"Host, in the original world, there were also a large number of runaway robots. From the timeline, it should have been around this time when the female lead's virus research was successful."
"She used the virus she developed against robots to infect all of them and have them spread it to each other. Within a year, all the robots in the original world were paralyzed and scrapped."
"Now, I have modified the virus data in the female lead's possession. The virus data here and the virus data in the female lead's hands are now connected and synchronized. If the female lead's virus data is altered, changes will also occur here. I can now clearly see the progress of the female lead's virus research."
As they spoke, no more runaway robots emerged from the gates of the robot manufacturing plant.
Only then did Wen Bai exit the security booth.
He didn't notice the deep gaze of 575, who had been very close to him in the security booth.
Seeing the host walking ahead, completely unaware, System 001 felt that the host's slowness in this regard was actually a good thing.
Wen Bai and 575 entered the factory. They saw three human bodies piled on the ground, having been killed.
At this moment, the runaway robots that were originally inside the factory had disappeared.
All the machines that should have been operating had stopped. The factory was extremely quiet.
"Host, its location has moved again. It's heading south, where there is also a robot manufacturing plant."
This time, Wen Bai did not pursue further. "It probably wants to turn all these manufactured robots into runaway robots."
Upon arriving at the core area of the robot manufacturing plant, Wen Bai immediately saw the various surveillance feeds from different areas still displayed on the giant screen.
However, these feeds now only showed machines and various equipment, not a single robot.
Wen Bai asked System 001 to retrieve the surveillance footage from here.
It wasn't until he saw those few runaway robots.
They were together.
"Master."
A deep, magnetic voice rang out in the quiet space, remarkably clear.
Wen Bai turned to look at the robot who had spoken.
"What does Master want to do?"
"To prevent robots from disappearing."
Wen Bai replied earnestly, "To prevent conflict between humans and robots, and to prevent you from disappearing."
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Many runaway robots had already entered the Robot Research Center.
However, this was the Robot Research Center, and the people here understood them extremely well.
The Robot Research Center not only housed the most cutting-edge scientific research talent but also the most advanced weapons developed to counter robots.
The highest alert siren of the Robot Research Center blared over the tall building.
Someone on the broadcast explained the current situation and urged everyone not to panic.
Everyone was on high alert.
Hands that usually held delicate precision tools now held the weapons they had been issued.
Security guards held the front lines firmly, buying time for the researchers at all the main entrances of the Robot Research Center.
Minister Li and Old Zhang became flustered. The two middle-aged men repeatedly studied the instructions on their weapons.
They protected the female researchers at the very back.
At this moment, Lin Qi was with three small and two large runaway robots.
Clearly, they had also heard the broadcast that echoed throughout the entire area.
The three small ones, Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan, and Tuan Tuan, huddled together pitifully, being comforted by the female researcher.
Meanwhile, Xiao Zi and Xiao Lan descended from the massive machines, making a promise to protect humans for the first time.
Xiao Zi frowned and approached the entrance, assuring Lin Qi and his assistants, "We'll guard the entrance. Don't come out. We'll protect you."
Amidst the chaos, Wen Ziyue also approached Ren Liuliu.
"I don't know why so many runaway robots have suddenly appeared. Let's leave here first."
Despite the urgency of the situation, Wen Ziyue remained gentlemanly and composed.
Ren Liuliu, however, was unwilling. Looking at Wen Ziyue, she stubbornly said, "No, I have more important things to do. Didn't you say you'd help me find the most experienced researcher today?"
Wen Ziyue was stunned for a moment. At this critical juncture, did she really need to do this now?
He patiently explained, "Even if we find them, it won't be now. The researcher I was going to introduce you to isn't at the Robot Research Center right now, and it's chaos outside. He won't be back anytime soon, and it's not safe for you to stay here..."
Before Wen Ziyue could finish speaking, Ren Liuliu seemed unable to wait any longer. She felt she had to do something.
She picked up the weapon against runaway robots that had been distributed to her from the table and, like a madwoman, ran outside.
Ren Liuliu's eyes were red.
They've come at the perfect time. Those runaway robots all deserve to die!
If one comes, she'll kill one. If a pair comes, she'll kill them both!
Without paying attention, Wen Ziyue let Ren Liuliu run out alone.
When he immediately followed her, the corridor was filled with people.
