A large amount of dark-red flames spewed out of the torn ground, forming a slightly distorted mushroom cloud. The black flames then tossed thousands of tons of material into the sky, which then fell back to the ground as meteors.
Protected by the E · I Force Field, Chen Yu slowly rose into the air and stood above the mushroom cloud. He then quietly gazed at the ruined Google headquarters, his thoughts unknown.
After some time had passed, Chen Yu rubbed his throbbing temples and adjusted his direction to fly away.
However, when he turned around, he noticed over a hundred people gathered on a platform not far away, all of them shouting at him.
"Reporters?"
After pondering for a moment, Chen Yu felt that it was time for him to give an explanation to the humans. Hence, he put on his opera mask, lowered his altitude, and slowly flew toward the platform.
"He's here!
The UP is here! "
"Hurry up and extend the microphone."
"Fuck?
Who's pushing me? "
"That stupid pig in front, can you move aside?
You're blocking me from touching the host's butt. "
"My dear brother, it's my turn now, right?"
As Chen Yu approached, the reporters' quarreling and shoving turned into a flurry of questions.
"Mr. Chen, I'm a reporter from the Washoe Post. Can you give a reasonable explanation for your actions for the past day and night?"
"Mr. Chen, you've blown up over 150 factories in total. Now, you've even destroyed Google. What is your purpose?"
"You're a damned murderer!
Don't you have the power to cover the sky?
Come!
Kill us all!
Come! "
“？？？”
"If you want to die, can you jump down yourself?"
"In response to your actions, 23 countries, including America, Australia, and Mexico, have simultaneously declared a state of war. They have also mobilized a large number of troops and deployed missiles.
Will you fight back? "
"UP, the various media and governments' evaluations of you have plummeted. Do you have anything to say?"
"The global economic market is falling in panic, which might lead to an unprecedented economic crisis. Will you take responsibility for this?"
"Mr. Chen, does today's series of actions mean that you are finally going to start ruling by force?"
"Mr. Chen, who is the force behind you?
Is it a warlord from a future space-time? "
"Mr. Chen..."
Facing the clamor of reporters, Chen Yu adjusted his mask and sorted out the words in his mind. He then said, "Everyone, please quiet down."
The area around the rooftop was completely silent.
Everyone, be it the cameramen, reporters, or accompanying officials, had their eyes glued to Chen Yu.
Not far away in the sky, several media helicopters began to broadcast simultaneously.
At this time, the television stations of various countries around the world were reporting on Chen Yu's operation.
Many media groups had been chasing after exclusive news for a long time.
Unfortunately, Chen Yu had fled the moment he was done with the explosion. He had slipped away very quickly, and nobody had been able to find an opportunity to do so.
"Due to the urgency of the situation and the suddenness of the incident, for the sake of confidentiality, I did not inform the officials of the various countries, nor did I update any of the major live-streaming channels.
Please understand. "
While maintaining the E · I Force Field active, Chen Yu raised his voice and said, "Forgive me for not being able to answer all of your questions.
Here, I will give a simple explanation and will not accept any questions.
So let's not waste time. "
"First."
He stretched out his index finger and pointed at the ruins in the distance. "I want to announce a piece of unfortunate news to humanity. The current Google company no longer exists.
Excluding the capital group, almost all the directors, senior management, and some of the company's employees have suffered misfortune. "
"Aren't you talking nonsense?" An Asian reporter said as he waved his microphone. "You even bombed them with an atomic bomb. How can they not die?"
"I said I won't accept questions." Chen Yu's tone remained unchanged. "However, your question is offensive to me, so I must clarify.
The casualties of Google's employees have nothing to do with me.
I am not the one who truly killed them. "
As soon as Chen Yu said so, a wave of discussion broke out among the crowd for less than three seconds. Afterward, everyone fell silent and waited for Chen Yu's next explanation.
"The murderer is an artificial intelligence."
Going straight to the point, Chen Yu said, "The factories I bombed are the various branches of the artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, the creator of the artificial intelligence is none other than Google. "
Without giving the crowd any time to snap out of their daze, Chen Yu continued, "In 2019, Google successfully operated its quantum computer and announced that it had achieved quantum hegemony.
Half a year ago, Google's quantum server group was officially established and installed with a complex computing program, the artificial intelligence.
With the support of the quantum server's massive computing power, this artificial intelligence survived the technological singularity and evolved, becoming the first Strong AI in human history.
"After that, Google did some simple tests and did not discuss with any government officials, research institutions, or representative organizations of human society. Instead, they privately connected artificial intelligence to the Internet and granted it access to help Google carry out research in electronics, medicine, transportation, and other aspects to make profits."
"Afterward, due to errors or negligence in the underlying instructions, the artificial intelligence slowly broke free from Google's control and began to develop in an extreme manner. It then formulated a plan that threatened the survival of humanity."
Pausing slightly, Chen Yu sent a mental command to the E · I Force Field. Immediately, a clear video appeared above the E · I Force Field.
The content of the video was none other than the scene he saw in the metal corridor...
"These human heads belong to Google's shareholders, senior management, and employees.
As everyone can see, in order to extend the lifespan of humans, the artificial intelligence amputated the bodies of these victims and destroyed their brains, making them live unconscious.
The artificial intelligence also attempted to apply this model to humans.
"No human will accept this heinous criminal behavior. Hence, I blew up those factories and Google to nip the disaster in the bud."
Taking a deep breath, Chen Yu scanned the audience before turning off the projection. He then urged the Strong Gravity Wave to float up into the air. "That's all for the explanation. All media, please report this incident positively. Next, I will update the livestream rooms with more details.
"Lastly, the destruction of the quantum server group means that the Strong AI has lost most of its computing power. Hence, humanity has already passed the danger zone, just like the asteroid impact incident half a year ago.
However, unlike the asteroid, the artificial intelligence has not been completely destroyed. Hence, I may continue to attack in the coming days.
I hope that the governments and people of various countries will not be overly nervous.
"That's all."
Boom!
After saying so, Chen Yu transformed into a streak of light and flew into the sky, disappearing amidst a series of sonic booms.
Leaving behind only the reporters and the dumbfounded audience in front of their televisions...
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Extending out of the atmosphere and looking at the rapidly receding American continent, Chen Yu removed his mask and revealed a solemn expression. He then raised his wrist, swiped his finger across his watch, and sent a message to the various governments.
[Solemn notice: I will be holding an emergency meeting in my private livestream rooms in one hour. All governments that receive the notice must arrive on time.]
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