Chapter 2133 – [I, Who Was Common on Earth, Am a Super Rare Species in Space?!]

Aion Castle was a desert planet. However, it was not a sandy desert filled with sand, but a rocky desert with lots of stones and pebbles.

So it feels a bit more desolate. In addition, the city planned by the task force also has that feeling, looking hard and desolate. I hope it’s just my mood…

On the other hand, one of the things that contributed to the desolate atmosphere was that there were not many people on the streets. No, although there were moving vehicles and robots performing work, task workers walking down the street were not visible.

“It’s my first time at Aion Castle, so I can’t see the task force as much as I thought.”

“Most of my kin work from home and have no need to go out, such as controlling work robots remotely or exchanging information on the Internet. The only time I go out is to do some errands or for unusual kin.”

“Oh, is that so?”

Afterward, we decide to set foot in Aion Castle in earnest. At the same time, Captain Tenia recommended that I wear a special suit.

“The temperature and ultraviolet rays of Aion Castle are not good for humans. If you stay outside for a long time, there is a high possibility of burns and skin cancer.”

“It’s not a very good environment for humans…”

“Instead, it is a good environment for those of us who use solar energy as our main energy source. The peculiar people I mentioned earlier who go out often go out and recharge energy inefficiently even though they can recharge energy at home.”

“Well, I don’t know if it’s inefficient or not.”

“…?”

They do it because they want to do it rather than for efficiency. Looking at it, the task force tends to pursue efficiency and such, but some of them seem to have humanity.

But in the end, there are only a few and there are only a few. Judging by the small number of Taskers seen on the streets, they are probably not the majority of the Task Force society, so they will not be able to move the Aion government.

That’s not good. When I see them talking about how efficient they are, it’s like watching the Hanons of yesteryear. When I think of those people who gave birth to children only to give them knowledge and strength because of their pursuit of efficiency and then left, the task force doesn’t feel good about it.

What they need to learn is not efficiency, but humanity… But then, why do they have the appearance of inefficient humans?

“I’m curious. If you think about efficiency, isn’t there a need for task forces to have an appearance similar to humans?”

“Like other races, this human-like appearance is proof that we are the rightful descendants and successors of the Aiane Empire and of humanity. No matter how ineffective it may be, we cannot give up this.”

“Oh, I see.”

The justification itself is not wrong, but it is a problem because they only follow the appearance and not the inside.

I believe that the standard that determines a human being is humanity. Even if they don’t have a soul or have a monster-like appearance, if they have humanity, I can call them human. To be honest, discussing human purity is really annoying and difficult. It is much better to do it based on humanity.

And we cannot understand or obtain that humanity by looking only at efficiency. We need to know that there is more to the world than efficiency and value. At the very least, humanity appears when we give ourselves value that is more than material.

Anyway, our new recruits were handed over to the Aion Castle government. Of course, it is temporary protection for a while, but at least you can stay here legally and there is no need to worry about being chased or threatened by the Beon Province government.

If you say you are leaving because you have to go to Noidera later, unlike Beon Castle, they are the ones who will grab you under the pretext of real protection, but at least it is not a problem to worry about right now.

“We have completed the stay and protection procedures for you two. At least you will be able to operate freely in Aion Castle.”

“Ah, thank you for that. I know there was an unpleasant incident, but I’m on my honeymoon… It only happens once, so I want to leave good memories.”

“In that case, I recommend accessing the virtual reality net. There are servers in the Melnos system, but the net in Aion’s main city is much larger and overflowing with a lot of information and entertainment.”

Is it similar to Zero One, which is no different from the Pioneers’ virtual reality autonomous region? But… It feels a little ominous.

It feels like I can’t connect for some reason. It seemed like they were trying to manipulate me in some other way by subtly recommending connection.

Regardless of the virtual reality connection method, it is annoying if it tries to read your memories or even hints at settling in Aion Castle. It wouldn’t work for me or Lulu anyway, but the fact that it doesn’t work separately from that could raise caution.

“It’s a virtual reality network. As you said, I don’t think I’ve experienced something rare since I accessed it in the Melnos star system. Is there anything else besides that?”

“Well… Ah, there is a unique facility that might be of interest.”

“What kind of place is it?”

“Tesks are able to operate by converting solar energy into energy on their own. Although they do not need to eat anything, some of their species engage in unusual behaviors such as eating by installing taste and digestive organs to imitate humans. That’s why there is a separate restaurant where they gather.”

