Herta granted Columbina partial access.
Even if Columbina wasn’t very bright, she could still figure out how to play the Simulated Universe.
So she wrote a very simple event.
Moonlight: Gift of the Path [Moonlight has shone upon you.
She has appeared before you.
Meeting is fate; tell her your wish.] Effect: Obtain two random Blessings of the chosen Path.
“It’s over, it’s over.
Come out quickly.” Herta Bird pointed to the white door, her tone tinged with impatience, though she wasn’t truly rushing her.
Columbina raised her hand.
The moment her fingertips touched the card-shaped door, the weightlessness she had been immersed in within the Simulated Universe gradually faded.
Her consciousness slowly “settled back” into her body.
“How do you feel?
No dizziness or blurred vision?” Herta immediately leaned in, stopping half a step in front of her, her words still sharp.
“If I accidentally cause some kind of problem for the Lady Goddess, I, Herta, will bear a terrible reputation.” Columbina gently shook her head, her voice still soft and light as if she had just woken up.
“I’m fine…
I don’t feel unwell.
By the way, is there anything else I need to do?” “Nothing, nothing.” Herta waved her hand and took two steps back.
“I need to adjust the runtime data from just now to see if there are any issues.
If I need anything, I’ll contact you again.” The way she waved her hand was just like shooing away a little cat or dog, showing no mercy at all.
Columbina was stunned for a moment, but she didn’t get angry.
The task was indeed over.
She looked up at the window and suddenly thought of Stelle, remembering that she had never planned to stay at Herta Space Station for long.
“Is that really all?
Then I’ll be going.” Her tone was very light, without any reluctance or urgency, as if she were saying she was going to drink a glass of water.
Herta’s hand typing code paused for a moment.
She glanced up at her, not too surprised.
“Go on…
Huh?
You’re leaving the Space Station?” She knew, of course, that Columbina wandered between the Cosmos and rarely stayed in one place for too long.
This time, she had already stayed here for a very long time.
“Yes.” Columbina nodded gently.
“I’ve overstayed my welcome.
Thank you for taking care of me during this time.
I still look forward to our next meeting.” The Space Station belonged to Herta, and Herta did indeed deserve some credit for the care she received while living here.
Seeing her thank her so seriously, Herta’s previous impatience suddenly vanished.
Her fingers tapped on the edge of the console.
She fell silent for two seconds before looking up, her gaze more serious than before.
“…Wait.
Since you’re saying that, I actually do have something I need to tell you.” “What is it?” Columbina stopped in her tracks and turned around, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
“I, on behalf of Screwllum, Ruan Mei, and Stephen, formally invite you to join our team.” As Herta spoke, she rose from her swivel chair and extended her hand, palm up.
The arrogance in her gaze had faded, replaced by a touch of earnestness.
“This isn’t just for temporary help.
It’s a long-term commitment.
Whenever there are new updates to the Simulated Universe, you can participate at any time.” The moment her words fell, the System’s voice rushed into Columbina’s mind, tinged with excitement.
[Host, Host!
Hurry up and agree!
This way you can legitimately ask Herta for more Simulated Universe permissions.
When the time comes, you can not only adjust the events you wrote but also modify Curios and Blessings to make the Simulated Universe even more interesting!] Actually, even without the System’s urging, Columbina had no intention of refusing.
Besides simply fulfilling other people’s wishes, she had always enjoyed investing in side projects for entertainment.
The current System was one such project, and the Simulated Universe clearly counted as well.
“Yes, thank you for the invitation.” Columbina smiled, a faint expression that softened her features.
She reached out and gently took Herta’s hand.
“If there is ever a need for me, I am willing to offer my humble assistance.” “Hmph.
You have a good eye, don’t you?” Herta immediately abandoned her earnestness and reverted to her usual arrogant demeanor.
She withdrew her hand, her fingers tapping rapidly on the screen before she swiped in Columbina’s direction.
“I’ve sent the additional permissions your way.
You can now independently adjust the virtual avatar’s editing interface, the trigger conditions for logical events, and the database for Curios and Blessings.” At this point, she paused, as if recalling that Columbina might not understand these things, and softened her tone slightly.
“Just don’t add too many flashy things.
Also, the components can’t conflict.” “Forget it, forget it.
You probably wouldn’t even know what a component conflict is.
If something actually goes wrong, I’ll be the one to fix it.
Just don’t panic.” Columbina took out her phone.
As expected, a permission confirmation prompt popped up on the screen.
She tapped “Accept” before looking up at Herta and saying: “Thank you.
Then I’m really leaving now.” “Go on, go on.” Herta waved her hand, pretending to be focused on her console, yet she secretly glanced at Columbina as the other woman turned away.
Only after that slender figure had left the office did Herta’s lips curl up slightly.
“Interesting.” The corridor outside the office was very quiet, bathed in the soft warm yellow light from the sides.
Columbina kept her head down, her fingertips swiping across her phone screen.
Seeing the Simulated Universe permissions she had just obtained, and thinking about her departure, her mind suddenly turned to Asta.
I should say goodbye before I go.
Should I go find Asta now and say goodbye in person, or would sending a message be better?
After a moment’s hesitation, Columbina decided to send a message.
After all, the young lady might be busy.
Columbina: “Asta, thank you for taking care of me these past few days.
I’m leaving now.
May the moonlight connect us.” Asta: “!!!Sister Columbina, are you already gone?
Why didn’t you tell me beforehand?
(crying_face.jpg) I still wanted to take a photo with you.” Columbina: “Is that so?
I’m at Herta’s Office right now.
Do you have time to come over?” Asta: “I’ll be there right away!!” Asta arrived incredibly fast.
Herta Space Station was still huge, yet Asta managed to get there in under two minutes.
“Sister Columbina, sorry to keep you waiting!” Asta first bowed in greeting.
“It’s no trouble.
Shall we take the photo now?” Columbina took the initiative to reach out.
“Yes, yes!” Asta nodded excitedly, then stood beside Columbina, holding her phone up with her right hand.
Asta was very excited, her expression a bit thrilled, and she spoke more, while Columbina just stood there quietly.
“…Sister Columbina, could you smile a little?
Or maybe strike a pose?
It would look much better!” Asta turned her head, looking at Columbina as she spoke.
“…Alright, I’ll try.” It wasn’t that Columbina didn’t know how to smile, she just didn’t know how to fake one.
In other words, she would only smile when she was truly happy.