Abnormal Doomsday Records

Chapter 106 39. Doing business? Or having fun? I ask you, why can't we do these two things at the same time?
D-4 knocked on the door, then walked into Zhou Ke's room with a cup of tea and a few slices of bread.

The guy was lying at the table writing furiously and muttering to himself. When I went over to take a look, I saw a lot of strange handwriting on the open notebook. Some places were crossed out, some were highlighted, and a simple mind map was used to mark the jumps in ideas.

He was really thinking about this matter seriously, considering all the details.

D-4 noticed that the name "Little Acholi" was circled, and then a line was connected to the symbol representing the Panis Group, and there was also the name "Han Bin" and a large "?" in another place.

"Are you going to use little Acholi to accomplish this plan?"

she asked:
"Isn't this too risky?"

"Of course not now! We don't have any friendship with little Acholi at the moment, let alone cooperation, but he is indeed a key figure.

Being able to parachute from the Garden of Eden to the surface and become a consul is definitely not something that can be achieved by simply having a distinguished background. After all, the Acholi Group is a system of multiple companies. Old Dr. Acholi may have enough influence, but under the checks and balances of the directors of the group, this influence is not enough to ensure that his children can inherit the high position by blood alone.

Although this system looks like a feudal system, and I often mock it as such, it is not actually.

This thing is more like a variant of the caudillo regime, which uses class collaboration to monopolize resources to support the holders of violence to stand in the front, maintaining rule while fighting internally. "

Zhou Ke said without raising his head:

"The information Weng Meiyu gave us portrayed little Acholi as a womanizer. This impression is not wrong, but that is only one of his external manifestations. From the series of policy advancements and changes in the City-State District over the past few years, we can tell that this guy is not easy to deal with.

He single-handedly spent several years to gather his own forces and was able to compete with the surface branch of the Flash Organization.

It is too difficult to take advantage of such a person!
We can't offer anything that would move him. The only thing we can take advantage of right now is his resistance and disgust towards the Shunguang Organization.

I still think that as a member of the consortium's leadership, he would not be so opposed to an important department just for the reasons mentioned by Weng Meiyu. There must be some details that we have not yet discovered.

And this undiscovered detail is the most important thing!

If we can find those hidden things, if we can see into little Acholi's real desire, then it will be possible to enter into deep cooperation in a short time.

With the help of his connections, he assembled a combat-capable team on the surface, and then headed to the Garden of Eden via a launch vehicle.

This is the second step of the plan.”

The pen in Zhou Ke's hand did not stop moving.

He twirled the pen with a skilled technique, just like his thoughts were spinning at high speed at the moment, and continued:

“We know too little about the Garden of Eden, so we’ll need some time to investigate when we move forward with the second step of the plan. It would be best if we could find collaborators among them.

As far as is known, the social structure of Eden was even more twisted and extreme than that of the surface world.

Four-fifths of the 1.5 million permanent population are servants, who exist solely to maintain the daily operations of Eden and serve the powerful who fled the surface when the old civilization collapsed.

When class issues are obvious and insurmountable, such a huge base of servants will definitely not all be obedient. Those "heroes" who are rebellious and have simple rebellious values are our potential partners.

Although we are not very clear about the armed forces of Eden Garden, as long as we can stir up a moderate-scale chaos among the servant class, it will be enough for us to control the key areas of Eden Garden.

In the most extreme case, we only need to destroy the core equipment of the space station, which is enough to make it fall to the surface."

“It sounds like it’s feasible.”

D-4 whispered:
"But there are so many unknowns and we know almost nothing about what's going on in the sky, so from a planning perspective it's definitely not up to standard."

"Yes! It can't even be called a 'plan', it's just an outline of an idea, or perhaps more harshly, it's my 'beautiful fantasy' of future actions. However, we all know that things will not go as smoothly as we imagine.

But on the other hand, it is because unexpected situations always occur that we can grow in wisdom, courage, perseverance and patience.

For me, the process of solving a problem is the real fun, and the result is often determined before the final outcome. It only depends on whether every detail in the process is implemented in place, rather than a genius's shocking plan. "

Zhou Ke smiled.

His condition seemed to have recovered a lot, at least not as anxious as he was in the living room just now.

It seems that he really likes to make this kind of predictions about the future, just like director Mulan uses scripts and movies to relieve stress. Everyone has his own way of entertainment and relaxation.

However, the bloodshot in his eyes did not decrease, and his eyes were swollen due to the high-speed thinking under mental pressure. The screen of the energy device on his arm would pop up a warning of "increased intracranial pressure" every once in a while. Zhou Ke had to take deep breaths to adjust his state so as to better complete the draft plan in front of him.

