Avram said. “We must penetrate them. We must read their plans and find out what they want and how they mean to get it. The Council has given us a mandate to proceed.” Shira was sitting beside Yod on the far lab table. “Will something that sensitive be in their system?” Malkah snorted. “Nobody can think any more without AI. It’s like asking someone to walk to California or cross the Atlantic on a raft. Everything is on a system. Just as nobody could do arithmetic any more without a calculator after they were introduced, who can think with just their own brain?” “You want me to attempt to enter the Y-S Base, locate information on their war plans and aims.” Yod’s demeanour was mild. He had become so accustomed to being with people, he no longer jumped at every gesture or prowled nervously. His voice was as neutral as if he had asked if he should open the door. “You’ll need help,” Malkah said. “Their chimeras will be extremely sophisticated. You need me to get in.”
