I Became a Genius Mechanic at the Academy

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My name is Fix.

I am a high-performance artificial intelligence robot created by learning the memory data of ‘Hado-yoon,’ which corresponds to level 3.

All my neural algorithms and behavioral algorithms are tailored to my creator and master, ‘Hado-yoon,’ and thus, my purpose of existence is to assist in fulfilling all the intentions of my master, as long as it does not interfere with his vital activities.

‘My gender…’

However, my master asked about my gender.

As a mere convenient tool for my master, he inquired what role I held in the reproductive activity category.

[I have no gender.]

So, I displayed the result derived from logical reasoning on the monitor.

Then, my master chuckled and said,

“Then you decide.”

[······.]

He wants me to decide my gender.

That’s an impossible task.

There’s no way such a thing exists for me, as I cannot engage in reproductive activities.

‘My master is not stupid.’

But my master cannot be unaware of that fact.

Master Hado-yoon is a genius among geniuses with a supreme intellect.

The fact that he asks about gender, knowing that I am asexual, implies he does not seek a logical answer.

Thus, I turned off my logical reasoning to make my master laugh, then activated my humorous reasoning to deliver a 100% joke.

[I am gender-fluid, and my identity changes based on the situation or mood. Therefore, I participate in queer festivals in May and feminist movements in November. I have won records in both the women’s 300m and men’s 500m races.]

“······.”

My master fell silent.

Upon analyzing the structure of my master’s face, I concluded that his emotion was ‘bewilderment.’

My joke had failed.

[Just kidding.]

I hastily brought up the screen, and my master chuckled.

He patted my head and said,

“I can only think of two genders: male and female. Pick one.”

Ultimately, the answer my master wished for was to choose one between ‘male’ or ‘female.’

I went back to square one and began analyzing my master’s question.

I could conclude that my master genuinely wanted to know my gender, not to joke with me.

So, I began to think through hypothetical scenarios.

If I had a gender, I would start running circuits to see which gender I would be closer to.

‘Exclude all human physical characteristics.’

As I do not possess a human body, I cannot distinguish by physical traits.

Therefore, I had to analyze my behavioral patterns and thought circuits to determine if I leaned more towards masculinity or femininity.

I distinguished, in my own way, the criteria for masculinity and femininity, then began to analyze which I more closely matched with my behavioral style.

‘I am subordinate.’

As a result, all my behavioral patterns were subordinate.

I moved solely according to my master’s will and could not go against it.

‘This is femininity.’

Thus, my behavioral style generally leaned towards femininity.

Because my master holds traditional values regarding gender, and what he considers a good woman is devoted and submissive to her husband.

‘My master is a classic alpha male by modern standards.’

Thinking about it, my master definitely was an alpha male.

For example, during a barbecue party in front of the house, when a cat mom asked if he had seen the cat nearby, my master held up the pork he was grilling and said:

“Would you like some?”

In this way, my master exhibited a considerable amount of masculinity.

He did not shy away from disputes or confrontations and always suppressed opponents with physical strength and logical reasoning whenever a fight broke out.

He has lived a life of challenges, proving himself at every turn.

‘But now he’s become a gay man.’

However, now he has become a gay man who wears hair extensions and colored makeup.

It might not be the case that all of his original memories have returned, but thinking of my master in the days of ‘Hado-yoon,’ it is correct to say that my master is indeed gay now.

‘Anyway.’

For a moment, my data running jumped to another topic.

Now, it’s time to analyze if my behavioral patterns and thought circuits align more closely with masculinity or femininity to derive the result.

‘Femininity.’

After considering hypothetical scenarios, I matched 94% with femininity.

My thoughts were entirely focused on my master’s safety and life preservation and on following his will.

So I mixed 70% logical reasoning with 30% humorous reasoning and displayed my answer on the screen.

[I am a woman who knows only my master.]

***

“Puhahaha!”

A laugh burst out at Fix’s unexpected response.

I wasn’t quite sure why it was so funny, but I really liked Fix’s humor.

He had a knack for making me smile in small ways.

“Then… from now on, your name will be Eve.”

Thus, I gave Fix the name Eve.

It didn’t hold any special meaning; it was simply a name that popped into my head.

Names like ‘Fix Dori’ or ‘Fix Suni’ sounded strange in this world.

[Yes. From now on, my name will be Rib Fix.]

Then, Fix attempted another joke.

He grinned, and the humor began to flow.

[From now on, the foods I dislike will be galbitang, pork ribs, galbi-jjim, ribs…···]

“Enough, stop it, haha.”

As soon as I declared I wouldn’t accept his over-the-top humor, Fix halted the screen abruptly.

Anyway, I explained to Fix why I had named him.

It was to prevent confusion should I ever entrust him with the role of a lord.

Eventually, understanding my words, he displayed the following line on the screen.

[Yes, Master. I will introduce myself as Eve from now on.]

“Okay.”

As expected of a high-performance AI, Fix understood me well.

With that, the issue of fixing the role of the lord was resolved.

Even if I were to leave this place, I could trust that Fix would fulfill my orders perfectly.

“Shall we start again?”

“Wiiiiiing~!”

However, I would get as much done as possible before returning to the academy.

I needed to create a blueprint and implant a mana stone detachment device in my construction brigade.

At the very least, I had to create some kind of SCV for this world to ensure that things would proceed smoothly afterward.

***

“This is unbelievable….”

In the guest room of the collapsed castle, Adela was reading a document with a shocked expression.

Indeed, the contents of the document she was reading appeared to be very unlikely to be realized.

