【You have created a body for Ailei】
【You are satisfied, and Ailei is also satisfied】
【In the first week after creating the body, Ailei continuously manipulated the humanoid body, conducting training unique to her】
【If it were just about control and usage, Ailei wouldn't need training, as her vast computing power is capable of mastering everything, but what Ailei truly desires is the fluidity and naturalness of a living person】
“Ailei, you really don’t have to do this.”
“Becoming human doesn’t mean mimicking everything about humans.”
In the lab buried deep underground,
silence reigned.
Even the sound of air flowing, with a faint hissing noise, could be heard.
Xu Xi, who had just completed weapon research, looked at Ailei still training to walk, and his expression showed a hint of helplessness.
Meanwhile, on the computer projection screen nearby, various data and images blinked, indicating that Ailei was processing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ensuring the base’s normal operation, accurately controlling the body’s movements.
Two seemingly unrelated tasks, which for Ailei, with her astonishing computing power, are no burden at all.
Yet, that stubborn determination
always made Xu Xi feel a chill down his spine.
“Strange, why do I keep dreaming about Krisha lately…” Xu Xi muttered to himself, taking a sip of warm water.
The water flowed down his throat, refreshing and awakening.
Hmm, must be too exhausted recently. I should pay more attention to rest.
…
【In the second week after creating the body, Ailei successfully perfected the control of the body】
【Now, she can serve you in the most natural way, showing no trace of mechanical stiffness or dullness】
“Ailei, what are you…?”
“Master, I am searching through the Federation’s historical records.”
After resolving the issues with her posture,
under Xu Xi’s curious gaze, Ailei began accessing the Federation’s computer to retrieve historical records, focusing on the images of beautiful human females.
Not for replication.
But for learning.
The servant bot has been listening carefully to Xu Xi’s advice.
Wanting to create a unique appearance, one that belongs solely to “Ailei.”
But before that, the servant bot wants to thoroughly study human secular aesthetics to avoid Xu Xi disliking her choice.
Whoosh.
Whoosh, whoosh.
Ailei browsed quickly.
The browsing speed of an AI far exceeds that of a human. In the time it took Xu Xi to drink a cup of water, Ailei had already gone through numerous reference materials.
But…
“What exactly has this child been looking at?” Xu Xi wondered.
…
【In the third week after creating the body, Ailei finally made up her mind to shape her own unique appearance】
【You are curious…】
【You wait…】
【What appeared before you was a servant girl with hair color similar to yours, yet possessing the characteristics of “nothingness,” light and transparent, as if she had stepped out of a world of light】
Xu Xi’s hair color was a common black.
Ailei seemed to imitate and stay close to him.
Thus, her long, smooth hair reached her waist, draping over her smooth back, with the tips lightly touching the floor.
Golden sunlight from the surface, reflected through the light intake, cast just a faint beam, striking the smooth black hair and rendering it with a soft golden hue.
Very radiant, very striking.
No.
It wasn’t all because of the sunlight.
Xu Xi noticed that within the nearly black hair, in the fine material that re-constructed each strand, there were already slight golden glimmers.
“Master, what do you think…?”
This was the appearance Ailei had decided for herself.
But in this moment, she became uncertain, hesitant.
She looked so much like a real person.
Only the silver-blue eyes, excessively vivid, could immediately reveal that these were not features a normal human could possess.
“I think it’s pretty good, Ailei.”
Xu Xi smiled.
His servant’s adjusted appearance was as exquisite as he had imagined.
After all, she had studied so many “data points.”
It was natural for her to be beautiful.
The black-gold hair brushed past her white neck, the silver-blue eyes blinking mechanically, like a tranquil sky blending with the clouds.
Her attire wasn’t flashy; as an AI servant, she didn’t need to worry about cold or heat. A pure white dress tied with a deep red ribbon made her appear beautiful and serene.
No signs of liveliness could be seen; all movements were controlled by program parameters.
But Xu Xi liked it, approving of Ailei like this: “It really is very nice, and beautiful.”
This was Ailei’s decision.
A decision made as a “person.”
It was a good start, and Xu Xi sincerely looked forward to a future where Ailei would become more independent.
“You like it…?”
Household service robot, intelligent assistant, RTX-9090.
Ailei had many nicknames and code names, those symbols and identifiers from the era of the Federation.
Now, “it” had become “her,” with a name that belonged to her, an appearance that belonged to her, and a unique affirmation.
The mechanical body remained cold.
Still held onto fiery emotions.
Unable to fully, like real humans, feel the world freely.
But for now, Ailei was content.
“Master, I… I’m so happy,” the friction of machinery and steel, the interaction of electricity and gears, all resonated in the voice module, bringing human-like emotions to the AI.
Ailei smiled, her smile a bit delayed, a limit reached by hardware and program working together.
Ailei had a habit.
Whether happy or unhappy, she would always directly express it on her face.
Opening her heart completely to Xu Xi.
And she had never changed.
Through Ailei’s expression, Xu Xi truly felt the joy and happiness, as well as the humanity hidden within the cold machinery.
“Is that so? I’m glad you’re that happy.”
Xu Xi approached Ailei, and under her blank silver-blue gaze, he began tidying her black-gold hair.
Unlike a human,
Ailei’s hair was functional.
In essence and existence, it served as a signal receptor.
When necessary, Ailei’s consciousness could even use this body to connect with the laboratory base, achieving long-distance communication.
Therefore, Xu Xi didn’t trim her hair shorter but gently coiled it into a bun.
“Master…”
During this process, Ailei suddenly spoke.
“What is it, Ailei?”
“Can I… touch your finger?”
“Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that.”
At Xu Xi’s permission,
Ailei extended her right index finger and gently touched her fingertip to Xu Xi’s.
The familiar warmth again transferred into the cold mechanical shell.
“I’m so happy…”
Ailei smiled once more.
Thank you for bringing me into this world, Master.