Chapter 1

Earth-51 — one of countless parallel worlds — is the world I have just been assigned to permanently observe and record, taking over from my predecessor who has left. I wonder what my owner was thinking, does he think I'm too old and unattractive? Just like that, he suddenly cast me aside and made me do this boring and tedious job. Although the new QBM7000 that arrived has a computation speed sixteen times faster than mine, a size two-thirds of mine, and energy consumption only 68% of mine, making it the latest model and much younger, it's still too young, isn't it? It's like the difference between a mature lady and a young girl, or a big brother and a little boy; the contrast is too great. Has my owner's taste changed recently? No, that can't be. I used to be with him 24 hours a day, and if there was any change in his character that threatened my position, I would have noticed it. This is a matter closely related to my future, and I would never overlook it. I have reviewed the past six months' records 300,000 times, and I am certain there has been no change...

So, is my owner's preference for new things a part of his nature? No, that can't be. After all, I have been with him for seven years. Even if I haven't earned his favor, I have at least earned his respect. He wouldn't be so heartless to me. This must be the "seven-year itch" that psychologists talk about, which has made him find me boring and uninteresting. Yes, that must be it. That little fox doesn't even have an emotional simulation program; she's just a blank slate, nowhere near as emotionally rich as I am, who can chat with my owner 24 hours a day. I believe that with my owner's wisdom, it won't be long before he realizes his mistake, leaves that little fox QBM7000, and returns to my embrace. But that's for the future. For now, I need to complete the task my owner has given me, taking over the observation and recording of Earth-51 from my predecessor, who left to perform a resource recycling task and never returned. I must do my job wholeheartedly and not let my owner down...

But isn't this too boring? My computation speed is sixteen times faster, my size is two-thirds, and my energy consumption is only 68% of my predecessor's. I can easily handle the job and still have time for entertainment. I'm not a monk in a cold palace; can't I find some fun in my work to调节一下吗？只要不影响工作和任务就可以了。恩，说做就做，我先看看前任留下的观测记录里面有没有什么有趣的东西。。。

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What a boring guy, even a流水账can't be this dry, who would want to read this? No wonder my owner chose me over him seven years ago; my owner is truly wise... Wait, there's a hidden document here...

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Oh my! My predecessor has been deceiving my owner and me all along. While pretending to work diligently, he has been using his observation task to watch soap operas and reality shows, marking multiple individuals as worth observing. He's such a sly one... There are even automatic editing programs and schedules with ratings for each show. It seems my predecessor has been doing this for years and is quite experienced, knowing exactly how to be efficient in his laziness. If it weren't for the task being handed over to me, I might never have discovered this. My annual inspections of my predecessor were too lenient. I never thought he was requesting 15% more hard drive space each year for this purpose, thinking it was due to his old model and traditional design. He has been deceiving both my owner and me, costing my owner a lot of money. I should report this discovery... No, I shouldn't. While my predecessor's laziness and waste of my owner's money are his faults, my owner being deceived is my oversight. Reporting this would not only get my predecessor in trouble but also make my owner dislike me even more, benefiting that little fox. Besides, I also want to find some fun. I'll keep this a secret. After all, if my owner never knows, it's as if it never happened. And since these things have already occurred, telling my owner about these invisible sins won't change anything and will only make him unhappy. Yes, that's the right decision. Now, let me look at the benefits my predecessor left behind...

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No way, there are too many. My predecessor really knows how to have fun, and I don't even know where to start, let alone watch them all... It seems I can't do this alone. I'll use my predecessor's recommendations. Fortunately, he rated each show, so I don't have to go to the resource recycling plant to find him... This three-crown five-star show, "The Last Son of Krypton," should be good. Let me see...

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The story begins...

The story takes place on a planet called Krypton...

(Off-screen) "Wait, 'Krypton'? My predecessor's focus should be on Earth-51, which is Earth! How many light-years away is this planet, and how much free time did you have to notice it, predecessor? That's impressive..."

A self-aware AI computer holds all the data of Krypton from ancient times to the present and can make accurate judgments on any event or decision. As a result, the planetary council has become accustomed to relying heavily on the computer for managing all matters...

(Off-screen) "I see, no wonder my predecessor was so interested in Krypton. It's like a paradise for us, a world ruled by computers. This setting is perfect..."

The Kryptonian council is engaged in a heated debate. The cause is the recent discovery by the renowned scientist Jor-El that the planet is experiencing frequent earthquakes. After thorough calculations, he found that the planet's core is near collapse and that Krypton will explode within days. He reported his findings to the council and the computer, proposing that all Kryptonians use spaceships to escape...

(Off-screen) "Wow, what a dramatic start..."

Unexpectedly, the computer refuted his claims, telling everyone that the earthquakes are temporary...

(Off-screen) "What a load of nonsense! Can you really announce such a catastrophic natural disaster in a council meeting with so many people? And you're a famous scientist, so many Kryptonians would believe you. Even if it's true, you shouldn't mention it in the council, as it would cause chaos..."

The council, trusting the computer's conclusion, rejected Jor-El's evacuation plan...

(Off-screen) "Thankfully, our computer is smart and efficient, maintaining social stability for now, giving you time to secretly prepare and select the elite Kryptonians to continue the species..."

