“These…
are all the remaining data of Xian Ling.”
Outside the Tomb of the Nameless Titan, Demiurge solemnly handed a small white sphere of light to Cyrene.
Although there was a high probability that Lygus would notice if Demiurge left the Great Tomb in her current state, the difference in time flow between the inside and outside meant there was still a window of opportunity—at the very least, enough for Cyrene to fully sort out everything regarding Xian Ling.
“Only…
this much?”
Cyrene’s voice was slightly hoarse.
“Mm.
After all, Little Sweetie, you stayed in the Great Tomb for so long…
being able to preserve this much is already the result of going all out.”
Demiurge sat gently beside Cyrene, wrapping her arms around her, trying to use her soft body to give Little Sweetie a bit of comfort.
“Although these data can’t be reconstructed into memories, I can still read some simple emotions from them…”
Looking at Cyrene holding the sphere, Demiurge said softly.
“Honestly, I’m not very good at other emotions either.
But Xian Ling’s feelings are just right for me to read.”
“And…
what kind of emotion is it?”
“It’s the emotion I learned from Little Sweetie~ The same as mine—overflowing love for you.”
Demiurge answered earnestly.
“So she really wasn’t joking…”
Cyrene lowered her gaze slightly, forcing back the tears that threatened to fall onto “Xian Ling.”
“Little Sweetie…
and Xian Ling, you two must have known each other for a long time and been very close…”
Unexpectedly, Cyrene shook her head.
“Although my relationship with Xian Ling is indeed very good, it doesn’t seem like we’ve known each other for a long time.
In fact, we’ve only had one very close interaction—and that was because of a ritual…”
“Huh?
You didn’t know each other for long?” Demiurge tilted her head in confusion.
“But that doesn’t make sense…”
“What doesn’t?”
“Time.” Demiurge stared at the white sphere in Cyrene’s hands for a while before speaking with a puzzled tone.
“Little Sweetie, are you really sure?”
“In Xian Ling’s data, her feelings for you…
have lasted for a very long time.
Otherwise, those emotions couldn’t have persisted until the very end.”
“That can’t be…” Cyrene shook her head blankly.
“She only just arrived in Amphoreus recently.
Before coming here, she didn’t even know this place existed.
“As for her familiarity with me…
Fourth Mirror said Xian Ling received some kind of memory revelation upon entering Amphoreus?”
“Anyway…
if you say Xian Ling fell for me at first sight, that’s still understandable.
But what you’re saying…
doesn’t seem realistic.”
“No, no.” Demiurge also shook her head.
“Little Sweetie, you have to believe me.
Of all things, this emotion you taught me—I could never misread it…”
“Xian Ling’s feelings for you have definitely lasted for a very long time.
If I were a bit stronger, maybe I could even figure out why…
I’m sorry, Little Sweetie.”
“No, it’s fine…” Cyrene gently tucked the white sphere into her clothes.
“Fourth Mirror once said that Ms.
Herta still holds a strand of Xian Ling’s Mind-consciousness.
Combined with this data, if everything goes smoothly, we should still be able to revive Xian Ling…”
“At that time, whether I respond to this feeling or uncover the truth, everything will have an answer…”
“The premise is that we can win.”
…
[Your character has died.
Please wait patiently while the worldline continues to simulate.
Do not exit this interface.]
“Uh…
I’ve been meaning to ask since earlier, is the spectator view really just text descriptions?”
Xian Ling twitched the corner of her mouth as she watched rows of system-like text pop up in front of her.
She still wanted to see whether Cyrene would cry because of her death!
Although it was a bit mischievous to think so, Xian Ling had been a veteran “Captain” since the Honkai Impact 3rd era.
Especially as a devoted Ellie fan—since Ellie’s PV first released in 2021, she had already been a hardcore fan.
And after Cyrene’s PV came out, she loved both equally—whether Ellie or Cyrene, she liked them both!
[Unfortunately, this feature has not yet been implemented.]
A message box from the System Sprite popped up at the side.
[Considering the author of this game is currently of unknown status, I recommend treating him as if he’s dead.]
“So that means the chances of updates are basically zero?”
Xian Ling sighed.
“How long until this simulation finishes?”
[Very soon.
However, even after the mission ends, this worldline will continue to simulate on its own…] This chapter is updated first at g.com.
“Uh…
and then?”
[Nothing, just explaining the setting.]
Seeing that Xian Ling did not seem to grasp the seriousness of the situation, the System Sprite immediately stopped talking.
The reason was simple—it would be more entertaining this way.
“Oh right, you still haven’t finished earlier.
If I complete the mission, what reward do I get again?”
[That depends on whether your Path alignment in this game is Erudition or Enigmata.]
[If it’s Erudition, you can obtain two random abilities from your own identity in this game.]
“So that’s basically a Memokeeper’s abilities, right?
Nice!”
[Don’t get too excited.
There’s a cost.]
The System Sprite poured cold water on her excitement.
[The cost of Erudition alignment is that one randomly selected intelligent lifeform you’ve encountered in this game will awaken part of these memories in the form of a dream.]
“W-what about Enigmata alignment?” Xian Ling gasped.
That kind of cost sounded exactly like a classic simulation-romance disaster scenario.
She just wasn’t sure if her mental endurance could handle it…
uh, hopefully she wouldn’t be unlucky enough for Cyrene to be the one who awakens those memories?
[With Enigmata alignment, you will obtain a game cartridge.
Using it will grant you part of the abilities of a target character whose fate was altered in this game.]
[The cost is…
while gaining those abilities, your appearance will also temporarily transform into a replica of that character, with a random duration of up to one week.]
“This one seems more acceptable…
but it makes sense.
You did say Enigmata missions are harder.”
Xian Ling nodded thoughtfully.
[Correct.
However, due to the requirement of maintaining system Path balance, your next game must be Enigmata alignment…
hm?
It looks like the game is entering settlement?]
“Oh?”
Xian Ling immediately leaned closer, her eyes fixed on the pixelated screen in front of her.
[Game over.
Commencing settlement…]
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T/N: If you spot mistranslation, do tell me.
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Shilling time!