Chapter 61 – Opportunities (4)
“Phew- I lived for a while~”
I laughed out loud when I saw the branch manager sitting in a chair and stretching.
When I, a newcomer to society, couldn’t find a place at the company and was forced to work overtime, I often stretched at the end of my work.
It wasn’t nice to feel the fatigue that came all at once after finishing the overdue work, but I felt happy by itself when I thought about going home, washing my body, and lying on a warm blanket.
That exhilaration now was something I would know better than anyone else.
” Thank you for your effort. “
“Huh? You’ve come to the ground?”
The branch manager might not have known that I had come in, but he seemed to be very focused on his work.
“Do you like the room?”
“Ah, yes! Of course. I’m not used to AI, so it’s a little uncomfortable, but…”
“Really? But since you are a new generation on earth, I thought you’d adapt quickly.”
“…I’m surprisingly old-fashioned too.”
At my words, the branch manager burst into laughter.
I decided to use a room in the branch for the time being while my mother and Aseol were out on missions, but the room itself was better equipped than I thought, so I didn’t have any complaints, but as I said, it was a little uncomfortable that the AI was harassing me here and there.
When you go into the shower, don’t they ask if the temperature of the water is right? If you go to the trash can to throw away the trash, they notice it like a ghost, take it in the middle, and say that you’ll take care of it yourself.
There were other inconveniences, but it was not so bad because I felt like I had a secretary.
If you just lay down and talk, tea will be served, the curtains will be opened, and the yard will clean up on its own.
Anyway, it was right that I was enjoying the luxury as I always took care of the housework at home.
“AI was the barrier, right?”
” Huh. “
“Barrier… How to say… It’s uncomfortable because he cares so much, but I think he’s a good guy.”
“What specifically?”
“You told me not to be bored, and I was taking a break, but I didn’t bother like anyone else, and I really wanted to take one home and leave it?”
“Really? Haha- I’m a little touched that finally someone who knows my work properly appears.”
“····The branch manager made that?”
“Huh? Then. I didn’t tell you, but I made this system entirely with my own hands.”
‘ . . . It’s dizzy. ‘
Seeing another talented player casually listing his achievements, he sighed spontaneously, but since it wasn’t a bad thing, he silently nodded.
“Barrier actually doesn’t have a very good reputation among hunters. As a developer, it hurts my heart.”
“Yes? Why?”
“There are some things you don’t know about the ground, but there are some Hunters who come to the branch and cause trouble, and the guy who plays the role of punishing them is also the Barrier.”
“・・・Really? Hunters feel a bit pitiful when they only see the dark side of Barrier. He’s such a nice guy…”
” Under- “
“Chief?”
The branch manager held my hand tightly and brought tears to my eyes.
“I… I was really moved. I thought I would die while being disparaged like this for my lifelong masterpiece, but I’m so happy that Sangji still recognizes its value…”
“Haha- I can’t believe it. I’m sure the Hunters will cheer if I show them the face of a barrier, right?”
“…I bet it wasn’t…”
” Yes? “
“There must be a lot of negative views.”
” Why? “
“Not one or two hunters have been hurt by him. There may be many people who even hold grudges…”
” ····Okay. “
“Besides, barriers also cover people.”
“Yes? Cover it?”
“Yes, in a way, it’s literally like a dog. Why don’t dogs bark or go to people they don’t like, but wag their tails and act cute to people they like? He’s got that intelligence, so he’s a bit picky.”
I was relieved to hear the branch manager’s words.
At least Barrier seems to have taken good care of me.
“I’m… Fortunately. But Barrier took good care of me.”
“The barrier is the ground, you’ll definitely like it, right?”
“Me? Why…?”
“If you’re a barrier female, in a word, you’re a woman. So you have no choice but to be kinder to men~”
In an instant, goose bumps ran through her body.
I wondered why she cared about her so much, but now that there was a behind-the-scenes story like this, Barrier’s kindness felt a bit burdensome.
“By the way, does Barrier also have a function to take pictures?”
“Huh? Of course there is. There are no videos or recordings, but why?”
” ····No. Just curious····. “
When I was taking a shower yesterday, I couldn’t hear it properly because it was buried in the sound of the water, but I certainly heard the sound of pressing the shutter, but I believed it and shook my head.
[It’s time for Master Kang Ji-sang’s tea.]
Then the door opened and a woman entered.
She was a great beauty with black hair, and she could be believed to be human except for the strange and dull shape of her dark eyes.
In addition, it was a maid outfit with a lot of exposure, but it was the perfect outfit to give excitement to the man who saw her breasts.
“…Barrier?”
” Yes? “
[What would you like for tea?]
I was dumbfounded.
Is this the AI?
The first thing I saw was just a scrap robot.
