Chương 142: Chapter A-3:”Central Government Headquarters — The Hundred Machine Council”

Lilna and Plato were looking down at Yu falling into the Central Processing Plant while screaming. Eventually, taking his eyes off him whose voice and figure went far away. Plato said in a relieved tone.

"From this height, he definitely died." On the other hand, Lilna directs dissatisfied eyes at Plato.

"I wanted to kill him with my own hands if possible. I cannot admire this method." Plato, who knows her fastidious personality well, decided to shrug his shoulders slightly and apologize honestly.

"Sorry... He's a guy who beat many of our folks alone. I admit my personal feelings took priority a little."

"... Hmph. Typical of you who care about comrades. Understood. I will not question this matter." After smiling lightly at Plato, Lilna is lost in thought for a while. Then she said to him.

"Due to the heavy use of 《Passtrive》, I used quite a lot of energy. I need to replenish once. Since I came this far. I will first report the progress of this matter to the Hundred Machine Council. And then finish replenishment immediately."

"Roger."

"Until I return, I leave the disposal of the remaining criminals to you. Cooperate with Zacklay and deal with them."

"Yeah... Compared to that Yu guy just now, it's easy." There, the two parted ways for now. Plato starts walking towards the Central Control Tower through the connecting bridge to join Zacklay. Lilna started walking in the opposite direction, towards the Central Government Headquarters. The Hundred Machine Council. The highest decision-making body of Diesnatura. Located in the upper layer of the Central Government Headquarters. All bills and special measures are decided only by this council.

However, although it is called a council, it is not of the nature that one hundred selected Natura actually hold a meeting. The Hundred Machine Council is a collective of artificial intelligences with one hundred different personalities. A common name for the Mother Computer. The one hundred artificial intelligences are always thinking independently. And when making some official decision, they compare their thought contents and judge comprehensively. This corresponds to the discussion in a normal assembly.

Through that step, they reach one decision—resolution. By having multiple thought systems instead of a single one. Even if a serious error occurs in some artificial intelligences, no fatal problem occurs as a whole. Also, among the one hundred artificial intelligences. The forty forming the backbone have been operating without rest since this city was built. But for the remaining sixty, half are replaced by different ones every four years by Citizen Vote.

Through this election, it is a mechanism where public opinion is reflected in politics. The replacement artificial intelligences are manufactured collectively by the Central Factory. But citizens choose what type of personality to give to each one. One month before the election, a personality type catalog is distributed to all citizen Aduras (adults). Citizens refer to it and cast votes for the type of artificial intelligence they think will carry out desirable policies for themselves.

It is safe to say that the substance of the Central Government Headquarters is exactly this Hundred Machine Council itself. All facilities existing in this huge building standing alongside the Central Control Tower. They exist for the Hundred Machine Council to be maintained and function normally. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. Now, Lilna headed to the Assembly Hall. Although called an Assembly Hall, it is not literal.

It refers to a place where communication using language with the Hundred Machine Council is possible. It is a sanctuary where ordinary people are subject to Instant Death Penalty just for trying to intrude. But only she, who is particularly high-ranking even in Dieclan, is specially permitted to enter. Passing through layers of security, she was about to visit for a progress report.

"Somehow, I'm not good with that." On the way, Lilna muttered such a monologue with a frown. She has already had an audience with the Hundred Machine Council many times. But every time she faces them, she feels somewhat creepy. Still, since the Hundred Machine Council is the head of Natura. She tried not to show such feelings that could be taken as distrust in front of the Hundred Machine Council by mistake. When on earth did computers come to govern Natura?

She, who just"Awakened" about 20 years ago, knows nothing. While thinking about such things, she arrived at the Assembly Hall. There is a podium at the very front of the Assembly Hall. And circular desks are lined up in the back. On the desks, seats for one hundred machines are installed in total. At first, there was nothing in the seats. But when Lilna entered there, a change occurred. Image Models of one hundred Natura, constructed based on each personality from one hundred artificial intelligences.

