Video Games: Starting From Resident Evil

[It sounds like an artificial human created during the human era. But, if that's the case, there's no need for him to hide his model number. Could it be... he's a survivor of that batch of human replicas?] White felt somewhat strange.

As for the past of the former humans, she didn't know much either. She only knew that the humans once carried out a Gestalt Project, and those human replicas were an important part in executing the Gestalt Project.

But later, the Gestalt Project ultimately failed. As for what happened afterward, she didn't know much, because of the years of war and several unexpected database disasters, many materials from the human era had been destroyed.

"Gestalt Project? What is that?" Hearing the Gestalt Project from White's mouth, 2B curiously asked.

[A human civilization revival plan that has already failed. I don't know much either.]

White shook her head, then she continued, [Alright, 2B, this communication will end here. Next, your mission is to continue staying on the surface, cooperating with the Resistance to investigate machine lifeforms. Of course, don't forget to find out the true identity of that one called Aiden.]

"Understood." 2B nodded, then cut off the communication.

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When they returned to the Resistance camp, the sun had already set.

The group first went to the Resistance command center to report today's encounter to Anemone.

"Humanoid machine lifeform, huh, sounds really scary..."

After listening to 9S's report, Kaine, who had appeared out of nowhere, showed an exaggerated expression, but in fact, there wasn't a trace of fear. Instead, she said,

"If you all could capture him, that would be great. I really want to dissect him and see. Maybe I'd discover something."

"Then we can only wait until we capture him. For now, you can only imagine it." Aiden said.

"Then next time, you must catch him, okay? Please." Kaine put her hands together, eyes showing a pleading look.

"Kaine, stop causing trouble here. Didn't you hear them say that the humanoid machine lifeform has the ability of spatial teleportation? How could you possibly catch that?"

Anemone helplessly pushed Kaine aside, then said to Aiden and the others, "Put aside the matter of the humanoid machine lifeform for now. It's already very late. You've all worked hard for the day. You should go back and rest first."

Aiden and the others all nodded, then turned and left the command center after saying goodbye to Anemone.

But even after they walked far away, 2B and 9S still stood where they were. Since they had just come to the Resistance camp, naturally they had nowhere to go. And the command center only dispatched them here, but did not arrange lodging for them. So, the two had no choice but to look at Anemone.

Even though the two didn't say a word, Anemone understood their meaning and said, "You two go with them. While you were performing your mission during the day, I rented two rooms for you on the same floor as their apartment. You can get the keys at the front desk."

Hearing that two rooms had been rented, 9S was a bit disappointed, "Why did you rent two rooms?"

"Because Miss 2B is female." Anemone said.

"But, A2 and 11B are also female, so why can they live with Aiden?" 9S asked.

As if understanding the real meaning behind 9S's words, Anemone then asked 2B, "Seems like your companion doesn't want to be separated from you."

2B glanced at 9S and coldly said, "Don't listen to him. I think living separately is better."

"But…" 9S still wanted to say something, but saw that 2B had already walked off. He had no choice but to follow behind her dejectedly.

Watching the two leave, Kaine laughed, "That little guy probably hates you a lot right now."

"Doesn't matter, let him." Anemone shook her head and said.

When they returned home, A2 and the others picked up their clothes and prepared to take a bath.

Under the subtle influence of Yakor, they had long been used to taking a bath before sleeping.

However, their actions were never as fast as Yakor's. After all, Yakor never left her suitcase behind, so she didn't need to go to the bedroom to get clothes. A2 and 11B had to hold their clothes and sit on the sofa, waiting for Yakor to finish. But Yakor was usually the one who bathed the longest, so they had some waiting to do.

As for Aiden, he stood in front of the stove as soon as he entered the door, thinking about whether to cook dinner. Although skipping one meal wouldn't matter, years of habit made him extremely conflicted.

Just as he was hesitating, two kinds of footsteps, one light and one heavy, sounded outside the door. In a world mainly inhabited by artificial humans, the night remained extremely quiet, so every sound was crystal clear.

"Ha, so there's a neighbor now?" Strong curiosity made Aiden give up the idea of cooking. He planned to greet the new neighbor.

But just as he walked to the door and hadn't opened it yet, he heard a slightly youthful voice from outside.