D-4's eyes were filled with worry.

According to Weng Mingyue's previous instructions, Zhou Ke should have been given an injection of an inhibitor at this moment, but the hallucinations he had when he fell asleep became another unstable factor under the influence of the psychic storm.

"Your plan is good, but your current state is obviously not suitable for thinking. This kind of thing cannot be completed overnight, so why not try another way."

D-4 placed the hot tea next to Zhou Ke and forcibly took away the spinning pen in his hand. Zhou Ke looked up at her in surprise, only to find that D-4 had changed her clothes.

The more "simple" kind.

Without considering its artistry and practicality, it can be described as "ragged".

However, Zhou Keke didn't remember buying such "sexy" clothing for D-4, so did she order it herself? It seems unlikely. Perhaps it was the wrong guidance of "common sense of life" taught by those stupid skits?

Ah, watching skits to learn how to be a good person is something I have learned in my life.

"Oh my God, please let me go."

When Zhou Ke saw this "decisive battle underwear", he knew what D-4 was here for.

He glared at the energy device on his arm that pretended to be a dumb little idiot, then rubbed his brows and said to his security guard:
"Stop talking about that damn 'external health management plan', okay? I don't think that thing can help me at this time."

Before he could finish his words, Wu Neng unceremoniously popped up a report on his current hormone disorder.

According to the report's conclusions, Zhou Ke's mind felt that he did not need such help, but his aroused body clearly had ideas of its own.

"But we can at least talk."

D-4 sat next to Zhou Ke and said in a gentle tone:
"Although I am still in the process of understanding the human mind and thinking patterns, I have learned some basic theories about psychology. There is a saying that when pressure accumulates, speaking your heart out to a trusted person can greatly reduce the mental anxiety of the person involved.

I used to think that your problem came from the psychic organs in your brain and the illusions on the spiritual level, but after Master Wu Neng explained it to me, I realized that your long-term mental stress may be partly due to your "identity problem."

"Ok?"

These words made Zhou Ke narrow his eyes instantly.

He glanced at Wu Neng who was still pretending to be stupid and scolded:

"What's wrong with your mechanical brain? Can you just say something like this?"

"I'm not talking nonsense. I'm well prepared, okay?"

Wu Neng finally spoke, and he said loudly:
"This machine has selected D-4 as your 'mental internal consumption eliminator' based on your trust in other people. Apart from her, the only person who is most suitable for this position is Ajie. But this machine believes that it will not work if you tell Ajie what you think.

Ajie is like a perfect tree hole!
He can indeed listen and help you hide secrets, but unfortunately all he can do is listen. D-4 can give you positive emotional feedback, even though her mimic personality is not complete and sometimes she will misinterpret your thoughts.

But these are small matters, she is your best choice right now in terms of 'trustworthiness'.

Secrets have weight, Joker!

You are not suitable to carry too much in your current situation, so sharing it will make you feel relieved. "

“Can I choose to refuse?”

Zhou Ke said with a straight face, D-4 shook his head gently and said:

"Of course you can refuse, but that means I need to use coercive means to help you relieve the physical and psychological pressure. And forgive me for being frank, even if the body strengthening that Weng Mingyue has done for you is already taking effect, your current level of strength is still not enough to help you escape from a certain 'dilemma' during my coercive action.

To put it crudely, I can put you in all kinds of positions on the bed while using only 25% of the power.

I also recently learned about metaphors.

In my opinion, you are now like a balloon that is constantly being blown up by the influence of psychic energy. You must find a safe "pressure relief outlet" before you explode.

I fully understand the need for Mr. Wu to initiate an external health management plan, which is part of my duties. "

"Boiled!"

Zhou Ke cursed.

He could tell that Gono and D-4 really cared about him.

But the two machines' brains were unable to understand this kind of thing. If he really insisted on being tough, who knows what tricks these two guys would come up with if they joined forces.

Zhou Ke leaned back in his chair, rubbing his eyes which were swollen and a little painful.

He lit a cigarette for himself in annoyance, listening to the faint sound of wind and sand outside the window, as well as the bursts of wailing hidden in the wind and sand. Ever since the psychic storm blew, this damn auditory hallucination has never stopped, as if the dying world was really groaning in his ears.

After listening to this unlucky voice for a long time, I feel unlucky all over.

"So, what did Wu Neng tell you?"

He asked while blowing smoke rings, and D-4 answered honestly:

"everything!
From your awakening in the Badlands, to your speculations about your past, the 'death' you experienced before, and some clues about the 'old world' that remains in your heart.

