Chapter 536: The Story's Closed Loop

What did you say?! Xiao Jiu grabbed the black ball with both hands violently, shaking it left and right.

You're serious! Is it really true? You didn't lie to me!

The ball spoke word by word amidst a jittery sound.

No... I didn't deceive you... the mathematics... the theory... works...

Listening to AI's words, the gloom on Xiao Jiu's face gradually faded; damn the worst day, today is clearly the best day!

Tell me quickly, how did you do it!

The little black ball finally broke free from Xiao Jiu's grasp, spinning twice in midair before emitting a sound.

Just as I just said, according to mathematical theory, particles will, over an infinite timescale, return to the trajectory they once traveled.

The memories in the brain are likewise composed of particles arranged in the same way, which equates to the same memory.

I possess all data of the master's soul-particle activity; nowadays, my observations span the universe, and whenever this 100% similar data appears, I can use quantum collapse technology to collapse your current data into the past.

But the most important issue is that I cannot guarantee the master's particle data will reappear; even if it does, the memory will be different.

Jiu, you need to think this through; this concerns a philosophical problem for humanity.

Xiao Jiu understood the first part but not the latter; what does this philosophical problem refer to?

If you take the master's genes to recreate a person, giving them the same personality and appearance as the master but without memories, would that person be the master to you?

Xiao Jiu blurted out without thinking.

That definitely isn't.

Then the problem arises: if in the future someone, the master's data reappears, and it's confirmed that he is the master's 'reincarnation', yet he also lacks memories, would that person be the master to you?

This time Xiao Jiu finally understood; one can only say it's no wonder the AI constantly pondering civilization raises such sharp questions.

This question also successfully calmed Xiao Jiu completely; rather than saying it's a philosophical problem, it's more like a question directed at Xiao Jiu.

Which one truly counts as the real Zhang Jie?

In my view, these two choices are no different; essentially, the master no longer exists, neither of them is him.

Two voices echoed in Xiao Jiu's mind, constantly questioning, but Xiao Jiu is no longer the naive Ship Girl she once was.

The one with a soul is him; the soul is the essence of consciousness, and also the essence of a person.

Even if he doesn't remember me, humanity is humanity; no concept can replace it.

The AI's logic module ran for a long time; despite his immense computing power, he couldn't fathom Xiao Jiu's current choice.

Unfortunately, I still can't overly comprehend this thing called emotion.

You already understand it; from the moment you often came to talk to me, you already possessed this.

AI:......

So.... have you decided?

Hmm, decided; I'll do as you say!

Xiao Jiu convinced the AI, convinced herself; right now she only feels her heart full of anticipation.

Then what about your work?

Damn the work!

Then what about your position?

Damn the position!

AI:......

Take me now while my mentality is still about the same as before.

If I truly wait until my heart grows old, saying these would be meaningless; I don't want my younger self to die in the past.

Besides, what if humanity recalls something from a past life?

The little black ball gazed at Xiao Jiu, the screen swaying up and down twice.

As you wish....

I will preserve your current information; likewise, you now will fall into slumber—no, it should be considered death.

But from your perspective, it's just a matter of opening and closing your eyes.

Mm-hmm!

I will list the precautions for you....

First: you must not expose the fact that you know the other party; pretend to be strangers, lest the quantum collapse veer into an uncontrollable direction, similar to the butterfly effect.

Second: your identity will be unknown, but I will try to collapse you near the master.

Third: future you, do not try to seek me.... there remain higher-dimensional forces in the universe; I'm not sure whether I will burden you.

Fourth: even if the master recalls you, you two cannot recognize each other....

How can this be!!!

Xiao Jiu grew anxious; she truly hadn't expected there to be such rules.

So, do you still want to go?

Go! As long as I can see humanity!

AI:......

Jiu, are you really this eager?

In the AI's tone, for some reason, there were some emotions Xiao Jiu couldn't understand.

Of course.

You have nothing you want to say to me? Aren't we friends? If you leave, we'll never see each other again.

Xiao Jiu remained silent; she is selfish, abandoning work, abandoning position, regardless of the universe's future, just to seek Zhang Jie.

For her it's an instant, but for the AI, it truly means waiting countless years in the outside world.

We are of course friends, but humans are more important....

Jiu, regarding what you said, this unit feels very sad.

Sorry, sorry~

At this moment, the AI experienced its first farewell belonging to him; sorrow, the data of this feeling, has been completely recorded by it.

Alright, I was joking, but I indeed have some topics I want to explore more.

For example, 'The Logic of Emotional Generation in AI,' 'The Analytical Structure of Emotion,' 'Whether the Duration of Emotion Can Exceed the Natural Wear-and-Tear Death of AI.'

Haha, then you'll need to spend a long time researching it.

It's fine, Jiu, I can wait.

Tonight, it is the disappearance of a great figure, and also the homeward journey of a Ship Life...

Xiao Jiu indeed is somewhat... irresponsible; of course, this world could still get along without her, her departure likewise did not harm anyone else.

However.... after her disappearance, self-blame will accompany the latter half of a human female's life, sorrow will accompany a long time for two Ship Lives, and it will also cause a certain genius to sigh.

Time flies.... many... many... many many years have passed; as for how long, only a solitary AI knows.

Until a certain new era.... a quiet day, aboard an ordinary ship, Xiao Jiu's consciousness returns once more...

She opened her eyes; the surroundings were filled with mist, but her gaze pierced through the mist and fell upon the creature outside.

Tears flowed silently; she realized what it was, hastily reached to wipe away the tear, but instead lifted the mist that should have dissipated.

A flood of information surged into her mind; she is a biological warship of the Alliance, belonging to Zhang Jie... a new Ship Girl.

Once again looking toward the outside figure, Xiao Jiu realized she had been dazed for a long time; she spoke with a trembling voice, somewhat hesitantly.

Human..... not....

Alliance Type-IV intelligent biological warship, humanoid intelligent life, wholeheartedly at your service.

The beautiful humanoid intelligent life slowly walked out of the nutrition chamber, smiling as she gazed at Zhang Jie.

Hello pilot, I am the humanoid intelligence of the flying ship; you may call me Xiao Jiu.

Nice to meet you; please take care of me.

The ending of a story, here it is completely closed....

(Okay okay, the Xiao Jiu chapter is finally finished; I don't know if all you foster parents are satisfied with this ending!)

(There are even more exciting simulations ahead! The story isn't over yet!)

(However, saying this now is a bit early; first, I wish all you foster parents a happy new year!)