Chapter 278: Hey, JARVIS
The establishment of the Benevolence Society's Asian branch was broadcasted live throughout the entire process to promote Oaks.
When a forest emerged from nothingness on the long-deserted Jiangxin Island, the three words "Benevolence Society" were deeply engraved in the hearts of people nationwide and even worldwide.
After the confidential exchange of the food plan concluded, the largest national environmental exchange conference began with great fanfare at the Asian branch of the Benevolence Society.
After the exchange concluded, it was the end of February.
The Annual Meeting of the Benevolence Society, which has always been a topic of conversation, was held at the Asian branch this year.
It was an unprecedented event, showcasing the world's top environmental concepts and achievements, and even the central government attached great importance to it.
While Oaks continued to advance his cause in China, in New York, at Avengers Tower, Tony and Banner were working intensely.
Oaks had already completed Malorn's upgrade, and now the algorithm optimization and construction of the global ecological model relied on these two.
Malorn's success was a combination of technology and magic. Every time Tony and Banner saw the holographic projection of the great white stag "strolling" in the laboratory, they felt a deep sense of magic.
They had already been to Avalon, and Tony had personally met Malorn's true form. He was filled with excitement after seeing the Sacred Oak tree.
"Malorn is, after all, an AI I created."
After achieving a milestone, Tony and Bruce discussed this miracle.
"Bruce, Malorn is truly outstanding, very outstanding. I couldn't be more aware of that.
But don't you think he's actually quite cunning?"
Tony glanced at Malorn, who was playing games online, with a somewhat strange expression.
"He has won more than a dozen matches in a row, 1v5...
They've reported him for cheating, but it's useless because he doesn't need to cheat at all."
"...He himself is the biggest cheat."
Banner smiled. He had a strong affinity for this gentle and humble great white stag.
Malorn had also been responsible for the management of the Oaktree Environmental Technology Company, and they were old friends.
Speaking of which, this eased Banner's sense of indebtedness to the Hulk to some extent—
In recent years, the Hulk hadn't had many opportunities to go out and let off steam, but last time in Avalon, the Hulk had come out and had a great time.
In a way, Malorn, born with Oaks' soul fragments as a carrier, had a soul aura that was consistent with Oaks.
So the Hulk had a very favorable impression of Malorn—even though Malorn's deer form was not physical, they were happy to explore Avalon together.
This vast little world was Oaks' private property, and they didn't have to worry about the Hulk causing any damage—
Even if he did, Malorn could quickly restore it.
It was simply the best option for the Hulk to go out and have fun.
"But Malorn's personality is too gentle, even more gentle than that guy Oaks."
Tony picked up a cup, took a sip of coffee, and pursed his lips.
"Moreover, he has no interest in controlling the Iron Legion. How can he bear the responsibility of protecting the Earth?"
His voice was very low, and Banner had to get closer to hear it clearly, which made the latter's expression even stranger.
"Well, Malorn does believe that having those peculiar-looking guys flying around over people's heads all day would cause great pressure."
Banner suppressed a laugh. It had been a long time since he had seen Tony with such a stifled expression, and he happened to be one of Malorn's creators...
"Although what he says makes sense, using plants as a means of perceiving danger would be more environmentally friendly...
Shit, I now have a different understanding of the term 'environmental protection.'"
Tony saw Malorn push another round and wait for a match, and he couldn't help but lower his voice again.
"But when real danger arises, doesn't he think it would be more terrifying for ordinary people to see the trees around them suddenly come alive than to have a robot descend from the sky?"
"Uh... There might be some truth to that."
Banner imagined the scene and felt that it was increasingly magical and a bit eerie.
Because Oaks' most frequently used method was the various entanglements and restraints of vines.
If Malorn were also adept at this, then when a large-scale danger occurred...
Tsk tsk, the feeling might be no less than embracing a Flerken.
"But that is indeed very environmentally friendly. How much less mining could be avoided?"
"...My future-style Iron Legion is indispensable in the entire early warning system, but Malorn has no interest in them, even though he's the best candidate."
Malorn had already started his game. So Tony cleared his throat and raised his voice slightly:
"It's all Oaks' fault. He must have passed a part of his lazy soul to Malorn, which led to this..."
"Uh, Mr. Stark, it's not like that, actually."
Malorn's large antlers suddenly appeared between Tony and Banner, startling the two who were whispering to each other.
"Wow! When did you come over?"
