World Domination through Planet Development - Chapter 3
Only Noblemtl
Episode 3. You, Be My User
You even read my thoughts just now.
But no words of protest came out.
Because this literally falls into the category of UFOs.
If I protest against something with unknown powers, will my powerless opinion have any chance of being reflected?
Of course, I don’t know if that’s actually the case or not, but at least from what I can see right now, it’s clear that there’s nothing we can do.
What should I do?
Should I report it…?
No, that’s even more stupid.
To be honest, I don’t know what this is, but isn’t this an opportunity?
There’s a reason why there’s a cliché in movies about someone getting their hands on an alien object and trying to do something about it on their own.
Isn’t it a shame to hand over something that came into my hands to someone else without any benefit?
Miss… But when I see those kids, it always seems like the ending isn’t so good in the movies… .
Jungwoo quickly thought about it and glanced at the planetary development kit.
I’m sure he must have read my impure thoughts even for a moment, but he doesn’t say anything.
“Ahem… If possible, can we go inside the house first?”
After I decided what to do, I started to care about my surroundings.
Because it is a rooftop, it is almost a blind spot, but it creates a view that is sufficient for viewing from other houses.
It’s dark at night so you won’t be able to see very well, but it won’t hurt to be careful.
Wheeing.
Fortunately, the Planet Development Kit heard Jungwoo’s words and began to move on its own, going inside the house.
“Hey. Watch out for that hair. No, is that the right part for a hair?”
Because it was nearly 2m tall, I wondered if it would be able to fit through the narrow door, but it adjusted its shape and entered the house.
That’s amazing.
Jungwoo, who had finally dragged the planet thing into the house, collapsed on the sofa.
“Before I register as a user or something, I have a few questions.”
[Yes, go ahead.]
“Why are you quitting?”
Why on earth did it fall on me?
Actually, it’s not that important at this point in time. It’s probably just a coincidence or something.
But I’m still curious.
[It’s not exactly a coincidence. The place I’ve landed is the fastest point for resource development on this planet. Of course, there’s no significant difference within a 10km radius, so it’s partly a coincidence.]
This is true. I thought it was a pity that the land didn’t produce a single drop of oil, but it seems like it had some kind of great resource.
“I see. Then, what I’m really curious about is, why do we need to register as users?”
[User registration is a procedure required for users to use the Planet Development Kit.]
“No, you understood what I was saying. You even read my thoughts. What I mean is, you can just develop resources and do it on your own without users, right? So it doesn’t seem like you lack the intelligence to the point where you can’t do that?”
I’m not stupid.
What? A user? If aliens suddenly invaded and asked for permission to develop resources, would you believe that?
Of course, this is my opinion from an extremely human standpoint.
Because aliens can be so endlessly kind.
They may be so rich and satisfied with everything that they cannot even think of hitting someone on the back of the head or taking anything away from them.
But even so, the concept of a user itself was not convincing. Should I say whether there was a need for such a system?
Just because you’re not going to take it away doesn’t mean you need it.
[I am a 3rd level intelligence. According to the company rules, 3rd level intelligences are restricted from making decisions on their own without the help of a higher level intelligence.]
“A 3rd class intelligence…?”
Three classes? Class system? Is it some kind of slave-like concept? Or maybe artificial intelligence?
“So if I become a user, will I become one of your upper class?”
[Temporary users are already classified as level 2 intelligences even if they do not become users. Of course, even if that is the case, if you do not become a user, you do not have the authority to decide on the use of the Planetary Development Kit.]
I’m second class? I’m just an Earthling?
“So then what is the third-level intelligence?”
[Third-level intelligences are intelligences created by first-level intelligences.]
Oh, what is it? Is it just something similar to artificial intelligence?
Then why wasn’t the decision-making power given?
Is this because they are afraid that the AI might revolt?
[No, we, the third-tier intelligences, were created by the first-tier intelligences and are perfectly designed. However, we are not natural creatures and therefore should not have the power of decision.]
I think I heard something extremely dangerous.
“Is that… some kind of sense of superiority?”
[No. What is created should not naturally have the right to decide anything.]
Hey, that’s what people usually call a sense of chosenness.
And what is that… discriminatory remark?
This is something that should not be said in this day and age.
[No, this is natural and should be so.]
Oh, yes… .
I’m starting to get a little curious about what these so-called first-class intelligences are.
“No, but then wouldn’t those so-called first-class intelligent beings be able to become users and develop planets?”
[They are not beings that reside in the material world. Also, the number of galaxies developed in the dimension universe that this Earth currently belongs to is about 2.8 billion, and the first-class intelligences that maintain 49 entities do not want to worry about it.]
2.8 billion galaxies…? There are 49 Level 1 intelligent beings?
There’s something about the numbers that makes me feel incredibly disconnected. What are 2.8 billion galaxies and 49 first-class intelligences?
So 49 people rule over 2.8 billion galaxies? That’s totally godlike.
[They are not gods. And there are 2.8 billion galaxies in this dimension, so many more dimensions are within their influence.]
“No, we call that a god… Anyway, that’s not the point. There are 2.8 billion galaxies in this universe, and they rule over even more universes.”
[The word dominate is not appropriate. They simply provide very weak technology to several second-tier intelligences and receive various resources in return.]
“Yes. Well, that’s true. So, what I’m saying is that it’s too much for 49 people to manage that many universes, so they send out a proxy.”
[It’s not that hard, but they have a lot more things they want to do.]
What do you want to do? You talk like you have some kind of hobby. How busy are you?
[Isolating thoughts, growing larger with resources supplied from multiple universes, etc.]
Oh… So that’s what you do.
What the heck?
“I guess you’re gaining weight by eating resources.”
[They are intelligent beings born in higher dimensions and their actions should not be understood within the categories of this material world.]
“Well, there must be a huge amount of resources pouring out from that vast space, but it would be a tight time for 49 people to eat them.”
[… … .]
“But what exactly are these resources? Am I possibly selling off some extremely important resource for the future? I feel a bit burdened by the thought of becoming a traitor… no, a traitor.”
[That will not happen. The resources they take are not from the material world. There has never been a case where a Tier 2 intelligence directly recognized the existence of these resources.]
I have never found it… .
I don’t think they’re denying the possibility itself… but I guess that means the probability is practically close to 0.
Yeah, what can I do in a situation like this if I don’t believe this?
Even if you can’t eat it, it’s still delicious.
“Okay. Since my brain is already under control and I don’t seem to have a choice, let’s try being that user.”