Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Emotional Value
Hearing the commander mention the factory, White immediately straightened her waist, sitting upright as she answered, "We dismantled part of the factory on the orbital base, part of it was transported to the Moon, and part returned to the surface."
"The one on the Moon might still need a long time, but the factory on the surface, if there are no external factors interfering, with our current efficiency, in just over a month we can begin assembly-line production."
"This morning I also sent people to the ruins factory to investigate. Although only a portion of them responded, most of it was good news."
"Many parts in that factory can be directly used after external processing, so at that time we can start several production lines simultaneously. As for the unusable parts, we can also re-melt them and reuse them, which can save a lot of time collecting materials."
After listening to White's words, Aiden nodded, while also feeling amazed at the efficiency of androids. This was much better than humans.
Of course, it was also because of the technology. No matter how poor android technology was, they still couldn't beat aliens, but that was merely a matter of output.
Some of the technology could already be considered magical, so when White said the factory could be built in just over a month and start multiple lines at the same time, he did not doubt it at all.
Thinking about the future army of androids, Aiden smiled and said, "As long as your numbers go up, mechanical lifeforms are not worth fearing."
One must know, the combat ability of androids is higher than the vast majority of mechanical lifeforms. Taking on a hundred enemies alone is not something only YoRHa units can do, ordinary combat-type androids are also very powerful.
However, at this moment, Yakor suddenly leaned toward his ear and whispered a few words, then he frowned and muttered, "That indeed is a major issue that needs special attention, but... actually, it's easy to solve."
What Yakor told him was about Base 13 having a backdoor left behind. Of course he knew this, and it was actually easy to solve, just re-backup the android data.
At that time, he could have White send people to build a few independent databases, and carry out regular data inspections, reduce data synchronization and uploads, then the situation of androids being infected by logic viruses would no longer happen.
Thinking of this, Aiden immediately explained it to White. Upon hearing that the base's database had a backdoor opened and might be implanted with a logic virus, White immediately contacted the other android high-ups, without even thinking about how he knew about it. As for Aiden, she unconditionally trusted everything he said.
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Although White notified the other android leaders, building a new, completely backdoor-free database still needed time.
But informing all androids to back up their own data and reduce data sync/upload was very simple. Soon, a broadcast with the title "Protecting Yourself Is Protecting the Commander" was sent to all androids via the public communication channel.
Regardless of what the androids who received the broadcast were thinking, after resting for a while, Aiden decided to return. He'd been out for a long time, and seeing the sky, it was almost noon, it was time to return for lunch.
"All right, enough rest. Let's head back," Aiden shaded his eyes with his hand, got up from the ground, and Yakor also quickly stood up, carefully patting the dust from behind him.
"No need, I'll be taking a bath after we get back." After moving around so much and sweating several times, he felt a bit sticky on his body.
Yakor hummed in response and obediently stopped, then walked with White, following Aiden to where they had parked.
Before departing, White had already notified the patrolling androids nearby. They came running from all directions and arrived at the parking spot ahead of them. After the three of them boarded, the androids followed and got in the vehicles too.
It didn't take long for the small convoy of four vehicles to return to the Resistance camp. After bidding farewell to the reluctant White, Aiden and Yakor returned to the apartment.
At this time, the apartment was very lively. Besides the house-sitting A2 and 2B, the twin sisters had also come. The five android girls were chatting while preparing today's lunch. Seeing Aiden and Yakor enter through the door, they all turned to look at the entrance.
"Aiden, you're back." Seeing Aiden, A2 immediately got up to welcome him. 2B, standing to the side, had just taken a step but had to pull her foot back.
Hugging the charging A2, Aiden kissed her forehead, and regardless of the surprised looks of the twin sisters, he even patted her perky butt and said, "Get me some clothes, I want to take a bath."
A2 immediately ran off into the bedroom. Aiden turned to greet the twin sisters, then walked toward the bathroom. Just before entering, he suddenly remembered something related to the twin sisters, so he turned around and said to 2B, "2B, use the support unit to contact White, tell her to think of a way to clean out the programs inside Devola and Popola. Also, issue a notice saying I've pardoned their crimes."
