“He treats human lives as his playthings. When he’s in a good mood, he’s a revered missionary, hailed by the ignorant as a divine messenger. But when he’s not, he can wipe out all life on an entire planet. Miss Xia, are you truly confident that a man like that loves you?”
Yan Yu’s words rang clearly in Feng Guang’s ears, each one heavy with meaning. There was so much information that she didn’t even know how to react. For instance, he was artificially created, born to be a weapon. And the number of people he’d killed was far beyond anything she could have imagined.
“You said…” Feng Guang looked at Yan Yu, “He was programmed with absolute obedience the moment he was created. So, how was he able to kill his creator and destroy that planet?”
“The more intelligent a lifeform is, the more likely it is to develop its sense of will,” Yan Yu replied. “That’s exactly why the Alliance has started limiting the production of robots. But Ye Mo isn’t a robot—he’s a genetically engineered human. It’s not surprising that he’d eventually develop the desire to rebel against his creators.”
Yan Yu paused briefly before continuing.
“At his trial in the Alliance Court, Ye Mo remained calm and composed, always smiling. He never answered the judge’s questions. No one knows why he suddenly started killing—but most likely, it was simply because he developed a will of his own.”
Nan Xiaoxiao chimed in as well.
“Feng Guang, he’s just too dangerous. Please stop being so stubborn. Come with us, okay?”
“I don’t believe it…” Feng Guang’s hands clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.
“He wouldn’t kill for no reason. Those people who died… they must have done something wrong. That’s why Xu Wang killed them.”
Xu Wang was always so quiet. He wasn’t some heartless maniac. Even when he was bored, he’d retreat to his study and read. Yes—he had so many books in that study. He was deeply fascinated by ancient Earth’s culture. He had so many things to do to pass the time. Why would he choose to kill?
So those people he killed… There had to be a reason behind it.
He was an artificial human, programmed for absolute obedience to his creator…
Feng Guang’s eyes flew wide open, her heartbeat quickening as a terrifying answer formed in her mind—an answer she instinctively wanted to reject.
“Feng Guang, have you been brainwashed by him?” Nan Xiaoxiao was nearly hysterical now.
“I don’t care anymore. I’m taking you with me, even if I have to drag you!”
As Nan Xiaoxiao reached out to grab Feng Guang, Yan Yu’s eyes suddenly shifted. With his injured body, he moved to shield Xiaoxiao just as—
Bang!
A gunshot rang out. The bullet grazed Feng Guang’s hair and struck Yan Yu in the shoulder. Had he not stepped in, the bullet would have hit Nan Xiaoxiao right between the eyes.
Warm blood splashed across Xiaoxiao’s face. She froze in shock before letting out a piercing scream.
“Yan Yu!”
Already severely injured, Yan Yu could no longer hold himself up. He would’ve collapsed completely if Nan Xiaoxiao hadn’t caught him in her arms. He gave her a reassuring smile before turning his gaze to the man now standing behind Feng Guang—someone who had appeared without anyone noticing.
Yan Yu’s expression turned grim.
“An honor to finally meet you, Mr. Ye.”
Ten years ago, on the battlefield, before he’d even risen to the rank of general, Yan Yu had caught a glimpse of Ye Mo. Just that one encounter had left an unforgettable impression—the man’s aura was so overwhelming it could make anyone feel compelled to kneel.
Sam Williams On TYMIMA Chapter 152