During the laboratory phase, Laura was referred to as "Dolly," a word that literally means "doll."
Although Laura is still a bit green, she has a very good foundation. As long as she doesn't deliberately try to look ugly, she will look very beautiful no matter how she dresses up.
Li Wei said, "Let's go now. We'll be out for two days and won't be back until Sunday."
Laura grabbed Levi's arm and headed towards the station, completely unaware that her behavior resembled that of a girlfriend towards her boyfriend. However, she lacked common sense and needed time to learn. In just a few days, she couldn't learn much, so it was normal for her to occasionally act out of character.
Li Wei used his mind-reading ability to see into Laura's mind. She didn't have any romantic thoughts; she simply didn't know what this behavior meant.
There weren't many train services between the college and the mainland. After entering the station, the two swiped their student cards at the entrance and boarded the train. However, the train didn't depart for a while, and the carriages were sparsely populated; not many people were heading to the mainland.
The two found seats side by side and sat down. Laura sat by the window and looked at the scenery outside with great interest.
Laura said, "I never noticed before that the scenery on the Academy Island is so beautiful."
Li Wei said, "Life is never lacking in beauty, but many people find it hard to see beauty for various reasons. You were the worst type before."
Laura laughed, "But isn't it better now? At least during these years at the academy, I can get everything I've always wanted."
Li Wei said, "But such beauty is too fleeting, isn't it?"
Li Wei wanted to use language to incite Laura's rebellious spirit. Perhaps such words wouldn't work in a short time, but as long as the seed of rebellion could be planted in her heart, that would be enough.
In life, there are comparisons everywhere: left and right, present and past. Many things, whether tangible or intangible, can be compared.
Laura fell silent. She didn't dislike Levi's jarring words at this moment, because she wasn't one to avoid problems. She knew she would eventually return to Germany, and once back home, her fate would be forcibly reversed—a price she had to pay as a German.
Chapter 1. The Idea of Freedom
Seeing Laura's less-than-pleasant expression, Levi said, "Do you feel like you have no other choice?"
Laura wasn't stupid. As a top-tier android, she possessed abilities far exceeding those of ordinary people, both in terms of thinking and learning. Therefore, she understood the subtext of Levi's words.
No matter how many faults Germany has, she is, after all, a creation of Germany. Without the military's needs and the efforts of those research institutions, she wouldn't be sitting here today; her life was given to her by others.
So from birth, she was burdened with a huge debt that was difficult to repay. All the hard work and struggles she has put in over the years have only paid off a portion of it. There are still many debts waiting for her to pay off, and there is nothing she can do about it.
Levi continued, "Laura, you need to understand something. You weren't born a tool. You are a person, even if you are an artificial human. Once you have the intelligence and soul of a human, you have human rights. And you have done too much for that country. Even if we really have to account for debts, it's not you who owes them, but they who owe you."
Laura thought for a moment and said, "What do you mean? They owe me?"
Li Wei continued, "This is a very cruel calculation, and you may not like to hear it. But if you want to hear it, I'm willing to analyze it for you."
Laura said, "I'm very interested in this. You can tell me directly."
Lavra was indoctrinated to be loyal to the country and the German nation. She didn't need her own thoughts or desires; she only needed to complete the tasks assigned to her.
Moreover, the Black Rabbit unit itself has a lot of shady history. During their mission in the eastern region, they received orders to sweep through a village suspected of being a resistance organization. After killing everyone in the village, they carefully examined the situation and discovered that the intelligence from the rear was wrong; the village was just a place where ordinary people lived.
However, such accidental killings were not uncommon in combat missions in the eastern region. In fact, it could be said that the commanders who formulated the missions from the rear did not consider the locals as human beings at all. Therefore, the orders they received were basically to purge and sweep away the locals, killing any locals they encountered, regardless of age or gender.
Previously, due to hormonal imbalances causing emotional dysfunction, she had no feelings about such things. However, after regaining her human emotions, she realized the terrible things she and her companions had done.
Laura, lacking emotional support, felt lost because of this. Recalling her past actions, although they were all orders from her superiors, she, as the executor of those orders, could not escape the pangs of her conscience.
Laura dared not recall the past. Before, she had no emotions and naturally wouldn't have paid attention to such things, but now, the memories of her past missions would become her nightmares.
Li Wei saw Laura's memories through mind reading. It has to be said that the German state sometimes really can't change its ways, and it really dares to take action. Some of the dirty work in the eastern region is carried out by the Black Rabbit Unit.
For the German authorities, the Black Rabbit Unit was a very useful tool. Because the members of the Black Rabbit Unit had emotional deficiencies and almost no communication with the outside world, it was very easy to keep secret. So, all sorts of shady operations were basically carried out by the members of the Black Rabbit Unit. In a sense, Laura was a tainted witness.
