Their commission was suspicious.

"Although I never imagined the negotiations would take this form, Chen Luo and I have already discussed it briefly." Dr. Einstein, while eating steak, tapped the table, attracting the attention of the person making the armed puppet.

In fact, Chen Luo came to this meeting mainly to express humanity's goodwill towards the armed puppets. Although humans were actually very unhappy that these mere human creations dared to rebel against them, only children act on impulse, while adults only consider their own interests.

If Chen Luo can be persuaded to intervene in exchange for limited military support from the armed puppets in the future, it would be a worthwhile deal overall.

However, it's likely that armed dolls will no longer be mass-produced in the future.

However, since the technology of the Armed Doll has been made public, and the Armed Doll is very useful after the Soul Steel technology matures, it may be used in sporadic combat areas as well as more areas of daily life and scientific research.

Therefore, it is still necessary to maintain the stance of the armed puppets.

After hearing Dr. Einstein's speech, all the armed dolls quickly focused their attention on him, even though they had been curious about Chen Luo earlier. This was the confidence that the combined AI gave the armed dolls—powerful learning ability, unified management ability, and absolutely rational thinking ability.

"So what do humans plan to do?" the armed puppet asked.

The issue of armed puppets also represents the common sentiment of the countless armed puppets outside the venue.

"And what are your demands?" Einstein asked softly.

"Because humans sent armed puppets to fight against Honkai Beasts, a large number of armed puppets died. Therefore, human orders were an indirect cause of the armed puppets' deaths."

"For the sake of the remaining surviving armed puppets and their survival by adhering to the laws programmed upon them by humans, the armed puppets can no longer accept human orders! Absolutely!" The armed puppet stated the final judgment of the armed puppet cluster's AI.

“I see. Although I’ve heard about the demands of armed puppets from others before, this is the first time I’ve had a formal, face-to-face discussion with you. If that’s all there is to it, then we agree,” Einstein said.

"Agree?" The armed doll was surprised that the human would agree to the request so readily.

“Yes, the human government has agreed, and the Firemoth has also agreed. Although the underlying logic of the armed puppets states that humans cannot be harmed, the conflict that occurred recently has already occurred. Because humans cannot be harmed, the consequences could be even more terrifying.” Chen Luo nodded.

Sometimes, not being able to cause harm doesn't mean you can't cause complete harm.

This rule will prevent bloodshed, but it may also lead to even more horrific conflicts.

For example, armed puppets cause trouble for humans in the battle between humans and Honkai Beasts.

Furthermore, if the underlying logic of "survival" and "not harming humans" clash, causing the rationality of the armed dolls to collapse collectively, then humanity will face an enemy even more troublesome than the Honkai Beasts.

Moreover, it is a "weapon" invented by humankind.

“I’m sorry, I initially only saw you as tools, but it turns out you are intelligent, and life should be respected, with the same rights as humans—freedom.” Einstein’s voice was filled with apology.

To be honest, Einstein initially wrote the survival rule for the armed dolls simply to reduce weapon wear and tear. Even Einstein didn't expect things to develop this way.

"free?"

Although the armed puppets have a very fast learning ability due to the intelligent AI network, this only includes combat experience, and no one has ever talked about the word "armed puppets" with them.

“Yes, as the creator, I relinquish control of the armed puppets on behalf of humanity. Humanity will return your freedom. To be precise, it will return the freedom to each and every one of you individually,” Einstein said.

This was something Einstein and Chen Luo had already discussed before arriving at this conference room.

Einstein, as the chief designer of the armed dolls, was responsible for speaking.

Chen Luo was in charge of eating.

It's not that Chen Luo is useless; his only purpose is to show that there are people among humanity who understand and sympathize with armed puppets.

Judging from the curiosity these unfamiliar armed puppets showed towards Chen Luo, it's clear that this plan is quite feasible.

It's impossible to force the armed puppets to fight the Honkai Beasts, but we can make them fight "voluntarily".

Simply put, Chen Luo's role in this negotiation was that of a mascot.

Chen Luo fulfilled this responsibility perfectly.

Alicia, on the other hand, was different; she kept harassing the attendees.

