Chapter 131. Into the Unknown

All the participants lined up and walked in unison while the Troys stood guard along the road. More participants arrived and quickly joined the formation. From a distance, Red spotted Ursula approaching, holding Kit, who was curled up in the robot's embrace.

Ursula quickly descended into a more open space and walked toward Red. The crowd split up, giving Ursula a clear path.

"Troy burst into the workshop and forced Kit outside," Ursula said.

Red was startled. "You didn't attack them, did you?"

"No, Red," Ursula replied flatly.

"Good," Red nodded.

"But I did crush one of them."

"What?"

"They acted violently against Kit; pushed her instead of asking nicely. And as a protocol, Troys aren't supposed to harm humans unless they use a weapon," Ursula explained. "The AI can't sue me. It was self-defense."

"Geez, Ursula."

Even though Ursula considered it self-defense, she still put Kit in danger. Fortunately, the group