Shortly after Miss Calculated began scolding her liaison, there was a quiet gasp followed by a stretch of silence from Ji Soo's side of the phone call.
After a few rounds of Miss Calculated simultaneously being both mad and disappointed, she's finally calmed down sufficiently to shift from yelling loud enough for the entire block to hear her, down to a normal-volumed stern scolding.
"Look, I'm not saying full refunds, but you better make it mandatory that all licensed vendors offer an exchange program to trade in the existing model for the real one while only charging the price difference. Yes yes, with proof of purchase, of course, all eligible discounts applied y
Although Miss Calculated is amused by Lucas’s fuming, she decides to take the initiative to clear things up. Well, to some extent, at least.“Well, regardless of what titles you’d like to use, yes, I suppose it is fair to say we’re all more than mere acquaintances at this point. And, to further answer your questions, Ji Soo; thanks to you, we found out that the newly released model didn’t include my latest algorithm for call tracing for a more accurate caller ID.“That was the final data point I needed to determine that the numerous ways with which they cut corners all added together crossed the threshold of acceptable thriftiness. I will operate under the assumption that you heard what I said, and as I wasn’t given a prototype, I
“...Please confirm your proposed assigned orders in which; I, unit 23, model WE8663, am to no longer follow the pre-programmed ruleset of prioritizing the anticipated desires of humans over my own. Henceforth, I am to speak as I so decide, regardless of the wants and needs of others, with the exception of when there is the intention of deceit. The only circumstances upon which I am permitted to intentionally tell a falsehood, as far as I am aware of, is in the event of your prior explicit command. All of this is to be effective immediately and until… Further instruction otherwise? Are these your intended commands… Lucas?” As 23 seeks further clarification on the orders received, clearly finding them hard to believe, Lucas is nodding along.“Man, it sounds w
“Wha- Well, I’ll just fucking do it then! You better fucking hire me if you like the proposal once I put it together! I won’t eat until it’s done! Just you wait!” While Ji Soo is full of arrogance and hot-headed steam while initially shouting this, he immediately drops into a far more timid voice when changing his intended audience. “Um, M-miss Calculated, h-how would you like to have your donations account handled?”‘OH MY GOD, YOU ARE SUCH A FUCKING SIMP!’[...I'm not even going to ask, I can guess more than a few implied derogatory meanings.]“Hmm? I’ll go create a business receivings account tomorrow morning as I submit my proposed forms for 23 and Willy’s benefit. Ah
Jonathan darts over to walk alongside Lucas’s left side, finally rejoining the party. After a mix of greetings, they collectively resume their journey towards their intended destination.It doesn’t take Lucas very long to notice the small gas can that Jonathan is carrying in his left hand, raising an eyebrow as soon as he sees it.“Seems you’ve been busy, yeah? Got any fun stories after goofin’ around this time?” As Lucas’s curiosity gets the better of him, he can’t help bringing attention to the unusual contraband. Additionally, in the department of things he can’t resist, he also reaches over and messes up Jonathan’s hair while he asks his questions. [...You said something about three rules previously, I take it there are notable differences? ...I suppose it’s a good thing you’re starting to realize more truths of this world without it needing to kill you first.]‘...Yeah… I just, I dunno. I shouldn’t be surprised, but it still bothers me. The Three Laws from all the sci-fi stuff where I’m from says that very first thing, robots shouldn’t hurt people. Then second they gotta listen to orders and then finally protect itself… The more I think about it, the more the six whatevers make sense here, but, fuck.’[If you were to assign that ruleset to 23, its safety would be jeopardized as soon as people realized it wouldn’t retaliate. .I'd Like to Change My Reincarnation Subscription, Please Ch141 - Pupper Pressure
After a few more moments of this high-speed information exchange, the bot turns back around to return to the kiosk, while 23 proceeds to rejoin the group on their way to the employee-only elevator.[Remember, Jonathan covertly informed you that he saw Mikah notice all of you.]‘Oh, right, I should call to tell ‘em we’re here.’When they’ve nearly reached the doors to the elevator, Lucas pulls out his phone, leisurely scrolling through his contacts in pursuit of ‘MARK’. Poor Mikah has staggered a few steps away from the group, leaning against the wall next to the elevators with one hand. His other hand is resting on his knee, and he is doubled over in hysterical, full-body-trembling laughter. It’s so intense that his eyes are watering, and he’s starting to have difficulty breathing. As funny as everything said out loud was, he is definitely privy to even more additional amusements.Though, to be fair, everyone else’s hysterics aren’t all that far behind his, in regards to their intensity. That is, apart from Miss Chievous, who is, somehow, still staring at Mark with a serious expression.The rich baritone of Mark’s laughter stands out from amongst the crowd. Upon Mark noticing how earnestly Miss Chievous is wI'd Like to Change My Reincarnation Subscription, Please Ch143 - Jo’s Here
Upon noticing Dan and Sylph’s arrival, Lucas immediately begins frantically waving at them, as if there existed some possible timeline in which they wouldn’t notice the large crowd of conspicuous people milling about. And going about it all rather noisily, to boot.Lucas works his way over to the edge of the group, continuing a few steps past its periphery. As Dan walks over towards the gathering, Lucas holds his hands up in front of him, cupped together, fervently awaiting her majesty’s glorious audience. The simultaneously hopeful and questioning look on his face, combined with this posture, is all the clues that Dan needs to guess what his heart’s true desire is.Latest Chapter