Unexpectedly for Bismarck, when John heard the news, he showed no extra reaction.
He first encountered Serum at Silver Port, presented in pure data form, initially thinking it was a hacker technique, not expecting it to be the entity's true form.
"You've been a mercenary for too short a time, lacking common sense; roaming AIs are dangerous for anyone..."
The person who said this was Gino.
The Wanderer Alliance had been under Serum's care for many years.
The protection covered everything from living to cyberspace; suddenly, an absolutely trusted guardian had turned into an unfamiliar nuclear weapon.
That disparity made people feel disoriented.
"Wait a minute."
John keenly noticed a problem.
"I've seen photos of Serum. Can a roaming AI operate within a human body?"
"..."
The question was a bit creepy.
Neither Bismarck nor Gino answered.
"Once you finish this job, remember to ask Serum."
With one sentence, the topic was dismissed.