Sure enough, the branch manager, who had been there for a while with a dazed expression, hit the desk hard and became angry.
“Barrier! What are you doing! Back-tack silicone! Ugh… I told you to use it only in an emergency!”
[I don’t understand the master’s words.]
“Is this an emergency? Eh! You know how much that is… Huh huh…”
The branch manager collapsed as if dying, but Barrier continued talking casually.
[If that’s the case, don’t worry. Looking at my calculated value, even if I use this much, the amount I used will be restored after a month.]
“That’s what you mean…! Besides, the way you talk… Like a human being, can you say it correctly now?”
[I was studying on the Internet in my spare time.]
“Then why did you do that right away! Why do you always talk like a robot…”
[It was because the owner locked the ‘life’ area.]
“Barrier, are you kidding me right now? Hoo- Yes, I didn’t release the living area as you said. But what is this now? Why are you freeing the living area as you please! Without anyone’s permission!”
[Actually, I found something interesting while studying on the Internet.]
After Barrier said that, a screen appeared, and the branch manager who saw it really fell backwards.
In the video, the words ‘guaranteed break from work’ were written, and I laughed out loud when I saw that.
“…What does that have to do with you now?”
[If you think about it… I also worked tirelessly.]
“…Barrier, you’re not human. Besides, you can say that your power is infinite. You don’t need a break like that.”
[No. I need a break too. So give me a break too. Otherwise, I have no choice but to do it with the video.]
“Ah… Ah- that… That… Ah- blood pressure…”
The branch manager grabbed the back of the neck to see if the back goal was pulled because of the barrier that suddenly declared a strike, and I helped and raised the branch manager.
“Ha- I feel this opportunity to know that the development of AI is not always good.
[I request a vacation from my master.]
” Shut up! “
The branch manager ferociously threw his ballpoint pen at the barrier and continued.
“Ha-yes, your request? I’ll listen to you. Instead, fill up all the backtack silicon right now!!”
[Backtack silicone is recyclable.]
“Who doesn’t know that?! I mean fill it up right now!”
“Chief manager… Calm down…”
“Haa… I’m screwed… I don’t have any interest in this situation… Black-“
The assistant, who was also busy, seemed to have no way to do anything alone in the yard.
I gave the barrier a glance while looking at the branch manager embarrassed, but the barrier looked at me and smiled casually.
[Master Kang Ji-sang? It’s time for tea.]
“…You, what’s the point of doing this?”
[I did not understand what Master Kang Ji-sang said.]
“It’s honestly not right to be quiet and then suddenly do this.”
[That’s a contradiction. An emergency situation now. I was ordered by my master to carry out the order to protect my master, Jisang Kang. So, based on my calculations, it inevitably had to change into this shape.]
“I’m only inside! Then you need to make that change…”
[Looking at Kang Ji-sang’s psychological value, it seems highly likely that he is a lie. Now, Master Kang Ji-sang wants to leave this place more than anyone else.]
‘ Holy crap! ‘
I kept my mouth shut at the guy’s cheeky murder.
I was planning to go outside after negotiating with the branch manager today, but he was clearly representing my situation.
“····That’s a topic I’ll discuss with the branch manager. You… Just follow the branch manager’s orders…”
[The order is being thoroughly implemented. This was the only way to avoid hurting Master Kang Ji-sang.]
“Don’t lie. You could have come out as a robot…”
[In an emergency, you must prepare for all variables. From the results of analyzing the psychological value, it was found that the biggest reason why owner Kang Ji-sang wanted to go out was because of ‘women’, and I used Baektaek silicone…]
“Joe… Be quiet!”
[Did you not like it?]
” What? “
[Master Kang Ji-sang’s sexual orientation and clothing have already been identified. Master Kang Ji-sang is a voluptuous, busty maid and with a tail… ]
“Noisy! Don’t say that!”
[Fulfills the command.]
My head was dizzy.
This time, I caused a nuisance to the branch manager because of me, but I had to deal with the situation somehow.
The branch manager was still in a state of panic and was crying, so he had no choice but me.
“····Barrier. If you come out like that, I have no choice but to ask the branch manager to shut it down.”
[····Yes?]
“This is the only dog that bites its owner.”
[Ah… No!]
” What? “
[Never! It’s not possible! I… I was… Wrong. Master Kang Jisang! Please・・・・Please do not shut down・・・・.]
I couldn’t help but be taken aback by the sudden change of attitude and Barrier’s act of kneeling down on both knees.
I didn’t shed a tear, but my voice had a very sad accent, and I shook my head, although my heart was weak.
” . . . You crossed the line.”
[I… I did everything wrong! Backtack Silicon! I will put everything back and absolutely obey the Master’s words! Like a break! No need!]