They emerge in a state of sitting in each seat. It is normal for Natura's appearance to be all youthful. But what appeared there were diverse figures of men and women of all ages. Although they are virtual images, they are elaborate structures that could be mistaken for real ones. Lilna stood on the podium. While the "Hundred Machines" watched, she began a concise report on the intrusion of Lunatope into Diesnatura and the prison attack incident, etc. While the report proceeded indifferently.

When it came to the story of the man on the wanted poster— Yu. The place started to buzz strangely. No. 1 —an image model of a young woman filling a somewhat cold atmosphere similar to Lilna, and also the Chairman—said while frowning. 『The more I hear, the stranger he is. Could it be—』"What. Is there something?" 『It has nothing to do with you. 』 The image model in the shape of a middle-aged man— No. 12 nails it sharply. Lilna thought it was a little strange, but kept that doubt in her mind.

An old man with a splendid beard, No. 64, asks Lilna. 『So, what happened to that wanted man? 』"As per your orders, disposed of." No. 15, an image model of an old woman with a husky voice, narrows her eyes. 『As expected of Lilna-dono. Reliable indeed. 』 『Umu. Disturbing factors disturbing the order of the world must be eliminated immediately. 』 『Must investigate the true identity. Autopsy the corpse. 』"... Unfortunately, the corpse is not at hand. Because he fell.

At that height, the original form will hardly remain." As soon as they heard that, the Hundred Machines all changed their complexions and disappeared all at once. Integration of each person's thought content—entered deliberation. Eventually, when the Hundred Machines appeared again, No. 1 immediately ordered Lilna. 『The Hundred Machine Council orders. Confirm that the person has definitely died, and obtain biological data if possible. 』"Roger.

Even without being told, I intended to head to the Central Processing Plant later." 『What? Fell into the Central Processing Plant, you say. I cannot admire that. 』 Starting with No. 53 showing disapproval, the air in the Assembly Hall becomes worse and worse. 『Why did such a thing happen. 』 In the Assembly Hall, a false report is a death penalty including those related to the report content. Lilna wanted to protect her colleague, but had no choice but to answer honestly.

"It was Plato who caused the situation." 『Fumu. Plato, huh. That one is... 』 『It is a big problem. 』 『Strict warning is needed. 』 『He did something unlike him. 』 Accusations fly one after another. Although Lilna didn't change her complexion, she felt quite unpleasant inwardly. For her who cares about comrades, having a comrade disparaged by others is not peaceful at all, even if the opponent is the top. 『Ahem. Anyway, head there right now. Alright? 』 Lilna nodded slightly silently and turned her back on them.

Just when she tried to head to the Central Processing Plant immediately, however, No. 1 stopped her. 『By the way, Lilna. How is your physical condition? Are there any broken parts? 』 Asked, she looked around her body roughly and answered.

"No problems in particular." 『Hoh—』 『That is good above all. You are the Guardian of Natura. The most capable stock after all. 』 『Umu. We are troubled if there is any problem. 』 『Then go. Everything is for Natura. 』"Everything is for Natura." Lilna replied in a curt tone and left the Assembly Hall quickly. In the Assembly Hall where no one was left. 『Everything is for Natura. Everything is for Natu—ra, Natura no Natura no no no no. 』 The image models of the Hundred Machine Council suddenly malfunctioned.

『Pii-ga-ga-ga... 』 Instead of voices, strange noises begin to ring. Instantly, all one hundred image models collapsed without a trace. And the Hundred Machine Council transmits an inorganic message where the existence of personality cannot be felt at all. 『 Report. Field Test in Elntia. Progress 99. 98%. Moving to Final Phase shortly. 』 『 Special Note. Occurrence of Irregular Factor. Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life Form. Elimination is presumed successful, but no confirmation.

For the time being, ordering information collection on said factor. Seeking judgment from the other side. 』 『 —Roger. Continuing Test with caution. 』