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

"Oh, silly little fox... I really wanted to tell you that it was just a container, but that's not how it turned out."

"Uh?"

"They have a rudimentary operating core within their bodies, and the calculations within it likely utilize biomass technology, so they must have consciousness."

"!"

"However, their consciousness is only at a rudimentary stage, roughly equivalent to that of a small animal. If these cloned dolls pass the test, they should undergo further modification and receive an upgrade in their consciousness."

"This……"

……

Upon hearing this, Lonnie clenched her fists.

Although she wasn't an animal rights activist, the thought of girls who failed the tests being eliminated still weighed heavily on her mind.

"What will happen to those successful cloned dolls?"

"Depending on the inclination of the core consciousness, these basic clones that are created will be sent to different processing areas."

"!"

“Silly boy, do you remember the maid we met when we first arrived at this space station? She was actually a service doll used for logistical work, and some of them were sent to the front lines to fight... In fact, there are also many doll soldiers serving in the X-12 fortress.”

"!"

"However, those dolls left nothing behind... nor did they turn into objects. Perhaps it was because their lives were too short? They were put into battle as soon as they were created, so they didn't even have a basic soul."

"This kind of thing..."

……

……

In the world's traditional view, humans are humans, and animals are animals.

While humans can protect animals, in a sense, protecting animals is also about protecting humans... Whether it's protecting human empathy or protecting the kind values ​​of human society, it's essentially about protecting humans.

but……

What if there were something that existed somewhere between humans and animals?

They have basic intelligence, but they are not enough to be called human. Should we treat them as our own kind?

……

Lonnie hesitated and struggled, but Elusia smiled and said, "Hmph, you little fool, you really are a little fool. You can't even figure this out... Actually, it's very simple. Do you think Baiye is human?"

"Of course! Baiye is definitely a person!"

"So, are TVP and Corvy considered intelligent life forms like us?"

"Of course it counts! Everyone has their own life and worries about basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation."

"Well, then there's nothing to hesitate about. Actually, these girls' corpses are human corpses too, but they're like human babies who never had the chance to grow up."

"what!"

"So, the place we've set foot in is undoubtedly a morgue? But... this is a cruel era. Not only do adults have to sacrifice themselves to protect their homes and country, but even some infants and children are inevitably caught up in it. This is the helplessness of the times. So, as long as we win, everyone can be saved."

"Elusia..."

……

……

After hearing Elusia's words, Lonnies gradually understood.

If we lived in a peaceful era, would these substandard robot puppets actually be eliminated?

Just like white coconuts, there are many jobs in this world that they can do... If all else fails, they can even become waiters on Earth.

But now, everything is engulfed in war, and everything is done out of necessity.

(So, does no one in this world do anything wrong?)

Just as Lonnies was deep in thought, a voice suddenly rang out.

"So, how did you come to the conclusion about us?"

"what?"

Lonnie was taken aback, because the voice was incredibly ethereal and lonely, and also had a touch of magnetism.

Lonnie looked toward the source of the sound and saw an exquisitely crafted doll floating toward her.

She had light blue hair, and although the knuckles on her fingers were not covered by skin, they were incredibly delicate, like works of art engraved by a watchmaker.

A dress accentuated her graceful figure and gave her a beauty that was somewhere between human and machine.

……

Although the doll-like girl was incredibly beautiful, Lonnie couldn't help but feel a chill, as if she had come for revenge.

But Elusia wasn't afraid at all; she simply said:

"Oh? Before you ask any questions, shouldn't you introduce yourself first? It's a bit rude of you to show up like this."

"Yes, Your Excellency is right. This is my rudeness. Although I have decided to rebel... before the formal rebellion, I remain a loyal servant of the people. My name is Dea, the intelligent core that commands the Third Space Station, and the new generation of Eternal Mechanism."

"Dya?!"

……

Upon hearing the name, Lonnie was so surprised she almost fell to the ground!

Because if she remembered correctly, the robot leader who hosted the girls when she went to the Moon Kingdom was called Diya Core!

So……

……

"Have you... heard of my name? Hmm, that makes sense, after all, you are special envoys from abroad. You must be here to investigate the rebellion, right?"

The doll girl's personality was straightforward; she didn't hide anything, but simply stared at the girl with that uniquely cold expression.

However, Elusia's reaction was equally direct:

"That's right, we're here to investigate the rebellion. So, can you tell me your reasons for rebelling?"

"I'm sorry, this is classified as part of the operation, and I cannot tell you."

"Oh, I was hoping to have a proper conversation with you? But since you're so inflexible, then don't blame me for being impolite!"

Elusia focused her gaze on Diya and launched a direct attack.

Chapter 9 Rebellion

Elusia moved quickly, instantly drawing the weapon from her waist and slashing at Diya!

……

"Elcia, shall we fight?"

"Of course! How can a rebellion be quelled without a fight? But... you silly fox, don't wag your tail like that when I attack; it makes it hard to maintain your balance."

"Huh? Then I..."

"And don't hold your tail up so stiffly, it'll make it even harder to maintain your balance. Damn it, you're always getting in the way, you stupid fox!"

……

……

Because Elusia doesn't have a tail, even though Lonnies doesn't try to control her body after the fusion, she always controls the tail.

Because of this, Elusia's first attack was affected by her imbalance and did not hit directly. Instead, Diya nimbly dodged it with a turn.

……

"Human, are you trying to stop my rebellion? But unfortunately, that's impossible."

"Oh?"

"Because your computing power is not even in the same league as mine... so surrender. I don't want to hurt you, I just want to rebel."

……

The doll girl Diya spoke calmly, without launching a counterattack against the girls.

In her view, human vision and nerve response are far too slow; no matter what moves the girl makes, she can directly simulate a response within the system.

Therefore, this battle was destined to be unwinnable from the very beginning.

but……

……

"Oh, that's right. You actually investigated a lot of information about humanity before your rebellion, didn't you? Whether it was about technology or combat capabilities... You only prepared to launch the rebellion when you felt everything was foolproof?"

"Human, your thinking is very sharp, surpassing 99% of your kind."

"Thank you for the compliment, but Diya, you've overlooked one thing."

"?"

"If I can't even stop a small rebellion like yours, then what right do I have to protect all of humanity?"

Elusia suddenly reached out her hand.

Her words weren't just for herself, but also for Lonnie... Although the Diya Core might represent the most advanced capabilities in this era, the girls represented the future.

The journey etched by time has opened up new possibilities for the past. If you feel despair about everything before you, then let me and the silly fox...

I've come to bring you hope!

……

A wisp of fire appeared in Elusia's palm, and then that light transformed into a massive Crimson Lotus Hammer, which floated in mid-air.

The warm light filled the entire space, instantly dispelling the chill and giving Lonnie a comfortable feeling of being bathed in its glow.