Chapter 954: 297. “Teammate” pranking
Late that night, Noland Lee returned to Island 33 and did not rush to the fifth-floor bedroom to rest.
He emerged from the miniature ocean, flew up the vertical channel on the ceiling, and finally stopped at Underground Layer 2.
At that point in time, Nolin, as an Array Spirit Tool that didn’t need rest or sleep, was still working hard.
She did not feel tired.
She had never experienced physical fatigue or mental weariness.
According to her description, synthetic humans within the Metal Creation Group always operated in “007” work mode.
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Around the clock, 24 hours a day, non-stop work was the norm for synthetic humans.
Negative phenomena like parts wear and tear, logic errors, data redundancy, and so on, could all be solved through maintenance and care.
These synthetic humans used as tools only had one thing to do before they were completely scrapped, and that was work, work, and more work.
Since their Emotion Modules were artificially shut down, all synthetic humans tirelessly working at their posts would not have a trace of complaint.
If they never possessed emotions or leisure time, synthetic humans would never know what comfort and entertainment were.
Noland Lee provided Nolin with a stable environment, equal treatment, and a relaxed work system, and even regularly rewarded her with Soul Energy and gold coins.
All of these, in Nolin’s view, were precious, and she must cherish them doubly.
Even her predecessor, “Alien Starship Captain · Loymin,” the main synthetic personality control, had never enjoyed such treatment.
Within the Metal Creation Group, a synthetic human’s “status” and “treatment” were unrelated.
The type of the main control personality and the functions of the mechanical body of a synthetic human determined its “status” and dictated what “position” it would take up.
As for the treatment of synthetic humans, it was uniformly in accordance with the regulations of the Metal Creation Group, viewed as “toolmen” with no salary, vacation, or benefits.
So, despite “Loymin” being a captain, in reality, she was just a “tool” slaving away for the Metal Creation Group.
And now, look… Nolin took a glance around and saw the nimble Mechanos and the elegantly renovated workshop.
Above her head, about twenty to thirty meters high, there was also a bedroom belonging to her.
The nearby clear sea surface and the peaceful forest were also entirely open to her.
Nolin increasingly felt that she had transcended the level of “tool” to become a genuine human being.
She felt grateful to Noland Lee for this… that’s what she was thinking.
She temporarily put down her work and looked toward Noland Lee, who had sat down in a nearby chair, and pushed up her glasses, saying:
“Sir? It’s nearing midnight now, don’t you plan to rest?”
Noland Lee waved his hand:
“Oh, Nolin, continue with your work. I just need to sit here and think about some things.”
Noland Lee smiled at the glasses-wearing girl:
“Your work efficiency is outstanding, Nolin. You manage everything so neatly, creating a sense of perfect harmony and order that’s truly relieving.
“Sometimes, when my mind is cluttered with thoughts, I like to come here and sit for a while to relieve pressure. I hope you don’t mind.”
Nolin chuckled:
“Not a problem at all, Sir. You are welcome to come over whenever you wish; I’d be glad to have you.”
Nolin continued to manipulate the Mechanos to assemble some kind of technological product. noveldrama
Noland Lee propped his chin at the edge of the table, deeply pondering how to access the Sub-Dimensional Plane.
More than half an hour later, Noland Lee had a rough outline of his plan and decided to go back to his room to rest.
His gaze swept over the items on the Craftsman Table, and he noticed a set of slightly small Alchemy Tools.
Nolin saw where Noland Lee’s gaze was directed and said with a smile:
“Sir, those are the tools Nicolette uses to practice alchemy here. Miss Denise Green has arranged an alchemy class for her, from three to five in the afternoon every day. She will be here learning the most basic alchemy knowledge. As Miss Green often has to Teleport away, I usually take over as the instructor.”
Noland Lee raised an eyebrow, expressing admiration:
“That’s very nice, Nolin. It seems you and Nicolette get along quite well.”
“Yes, sir. She’s smart and lively, and her fingers are nimble; she’s quite successful at engraving Alchemy Runes.”
Nolin remembered something:
“By the way, Nicolette often asks where you are; she seems quite concerned about you. I told her you were busy working on the Fifth Underground Level and could not be disturbed. Do you think that was an appropriate response?”
“Hmm… suitable,” Noland Lee thought for a moment and said:
“Let me take a day off tomorrow. Denise Green has been Teleporting back and forth for several days. Although she hasn’t complained to me, she must be feeling tired. I’ll take the day off tomorrow to rest at home and spend a day with you all.”
“Okay, sir. Tomorrow I should be able to complete the improved Energy Neutralization Pulse Wave Projector,” Nolin said with a sincere smile.
“Let’s leave it at that. Make sure to rest, Nolin,” Noland Lee stood up, greeted her, and left using a Flight Spell.
“Sure, sir. I’ll go to sleep in the bedroom in a bit.”
Nolin watched as Noland Lee departed, then turned her attention back to the Alchemy Tools box that Nicolette used.
A gleam flickered in her eyes, revealing a look of tenderness and satisfaction, as if she were regarding an enthusiastic and enterprising junior.
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Day Two.
Noland Lee did not leave the house.
After several days of high-intensity Deconstruction of the Subsea Region, he indeed needed to give himself a short break.