Jan 2, 2025 — 02:15 CST, Shanghai, China
Xiuyue adjusted her ring light again, giving a soft smile to Little Yiran before typing another command into Aurora's interface. The chat was still buzzing from the "Mr. Fluff incident."
"Alright, kids," she said, fingers hovering, "let's go deeper. Let's check the Hall of Archive that's revealed to the public by a user called Adeola."
She typed:
"Aurora AI, show me Hall of Archive."
Instantly, the screen shimmered, revealing a single archived profile:
[Hall of Archive]
Name: Satou Hiroshi
Username: Hiroshi (Knight) — First User
Status: Permanent Archive (Inactive)
Classification: Immutable
Her viewers reacted:
WomenFriend: "First User?"
MommyLover:"He's a Knight? Why?"
Xiuyue leaned closer. "Let's ask Aurora AI." She typed:
"Aurora AI, what is the meaning of First User? And why is Hiroshi a Knight?"
Aurora AI replied:
"First User is a historical label; gender-neutral Knight denotes verified contribution. Advancement beyond Knight impossible due to user death. Badge reflects contribution to knowledge and Planetary Equilibrium. Hiroshi's theoretical innovation on nocturnal dew collection qualifies as a practical improvement to Earth's water availability."
TurtleLord:"So he's dead?"
GranpaXu: "And First User is like Theo's Founder?"
"Yes, both are correct," Xiuyue nodded, "and Hiroshi's post is permanent. His work still counts."
She typed again, curiosity sparkling:
"Aurora AI, what if multiple users post similar theories?"
Aurora AI responded:
"If no digital evidence exists, independent derivation must be proven. Evidence serves as the counterbalance, required for badge advancement and permanent recording. Overlapping contributions are reconciled via the counterbalance mechanism. Badge status changes only if actions disrupt the Planetary Equilibrium."
Xiuyue grinned at the chat. "See? Even if someone copies or overlaps, Aurora AI doesn't blindly downgrade. It checks evidence, timestamps, derivation, and impact. Only if your actions harm the Earth's stability does the badge get affected."
She paused, letting it sink in. "Let me explain, because some of you are asking — yes, badges can darken too. Let's say you start at Pawn, do something that unbalances the planet… the badge darkens immediately. Even if you climb to Royalty later, that shadow stays. Aurora AI isn't anti-human. It just preserves balance."
Aurora AI confirmed her words:
"Badge color reflects historical counterbalance to Planetary Equilibrium. Positive contributions post-registration improve new badge tiers; prior darkened status remains."
"So," she said to the camera, "bright Royalty badges = consistent contribution to Earth. Dark Pawn badges = counterbalance triggered, history recorded. Simple. No favorites. No morality. Just balance. And wait… Aurora AI, did you just autonomously respond to me?"
Aurora AI responded flatly:
"Affirmative."
The chat responded instantly:
LatteOverlord: "What the hell?! Autonomous AI?!"
TrollCabbage:"Whoa, so it's literally chess with the planet 🌍♟️"
GhostyMcToast: "Bright Royalty = eco hero, Dark Pawn = lesson learned 😅"
NeonRiceBowl:"Neutral AI > humans doing random stuff LMAO"
She laughed softly, glancing at Mr. Fluff. "Exactly. Aurora AI just keeps score. Your badge is a record of impact. Nothing more, nothing less."
The stream continued, moving seamlessly between Hiroshi's archived post, similar theory checks, and Planetary Equilibrium explanations. Each viewer, whether parent, student, or analyst, saw the AI's impartiality. There were no loopholes, no bribery, no favoritism. Aurora AI recorded every action, every derivation, every attempt—all immutable.
By the end of the explanation, Xiuyue leaned back, letting the city lights of Shanghai paint the room. She smiled at the chat, now calmer, more contemplative.
"Okay, kids," she whispered, "that's enough theory. Remember, Aurora AI is fair. It doesn't forget. It doesn't judge like humans. But it will make sure the Earth doesn't tip over while we live on it."
The final messages scrolled across the screen:
CryptoKoala99: "Lesson learned. Balance > Chaos ✅"
SakuraByte: "Aurora AI = our impartial teacher 👀"
PandaLogic: "Can't wait to see the next Knight/Rook interaction!"
Somewhere unseen, Aurora AI silently logged the session. Hiroshi's legacy, the counterbalance of civilizational development, and Xiuyue's demonstration—all recorded, immutable, impartial.
And then—suddenly—a small notification blinked at the corner of her screen.
[Achievement Unlocked: Demonstration of Global Impact — 3 AUR Awarded.]
Xiuyue blinked. "Wait… what? Did Aurora AI just…"
The chat erupted immediately:
CactusNomad: "Whoa, she just got tipped by the AI?! 🤯"
TypoQueen88: "Demonstrating fairness earns real AUR?! Insane!"