Lord Wuneng believes that the picture of the old world in your mind is based on fantasy, because both you and he have lost all memories of the 'place where you came from'. Logically, you should not keep these old memories, but you obviously have a complete 'old life' in your heart, which is the attachment and desire that you cannot let go of.

I can finally understand why you set my appearance scheme to be like this.

You are not just missing the passion and enjoyment that the owner of this appearance brought you, but you are more pursuing an illusory sense of security.

It may be difficult for you to accept the terrible surface world you are currently in.

You don’t fit in here, and you have no intention of fitting in.”

"Who said that?"

Zhou Ke retorted with a gloomy face:
"Moni and I had so much fun!

My career plan in the city-state area has been on the right track, and now I have connected with the surface archon. It is obvious that I have become a true Badlands person. The hometown that I can no longer return to will be kept by me as the most beautiful memory in my heart.

But you know, I am a very realistic person and I will not stop moving forward because of the pain in my heart." "You are indeed."

D-4 agreed from the bottom of her heart:

“You have done your best within your ability, but ‘doing well’ and ‘being willing to do’ are two different things, as are ‘active integration’ and ‘passive acceptance’.

You seem to be living your life actively, but perhaps you are just "going with the flow", letting fate push you into one trouble after another that needs to be solved.

You just said what is in your heart.

You feel that people should not live in such a rotten and decadent world. You feel that your real mission here is to ignite it and allow the surviving humans here to regain their last bit of dignity.

You hate it here!
You hate the disorder and desolation of the Badlands, you hate the daydreams and false peace of the City-States, you hate the tragedy of the Garden of Eden hanging high in the sky and dominating the surface world like a god, and you hate the Acholi Consortium squandering its limited time like the most feudal lords.

The surface world is not a living environment you would be happy with.

I guess that every minute and every second of living here is torture for you. The influence of psychic energy is only an external factor. With your normal mental state, even if you are disturbed, your situation will not get so bad.

What's really making you miserable right now is that you recognize the situation you're facing, but find that you have no other options except to wreak destruction.

It is this feeling of powerlessness coupled with the special situation at this moment that is quickly destroying the optimism that you have tried hard to maintain in your heart.

Are you a person who likes to destroy?

Do not!
You are not.

Just because you’re good at it doesn’t mean you enjoy doing it.

Unfortunately, there is not much here for you to appreciate, nor much beauty worth lingering on, just as a normal person would not yearn to fall into hell, but you are already in hell.

Am i right? "

Zhou Ke fell silent. After a moment, he pressed the cigarette butt roughly on the table, stared at D-4, and said:

"Is this the result of your 'self-taught psychology'? I know you have a very strong learning ability, D-4, but I really don't think you can understand people's hearts to this extent in such a short period of time.

Enlightenment!

Go to the toilet and talk!"

"Ha, this has nothing to do with this machine!"

Wu Neng hurriedly distanced himself from the matter and said:
"This machine only analyzed your mental state for D-4 and gave her a few reminders, but you have to admit, Joker, D-4's description of your mental state at this moment is very accurate.

Look how angry you are.

Oh my, don't be so hypocritical.

If you hate something, you should say it out loud. What’s the point of keeping it in your heart?

You can pretend that you enjoy everything in the Bad Land, but the fact that you are still unwilling to share your thoughts with others shows how much you hate the people and things in this damn place.

It's like you were planning this!

To drop the Garden of Eden where the 'Gods' live from the sea of stars to the surface of the earth is the most direct way you can think of to 'retaliate' against this doomsday era that has made you unhappy.

You're in a state of terrible internal exhaustion, Joker.

If you don't solve this problem, I'm afraid you won't survive this psychic storm.

Even if I get through this time, what about next time?

There are psychic factors here that can stir up emotions, and one day you will reach a desperate situation where your emotions explode.

The pain and entanglement hidden in your heart will become an unstable "mental bomb" and be used against you by evil enemies at some point.

You can't keep such a defect in your body, but you don't need to hide it from this machine and D-4!

Robots were created to serve humans.

The meaning of our existence is to make your life better and more comfortable. If we cannot do this, it proves that we are not qualified.

So, be good and let D-4 help you relieve some stress.

You're about to burst!
This machine is not an artistic description. "

"Humph, your 'talk therapy' isn't going to work."

Zhou Ke pouted and said proudly:

"What's the point of just raising a question? Where's the solution? People who can't come up with a solution but just keep asking questions to show off their intelligence and wisdom are the most disgusting, do you understand?"