"2B, how about we cancel one of the rooms? It's safer for two people to live together. We can also exchange intelligence, and it won't be so boring at night."

Hearing this voice, Aiden was stunned. He didn't expect the new neighbors to be 2B and 9S, and from 9S's words, it sounded like he wanted to live with 2B.

Thinking of the storyline from the game, Aiden thought 2B would probably agree next, since the two had deep bonds. But then he heard 2B's words, which made him freeze again.

"No need. This is the Resistance camp. On the surface, there is no place safer than here. Also, Anemone was right. I am female, you are male, we should live separately."

"But, Aiden and A2 live together too. Why can't we?" 9S's tone seemed a bit anxious, even slightly raising his voice, which drew a glance from A2 and 11B.

Turning around and making a shushing gesture toward them, Aiden pressed close to the door and listened more carefully. But after a long while, no sound came again.

So, feeling a bit impatient, Aiden curiously opened the door. But the moment he opened it, he heard 2B say, "No reason. No means no. Also, according to the support pod scan, 9S, your emotional state is very unstable. If this continues, I'll have to suggest to the Bunker that you be replaced…"

Just as she said this, 2B saw Aiden open the door and come out. She frowned and swallowed the rest of her sentence.

"It's fine, you guys go on talking. Just pretend I don't exist." Aiden quickly said, while feeling a bit regretful in his heart, 'Should have waited patiently a bit longer.'

2B didn't speak, just glanced at him, then opened room 305 and walked in.

9S wanted to follow, but 2B closed the door behind her. Standing disappointed at the door for a while, 9S still didn't summon the courage to knock, and in the end, turned and walked to 306. As he entered the room, he also glanced at Aiden, only, the expression in his eyes didn't look very friendly.

Aiden felt a bit baffled. 'I didn't do anything, did I?'

Shaking his head, Aiden went back into the room. But just as he was about to close the door, a slender, fair little hand pressed the door.

"What is it?" Aiden looked at the suddenly appearing 2B at the door and asked curiously.

2B nodded, but her expression remained somewhat cold. Then she said, "Can I come in and take a look?"

"What for?" Aiden was even more curious.

"I'm very interested in your way of life. I want… to see." 2B said.

"What's there to see?" Though he said that, Aiden still moved aside to let 2B in.

After coming in, 2B immediately saw A2 and 11B sitting side by side on the sofa holding their clothes, and her eyes instantly filled with curiosity.

"What are they doing?" 2B turned around and asked Aiden.

Just as Aiden was closing the door, he heard her question and casually said, "Them? They're waiting in line to take a bath!"

"Waiting in line to take a bath?" 2B looked toward the bathroom and, thinking it was probably Yakor inside, said, "Why wait in line? That's too inefficient. You can just go in together."

"I like that kind of talk." Aiden made a you're absolutely right face, and in his mind instantly imagined the scene of him bathing with the three artificial girls.

But he quickly shut that thought down. Otherwise, he'd feel too pent up tonight.

"It's true that it's inefficient, but bathing isn't just to clean dirt off your body. It's also to relax your mood. If several people squeeze in together, then it's just bathing for the sake of bathing. That's no fun." Aiden explained.

"Is this also a human habit?" 2B asked.

"Sort of. After all, many humans really liked soaking in the bath." Aiden said.

"I see." 2B nodded. But for some reason, she also had a desire to try bathing.

Looking at her expression, Aiden roughly guessed her thoughts, so he said, "Actually, you can try it too. I remember that your YoRHa model can feel comfort and other sensations."

In fact, Aiden meant that 2B should try it in her own room. But 2B seemed to misunderstand, or maybe had other intentions, and actually nodded and said, "Then thank you."

'Thank you?'

Hearing that thank you, Aiden was a bit confused. Then he saw 2B walk to the sofa and sit next to 11B.

"What are you doing?" Aiden asked, confused.

"Waiting in line to bathe." 2B said with a totally natural expression.

Aiden was stunned for a moment, then saw A2 and 11B showing the same expression as him.

"You can go back to your own room to bathe. No need to line up here." Aiden advised.

"I don't want to." 2B said.

"Why?" Aiden asked, dumbfounded.

"Because in my memory, humans are a social species." 2B said seriously.

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