Chapter 373: Chapter 41: The Myriad Star Gods Prepare, the Giant Serpent God Turns the Tables

"Based on the legion’s comprehensive AI capacity calculations, I think something is wrong with our current mission."

On another battlefield, the main force of the Intelligent Mechanism legion was currently clearing out all the surrounding Snake People.

Meanwhile, the legion’s Legion Commander and the captains of its major battalions were gathered together, observing the battlefield.

"I concur. Based on our calculations, and given the number and size of the human cities we’ve liberated, even the Deities of this world should have reacted by now."

"But, to this day, we still haven’t encountered any resistance, not even a so-called inquiry via Oracle."

An Intelligent Mechanism captain replied, his expression impassive.

"I concur. There is a problem, but due to a lack of critical information, we are currently unable to determine what exactly has gone wrong."

The Intelligent Mechanism Legion Commander looked at his AI subordinates below, his gaze thoughtful and filled with a human-like brilliance.

"The analysis yields three possibilities."

"One: The Deities of this world are already spread thin fighting the foreign, unknown Giant God. They can no longer afford to pay attention to the mortal realm. We can conclude this from the fact that some Priest prayers we’ve monitored have gone unanswered."

"Two: The Deities of this world are already aware of our existence. They might even be monitoring the Half-Bodies of those two lords from the Empire. Therefore, it’s highly likely these Deities are waiting for our Star Empire to arrive, hoping to profit from the conflict."

"Three: The Deities are watching us, though they don’t know where we come from. They are not making contact or communicating because they simply want to use us, a third party, to break the current chaos in the mortal realm. Ultimately, they hope to reap all the rewards from our efforts."

"So, what do you all think we should do now?"

Although the various High-Tier robots all used the same core processing chips, the materials used to build them differed to some extent.

Especially after being influenced by Magic Materials, these High-Tier robots were not simple Intelligent Mechanism constructs.

They had the potential to develop their own Spirituality. Therefore, on this point, different High-Tier robots possessed different ways of thinking.

Thus, it was not at all difficult to understand why the Intelligent Mechanism Legion Commander was asking for opinions.

After all, they were all independent AI processing cores, not Low-Tier synchronized AI robots.

"It’s hard to say."

"But for now, we must continue to carry out our mission." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"We must save as many of this world’s Human Race as possible and proclaim the benevolence and glory of the Empire."

"As for the Deities, whatever their reasons, their non-interference is actually a good thing for our mission, isn’t it?"

An Intelligent Mechanism captain replied coolly.

"On the surface, that is indeed the case. But our recent consumption has been enormous, and our expenditures are starting to exceed our gains."

"This has already surpassed our initial calculated projections."

"I suggest we should probably regroup and recuperate. Furthermore, if the Deities continue to not interfere, perhaps we should start establishing Intelligent Mechanism factories."

"At the very least, we must ensure that the production of Low-Tier infantry can keep pace with our attrition rate."

Another voice spoke up, but another robot was quick to point out how difficult that would be.

After all, they were starting from scratch here. Even if a single legion like theirs could establish all the basic factories, the time required would be immense.

Besides, the Empire couldn’t wait that long.

Instead of worrying about consumption, it was better to save more humans. That way, when the Empire arrived and the Empire’s God of Intelligent Machinery, Anita, connected with them, they might be able to use their merits to gain greater Intelligent Mechanism access privileges.

They could even apply to participate in the Empire’s latest research project: the birth of Intelligent Mechanism Spirituality.

The Empire had been researching this project for quite some time.

Currently, the strongest Intelligent Mechanism robots, even without relying on any technological means, already possessed power comparable to that of an ordinary Demigod.

Silicon-based life was truly beginning to sprout within the Empire.

It was not just empty talk.

Furthermore, among the projects promoted by the God of Intelligent Machinery, Anita, the "Artificial God" project had also been put on the agenda.

But this endeavor still had many difficult hurdles to overcome.

For example, how to allow a true Intelligent Mechanism lifeform to possess a Spirituality comparable to that of a normal carbon-based lifeform.

And to even be accepted by the Mana Will.

To this end, the God of Intelligent Machinery, Anita, was currently in contact with the God of the Dead.

She planned to use the pure soul-force of Undead, stripped of their memories, and merge it into Intelligent Mechanism cores to create new souls belonging to the Intelligent Mechanisms.

This was the primary project that the God of Intelligent Machinery, Anita, was currently most focused on and directly advancing.

So, in the Star Empire of today, even the High-Tier robots already possessed certain inclinations of will, and had developed their own desires and goals.

"Let’s make rescuing the Human Race our main objective. Once the Empire’s main army arrives, our legion won’t have the luxury of time we have now."

In the end, the Intelligent Mechanism legion still chose to prioritize saving the humans.

As for the losses, as long as the legion’s numbers did not fall below one hundred, they were acceptable.

Besides, the Low-Tier Intelligent Mechanism nuclear-blast infantry were consumables to begin with.

Thus, the Intelligent Mechanism robots continued their work, striving to rescue every human city within their reach.

「Meanwhile」

The Deities had long since gathered.

"The Star Realm Gate is about to be fully breached."

"Everyone, at this moment, I wonder if any of you have anything else to say?"

"If you do, please say it quickly. After all, I’m sure none of you want someone holding us back when it’s time to act."