“Ah!!! That’s good!!! My wife and I enjoy gourmet food. Just tell us the location.”

“I understand.”

I think I’ve said this before, but basically, the task forces had no mouths or noses, as if they were wearing masks. Plus, wireless charging is possible, or you can just go out and recharge yourself with sunlight, so who needs a meal?

I thought it might be a bit of an awkward place for those of us who are interested in cooking and eating, but it turns out there was more of a restaurant than I expected. Aside from my work as a demon king, I will also be doing some sightseeing, so it is worth going to such a place.

“If you have any problems or requests, you can talk to the nearby city control personnel. If you talk to the security cam, they will respond right away, so please feel free to use it.”

“Oh, yes. I understand.”

I guess the horse is for security purposes, not for surveillance. I have to act thinking that there are CCTVs everywhere.

Afterward, Lulu and I set out to explore Aion Castle in earnest. As recommended by Captain Tenia, I called a separate vehicle and boarded it to stop by the task force’s restaurant.

There is no need for a separate app or anything like that. If you see an empty car in the middle of the road, just wave your hand and indicate your intention to board. Unmanned vehicles mainly transport cargo, but they also seem to carry people when necessary.

“Oh, I guess they don’t take money or anything.”

“That’s right. We don’t have to worry about energy like in Korea, so did we go for free?”

Of course, there are people who make a living from public transportation, such as bus and subway drivers, and facilities need maintenance, so they charge a minimum fee, but for personal vehicles and the like, charging electricity is free. However, the task force seems to have succeeded in making it completely free.

Looking at that, I think the difference in technology is enormous. Of course, there is warp technology here but no space movement technology, but there is a big difference in other basic technologies.

This is why basic science and technology are important… When I go back, I’ll split the budget and raise it a bit.

“You said you’d rest when you get back?”

“Oh my gosh!!!! After serving as president for over 20 years, I automatically start thinking about work!!!!”

“So, I guess humans are creatures of adaptation. You said you weren’t used to things like politics, but now you’re good at it.”

“I didn’t want to get used to this… Honestly, compared to the past, a lot has changed.”

“Isn’t that why you became lovers with me?”

“When I first met you, I never imagined we would get married.”

“Oh, you’re talking about the past so shamefully!!! It’s shameful!!!!”

“Because everyone has dark history.”

I also have many episodes that make me cringe when I talk about the past.

As we continued fooling around with Lulu, we eventually arrived at our destination, the Taskers’ restaurant. The restaurant had its own signboard, but the name was ‘Scrap Metal Pile’, which felt quite self-mocking.

“Oh, it smells good.”

“That’s right. I guess you can look forward to my skills.”

If it is a bad smell, it can be dealt with by installing a separate purification facility, but there are only a few people who eat here. Just like any other ordinary store, the smell of cooking in the store was spreading outside, and the smell was very pleasant.

At least since it is a machine, it appears to have at least some cooking skills. As long as you follow the correct recipe, even people who can’t cook can make something edible.

“Ah, welcome… Huh?”

The waiter who was welcoming us soon looked embarrassed, as if he had just eaten something. He was also a tasker, but I don’t think he expected another customer to come.

“There are two people. Are there any seats?”

“Oh, yes. There is. I’ll guide you inside, so please follow me.”

We followed the employee into the store. There were other task forces eating the food, but they were paying more attention to us than the cooking, even if they pretended not to.

Of course, if humans and bionics visit a store that only unusual people visit among the article tasks. Even if it were me, I would be upset if a British person unexpectedly visited a Korean restaurant.

Still, the embarrassment was short-lived. The waitress desk welcomed us and handed us a pad similar to a menu.

“Welcome. Welcome, you two. This is the first time since we opened the store that a human and a bionic have visited our store. We will prepare the food with that much care, so please choose what you want.”

“I came here because I heard it was a place with unique desk workers, but I didn’t expect that I would be the first customer other than a desk worker.”

“This is not the first time other races have visited Aion Castle in its history, but this is the first time that humans and bionics who need food have come here. In the first place, the accommodation basically has an automatic cooking system.”

“Ah, that’s right. But we want to eat the food that the task force eats more than anything else. That’s why we came here on purpose.”

“I see. Then, I hope you have a good time. Oh, the way to order is to check the pad we provided and then press the order button.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“I will be outside. If you need anything, please call me.”

And Lulu and I were able to remain alone and order separately. However, unlike regular menus, there was no set menu here.

