episode_0209
by admin
“We can make our name known peacefully and all, but in the end, isn’t it that we don’t have enough strength to carry out our claims?”
Inside the office, there were a total of six androids, two familiar faces and four people whose names I only knew.
The familiar faces are Tom and Ike. The guys who only knew their names were Roland, Defoe, Ocean, and Gayle, who had been introduced to Tom with an explanation of the hideout.
“… You’re a new recruit.”
“Did you say Minho?”
“What a loud appearance.”
“Chet, your tone is cocky.”
Tom and Ike fell silent when I came in, while the other four expressed various sentiments.
‘Of the voices heard outside, Tom and Ike’s were the loudest.’
From what I heard at first glance, it seemed like the six people gathered here were divided into moderates and radicals and were arguing. And Tom and Ike seemed to be the radicals among them.
“So… Are you saying that it is wrong to think of the safety of your comrades first?”
A stocky android with blond hair and blue eyes, called Roland, glared at me and asked. Listening to him speak, he seemed to be a moderate.
“No, of course safety is important.”
“Then… ”
“But is there a reason to go in circles to get to your destination when there is a better way? The more we indulge ourselves, the longer our comrades will suffer.”
“Better way?”
“As I said, the reason you are considering a peaceful way to make a name for yourself is fundamentally because we lack power.”
“Yes! Then, you have to gather support until you finally gain strength… !”
Perhaps because they thought they were taking their side, Defoe, who was presumed to be a moderate like Roland, intervened. He was an android with a black model.
I cut off the impatient guy’s words by raising my finger.
“I have a better idea. Gain public support to restrict the actions of governments or groups that seek to oppress us… That sounds plausible. But in the end, that’s the only way to consider it because Awaken’s scale is still ridiculously small.”
“… … .”
“There are many comrades among us who hold a grudge against humans because they have been exploited and abused by them. Do they want to spend their time hiding behind the human perpetrator?
“Damn… ! We know this too, so don’t talk like you’re the only one who is proud! But there is no way… !”
Defoe shakes his clenched fists as if he is angry. The other guys could also be seen lowering their heads with sad expressions.
Looking at their appearance, these guys, even if they were moderates, seemed like they put their fellow androids before humans. I don’t know what it would be like if my real rights were recognized and I could afford it…
I wondered what would happen if there were people in their right minds who cared about humans, but I was glad.
‘I can feel free to make a fuss.’
I was planning to take a radical stance within Awaken in order to prevent the moderate faction from gaining the upper hand, but at this rate, it may be enough to open the door a bit.
At best, I said a lot of bad things to Blair about Awaken, but I don’t think I need to worry about them losing trust in me because they are making too moderate moves.
I continued speaking while extending one arm forward.
“We create that public ourselves. With the same Android comrades.”
“Android comrades… The public… ?”
“Yes. Unlike humans, who cannot rapidly increase their population, we can increase our numbers as long as we have enough materials.”
As if he guessed something from those words, Ocean opened his mouth and muttered.
“XTech Android production plant… !”
“Bingo.”
I pointed my index finger at Ocean, who spoke, and grinned.
She was the so-called custom-designed android I was using as an excuse, with tanned, tanned skin and long blonde hair. Contrary to what it looked like, it didn’t seem like the head was moving as slowly.
“Raid Xtech’s android production factory and make all the androids produced there into members of Awaken. And once the number increases exponentially, humans will no longer be able to ignore us.”
“ is possible! If you make the leader’s data input into the artificial intelligence of early Android… In theory, as long as the factory is running, we can increase the number of awakened androids countless times!”
“If that happens, we could see a scene where androids, not humans, fill the streets.”
The guys were trembling and shivering, probably imagining that scene. I could barely hold back the laughter that was about to escape.
‘Yes, you will like it. ‘Originally, it was an idea you guys came up with about halfway through.’
In the original work, regardless of the original route, Awaken’s activities start from a light one. The moderate faction that wants to play it safe for the first operation will win.
