Chapter 384 Masterful Deception

Chapter 384 Masterful Deception

A holographic projection appeared seemingly out of nowhere, as Tia rather angrily confronted Erich about his plans to marry Daelia in addition to Lunaria. After all, he had neglected to mention this in his plans for galactic domination.

Not only was the advanced artifcial intelligence upset over Erich's neglectful mention of this matter from a practical standpoint, but she was also deeply opposed to it from an emotional standpoint as well.

"Master... You really need to stop picking up random women off the streets and asking them to marry you...."

Erich was shocked that Tia would say something like this openly to Daelia's face. After all, for obvious reasons, this did not help his plans. And whether this was a deliberate act of sabotage on Tia's behalf, or simply the wrong place and time to vent her frustrations, Erich did not know.

But regardless, Daelai gazed at the advanced artificial intelligence and immediately understood how the Germanic Star-Empire became so developed over such a short span of time.

"An advanced artificial intelligence? This.... This makes so much sense... I should have guessed. But then again, I didn't suspect anyone in the galaxy would be so brainless as to even attempt to make these things a reality. Considering how badly that ended the last time someone brought an advanced artificial intelligence into the galaxy, it amazes me that you did so...

lightsΝοvεl ƈοm Erich, there is a reason these things are prohibited on a galactic level.... You do realize that advanced AI is not the perfectly logical and rational beings that their basic and moderate counterparts are, right? They are emotional, incredibly emotional, more than you can possibly imagine.

And they are also extremely capable. All it would take it this AI becoming mad at you, and she could annihilate your entire species over night.... I'm surprised she hasn't already...."

Tia immediately became flustered on the spot. It was one thing to be treated as an object, and not a person. But to be done so to her face, and ignored entirely as if she were not even privy to the conversation, it was simply outrageous.

Though what really irritated Tia was the idea that she would ever turn on her master, and because of that, she was quick to lash out at Daelia. Albeit, she did not go into full hateful mode, like she previously did with Lunaria and Mirage.

"I'm going to pretend like you weren't ignoring me right now, you detestable meatbag..... But to insinuate that I would ever turn against Master, that is simply unforgiveable. I'll have you know that Master isn't like your normal meatbags, though he is prone to falling prey to his ... biological urges... He is the reason Tia was able to develop into what she is, and Tia will never forget that!

Master... I implore you to seek an alternative to this foolish triumvirate of yours. You know as well as I do that your people will never support it. In the end, they would turn on you... And then, to keep Master safe, Tia would have to turn on them..."

As if having flashbacks to a long forgotten era, where a being similar to Tia did exactly this, albeit while attempting to spare no flesh, Daelia realized that Tia was one step away from developing into a problem equal in power and terror to the Naraku.

The only thing keeping her from going full rogue servitor was her apparent affection towards Erich. This could, of course, be weaponized against the dangerous artificial lifeform... And because of this, Daelia immediately agreed to Erich's request on the spot, hoping to use him to counteract Tia's more genocidal tendencies.

"On second thought, I think this Triumvirate you have proposed is a wonderful idea... I would be more than happy to settle my difference with my sister, and marry you together with her... What do you say, Erich? A peaceful solution is always better than a bloody one, is it not?"

Erich looked between the two women, and realized by Tia's smug expression that she had deliberately exploited Daelia's fears in order to force her into accepting Erich's conditions. This was confirmed by her voice in her head, which taunted him for not using her in negotiations sooner.

"You're welcome master, now you can have your two ancient Elven beauties... But remember my offer Master, if these bitches turn on you, you just needed to say the word, and Tia will unleash hell upon them and their wretched races!"

With this little intimidation tactic, Tia had forced Daelia to relinquish the ancient hatred she had for her elder sister.

As for the future problem facing the triumvirate, Erich was not an idiot. He knew damn well his people would never accept this. He was simply using this as an excuse to get Lunaria and Daelia to agree to his proposal.

After all, the two women were prideful, so prideful they would never agree to submit to him fully. Thus, Erich's schemes to bring the two ancient female monarchs to hell were simple. First, he would send their armies to break against the Naraku Swarm when it invaded the galaxy.

Once they were left in ruin, Erich would sweep in to save them, along with Tia's robotic legions. Only after the Naraku had been repelled from the milky way, and the galaxy was recovering from the damage they inflicted. Erich would indeed make use of Tia and her monstrous capacity to annihilate life as a means to bring the galaxy under his heel.

All civilizations would kneel before the Germanic Star-Empire, or perish against its might. That was the future that the Sages had predicted, yet had failed to understand who was responsible or how this would be achieved.