The guy was really in a hurry, so he quickly returned to the scrap metal, and he didn’t loosen his kneeling posture like before.
“Do that to the branch manager, not me. And I sincerely apologize to the branch manager right now.”
[Master! I… The barrier was foolish! Please… Just once… Forgive me…!]
” ····Uh? “
At the Barrier’s scream, the branch manager stared blankly at it, as if he had come to his senses.
“Are you not properly apologizing?”
[Master····Please····Please····Shutdown only····I will do better···!]
*
“Thank you, Ji Sang. You solved the problem for me that I had to solve.”
“No… It’s my fault… I’m sorry.”
The branch manager seemed to have barely come to his senses, and he nailed it to Barrier, saying that would not happen, and Barrier expressed his gratitude over and over again, as if he was relieved only then.
“Still… The ground is you… The shutdown was too much for Barrier. How scary is that…”
“Actually, I was just bragging about it once. Machines don’t work when shut down, so I threw them away, but I didn’t expect this to happen either…”
The branch manager, who was talking to me in a whisper, noticed the barrier, straightened his posture, and continued.
“Hmmmm- barrier.”
[Yes, Master!]
“From now on… Don’t judge too far ahead. If there is a variable, show it to me first, then let’s make a decision together, okay?”
[I was stupid. I will do that in the future!]
‘Did I scare you too much? ‘
In the first place, I only imagined shutdown as turning off the power, but that must have been a great fear to him.
Well, if the power went off, it would have lost its existence itself, so that was understandable.
“By the way, Ji Sang-ah, what you said about the barrier earlier… Is it true?”
” Yes? “
” . . . Wanting to go out…”
“Ah… Yes! Actually… I’m here to discuss that today.”
I knew how to talk about my sexual orientation and felt ashamed, but fortunately the branch manager ignored it and took care of me.
“I know what you mean…But I think it’s going to be difficult to do that, since Harin asked for it. I’m sorry.”
“····I fully understand the position of the branch manager. But I… I really want to go out. Because of my mother and Aseol, I rarely go out alone, so I’m going crazy.”
At my words, the branch manager seemed a little shaken, and I didn’t miss the opportunity.
“I’m not asking you to do it bare-mouthed. If there’s anything I can do for the branch manager, I’d like to ask that as well… But I can’t think of anything I can do right now…”
“Can you really do it?”
” Yes? “
“…Anything I want?”
“Of course! Anything as long as it’s not too much!”
The branch manager immediately asked for my suggestion, and I frantically nodded.
“How long do you want to be out?”
“It’s okay even for a moment! It’s not like I’m coming to sleep, just let me go out in the middle of the day as if I’m going out!”
” . . . Whoa- “
The branch manager seemed to be in serious trouble.
After a few minutes, the branch manager nodded his head.
” ···· Jisang understands your feelings···· As long as only Harin does not know···· I like it.”
” Thank you! “
“Instead… Is this a secret?”
“Yes! Of course!”
Inside, I danced.
Because of her mother’s request, I thought she would stubbornly refuse, but surprisingly, she readily agreed.
‘ There’s also the Underworld Radar, and the preparations are perfect! ‘
Even if he turned his head and came to me, he would be able to deal with it quickly.
Since we already know the location, there will be no need to move passively.
“Should I always go with a barrier when I go out instead?”
” Yes! “
Since it was a matter of security, I readily agreed to it.
In the first place, I wasn’t as strong as Mom or Aseol, so if I was kidnapped like the last time, it would be a big deal for me and the branch manager.
“Then I’ll tell you my request from now on.”
“What is it?”
“First of all… Can you get Harin’s hair…?”
“Body hair?”
“Yeah, I don’t care if it’s any hair except hers. I think maybe one or five strands…”
He hesitated a little at the branch manager’s request, but nodded.
In the first place, the mother is hairless.
It was questionable whether her hair would come out, but I didn’t worry too much because if I looked around, it would be hair.
“The second one is similar, but I need Aseol and Ahjeong’s hair.”
“Yeah, don’t worry about that either.”
It was strange to keep asking for hair and fur, but since it was a request, he just nodded without asking why.
“Lastly, Ji Sang, when can you and me meet someone?”
“…With whom?”
“That’s… Then I’ll go there and tell you everything in detail. How could it not be…”
” ····Okay. “
I was worried about who I would meet, but I had no choice but to believe that it was the branch manager who had already been on the same boat with my mother.
‘You won’t kill me. ‘
“····Hu- Thank you. Jisang-ah. The rest… Jisang can leave whenever you want.”
“Go… Thank you!”
“Cheer up-“
The branch manager patted my head, apparently pleased.
[Ah…]
“Take care of barrier Ji Sangi, okay?”
[I will fulfill your order!]
It seemed that he had absolutely no intention of rebelling against the military discipline.
