It all began an hour back, a conversation between Yui and Natasha, inside the T0 Security Chief’s office.
That was a huge office, at least 10 meters wide, tall, and deep. The main desk was directly facing the entrance at the back. The large space and position of the desk would make everyone walking into the room fell small. The white color scheme felt inorganic, further intensified the fear of any visitor.
Natasha’s desk was displaying the images inside the Golden Record, and a video showing Ivan’s speech. Natasha was emotionlessly watching, while Yui was standing aside with a smile.
“Information of the old humans…” Natasha said seriously. “To get everyone concentrated in their own tasks, there are strict information control inside the Ark. Have you told anyone else about this?”
“Of course not! I came this early because of this,” Yui wore a bigger smile.
“All information related to the old human inside the ark has been kept minimum. With the propaganda for the New World, backbreaking labour and cheap entertainment, nobody was interested in the Old World, don’t even mention looking for it.” Natasha was tapping the desk, then suddenly stopped. “How did you even know, records from the old human are forbidden content?”
“Ooo, I really don’t know!” Yui smiled professionally. “I just thought… these things look convincing, but not in a way good for the Ark. That’s it.”
“Really? Isn’t it good just to stay with that T1 Ivan?” Natasha continued her soft interrogation. “Why are you reporting him? He is totally mad for you.”
“Come on!” Yui’s smile turned sinister. “I have met countless men, everyone said he loved me so much, and ended up with just another girl in no time.”
Natasha raised her eyebrow, tilted her head, acknowledged Yui to continue.
“Youth is limited… even if he stayed with me for ten years, there would only be more pretty young girls after,” Yui stopped smiling. “I’d rather try my own luck than relying on men.”
Natasha pressed some keys, and Yui’s data was projected out.
“Normally speaking, low Tier personnel who learned too much about the old human will be demoted to T3 with a mandatory amnesic protocol,” Natasha spoke coldly, “But the record said you successfully created a number of T0 embryos, also getting commendations from Frederick and other T0 personnel, it could be troublesome if we just brainwash you.”
Yui was still smiling hearing that, there was confidence in her eyes. Natasha stared at her intensely, then took off her glasses.
“It happens that I just need someone smart here… are you interested to join the Security Force? I could promote you to Tier-1, and “that thing” you kept spending credits on… you can get as much as you want, for free.”
“Thank you very much, Chief!” Yui happily clapped her hands.
“Tell every T0 and T1, if anyone saw Ivan, detain him and report to us,” Natasha ordered her subordinates. “Patrol team, prepare to ambush at the engine room!”
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