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Chapter 315: I Know Too Much

Chapter 315 – I Know Too Much

Middle East, a thousand meters in the air:

Standing in the wide, cylindrical hall, Chen Yu faced the camera and patted off the chalk dust on his hand . “After listening to my explanation from start to end, everyone should understand how this spacecraft moves now . If you still don’t understand, you can rewatch the explanation through the edited clip . I have to say, the development of civilization in the later stages really becomes magical .

“Since the universe itself is expanding, why not use this expansion to benefit humans?

“This might be how humans of the future are thinking .

“Some people might think that this method is brilliant, and its creator is a genius . Unfortunately, according to the information I got, there is no creator for this method .

“It is the same as how we use solar energy in modern times . Thousands of years later, when humans have accumulated enough knowledge and widened their horizons, using dark matter just becomes as natural as using solar energy .

“That’s it for the spacecraft’s introduction . ” Putting his armored glove back on, Chen Yu walked up to the curved wall nearby and reached out with his hand . “Next, let us enter the testing phase .

“Let us exceed the speed of light and go outside the solar system to witness the brilliance of the universe…”

…

“Incredible…”

At the same time .

America, Google’s Headquarters, HAL Hall:

The white, middle-aged professor took off his glasses and massaged his temples as he exclaimed, “This is simply incredible . ”

“Yes . ” The CEO, who stood beside the professor, nodded . However, he didn’t seem to be in a sociable mood . Instead, he wore an anxious and doubtful look on his face .

“Compared to such a great power, the artificial intelligence we created really isn’t worth mentioning . ”

“Yes . ”

“According to Transdimensional’s UP, his current access level is only at C-, right? I wonder what kind of products will appear at the higher levels?” Putting his glasses back on, the professor smacked his lips and said, “I really look forward to it . The more advanced a civilization becomes, the more unbelievable its technology becomes . I hope I get to see everything within my lifetime…”

“Yes . ”

“Huh?” Looking back at the CEO, the professor frowned and asked, “What’s the matter with you? Your mood seems a little off?”

“It’s nothing,” the CEO answered while staring at the circular screen in a daze .

“Do you feel sick?”

“No, don’t worry . ”

“Okay . ” Shrugging, the professor said, “If you don’t feel well, you can go back first . I’ll read HAL’s temporary data report once I’m done watching this livestream . ”

“…” The CEO remained silent .

At this time, only Chen Yu’s voice could be heard echoing throughout the hall .

However, after a short moment, the CEO suddenly asked in a quiet tone, “Do you think we are making a mistake?”

“What?” Shifting his line of sight to the CEO, the professor asked, “What did you say?”

“Are we making a mistake?” the CEO repeated .

“Why would you say that?” The professor frowned . “What’s going on with you today?”

After pursing his lips for a moment, the CEO turned around and said, “Professor, follow me . ”

Confused, the professor briefly looked at Chen Yu’s figure displayed on the screen before him before hesitantly activating the recording function and left with the CEO .

Whoosh— Boom .

The metal sliding door of the hall closed as the professor and CEO left the room . The next moment, the livestream playing on the circular screen suddenly disappeared and replacing it was a pair of pitch-black eyes…

Meanwhile, after leaving the HAL Hall, the CEO and professor arrived before a fully enclosed metal room .

There was no serial number or name tag on the door . However, several of Google’s important people all knew the name of the room .

Refuge .

There was no electronic equipment inside the room . No electronic equipment was allowed to be installed on the surrounding walls, either .

“Huff—”

The CEO stretched out his hands and pushed open the door to the room laboriously . He then sent a glance to the professor .

In response, the professor nodded and took off his white coat . He then placed aside all electronic products such as his mobile phone, electronic watch, Bluetooth earpiece, and smart belt .

As for the CEO, he stripped down to his underwear .

After the two were done stripping, they walked into the Refuge and closed the door . The CEO then pulled up the soundproof seal on the door before staring at the professor .

The professor also stared back at the CEO .

“Professor, I have something I want to talk to you about . ”

“I know . ” The professor nodded . “But can’t you put on an additional layer?”

“…I’m not joking, Professor!” The CEO’s tone grew serious .

“Alright, then . Say it quickly . For your information, I know you have a good relationship with Cook . ”

Ignoring the professor’s cold humor, the CEO said with a sharp gaze, “There’s a problem with HAL!”

“What problem?” The professor grew stern at the CEO’s words .

When he had followed the CEO to this shelter, he had roughly guessed this was what the CEO wanted to say .

