Before the man will answer my questions. He suggested going to the reception area of this compound. Welp, I do not disagree with that so I just follow the man and beside her is the girl named Rose. The girl keeps looking back at me as if I am going to escape. Well, can't blame her, I am planning to escape to be completely honest with you guys but there is one problem. Why there are no windows in this place? The only thing that I could see as an escape route are the vents but I highly doubt that I would fit inside there. The man also said this is a compound so it is safe to assume this place is big and escaping will be hard. Also, I noticed that somewhat, this place is an abandoned building, but I can't assume that since they are like 50 or more people whom I met when we are walking. Maybe they are just lazy to clean because it looks like an abandoned warehouse. Plus, the girl said 'compare to other organizations' a while ago during our fight so it is safe to assume they are also an organization or something with the same idea. If they are an organization, what are its goals? Or agendas? You can't build and create an organization like this without it, right?
While I was thinking of these thoughts of mine, we stopped at a door and it opened automatically. The man entered and I and Rose follow suit. The reception area is just your average living area in your home or apartment. It has a sofa, table, television, and others that you would expect in a living room. He sat down on a sofa and Rose sat beside him. I sat on the opposite sofa and now to be completely honest, I feel awkward because the sofa could probably fit in 5 people and yet I alone sat on it. In short, this is the feeling of loneliness.
"Now let's start with our discussion, would you like water?" the man started the conversation.
"Nope, I'm fine" I replied.
"Okay, for your first question, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Richard Jefferson, and I am an AI engineer. This girl, however, I can't tell her real name due to her circumstances but her code name is 'Rose', does that answer your first question?"
"Yep" I fucking lied. AI engineer? What the heck is that? Also, I can't trust a girl with a code name who tried to shoot a gun at me.
"Okay, then for your second question, we don't plan to do anything to you as of now. Since I checked your brain a while ago, I could say it would be pointless to do anything to you with our current equipment. Our outdated 'cyberbrain scanner' ran a scan on your brain and yet it said no foreign objects, products, or some sort inside your cyberbrain. That answers your second question, do you sti---"
"What? I have a cyberbrain you say? Are you sure about that" I cut him off and ask another question?
"Uhmm, yes, we are 100% sure you have a cyberbrain sir." He answered in a confused tone "Are you saying this is your first time knowing it?"
What?! Really? If you guys don't know, you could say a cyberbrain is 50% flesh and 50% machines, wirings, and metals. If this man told me the truth so far then it all makes sense now why Rick kidnapped me. During the year 2098, a project was done by an engineer who specializes in robots with his partner, a doctor who specializes in the brain and the entire nervous system. With their combined knowledge, they manage to create a cyberbrain. Other than appearance, the difference between a normal brain to a cyberbrain is that you are like a pseudo robot. You could see numbers and words in your eyes like it is a phone screen. You could play your games, browse the internet, heck, or watch an entire show with your mind alone. But, this invention is not all sunshine and good stuff only, it has a dark side to it. Many people died during the process of making this invention. Also after the announcement that the product is done and could be used by the people, a lot of people bought it including the terrorists, organizations from the underworld, and even the government themselves bought it and they treat this product as a weapon. Even the two people who invented this product were disappointed because they invented this product to cure any brain diseases that normal medicine can't. Luckily, the engineer is very smart and created a countermeasure to this problem. With the said countermeasure, he managed to shut down 97% percent of cyberbrains and the other 3% is still out there. Also, it means that 97% of people who have a cyberbrain die due to braindead. I don't know the exact numbers on how many died but I could say it was millions due to the popularity of the product.
If Richard here is telling the truth, that means there is a treasure inside of my head right now. Many people would want the very thing in my head and it would kill me. That is why Rick kidnapped me and he would retrieve the cyberbrain I have.
Hmmm, now that you mention it, do these two wants my cyberbrain?
"Do you want my brain?" I asked with a little bit of hostility.
"No, no, no. It is the opposite. Now that you mentioned it, I haven't told you the agenda of this place right?" He answered quickly, "I have a cyberbrain. Rose here also has a cyberbrain. The people you cross paths with so far in this compound also have a cyberbrain. You could say this place is a facility for people who have cyberbrains"
Hmmm, interesting. But---
"So? You haven't told me the agenda yet."
"Ah yes, our agenda is, to gather all people who have cyberbrain in UCW and protect them all under any threats like the government, terrorists, etc..." He answered with pride in his tone.
I see, but I still can't trust it. It might be a lie so I can't still lower my guard down. Also, there is still no proof these two have cyberbrains, heck, I haven't seen my brain yet if it is normal or not.
"I know you still can't trust us so Rose here will give you a tour around the compound. It might not help to gain your trust but it is better for you to walk around rather than doubting us here" He said.
"I am fine with that, but will that girl agree? I think she hates me." I answered. Also with this tour, I might find ways to escape this place.
"Don't worry, I will give you a tour. Also, I don't hate you, I am just making sure you are not a spy or a traitor." She answered.
Yep, this girl hates me. But let's see what the facility will give me. A friendly atmosphere or an atmosphere that closely resembles a prison.