LRAB Chapter 272 Optimal Solution
Chapter 272 Optimal Solution
As night deepened, most people in the first-floor space had already wrapped themselves in blankets and gone to sleep.
Only Dou Dou and Master Wei, who were on night duty, were still awake, while Shao Bing took over the second half of the night.
Xu Si lay on his bunk, unable to sleep, his consciousness sinking into his body.
He was constantly watching the changes in Nirvana, and he still didn't know what Nirvana would eventually become.
The second-floor living area is now completely unrecognizable.
The neat metal bed frames in the dormitories, the stainless steel countertops in the cafeteria, and even the bookshelves and books in the library have all disappeared.
The dark red wax acts like the most efficient cleaner, leaving only the original cement structure behind, so clean that not even a speck of dust remains.
Fortunately, Xu Si still had a lot of shelves he moved out yesterday; otherwise, given Nirvana's track record, he would have made a wasted trip again.
At this moment, the wax seeped silently into the third layer through the ventilation ducts and the gaps connecting the base.
Nirvana showed no reverence for those great treasures, treating them like a hungry wolf encountering its prey, and immediately enveloped them.
However, its absorption rate has slowed down significantly.
Perhaps after tonight, this place will truly be nothing but an empty shell.
Xu Si stopped paying attention and calmed himself down to sleep.
In the dead of night, all was as still as ink.
Xu Si was awakened by a strange pulse at some point.
It was not a sound, but an extremely subtle pulsation that acted directly on the source of consciousness, as if a strange heart was awakening and calling out from deep within the body.
Beside him, Xiao Luo slept soundly, breathing evenly.
Not far away, Shao Bing leaned against an exposed cement pillar, his eyes scanning the empty first-floor space with alertness and surprise.
Everything seemed calm.
Xu Si suddenly opened his eyes, his star-like pupils silently lighting up in the darkness.
Not far away, a massive, dark red, ferocious beast was waiting for its master.
Current vehicle: Nirvana
[Ranking of Oddities: 112]
Feature 1: Military Fortress
Description: When fully deployed, it transforms into a complete military fortress, complete with defense, repair, lighting, and living systems. It's not just a vehicle, but your home. (Note: I will be your most loyal guardian!)
【Characteristic 2: Divine Sculpting of All Things】
Description: The limits of imagination are merely the beginning of its malleability; infinite imagination represents infinite possibilities. (Note: Please refrain from imagining anything suggestive, as it might come true.)
[Characteristic 3: Mechanical Will]
Description: It is not born of flesh and blood, yet possesses "consciousness" based on data, logic, and pre-defined commands. Under your will, it is your most reliable assistant; within the bounds of the rules, it can also act independently in the most logical way. (Note: Everything is in accordance with your will, Commander.)
[Cost: You can ignore this entry.]
[Commentary: It is the tombstone of civilization, and also the cradle of new life. When steel gains willpower, when creation begins to think... are you ready?]
Xu Si stroked the cold, dark gold-patterned car body, feeling as if invisible tentacles were reaching into it.
The car door opened silently by itself, as if welcoming its owner.
Xu Si was taken aback, and slowly stepped inside. Yes, he didn't sit down, but walked in.
The moment you step into the car, the doors close automatically as if they were alive, making a soft and steady closing sound.
The interior space was more spacious and more...unusual than he had imagined.
This is no longer a simple cockpit, or rather, the entire cockpit has disappeared.
Although the seats were retained, the instrument panel and steering wheel were missing.
This is a vehicle capable of fully autonomous driving.
Xu Si was somewhat pleased, as this saved him a lot of trouble, since driving all the way was quite tiring.
Soft yet bright light streams evenly from the overhead and surrounding wall panels, illuminating the entire space.
The interior space is much larger than it appears from the outside.
It's at least 30 square meters in size, with a ceiling height of nearly 3 meters. It doesn't feel cramped like a typical vehicle at all; this is what you call space.
Underfoot is a composite material floor that is slightly elastic and has a warm, smooth feel.
The dark gray base is punctuated by extremely subtle blue light trails, resembling the texture of a circuit board.
As he walked, the path of light would ripple gently like waves before settling back down.
The original positions for the steering wheel and instrument panel have been replaced by a single, curved, almost transparent crystal screen.
The screen was not lit at the moment, as deep as the night sky, reflecting Xu Si's starry eyes and somewhat dazed face.
What Xu Si was more concerned about were the sides and the back of the space.
On the left, against the "wall," is a one-piece area resembling a workbench.
The tabletop has several recesses of varying sizes, which appear to be for placing different types of items or access devices.
Several holographic projection interfaces floated above, currently in a dormant light blue state.
To the right is a simple rest area with a bed custom-made for Xu Si.
There was even a miniature water recycling device and a prototype interface for a food synthesis unit next to it.
Does that mean he won't have to cook for himself anymore?
At the very back was a tightly closed metal door, the same color as the car body.
There is a simple palm print recognition area on the door—which is currently flashing a faint light, waiting to be activated.
Xu Si knew that opening this door would allow other vehicles to enter.
The entire space was filled with a clean scent, the temperature remained constant within the most comfortable range for the human body, and the air circulation was almost silent.
"Welcome back, Commander."
A neutral, clear, and steady electronic synthesized voice resounded in the space.
The sound seemed to come from all directions, yet it also seemed to resonate directly in my mind.
There was no delay, no emotional fluctuation, yet it carried a strange sense of reliability.
"Nirvana?"
"Yes, Commander. I am an auxiliary will generated based on this vehicle's core protocol and the data absorbed and integrated. You may rename me, or simply use the vehicle's codename."
The synthesized voice responded, and at the same time, the crystal screen in front of them suddenly lit up.
Without any glaring light, the screen seemed to be instantly filled with a galaxy.
A complex holographic 3D structure appears in the center of the screen.
This is the current body shape of "Nirvana" and the real-time status of its various internal functional modules.
Energy flow, structural stress, environmental parameters...
Countless fine data streams flow around the structure diagram like a waterfall, yet they are arranged in an orderly and clearly discernible manner.
What surprised Xu Si even more was that he could "browse" this data with great ease through his thoughts.
By accessing different views, one can even "feel" the subtle sensations emanating from every inch of the car's exterior "skin"...
...External environment: Desert, nighttime, temperature -7 to -12℃, wind speed 3-4, low visibility, no obvious threatening energy signals...
...Internal environment: Cleaned, no signs of life, trace amounts of residual radiation (harmless), structural stability 89%...
...Fleet status: Personnel are all present, morale is generally above the baseline, vehicles have sufficient fuel, and supplies can support standard consumption for 72 days.
...Optimal solution: It is recommended to stay in the current position and rest until dawn (2 hours and 14 minutes later).
...Reason: To maximize the recovery of the convoy's physical and mental fatigue and to avoid the risks of traveling in the desert at night (quicksand, temperature differences, and potential dangers of night travel).
...Secondary Plan: Depart immediately and head southeast...