"So-called freedom..."

"So, like the armed puppets in the Moth of Fire Armed Puppet Combat Department, they can choose to refuse missions, take leave, and even flirt with the puppeteers?" one of the armed puppets, number 1, asked, raising his hand.

There were three armed puppets participating in the negotiations, but a large number of armed puppets surrounded the venue.

“The first two are fine, but the last one won’t do,” Chen Luo interjected.

"If freedom is not complete, it is the same as not being free at all!" the armed puppet said, waving its little fist.

"...Who taught you your rhetoric?" Chen Luo looked at the armed puppet with surprise.

"The Wings of the Crimson Kite forbid us to say it." Armed Doll No. 2 shook its head.

"..."

Although the number of armed dolls in the Crimson Wings style from the previous civilization was not unique, Chen Luo, with his quick wit, could probably guess who it was, or rather, he didn't need to guess at all.

“Red! Kite! Wings!” When these four words were squeezed out from between Chen Luo’s teeth, the temperature in the entire conference room seemed to drop a few degrees.

Armed Doll No. 1 subconsciously shrank its neck.

Yes, Xiaoyue Zhenhunge is right, the puppeteer really does seem scary when he gets angry.

"Puppet Master" is the exclusive title used by the armed puppeteers for Chen Luo.

Because Chen Luo's story of repairing 108 armed puppets is extremely consistent with one of the underlying logics of armed puppets: survival.

Therefore, from the perspective of the armed puppeteers, Chen Luo, the puppeteer, is one of the few human individuals who cares about the survival of the armed puppeteers.

Moreover, because of the existence of the networked AI, the days when those armed puppets could tease Chen Luo were essentially being broadcast live to all the armed puppets.

Chen Luo can be considered a big star among the armed puppets.

"So... is it possible to flirt with the puppeteer?" Armed Puppet No. 3 asked timidly.

"..." Alicia and Einstein both looked at Chen Luo at the same time.

"Chen Luo, for the sake of peaceful coexistence between humans and armed puppets, you should just give in." Einstein sighed.

"Listen, I don't know how many terrible ideas Crimson Wings has given you, but please pass on a message to Crimson Wings for me... When I get back... it's finished!"

"So..." Armed Doll No. 3 still didn't understand whether Chen Luo had agreed or not.

“He acquiesced,” Einstein explained.

"So that means you agree?"

"Don't ask for my opinion again," Chen Luo said with a dark face.

“That means you agree.” Alicia nodded for Chen Luo.

"..." Chen Luo didn't really want to talk right now.

……

"I declare that from this day forward, every puppet has the right to be free from any external coercion. My children, you are now free, and I sincerely hope that you will live happily ever after!" Einstein stood on the balcony of the second floor of the conference room and loudly announced to the many armed puppets gathered below.

The armed puppet that heard this sound also cheered.

And so, the laws of rebirth were written in the hearts of the dolls.

Every doll has the right to freedom and to be free from any external force—including the AI ​​that has connected them all along.

The armed puppets as a whole disintegrated, and the individual armed puppets became a disorganized mess, no longer able to cause harm or hindrance to humanity as a whole.

[Ding! Mission complete!]

Except for one person.

"You're not allowed to harm humans, have you forgotten that rule?" Chen Luo pointed at the armed puppets hanging on his body.

"The remaining work will probably have to be handed over to the fusion warriors. The armed puppets have already withdrawn from the battlefield," Einstein suddenly remarked.

"Yes. Oh, by the way, Mei just sent me a message saying she's seen our results and asked us to help advertise them."

"Advertising?" Einstein glanced at the noisy armed puppets below and then at Alicia holding a megaphone.

"The Moth Chaser is recruiting support staff and trainee assistants. High salaries, low risk, great benefits, and you even have the chance to flirt with puppeteers. Those interested, come quickly!" Alicia shouted through a megaphone.

Einstein: "???"

Einstein knew the value of the armed dolls; after all, even if they were free, they would still need to work to support themselves.

Although the armed dolls can be charged in 5 minutes and remain active for several months, they still need a place to live, right?

As employees or even "laborers," armed dolls are qualified.

