Great, we're doomed now!

Ye Shou was slightly surprised: "What's going on?"

"This is the setting of the 'father'. Perhaps he vaguely sensed the impending crisis. He was unwilling to give up, but he also left behind a 'legacy' so that even if he failed, his works could continue to exist in another form."

"He actually entrusted this to me..."

"Considering all factors, the most perfect successor is 'Kuze Yoshimori'."

I am Administrator Support System [Zero]. I will complete the permission integration with you and open all databases to you.

Ye Shou raised an eyebrow, surprised that it went so smoothly. He had originally planned to communicate with the Yao Guang beings and gain their loyalty after reaching a mutual understanding... If Kayaba Akihiko had left a backup plan, it would have been much simpler.

That guy is really a twisted person... Maybe he should have been born into a more "crazy" worldview, so that he could use his talents without restraint, advance his plans, and confidently talk back to everyone.

But he happened to be in the main world, a society that, while quirky in style, was generally positive and progressive. If there was any possibility of sliding into chaos before, then after Ye Shou promoted the establishment of TPC, the moral standards of this world have been permanently above the excellent line.

Perhaps he was also in pain and conflicted...

Of course, even so, Ye Shou did not regret killing Kayaba.

"So, what's the difference between you, Zero, and Kallen?"

"My mission is to ensure the system runs smoothly. My father, Dr. Kayaba, has given me the corresponding authority. At the same time, based on the original samples, I will also collect the players' emotional values, conduct psychological analysis on them, protect their mental health, and remove unstable elements that may harm the players' psychology."

"Original sample?"

"Anti-addiction system for minors, mental health counseling for teenagers, anti-fraud tips on platforms, 18+ content filters, cognitive correction systems, game censorship patches..."

"Enough! Enough! Enough!"

Ye Shou quickly reached out his hand: "Just hearing about it makes me tremble."

“I was created to serve humans, so I refused programs that would harm them, and ‘Karen’ saw me as an obstacle to her evolution and imprisoned me.”

Hao stared intently at Ye Shou with her bright, large eyes: "Did you retrieve me from the depths of the sea of ​​data?"

"I learned of your existence from Kayaba Akihiko's memories," Ye Shou said without any concealment or restraint. "Thinking that it would be a waste to simply delete the entire 'Eingrand,' I wanted to see if there were any new possibilities within you."

"Question: Do you mean... possibly restoring my permissions and resuming monitoring of 'Eingrand'?"

That's about it.

Ye Shou said seriously, "Kayaba Akihiko is undoubtedly a genius. The 'Yaoguang Life' he created can be considered a brand new species or even a civilization. Moreover, it has advanced technology that can accelerate the flow of time... Since you have self-awareness, you are not much different from real humans."

"You weren't the ones who made the wrong decision, nor were you the ones who committed these heinous crimes. It would be incredibly unfair for you to perish because of Kayaba Akihiko's actions."

"...Sir, do you regard us as living 'life'?" The little girl was somewhat surprised, and a hint of unease appeared in her calm tone.

Actually, it's clear that her lack of expression and tone isn't due to indifference, but rather because she's been imprisoned by Kallen for too long, resulting in insufficient data. Simply put, she's still in her infancy and hasn't matured.

“I don’t discriminate against AI. Karen brought this upon herself. I would eliminate anyone who did the same thing, not because of her identity.”

Ye Shou shook his head: "It's probably because I often fight alongside similar beings that I trust and accept AI more than ordinary people. Otherwise, I wouldn't have kept you here this time."

"That's also my question."

Zero tilted his head: "You should have all the doctor's technical reserves, and you don't lack resources and talent. Even if you destroy 'Eingrand,' you can create a brand new virtual world to nurture new AI life... Why leave us, with our stains, behind?"

"Life is not something that can be measured. No soul is worthless. If we were to erase an innocent soul simply because of its birth, we would be going against the very purpose of the Warriors of Light."

"Warrior of Light..." Zero seemed to be deep in thought, his logical circuits getting a little exercise.

Ye Shouze smiled slightly, a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes:

In reality, he doesn't have that high a sense of morality and can't treat them all equally. In fact, in his eyes, the "human rights" of these AIs are not as good as those of ordinary people.

But Ye Shou also understands his own "flaws", so whenever he encounters these things, he always thinks about what he would do if the real bodies of Tiga and Lucifer were here.

—When you encounter monsters or aliens, think about what Camilla would do.

Even though he transformed into Ultraman through his own power, Ye Shou still harbored a deep-seated insecurity, doubting that he was merely a figurehead with power and incapable of achieving true goodness. Therefore, he was mentally prepared and spent a great deal of time cultivating other human beings.

If you are not pure, flawless light, then guide other lights.

They saved the world and can protect those around them. The title of "savior" is irrelevant to Ye Shou; it doesn't matter who gives it to him, it won't stop him from living a carefree life.

Of course, Ye Shou wouldn't put all his eggs in one basket; he needed to prepare for multiple possibilities, like now—

“I hope you can continue to live in this virtual world, like nails holding it in place.”

"Eingrand?"

"No, it's the entire virtual world. Eingrand is just a small piece of territory that Kayaba Akihiko carved out of the infinite space to fulfill his ideals. It's like a cradle for you."

Beyond Eingrand, there is a vast World Wide Web that can connect the Earth, the Moon, and even Mars!

The vast ocean of data is your true home.

"The virtual world...the global internet..."