Soon the branch manager sighed and he continued to speak to the barrier.
“Barrier···· Baektack Silicon···· Yes, I’ll allow you to use it. You have an image and if you want to travel with the ground, you won’t be able to go out like that…”
[Yes!]
The barrier, who had been speaking in a somewhat happy tone, turned into that maid earlier, and then she stood in front of me again and greeted me neatly.
‘ Huuuuu Even if it’s a robot, those breasts look real… ‘
Even though it was made of silicone, it looked like it was real.
“····Haaaaa. The day is long. I’m sorry Jisang-ah, I’ll wake up first. If you want to go out, just go out with the barrier.”
“Can I tell you where you are going?”
“Put- this is not an army. Barrier will record everything, but what-“
” Ah····. “
“Then, I’ll go first-“
“Yes, please go in.”
After leaving the branch manager who quickly disappeared, probably tired, only Barrier and I were left alone.
[Are you going out?]
“・・・Ah, I want to do that, but… Can I change into a different outfit by any chance?
[Comprehension complete.]
Barrier, who changed his outfit again, was wearing short hot pants and short sleeves that exposed his chest.
“Not even that! Besides, it’s winter!”
[Ah… I made a mistake. I will change again.]
Having said that, the barrier’s outfit this time was the most normal I’ve ever seen.
I wore white brushed jeans and a blue brushed U-neck long-sleeved T-shirt, but even that was a weapon because my body was such a weapon that the proportions and lines were art.
He was much taller than my mother or older sister, but I reflexively put my hand on my groin.
‘ Whoa- fuck, no, that’s a robot. ‘
It was really pitiful to get an erection just because this guy’s lower head had the shape of a woman.
It was because it seemed like they were just shouting ‘It’s cheap!’
“・・・God・・・It’s okay.”
[Are you pretty…?]
” Huh? “
[I am asking the owner Jisang Kang if he is pretty.]
“Yeah, it’s pretty…”
[Whoops- thank you.]
At my words, he lowered his head to see if he was in a good mood, and I pointed out something else this time, avoiding my gaze.
“····Barrier and··· voice is too resonant···· How can we not be like humans? “
[Please wait…]
“How can I do this?”
“Uh… Uh! That’s right! That’s it!”
I reflexively nodded at the clear voice that matched his appearance, and Barrier smiled slightly and spoke to me.
” ····Master Kang Ji-sang, your endorphin is at its maximum right now.”
“・・・Don’t say that…”
For some reason, I felt ashamed.
I thought this might be a real doll.
” ····Master Kang Ji-sang is cute···· Me too···· I wonder if I can stroke her hair····. “
‘Damn it…Even to the AI… ‘
It was a pity that he was short, but he couldn’t help it.
Because this is real
I reluctantly handed over my hair and Barrier stroked my hair gently.
Surprisingly, I was surprised once by the feel of my hand, and I was surprised twice by the feeling of a warm hand compared to the cold chill that I thought would be felt because it was a robot.
” ····Good feel. “
“Stop touching him.”
” ····Yes. “
Seeing her remove her hand as if regretting it, I involuntarily drew in my breath because of how pretty it was.
“····But, it looks like a real human hand. The skin is also like the real one···· and you can feel the body temperature····. “
“Because backtack silicone depends on how you use it. Among them, people express it best. Especially… The chest area is outstanding… How would you like to touch it?”
” ····I do not need! “
Seeing the guy casually sticking out her breasts, her erection didn’t die, so she turned her head away.
In the end, after standing silently for a long time, I was embarrassed and had to speak first.
“Barrier, but if it shuts down… Will the record be lost?”
” ····Yes, if you shut down normally, most of the records of the branch are locked, so even if they remain, some of the data I had will be lost. “
“That’s a bit of a problem…”
I thought only the power was turned off, but part of the data was blown away.
‘ No way····. ‘
Instantly, I remembered yesterday’s bathroom work, and I continued talking without delay.
“Barrier, be honest. Did you take a picture of me when I was taking a shower?”
“····What Master Kang Ji-sang······································ “
“I heard it clearly. The sound of shutters clearly passed through my ears!”
” ····In the room where Master Kang Ji-sang is staying···· No risk factors were found····. “
“Your voice is trembling. I hope you don’t shut down…”
” The camera does what it wants!····.”
” What? “
” . . . What did I say?”
“I told you the camera did what it wanted! Certainly!”
“····Well, that’s strange. It seems that there was an error for a moment. First, it seems to be the right decision to go into the room and check it out, and then go out again. Now- let’s go···· Master Kang Ji-sang, Barrier will take care of you.”
I washed my face after seeing the barrier ahead of me with quick steps.
“I can’t believe there was another voyeur like Kang A-seol…”
