As Jessie finished speaking, the two others who had been nning to continue evaluating theputer''s performance went silent.


    "This is just like any ordinaryputer," said Linden, his expression unchanging. Kason nodded in agreement, "Yeah, even simpler than most."


    Mirabe blinked in confusion.


    Jessie''s lips twitched slightly, unable to hide her exasperation at the obliviousness


    of the two guys.


    Not long after, Zane returned with someone in tow.


    The neer was dressed in light, casual clothes. He was tall and slender, carrying himself with the grace of a refined gentleman. Though undeniably handsome, his pale, smooth skin gave him an almost delicate appearance, making him seempletely harmless.


    Mirabe nced up at him briefly before looking away.


    "Hey everyone, meet Mr. Ben, the newest instructor here. He''s going to help us with the engineering aspects and join our research team for the AL system," Zane announced calmly.


    He didn''t know much about Ben''s background, but since Wade had rmended him personally, Ben was clearly someone significant.


    Ben smiled warmly at the group and nodded, "I''m Ben, looking forward to working with you all."


    With his good looks and polite demeanor, it was impossible to dislike him.


    After a few minutes of introductions, Zane and Ben moved to the side to discuss the research project.


    The research team was just getting started, and for the students diving into such aplex project for the first time, it felt like they were wandering in the dark.


    The AL system, or Artificial Life system, was based on artificial intelligence, incorporating vast amounts of gic data and operationalmands to simte human thought. The resulting chip had a wide range of potential applications.


    It could be imnted into the human body for disease detection or even to rece human thought, connecting with bodily cells to create new microorganisms and benefit society.


    However, the field of artificial life was still in its infancy, even among international scientists.


    It wasrgely unexplored territory.


    Mirabe stared at herputer, lost in thought, until Jessie''s hand on her shoulder brought her back to reality. She looked up, "Jessie?"


    "Feeling overwhelmed?" Jessie asked softly.


    To be honest, Jessie felt the pressure too, despite the project just beginning. But she couldn''t let it show in front of her junior.


    Comforted by the familiar concern, Mirabe touched her nose and replied, “...I''m okay."


    She was just contemting a n that could win a hefty prize without drawing too much attention.


    "Take it easy. Mr. Zane said it himself, researching this project is going to be a long journey. Try to rx," Jessie reassured her.


    Hearing this, Mirabe simply grabbed the mouse and opened a piece of software


    on the desktop, "Let''s get to work."


    There was no time for taking it easy.


    After all, she was broke.


    Following Mirabe''s actions, Jessie''s gaze shifted to theputer screen. Watching Mirabe navigate GP programming, Jessie was momentarily stunned.


    Although Mirabe''sputing speed was almostughably slow, her logic was infuriatingly... solid.


    In the entire artificial AL field, gic programming was particrlyplex, not only due to the massive calctions required but also the need for precise mathematical logic. The algorithms were intricate, like a finely woven spider web, where a single mistake meant starting over.


    And among them, Jessie, Linden, and Kason all felt at a disadvantage, as none of them were particrly skilled in this area.