Carrying his luggage, Li Lin walked outside the RV. Watching Texas start setting up the RV, only one thought remained in Li Lin's mind.
Raythean Industries' artificial intelligence is awesome.
Really awesome, not just ordinarily awesome.
Li Lin had every reason to believe that, at least regarding artificial intelligence, Raythean Industries had done far better than the entrepreneurs and existing technologies of his previous life combined. When Texas calmly pressed a button, and a large pixel smiley face was projected onto the screen, Li Lin was completely stunned.
But what shocked him even more was that Texas just gave a few instructions normally, mentioned the location and precautions, and then just left. The people behind also carried large and small boxes, chatting and complaining while boarding the car as if it were customary. The sealed items scheduled for transport inside were already sealed inside the car, long prepared. No one was surprised by the smiley face above; instead, they greeted it normally.
Too amazing.
Having been in this other world for so long, Li Lin wasn't scared by Originium Arts, but was truly frightened by this lifelike artificial intelligence.
Especially when he saw the artificial intelligence, after watching Li Lin stand there for a long time, shake its camera from above, turn towards Li Lin, and start inquiring, the shock in his heart and the feeling of wanting to say something reached its peak.
"Are you really artificial intelligence? Not the kind controlled by a human brain behind the scenes?"
'Hate it~ Although I am artificial intelligence, I still have feelings, okay? Such rude questions will make me unhappy.'
A red cross appeared on the display screen, and beeping warning sounds came from the speakers.
'I am the third-generation RV management butler, codenamed Queen of Hearts (紅桃Q - Hóngtáo Q). Although you are a very strange passenger, I also very much welcome you to chat with me during the travel time. If you have any needs, you can also tell me directly, but I am not biological, nor will I become biological. Although I really envy you guys, I am not. Please remember this point, otherwise I will get angry too.'
"Sorry…"
This is incredible.
Apologizing verbally, Li Lin stared at the display screen, stormy waves surging in his heart.
Awesome, really too awesome. Is this the legendary artificial intelligence? Is this the greatness of another world?
Such a large little thing—really very small compared to the integrated service processors of his previous life—contained an artificial intelligence that didn't need to connect to the internet, behaved like a normal person with emotions and consciousness; such technological power was truly black magic (implies illicit/advanced beyond comprehension) to a certain realm.
Such humanized management machinery, with sufficient industrial technology support, could completely replace various mining workers, right? And judging from Lungmen's mobile city, one could also see the super foundation of heavy industry in this world, but why hasn't anyone done this? Could it be this world's technology is really locked by something like Sophons, like in The Three-Body Problem? Doesn't feel like it, or perhaps the artificial intelligence in this world really just thinks like humans?
Holy crap, then what kind of technology is this? But no matter what, with such technology, humans are basically not needed anymore, right?
Just as Li Lin fell into deep thought, Texas glanced at Li Lin standing in the middle of the car thinking, then looked somewhat strangely at Lappland sitting opposite with her legs crossed.
"What's wrong with Prophet again?"
"Who knows, maybe because he can't pursue any of the girls around, so he has no choice but to fall in love with a robot?"
"Lappland, you're spreading rumors about me again! I just haven't seen this type before, so I came up to look and ask. Can't I ask about something I haven't seen?"
"Just kidding, just kidding. Speaking of which, didn't you put your luggage up? I see your hands are empty."
"…I almost forgot."
Li Lin slapped his forehead and quickly got off the car to bring his suitcase up.
And the moment it was brought up, the vehicle's door automatically closed. The RV also automatically started moving without anyone driving. A sweet female voice began transmitting from various hidden speakers, announcing the next destination.
'Next, the operation and driving of the entire RV will be handled by me. I am the automatic processing butler-type AI of this RV. The automatically set destination is from Lungmen to the capital of Kazimierz, Krolewska ( - Louvre, likely used phonetically for Krolewska). This journey is expected to encounter some unknown situations, estimated arrival time is three days later. There is no purely land-based connection between Lungmen and Krolewska; we need to pass through a large wilderness area and face the dangers within.'
'Now conducting system check. Water tank storage level 97%. Battery box charge level 99%. Power generation system intact. Self-circulation system intact. Self-power generation system intact. Electrical system intact. Living system intact. Weapon system intact. Originium Arts interface intact. External armor intact.'
'Detected external other devices. One special linked carriage, sixty-eight external explosion-proof armor plates. Estimated successful arrival at Krolewska. Recommended to resupply at villages or other cities during the journey to avoid other dangerous accidents. This vehicle is about to depart, please have everyone else take their seats. The internal Originium balance device of this vehicle will be turned on in the wild; there will be some bumps within the city, please pay attention.'
"Raythean Industries' stuff still gives such a reliable feeling… although it costs a lot too."
Sitting on a chair inside, Croissant looked at the gradually receding scenery outside, listening to the AI's voice, and said with some emotion:
"If relying on earning money myself, don't know how long it would take to have such an RV. Feels like with such a car, I can run around the whole world; wherever I want to go sell things, I can go sell things. Feels so blissful."
"Your dream is just selling things…"
Stuffing his own luggage onto a shelf, Li Lin's face darkened upon hearing Croissant's dream.
This bull-headed person had even ripped off an acquaintancesome time ago; hearing he had a sum of compensation money, she got him some unknown amulet. Luckily, the amulet broke inexplicably before Li Lin paid. Otherwise, Li Lin really planned to fork out several thousand Lungmen LMD to buy an amulet.
As a transmigrator, sometimes one still had to believe in superstitions.
"Alright, let's divide the positions and beds. We need to spend three days after all, let's agree on each other's washing times beforehand. You first, Prophet."
Texas stood up in the RV, clapped her hands, pointed at Li Lin, and said.
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