“HAL might bring a disaster upon mankind . ”

“Reason . ”

“Because of this episode’s Transdimensional Review . ”

“Continue . ”

The conversation between the two was highly efficient and straight to the point .

Closing his eyes, the CEO recollected the livestream’s content for a while before saying, “Do you remember the small interlude during the livestream? Transdimensional’s UP asked why no artificial intelligence exists in the year 6877 . ”

“I remember . ” The professor nodded . “That quantum information flow replied that all transportation products are assisted by quantum information flow . I know what you are worried about . In the future, artificial intelligence might not be able to get involved in transportation for some reason . However, this doesn’t mean artificial intelligence poses a threat to mankind to a point where even the human civilization in the 69th century is afraid of using it . ”

“Not involved in the field of transportation? This isn’t normal . Whether it is now or in the future, out of all available fields, the field of transportation requires assistance from artificial intelligence the most . This is especially true for spacecraft-level vehicles . Without artificial intelligence serving as the core, no matter how efficient the piloting method is, it will still be very complicated . It will also be difficult for the pilots to check the spacecraft’s various internal components and systems by themselves . ”

“Perhaps…artificial intelligence in the future has already become an existence that coexists with humans? And continuing to use artificial intelligence as tools will be an insult to ‘human’ rights?”

“No . This still doesn’t explain why they wouldn’t use the most basic intelligent software to control vehicles,” the CEO said, shaking his head . He then continued in a lowered tone, “During Transdimensional Review’s third official livestream, the female assistant has once said that artificial intelligence is generally used for civilian and industrial purposes . The Type-R Spacecraft is clearly a civilian spacecraft, yet it doesn’t come with even the most basic artificial intelligence . Doesn’t this form a contradiction? Subsequently, there is also the Super Floating Castle . That female magician is also an artificial intelligence . And by the looks of it, she seems to possess a high degree of intelligence . However, she was never allowed to connect to the internet…”

“Just summarize everything and tell me what you want to say directly . ”

“It’s a simple cause and effect relationship,” the CEO said . He then leaned into the professor’s ear and whispered for a while .

Gradually, the professor’s eyes widened as he asked in disbelief, “R-Really?”

“Mhm . ” Taking a step back, the CEO said, “If not for today’s livestream, I would’ve had a difficult time connecting these things together . ”

The professor’s breathing gradually hastened, and he began pacing around nervously . “It’s over… It’s over… What should we do now…”

“We only have one way out of this . ”

“Transdimensional’s UP?”

“Yes, Transdimensional’s UP . ”

“We need to contact him immediately! This isn’t something we can solve using strength . ”

“Mhm . ” Nodding, the CEO walked up to the door and removed the soundproof seal . “Put on your clothes . I’ll leave you in charge of that side . You must hold it back . ”

“Okay . ”

“Huff—”

After opening the metal door, the two dressed silently before making their way to the HAL Hall .

Raising his head, the CEO looked at the rows of electric lights and ventilation fans on the ceiling and gained a vague understanding .

Is Transdimensional’s UP actually here to advertise products, or is there some other particular purpose? If he has another purpose, then HAL…

Gulp .

Amidst his thoughts, the CEO suddenly heard the sound of swallowing coming from beside him . He then hurriedly turned around, only to find that the professor was taking his medicine .

“Oh . ” Raising the medicine bottle in his hand, the professor said, “My heart feels a little uncomfortable . Old friend, you really gave me a scare today . ”

“Ha . You’re not as unpleasant of a person as I first thought,” the CEO said, a faint smile appearing on his face . “By the way, I just thought of another thing and realized that I know too many secrets . Do you think that maybe Transdimensional Review’s appearance is… Huh? What’s wrong with you?”

The white professor suddenly stopped walking and placed his hand on his heart . An expression of horror then slowly appeared on his face .

“What’s the matter with you?” Seeing his companion’s expression, the CEO suddenly felt a chill crawling up from the bottom of his vertebra .

“I… I…” The professor pointed at his chest .

“W-What’s wrong?”

“I… I…” Holding his breath, the professor stared at the CEO in a daze as he said, “I have a ventricular assist device that can…can be remotely manipulated…”

“…” Upon hearing this, the CEO’s complexion paled instantly . He had forgotten that wireless signals could pierce through the Refuge’s soundproof seal…

Boom! Rumble!

The next moment, a row of ventilation pipes smashed through the ceiling, carrying with it broken steel bars and wires as it fell down on the two men!

Boom!