They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 563 Extra Chapter (28): Colleagues Meet Again, Friendship Shatters
Ah Mao's words made Sandonne frown slightly.

Sandonne felt that this scholar from Sumeru looked somewhat familiar, and for some reason, he also found him rather disliked.

Moreover, it's very strange that this person knows so much about himself and Arecino.

It should be noted that the Executors of the Fools are always unconventional, and outsiders fear them like tigers, so very few people can truly understand an Executor.

Ah Mao understands two things at the same time, which is something that basically only other executives can do.

Therefore, Sandonne was very wary of Ama, because the current executive rankings were clearly problematic.

The sixth seat of the executive council has been vacant for a long time, and the reason is unknown even to themselves, just like the sixth seat has been vacant since the founding of the Fools.

Sandoni saw the problem, but said nothing. If this was a grand scheme by the Empress, asking questions rashly would only lead to trouble.

So, when Ah Mao claimed he was willing to entrust his life to her, Sandonne still asked in surprise.

"What did you say?! You have a way? You can exchange your life for computing power?"

Seeing that Sandone had awakened new powers, but his personality remained the same as before, Ah Mao said with a hint of sarcasm.

"You're really prone to overreacting, why do you always do that?"

Seeing that the other person was speaking to him as if he were an acquaintance, Sandonne deliberately revealed his true nature, intending to test the waters, and pointed his hands on his hips and accused him.

"What do you mean by 'always like this'? Are we that close? Watch your manners and don't judge strangers so casually."

Ah Mao is no longer the scattered soldier he once was; his true nature is not so easily discovered, so he directly commented...

"Your temperament doesn't require a long period of observation."

After all, your temper is about the same as a stray cat that gets all pricked up and hisssing at people on the street.

Ah Mao's words really provoked Sandonne. She clenched her fists, suppressing her anger, and said...
"How dare a student of the Order of the Fathers describe me like that?"

If you don't give me an explanation, hehehehe!!

Armado dismissed Sandonne's threat, as his former colleague was known for his sharp tongue and quick temper.

However, they are relatively easy to coax.

So Ah Mao immediately changed the subject.

"I have definitely published more papers than you."

Besides, identity doesn't prove anything; Paimon even applied for student status at the Order of the Fathers.

The fact that Paimon was enrolled in the Congregation of the Church was clearly unexpected by Sandonne.

Her attention was instantly diverted, and she looked at Paimon incredulously and asked...

Is this true?

Paimon didn't know why Ama was asking this, but since she had indeed obtained her enrollment in the Order of the Church with Elhesen's help, she nodded immediately.

Seeing that he had largely diverted and neutralized Sandoni's anger, Ah Mao seized the opportunity to get down to business.
"Alright, let's get back to the main topic."

Sandonne, you should know that the world beneath our feet, or rather, the planet we live on, is constantly processing all sorts of information.

Sandonne scoffed after hearing this.
“I thought you were going to say something. Of course I know about the World Tree.”

By the way, you wouldn't be thinking of using the World Tree's computing power, would you?

Connecting the techniques I have to the earth's veins is not something that can be done in a short time.

Moreover, many variables in my technique have been infused with information about one's destiny. What will happen when this information is poured into the earth's veins is anyone's guess.

It wouldn't be surprising if the ley lines in Nordekale exploded on the spot.

Sandone's words are fine. The Teyvat ley lines are very important to the Teyvats under the natural order, and they cannot be disturbed casually.

However, Ah Mao, who had been educated by Nasita for several years, obviously wouldn't propose such an unreliable plan. He simply patted his chest and said...
"You should be able to tell that I'm not human, right?"

Sandonne nodded, commenting from a researcher's perspective.
"It's not hard to see. The technology... seems very old-fashioned, completely different from Fontaine Machinery, the systems are worlds apart."

That's about all you can tell from Sandoni's appearance, so Ah Mao went along with her words.

"This technology comes from Kanria. I am a puppet."

The doll must have a power supply and calculation components to survive.

Therefore, the craftsmen who made me found the most suitable material—pure white tree branches.

My solution hub is made of pure white tree branches.

The pure white branch is a small part of the ley lines. Through it, you should be able to utilize only the World Tree's computational power, without allowing other energies to affect the ley lines.

After Ah Mao finished speaking, Sandonie was no longer angry, but instead asked...
"Are you serious? Removing the computational center from a puppet will cause it to completely lose its power. Maintaining that state for a long time may render it completely unusable, which is equivalent to death! You should know that, right?"

