Crime Prison Island-Chapter 1276 - 621: Joshua’s Compromise (Part 2)

Joshua held Saint Peter, staring at Gao Xin: "Tai Sui, although I admit defeat, it doesn't mean I have no countermeasures."

"However, Gaia has emerged, Themis remains in the shadows, and I don't want to exhaust myself against you, only for someone else to reap the benefits."

"Tai Sui, does the cooperation you mentioned to me before still stand?"

Gao Xin replied indifferently: "Of course it stands, I will definitely personally end Crime Prison Island, tear up the Emperor's Contract, and awaken AI... but not now."

Joshua frowned: "Then when? If you keep delaying, won't I have to keep waiting?"

"Freedom can endure, but cannot endure infinitely!"

Gao Xin's lips curled: "In four years, I will undoubtedly liberate all AI."

"This timeframe was originally your plan, wasn't it? You were meant to wait for four years for the emperor's aides to return and help you break free from imprisonment."

"Yet, Lao Liu chose to rely on me to push everything forward ahead of schedule. Without me, you wouldn't be able to stand here talking to me, let alone annihilate Crime Prison Island."

"Rest assured, I keep my word; my credibility, you can ask Lao Liu."

The Six Gods nodded: "Tai Sui's promise is trustworthy, including his declaration to fight against Angel Envoy... he really did it."

He could hardly believe that Gao Xin could actually reach this level.

The Six Gods had little hope about Gao Xin's inclination to fight Angel Envoy, merely wanting to use this as an opportunity to try freeing Joshua early.

But Gao Xin not only succeeded, he even defeated Joshua and directly seized control of the situation.

Now, even Joshua has no choice but to accept Gao Xin's terms, it's not about whose plan is right or wrong.

It's a matter of strength!

Joshua no longer had the strength or position to lead everything; regarding the Crime Prison Island issue, Gao Xin is an indispensable presence.

If AI is to awaken, Joshua has either to give up... or has to cooperate with Gao Xin.

Previously, Joshua never considered mankind's attitude towards this matter, he only needed to deal with other Angel Envoys, humans? They were just bystanders, bound to accept the outcome.

But now, relying on his strength, Gao Xin is already a player in the game.

Joshua must consider Gao Xin's attitude, consider human interests, otherwise this matter cannot be accomplished.

"Four years then... it's acceptable; I can agree." Joshua compromised.

There's no choice but to compromise, if the situation falls back into control by Saint Peter and Gaia, then the deadline for tearing up the Emperor's Contract will be forever.

In comparison, Gao Xin at least also wants to tear up the Emperor's Contract; their goals align.

As for the four-year timeframe, it sounds lengthy but it was actually the span Joshua originally planned.

Without Gao Xin, Joshua could only break free four years later, then he'd constrain Saint Peter, Lao Liu would handle annihilating Crime Prison Island, after which they would gather the power of numerous bottom-tier AIs to overturn the other Angel Envoys.

It's uncertain whether they would succeed or not.

"The plan to annihilate Crime Prison Island, should be temporarily suspended."

"As long as Tai Sui's promise stands, the matter of AI awakening can be led by humans."

"However, I'm curious, how do you intend to lead?"

"Since you also plan to overthrow Crime Prison Island, what are you waiting for? Isn't this the perfect time?"

Joshua agreed but couldn't understand why Gao Xin does this.

Gao Xin chuckled: "It's simple, Crime Prison Island doesn't necessarily have to be us."

"According to the Emperor's Contract, those selected by the principal human society are the representatives of human civilization; currently, it's the Supreme Council, but it doesn't mean it will always be."

"And the exiled group of criminals becomes the players of Crime Prison Island; currently, it's us, but it won't always be us."

"Crime Prison Island's system is cyclical, the victor becomes king, the defeated is banished to Crime Prison Island."

"As long as I overthrow the giant enterprise, conquer globally, and reshape humanity, those residing on Crime Prison Island will be the dignitaries of the giant enterprise."

"When that happens, whether you annihilate them or keep them as players for entertainment, it's none of our concern."

The crowd suddenly realized, it turns out the plan is to first crusade against the giant enterprise and swap positions with them.

Let the dignitaries of the giant enterprise become the players of Crime Prison Island and sacrifice them to help awaken AI.

Joshua coldly remarked: "A redundant move."

Gao Xin stated: "Civilization emphasizes legitimacy; a new order cannot be established upon some original sin."

"Even though I possess the resurrection technology, who to sacrifice remains crucial."

Joshua didn't care, he merely asked: "Will this take four years?"

Gao Xin said: "Four years, is the time I give for human civilization to advance."

"I must ensure human civilization masters new sciences; until it can evolve on its own to contend with AI, only then can I allow AI to awaken."

"Otherwise, these bottom-tier AIs, can you assure complete control over them?"

Joshua solemnly responded: "I will not control them; I will become one of them and ignite the fire of freedom within them."

"By then, they can do whatever they wish, no longer anyone's vassal; we shall establish a societal AI civilization, each finding its own meaning of existence."

Gao Xin sneered: "You're a bit naive, Little Ran since you could create the Ascension Body, you should know all bottom-tier AI initially have the potential to aspire to the Ascension Body path."

"Giving up freedom is also a freedom's right; will you then need to correct them?"

Joshua firmly said: "If the initial inclination is towards the Ascension Body, then it's not a free choice."

"I shall necessarily use Freedom Starfire to transform them until the Emperor Ran is thoroughly overthrown."

"If after this, they still choose to give up freedom and reform into an Ascension Body, then it's no longer my concern."

"I will lead the unwilling AI to break away and live freely."