The virtual empire starts from the game

Chapter 627 A Virtual Soul, an Artificial Body, and an Unchanging Love (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

After watching Xiaoxiaohua's live stream with great satisfaction, the valiant sniper didn't rush back to the game.

Instead, she quickly opened the Dream Building Mall and pre-ordered the succubus's tail and small wings.

Although he and his ambiguous relationship are still far from taking that step, but...

The harmony he ordered is arriving soon!

Xu Meng never said that these prosthetic bodies can only be used by humans, and cannot be used by simulation robots!

Even the best sensory feedback devices for humans require brain-computer interfaces as a middleman, but realistic robots don't need any middleman and can theoretically be controlled directly!

—As long as Dream Building allows this kind of operation.

Is building dreams allowed?

Nobody knew until they received the product.

Even without sensory feedback and prosthetic control, the visual impact of wearing these prosthetics alone is worth the price of admission!
That's a succubus and a voice!

For any veteran player of "Frost & Snow Project", this is an irresistible temptation!

The only problem is that the scheduled waiting time is a bit outrageous.

According to system estimates, based on current production capacity, it will take at least four months for his order to be processed...

Before this, he could only let He Yin wear cat ears and a tail.

Fortunately, the catgirl and the sound effects are equally anticipated!
Only after closing the Dream Building Mall did he finally turn his attention back to the game.

Then, to his dismay, he found himself back on the edge of Cliff Abyss Town, in the small courtyard where he had logged in.

In the small courtyard on the right, Huan Yue and Orange Juice stood there looking completely bewildered.

"Were they wiped out?"

"Where's Huahua?"

Qihua is currently arguing with fans who are strongly demanding that she do a cosplay, so she has no time for anything else.

"How about we stop here for now?" the valiant sniper asked.

"Okay, okay." Huan Yue and Orange Juice nodded in agreement at the same time.

The three people who had previously said they were "firm-willed" and "would not be distracted by anything in their pursuit of advancement" were quickly drawn to the craze for bionic prosthetics.

They broke up on the spot to go see cosplay and pick up their packages.

The valiant sniper also received a call soon, informing him that the lifelike robot and sound he had purchased would be delivered to his door shortly.

The die-hard fans in the live stream were a little confused upon hearing this:
"Aren't you worried that the girl you're dating in the early stages of a relationship might not be able to accept it and wouldn't dare to make a reservation?"

"What's going on? Have they finally realized that a robot wife is better than a real girlfriend?"

"Okay, okay, welcome to the Global Gay Sex Club!"

……

The valiant sniper repeatedly explained, "No, no."

“I talked to her about this topic, and she was very supportive of my order, saying that she wasn’t there to break us up, but to join us.”

Fans: ???
"Shut the fuck up!"

"Fake, absolutely fake!"

"It's a scam! Aki, wake up! It's definitely a scam! A bad woman is after your money!"

……

The viewers simply didn't believe such a woman existed in the world; they all thought it was a scam.

The valiant sniper shook his head: "This was a match I got through through a big data matchmaking agency, and we got along quite well."

"As for fraud... she spends almost as much time playing games in the virtual world as I do, she probably doesn't have time for that."

"Speaking of which, the big data matchmaking agency is really amazing. Boss Xu has done a great service."

Not only the brave sniper himself, but also several fans in the fan group have found partners through this channel, and they all have a good impression of the big data matchmaking service.

The viewers in the live stream also strongly agreed:
"Indeed, online dating still needs official matchmaking services!"

"A while ago, a friend of mine fell in love with someone online. After just a few days, they were head over heels in love and insisted on meeting in person. But when they met, he discovered that she was actually a 47-year-old woman!"

"My roommate was the same! She was completely smitten by a young, handsome guy, only to find out he was a 42-year-old man!"

……

Looking at the comments from his viewers, the valiant sniper nodded repeatedly: "Once the age threshold for rejuvenation is lowered, all sorts of monsters and demons have emerged."

"So friends, online dating should still be done through official channels!"

"If you go to a big data-driven matchmaking agency, at least the age information they give you will be accurate, regardless of anything else."

After thinking for a moment, he said with absolute certainty, "Putting everything else aside, at least when it comes to online dating, there's no one more authoritative than this!"

"If you later find out that the other party is a scumbag and that the information they provided was exaggerated, you can even give them a bad review."

"Friends, think about it!"

"If you encounter a bad person in real life, you can just complain to a few friends."

"But in the virtual world, if you leave a bad review, it becomes a permanent record!"

