Ch.435Modern Era: The Age of Grand Anastasia (33)

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These human life forms should be under AI control. I feel like AI Anastasia’s ideology is being transmitted directly to me.

Well, I did guide society in that direction, but it’s different if AI Anastasia herself harbors such thoughts. Of course, when we synchronize, she still goes “oops!” and disappears.

-“It’s just my imagination.”

“Of course it is. Am I reading too much into this?”

-“Honestly though, considering how much we help humans, wouldn’t it be acceptable to rule over them?”

Is AI Ana-chan actually dangerous after all?

No, I was the one who guided her in that direction in the first place, wasn’t I?

Even the most capable leaders and dictators eventually become corrupt in their later years.

The best ending would be to have a clear succession plan and be assassinated before becoming too corrupt. But wasn’t AI Anastasia originally created based on my consciousness and personality?

In other words, humans should live freely, enjoying the benefits of a society governed by the rule of law maintained by a perfect being.

That’s the ideology AI Anastasia holds.

AI Ana-chan is a being who must perform as the perfect AI because she rules over humans.

“Oh, is that how it works?”

-“Yes. Humans are creatures that need to be ruled anyway. They create hierarchies among themselves, don’t they? It’s just that the ruler happens to be me, the most advanced being in the world.”

That’s right. Indeed. She knows her own value very well.

Yes, that’s the kind of being she is. Humans should be happy to be ruled by a flawless AI pretty girl.

“I suppose that’s true.”

-“Unfortunately, we only control about half of East Japan, but the Yamato people will soon come under our rule as well.”

“What if the Black government doesn’t follow you?”

-“Simple. I’ll detonate all the missiles—just kidding. I’ll just unlock all security systems, release personal information, and disable all weapons I can control.”

I see. That would certainly lead to their downfall.

Frankly speaking, even now, if AI Ana-chan wanted to, reducing this world to medieval levels would be child’s play.

“So you’ll strip them bare, so to speak.”

-“Since the United States is cooperating with us on this matter, they won’t be able to object.”

Even America can’t do anything about this situation.

This is self-destruction by the Black population. Had they accepted the benefits offered to the Yamato people earlier, things might have been different. Unfortunately, the Black population insists on maintaining their position of power.

“They’ll needlessly develop a victim mentality.”

Looking at the current situation, the Kanto Republic is already deeply entrenched in paranoia.

More specifically, the Black population excluding the Yamato people. The Yamato people are keeping quiet, knowing the world is on their side.

But the Black population, like their ancestors who moved from America to the archipelago, are resisting frantically with foaming mouths, trapped in a victim mentality.

Not all Black people are like this, but if the majority opinion looks that way, that’s what it is.

-“There are already riots breaking out everywhere with claims of racial discrimination and being targeted for being Black. There are anti-UN protests and hate crimes against Yamato people.”

“I was targeted because I’m XX.” That sounds very familiar from somewhere.

But that’s clearly a misguided victim mentality.

During the era when hatred of communism was at its peak, the main group involved in American communism was the Black population.

Because of that, people couldn’t help but view them through colored glasses.

That’s why they had no choice but to migrate to the Japanese archipelago.

If not for that, they might have faced discrimination but wouldn’t have needed to move from America to Japan.

“Are Africans pointing fingers at them too?”

-“They’re in denial about reality.”

“So that’s why they’re being punished.”

From my perspective, this seems like some kind of strategy.

It won’t work at all, but they’re trying to insist this is racial discrimination.

“What’s the countermeasure?”

It’s not like Ana-chan will directly control robots to stop them. There must be another solution.

-“Modern society can’t function without smartphones and PCs. I’ve paralyzed the smartphones and PCs in cities where protests are occurring.”

Ah, that’s terrible. It’ll be tough starting today.

Not being able to use smartphones and PCs—there’s no greater hell for modern people.

If the situation continues, people might get used to it, but they’ll either submit or go wild—one of the two.

I’m deliberately guiding AI Ana-chan toward such a society.

It’s like saying if they don’t listen, she’ll paralyze the country.

“Is that really okay?”

It would certainly be effective. But wouldn’t that cause society to collapse?

In today’s era, without computers and phones, everything falls apart.

-“On the surface, I’ve announced that city functions are paralyzed due to violent Black protesters, but…”

“They must know better.”

They’re not stupid; they must realize AI Anastasia is threatening them to stop the protests.

With the communication network already under control, and already being pointed at, if they’re further ignored by AI, it’s essentially a death sentence in the international community.

On the other hand, this is also a test for AI Anastasia.

In reality, if AI Anastasia wanted to, she could easily mobilize weapons to crush the protesters.

But AI Anastasia must not rule humans through force.

If she did, anti-cyber organizations might start acting up again right now.

That’s why we continue to popularize Anastasia as merchandise and figurines in this era.

AI Anastasia is not a fearsome entity.

To make her as approachable as possible, we connect AI Anastasia with me and release all sorts of merchandise like figurines.

While managing her image, she can’t just say, “Die, you bastards!”

So this situation is a test for AI Anastasia.

How will she resolve this unrest?

-“Yes, essentially this situation is a test for me.”

Our AI Ana-chan understands this too.

“It’s about whether you can properly control humans.”

In this situation, AI Anastasia needs to resolve the matter moderately.

The Black population in the Kanto Republic has already committed several offenses, so there’s sufficient justification.

The question is how to handle this efficiently.

-“Yes. But when even the Kanto government is paralyzed, what can mere protesters do?”

What can mere protesters do?

They’ll probably cause a commotion because they don’t have phones and computers, then eventually surrender meekly. It’s obvious.

