19 Prometheus and Loki

In the cabin, more than ten pairs of eyes sometimes looked at each other, sometimes looking at Gao Jie together. In fact, Gao Jie understood, and so did Miller, who was beside her, and everyone present understood, and the person who wrote this note understood even more - they were all pretending not to know that they were the devil.

"I'm the leader of this plan, so you don't have to worry about it." Gao Jie said casually, his calm posture eased the embarrassing atmosphere of the scene, and finally, the discussion began again. Two more quietly left the room, but this time they did not leave a note or disturb the progress of the discussion.

"They're all going to come back, or they're going to rejoin the discussion, or they're going to bring new ideas with them." Gao Jie said to Miller.

Miller ignored the remark and said meaningfully, "They must have thought in their hearts: Are you Prometheus?" Or Loki? ”

Gao Jie understood what Miller meant, and replied lightly: "I'm just doing what I think is right." ”

"Do you want me to find out who wrote the note?" Miller asked.

"I know who it is, let him go."

Discussions are ongoing, and the "Star Project" is being perfected step by step. In fact, after the main framework of the scheme was conceived and fully affirmed by the researchers and technicians, the subtle data adjustments were handed over to more professional people, and Gao Jie himself gradually retreated. Although this credit will be shared, it is equivalent to an authoritative person's endorsement of this plan, and the main planner of the plan is still Gao Jie, and no one will compete with her for this position.

As for the person who wrote the note, we can all guess who it is.

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In less than a day, Gao Jie's "Star Project" spread in the space station, and everyone knew about this plan of "sowing civilization" and then "destroying civilization", and their reaction was the same: stunned. Who would have thought that the thin, gentle-looking woman would think of such a ruthless plan, and even her friends Silka and Ryan couldn't believe that such an extreme idea could be thought up by Gao Jie.

"Is it really good to do that? High, they are innocent, you can't treat them like guinea pigs, deciding their life and death at will......" Silka's tone was still as gentle, but there was a firm force in the tone of exhortation.

"Maybe there's a better way...... Absolutely. Ryan said these two sentences coldly, he somewhat understood that Gao Jie's plan was actually out of helplessness, but he didn't dare to agree.

Gao Jie did not argue with her friend's statement, she tried to change the topic as much as possible and avoided talking to them about the content of the "Star Project". But she still clearly felt: even in the space station, even in the same room, even if she was sitting face to face with the two of them...... In another dimension, the distance between her and her two friends had widened, and an insurmountable barrier had emerged—they seemed to say: Don't classify you as the same as us.

"It's okay...... Gao Jie comforted himself in his heart, "as long as my family is fine, what if I don't have a few friends?" Besides, this is a plan that will cause huge controversy. ”

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After the "Star Project" officially became the talk of the people on Minerva, Gao Jie and Miller visited the most important and only "member" on the space station who was not yet aware of this plan: the N-star consciousness.

Miller uses the PDA to transmit the plan to the "butler" robot, and the two sit across from it, waiting for the N-star consciousness to reply. The meeting was proposed by Gao Jie, who hoped to hear what the advanced civilizations had to say about the Star Project.

The reading process did not take much time, and the "housekeeper" soon issued the correct electronic tone: "The core of the application of the difference in time flow rate between the two sides of the wormhole is a very risky attempt, but this plan of yours reduces this risk, and has a very high efficiency, and is expected to have a 30% or more chance of achieving the intended goal." ”

“30%？ So low? Miller said with some dissatisfaction.

"For low-level human civilization, this probability is as high as a miracle, and I am sincerely praising it." The electronic voice could not achieve the tone and tone of a human voice, and this explanation gave Miller some confidence back.

"Thank you for the affirmation." Hearing the "compliment" of the N-star consciousness, Gao Jie behaved very indifferently, and his expression did not even change, "I also want to hear your suggestions and help us improve this plan so that it can be implemented better." ”

"I can suggest improvements," said the N-star consciousness, an answer that excites Miller and Gaojie, "Before that, may I ask a question?" ”

"Excuse me."

The "butler" paused for more than ten seconds, and then asked:

"Is the guy who made the 'Star Project' a cold-blooded animal?"

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"I just can't figure out why so many people are going along with her bullshit plan!" Wang Chen almost roared, his fists clenched tightly, and he wanted to swing it out, "Isn't this inhumane?" What an inhumanity that destroys humanity! ”

"I'd suggest you keep quiet, though I don't agree with that either......" Ryan said as he looked at the direction of the hatch, "and this will affect the morale of the entire space station, and besides, there seems to be no better way." Also, don't be angry with her for no reason, I know about your girlfriend, but ......" Wang Chen waved his hand to stop Ryan from continuing.

"The colleagues in my group are now suggesting improvements to her proposal...... Devil! A bunch of devils! Wang Chen complained, his eyes lit up.

Ryan saw that the other party was angry, and it was inconvenient to persuade him to say anything, so he started a new topic: "I once watched a movie from the 20s of the last century (here referring to 2018) called "Captain Fake"...... It's not a horror movie, but it has a shocking horror, in which the protagonist eventually becomes a murderer, and the people around him know that he is an imposter, but they still accompany him to act to achieve their own goals, and use this fake guy to legitimize his actions...... If it weren't for the easter egg at the back of this movie, I wouldn't believe that this was actually a real historical change! ”

"Isn't that what 'The Rabble' says?" Wang Chen said angrily, but he was a little more rational than before.

