Chương 326: Fortress of Solitude Pt.III

Automatons were machines created in the likeness of sentient beings. They were mortals’ best attempt at recreating life from scratch. Depending on what they were made for, automatons were stronger, faster, and smarter than humans.

However, there was one factor automatons lacked. And this was emotion. The forceful injection of souls, the insertion of hearts, or the numerous attempts at getting them to bond with others all resulted in failure. No matter what was done, automatons simply lacked emotions.

Yurei, was one such automaton.

However, for the very first time since her inception, Yurei could feel a twinge in her chest. There was a weird bumpiness in her stomach, and her skin tingled. It unlocked something from the past of the soul inhabiting the automaton. A feeling that was primal to all living souls.

For the very first time, Yurei felt what she could only describe as insurmountable fear.