Evolution of a Girl

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A geisha robot walks by in the distance.

That was the most common geisha robot, used for performances. This kind of puppet was far inferior to those sophisticated prosthetics.

After spending the night together, they were preparing to go back.

"Technology is getting better and better these days. Dolls like this used to be high-end technology."

Dolls that can cross the cognitive "uncanny valley" are indeed rare.

The more anthropomorphic a puppet is, the more people like it. However, when the degree of anthropomorphism reaches a certain level, people will actually become afraid of that level of anthropomorphism. This is the uncanny valley.

However, once people cross the uncanny valley, their love for dolls will increase rapidly, because that level of "anthropomorphism" is already very close to real people.

"In the eyes of many people, that is actually a human being," Luo Zhen said.

"That's just wishful thinking." Tianyin's voice rang out, "That's just humanity's own desire."

"Eh?"

"If puppets could talk, they'd probably cry out, 'I don't want to be human.' They'd be tormented by people arbitrarily shaping them into their own likenesses, and then being treated as humans."

"Is... that so? But I still want to believe that there are puppets who long to become humans." Luo Zhen said.

"When it began to desire to become a human, it was no longer a puppet." Tianyin turned her head. "It was a human."

When a dead thing begins to desire life, it is no longer a dead thing, but a living thing.

Luo Zhen was stunned, he looked at Tianyin blankly.

The girl said, "When a doll begins to desire, it is no longer a doll. It is a 'human.' The moment it desires to become human, it becomes something closer to human than humans."

"But there is no Ghost." Luo Zhen said strangely.

"As long as there is love, the light of Ghost will exist. And the longed-for love is the most dazzling thing."

"How could a puppet possibly have a ghost?" Luo Zhen shook his head. "I've heard of some stories about humans losing their ghosts."

"Just because I don't know them doesn't mean they don't exist," Tianyin said. "Besides, what a ghost is is just something humans have arbitrarily defined."

Luo Zhen didn't know how to answer.

"For example, if there were a species of silicon-based aliens whose robots were carbon-based, then in their eyes, would humans be machines or living things? Would humans also have ghosts?"

"This……"

The line between life and death is blurred.

And when has the boundary between living things ever been clear?

"Humans are indeed arrogant creatures," Luo Zhen said with a smile, "but if I have to say, I still prefer dolls."

"Why?" Tianyin asked.

"Because dolls are different from humans. Being with dolls is pretty comfortable, right? But that's just how humans are," Luo Zhen said. "They like, love, and indulge themselves."

He sighed, sat down on the sofa, and continued, "In the final analysis, it's all about human selfishness."

"..."

Tianyin didn't say anything, just stared at him.

"What's wrong with me?"

Luo Zhen felt a little nervous when Tianyin looked at him.

"Nothing, just a little surprised that you can say such philosophical words."

"Ah?" Luo Zhen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but then he was quite happy. He didn't think much of it at first, but after hearing Tianyin's words, he suddenly had the illusion that what he said made sense. "Maybe I really have a future as a philosopher."

"There are two types of people who can say such things: one is an experienced philosopher, and the other is a sage-mode otaku. From what I understand, you are closer to the latter."

"..."

Although Luo Zhen felt that he was not a "NEET" or something like that, he actually felt that he seemed to be closer to the latter...

Uh, that's a bit heartbreaking.

"A puppet with its own self...it's scary to think about it." Luo Zhen shook his head.

"why?"

"Isn't that what's played out on TV? A puppet becomes a human, and then tries to rule the world, and eventually wipes out all the humans..." Luo Zhen remembered seeing something similar when he was watching a movie with his sister Haruka.

"That's the last descendant of humanity," the girl said. "You should be proud of it. And why do you think the puppets must destroy humanity?"

"Because... arrogance. Human arrogance and excessive self-awareness. I personally don't have any special feelings about it, but there will always be people who will feel uncomfortable." Luo Zhen said.

"It is precisely because of this diversity and contradiction that humans are interesting."

"Interesting? Ah, that's true."

Of course, I still prefer dolls—Luo Zhen said in his heart.

……

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Chapter 179 We hold hands but cannot understand each other

night.

Tianyin was wearing a cheongsam today, with a black base and gold-edged patterns.

Like a canary in the night.

The sword in his hand is also a luxurious sword with gold edges.

But it is not the flashy type as before, but a type that has been specially enhanced.

After discovering that the battle between Tianyin and Liuli was extraordinary, their weapons were specially strengthened during the battle between the two.

Although it is a "competition", it is ultimately for one's own enjoyment.

Therefore, it would be a good idea to slightly modify and strengthen the weapons to make them look more pleasing to the eye.

It would not be beautiful if something like a broken sword or a broken knife happened.

"Is it really okay?"

Luo Zhen's voice rang out.

"Ah."

Simple answer.

The doll girl just remained silent.

Then, he picked up the sword and walked onto the stage.

Her opponent was already waiting there.

Liuli's hair was tied into a ponytail, and she was wearing a high-cut tights similar to a swimsuit, with a pair of long gloves and thigh-high boots on her hands.

The material of the costume is smooth gelatin, and the black tights reflect mirror-like highlights.

A dashing figure.

However, the look in his eyes showed a real desire to destroy what was before him.

It's as if he wants to exclude and destroy it.

Liuli raised the katana.

It will never be the same again.

Because the strength of the weapons is different.

So, the battle will not be abandoned halfway.

Tianyin also raised the katana.

——Impeccable.

In the eyes of the doll named Liuli, the blonde doll was almost invulnerable.

The intensity is higher than last time.