Chapter 36: One Starved Child

Chapter 36: One Starved Child

Miles was waiting in the forest where he met with Prince Dark before. He was sure the fool would come back because Prince Darks wristwatch was still in his possession. Even though Prince thought he had tricked Miles, in fact, Miles was already expecting it, so how could he let that fool trick him?

What did you do to my wristwatch? Prince Dark came out of nowhere with bloodshot eyes. He looked at Miles with a killing intent.

You really thought you could swindle me with the source-switch trick? Miles asked with a condescending tone.

Wristwatches were not just companions to hunters but also a guide, charger, and many more things. But unfortunately, as the hunter progressed, its hardware would start to fall short.

To cope, the common practice hunters use is by upgrading the wristwatch or creating a new one. Most Grace-Rank hunters would choose to upgrade until they enter F-Circle and get a higher tier material to create the ideal wristwatch for their long term use, but some scions can also create something new thanks to people supporting them.

Of course, Prince Dark was no different. He purchased an empty wristwatch and let his AI upload itself to it. He lended Miles the one with the source code.

When he gave his wristwatch, Miles understood his intentions right away. Passing the AI to the new wristwatch wasnt that easy. There was a procedure to be followed. Like how Coin took over the identity of another AI, two wrist watches had to be in close distance. But in Prince Darks case, the new wristwatch was just an empty vessel, so no take over occurred.

As long as Prince Dark let his wristwatch upload its source code to a new one, it would be over. When he threw the orb to Miles, he was aiming to do that.Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

To give an analogy, source codes were like human souls. If a soul could leave one body and take over another, two bodies would be inhibited by the soul, but only one would have the control.

In AIs cases, AI could control the two wristwatches, but only the one with the source code would be the real body.

When Prince Dark threw the wristwatch, he was expecting Miles to probe into it, thus he left the source code in that wristwatch. He already allowed his AI to control the new body anyway, and as long as he wanted to, the AI would pass its source code over to the next one anytime. The one Miles had would be an empty vessel as soon as he was done with Miles.

What? That deadly medicine? What are you going to do with it? Not that you can use it. Prince Dark scoffed.

It is none of your business, just do it. Miles answered and turned back. I will wait here in three days, and you have to bring the serum. If I dont see you by then, say goodbye to your AI.

Wait, wait. I cant get a serum without my AI, and cant leave it with you. Isnt it just a Million UD? Here, take this and we are even. Prince reached out his hand. A coin was on his palm. It was silver in color with crimson gold writings. 1 Starved Child

Are you fucking kidding with me? Miles slapped Prince Darks hand, and the coin flew away.

Prince Dark panicked and ran after it.

What did you do that for? Prince Dark came back holding the coin affectionately. Do you know how much this coin is worth?

I am not a criminal, nor do I have any connection to the underground. On top of that, Starve Cleric hates my guts. If I were to take that coin there, they would kill me before I could say a word. Miles calmly explained. How could this man orchestrate evil plans with his mind?

Right, I forgot you are wanted in the dark side. Sorry, not sorry. Prince Dark said, scratching the back of his head. How about these, I will wire a million UD to your account right now?

It is a hassle to buy the serum, so I will take 100k extra for that. Miles said and threw the orb back. Before you bolt away let me remind you. I have done something to your orb, and if I dont cancel it in 2 minutes, it will die forever. Dont blame me later.

Prince Dark caught the orb and was about to run away, but stopped in his tracks. He wasnt sure if Miles really did anything or just simply threatened him, but he couldnt risk it.

Like a good boy, he opened his bank system and made an anonymous transfer. Two individuals could do an anonymous transfer, but strongholds and some other government facilities didnt do that. That is why Miles worked so hard to get another ID. Also, because they were in Portal World and there were no communication tools, money wouldnt be wired until the receiving side returned to Earth. But after the deal was made, it couldnt be taken back to prevent people from scamming others. So, as soon as Miles returned to Earth, money would be transferred to his account.

After getting the money, Miles asked Coin to remove the restrictions on Princes AI and left without saying a word to fool.