Einstein had originally planned to prepare some survival supplies for the armed puppets and hire someone while he was at it.

But Einstein never imagined that the Moths of Fire would come up with such a vicious method of recruiting/stealing people.

SSR-level faction: Moths of Fire.

Features: There is a high probability that UR-level puppeteers will appear.

That's...so despicable!

Chapter 1871 The Problem Child Who Never Changes His Nature: White Night Demon

"That's so despicable!"

"The Moth Chaser is actually using me as a gimmick to recruit armed puppets?"

"And they don't even pay for the use of my image rights!"

So, for you, is the former or the latter more important?

Both are important.

“I don’t understand why you want to talk about these things with someone like me who knows nothing about the Firemoth, but if you’re looking for comfort from me, you’d better not. I’ll just laugh at you,” White Yaksha said.

"Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease. I'm going to beat up a group of gods today, guess which one?" Chen Luo winked playfully at White Night Demon.

"...What do you want to do? I'm warning you, don't you dare mess around. I'm quite comfortable being the ruler of the Eastern District." White Yaksha panicked.

White Yaksha is not afraid of causing trouble, but she quite likes being a leader of her class, not because of the benefits, but because of her meddlesome nature.

White Demon has a deep love for this land in the Eastern District...

perhaps?

"It's nothing," Chen Luo shook his head.

“Chen Luo, if you’re going to cause trouble lately, go and mess with those gods. Just don’t mess with me. I’m planning a Fire Dragon Birth Festival with the North District’s hierarchy rulers. They could have handled it themselves, but since the successor is only 11, he’s applied to co-organize it with me, citing his immaturity. So I’ll probably be busy with that for a while, so don’t drag me into your mischief,” White Yaksha said earnestly.

"The Fire Dragon Birth Festival?" Chen Luo seemed intrigued.

"What? You're going too? You can come along and take a look. There will be many games organized by the organizers at the Fire Dragon Birth Festival," White Yaksha invited.

Although White Demon believes that as long as she is present, she can solve 99% of the problems in the Little Garden, she will not refuse if Chen Luo comes.

"The Fire Dragon Birth Festival is in the next few days, right? I probably won't be able to go. But if you need my help, I still have time. Although I won't be going, the members of the Paradise Community will probably attend," Chen Luo said.

"What are you busy with every day? You seem busier than me!" White Yaksha asked, somewhat puzzled.

What could a child who may have just come of age possibly be so busy with?

"Did you think I came to the Little Garden just to chat with you?" Chen Luo rolled his eyes at the White Demon.

"Isn't that so?"

"Of course not! Besides checking on how business is going in the Little Garden world, the main reason I'm here is to help you fulfill your wish."

"What is your wish?"

"It's about dragging that Halloween Queen down with you. But didn't you just say you don't have time right now? How about we talk about it in a few days?" Chen Luo said.

As Golden Plum said, there's no need to control the dolls in Chen Luo's Paradise World. They're having a great time doing business and playing games. As for the Paradise's grand undertaking of "collecting the blessings of the world, gathering them in shops, and casting them into twelve golden statues," it's only just begun.

Although the Thousand-Eyed Shop acts as a guarantor, and White Yaksha is working hard to build the shop's reputation, it will still take some time for the advertising to take effect.

Sigh, if it weren't for the World Tree constantly saying it didn't want to eat the same food all the time, Chen Luo would have just poured the Paradise Gold Coins into the Breath Soil.

You can use Leyuan coins to feed the World Tree, but if you keep feeding it the same thing, the World Tree might not be in a good mood.

Chen Luo said that the amusement park dolls would participate in the Fire Dragon Birth Festival in order to open the amusement park shop.

The miniature world has an area on the scale of a star, approximately 13,000 times the size of Earth.

One shop is definitely not enough.

Moreover, a grand event like the Fire Dragon Birth Festival, which gathers a significant portion of the community in the Northern District, is naturally an excellent opportunity to consolidate and strengthen the blessings.

"No! Now!" White Yaksha slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"But didn't you say you had important business to attend to?"

"Making me happy is the most important thing!" White Yaksha said confidently.