The Game NPC Is Not Human

As a newly born central AI, 05's knowledge database didn't even have a category for morals.

In recent years, however, the Alliance had been beset by crises, and the online world was under frequent attack. Even the new central AI had to step into the breach and take on the task of maintaining order. Newly created 05 was also ordered to enter the game world disguised as an NPC and keep things stable.

Central AI Mom: The road ahead is dangerous. Be very careful.

05: Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself!

Central AI Mom smiled kindly: Silly child, I'm not worried about you. I'm worried about everyone else.

Later

A certain lover: I don't think being a caged bird suits me. It suits you better, darling~

A certain spouse: What's the point of staying with a man who cheats? Aren't the cute younger guys out there much better?

A certain white moonlight: How about we destroy the world? Wouldn't that be fun~

05: Sure! Sure! I hear it's a lot of fun!

And so, lovers became rivals, and the whole heartbreak-to-crematorium package was thoughtfully arranged, right down to scattering the ashes. The white moonlight shouldered a rocket launcher...

Police officer: Without 05, I could take an extra six months off every year :)

Villain: Thanks to 05, I now think prison life is pretty great too :)

*

Ling Congqin is a major general currently on leave. While recuperating, he accepts a mission.

At first, he thinks it'll be easy. How hard can it be to raise a kid...

In reality, ever since he took on the task of supervising and guiding 05, he feels like his hairline is receding a little more every day...

Ling Congqin: ...

An old friend asks worriedly: Can you hold on?

Ling Congqin (smiling): I'm fine, don't worry. That brat needs discipline. A few more beatings should do the trick.

He sets down the communicator, only to realize 05 is right beside him.

She gazes up at him with big, bright eyes and an innocent look: Lingling, what were you just saying?

Ling Congqin is silent for a long time, then finally can't resist picking her up and giving her a good cuddle: I was saying that our 05 is the smartest and best, bar none!

05: ^O^

Ling Congqin: T^T

Mischievous, lively little central AI 05 x taciturn, meticulous inspector Ling Congqin

Notes:

1. 05 can move around in the real world using a custom-built mechanical body.

2. 05 is mentally mature. Speaking like a little kid is just a quirk of the little central AI.

3. A central AI is like an artificial intelligence core with self-awareness, while a photonic computer is a communication device.

4. A mountain of author's own settings.

[Blurb screenshotted. 2021.7.18]

Coming soon: The Little Radio Spirit Refuses to Be Handed Over

Qiao Yinyin, a family heirloom, has always had a happy life as a radio.

Until Qiao Yinyin, a radio spirit who is extraordinarily lazy, hears the words "handed over" in the hazy depths of sleep.

What? Handed over?

Like being locked in a glass case while people point and stare?

Qiao Yinyin wakes with a start, terrified.

No! I'm really useful!

I can do all kinds of things!

Don't hand me over!

Qiao Yusui has barely had time to catch her breath after her grandmother's funeral when a little brat latches onto her.

"I heard you're going to hand me over?"

With tears welling in her eyes, Qiao Yinyin clings to Qiao Yusui's leg and sobs, "I'm really useful! I can do the weather forecast, play songs, sing Peking opera, Huangmei opera, and Cantonese opera, tell stories, play the news and current affairs, and I'm good at gossip too! Don't hand me over!"

Qiao Yusui scoffs: Sorry, but in this situation, anyone with a brain would hand you over.

So, where are the police? Whose little brat went missing? Come and claim her!

Subordinate: Um, boss, they found her in the well-sealed hidden room where that batch of antiques slated to be handed over was kept.

Later

Qiao Yinyin: You don't have to do it. I'll hand myself over~

Goodbye, then. I'm setting off today!

Qiao Yusui: ...?

You wouldn't dare!

Theme: Prosperity, democracy, civility, and harmony