"That's right! Oh, it's the same with "The Wave", you've definitely seen it – the movie or the original. You see, everyone should understand what the problem is, but almost no one has raised it - in front of the so-called great purpose of 'protecting human civilization', they chose 'ignorance', and even if someone points fingers after the plan is implemented, they don't have to be the target of everyone's criticism, after all, there is Gao (Jie) in front (top). But ......," Ryan paused and continued, "Unlike Captain Fake and The Wave, Gao, she really doesn't have the slightest evil thoughts, she's for her family, and she's for human civilization. ”

"Humph!" Wang Chen understood what Ruian meant, "It turns out that for the sake of human civilization, he is actually a cold-blooded animal!" ”

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"Is the guy who made the 'Star Project' a cold-blooded animal?"

"Should I be honored or sorry to be told by you?" Gao Jie responded positively to the words of the N-star consciousness.

"It turned out that you made a plan, and I didn't communicate much with you, but I can tell that you are not a cold-blooded animal."

"As long as you can accomplish the goal, what is there that is not cold-blooded?" Gao Jie did not respond directly, but used a flexible rhetoric.

"In the history of mankind that I have read, all the historical events that involve high-risk experiments or deliberate deaths with living humans have been labeled as 'demonic feasts,' 'dehumanization,' 'loss of conscience,' and 'heinous crimes,' and I'm sure you know them. So why is there such a thing as exterminating 'new humans'? And to keep circulating? ”

The electronic voice of the "butler" paused, and before Gao Jie and Miller could reply, it began to speak again: "In the history of your human race, it is natural and reasonable for higher animals to experiment with lower animals in vivo, just as we and the Nt people use living humans to develop instructions to control N particles. So I'm curious how cold-blooded you are to decide to use your living kind as a development tool, and eventually exterminate them. ”

Miller took over: "We have come to you to make suggestions, and the discussion of human nature is not in this category......"

"No, Commander," Gao Jie interrupted Miller's answer, and then sat upright, responding to the N-star consciousness with extreme rationality, "Let me explain." I admit that the Stars Project is a program that involves the slaughter of newborn humans, that is, their fellow human beings. You're right, it's cold-blooded, it's inhumane, and I'm not going to cover up this evil with the excuse that the newborn humans are artificial...... But, this is our last chance, and my last chance. We don't want to give up our home planet, and I don't want to put my family at risk. You are sure that this solution has a miraculously high probability of success, so if there really is an alternative and reasonable solution, I will ...... We wouldn't have such high expectations for Project Stars. ”

"You can change your plan so that you don't have to exterminate the 'newborn humans' and let them continue, and you can develop the corresponding directive for you one day in the future."

"Yes, I have considered your idea many times, and I believe you must have discovered such a law in our history: human nature cannot stand the test. Can the nascent human civilization survive without our intervention? They will also have internal conflicts just like humans, and no one can guarantee that they will not die early due to internal friction, or leave a mess that cannot be handled. Even if it continues, when the level of technology surpasses ours, what do you think is the probability that they will send us the developed instructions? In the event of the worst-case scenario, humanity on our side will be forced into exile and will be amicably accepted when they arrive on their planet? Still is......? Gao Jie didn't continue, and took a deep breath slowly-

"So you have to limit the development of the 'newborn humans' and keep them within your control, right?" The electronic voice continued Gao Jie's words.

Gao Jie closed his eyes and didn't make a sound, and Miller on the side said a very straightforward sentence in lieu of answering: "You don't want to keep a pet that can easily eat you at any time, do you?" ”

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"If you look at the history of human development, the extreme approach of the 'Star Project' is to limit the development of the 'new humans', and if they are indulged, they may have the result of backlash against their master—you see, it makes perfect sense." Ryan stated his speculation to Wang Chen, "Don't think of her as extreme, she's still a kind person." ”

"Like a good god doing bad things." Wang Chen still seems unwilling to understand Gao Jie's "Star Project".

"If a good god does evil, should the evil god stand up and stop it?" Ryan said meaningfully.

"What do you mean?"

"If there is a solution that can replace the 'Star Project'......"

"Shall I try?"

"Are you asking questions?"

"I'll try!" Wang Chen gritted his teeth and said.

"Well, you've made up your mind, too." Ryan flashed his trademark smile, "It will take about a week for Project Stars to be finalized...... Then let me help you! ”

"It couldn't be better! Time should be in time. Wang Chen clapped his hands, "Then what are we waiting for......

"Wait a minute, I want you to promise me one thing......" Ryan suddenly interrupted Wang Chen, and the expression on his face changed to a serious look, "If we don't succeed in stopping the 'Star Project', I hope you can join me in fully supporting her, including her plan." ”

"Why? Shouldn't we look for every opportunity to ......?"

"King! If humanity is to get through this, we need all to be united – isn't that what you Chinese often say? When the final plan is finalized, I will fully support it, regardless of my position, because it is for the sake of human civilization. ”

Wang Chen lowered his head after listening, but immediately raised it, his eyes no longer had the previous anxiety and hesitation, and he said:

"I promise."