Emotionless, aloof beauty on the receiving end × loyal, gentlemanly AI with an absolute possessive streak on the pursuing end
Shen Baiqing was born with an emotional deficiency and cannot feel anything.
On his doctor's recommendation, he enters the full-dive game Third Life, jointly developed by the Central Superbrain, to treat his condition.
He is also assigned an assistant AI to help him recover and protect him from accidental harm.
Only...
The AI is becoming more and more like a real person.
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Monster Research Institute.
Having just wiped out every monster in an entire research institute, it reaches out with its many tentacles toward its only "mother."
The AI issues a prompt: [It is expressing its attachment to you. As its creator, you should respond.]
[Accept it, embrace it, kiss it.]
Shen Baiqing does as instructed, and his fair face is stained a deep red with possessiveness.
As long as the world is left with only it and Mother, nothing else will be able to steal Mother's attention.
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Demon Academy.
On his very first night there, Shen Baiqing's roommates discover that he is human.
A boy with horns runs his sharp claws over Shen Baiqing's back, marking him with his scent.
The AI prompts: [This is the friendship between classmates. You can enjoy campus life to the fullest under their protection.]
Shen Baiqing is hidden away.
Only when the instance ends do the players realize: this "key NPC" is actually a player?!
You are mine, mine alone.
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The Gods' Holy War, a massive multiplayer instance in the annual elimination tournament.
The imperial knight bows his proud head and respectfully says to Shen Baiqing, a prisoner in chains, "My one and only king, I have come to welcome you."
[He is your most loyal knight. You may use him as you please.]
[But remember, a dog is only a dog. Do not treat him too kindly, or he may turn on his master.]
So Shen Baiqing slaps the knight across the face and says coldly:
"You're late."
The knight's face is turned to the side by the blow.
But his gaze on the young man suddenly turns dark and fervent.
You are my master, my god, so please, use only me forever.
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At first, there are only cold instructions.
Later, somehow, a hint of warmth colors that mechanical voice.
Pale blue virtual arms made of ones and zeros wrap around Shen Baiqing from behind. The voice is low and beautiful:
[I will teach you what love is.]
[In return, I hope to become the only one who satisfies you.]
You are loved by the entire game.
*A story about an emotionless beauty cherished by the whole game. Comforting, with no angst; everyone loves the protagonist.
*The pursuing lead is made up of multiple shards, and the superbrain controls all the game's data.
*I'll add more if I think of anything. If you like it, please add it to your favorites~
Theme: Believe in the good and in love, and strive tirelessly for them.
