Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Screw Star is the home of intelligent machines.

A long ring of holes encircles the spiral-shaped planet.

A mechanical sun with an orbital ring serves as an independent satellite of the Screw Star.

Intelligent machines are mechanical life forms with "thought".

Scholars have offered various theories about the origin of mechanical life, but the most common conjecture is that it originated from a cluster of electrons that were born by chance.

Under the influence of countless attraction and repulsion forces, the electric current differentiates into secondary forms of varying sizes, much like the self-replication of carbon-based cells.

This characteristic created the most primitive program, and thus machines possessed a kind of "thought" comparable to carbon-based life.

【Star Difference Engine】: A magnificent creation on Screw Star.

Screwgoom. This [Mechanical Duke/Miconic King] is one of the many miracles he created.

If he wanted to, even being crowned Emperor Rupert III would be just a thought.

However, he never thought of it that way; he was dedicated to building a friendship between carbon-based and silicon-based life forms.

The mechanical cuckoo clock, a gift from the Interstellar Peace Corporation, is still displayed among his collection.

Screw Gum disdains to inherit someone else's name.

Therefore, he is: [Screw Goom I].

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Now, with the addition of various emotional case studies by ScrewGum, the computing power of the Star Difference Machine has been supplemented.

A central theme called "art" was explored on a machine that mimics human painting.

Pearl. A new mechanical miracle has been born.

Screw Gum has an obligation to guide beings of the same origin as him.

"Hello, it's nice to have this conversation with you from the perspective of life. I'm Screwgoom, it's a pleasure to meet you."

The machine had just acquired consciousness, and although it still retained a dullness devoid of humanity, it responded very quickly.

"I am Pearl, a word contained in the difference engine motif, so I used that as my name."

Screw Gum nodded:

"A very good idea. Ms. Zhenzhu was born for [art], so are you going to fight for your mission?"

Pearl still has a very human-machine feel to it, nodding mechanically.

"Analyzing the original meaning of this body's birth, proving the subject of [art], and in order to absorb more art-related concepts, walking in the world is a necessary choice."

"Hehe, Ms. Zhenzhu, there's no need to rush. Your understanding of the world is still too shallow. The think tank of Screw Star has the common sense and various kinds of knowledge you need. Please study freely."

Zhenzhu bowed slightly:

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Screwgoom."

Not long after, Cheng Xiao received a message from Luo Sigumu on his jade tablet.

Screw Gumu: [Image], Mr. Cheng Xiao, what do you think of this landscape painting?

Cheng Xiao: It looks beautiful and is very detailed, but it's also too neat, isn't it? But it's also the neatest I've ever seen. Did you draw it with AI? Did you design some new drawing program?

ScrewGumm: That's quite a sharp comment. I'm sorry, this is a lady's painting, but in a sense, it is indeed AI.

Cheng Xiao: Oh, oh, oh! So that means it's actually drawn in imitation of AI? It's so similar! How can a human hand draw the neatness of AI?

ScrewGumu: Haha, I'm afraid I can't answer that question for now. Thank you for your feedback.

Cheng Xiao looked at the message, somewhat confused. What was Luo Sigumu up to?

Forget it, given Screw's personality, he won't do anything like other geniuses.

On the other side, Zhenzhu fell silent after seeing Chengxiao's evaluation.

Screw Gum joked:

"Ms. Zhenzhu, it seems that the subject of [art] is more difficult than you imagined. The think tank has many idealistic and realistic literary works and paintings that you can read and try to empathize with."

Zhenzhu bowed again.

"I understand. May I ask who Mr. Screwgoom just contacted?"

"One of my few good friends is a very interesting person; he always has a good eye for talent."

"I see. Could you please give me their contact information? I'd like to ask them for advice."

"Of course you can, but before that, I suggest you learn more about him. Here is some of his personal information that I have compiled."

"Thank you so much for your help."

Zhenzhu left with the documents in her hands.

When she saw Cheng Xiao's review, she felt a blockage in the reactor in her chest.

That feeling was dull and made me very uncomfortable.

But she's an android; how can a machine have these kinds of emotions?

In human terms... is this feeling...sulking?

It seems that my skills are still not good enough to create a true work of art; I am merely imitating and copying.

We need to keep improving; we must get Mr. Screw's friend to change his opinion!

Even just a little bit...

At the same time, Manyu came to Luosigumu with a cooperation proposal.

"Mr. Screw, look! The difference engine has created another miracle. The company can't miss this opportunity!"

"Ms. Manyu, Ms. Zhenzhu's decision to stay or leave is her own choice. I can only offer the company a priority contact opportunity. Please do not use methods that I do not approve of."

Screw Gum warned:

"Also, I saved your body, so you owe me a favor. If you persuade her to go to the company, I hope Ms. Zhenzhu can receive the protection she deserves there."

"Don't worry~ I promise I won't let Miss Pearl go to those money-grubbing places~ By the way, has Mr. Screwgum tried to set up a connection with Mr. Chengxiao?"

"It's done."

"That's wonderful! I've been eyeing this project for a long time. If Miss Zhenzhu joins the company and is mentored by Mr. Cheng Xiao, then my career will be complete."

Screw Gum nodded. Even without the company's intervention, he would most likely have guided the two to get to know each other.

Cheng Xiao will surely be able to help Zhenzhu complete her task.

However, the Interstellar Peace Corporation's sense of smell and methods for resources are truly superb. The company is wary of Screw Star, yet it covets the resources it contains.

As the person in charge of the company's cooperation, ScrewGumm doesn't mind some of the company's underhanded tactics.

However, he will not stand idly by when it comes to cultivating "humanity".

After receiving a reply from Screw Gum, Manyuk began to prepare to negotiate with Shinju.

"Well, those guys in our own company are all thinking about taking over the creations of the Difference Engine, but they haven't considered why these creations are called 'miracles.' Are they things that can be controlled so easily?"

"You think you can treat Pearl like a money-making machine right in front of Screwgun? Dream on!"

"Since those guys in the market development department are so eager for Zhenzhu to be their face, I'll defy their wishes!"

"The Strategic Investment Department... could be a good temporary option. If that doesn't work out, then you'll have to come here."