"Imagine it this way," Sam started, his voice echoing in the chamber, "the Exploration Robots are the eyes that can reach all those corners of Earth we humans haven't yet visited. Data is the new oil, and in this race, we can't afford to fall behind."
His friends and family listened attentively, a collective curiosity gleaming in their eyes.
"The Medical Robots," he continued, "are not unlike doctors. They're specifically trained to diagnose and treat. They can perform complex operations and surgeries, and recommend the most optimal treatment."
"Wow, that sounds outlandish!" Eva interjected, her eyebrows knitting together in a thoughtful frown. "How can they be trained so quickly? Don't they need time to process things? They can't crunch data at light speed, can they?"
Sam glanced at Eva, noting her furrowed brow, the intrigue evident in her bright eyes. Meanwhile, his mother Maya and Crystal were listening on, their knowledge of advanced technology limited but their interest palpable.
"I'm glad you asked, Eva," Sam began, a trace of pride warming his tone. "Firstly, let's discuss the Researcher Robots. They're designed for new research. Each AI in charge of a robot will yield different results, which are passed on to a supervisor AI. This AI then aggregates these results and guides the research until its conclusion."
He paused for a breath, letting the information sink in before addressing Eva's question. "As for your query, these robots have processors far more advanced than what Earth currently holds. I've created the material needed to withstand such rapid processing speeds. So, yes, they can crunch data at light speed."
His words hung in the air as everyone processed what he'd just shared. Sam had always been ahead of his time, but this project was monumental. The silence in the chamber was broken only by the occasional hum of a passing robot, a testament to the extraordinary narrative unfolding within its walls.
"Damn, Sam," Eva groaned, crossing her arms over her chest, her gaze flitting around the room as if she'd only just realized the vastness of the world Sam had constructed. "Feels like we're just secondary characters now. Your cheerleaders. Is that our only purpose?"
Sam's face softened at Eva's words, his eyes meeting hers in the artificial light reflecting off of the myriad metal surfaces. He had been so absorbed in explaining the details of his world, he hadn't considered how out-of-place his friends and family might feel.
"You are my cheerleaders," Sam agreed, not as a confession, but as an affirmation. His voice resonated in the chamber, filled with warmth and sincerity. "And that's more significant than you realize. Your belief in me, your support. . . it's what keeps me going. Without it, none of this would exist."
Eva cracked a smile, her brows lifting as she studied Sam, contemplating his words. "Ah. Okay. Being your cheerleader is not such a bad gig, I suppose," she admitted, her tone playfully accepting.
"Don't get too comfortable yet," Sam replied, a hint of a smile pulling at his lips. "There's still more."
With that, another robot appeared, its sleek metal frame gleaming under the artificial lights. It led them through another series of intertwining tunnels, the walls cool and unyielding under the touch, until they arrived in a space as vast as a football stadium.
"Woah," Crystal breathed, her voice a murmur against the hum of machinery. "What's the surprise now, Sam?"
Before Sam could answer, the sudden chiming of his smartphone interrupted. All eyes turned towards him as Gaia's voice filled the room, the AI's words a prelude to another revelation.
[It's my new home! Big brother, I will be transferring to my new home, right?]
The question, almost childlike in its anticipation, hung in the air, an intimate moment shared amongst them, underscoring the surreal reality they were experiencing.
"Absolutely," Sam replied, his gaze steady as he addressed his AI sister. His voice was soft, echoing off the high, metallic walls of the space around them. "This is what you've wanted for a long time, Gaia. If it hadn't been for my accident, you would have already transferred much earlier."
Gaia's voice chimed from the phone again, her artificial tone somehow filled with an eagerness that tugged at Sam's heart.
[When can we begin, Big Brother?] she asked, sounding like a child impatient to open a long-awaited present.
Sam glanced at the faces of his family and friends, a shared understanding passing between them. "You can start now," he told Gaia, his gaze finding the intricate web of glowing cables and machinery that constituted Gaia's new home. "How much time will you need?"
