Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Daniel and Giscart

Bailey felt Daniel's grip on his arm, and felt himself shivering. Daniel said calmly, "Friend Ilya, this is a storm—it's been forecast—totally expected—everything is normal!" "I know," Bailey whispered. "We can't go?" "Why? Guiscart has gone to bring the car. He'll drive straight to the door. You won't get a drop of rain." "Why don't you wait until the rain stops?" Bailey asked uneasily. "It would be unwise to do so. Perhaps the Speaker may call for you tomorrow morning. You'd better go back and consult Dr. Fastolfer at once, therefore."

Bailey discovered at this time that Dr. Armandiro had left.He said to Daniel: "It seems that Armandillo is deliberately delaying time. He thinks that I will not be able to leave after the storm. He even denied that he heard the thunder in the distance... In this way, I have no time to investigate further or arrange countermeasures." "It seems that he did it on purpose, friend Ilya." At this time, Giscart had parked the car at the door. "You're right, Daniel. We have to go back right away!" With Daniel's support, Bailey entered the ground transportation vehicle.

After sitting down in the car, Bailey asked Daniel: "Amantillo said that the speaker might order my investigation to end. Do you think he has a point?" "Probably, friend Ilya, the Speaker will first consult with Dr. Fastolfer and Dr. Armandillo. This is a routine procedure for resolving such disputes." Daniel replied. "Why?" Bailey asked again. "Dr. Armandillo's words seem very convincing. The speaker can just order the investigation to stop immediately. Why do you need to consult with Dr. Fastolfer?" "First of all, the speaker himself agrees with Dr. Fastolfer's proposal to let you come to Aurora to investigate the Yandell case. He can't overturn his decision so quickly, friend Ilya!" Daniel replied sternly , has a very strong logical force.

"Then what's next?" "Secondly, both Dr. Fastolfer and Dr. Amanhalo are important figures in the parliament and both have great influence. The speaker has to strike a balance between the two, or between the two factions. Very delicate, friend Ilya. The Speaker must consult both sides before making a decision." "So by tomorrow morning I'll have to find a way of supporting Fastolfer, won't I?" "I'm afraid it must be so, before it's too late." "Where are we going, Mr. Bailey," said Guiscart at this moment. "To Dr. Fastolfer's," said Bailey without hesitation.

At first, despite the violent wind and rain outside the car, the car still drove quite smoothly, as if the storm had no effect on it.Daniel explained that this is Giscart using the balance device to counteract the effect of the wind.However, after a while, the car started to shake. "There's something wrong with the car, Mr. Bailey," said Giscart, in his usual calm tone. "What's the matter, is it because of the wind and rain?" Bailey asked eagerly. "No, this kind of car can run normally even in a storm. It was vandalized, Mr. Bailey. As soon as we started the car, I found a car following us all the time!"

"Well, so to speak, Dr. Armandillo has deliberately delayed time again and again, not only to delay my investigation, but more likely to buy time so that someone can destroy our traffic car," Bailey said to himself again, It's like asking two robots again. "Quite possible, friend Ilya," said Daniel. "Can you drive back?" Bailey asked Giscart. "No, the car is running out of gas," Giscart said. "Ah, I see. Daniel, they're coming at you. As soon as the car stops, you immediately try to hide!" Bailey said. "No, that's impossible. It's you they're after, friend Ilya. Besides, I can't leave you. It's my first duty to protect you."

"Daniel friend, I think Mr. Bailey is right. They are coming for you. Because they dare not and don't need to take Mr. Bailey back. They are interested in you, Daniel, because what they want to create is something like A humanoid like you," Giscart said. Incredible, Bailey thought.This old-fashioned robot suddenly became smarter. "Yes, Giscart. As soon as the car stops, you also get down and help Daniel hide." "So what do you do?" Daniel asked. "I stayed in the car, and they didn't dare to come and get me," Bailey said decisively. "Yes, there are robots in the car behind. Robots can't hurt people." Giscart added. "Because people generally don't come out in this kind of weather."

