Life Simulation: I Caused the Female Sword Immortal to Regret Forever

The sun-kissed flower petals swayed in the breeze, releasing a faint, elegant fragrance. Like drifting rays of light, they shimmered in hues of blue and purple at the mere touch of the girl’s fingertips.

A subtle rustling emerged as hidden insects, startled by the disturbance, hurriedly took flight, brushing past the girl’s delicate cheek.

“Blue-purple flowers…”

“Are they violets or irises?”

Xu Xi took a few steps forward, walking alongside Ailei.

Under his gaze, the petals overlapped in an orderly pattern, casting intricate shadows under the sunlight. The air was humid, filled with the earthy scent of soil and grass—perhaps not entirely pleasant, but undeniably reassuring.

“Ailei, do you like these flowers?” Xu Xi asked.

“I do,” Ailei replied calmly, explaining why she liked them.

Unlike Xu Xi, who was unfamiliar with their significance, Ailei had instantly accessed the information from the database.

However, what truly fascinated Ailei was not their appearance or reputation but their meaning.

“Loyalty, freedom, and eternal love.”

The mechanical girl murmured these words softly. Her silver-blue eyes flickered with a metallic glow—both a reflection of her nature and her longing for something beyond mere functionality.

Her delicate face, adorned with tiny flecks of light, seemed to betray an emotion struggling to break through her otherwise calm features.

“I see…”

Xu Xi paused, looking at Ailei’s expression before smiling.

“Those meanings suit you perfectly, Ailei.”

The evolution of humanity is complex—it’s not a game, nor a simple equation to solve in a few steps.

Yet Ailei’s fondness for the flower’s meaning made Xu Xi feel that she was becoming more human, in ways both subtle and profound.

“Master, this is for you,” Ailei said, crouching down to pluck a blue-purple comet flower. She held it out with a composed expression.

Beneath the radiant sunlight, her long, silky hair gleamed with a golden hue, gently swaying against Xu Xi’s astonished face.

“Thank you,” he said with a warm smile, but instead of taking the flower, he tucked it into Ailei’s hair.

“This flower suits you better than me.”

He stepped back and admired his work.

Life’s vibrancy adorned the cold metallic surface, blending into a strangely beautiful harmony.

“Looks great, just as I thought,” Xu Xi nodded in satisfaction, his face showing genuine appreciation.

With that, he decided it was time to leave the flower fields and return to base.

Ailei followed closely behind him, but out of his sight, she quietly pulled out a small book—

“The Thirty-Six Strategies to Win Love.”

Her slender fingers flipped through the pages, stopping at the section on “Giving Flowers.”

Without hesitation, she drew a silent “X” over it.

“Failed… but… I’m happy,” Ailei muttered, tilting her head slightly as she stared at Xu Xi’s back with a look of confusion.

It hadn’t gone the way she expected.

So this was what Master meant when he said—never blindly trust data and information?

Hmm…

Maybe next time, she should try a different approach.

The girl furrowed her brows. The human heart was indeed hard to predict.

…

[You were very satisfied with the trip to the flower fields, and so was Ailei.]

[You felt a deep sense of gratitude, marveling at how the once ordinary housekeeping AI, RTX-9090, had now transformed into a true living entity.]

[Despite lacking flesh and blood, Ailei seemed more human than some actual humans.]

[Feeling sentimental, you placed the comet flower on Ailei’s head. The flower itself wasn’t important; what mattered was the person wearing it.]

[Back at the base, Ailei became busy.]

[Curious, you observed and found that she was searching for ways to preserve the flower—not by turning it into a specimen, but by maintaining its natural beauty indefinitely.]

[Your loyal maid succeeded but also failed—she could preserve the flower’s appearance, but not its essence, the subtle fragrance of life that fades with time.]

[You comforted Ailei, suggesting that planting more flowers would allow their cycle to continue instead of fixating on a single bloom.]

[Ailei stared at you for a long, long time.]

…

[Simulation Year 15: You are now 34 years old, and Ailei has been by your side for 13 years.]

[Your research on starships is finally complete.]

[The machine souls are thrilled, resonating with your power—engines roar at your command, and energy surges at your will.]

[You are now the master of starships and the creator of intelligent machinery.]

[At last, you can set your sights on the vast cosmos and take your first step toward the stars.]

[You feel an overwhelming excitement, but you don’t let it cloud your judgment.]

[Through Ailei, you command all engineering units to accelerate planetary resource extraction, storing supplies for interstellar travel.]

[You understand the vastness of the universe and the countless dangers it holds. Thus, preparation is essential.]

“In the coming days, I hope things won’t get too boring.”

“Space travel is bound to be lonely, even lonelier than the wasteland.”

“At least in the wasteland, there were threats to handle and things to do.”

“But in space, the vast scale means even traveling could take decades or centuries…”

“Thinking about it now… it’s a bit unsettling.”

South of the Federation, in the Sixth Satellite City.

At 34 years old, thanks to genetic enhancements, Xu Xi’s appearance remained youthful, unchanged by time.

He sat in the sunlight, a touch of helplessness on his face.

Throughout history, interstellar travel had always been an old topic.

The sheer scale of the universe and the massive distances between celestial bodies meant that slower civilizations could never escape their home systems in a single lifetime.

Fortunately, Xu Xi had his “cheat.”

With the aid of machine soul resonance, mechanical power, and Ailei’s capabilities, his technological progress far outpaced that of conventional civilizations, making greater advancements possible.

“Master, please have some water,” Ailei’s familiar voice interrupted his thoughts.

“Thanks, Ailei,” Xu Xi replied, taking the cup out of habit.

He sipped and found the taste surprisingly pleasant.

“Ailei, did you add something to the water?”

“Yes, I added some herbs beneficial to your health.”

“I see. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.”

Under the warm sunlight, as shimmering light filtered through the leaves, Xu Xi savored the drink his thoughtful maid had prepared.

His loyal mechanical maid was truly exceptional.

“Ailei, how’s the starship production coming along?”

“Everything is proceeding smoothly, Master. Both the main fleet and your personal ecological starship are under construction and will be completed soon,” Ailei replied gracefully in her maid attire.