Li Wei said, "Laura, you weren't born of normal parents, which means the cost of your birth was far higher than that of an ordinary baby. The German artificial human technology team put in a tremendous amount of effort to give you your current abilities. I've checked the relevant information. Laura, your manufacturing cost was 4 euros, but the various missions you've performed over the years have brought Germany revenues exceeding one billion euros. With that difference, even a forced buyout would be enough for you to redeem yourself."
Laura mentally calculated her achievements since becoming an IS pilot. She had fought all over the world, killing a large number of armed personnel and destroying a large number of various traditional vehicles. The value of those vehicles alone was not a small amount.
She was shocked to realize the immense contributions she had made to Germany. Logically, she could retire now. In just a few years, she had fought enough battles for other professional soldiers to fight for a lifetime. Her hands were stained with blood, which she considered a sin.
Laura fell silent. She understood what she had brought to the German capital, but she also understood what kind of bastards her superiors were. The Black Rabbit Unit was a quagmire; it was easy to get in but hard to get out. Even for someone as alone as her, escaping from there would not be an easy task.
Moreover, she is no longer a heartless war machine; she also has her own feelings. As the captain of the Black Rabbit unit, how could she abandon her teammates with whom she spends every day?
She couldn't do that. Because of her feelings, she had a weakness: her teammates. As long as her teammates remained under the control of the military, she would have no choice but to submit to them.
Looking at Laura's slightly ferocious expression, Li Wei said softly, "Many times, an individual's strength is limited. When you find that you cannot solve a problem on your own, don't panic. People always have to learn to ask others for help. Just because you can't do something doesn't mean that others can't do it either. In fact, others can even help you achieve your goals."
Laura took a deep breath. She felt that Levi had completely seen through her, but Levi's suggestion was like a heavy hammer blow, striking her mind hard.
Laura looked at Levi with a serious expression and said, "The rest of the Black Rabbit Squad, like me, suffer from hormonal deficiencies. They're just like I used to be—pure and ruthless war machines. What price would I have to pay to save everyone in the Black Rabbit Squad?"
Laura understood perfectly well that there's no such thing as a free lunch; you have to give something to gain something. After all, she had no relation to Levi, and if she wanted him to do something for her, she would have to pay a considerable price. Moreover, she wasn't sure if Levi was capable of doing so.
Chapter 1. Seeking Nothing More
Laura looked at Levi, feeling a little nervous, waiting for his answer.
Laura felt a slight push in her back; the train had started moving, and an electronic announcement sounded overhead. The sudden sound eased the awkward atmosphere.
Li Wei said calmly, "I can do that."
Laura was secretly pleased. Levi's ability to do such a thing was beyond her expectations. Although Germany was only a moderately powerful country, it was still a country and one of the top ten countries in the world in terms of military strength.
She didn't know why Li Wei had the confidence to confront a nation, but from her perspective, such a thing wouldn't harm her. Being able to rescue and heal her comrades in the Black Rabbit unit was all she wanted.
Laura quickly banished the chaotic thoughts from her mind and said, "So what is the price?"
“I haven’t decided yet. Let’s just consider this cash on delivery. Anyway, I won’t treat you like the German military does, ordering you around like they do,” Li Wei said.
Laura was still somewhat uneasy. After all, she could try to pay off the debts that were visible to the naked eye, but debts with no clear boundaries could easily snowball and grow bigger and bigger, eventually exceeding her ability to repay, and turning her benefactor into an enemy.
Laura lacks common sense about life, but she's not stupid, so she still feels uneasy about Levi's statement.
Li Wei used his mind-reading ability to see Laura's inner thoughts. Girls of this age are mostly immature and have all sorts of fantasies. When it comes to things like free lunches, girls of this age have a hard time discerning whether the free lunch is poisoned.
As for Laura, it's because she has experienced too many cruel things, which forced her to grow up faster than her peers, so she is afraid of jumping from one pit to another.
Li Wei knew he had to explain himself; if he let Laura continue to fill in the blanks, she would easily misunderstand, which would be detrimental to his strategy.
Li Wei said, "If I really have any requests, it's only one..."
Laura perked up her ears; she knew this was the crucial point: Levi's request would determine whether she was willing to accept his goodwill.
Li Wei said, "The requirement is very simple: you must find your own happiness."
When Laura heard Levi's words, her mind went blank. She had thought that Levi would make all sorts of unreasonable demands. Even if they weren't as excessive as those of the German military, she would at least have to fulfill some obligations.
However, Li Wei's demands seemed to benefit her unilaterally, which she found difficult to understand.
Looking at Laura's hesitant and puzzled expression, Li Wei said, "Doesn't this request seem strange, giving off a rather inexplicable feeling?"
Laura nodded and said, "This request seems to benefit me unilaterally. You helped me but got yourself into a lot of trouble without gaining anything in return. It doesn't make sense at all."
Lavra firmly believed in one thing: there's no such thing as a free lunch. Even family members can't do that. Li Wei and she were just classmates. Why would he help her like this? Just because she can eat more than others?