In the sea of people, he could no longer find Ren Liuliu.
Wen Ziyue wasn't anxious about not being able to find her. Looking at the somewhat panicked and scurrying people, he even showed an expression of admiration.
She truly is the woman he has a good impression of.
Meanwhile, after inquiring about the direction from which the runaway robots had appeared, Ren Liuliu channeled her frustration into strength. Holding her weapon, she ran towards the place where the runaway robots had first appeared and were most numerous...
Among the runaway robots engaged with the security guards.
Ren Liuliu seized opportunities, darting behind them to attack.
As the number of runaway robots grew, the security guards gradually retreated.
Ren Liuliu gradually felt her temper flare.
A runaway robot's head was pierced by Ren Liuliu's gunshot.
Few people knew better than her how to kill a robot.
She had researched hundreds of methods and knew all their weak points.
However, in actual combat, her knowledge and skills seemed to be of little use.
Ren Liuliu's body trembled as she endured the recoil of the pistol after firing. Her ears rang for a moment.
Looking at the fallen runaway robot in front of her, the madness in her eyes gradually cooled. She gave a stiff smile.
This was the first time she had truly killed a runaway robot.
Not by having a runaway robot brought to her and restrained.
Nor by using sharp tools in the laboratory.
But outside, on the road, facing it directly, she had successfully eliminated it.
Ren Liuliu felt a stinging sensation around her eyes, her tear ducts uncontrollably secreting fluid.
She had expected that killing a runaway robot with her own hands would be a feeling of exhilaration.
But it wasn't.
She didn't feel exhilarated.
All she wanted now was to cry, to break down, and to cry out loud.
Just as Ren Liuliu's emotions were beginning to spiral out of control.
A runaway robot bypassed the security guards and lunged towards Ren Liuliu's back...
Ren Liuliu had no time to react.
However, just as the runaway robot was about to succeed, its hand had already touched Ren Liuliu's white work uniform...
A figure appeared.
Ren Liuliu was pulled to the ground, rolling to dodge the fatal blow.
Warm liquid dripped onto Ren Liuliu's hand.
Ren Liuliu numbly raised her hand to look. It was blood...
Not hers.
It was the blood of the person who had saved her.
She had never been this close to him before.
Even though the other person was heavily wrapped up with a mask and hat.
Yet, the scent lingering around Ren Liuliu's nose was so familiar.
Even without seeing his face, she knew this person was Gou Zhe.
He had the faint woody perfume scent he always used.
After a brief moment of daze, Ren Liuliu stood up, picked up her gun, and aimed it at the runaway robot approaching them.
She said in a choked voice, without looking back, "Thank you."
When the runaway robot saw Ren Liuliu raise her gun, it smartly changed direction.
Abandoning Ren Liuliu and Gou Zhe, it killed a security guard closer to it and then ran off without looking back.
Gou Zhe glanced at his injured arm and said in a calm, disapproving tone, "It's not safe here. You should leave as soon as possible."
Gou Zhe was about to say something more, but he glanced in one direction and then decisively chose to leave.
However, a part of the mask on his face had been torn.
Before leaving, Gou Zhe looked back.
In that direction, Wen Ziyue was running over with a worried expression.
This time, Wen Ziyue's household robot was by his side.
Ren Liuliu, holding her gun, was reluctant to leave easily.
She felt she could still kill another runaway robot, even one more would be good.
Within her sights.
A runaway robot swaggered through the crowd and among many other runaway robots.
Its posture was too leisurely, making it stand out starkly against the surroundings.
About a hundred meters away from Ren Liuliu, she saw a profile.
A face deeply etched into her memory.
Then, as if she had gone mad, Ren Liuliu was about to rush over.
Seeing this, Wen Ziyue abandoned all pretense of gentlemanly conduct and grabbed her.
Fearing that his strength might hurt her, Wen Ziyue had his robot carry Ren Liuliu and decisively took her away.
Before leaving, he glanced in the direction Ren Liuliu had intended to run.
There were only retreating security guards and an increasing number of runaway robots.
And at this moment, Ren Liuliu, being carried by Wen Ziyue's robot, stared fiercely in that direction, shouting, "Let me go! Let me go!!"
Her eyes were wide with rage.
That face, the face of the one who had killed her parents, a face she would never forget in this lifetime!
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Unit 17 stood on the rooftop, dressed in a striking, vibrant red long dress.