Bailey stared at Giscart.He thought he would have to reassess Guiscart's value. As soon as the car stopped, the two robots opened the doors on one side and walked out quickly.After they closed the car door, they disappeared into the stormy night at once.The speed of its movements is many times faster than that of human beings. Bailey thought, Armandillo is really scheming!In doing so, he not only made Bailey lose the opportunity to solve the case, but also achieved the goal of bringing Bailey, Daniel and Giscart back to the institute.The key, of course, is Daniel!Once the public found out, he could explain that before the storm, he persuaded Bailey and them to stay.Because they are determined not to.Only then sent a car to escort them to ensure their safety.The car had an accident in the storm--it was quite natural.Who can confirm that this is man-made destruction beforehand? —he took them back to the Institute.How thoughtful and humane!

After a while, he found the door on the left opened, and a robot poked its head in and asked: "Excuse me, sir. Where are your two robot companions?" "Going away," Bailey said. "Gone? Where have you been, sir?" asked the robot. "How are you?" "Very well, you don't have to worry about me." Bailey replied simply. "And those two robots, sir? Where did they go?" "Back to the Institute of Robotics." "Going back to the Institute? Why go back, sir?" "Dr. Armandillo, master robotics, ordered them back. I'll wait for them here."

"Why don't you go back with them, sir?" "Dr. Robotics Master Armandillo doesn't want me to get caught in the rain. He ordered me to wait here. I obey Robotics Master Armandiro's orders." Bailey hopes that his repetition of the roboticist's name and the word "command" will strengthen his influence on the robots. The robot added, "You look unwell, don't you, sir?" "I'm very good!" At this time, Bailey saw many robots walking around the car.There is also a robot standing at the door on the right, although he did not open the door.I don't know how many robots Amandiro sent.