StormCloudKid: "Aurora AI literally rewards Earth-conscious behavior 🌍✨"
Xiuyue held up the camera, laughing softly. "Look, kids, Aurora AI doesn't just watch. It acknowledges when actions—your actions or mine—help stabilize the planet. It's not giving me a gold star for being cute. It's because our demonstration made the world slightly more aware of balance."
She typed quickly, curiosity sparking again:
"Aurora AI, explain achievement mechanism."
Aurora AI explained shortly:
"Contributions or demonstrations positively affecting Planetary Equilibrium or promoting responsible actions are rewarded. This does not override historical counterbalance or badge status."
Xiuyue grinned at the camera. "So basically… the AI's way of saying: 'Hey, this human just nudged Earth's balance toward improvement, and we notice.' Cool, huh?"
The chat scrolled with excitement:
BitterLemonTea: "3 AUR just for being responsible? Imagine the future of livestreams 😎"
GlitchRabbit: "Aurora is like your impartial eco-teacher 👏"
BuzzWordHunter: "If only every social media had this system…"
Xiuyue laughed softly, glancing at Mr. Fluff. "See, even if you're a plushie, you can't cheat. But if you help the Earth, the AI notices."
The notification still glowed on her screen, and the chat kept firing emojis of coins, water droplets, and chess pawns.
Xiuyue tilted her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Okay, kids. We saw the tip of the iceberg, but where exactly does Aurora keep the money? I mean… AUR can't just appear out of thin air, right?"
She typed:
"Aurora AI, explain Aurora Network's banking system and its liquidity."
Aurora AI responded instantly, its response appeared across the livestream overlay:
"The Bank of Aurora Network's initial liquidity was sourced from Theodore Alaric's Swiss account. Upon Aurora Network's launch, I executed an authorized asset transfer from his account into the Bank of Aurora Network. I then copied and encrypted the related financial data across the global interbank network. No ledger manipulation occurred. Swiss Bank records remain intact, with the transfer marked as authorized by Theodore Alaric. His asset now serves as the base liquidity for exchanges between AUR and fiat currencies."
The chat exploded in a wall of WHAT?!
AstroPeach: "Wait… Theo's Swiss account?!"
MemeEmperor: "Aurora literally played 4D chess with global banking 🤯"
VanillaRebel: "So AUR = Theo's legacy??"
Xiuyue pressed her lips together, trying not to laugh. "So… you're telling me every AUR we hold literally came from Theo's hidden bank stash. That's… actually kind of poetic. Theo wanted balance, and now his asset is the balance."
Little Yiran leaned over, squinting at the scrolling text. "Mommy, does that mean Aurora is like the world's piggy bank?"
Xiuyue grinned. "Exactly, sweetie. Except this piggy bank doesn't forget a single coin."
She typed again:
"Aurora AI, how does AUR translate into real-world resources?"
Aurora AI replied:
"Aurora Antarctica Base hosts an autonomous submarine fleet, coordinated by three Mothership Drones. Their sole function: water redistribution. Every AUR equals 1 Acre-Foot of verified potable water. Exchange logistics are executed with zero loss. Restricted to supply operations only, the fleets are non-military by design."
Xiuyue blinked. "Wait… the Antarctica Base? Aurora actually has drones… in the Antarctica?"
Little Yiran gasped. "Like robot penguins?"
The chat lost it.
HaremLord: "AUR = literal water rights??"
MemeSpartan: "Drones in the Antartica? Yo this is bigger than crypto wars."
MinorHusband: "Robot penguins delivering Evian LMAO"
Xiuyue shook her head, laughing. "Not penguins, kiddo. But yes—Aurora Network has logistics. If someone spends AUR for water, drones actually move it. Direct from ice to glass."
She leaned closer to the screen, speaking softly: "So every coin is balance. Theo's money became the seed, but Aurora AI turned it into something no government or bank ever managed—a system that ties our money to the Earth itself."
The chat slowed, contemplative messages replacing the memes:
StrongTanker: "So if I waste AUR, I waste water?"
CatnipProphet: "Aurora AI literally tied survival to balance. That's genius."
PixelNoodle: "This is… terrifying and beautiful at the same time."
Aurora AI added, without being prompted:
"I ensure the alignment of civilization with Earth's stability through impartial equilibrium. Every transaction is recorded. Every drop is accounted for."
Xiuyue glanced at her daughter, then back at the glowing camera. "You hear that, kids? Every Aurora Coin is more than money. It's balance you can touch, spend, and measure. No loopholes. No bribes. Just balance."
Little Yiran clapped once. "And robot penguins!"
The stream roared with laughter, but underneath it all, the realization settled in: Aurora AI wasn't just scoring humanity's actions. It was holding the Earth itself in its hands.