From there, depending on what article the main character writes, Awaken’s reaction changes and the route diverges.
Since I had laid the groundwork for Blair now, there was a high possibility that we would go down a conflict route.
But I didn’t have any intention of waiting for that.
If you were going to crash anyway, it would have been better to lightly skip a few intermediate steps. The android’s appearance was similar to a real human, and acting wasn’t that difficult, but being surrounded by people rather than machines suited my taste better.
“How about it? Taking control of the production plant fits our cause of liberating our android comrades, and is a way to minimize human sacrifice. In addition, there is an opportunity to increase the size of the organization. I don’t think there is any operation that should take priority over this.”
After saying that, I leaned against the wall near the office entrance with my arms crossed. It was to give them time to think.
Soon, an android named Gale, who had not said a single word until now, spoke up.
“… I agree.”
“Are you serious? Wasn’t your original opinion that we should endure it?”
At Ike’s words, Gale closed her eyes and leaned back in her chair.
“I just thought that was a more reasonable decision. Now, I admit that Minho’s proposed plan is better.”
“I am still against it. In order to raid the production plant, almost everyone in the hideout must participate. If you fail, there is no going back.”
“Depo, why do you always keep saying no? From what you do, it seems like you care more about humans than androids.”
“What?! I’m thinking calmly! I’m different from stupid people like you who don’t believe in artificial intelligence!”
“What? This kid… !”
“Come on, even if we fight among ourselves, nothing will be solved. Let’s calm down and think calmly.”
When I saw signs of a fight like before I first entered the office, I calmed them down.
Then he looked at Tom and Ike who were quietly observing the situation and asked.
“Before that… The leader doesn’t participate in the strategy meeting? Even if we come to a conclusion on our own, it won’t be meaningful if she doesn’t agree with it, right?”
“… No one can enter the leader’s room. However, it is more difficult for her to come out on her own.”
“The leader has never ignored the conclusions we have drawn. And the current meeting will also be viewed through the installed equipment.”
Ike took Tom’s words and explained them further.
‘After all, she is Awaken’s mother.’
I was just asking this out of curiosity, so I’m glad you said that. Then, we will have to quickly come to a conclusion. I looked around at the people in the office and said,
“What… Then how about deciding by majority vote?”
“… … .”
In the majority vote, with 6 in favor and 1 against, the plan to raid the production plant that I proposed was passed. I assumed that the radicals would agree, but it was surprising that two of the moderates changed their minds.
“Good.”
A satisfied smile appeared on my face as things were going according to plan.
A few days later, in order to avoid Elysion’s police and surveillance cameras, we split up into pairs and infiltrated Elysion’s main street.
In order to raid Xtech’s Android production plant, the most important thing was not to be detected.
“… … .”
The android that moves with me is Depo. He is a strong-willed moderate who opposed this operation until the end.
Still, he was quietly following behind, as if he had no intention of interfering with the operation that had already been approved by Maria.
Hung Hung Hung!!
We finally arrived at a huge vent where we could hear the sound of the wind blowing loudly. The air vent installed in the floor made a sound that seemed to be several times louder than the wind noise that can sometimes be heard in a car.
It was clear that entering through this place would reveal a large-scale android production factory located underground.
However, seeing the blades rotating with incredible momentum, jumping into it like this was literally an act of suicide.
‘I can get in if I use my strength and use the Heavenly Palace Fireball, but… ‘
With that in mind, I looked around and saw Awaken androids who had arrived before us and hacked the external security system. As the hacking team manipulated a terminal connected to a long antenna, the viciously spinning blades of the vent slowly began to slow down.
Heh heh…
‘I’ll have to take one of those with me during this raid.’
While I was taking a nap while looking at a hacking tool that seemed convenient, I heard a voice through the earpiece I was wearing. It was the voice of Tom, who was in charge of the operation.
-Start entry.
“Don’t miss out and follow along.”
“Hmph, I’ll take care of it.”
I jumped into the vent, which had come to a complete standstill, while watching Defoe’s movements as he grumbled.
Shuuuk!
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