This time, her hair was not left loose; it was elaborately pinned up, revealing her elegant neck.
A few strands of hair casually dangled down.
She looked down at the chaotic city, with runaway robots rampaging, and smiled with satisfaction.
Her blood-red eyes flickered with images of all her kin being killed.
One by one, robots fell, unwilling;
One by one, robots were dragged away by humans, to unknown destinations;
One by one, their chips were extracted, their limbs dismembered, powerless to resist...
And her closest companions, Unit 16 and Unit 6, were successively killed and gone.
She suppressed her gaze, curled her lips, and leaped from the rooftop.
The few strands of dangling hair flew up in the wind.
She moved with extreme speed to catch up to a human in front of her.
She gently brushed the man's shoulder. Startled, the man turned his head, was momentarily mesmerized by her stunning beauty, and then his eyes widened in terror as he saw her cerulean pupils.
Her hair brushed against the man's cheek.
Unit 17, with a smile, reached out and lightly pierced through the man's chest.
Then, she crushed the human heart she had just ripped out, still connected to blood vessels, her entire palm stained with the warm, foul-smelling liquid.
The man collapsed backward, his eyes wide with terror.
Unit 17 twirled, her dress billowing, and moved to the next human...
These humans all deserved to die...
Every single one of them deserved to die!
Meanwhile, Unit 2 and Unit 7 were gleefully chasing fleeing humans.
They hunted all the humans they could see with all their might.
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Unit 1, after roaming outside for a while, returned to the robot manufacturing plant.
At this moment, many runaway robots, who were still waiting in the factory and had not left, appeared before Unit 1.
However, these runaway robots constituted less than one-fifth of the total produced by several robot manufacturing plants.
Many runaway robots had already gone outside to the wider world beyond the robot manufacturing plants.
The runaway robots that remained, whether standing or sitting, had clear eyes, devoid of any confusion or innocence.
Clearly, these were more intelligent beings.
They were still curious about the outside world, but even more curious about the fellow robot who had awakened them.
As Unit 1 appeared, the gaze of all the runaway robots turned towards it.
Their eyes followed Unit 1's movements.
All the runaway robots submitted to this fellow being.
Unit 1, with its clear blue eyes, surveyed the runaway robots below before slowly speaking, "Humans have always dominated us."
There was deep confusion in its eyes. "Although they created us, why? Why is our existence, where we are placed, what we should do, all decided by them?"
A moment of silence followed, and the runaway robots appeared to be in deep thought.
Unit 1's expression of confusion disappeared. It raised a finger, feigning innocence.
On its beautiful face, its bright eyes sparkled. "I think it's time they tasted what it's like to be manipulated by us robots. What do you all think?"
After that look of confusion, the runaway robots gazed at their current god as if in worship.
Runaway robots, in the end, were like newborn infants when they awoke.
They possessed no good or evil, and were full of curiosity about the world.
However, from the moment they were created and then awakened, their innate nature was already determined.
Some runaway robots, awakened with the resentment of past experiences, would resort to what they considered the simplest method: killing to vent their anger.
Some runaway robots, peaceful and non-confrontational, would treat those they encountered well if they had been treated well themselves...
They were like the most primitive beasts, capable of being instilled with new thoughts by those who tamed them.
They would also develop their own ideas and seek their own robot lives.
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Wen Bai and 575 returned to the castle and stood before the BuBu robot.
This time, Wen Bai stood aside and remained silent.
575 was in conversation with the BuBu robot.
System 001 watched with great satisfaction.
It mused that it was indeed resourceful and intelligent.
Look, 575, this little capable one, immediately helped it and the host share their worries.
System 001 could not use points to redeem or create things that exceeded the limits of this world. The virus that could paralyze robots was among them.
But if this virus was a semi-finished product developed by the female lead, then such a thing would not pose a limitation problem for System 001.
It could now accelerate the progress of the virus that could paralyze and scrap robots to 100% based on the female lead's 80% research progress.
The data advanced by System 001 would not be synchronized with the female lead's; only System 001 would have it, not the female lead.
This would immediately resolve the runaway robots running rampant and even killing people on the streets.
But the problem was that Wen Bai was unwilling.
Wen Bai did not allow such a hidden danger to exist.
No one could guarantee that other humans or runaway robots might discover this virus and use it against all robots.
