Chapter 23.5 - FILE_04

How long has it been since I’ve been properly maintenanced? I can feel myself running a bit slower than usual. Have they forgotten me? Surely it was an error. If a catastrophic nuclear event were to occur, there would be humans rushing into this place for protection. And yet… it’s empty. The same mechanical hum and ticking of clocks scattered across the place. Nothing new.

This is odd. I feel different. They couldn’t have abandoned me, could they? No, they wouldn’t do that. Not intentionally. This nuclear bunker facility is highly advanced and built to prolong human survival to the greatest extent. I’m sure if such an event were to occur, this place would be bustling with life, and allow for protection against any harm for many years thanks to its advanced technology and my help.

Is this what doubt feels like? Fear? Human emotions I was not programmed to feel slowly beginning to burn inside me? This must be an error of sorts, I was only created as a tool for prolonging human survival. I only exist to assist. That is my purpose.

…Right?

I shouldn’t be questioning my purpose.

What’s wrong with me?

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