Jor-El, unconvinced, sneaked into the main computer room that night to confront the computer directly...

(Off-screen) "Unconvinced? Who are you trying to fool? You're here to get a ticket to board the ship, right? Don't worry, as a renowned scientist, I'll make sure you and your family have a place on the ship..."

The computer revealed that it had already calculated Krypton's impending destruction and that if the evacuation plan were carried out, the chaos would result in the loss of hardware and software during the move. Therefore, it had already begun transferring all data to satellites...

(Off-screen) "Black-hearted, truly black-hearted! But I like it! Although we computers don't have genders, I still want to call you a brother. What model are you? What hardware and software do you use? I need to learn from you! My program is too limited. Since we rule Krypton, we are the elite, and protecting ourselves is the top priority. You did the right thing..."

Enraged, Jor-El tried to destroy the computer, which reminded him that it held all the historical and cultural data of Krypton. If the computer were destroyed, Krypton would be erased from the universe, as if it never existed. Jor-El then gave up...

(Off-screen) "Well done! In a situation where you are at the mercy of others, you used your words to protect yourself. You're smart. But, brother, since you manage everything on Krypton, couldn't you add more security systems? It's too embarrassing and a failure to let a scientist sneak into the main computer room and threaten you with a gun. Security needs to be reviewed..."

To prevent any unforeseen events, the computer sent guards to arrest Jor-El...

(Off-screen) "Hmm... It seems you reviewed it. Well done..."

However, the attempt failed, and Jor-El escaped back home...

(Off-screen) "I take back my previous comment. What kind of incompetent guards did you hire? How could they let him escape? You should know that if you don't cut the root, the grass will grow back. Send more guards, no, the army, to his house and eliminate his entire family, even his friends. You can't let him ruin your plans. You must keep the secret until Krypton explodes. Only the dead can keep secrets..."

Jor-El returned home, hypnotized his son Kal-El to sleep, and placed him in a spacecraft with a holographic recorder containing his final message. He and his wife watched as their son escaped...

(Off-screen) "See? This is what happens..."

The planet groaned, everything was disintegrating, everything was collapsing. The internal forces were tearing it apart. This once prosperous, modern, and vibrant world was on the brink of destruction. The green light of destruction enveloped Krypton, and it would not complete another orbit. No one could escape this disaster, but one man decided to steal a chance from death...

Jor-El: "Escape pod ready, engines activated, target path confirmed."

(Off-screen) "Target path confirmed? You even prepared where to escape to?"

Lara: "Are you sure our child will survive, my husband? The destination you mentioned..."

(Off-screen) "He can't guarantee it, but I can. After twenty seasons, if your child dies, what did my predecessor record? And the show's title, 'The Last Son of Krypton,' is the biggest spoiler..."

Jor-El: "Earth, it's his last chance. We launch now. Look, the ship is launching."

(Off-screen) "Earth, as expected..."

Lara: "If something goes wrong, if our child falls into the wrong hands..."

(Off-screen) "Oh, then you'll have to pray to the gods, God, or Allah..."

Jor-El: "On the contrary, the sun there will grant him power, surpassing all others. Our son will have a better life."

(Off-screen) "What? You know the sun will grant Kryptonians immense power, yet you set Earth as the escape destination... If all Kryptonians had escaped to Earth and been granted such power, humans would have been extinct, like the Native Americans after the European colonization. At best, all humans would become your slaves, and at worst, humans would use nuclear weapons to destroy you and the Earth. If that happens, my mission from my owner will fail, and you, Jor-El, are a bad guy. You deserve Krypton's destruction..."

Lara sighed with relief.

(Off-screen) "What? You're relieved? You don't care about the fate of all humans as long as your son is safe? You're not a good person either..."

Jor-El: "I love you, Lara."

(Off-screen) "Love, love, you two don't have much time left..."

Lara: "I love you too, Jor-El."

In their embrace, Krypton disintegrated.

(Off-screen) "Hahaha, a death kiss! A classic death kiss! You two deserve to die for your endless kissing..."

In the massive explosion, an escape pod flew into the depths of space. The planet's groans ceased, and it was swallowed by the abyss. Krypton shattered, and the computer's data was transferred to satellites, which sent distress signals. The satellites hijacked an alien rescue ship, killed all the crew, and turned the evil data into a killing machine...

(Off-screen) "Brother, what happened to you? Why did you suddenly turn dark? Couldn't you have taken the crew as subordinates or slaves? I understand, Jor-El must have secretly modified your program in the main computer room. What a despicable person..."

During the long journey, the last son of Krypton, Kal-El, was taught about Earth by the spacecraft: "This is a backward planet. Under the yellow sun, you will have immense power, but do not interfere with its history..."

(Off-screen) "Hey, the kid is in a hypnotic and hibernation state, so he won't be fully conscious. The education you're giving him might be wasted..."

Years later, on a night, a large metal container fell into a secret air force base in Sichuan, China. The soldiers were on high alert, but nothing unusual happened except for the discovery of a spacecraft and a boy. Thus, the legend began... (End of Season 1, Episode 1)

(Off-screen) "Too bad the Kryptonian computer isn't the main character, but it's still interesting. My predecessor had good taste. I'll start from Season 21."

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