"All right." 2B nodded.
Looking at the twin sisters, who were about to cry from being moved, Aiden then entered the bathroom.
After finishing his bath, the food had already been served. What surprised Aiden was that today's lunch was unusually abundant. He even saw several dishes, it must've been the work of the twin sisters. Perhaps due to limited spices, the flavor was lacking, but it still made Aiden very happy.
After lunch, Aiden was preparing to nap as usual. There wasn't much else to do, this world had no entertainment, and the daytime was harder to endure than the night. At night, at least he could do things that made him happy physically and mentally, although… he could do that during the day too.
But he quickly remembered something. In the morning, White had people bring many items from the lunar human base, including a game console and a TV, placed in a corner of the living room. The living room had only a sofa, no other furniture, so there wasn't any other place to put them.
Curious, he took out the TV and game console, tried powering them on, and was soon disappointed. Both devices worked and had their own power source, not needing a power cable.
But after turning them on, he found that the TV only projected entertainment-related content recorded during the human era around the year 3000. After watching a while, he couldn't understand any of it, not even the jokes made sense.
So he put the TV back and picked up the game console. This so-called game console looked pretty high-tech, like a headset.
Curious, he wore it, and his vision flashed, his consciousness entered a virtual space. But the surroundings were pitch-black, and he saw nothing. As he puzzled over it, a synthesized electronic voice rang in his ears, [Server does not exist, unable to enter game. Exit now?]
Alright, so it was online-based.
Disappointed, Aiden took off the headset and tossed it next to the TV. But suddenly remembering something, he hurriedly picked the game console back up, muttering to himself, "This thing uses virtual reality technology. I should keep it. Later, I'll ask White to set up a private server so I can enjoy myself."
This was a virtual reality system, something he used to dream about when gaming.
But since there were no games now, he could only go take a nap.
Not long after lying on the bed, A2 also came over. She had just seen the twin sisters off, and together with 11B helped Aiden finish washing the dirty clothes, which took a little bit of time.
Looking at A2, who had taken off her maid outfit, Aiden immediately hugged her, then rested his head on her chest and slowly closed his eyes.
'Mmm, this is much softer than Yakor's…' he thought in his heart.
Maybe he really was tired, Aiden slept until evening before waking up, and not long after he got up, it was already time for dinner, making him feel like he was being raised like a pig, aside from sleeping, it was eating.
Fortunately, with his current digestive ability, it was impossible for him to gain weight, but even so, after a hearty meal, he still decided to take a walk around the camp.
This time, the one beside him was 2B. Originally, Yakor and A2 also wanted to come along, but he refused them. He had spent most of the day with the other women, so he wanted to be alone with 2B for a while. When they returned at noon, he had carefully observed 2B's small actions.
When Aiden and 2B went out, it was already past eight in the evening. Although located in a desert area, it still got dark quickly, after all, the environment here was caused by war, not the climate.
Although the sky had turned dark, the streets in the camp were brightly lit. Countless lighting devices lit up the camp as bright as day.
On the streets, besides Aiden and 2B, there were also busy androids. They were working overnight to transform the camp, and those lighting devices were prepared to make their work easier.
The reason they were working day and night to transform the camp was to improve the environment here, to make it more convenient for Aiden to live, this, Aiden himself also knew.
"They really have it hard."
Thinking that just because he didn't want to go to the Moon's human base, these androids had to work so hard, he couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. At the same time, he could relate, he knew how hard workers had it.
Right beside him, 2B, who hadn't taken her eyes off him the entire time, heard his words and slightly shook her head, "They wouldn't think it's hard work. On the contrary, they think it's an honor. Being able to serve the Commander is something they dream of."
"You don't know how many androids envy them! Not just any android can participate in building the camp, after all, in the camp, you're very close. So no matter how hard the work is, they'll only feel happy."
"Your words make it sound like I'm a capitalist, and they're laborers enjoying the blessings of the 996 work system." 2B's words made Aiden grumble inwardly, feeling even more guilty.