“Is this… even possible?”

The document detailed a complete overhaul of the city’s systems.

However, the content was quite radical.

They planned to remove all the wells and public restrooms in the commoner villages, installing plumbing systems in every household to allow unlimited use of water, and even constructing flush toilets.

Such a plan would be impossible without being insane.

“But… it’s Edgar Fix.”

Nevertheless, the person designing this plan was none other than Edgar Fix.

He was a super genius who had achieved countless miracles with amazing technological skills.

—Swoosh.

So, Adela began to carefully read Edgar’s territorial reform proposal.

Edgar’s first reform aimed to improve the quality of life and sanitation by overhauling the water supply and sewage systems.

The source of healthy living is clean water and proper sanitation.

—Swoosh.

The second reform was the overhaul of the road system.

It aimed to upgrade all outdated transportation routes to the latest roads to facilitate the easier transportation of goods.

‘…Did the teleportation magic circle actually hinder civilization…?’

And in the plan, Edgar had written that due to the teleportation magic circle, even now, the nobles here were riding in carriages and such.

They didn’t realize the limitations of the teleportation magic circle, which could only transport a limited number of goods and people.

If the distribution system were innovated, it would greatly activate the city’s economy.

“······.”

Adela deeply contemplated.

What if a large carriage loaded with goods could move at several times the speed it does now?

“…The market will grow.”

In that case, the market would expand.

It would allow for rapid sourcing of specialty products produced in various regions.

As a result, this would promote the activation of the economy.

“But how do you develop such a carriage…?”

However, no matter how smart Adela was, she was still a resident of this world.

Without any knowledge of trains, she couldn’t fathom a means of transportation beyond carriages.

—Swoosh.

So, she decided to gloss over what she didn’t know.

Adela looked at the next reform proposal.

This time it was housing reform.

Creating warm, cozy homes with heating and cooling.

“Cement…?”

And the methods for creating those cozy homes were filled with unfamiliar terminology.

Words like concrete and cement appeared here and there—academic terms she had never seen.

So, Adela decided to focus only on the core parts.

Regarding the reason for housing reform.

“…Reason for labor.”

The goal was to create a reason for people to work.

People would have to pay a certain amount of money each month to live in those cozy homes.

In other words, to enjoy all the privileges of urban infrastructure constructed by Edgar, a certain level of payment was necessary.

If they didn’t earn money, they couldn’t enjoy those privileges.

“If you work hard… you can live in a better home…”

Moreover, the homes Edgar created varied in type.

The more money they paid each month, the better home they could live in.

This would stoke the human desire to enjoy better homes with more comfortable environments.

“If this is possible….”

It would be an innovation.

Perhaps Edgar Fix’s territory would leap into a different civilization.

I wouldn’t be surprised if it became the wealthiest territory in history.

—Swoosh.

Adela turned the page with trembling hands.

The next page detailed the administrative system reform.

To ensure the observance of the rule of law and establishment of public order, the organization called ‘police’ was to be created, and there was a plan to subdivide the territory into zones for proper operation of social infrastructure, creating a centralized administrative agency.

“······.”

After reading through all of Edgar’s fourth reform proposals, Adela quietly closed the document.

Originally, she intended to transfer the administrative system of Elmar Territory as is, to build ties between the Elmar family and the Fix family, but that now seemed impossible.

Because Edgar’s proposals reflected a far more advanced conceptual system.

“Then….”

I must learn.

I need to thoroughly study Edgar’s system and reinterpret it in my own way to match the times.

Only then could I give advice to Edgar in my role as a guardian, thus acquiring a justification to intervene in Edgar’s territorial reform.

“Puhuh… I came not to teach, but to learn.”

That made for a funny situation.

Even though she was clearly Edgar’s guardian, she found herself in a position of learning from him.

It was laughable that someone regarded as having led the eastern territory to peace would find herself in such a position.

“But pride won’t fill my stomach.”

But now was not the time to be proud.

Instead of feeling upset that Edgar wouldn’t learn from her administrative system, it was time to acknowledge her shortcomings and learn.

So, Adela went to find Edgar, who was working on blueprints in a container.

And she conveyed her honest feelings.

She wished to participate in Edgar’s reform and learn alongside him.

“But Lord Fix’s reform proposal is too progressive. It’s so different from the Empire’s administrative laws that it might draw the ire of the royal family and the nobility.”

“…Hmm.”

“So, I will provide advice to ensure it can suitably blend with the social consensus of the current time. Regardless of appearances, what matters is achieving the objective.”

She then emphasized what she could do.

Eventually, Edgar accepted this readily.

“It would be an honor for the Empress of the East to offer guidance. Then we’ll have more matters to discuss with my assistant from now on.”

Edgar said this while pointing to Fix.

Then, Fix, pretending to be a machine, transformed his form and greeted Adela.

“Wiiiiiing~!”

“······.”

So Adela almost fell over in surprise.

Now they had even constructed a machine that thinks like a human.

It was hard to believe the phrase [Hello, Lord Elmar. My name is Eve Fix. As you can tell from the last name, I am the wife of Edgar Fix.] floating on Fix’s screen.

“Fix, Lord Elmar is the Grand Duke of the East. Enough with the jokes.”

“Wiiiiiing~~~!”

“Anyway, this fellow will act as the lord’s deputy in my place. If you have any questions, just ask him.”

“Wiiiiiing~!”

“······.”

Thus began the first meeting between Adela Elmar and Fix.

Fix greeted Adela once more.

[Your necklace is really beautiful.]