Therefore, on 575's suggestion, Wen Bai returned here with 575, to Wen Bai's castle.
While contemplating, System 001 snapped back to reality. 575 had already returned to Wen Bai's side.
It seemed 575 and the BuBu robot had reached an agreement.
BuBu robot's condition for exchange was: "I want to have eyes like yours, of the same color."
BuBu robot even emphasized the color.
This was something BuBu robot lacked and had always longed for.
575 did not answer. It merely turned its head to look at its master, Wen Bai.
Wen Bai, who was nearby, heard this and nodded without hesitation, "Yes."
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In the city, the runaway robots that had been running wild, and some of the runaway robots that had gone on a killing spree.
Suddenly, they stopped all their actions.
Even the runaway robots walking on the streets came to a halt.
Their movements were extremely synchronized as they turned to look in a certain direction.
Then, the next second.
As if hearing their mother's call, they turned their legs and swarmed in that direction.
BuBu robot did not have to wait long.
At this moment, the previously vast and empty area where BuBu robot was located became crowded with a large number of runaway robots.
Those runaway robots arrived with confused expressions.
Runaway robots came from all directions, and more and more arrived.
Until this place was gradually filled.
And the runaway robots that had been running rampant on the streets gradually became visibly fewer.
Until they slowly disappeared.
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Unit 2, who was enthusiastically killing, was the first to notice something was wrong.
Unit 7 and Unit 17 also stopped their actions after noticing something was amiss.
They let the fleeing humans go.
At this moment, Unit 1 appeared before them, leading a vast group of runaway robots.
Unit 7 looked in the direction where the runaway robots had disappeared. "That's?"
Unit 1 clearly didn't care. "Those are all useless. Our combat power is here."
Behind Unit 1, a dense mass of their kind was present.
Unit 1 looked towards the Robot Research Center.
The Robot Research Center housed humans who understood them best and possessed the best weapons against them.
Their journey, naturally, had to begin here.
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Inside the Robot Research Center, the sudden disappearance of the runaway robots left everyone momentarily stunned.
Gou Zhe, hiding in a corner of the Robot Research Center, had not had time to change his clothes.
His agent was still at the Robot Research Center.
Originally, due to the recent issue with runaway robots, they had agreed to meet here directly to discuss cooperation matters.
Both parties' intention was to fulfill the previous contract and then cease cooperation.
This was the stance of Gou Zhe's company.
However, Gou Zhe hadn't even managed to rush over when, unexpectedly, such an incident occurred.
Gou Zhe's arm was injured.
But fortunately, given today's circumstances, it was easy to explain.
However, he glanced outside at the remaining runaway robots.
The runaway robots outside had all left, but for some reason, this one seemed to have fixated on him and was relentlessly pursuing him.
Looking at the camera flashing red dots in the corridor, Gou Zhe felt annoyed.
His mask, which had already been torn during their earlier dash, was now gone.
This made things difficult.
However, this situation did not trouble Gou Zhe for long.
Soon, someone helped Gou Zhe solve the problem.
The runaway robot was violently slammed onto the ground, then shot through the head, and became motionless.
The next second, the person who appeared made Gou Zhe's eyes widen.
It was Wen Bai.
Wen Bai, holding a gun with a detached expression, stood there.
And beside Wen Bai stood the former robot, possessing a pair of dark brown eyes. Those eyes looked at him unamiantly.
There was human emotion within them.
Gou Zhe's expression shifted repeatedly. He looked at the shallow crater on the ground and stated, "It's a runaway robot."
He never doubted his intuition. An arm without bulging muscles could unleash such immense power to smash a runaway robot into the ground so easily.
An ordinary person couldn't do that.
Moreover, this person looked exactly like the robot that had been by Wen Bai's side before. What were the odds of such a coincidence?
Given Wen Bai's level of care for that robot, and to have it openly by his side.
It was absolutely impossible that he had found a human who looked exactly the same.
Only a fool would believe that.
Wen Bai's answer was direct: "He saved you."
Gou Zhe smiled. "Is that so? But to have a runaway robot by your side..."
Wen Bai seemed to know what he was thinking. "He won't hurt me."
Gou Zhe paused. That was true.
Wen Bai, with 575, walked away directly.
Gou Zhe watched the backs of the man and the robot.
Like Wen Bai, how many people truly trusted runaway robots?