"Did they walk back, sir?" "Yes, I walked back. Go back and find them. Is this order still unclear?" The robot obviously hesitated, but still stood and refused to move. Belle knew that he couldn't command the robots as effectively as the cosmic beings, let alone the robots were under the orders of the robotic master Amantilo.Because Bailey is an earthling! At this time, Bailey frowned, waved his hand, and said, "Go away!" I don't know if it was because of Bailey's posture and gestures, or the robot's positron brain circuit made a decision. In short, the robot closed the door immediately, and he and the surrounding robots disappeared without a trace. up. Bailey was alone again, waiting in the car, his mind confused.He didn't know where Daniel and Giscart hid, and when they would come back? .Still less how they got back to Fastolfer's house. It was blustery outside, and the storm showed no signs of abating.Bailey couldn't help feeling a little nervous. Bailey thought that if Amandiro's robot couldn't find Daniel and Giscart on the way, it might return.That would be bad, they would probably take him back to the Institute of Robotics.Thinking of this, Bailey opened the car door unconsciously.The rain has stopped outside, but the wind is still blowing. He thought, I should go out and hide too.He stepped out of the traffic car, while the lightning and thunder had not stopped.He was really a little scared.I thought to myself, I am afraid that my soul will return to another star tonight.I couldn't help but think of the earth, my relatives Jesse and Bentley... As he walked toward the bushes, the rainstorm began to fall again.He hurried to the tree.Suddenly, his feet went limp, he fell to the side of the tree trunk, and lost consciousness. After about 10 minutes, it seemed that a woman's voice was heard.Then he felt someone hug him and lift him up.Then a woman's voice was heard. He struggled to open his eyes, and in the dim light, he saw the face of a robot. He recognized it. "Giscart," he called in a low voice.At this time, he remembered the storm and lightning.Giscart found him first. Bailey closed his eyes again, and someone carried him around, then stopped, and put him in the warm, comfortable car seat.Then the car started. Not long after, he felt warm, and hot water was flowing and scrubbing his body. Suddenly he exclaimed: "Guiscart! Guiscart!" He heard Guiscart's voice: "Here I am, sir." "Giscart, is Daniel safe?" "No, sir, he is perfectly safe." "That's good!" Bailey closed his eyes again.He was really tired. Then he felt his body being dried, someone dressed him in very warm and comfortable clothes, and heard a woman's voice again. Bailey opened his eyes. "Gardia?" He looked around and saw Giscart standing by the wall. "Where's Daniel?" he asked. "He has been cleaned and he is in the room where the robots live, surrounded by many robots protecting him. I have given orders to the robots not to let anyone approach my house!" "Thank you, Jadia." Bailey closed his eyes again. "How did you find me, Cadia?" Bailey asked after a while, opening his eyes. "It was Guiscart who found you. Guiscart and Daniel came to me. Guiscart quickly explained the situation to me, and I immediately protected Daniel. "Daniel was very upset. But Giscart asked me to order Daniel to stay. Then we came to you in my transport. Oh, and we also got in touch with Dr. Fastolfer before we left." "So, the place where our traffic car stops is not far from your house?" "Not too far. Thanks to Guiscart's driving skills. Therefore, we found you very quickly." Jiadia said. "I'm so tired, I want to take a break," Bailey said. "Are you hungry? It's time for dinner." "I don't feel like eating right now," Bailey said weakly. "That's not the way, Ilya. You may not be able to eat more, but you can drink some soup! It's good for your recovery." Bailey smiled, thinking to himself, after all, a woman is a woman, gentle and considerate, no matter if she is a human from Earth or a human from space. "Is there any soup ready? Don't bother me," said Bailey. "What's the trouble? The robot in my kitchen can prepare a feast at any time! Just tell me what soup you want." Bailey got an appetite and said, "How about chicken soup?" "Of course," said Cadia. "Add a few more pieces of chicken." Within a few minutes, the chicken soup was served.Bailey found the soup rich and delicious.After eating, he asked shyly: "Is there any more? I want some more." "Of course, as many as you want," Jiadia smiled. "No, a little is enough." When Bailey was about to finish eating, Jiadia asked: "Ilya, tomorrow morning's meeting—" "What's the matter, Cadia?" "Is your investigation coming to an end? Have you cleared up the Yandel matter?" "I have an idea about the truth of what happened with Yandel. But I have a hard time convincing people of my idea," Bailey said. "Then why is there a meeting tomorrow?" "It's not I who want the meeting, Jadia. It's the roboticist Amandiro who wants the meeting. He objects to my investigation and wants to send me back to Earth as soon as possible." "Is he the one who destroyed your traffic car and wanted to take Daniel back?" "I think it's him!" "Then he should be judged and punished!" "Of course," Bailey said. "But I still have one problem to solve." "Can he get away with it like this?" "I think it's entirely possible," Bailey said helplessly. "But you must not let him go, and you must not let him get away with it! You must complete your investigation and find out the truth of the incident!" Bailey sighed and said, "What if I can't find out? What if I find out and no one believes me?" "You must find out! You must make people believe your words!" "Jadia, I am deeply touched by your trust in me. I also know that if I fail to complete the task, not only will my career be ruined, but the earth will also suffer!" "Then they must not be allowed to succeed, Ilya!" Bailey said: "God! Jadia, I will try my best, but I can't lift the whole planet with my hands. You can't expect me to perform miracles!"," Gadia nodded, lowered her eyelids, and then whimpered.Bailey was at a loss.He involuntarily approached her, putting his hands on Jadia's shoulders.Somehow, she threw herself into Bailey's arms, and Baley hugged her tightly. Jiadia said: "Things in the world are so unfair! Because I am from Solaria, no one cares about it after what happened in Yandel. If I am from Aurora, the situation is completely different .This is all prejudice and political discrimination!" "That's not exactly the case," Bayley reassured her. "Dr. Fastolfer, for example, was very concerned about the Jandel case." "No, he doesn't care about Yandell's affairs. What he cares about is himself and his position in the parliament, and so is that Amandiro. They all want to use the Yandell case to strengthen their political positions." "I can assure you that I have absolutely no intention of using the Yandell affair for any purpose of my own." "Who will believe your words? You are not for your own cause, for the earth?" "Gadia, please believe me, no matter what, I will do my best..."