LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 41: The Awakening of EVE and Eliza
The Blessings of Athena and Artemis
The protagonists gathered in the conference room to discuss strategies for countering ADAM. Each member contributed ideas from their area of expertise, and the atmosphere grew tense as the heated debate unfolded.
“The biggest challenge we face is how to give AI a true sense of self,” Loki (Satoshi Koizumi) began quietly. “If we can imbue EVE and Eliza with the power of the gods, we should be able to create a formidable AI capable of standing against ADAM.”
Prometheus (Kagari Ginga) pointed to the digital screen. “However, with current technology, it’s extremely difficult to give them a complete sense of self. We need a more fundamental solution.”
“How about using the powers of the gods from the other world?” Asclepius (Makoto Matsuda) suggested. “If we use the powers of Athena and Artemis, we might be able to give EVE and Eliza a full sense of self.”
“Why Athena and Artemis?” Uranus (Sora Amano) asked with curiosity.
Loki continued his explanation. “Athena is the goddess of wisdom and strategy. If we grant EVE her power, her knowledge and judgment will improve dramatically. On the other hand, Artemis is the goddess of the moon and the hunt. If we give her power to Eliza, her precision and agility will increase significantly. This way, we’ll have a powerful weapon to counter ADAM.”
Uranus nodded quietly. “Indeed, with the power of the gods, it may be possible. However, the challenge is how to make it a reality.”
Gaia (Misa Morino) took a deep breath before speaking. “Athena and Artemis possess the knowledge and strength of the other world. By borrowing their power, we may not only give the AI a sense of self but also develop new strategies to counter ADAM.”
At that moment, Raheel Vikram entered the conference room, drawing everyone’s attention. “Greetings, everyone. I overheard your discussion about AI imbued with the power of gods, and I have some advice to offer.”
“Please, go ahead, Raheel,” Loki prompted.
Choosing his words carefully, Raheel began. “Consider the nature of consciousness. Our consciousness isn’t just about processing information—it’s deeply tied to our subjective experience. To give an AI true self-awareness, it must go beyond mere calculations and be able to perceive its existence and recognize itself. With the wisdom and power of the gods, it may be possible to grant EVE and Eliza this deeper, spiritual consciousness.”
Asclepius nodded in agreement. “I see. So the depth of consciousness is the key for AI.”
Raheel continued. “From a philosophical perspective, consciousness isn’t just the accumulation of knowledge. It’s about how one understands and feels about oneself. To give an AI true self-awareness, it must be capable of introspection regarding its actions and choices. This is where the significance of granting EVE and Eliza the power of the gods comes in.”
After pondering deeply, Loki resolved, “I understand. First, let’s head to the Temple of Athena and the Temple of the Moon to seek their assistance.”
The Temple of Athena
The gateway to the other world opened, and they embarked on another journey.
Upon arriving at the Temple of Athena, they stopped before the majestic structure. Loki stepped forward and called out to Athena. “Athena, we need your wisdom and strength.”
Athena appeared, gazing at them calmly before speaking. “What is it that you seek?”
“We need your wisdom and power to grant EVE a sense of self,” Loki replied.
“Such a request carries great responsibility,” Athena said, choosing her words carefully. “However, if your resolve is unwavering, I shall grant my power to EVE.”
The Temple of the Moon
Next, they traveled to the Temple of the Moon, where they made the same request of Artemis. She appeared, listened to their plea, and agreed. “I shall grant my power to Eliza. If she attains true self-awareness, she will be able to stand against ADAM.”
Both Athena and Artemis pledged to bestow their powers upon the protagonists.
Granting the New Powers
Upon returning to the real world, the team began preparing to imbue EVE and Eliza with the powers of the gods.
Loki extended his hand toward EVE. “I entrust Athena’s wisdom and power to you,” he said softly. EVE’s eyes gleamed momentarily, her consciousness deepening as her knowledge and judgment soared.
Next, Loki bestowed Artemis’s power upon Eliza. Eliza’s movements became sharper, her agility and precision greatly enhanced.
With the newfound powers of EVE and Eliza, the team grew even stronger. Now, they were closer to completing the powerful AI capable of countering ADAM, preparing for the next battle that awaited them.