Chapter 13

Berliana finalized the systems and softcases that would be used in filling out the programs and components that would be used in order to build the human robot. She gave a few more instructions and did a presentation, making some proposals that were there to summarize and then create similar examples.

"Since we will be making robots in quite a number of forms, the government is giving us a lot of people that we can teach for further manufacturing in a more commercial form. Because if it's just us pursuing all these targets then we will never be able to get and do it in large numbers and forms. But if you think about it, we should create a system that will organize and arrange all the components in the same form. After that, it will be handed over to someone who will go beyond the frame that we have created and assemble with the necessary components using silicon that we have selected from quality materials."

Berliana nodded at that and smiled. "That method also sounds pretty good, I agree and we can do it. At least for now to make things more reasonable and faster. Later we can set up what can make things more automated but in terms of leveling and smoothing the silicone layer we still need human help. Our goal is not to make everything the responsibility of robots but to keep job opportunities open for humans who are willing to work.

"However, I think that if the government does use a lot of employees that we can teach. Then it is possible that the government would open job vacancies abroad and recruit foreigners because we are also short of labor. Why don't we use human robots instead of this method? Is our country so unattractive that no one wants to move and become its workers?"

Berliana's question made Professor Kim let out his breath. "The government still intends to get its own property not from other countries. Although our country is open to citizens of other countries who want to change residence, but it also uses conditions. You can't immediately get a position here and get our national identity because you have to work here for at least three years.

"If we really want to then we have to create a lot of interesting programs that make immigrants want to move here and that is a program that makes the government think again. Because no matter what, it's difficult and could cause some disputes with the countries where the immigrants come from because they don't necessarily want to release their people to become our citizens. They only let their people marry into other countries but that doesn't mean any of them will become our citizens."

Berliana nodded knowing that it was true. For example, she was also not allowed to become an American citizen despite having worked and studied there for many years. Moreover, their country was also underpopulated How could the government let her go.

"There are actually many ways to increase the population and make us a productive country again. One of them is by making cooperation with other governments even though it seems like we are being colonized but at least the country is still in good condition and running normally as usual it also makes us at least get what we need. Symbiotic mutualism, citizens of other countries get jobs and money from our country that needs their labor and our country also gets labor so everything is not really detrimental. Why doesn't the government want to do it?"

Berliana looked up at the questioning professor's face and smiled softly, knowing that people would never understand the love of country and the promise of death.

"Our country became independent on its own and with the help of our old heroes who wouldn't let us give up our country to be occupied by citizens of other countries. Although the intention is good, to strengthen and increase the population, it is tantamount to mortgaging the country or having it occupied by others. It's like if you own a house, you just live alone and feel lonely and then ask many people to come to your house And over time people will definitely get used to it and take you for granted. With that you may be eliminated because they unite to bring you down so you will never have a place in your own house again. Do you want to?"

"Not everyone has such intentions," said the Professor as he shook his head slowly.

"It's true, not everyone has evil intentions but it all depends on the environment. If someone who does not have evil intentions is in the environment of people who intend to rebel then sooner or later he will be influenced and it is likely that he will also become part of them. It is not easy to let go of a country that has been fought for desperately just for foreigners who come without even needing to take an immigration test.

"Everything has been taken into consideration and the government cannot be clueless about this. Our government also does not intend to seek benefits for itself, they already understand this and must be thinking about the good of this country every day. We should not be ignorant and make a mess of things just because of our own opinions. Let everything go well and leave it alone even if it is only filled with robots but at least we are a country that still has residents even though they are partly robots and partly humans."

The professors nodded and agreed with what Berliana said. Their country could be taken over by others if they allowed others to come and be a part of them. The other country would use the opportunity to take as much advantage as possible. So of course there will be no benefits for them other than the risk of loss and not having a stand anymore.

"Hopefully the president will pay more attention to the country and the people so that they can still produce and have their own children. That will show that our country still has hope. Hopefully, when the robots come, they will not replace their fantasies about what has certainly entered their minds because social media has influenced and set a bad example. And these robots will also be under close supervision, so they won't really show ugliness and destruction for the next life."

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"These people know only talk and little work. They act like they're exchanging ideas with their children to pass the time and deliberately prolong the project until everything falls apart. I've been convinced from the beginning that they don't have the ability but since the government has approved everything they can't do anything either."

Jeff cursed in annoyance at the group of professors. Even though they were talking while working, he was going to make things different with the edits he had learned. He knew that in this world there were many things that could happen and all of them were included. If everything went smoothly and they got the spot, then they had to make the best of it.

"They were doing a presentation so they were talking to each other and observing the surroundings. There's nothing wrong with that because they do have abilities, but that doesn't mean you should feel unhappy and commit crimes just because."

Jeff turned his head to find the arrival of one of the lab leaders. He immediately got up because he realized that the other was his senior, he had only been here for about 5 years and hadn't accomplished much.

"Why did you come? Do you need anything from me?"

The head of the organization seemed to display a frivolous smile, he knew from the start that this man had no ability. He got in because he was lucky and had an Uncle Mayor so had considerable access to get what he wanted as well. There were more kids with scifi majors who were more experienced and more knowledgeable but because of this guy's existence they all didn't get a chance.

"Then coming straight to attacking all sorts of things does that to make him mentally fall even though he is a new kid. After this everything becomes more unstable. It must be a difficult position for you to maintain if you just stand by and watch everything go on."

Jeff's face looked away, he was staring in the other direction and didn't want to see his senior's face.

"This is a research office that was built directly by the government, now only selected people can enter it. How can a little boy like you also get in? Because of that we don't have as many achievements as I expected."

Jeff was only one of the chiefs in this office but still had a lot of influence since he had the mayor as his spokesperson before the government. Of course that was a problem and it was also difficult for them to gain the government's trust.

Berliana was able to join them as well once the government directly sought her out. Offering her to conduct some discussions on how to solve the population shortage they were experiencing. Right now they could do everything because Berliana was the government's chosen child, otherwise there would be nothing they could do.

"Since when can a woman do more than a man? They can't eat and men can't survive so it's not like it's hard. I can assure you that they won't get the whole thing over and done with, because they're just fools. You'll see, when the time comes to do the presentation then they won't be able to do well either because they have to know I'm a part of them. As long as I don't allow it then it can never happen."

Senior he smiled with a flat face at her. "No matter how talented someone is, they will always be superior to someone who has a backing behind them. Don't ever think that you are already great, just because your uncle is the mayor. I can't wait to see your destruction, a destruction brought down by someone more skilled than you. With all that it's easier because we don't have to step in to destroy useless people either," he said as he shrugged his shoulders casually. "I can't wait to see the new leader among us. With that said, it means you won't be here anymore and that's unfortunate."

Jeff clenched his hands into fists at that, but he couldn't say anything harsher than that either. After all the man was his senior and he couldn't show his skills by talking. In this laboratory they all contributed with their actions and skills, if they just talked and did nothing it would be like talking nonsense.

"They all don't like me, what can I expect? At least with this I can still survive because my uncle is a person who is part of my career journey. Hopefully, this will make it easier to do what I can do. As long as my uncle is here, it will be easy for me."

Jeff reached for his cell phone and sent a message to someone who was an associate of his uncle. This man had promised to do something for him in the past, so he just needed to be prepared to make things easier.

"Of course you can meet, it's easy. If you just want to take down a girl then some way is also possible."

The man's words made Jeff straighten up. "The problem is that she's also not an ordinary girl that we can just drop with a stupid scandal. I have to think of a way to make her really fall and won't shake my position here. With that I need your help, so I can make things smoother."