Li Wei smiled and said, "I know this kind of thing seems very unreasonable to ordinary people, but it is a choice I made according to my own will. I don't have many complicated thoughts. I just simply want to see you happy. After all, it would be too regrettable if you came into this world without experiencing any good things."
Laura found it unbelievable. Levi didn't seem like an extreme altruist to her, but she truly couldn't understand what he was doing now. However, this wasn't necessarily a bad thing for her; after all, she couldn't rescue her comrades in the Black Rabbit unit on her own.
Li Wei gently patted Laura's head and said, "I'm a man who cherishes women and can't bear to see lovely girls suffer. If I were to sit idly by and do nothing about what happened to you, it would be against my personal principles."
Laura still couldn't understand Levi's actions, since Levi himself didn't gain anything from them.
Laura was blinded by her own involvement, and coupled with a lack of information, it's understandable that she didn't understand Levi's true purpose. Because what Levi sought wasn't worldly gain; he wanted her as a person, and the aura of destiny that clung to her as the female protagonist.
This power, which involves destiny, is the essence of a celestial body, the quintessence of a planet. It is a great tonic for Qi cultivators, much like an "experience potion," effectively enhancing their cultivation level.
For a Qi cultivator like Li Wei, cultivation level is the foundation of everything, and any means that can improve cultivation level are good.
In particular, it is very important that the fortune plundered from this method of seizing the fortune of a small world will not have a negative impact on the cultivation of a Qi cultivator.
In order to improve his cultivation more quickly, Li Wei did not mind spending some money or resources. For him, who would leave this world sooner or later, the wealth in this world, apart from precious metals like gold which are almost omnipotent, was meaningless.
Gold holds special significance in mysticism, as does the cultivation of immortality and Qi. Therefore, Li Wei has dedicated puppet clones and subordinate forces to collect gold. As for things like real estate, stocks, funds, cash, antiques, and works of art by famous people, they may be rare treasures in the eyes of others, but they are meaningless to him. If they can be exchanged for gold, that would be best; if they cannot be exchanged for gold, he simply discards them.
Levi looked at Laura as if she were a human gold mine, though Laura would never understand his feelings.
Of course, Li Wei's feelings for the girls around him weren't entirely utilitarian; he genuinely loved each of them. It's just that he was extremely possessive and wouldn't give the other person a choice in such matters.
Looking into Levi's sincere eyes, Laura's unease gradually dissipated. As a professional soldier who grew up in an environment full of malice, she was very sensitive to the malice of others, and she was unable to detect any malice from Levi.
Moreover, to judge a person's actions, you can't just listen to what they say; you also have to see what they do. Time will tell whether Li Wei is truly acting in her best interest.
Chapter 1. A Kindness from Another World
The train started moving, and Laura looked out the window again. In the past, she hadn't paid attention to the scenery around her, which made her feel that she had missed many beautiful sights in life. So she wanted to make up for it from now on and use her own eyes to observe this beautiful yet unfamiliar world properly.
However, it wasn't long before Laura's eyelids started to droop. Her head was nodding and she was gradually losing strength. Levi moved his body a little closer to her, and the sleeping Laura's head was already resting on Levi's shoulder. However, because of her petite figure, her head could only rest on Levi's upper arm.
Li Wei watched as the sleeping Laura adorably smacked her lips. Using his mind-reading ability, he checked her dream. The girl had already started dreaming, and her dream was very childlike. She dreamed that she was in a colorful forest made up of various desserts and ice cream, and she was indulging her appetite to the fullest.
Previously, due to hormone deficiency, she was one of the rare types who didn't dream. She hadn't experienced dreaming for a long time. For her, even nightmares were novel experiences, let alone a beautiful dream like this.
Li Wei smiled, created a spiritual avatar, and entered Laura's dream to enjoy the moment with her.
When the train arrived at the station, Li Wei gently shook Laura's shoulder. Although he felt bad for disturbing her sweet dream, if he didn't wake her up and she continued to sleep, she might be taken back to the academy by the train. In that case, he would have to use the IS armor to sneak onto land.
"Are we there yet?" Laura rubbed her sleepy eyes, stretched, and showed off her superhuman flexibility, giving her a cat-like supple waist.
Levi glanced at Laura out of the corner of his eye. This girl's flexibility allowed her to unlock more new positions than the average girl, which was truly remarkable.
"The train has arrived at the station, and we are now officially setting foot on Japanese soil," Li Wei said.
Laura looked out the window. The scenery outside was different from that inside the academy. Because the academy was well-funded, the buildings had a very futuristic style, making it feel like stepping into a science fiction movie.
In the outside world, due to cost and maintenance difficulties, various buildings do not use overly advanced technologies, but this kind of environment is what she is most familiar with.
While high technology can bring convenience to life, it also places very high demands on infrastructure. Places like the Eastern Region, where modernization has been interrupted by years of war, are in a state of disrepair with a backward civilization, and the inconvenience they create is something she is very familiar with.
The two stepped off the train and into the station. Li Wei glanced back and saw the guards standing around the train exit.
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