What can I say… This menu was like a survey of culinary tastes. Under the questions ‘Do you like spicy food’, ‘Do you like salty food’, and ‘Do you like seafood’, there are several items such as ‘Do you like fish?’, ‘Do you like fish and shellfish?’, ‘Do you like crustaceans?’, Etc. There were.

It feels like taking a psychological test limited to cooking.

“Is this a menu or just a survey?”

“But doesn’t that mean that if you submit it correctly, they’ll make something worth it? And it’ll be just as delicious as the machine made it, right? At least it smells delicious to us, right?”

“That’s right… Hmm, so that means we serve customized and delicious dishes, right?”

Rather, just think positively. Since tastes are inherently diverse, no matter how delicious a dish is, it cannot satisfy everyone’s tastes. The kimchi stew I make best boasts a taste that even foreigners would be impressed by, but on the other hand, even Koreans may not find it that delicious.

However, if you thoroughly research each individual’s tastes through this restaurant’s menu and create a dish tailored to them… There is a high possibility that the dish will be just as delicious. At least that’s something to look forward to.

When playing games, it’s a worthwhile task to think about starting with a karma that suits your taste. They responded to the survey for 20 minutes and submitted the results based on their preferences.

“Oh, it looks like they’re starting to cook right away. But what did you cook?”

“It’s hard to say because there are so many items, but a slightly spicy yet savory dish? That’s roughly how it feels. Lulu, what about you?”

“I like something chewy and fatty!!! It’s also filling and filling!”

“I requested a Bloodier-like dish. Would you like me to make something like that for you when you get home later?”

“Oh, what are you going to do?”

“Well… You used my arm, fried it, boiled it, stewed it, and made it like dongpo pork?”

“Ah!!!!!! That sounds delicious!!!!!!”

In the old days, I would never have thought of cooking with me, but these days, it’s just a daily routine. Is this also because of Lulu or because of it?

Still, I am satisfied to see Lulu enjoying it. If it tastes good, that’s good. Isn’t this proof that even flesh and blood like me are useful somewhere?

And after a while, the dishes we ordered came out. The dish that came out with a delicious smell was… Well, soggy.

“What? I made the wrong choice and ordered what I ate.”

“Uh huh, I’m not talking about poop while I’m eating curry.”

“This looks like poop-shaped curry. No, really…”

It would be better if it was something like stew, soup, or oatmeal. However, the food that came out was somewhat thick and runny, and even though it was brown, I lost my appetite.

If it were just for appearances, I would have overturned the dinner table too. The only problem is that it smells perfect.

The dish served to Lulu looked similar. What’s a little different is that it’s a bit more bite-sized, and the sauce is sprinkled on top of the rice, so it’s like real curry rice.

“Let’s taste it first. It would be a bit unfair to judge the chef’s dish without even tasting it.”

“Okay…”

And we tasted the food. Aside from the Lulu, which is like curry rice, I try scooping up some sort of thick brown soup that tastes like something else.

Soon, contrary to its appearance, the excellent umami and slightly spiciness appear. Since the type of meat was not checked, it seemed as if it had been made with a seafood base and had a unique seafood aroma. It was a very strong shock as it tasted like fish oatmeal made by boiling dozens of fish.

No, I’m going to make sure I eat well too. Then it looks like rice is added to it, but if there is no rice in this soup, it’s just bungeoppang without the red beans!!!

“Oh!!! Mine is delicious too!!!!!”

“Really?”

“The meat is a lean part, so it’s relatively firm and chewy. The fat part of the meat melts into the soup, making it sticky and oily… Wait, does this add rice?”

“I’ll have to see if I can add rice too.”

Regardless of the appearance, we had a delicious meal. It was a dish that was satisfying enough to be remembered with your eyes closed.

But… The visuals are also a problem. I’m a bit weak at decorating compared to my cooking skills, but even so, I can decorate it to an edible level, but not to the point where it’s curry-flavored shit.

“Hey, I had a good meal. It’s a good restaurant if you compromise a bit.”

“So…”

“Huh? What are you going to do? Calculate?”

“No, something else.”

Lulu asks as she sees me getting up from my seat. I responded appropriately, kicked down the door, and shouted until it rang loudly throughout the store.

“Who is the guy who made this dish!!!!!!!”

Everything else is good, but the visuals are all ruined!!!! At least by force, I will force you to drive out the inefficiencies that come from the human mind!!!!!!