After pausing a bit, Aiden looked at 2B and said, "Then that means, you must be very happy now too."
After saying this, Aiden felt like he was asking the obvious. 2B's gaze had never left him, and her expression had been smiling nonstop ever since they stepped out.
"Of course." 2B nodded firmly, then looked around and continued, "Not only do I feel happy, I feel very lucky, to have met you so early and even fought alongside you. That's a past even the Commander would envy."
At this point, 2B's expression was a little smug. She had already heard more than once, on the public channel, other androids revealing envious tones when talking about this.
"In that case, let's make others even more envious of you." Seeing 2B's slightly vain expression, Aiden smiled, androids also need emotional value feedback.
Thinking of how back at home, with A2 and Yakor around, she didn't get any chances, Aiden felt he needed to provide 2B with some emotional value. So, under countless envious gazes, he hugged 2B and softly said, "Do you know what to do next?"
2B blinked, and only after a while did she understand. She immediately offered her red lips...
When they returned home, 2B seemed dazed like someone drunk, as if she hadn't yet come down from the overwhelming happiness and pride. It wasn't until Aiden let go of her hand that she came back to her senses.
After glancing at Aiden, who was yawning and walking into the room, she walked over to where 11B was sleeping, sat down, and started to boast about what had happened tonight, naturally receiving a ton of envious comments.
Hearing the whispering outside the room, Aiden also noticed the way 11B was looking at him. He couldn't help but sigh again, tomorrow, he would probably have to go out again.
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Now, Aiden no longer needed to participate in battles or in building the camp. His most important job now was to provide various kinds of emotional value to the androids, and occasionally show his face and give some speeches to encourage the androids to work hard.
This made him feel even more like a capitalist. But he quickly got used to his status and the comfort that came with it. Living a life where food and clothes came to him without effort, he became so happy he didn't want to leave.
However, as time passed day by day, the camp's gradual improvement and the construction of the android factory came to the final stages, and the things he had to consider also gradually increased.
Finally, after nearly a month, the first android factory was completed, almost half a month earlier than expected.
With the factory built, Aiden, as the androids' commander, naturally had to go take a look, and then gave another speech, receiving countless admiring gazes and enthusiastic cheers.
Just like that, several more days passed, and Aiden became increasingly busy. During these days, the android command center held several meetings, mostly about counterattacking the mechanical lifeforms. Although he didn't need to say anything or do anything, just sit at the head of the meeting table, it still made him feel mentally exhausted.
In his entire life, what he hated most was meetings. He never thought that even with subordinates all being androids, he still couldn't escape the torment of meetings.
And today was yet another summary meeting. Aiden was still sitting at the head position, and beside him, still sat White.
Boredly tapping his fingers on the meeting table, although it was quite rude, no one would say anything. On the contrary, someone even kindly asked him if they should put a cloth on the table, as if afraid he would hurt his fingers from tapping.
"The first batch of factory-produced androids has completed acceptance testing. All indicators meet the YoRHa model standard. Once the core is installed and data implanted, they can start normally."
"The new database has also been completed, with the best firewall system set up, and no backdoor left behind. We can consider transferring the data now."
"A new central control system has also been made. From now on, android data uploads don't need to be sent to the Bunker or other orbital bases, just upload directly to the central control system."
"Yesterday, we sent out a dozen android combat squads. They cleared a large number of mechanical lifeform tribes and recovered three large mining zones and several small mechanical lifeform factories. Those factories are well preserved and can be used after minor modifications, but they can only produce old-model androids, not YoRHa models."
"The Moon factory is also nearing completion. It's expected to be operational in one week…"
Since it was a summary meeting, all the high-ranking androids were reporting their work progress. From the sound of it, progress was going smoothly and the situation was very promising.
By the time the last android executive finished speaking, Aiden was already so bored he wanted to sleep. But he still tried to sit up straight, as after all, in front of the androids, he had to maintain his image.
Even though… the androids didn't really mind it.
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