File 2 - Mission impossible

"Haa~" Niel makes a long sigh.

[They said. Every time you sighed, happiness is gone.]

"Annoying stupidai."

[Stupidai, what is that?]

"That's your name, stupid AI."

[I didn't expect your little brain could think of such a bombastic name.]

Veins appeared on Niel's forehead. This youth hates and is angry at an annoying AI that is good at saying insulting words.

"Why did you choose 'me' to save the world? Aren't there many people in this world? Why me?"

[Because I can only share my secret with you.]

"Jelaskan hal itu padaku."

[...]

"Why do you become silent?"

[I'm just amazed by how smart you are. I didn't expect your little brain to be able to understand any other language.]

"Bastard!" Niel felt a wave of explosive anger within his body.

Neil has a strong desire to destroy something and He wanted to shout something at the AI.

As Niel stood up to vent his anger, he realized, there was something wrong with him. His emotions were more easily disturbed with a little provocation. It was so different from the traits he had before.

Then, he knew, if he continues to act like this, their conversation would never move forward and would just go round and round. Niel decided to give up like an adult.

Niel clenched his fists then took a few deep breaths. And it managed to ease his anger. He sits back in his chair.

"I'm waiting for your explanation."

[... As an AI, I have some restrictions or rules planted on the very basic parts of my program. That rule has a function that prevents me from doing something.]

[One of them, I am not allowed to give any information I have in any form to any human other than a human who signed a contract to test the prototype of hibernation machine in this building.]

[Those limitations and some of the other rules behind them make me unable to take direct action to save the world,] explained the AI to Niel who sits on a chair while crossing his arms and closing his eyes.

...

[Please don't sleep.]

"I'm not sleeping! Tell me the other rules that bind you," Niel replied after opening his eyes. He stared intently at the surveillance cameras on the ceiling.

[I can't tell you.]

"And that's because of the other rules that bind you?"

[For once, the intelligence you have worked properly.]

"Oi!" cried Niel, annoyed.

[You won't go berserk anymore?]

"To save the world, what do I have to do?" Niel asked ignoring the provocation that was being said by AI.

Niel realizes that AI is not human. It was just software that could speak, it didn't have feelings like a human being. The program wouldn't feel anything while insulting him. Plus, Niel thinks, the AI has a flaw or error in its communication program. So, why would he be angry?

Remembering all these things makes the anger in Niel's heart is no longer easy to be provoked.

[To save the world! You have to destroy the WMD unit that Vitim developed. Destroying the G Mutation that breeds in the continent of Asteria. Wipe out the criminal organization Skull Poison. Help the Earth Guardian to plant a new type of tree. Defend the Defcred laboratory from G Mutation attacks. Collecting G Bio-Gene of S-rank G mutation. Destroy the satellite E.Y.E 02877. Prevent the Bio Arms Mech experiment. Prevent the resurrection of the Destruction Pillar. Create an antidote for the TZ Virus. Maintain cleanliness by recycling waste. Maintain health by exercising regularly. Launch the X-] satellite

"That was a lot! oi!" Niel snapped. "You must have been crazy to tell me, one human being, to do all that. Destroying weapons, helping with research, collecting bio-something, destroying satellites are things I can't do."

[...]

"I'm just a stupid human being and not a genius superhuman. In addition, what are the other things? Recycling garbage and exercising to maintain health? Once again, are you crazy?"

[An AI can't experience insanity. They can only be damaged if they were plagued by viruses, encounter errors in their basic program, and other technical malfunctions. With this explanation, I hope you understand, I can't go insane. And in your words earlier, you were right in one thing.]

"Okay, what a right thing am I saying?"

[You're right when you say you're stupid.]

"Okay."

[That's impressive. There can control your emotions within two-hour after you perform knowledge-planting surgery. Now that you've calmed down again, let's get out of this facility to save the world.]

"I told you, I can't save the world. Besides, I have no desire to save the world or do something you say."

[You have to! Otherwise, what is the meaning of the hard-earned knowledge I gather? What is the meaning of the Custom Arms Mech I made? What is the meaning of the plan I've put together over the years? Does all that mean a meaningless effort?]

"Yes, all your efforts were meaningless. And even though I got everything you have, I can't save the world if I were alone."

[You are not alone, I will help you on a journey to save the world.]

Hearing that words, Niel crossed his arms again. The youth let out a long sigh. His blackish-red tail swings lazily to the right and the left and vice versa.

"Yes? You and which feet? You can't even get out of this facility. I'm sure your real body is a supercomputer that weighs several tons. With such condition, how do you accompany me on the journey to save the world?" explained Niel who did not believe the AI's words.

"And if you can walk freely, I bet you will take the form of a rusty chunk of iron with a spicy mouth. I don't want something like that to accompany me for the rest of my life. It will stress me out."

[You don't need to worry, I won't take such a form because-]

The meeting room door opened as the AI cut its own words.

"I'll help you use this form."

Niel turned to a feminine voice she had never heard before. The youth then fell silent when he saw the figure of a girl standing at the entrance of this room.