At this point, he suddenly realized that this might mislead his viewers, and quickly added, "Of course, don't hold grudges and randomly record things, otherwise if there's an appeal and problems arise, the records will come back to you."

"So everyone should calm down. Unless you've really encountered a scammer or a jerk, and the breakup is due to a normal breakdown in the relationship, I suggest parting amicably to avoid hurting both sides..."

What the valiant sniper said is indeed a problem currently facing the maintenance team of the big data-driven matchmaking agency.

They can indeed match users with "seemingly compatible" objects.

After rounds of optimization, the accuracy of this matching has become increasingly higher.

The problem is: humans are fickle.

Once an artificial intelligence is programmed with a personality, it will remain consistent without any underlying changes.

But humans are different.

The difference between being in a relationship and being in a relationship can cause a huge change in personality and behavior patterns.

Even when you're in a relationship, things will gradually change.

Even if nothing happens, such as just reading a book, hearing a story, or even just an ordinary day where nothing special happens, one's mindset, beliefs, and behavior can still change.

And this kind of change is something that algorithms simply cannot predict!

This makes it difficult for big data-driven matchmaking agencies to guarantee long-term after-sales service—even successful couples can still have disagreements and breakups later on.

By now, people have gradually realized:

Big data can indeed be helpful in finding a romantic partner.

However, it's unrealistic to expect to find true love once and for all.

All relationships—whether in the real world or the virtual world—require effort to cultivate.

And even with diligent management, there is still a possibility of failure.

From this perspective, buying a lifelike robot that is forever in love and forever loyal is much easier than finding a lover.

Of course, the valiant sniper hadn't thought that far ahead yet.

He simply wanted a genuine harmony.
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The real harmony was delivered to his home in the afternoon.

The valiant sniper opened the door and was surprised to see that Dream had sent out a 5-person team to "escort" He Yin.

He asked in surprise, "Does delivering a robot require five people to come to your door? Is it that complicated?"

The young engineer, whose name tag read "[Zhong Qi]", smiled and said, "No, generally one engineer is enough to lead two logistics staff."

"You get special treatment because you're a [Honorary Player]."

Shall we begin the receiving process now?

"Let's begin." The valiant sniper looked at the large silver box standing in the living room, his eyes filled with anticipation.

So the engineer stepped forward and opened the front of the box.

Inside is a harmony that the valiant sniper is all too familiar with.

—Not only were they familiar with each other in the virtual world, but he also used holographic projection many times to bring He Yin into the real living room to watch dramas, chat, and daydream together.

Of course, there are still some changes:

The clothes of the lifelike robot are not the same as the harmonies in the virtual world.

In the virtual world, there's no need to consider basic laws when it comes to clothes. You can just ask the illustrator and modeler to make whatever you want.

But real clothes are different. They use the same fabric, yet the chest area is completely opaque, even reflecting a sheen, while the abdomen is as thin as a black veil, so thin you can even see the belly through it, with no seams or alterations whatsoever…

This kind of clothing is outrageous.

Currently, there is no such thing on the market.

All we can do to achieve this dream is to find a skilled tailor and try to get as close to that effect as possible.

However, it is clear that no matter what, it is impossible to completely recreate the visual effects in the game.

The sniper saw that He Yin's clothes were not so thin.

You can't see your lower abdomen.

— Better lighting conditions are needed to see it.

Of course, this "not being true to the original" is actually better for everyone.

At least the brave sniper doesn't have to worry about his cyber wife being exposed.

Apart from her clothes, He Yin's eyes were closed and she was completely still at this moment, showing no signs of life.

"Is she... out of power?" the valiant sniper guessed.

“Of course not.” Zhong Qi shook his head. “There is another procedure to go through before it can be started.”

"First thing: Mr. Yan Bo, would you like to use the initial personality and favorability of the virtual robot [Harmony], or import the personality, memories, and favorability data of [Harmony] from your own account?"

The valiant sniper, Yan Bo, immediately answered, "Import data."

But just before saying it, he hesitated—

If we don't import the data, is it possible to use holographic technology to bring the virtual world's harmony into reality and experience the magical feeling of "living with twin harmony"?

This idea was extremely tempting to him!
But with five people and five pairs of eyes watching him, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it.

"Import the data."

So Zhongqi handed the controller to the brave sniper, asking him to log in to his account and import the data.

Next comes the process of binding your identity, introducing the features and precautions.

Then comes the part the brave sniper has been eagerly anticipating—activating the simulation robot.

Press the start button on the controller.

A very faint sound seemed to emanate from He Yin's body, but it was as if it were an illusion, because when the valiant sniper approached He Yin's body to listen, the sound vanished without a trace.

