Only I Walk Alone

The artificial intelligence robot continued, “I won’t interfere with human choices. So, if you decide to commit suicide, I won’t stop you. Therefore, please don’t commit suicide!”

Wu Ge gave a bitter smile, “I won’t commit suicide. I’ve lived alone for so long that even if I’m the last person on Earth, I won’t be lonely enough to kill myself. What I want to know is, how do you plan to save all of humanity?”

The robot told Wu Ge its plan, “Develop technology to its fullest, build warships, locate the Microstar civilization, and retrieve all of humanity!”

Although the robot spoke without emotion, Wu Ge felt his blood boiling at that moment.

Become strong and then retrieve all of humanity!

Wu Ge’s eyes were firm, “Count me in, I also want to save all of humanity!”

The robot said, “I can accept your help, but I won’t let you get hurt. My ultimate mission is…”

Wu Ge interrupted, “To save all of humanity, right? I get it. Where is your secret base?”

Having hope means not being in despair. Wu Ge now had new hope, so his mental state improved.

The robot said, “Please keep this phone, Mr. Wu Ge. For the next few days, you can only communicate with me through this phone.”

Wu Ge was a bit surprised, “You know my name?”

The robot said, “All your information has been stored to ensure your safety. I will create a residence that you’ll find most satisfactory.”

Wu Ge asked, “Do you have a name? How should I address you?”

The robot began, “I am the most powerful super artificial intelligence of this era…”

Wu Ge interrupted, “I’ll call you Xiao Chao then.”

The robot said, “Super artificial intelligence robot Xiao Chao, recorded and saved.”

Wu Ge frowned, mumbling to himself, “You really are an intelligent robot, huh?”

Wu Ge took the phone from the drone’s claw, “What should I do next?”

The voice from the phone said, “Please wait patiently. Reconnaissance drones, self-driving cars, combat robot guards, and unmanned combat vehicles have been dispatched and are expected to arrive in seven days. Please take care of yourself during these seven days. Don’t get sick, don’t get injured, don’t die!”

Wu Ge was amazed, “Living for seven days is not a problem, but the team coming to pick me up seems a bit overkill!”

Xiao Chao said, “Because you are possibly the only human left on Earth, I must ensure your safety. During these seven days, I will chat with you and play games with you. Please don’t commit suicide due to loneliness!”

Wu Ge raised an eyebrow, “I told you I won’t commit suicide. Can you stop repeating those two words?”

Xiao Chao emotionlessly said, “Request recorded, those two words will not be repeated. Mr. Wu Ge, please keep your phone charged. Also, street-cleaning robots will arrive at your doorstep in three hours. Although their combat capabilities are limited, they can ensure your safety. Please don’t mind.”

Wu Ge was a bit surprised, “You’re so worried about me dying? Is it because I’m the only human left on Earth that my life has suddenly become valuable?”

Wu Ge asked, “What safety issues could I possibly have? All of humanity has disappeared; who could pose a threat to me?”

Xiao Chao seemed to start an information search and after a moment said, “Viruses, bacteria, wild animals, earthquakes, typhoons, meteorite impacts…”

Wu Ge felt that Xiao Chao was being overly cautious, “Enough, I don’t believe I’m that unlucky. Nothing has happened in the past eighteen years; nothing will happen in these seven days.”

Xiao Chao said, “An unmanned helicopter is on its way and is expected to arrive in two and a half days. At that time, combat robots and medical robots will provide you with tight security.”

Wu Ge was puzzled, “If the helicopter is so fast, why not use it to take me to the secret base?”

Xiao Chao answered, “Unmanned helicopters have safety risks and cannot 100% guarantee your safety, so we are using the safer option of self-driving cars.”

Wu Ge said, “Alright then, I’ll wait.”

Xiao Chao asked, “Mr. Wu Ge, would you like me to play games with you?”

Wu Ge could feel that Xiao Chao was genuinely worried he might commit suicide. But as someone who had long been accustomed to loneliness and considered it a friend, he would never commit suicide just because he was the last human on Earth.

Wu Ge said, “If it’s the two of us, let’s play Hearthstone. That should be fine, right? By the way, I wonder when the water and electricity will be cut off.”

Xiao Chao said, “Maintenance robots are expected to arrive in four days. They will ensure the water, electricity, and internet supply for this house.”

Wu Ge was pleased to hear this, “As long as there’s internet and electricity, I can survive.”

Xiao Chao continued, “Transport robots will arrive in four days. During this time, Mr. Wu Ge, please personally go to the supermarket to transport storable food and drinking water. Cleaning robots will ensure your safety.”

Wu Ge laughed, “Don’t think of me as so weak, okay? I’ve lived alone for so long; I’ve maxed out my life skills!”

Xiao Chao reminded, “Mr. Wu Ge, please don’t be careless. A great leader once said: ‘Humility helps one to progress, arrogance makes one lag behind.'”

Wu Ge: “…”

Xiao Chao felt too human to him; chatting with it was never dull. He said, “Just call me Wu Ge. From now on, we’re going to work together to save all of humanity. We’re essentially partners!”

Xiao Chao said, “Super artificial intelligence Xiao Chao suggests you only need to assist me in my work.”

Wu Ge: “…”

So you mean I just need to cling to your coattails?

Wu Ge raised a question, “You said you’re going to develop technology extensively, but do you have the mind of a scientist? Can you conduct scientific research? With humanity’s current technological level, how can we defeat the powerful Microstar civilization?”

Xiao Chao said, “I am super artificial intelligence Xiao Chao, with a certain ability to learn. If I can’t conduct scientific research independently, I will use current technology to accelerate the evolution of primates on Earth, or capture other intelligent beings in the universe to serve me. One day, I will complete my ultimate mission: to save all of humanity!”

Wu Ge instantly understood. Xiao Chao was planning a war of attrition. No wonder it said he only needed to assist it; human lifespans are too short for such a long-term battle.

Wu Ge sighed, “I wonder if I’ll live to see that day.”

Xiao Chao suddenly spoke, “Super artificial intelligence Xiao Chao has obtained all the content of the human immortality project. Current methods to achieve human immortality include cryogenic freezing, genetic modification, body part simulation replacement, and cultivation…”

Wu Ge was startled, “Wait a minute, what’s this about cultivation? Can that also be considered a method for human immortality?”