After being reborn, I was turned into a slave girl by a princess.

TVP-050 had another reason it didn't mention: if it missed this opportunity, it would definitely be punished for not being able to collect taxes and would be punished by the lord.

Therefore, it would be better to take this opportunity to serve one's human master. This way, one would have a legitimate reason to explain oneself to the lord.

What does that rule say...?

Urgent mobilization!

When something extraordinary happens, one should serve humanity wholeheartedly!

Therefore, in TVP-050's eyes, humans are simply saviors, and it becomes even more sincere.

……

"Ah, well then, let's call you TVP. TVP, can you tell us about this building?"

"I will obey your orders."

With Elusia's approval, TVP became even more enthusiastic.

"This building is called Cultivation Station No. 50. It is mainly responsible for planting oxygen-supplying green plants to deliver oxygen to nearby cultivation stations and node cities."

"Providing oxygen... Do you also need oxygen to live?"

Lornes was taken aback. She had just seen the TVP traveling unsuspectingly on the lunar surface.

This means that these robots don't even need to wear spacesuits when they go out.

“We can live without oxygen, but maintaining oxygen levels in the space is part of the city’s greening system.”

"Urban greening?"

"Yes, for us, plants are not only an indispensable part of the industrial chain, but also a part of our lives."

"Oh……"

"For example, the joints in my body are made from plant fibers. And many of our devices can only function properly in an oxygen-rich environment."

"I see. So your job is also to take care of plants?"

"No, the work of tending the plants is handled by my other companion PM. My job is to cultivate the Tranquil Sea Fields outside. Specifically, it's about taking care of the solar panel area to ensure electricity production."

"!"

"Well then, if you would like to learn more, you can come over here. This is our controlled area."

Chapter 11 Node Cities

Compared to a human home, the things a robot needs are much simpler.

Since there is no need to excrete waste, there is no need for a toilet.

Since there's no need to eat, things like kitchens, dining rooms, and refrigerators are also unnecessary.

Since you don't need to lie down to sleep, you can even skip the bed!

The most important thing in the entire room is the charging station—it occupies the most prominent space in the room and looks like a large VR device.

"Wow, Mr. TVP, is this where you usually rest?"

Although robots have no gender, Su Ling couldn't help but use respectful terms for them.

"Yes, this is an 8-port high-power charging station. It will take about 3 hours to fully charge my battery."

"How many hours can it work on a single full charge?"

"Ah, that..."

As if an embarrassing question had been raised, TVP's reaction became slightly hesitant.

However, he remained honest and answered without reservation: "In theory, it should be able to work continuously for 72 hours without any problem. But my battery is getting old, and the adapter is also having some issues. I need to come back and charge it every ten or so hours."

"Oh, then why don't you replace it?"

"Um……"

The robot seemed even more embarrassed when asked such a question.

It wants to replace it too, but it doesn't have the money!

In the past, the kingdom implemented a rationing system, where any damaged robots were replaced free of charge.

But now it's all about purchasing, and everything costs money. His job is rather ordinary, and he can't even pay his taxes, let alone replace the battery.

……

"Oh, I'm sorry... Mr. Robot, what do you usually play with?"

Realizing she had asked something she shouldn't have, Su-ling quickly changed the subject.

"Playing with things?"

"So, what does Mr. Robot do for entertainment on weekdays? What does he usually do when he's not working?"

"So that's what it means, that's it."

As if a switch had been flipped, the robot's reaction suddenly became enthusiastic.

He quickly ran to the locker and took out a bottle of strange liquid.

The glass bottle containing the liquid had no labeling whatsoever, and the liquid itself was sticky and strange.

"This is..."

"This is the high-end product I mentioned before, refined from plants—Tiger Balm."

"Tiger Balm?!"

"Yeah, after working and analyzing data, my head usually feels really hot... At that time, I'll pour some liquid into the IV drip port, and the feeling of the liquid circulating on the CPU cooler is just so refreshing!"

"oh oh……"

"Would you like to give this a try? Ah... sorry! I forgot you're human, so you probably don't need this kind of thing."

TVP put the bottle back in the distance, looking somewhat regretful.

Lonnies roughly understood that for robots, Tiger Balm must be just like alcohol, very addictive, right?

Moreover, it seems that robots generate heat more easily than humans, and are more prone to overheating and crashing, or even developing various bugs.

……

After that, the robot explained to the girls how the oxygen station generally worked.

However, these things are not particularly strange... because Lonnies had seen similar equipment at the research station in the Boundless Land.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, TVP."

Elusia nodded and said, "Well then, we're going to head to the node city next. Could you please show us the way?"

"Your Highness, I will continue to guide you. Since this is your first time on the tunnel train, there may be some problems."

……

TVP was incredibly enthusiastic; it took the initiative to lead the girls to a place that resembled a miniature train.

This is the passageway connecting the various glass buildings. TVP also uses this type of equipment for transporting supplies on a regular basis.

"Wow, that's amazing... It's like a roller coaster in a park!"

"Su Ling, Lonnies, hold on tight, be careful not to be thrown out."

"Uh-huh."

……

The train sped through the underground tunnel, and through the glass passageway, one could see many glass buildings rushing past.

But what about it?

The pale blue Earth stood in the distance, as if it had never moved at all.

……

……

The train arrived at the station in no time.

The girls arrived at what appeared to be a subway platform.

There are no station display screens; all information is transmitted via signals.

Here, all sorts of small trains are parked, and various robots are loading and unloading goods, seemingly to be pushed into the city for sale.

"Xiao Luo, look! That's a magic crystal! There's such a big magic crystal!"

"Huh...it really is..."

Lonnies then noticed that a giant steel robot was pushing a cart full of magic crystals out of the way.

But TVP, as if he had seen a ghost, quickly pulled several people aside and said, "Gentlemen, don't get too close to that thing."

"Huh, why?"

"That substance is dangerous and will have an unavoidable impact on us! Except for specially processed robots, no one else can get close to it, or they will crash or even be rendered unusable!"

TVP's tone was very serious, as if he had suffered a loss due to magic crystals.

however……

"Mr. TVP, it's alright. We are human; the magic crystals won't affect us."

"Is that right?"

"To be precise, magic crystals should emit a strong magnetic field around them, right? So basic electronic devices are affected by magic crystals, which is why most robots cannot reach Earth."

Elusia smiled faintly, explaining to TVP as well as to Lonnies.

……

Stepping out of the subway station and gradually ascending the gentle slope, the girls arrived at the city on the moon, Mechanical Node City.

There are about a dozen similar cities on the moon, and each one is connected to the capital of the Mechanical Kingdom—the Sea of ​​Dreams. Each node city has a different function.