her eyes.

The elf just blinked when he heard the words: "How could it be! I was really thinking about it... Huh? How could it be? How could it be?"

Levina lowered her head and bit her index finger with her silver teeth. The awakening of her bloodline made her become closer to an angel?

Recalling how they were having fun, a strong sense of crisis arose.

The end of the last chapter should not have reached the original content now, sorry, sorry, sorry!
Chapter completed!