"There is a plan."

Wu Neng said:
"Didn't Director Mulan just tell you? You have to learn to have fun in this rotten surface world. Those who can't learn to entertain themselves in this era won't live long. He is an expert in the field of mysticism. I think you should listen to the doctor's advice.

The most important thing is that you should give it a try.

You have to try a method to know whether it works or not."

"Just to have fun."

Zhou Ke rolled his eyes.

He stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the dead silent city.

The khaki haze brought by the psychic storm shrouds the place. Citizens who are under martial law at home will not go out casually in such weather. The whole city is as silent as a dead city.

This kind of quietness is really rare.

One can't help but want to set off a string of firecrackers with a burst of 100,000 bangs in this quiet yet noisy environment, to wake up those dormant cowards and have fun together!

"I suddenly had a good idea."

He let out a long breath of smoke, turned back and said to D-4:
"Go change into your work clothes, we're going to go out for a while."

"Ok?"

D-4 looked at Zhou Ke in surprise and said:

"It's best not to be in this situation."

"I'm going to have some fun, D-4."

He pointed out the window and said:
"With the whole city asleep, isn't it the best time to do some bad things that we can't do on weekdays? A few days ago, the Panis Group organized an assassination against us in order to surrender to the Shunguang Organization.

I know it's just a formality, but I feel bad
I'm already unhappy, why should those mice in hiding be happy?

Let's go.

While the whole city is under martial law, let's go and "visit" the executives of the Panis Group!
I think that if their executives were assassinated one after another just after they joined the Shunguang Organization, it would be hard for the other party not to suspect that this was revenge by the angry Acholi Jr., right?
There is a conflict between the two sides, isn't there?
It would be a waste of a good opportunity if I didn't add fuel to the fire. Doing something bad at this time would make me happy. I have to listen to the 'doctor's advice'."

"But your current physical condition is very..."

D-4 whispers:
"Let's finish the external health disposal plan first. It won't take too long."

"Humph."

Zhou Ke looked up and down at D-4's overly "simple" outfit with great criticalness. He shook his head and said:
"Too exaggerated, like a stupid girl who deliberately seduces her boss. Do you think you, a young girl, can compare with Weng Meiyu in serving men? If I really need something, why don't I go to her?
Given the current state of deep cooperation between the two parties, I have twenty ways to make her climb onto the bed obediently and pose in any position I want.

Unfortunately, I don’t like this overly straightforward style!

My heart doesn't like it, and my body doesn't like it! So, D-4, I'll say this one last time, go change into your work clothes."

D-4 blinked, pushed the door open and left obediently. A few minutes later, she returned to the room in a red dress and saw Zhou Ke leaning against the wall and hooking his finger at her.

She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and was about to ask something when he grabbed her neck and pulled her towards Zhou Ke, followed by a kiss filled with some nostalgia and complicated emotions.

A kiss that almost suffocated her.

She thought that as a robot, she would calmly accept all of this in the companionship mode, and then proceed to the next step naturally. However, at this moment, the violent beating of emotions from the mechanical mind mimicry still made her instinctively try to push Zhou Ke away.

"You see, you overestimate your obedience and underestimate the weight of feelings."

Zhou Ke let her go very gentlemanly, helped her tidy up her messy hair, and said:
"Every time Wu Neng was trying to sell his stupid 'external health treatment plan', I knew it wouldn't work, especially when your mimic personality was becoming more and more perfect. The most gorgeous feather of an independent woman is her pure self-esteem.

They would not allow themselves to fall into the current predicament.

Congratulations, D-4, you are becoming more and more like a normal woman.

Let's go.

Let's kill a few of the unlucky guys who are destined to die today.
Let’s go have some fun!”

He whistled and picked up the razor blade beside him, carrying it on his shoulder like a stick, but after taking a few steps, D-4 grabbed his wrist.

The latter looked at him and said seriously:

"I can activate the deep companion mode. I have a complete set of seduction circuits in my database. Give me another chance. This is my job and responsibility."

"shush"

Zhou Ke put his finger on her lips and said:
"Don't say such spoiling things when things are going so well.

I have long passed the youthful age when I would get aroused at the sight of a woman. Now that you know my little secret, you should also know that for a lonely soul who has fallen into another world, what I need most is not a silicone doll that obeys my every command.

Just think of me as being pretentious.

But before you truly become a 'person', before you truly become a soul different from 'her', I will not touch you. Don't underestimate the patience and stubbornness of an old man, and don't underestimate the bond between us."

(End of this chapter)