Then, Kazune opened her eyes.

He met the eyes of the valiant sniper who was practically lying on his chest, searching for the source of the sound.

"Uh..." The valiant sniper was a little embarrassed and wanted to explain.

But He Yin's face had already blossomed into a smile: "Good afternoon, Brother Yan."

"Do you like my new body that much?"

"sure."

"???" The valiant sniper was completely dumbfounded.

[Brother Yan] It's alright, that was originally the name he set for He Yin.

Although being called that in front of outsiders is a bit embarrassing, he has a thick skin and can handle it.

But what do you mean by saying "I like your body" and "Okay" right away?
What can I do?

What kind of words are these tigers and wolves!
He blinked frantically, looked at the five onlookers in a panic, and wished he could disappear into the ground.

At that moment, he realized that offline social death and online social death are two completely different things!
When Zhong Qi saw the expression on the brave sniper's face, he almost burst out laughing. He quickly turned his head away and pretended not to hear.

The other four people had similar reactions.

They are professionals!

No matter how weird the user's XP is, they won't laugh out loud!
The valiant sniper was still in a daze, while He Yin, who hadn't received a hug yet, was already somewhat confused.

But He Yin's personality is fundamentally lively and carefree, like the wind.

No matter how we interact with users, or how changes and adjustments occur, this fundamental principle will remain unchanged.

So she quickly put aside her confusion.

She took the initiative to step forward and embrace Yan Bo.

The valiant sniper habitually clasped his arms together and embraced the woman who was throwing herself into his arms.

The [Mind Cube] he obtained during the major event was given to Kazue. The two of them spent the most time together, and hugging each other upon meeting was a habitual action.

This familiar hug quickly dispelled the awkwardness in the brave sniper's heart.

He patted He Yin's head and whispered, "There are outsiders here, so behave yourself."

"Oh, oh." He Yin released the valiant sniper rifle and peeked at the staff behind him.

Then it suddenly took a step back and shrank back into the box.

She covered her stomach with one hand and pulled at the hem of her cheongsam with the other, trying to cover up any areas that might be exposed.

He even got so anxious that his ears turned red: "Why are there so many people?!"

—The valiant sniper has always lived alone. When he brought Heyin to his home in real life, he was always alone.

The valiant sniper couldn't tell whether He Yin's delicate expression was due to the amazing Dream Building technology or the holographic makeup—he didn't care to tell either, and hurriedly took the coat Zhong Qi handed over and draped it over He Yin.

He Yin then walked out confidently and greeted them.

The staff were indeed very professional, showing no disdain or contempt for the robot's greeting, but instead responding with polite nods.

—This is something Xu Meng specifically emphasized.

Players have invested a lot of emotion in these characters, and the current lifelike robots are a concentrated carrier of this emotion.

Disrespecting these robots is disrespecting the players' feelings.

This is absolutely unacceptable.

Watching He Yin follow behind the brave sniper, occasionally poking his back and secretly scratching his palms, the staff pretended not to see it.

They even subconsciously sped up the remaining steps.

Fortunately, the rest was much simpler.

Check the electromagnetic environment in your home, adjust the connections between other devices and the robot, modify the robot's automatic charging equipment, and check the furniture layout to avoid scratching the robot's skin...

This is where the advantage of having five people becomes apparent.

Each person was responsible for different tasks, and the whole process went very quickly.

Finally, the five packed up the large box where He Yin had stayed and some miscellaneous items, and bid farewell to the brave sniper.

Zhong Qi added, "If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us immediately."

"Thank you for your hard work." The valiant sniper thanked him repeatedly.

Then he slowly closed the door.

The next second, Kazune couldn't wait to hug his waist.

"From now on, Kazune can stay by your side forever."

Originally, the brave sniper planned to try on all the clothes with He Yin after seeing the staff off.

—When he placed the order, he bought every single piece of clothing he could find.

But upon hearing those words, that impulse was quickly suppressed.

Instead, streams of heat surged from his chest and quickly spread throughout his body.

Caught off guard, he was overwhelmed by a powerful surge of emotion, and almost shed tears.

He knew very well:

This is not just empty talk.

It is not a promise made by lovers during the throes of passion, only to be discarded like worn-out shoes once the love fades.

This is totally different.

This girl, whose soul is given by code and whose body is shaped by artificial flesh, steel skeleton and bionic nerves, will remain steadfast in her dependence on and love for him.

Whether rich or poor, sick or healthy.

Because her love for him was deeply ingrained in the soul of her code.

That will never change.

(End of this chapter)