[As per my calculations, I estimate 24 hours,] Gaia responded, her synthetic voice echoing with a touch of satisfaction.
A weight lifted off Sam's shoulders, a subtle sense of relief. "Okay, take your time. We will stay here till then," he assured her, a promise forming in his words.
And with that, Gaia was on her way, her voice fading as she began to transfer her core to the colossal quantum general supercomputer. A monument of Sam's creation, it was a singular marvel in the entire world.
As the process started, Sam was well aware it would take time. Not so much the transfer of code, but the rewriting of Gaia's core in accordance with her new environment. The magnitude of it was enormous, as all-encompassing as the shifting of continents, as intimate as the rewriting of a single strand of DNA. It was a rebirth, of sorts, and Sam knew that Gaia would need to meticulously tailor every line of code, every algorithm in her core, to adapt to this new home. And that core would also be rewritten in Cryptoglare.
'Speaking of Cryptoglare,' Sam thought, his gaze still locked on the colossal supercomputer, 'I forgot to ask Gaia about that hacking platform and Cryptoglare. Maybe it's something I should bring up. . . later.'
His thoughts trailed off as he watched the blinking lights dance across the labyrinthine web of cables and machinery, the hum of a thousand electronic heartbeats filling the room.
"Alright, everyone," Sam began, his voice echoing through the cavernous expanse of the supercomputer chamber, "let's go to the underground resort. The robots made it just for us." His words came out with an effortless confidence, the manner of someone who had already seen the marvels that awaited them.
As if on cue, a robot led the way, its servos humming softly as it moved with mechanical grace. It was a guiding beacon, leading them through a network of labyrinthine tunnels towards the promised haven.
Their journey through the subterranean pathways ended when they arrived at a spectacular sight. There, nestled in the heart of the Earth, lay a resort, unlike anything they had ever imagined. It was as if a vision of the future had been carved into the rock - a breathtaking panorama of sleek, gleaming structures that interwove with the natural environment, embracing and enhancing the raw beauty of the Earth.
As they entered, they were met with an aesthetic that seemed years, if not decades, ahead of their time. The structures radiated a soft glow that diffused through the cavernous expanse, casting an ethereal glow on everything.
Eva's voice broke the silence, tinged with wonder and awe. "Sam, I don't know about the future, but I am already in love with this Death Island. No politics and no betrayals. Just peace. . . which is more precious than anything." She stood there, eyes closed, her expression serene as she soaked in the tranquility of this haven.
Sam watched her, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Yeah," he began, his voice thoughtful, "If all this were to be created by us humans, we might take more than six years on a conservative side." His gaze lingered on the stunning scenery before him, a testimony to the boundless potential of technology.
His words weren't about him, but about humanity as a whole. Governments, with all their manpower and resources, were restricted by their lack of advanced technology. What they had was brute force, but what Sam held was the finesse of future-proof technology. Here, nestled in the womb of the Earth, Sam had constructed a testament to that potential. This utopia was a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. A world that was his, and his alone.
In the serenity of the underground resort, the group dispersed. Holding his baby sister in their arms, Sam's parents retreated to their room. She needed rest, and they all did, but the baby's fatigue seemed to mirror the exhaustion they all felt after the journey to this futuristic retreat.
Eva, ever the diligent businesswoman, retired to her room too. The moment the door slid shut behind her, she was on the phone, pulling screens filled with company updates and market analytics. Her fingers danced over the shimmering light, typing out rapid responses and directives.
On the other hand, Sam found himself in the company of Crystal. They wandered the metallic corridors, their footsteps muted by the thick, lush carpet underfoot, their reflections dancing on the polished chrome of the walls. Their voices echoed softly in the silence, bouncing off the sleek surfaces and filling the air with a semblance of life.
"So, what's your plan, Sam?" Crystal asked, her voice hesitant as if she was treading on fragile ground.