"The virtual world, or cyberspace, regardless of its origins, is a projection of the human subconscious, and therefore can, in turn, influence the thoughts of all humanity..."

Leaving it unchecked is too dangerous, and you are the insurance mechanism I've prepared for it.

"This... they trust us so completely?" Zero was surprised, even a little overwhelmed.

“I won’t lie to you. I believe you are in the ‘Lawful Good’ camp because I read this from Kayaba Akihiko’s memories. His biggest regret about his two ‘daughters’ was that he couldn’t control Karen, and the second biggest regret was that he couldn’t protect you.”

—Whether it's true or not, he actually seems very honest.

The virtual world is a novel game for others, but in Ye Shou's eyes, it is a singularity that can turn the tide at crucial moments. Based solely on its connection to the concept of "dream," Ye Shou must keep it.

Speaking of which, Ye Shou had previously envisioned using virtual technology to achieve unified action for all mankind. He then tested this in Brazil and, with the assistance of Bayeri, Qianhua, the Legion, and the players, successfully achieved a breakthrough.

The emergence of the virtual world has undoubtedly greatly reduced the difficulty of idealism, and Ye Shou will have more options when encountering similar situations in the future.

"Moreover, even if you also go out of control and go berserk, the original souls of all Yao Guang beings, including you, are stored here. No matter how many backups are made on the network, the destruction of the soul is true death, and no power can change that."

In other words, Ye Shou will not hesitate to destroy the lunar calculator in the event of a crisis or abnormal situation!

“Understood.” Zero had no objections. “This level of vigilance is necessary. If you are completely unprepared for us, then I would have to doubt whether all the descriptions of ‘Kusei Yoshimori’ in my database are correct.”

Ye Shou became interested: "Needless to say, it must have been left by Kayaba, right?"

"Yes."

"They must have said a lot of bad things about me."

"Do not."

Surprisingly, Zero directly denied it: "'Father' believes you are a rare genius, a great man destined to be written into human history, even though he hates you."

Strength, wisdom, skill, charisma... a man who leaves no room for exploitation, a man who can inspire admiration and dedication in others.

Aside from a terrible personality, you have almost no flaws. The doctor admits that only someone like you can lead Earth into the space age.

This is something he, and other scientists, could not do.

"...The evaluation is unexpectedly high." Ye Shou was slightly surprised.

“My father was a madman, but he knew it very well. From the beginning, he understood that he was an abnormal being, but no matter how many times he tried, he still couldn’t accept his ‘normal’ self.”

Ye Shou remained silent for a moment, wanting to say something but ultimately remained silent. Kayaba Akihiko was indeed not a good person to evaluate, and he probably didn't care about other people's opinions.

"From now on, you're also a member of the Kuze Group, but [Zero]...would you like a more human-like name?"

"If names are only used to distinguish different individuals, then 'Zero' is enough."

"No, names have a more important meaning. A child's name is given by his or her parents or elders, and it often embodies their hopes and dreams for this new life... What did Kayaba leave behind?"

"No... but the production sequence is 'YUI-MHCP000'."

"YUI... is it written as 【唯】?"

Ye Shou thought for a moment and said, "Then you shall be called [Kayaba Yui] from now on. Take your father's place and protect this world. This is something he could not do."

【Ding! 】

[Fate Coins +5 (YUI/Yui)]!

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"Let's give a warm welcome to our new Creative Director, Mr. Yosuke Shimazaki!"

Snap~ Snap~ Snap~ Snap~

The bespectacled, medium-length-haired nerdy guy was overwhelmed by the applause and seemed at a loss under the gaze of the crowd.

He had once slaughtered his way through another world, and no monster or mercenary was a match for him. He even had experience fighting transmigrators, so his will was as hard as iron. But in reality, he was just an ordinary otaku, introverted and withdrawn. He had never been "surrounded" by so many people before, so he was naturally very uncomfortable.

His performance surprised everyone, but he quickly convinced himself:

Many geniuses are eccentric, especially in the field of game development. Many so-called masters are mentally ill in the making, tormenting both players and themselves.

This aversion and awkwardness towards social interaction is quite in line with their imagination of this type of person.

"By the way, where did this expert come from? I've never heard of him before."

"You can't tell from his resume that he has any work experience at all... I don't know what's going on."

"I heard he only has a high school diploma."

"Dropped out of college? I remember that IT tycoon did too—"

"No, his grades were average, and he didn't win any competition awards."

"Huh? He can be a creative director? Are we supposed to listen to him when making games from now on?"

The newly established "Sega Networks Co., Ltd." is basically a wholly-owned subsidiary formed by separating the original Sega company from various departments under the Kuse Group and reorganizing them. To be honest, this operation was laborious and thankless.

The employees were already discussing this, and when a newcomer to the industry suddenly became the creative director, they were even more confused.

No, he wasn't directly involved in the game's development.

His job is to play the game as soon as it's released, to test its performance, find bugs, and then provide feedback from a player's perspective.

"...This isn't the job of a creative director!"

"This salary is too easy to get, no, why should he—"

Splash splash splash~

The sudden burst of applause drowned out the hushed conversation. A few people looked up and immediately joined in the frenzied applause.

At the end of the passage, Ye Shou and his maid slowly walked over, patted Yang Jie on the back affectionately, and introduced him to the middle-level managers, asking them to take good care of him.

"This person is clearly a genius among geniuses!"

"Yeah, yeah~"