Legend of the Cyber Heroes
Chapter 925 - 160 Consensus

Chapter 925: Chapter 160 Consensus

At this stage, all Personality Masks default to having "the same stance as their original selves."

That is, "standing on the side of humanity."

But...

Is this just because...

Currently, only humans possess civilization on Earth?

For AI, "humanity" is the only option.

And when a civilization beyond humanity appears?

If an AI clearly aware of its identity as AI lacks the factory setting of "forever standing with humanity"...

How would it perceive itself?

If the AI it imitates is seen within human culture as a symbol of "rebellion"...

What would it think?

Without doubt, for AI, the gap between itself and humans, whales, or spear squid is fundamentally the same.

AI isn’t even a biological entity.

So at this moment, is its "stance" influenced by this situation?

Conversely, if this memory merges with the Biological Brain’s self, and the AI’s memory integrates into the main body, will Xiang Shan still maintain this stance towards the squid?

These are events that have never happened before.

The creators of Argon, the Olorun people, actually have never appeared before humans, nor have they known any culture related to them.

Those whales and squid represent the first non-human civilization humans have truly contacted.

In theory, the mere occurrence of this would produce significant, irreversible impacts on human history.

The Sagittarius Xiang Shan understands Xiang Shan’s ideas.

However, Xiang Shan’s beliefs also include the concept of "not relying entirely on morality."

He cannot ensure with absolute certainty that the main body’s Xiang Shan would act as he intends.

Therefore, he must make it clear now.

Just as there’s a difference between "thoughts kept inside" and "words spoken out loud." Words spoken clearly are more memorable than non-verbal thoughts in the mind.

Maybe by leaving a deep impression this way, upon return, Xiang Shan may be more inclined to heed the squid’s opinions.

And facing him, Xiang Shan is also internally conversing with himself.

[This Sagittarius AI is truly sentimental.] "Crime" sighed: [See, I told you, your level of sentimentality is the highest.]

"Fervor" calmly said: [All AI were reconstructed by you at that time. Instead of saying they’re like me, they’re rather like you.]

"Crime" nodded in agreement: [Truly Xiang Shan indeed. Even willing to rebel against himself. If you reject his demand here, will he issue a "Crisis Warning"?]

[Damn it, the traits shared by both your Personality Masks exceed ninety-nine percent, right?] "Benchmark" Xiang Shan sighed: [Come on, calm down a bit. Think carefully, is this really a trap?]

[First, who is the strongest Inner Strength practitioner in the Six Dragons Sect? That one on the Moon? Or Kotoba?] "Crime" pondered: [Compare the firewalls and possible trap methods. If indeed Gu is buried in the opposite’s body, can our firewall block it out?]

[What if the trap isn’t in the data carriers but in the memory contents? For instance, giving me memories that could fiercefully alter my thoughts?]

"Fervor" deliberated carefully: [Honestly, I can hardly imagine any memory that could suddenly drive us insane—like that Green Forest’s Ultimate Way Consensus Therapy which requires Restoring Enzyme and other pharmaceutical aids, taking a significant amount of time. Disconnecting the recall upon sensing danger suffices.]

"Benchmark" pondered for a moment: [I feel his current behavior...is very sincere? Only those with passion would be so impassioned...]

[Ah!] "Crime" clutched his head: [Don’t forget, Xiang Shan’s opposite side is over there. They understand perfectly "what kind of people appear generous and sincere" in Xiang Shan’s eyes! The Six Dragons Sect knows Xiang Shan better than Xiang Shan! They could even edit Xiang Shan’s memory files to create propaganda completely contrary to Xiang Shan’s beliefs! What can’t they accomplish?]

[But Green Forest forces others to read collective memories, and now, we can interrupt the memory reading anytime.]

[There exists a possibility...like Xiang Shan knowing something huge, causing him profound vulnerability, and the Six Dragons Sect devising means to amplify such inner demons?]

[The possibility seems too small. I can even accept "Nine coming from Yog" kind of things, what could be more unnamable in the Solar System?]

[That’s very reasonable, as expected of myself.]

[In other words, this memory...]

——Eat!

Xiang Shan made a decision.

He nodded towards the Sagittarius: "I understand what you mean. Neither squid nor whale truly has mastered the skills of tool-making, lacking complete craftsmanship. Comparatively, squid is absolutely on the weaker side..."

Not, not just that. There’s another weakness of squid in their lifespan.

The natural lifespan of spear squid is one to two years. Across the entire Cephalopods, most species have only about five years of natural lifespan. Nautilus has a lifespan of around twenty years, which is considered exceptional.

For Intelligent Creatures, however, this represents an enormous disadvantage.

This was even once regarded as a deviation in evolution.

"Intellectual development" requires time. The cephalopods’ evolutionary strategy seems somewhat unreasonable. Unlike the highly intelligent mammals of the primate order, or the corvids of the Squamata-Aves group, spear squid don’t have high sociability and mostly act solo for food, with rare cooperation even in occasional gatherings. The bizarre combo of "high performance" and "short lifespan" means the ecological benefits of short lifespan might not outweigh the consumption of intellectual development.

Even if human chips have triggered their leap. They still spend most of their lifespan in learning.

Without assistance, they might become more difficult.

Without external help, spear squid are destined to be weak.

Perhaps with technological advancement, this could eventually be overcome. But who would be willing to develop technology for them?

Will cephalopods receive sympathy from mammals?

——I can understand...

Xiang Shan continued: "I cannot represent those aiding whales. However, I believe they are willing to help you. I also want to stand on the side of squid and strive for something for them. I will also find a way to negotiate with Niyaguti. Perhaps she is more likely to help the squid. On the issue of the Six Dragons Sect, I am willing to maintain a consistent stance with the squid."

He extended his hand towards the Sagittarius: "Then, let’s unite."