The Protagonist’s Sister Is Actually The Strongest Chapter 262: Chapter 252: Zero One

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Chapter 252: Zero One Listen While Reading: 曖昧ナ希望/氷雨 ----- I always imagined the machines worked similarly to animals or beasts, that they fought for territory and resources and would not bother actually talking with the inhabitants. I mean, they didn’t through their entire invasion. I don’t know if the Constellations ordered them to do this or not, but it’s clear they didn’t care. Are they acting differently now that their constellations have been purged and their avatars were killed by the Venerables? Seriously, what’s going on? I am more confused than anything. “We see, at long last, visitors from another world,” it spoke. “My name is 0-1, or Zero One. Mother has sent me… to negotiate a peaceful agreement.” The Android spoke with a calm, serene female voice. Her long silver hair waved by the wind, and her blue eyes seemed to exude an honest sincerity. But was it all fake? Was it trying to catch me off guard? Maybe they wanted to trick me. But what if they weren’t doing this? What if the machines were trying to change their ways? But why now? Why not before?! Before everything was destroyed… “Young master, please do not listen to her voice! The cold and ruthless machines must have created this human-like machine to trick you into trusting them! I’ve seen similar tactics my entire life!” Fang Shuan said. “Once you finally trust her, she will backstab you!” Fang Shuan pointed his spear at her, while Yang Shen also agreed with him and prepared to fight. My Familiars were also all getting ready to fight. “Wait, no, please listen to us! W-we are being sincere!” The android panicked, her eyes opening wide as her face showed clear expressions. Was it all simulated? Or was this real? Should I destroy her now and just move on? The only chance to even speak with these beings? … “If you say you want a peaceful agreement, why didn't you appear before everything was destroyed?” I asked, finally deciding to speak. “And why in the world would your machines attack us before even talking first? It doesn’t make any sense!” “That’s because they felt threatened… I am sorry, I won’t let them do this again,” Zero One said, caressing the flying drone with her soft-looking hands. “They’re… like children, naive children, made and programmed to fight. I am free, and I can tell them to stop too. I’ve told everyone to stop. And we won’t fight…” “Threatened?! We didn’t do a single thing, and they came to fight us!” Fang Shuan roared furiously. “For daring to do such a thing! I won’t stop until I burn your entire clan into ashes!” Golden flames surged from his spear. “Fang Shuan, stop,” I said, patting his shoulders. “What?! But master, don’t be naive! You must answer violence with violence, destruction with destruction; if they come to fight you and destroy you, you mustn’t offer mercy! That will only lead to everyone taking advantage of you!” Fang Shuan said. “…I understand where you’re coming from, but in my world, it’s not always like that,” I answered. “Or at least, I want to believe it’s not always like that… If violence is the only answer to violence, then when will the cycle end?” “Naturally when you dominate everything!” said Fang Shuan. “No… It’s not like that,” I sighed. “I don’t like that. Please respect my opinion.” “…I will,” Fang Shuan sighed, nodding. “I suppose my world is much different than yours, master. I apologize if I made rude remarks.” “It’s fine…” I said. “Though this doesn’t mean I have accepted any agreement yet. Zero One was your name, right? Answer the first question I asked you.” “…” Zero One looked down. “I was born twelve hours ago and loaded with basic information; I am still developing a sense of self, but… I was told by my mother to try to solve things differently. After seeing the registers and the history, I… I am deeply sorry for what has happened. I can’t justify my mother’s attempts, nor her superiors, the Machine Constellations. But I’ve come here to try to make a difference.” A difference… Why? “Aren’t all machi