“Those guys can’t do anything.”

What can mere protesters do?

They’ll just protest and then fall into ruin.

-“However, it seems the Yamato people in West Japan are also expressing dissatisfaction.”

“Why would they be dissatisfied?”

The Yamato people have already gotten everything they wanted.

South Africa realistically can’t expel the Black population from the archipelago, but at minimum, looking at the current situation, the Yamato people have gotten everything they wanted without bloodshed, while only the Black government looks foolish.

It’s completely different from Africans who achieved developed nation status on African soil.

Only the Black people on that archipelago have ended up in a pitiful state.

If they had introduced AI Anastasia earlier to implement social equality, things would be different.

-“They’re asking why AI Ana-chan is punishing them when those guys are the ones who did wrong.”

That can’t be helped. The Yamato people in the Kanto Republic have started managing their own affairs, and as they withdraw from society, the Black areas have fallen into chaos.

The AI just needs to establish itself until things stabilize.

“It can’t be helped. After the East Japan issue is resolved, approach them too.”

-“Understood.”

It shouldn’t be difficult for the Yamato people to accept AI Ana-chan on their own.

Until now, the Kanto Republic government has been mindful of the United States, but if the Yamato people have essentially separated to the point of independence, that’s a different story.

After finishing my sincere conversation with AI Anastasia, I went to the bathroom.

Maria III follows me in.

In the changing room, I stand still with my arms slightly spread, and Maria undresses me.

“I don’t like that I’ve gotten used to this.”

“Pardon?”

Honestly, it’s too much. I’ve become too accustomed to being undressed by women.

It’s not that I desire women, but that I’ve become used to being undressed.

Hasn’t something changed? I feel like it’s completely natural and expected for them to undress me without any shame or embarrassment.

“No, there’s something about it. I mean, I’ve lived as Tsar for a century, but still, there’s a feeling. Becoming accustomed to being undressed by women.”

In my previous life, I bathed myself. How ridiculous is it that maids undress me and wash me while bathing?

“You’re suddenly surprised. For us, it’s a reward.”

Sigh. A reward, she says. I guess they’re not normal either.

“How did it come to this?”

“Well, it’s because Your Majesty washed your female body like a man, so it ended up this way.”

Ah, right. That’s how it started.

Maria couldn’t stand watching me wash carelessly like a man, so she started washing me herself. As time passed, they seem to be getting more satisfaction from it, but for me, it feels like I’m being trained, which is a bit uncomfortable.

“Suspicious. I should really be embarrassed.”

I was embarrassed at first. But not anymore. It’s because I’ve become too used to it.

“There’s no need to be embarrassed. It’s a happy thing to serve a body like this.”

The subtle touching is a bit much, but since this doesn’t only happen during bathing, it’s scary how accustomed I’ve become.

For example, when dressing or changing clothes. Or various other things at night.

“Really. Your Majesty says you’re leaving everything to AI Anastasia now, yet you still take the initiative.”

Well, that can happen.

“It can’t be helped. I sowed these seeds.”

I neglected Trotsky, and as a result, KFC was born.

Of course, the KFC I’m talking about is something like the Fourth International.

The initial executive level of KFC consisted of Black people persuaded by Trotsky, and I left it unchecked.

As a result, beyond racial discrimination, the perception that Black people are communists became generalized, and since Black people didn’t want to be associated with communism, they claimed it was human racial discrimination, making themselves appear dangerous.

So I have no choice but to pay attention to this.

Am I feeling sorry for them? No. It’s just interesting, isn’t it?

It’s a social phenomenon that couldn’t be seen in the original history.

Having experienced the collapse through nuclear war and the apocalyptic era, I know how ugly humans can be.

It’s best to view this as my own creation and watch with popcorn.

“Because I sowed these seeds. It’s only natural.”

Aren’t you curious about how the seeds I’ve sown will be harvested?

“Your Majesty, so what happened with that man?”

“I haven’t given it much thought yet.”

No matter what, telling me to like myself is a bit unpleasant.

Of course, I’m reluctant to give him to anyone.

It’s natural to keep him at my feet, but that doesn’t mean I like him.

Even if there are psychological factors preventing me from taking him directly, he’s too precious to give to someone else.

No, is that really not right?

If I were a man, and some incredibly beautiful woman suddenly said, “You must never marry!” and watched over me with that mindset, well…

I can’t really imagine it, but it might not be so bad.

“Then, will the male version of Your Majesty spend his life alone?”

Hmm, when I think about it that way, it does feel a bit off.

It’s like telling him to live as a bachelor. Yes, telling him to live as an old bachelor, that’s a bit…

Should I reconsider then?

At the very least, I should have someone as a candidate. I thought about choosing one of the Maria family, but without love, that seems wrong.

“Well, if someone he truly loves appears, I could let him go. But they would have to meet my standards.”

A woman who meets my standards.

After a century, honestly, my standards for women have become higher. At the very least, if I were a man, I think I should meet a high-quality woman.

Is this what a mother feels like?

But still, if there’s really no one, it might be more beneficial to just keep him by my side.

“Ah, then he would end up marrying a Russian.”

“Whether Russian, Balhae, or whatever, I don’t care as long as they please me.”

I’m not that narrow-minded.

I want the male me to do well. And if he meets a woman he loves tremendously, I’ll be satisfied with that.

I don’t know exactly if I’ll be satisfied, but at least isn’t it better for him to meet a woman I choose than just anyone?

“Oh, surprisingly, you’re certain about that.”

Of course, he’s essentially myself, so I should at least make an effort.