"I received too many reports against me, so the game company had to temporarily freeze my account. But they said it will be unfrozen after they verify everything."
Malorn's big eyes were filled with innocence.
"It's actually okay. I can just register a new account if needed, but this time I'll take it slow."
"..."
Tony's mouth twitched . Who in their right mind would compete in strategic planning and micromanagement with an AI that could be considered the strongest in the world?
"Uh, what did you say earlier? It's not like that?"
"I was listening to your conversation, Mr. Stark, Dr. Banner."
Malorn rolled his eyes, and Tony and Banner couldn't help but feel uneasy.
"Both my brother and I don't actually object to using the Iron Legion. It's just that, even though I'm an AI, both my soul and physical form now belong to the biological realm…
So initially, my brother suggested letting JARVIS command the Iron Legion."
"Although upgrading JARVIS' computational power wouldn't be difficult, with you here, there would be no need for JARVIS, right?"
Tony remembered that Oaks did indeed say that at the beginning.
"While you analyze Gaia's consciousness warning messages, you can dispatch the Iron Legion to handle them. With the cooperation of your plant scouts, the results would be much better."
"In fact, these are some issues we have recently discovered."
Malorn shook his head. Due to being a holographic image, his large antlers passed through Tony and Banner's bodies a few times.
"JARVIS, are you there?"
"Yes, I am, Malorn."
JARVIS' response sounded.
"In terms of computational power, you alone are fully capable of commanding the entire Iron Legion, even if their scale were to increase a hundredfold."
"Yes, but my main task is to analyze Gaia's consciousness. Abusing technology... is one of the significant reasons Gaia's consciousness harbors animosity towards humanity."
Malorn's words made Tony and Banner furrow their brows. It seemed they hadn't considered this aspect.
"Malorn, are you saying that if you were in control of the Iron Legion, responding to Gaia's consciousness detection, it could lead to certain adverse reactions?"
Tony stroked his small beard and fell into deep thought.
"Yes, Mr. Stark. Initially, my brother and I were not aware of this issue.
But when I, in my current state, started to instinctively react to the Iron Legion, I realized that Gaia's consciousness might have similar issues."
Malorn nodded lightly, then sighed helplessly.
"However, as long as my brother or the two of you give the command, I can certainly execute missions perfectly.
But we have no idea how Gaia's consciousness would react, or when it might react and bring about unknown circumstances.
In our contact with Gaia's consciousness, we have tried our best to remove the human-influenced aspects. We cannot take this risk before Gaia's consciousness shows overall improvement towards humanity."
"That makes sense..."
Banner also nodded thoughtfully.
"Then perhaps having Malorn forward threat data to JARVIS, who is isolated from Gaia's consciousness, to indirectly control the Iron Legion would be the best choice."
"I don't want JARVIS to leave me and become a tree planted in Avalon."
Tony snorted and spread his hands.
"But with JARVIS' current computational power, it's fine for a single Iron Legion, but the 'Iron Man Armor' that covers the global defense area is far beyond his capabilities."
But he paused, and his gaze shifted to the Mind Stone on the device.
"Unless..."
"The Mind Stone is too dangerous, Mr. Stark."
Malorn decisively interrupted his thoughts. Oaks had made that clear.
"A biocomputer doesn't necessarily have to be placed in Avalon; it only needs a large area with good conditions. In fact, if you can accept a brain-like computing center with minimal volume, you only need to free up a laboratory room..."
"No, I can't accept JARVIS taking the form of a brain that's comparable to the size of a laboratory, even if it's artificial— and it would need to be immersed in nutrient fluid!"
Tony felt that he absolutely couldn't accept that eerie style.
"A tree-like form is already the limit!"
"Understood."
Malorn nodded with understanding.
"According to my calculations, an ordinary tree-like form wouldn't require much space. However, it's best to be in a place close to the earth, which may not be suitable for Avengers Tower.
Unless you prefer JARVIS in an animal-like form?
To avoid social issues, I can customize it into a non-human animal form for you. Mammals would be best in terms of brain capacity."
"Huh? That's a good idea!"
Banner clapped his hands with an interested expression on his face.
"Tony, you've always wanted Oaks' dog, right? Now you can customize one..."
"I refuse, Dr. Banner, Malorn."
JARVIS' voice softly echoed, and Tony's expression became strange.
"Uh... JARVIS was named after my late father's most reliable butler, and his voice also comes from him."
He spread his hands.
"Although he has been gone for a long time... but a dog..."
Banner, Malorn: "..."
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