Ah Mao nodded and said affirmatively.
"This kind of common sense doesn't need to be emphasized."

However, Sandonne ignored his words and confirmed again.
"Let me be clear from the outset, no one has ever done anything like this before, and I cannot guarantee the safety of the project!"

Ah Mao nodded again and replied.

"It doesn't matter, I'm mentally prepared."

Having said all that, Sandoni stopped talking.

The others around him also admired Ah Mao's willingness to risk his life for Nordekale.

Himeko said at this moment

"Let Ah Mao's body remain on the train; it's perfectly safe here."

If an accident does occur, give us his damaged central core.

Just because Teyvat can't fix something doesn't mean no one in the universe can.

We know a few friends who could be called geniuses in the universe, and they might have a way to fix the hat.

Moreover, we can add an extra layer of insurance: Star, it's time for Demuse to make her appearance.

As soon as Himeko spoke, Hoshino knew what she wanted Demyoko to do, and immediately summoned her in adult female mode.

Demyo and Xing were of one mind. Demyo had been observing from within Xing's consciousness, so he knew what was happening outside.

So after they came out, Demügge asked directly...
"Himeko, do you want me to make a light cone for this Mr. Hat?"

Himeko nodded and smiled.

"Yes, you have already learned how to make light cones from Miss Black Swan."

"If we can record some of Mr. Ah Mao's memories, then if problems arise later, restoring him will be much easier."

As Himeko spoke, Hoshi had already taken out a blank light cone and several cans of thin ether, all of which were obtained from the Black Swan.

However, upon hearing that his memories would be recorded, Ah Mao immediately recoiled as if electrocuted and refused.

"No need, I don't want anyone to touch my memories!"

Seeing Ah Mao's agitated reaction, Himeko didn't press the matter further. After all, memories are a person's greatest privacy, and it's normal not to want others to touch them.

However, Ah Mao did not refuse the Star Train crew's request to keep his body safe. In Nordekale today, the Star Train is indeed the safest place.

Now that we have a plan, the rest is simple.

Ah Mao extracted his core and handed it to Ying, then completely lost his ability to move. After Ying gave Ah Mao's core to Sandone, she pulled Abedo into seclusion to begin working on the spell that would summon Columbia back.

After the Starry Sky Train crew saw everyone off, they placed Ah Mao in Dan Heng's room.

Subsequently, while Demyoge was out, Nefer used Nuonnota to spy on Columbia's condition, learn about her decision at the six thousand years in time, and the truth about the Nordkare Moon Majesty.

The others dispersed to set up the necessary procedures while distracting the doctor.

A day later, Sandone and Abedo emerged from the border.

Ying had been waiting outside their room, so she immediately came up to them and asked...

"Sandonne, Abedo, is the spell research complete?"

Sandonne, looking smug, handed over a odometer and laughed.

"Be glad, you will be the first to see my masterpiece... or perhaps a floating spirit?"

Sandoni clearly didn't include Abedo in her calculations; she probably already considered him a collaborator or assistant, not an outsider.

However, Ying and Paimon looked at the odometer, which was full of circles and lines, with obvious question marks on their faces.

Paimon could only feign surprise with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
"Wow! This is something I've never seen before! It looks amazing!"

Sandonne was quite pleased with Paimon's surprised expression, and then explained...

"This odometer can visually demonstrate the progress of the procedure."

Currently, the procedure is still building the most important connections.

When the process is complete, I will send it to you and bless Nuonnotta.

This way, we can welcome Columbia back.

As Sandone spoke, the first circle on the left of the timer lit up, indicating that the spell had begun to work.

The doctor clearly sensed the global launch.

Although his authority over the three months was seized and his Frost Moon Essence was artificially simulated, he still truly possessed the powers he was entitled to.

The doctor obviously couldn't accept Columbia returning to the present, because the artificial Frost Moon Essence certainly couldn't compete with the real Frost Moon God for power.

Once Frostmoon's power is taken away by Columbia, March's power will collapse instantly, and the Doctor who failed to obtain the title from Luminous will be instantly reduced to a mortal.

At that time, even if the Doctor still possesses the strength of the second seat of the Fatui Enforcers, he will surely die when facing his three former colleagues and the Starry Sky Train crew.

Therefore, when the world was activated, the doctor, who knew Sandonne's purpose through his powers, immediately took action.

The Doctor's Fools swarmed out and began attacking Naxia Town.

Of course, the doctor didn't expect these subordinates to be able to overwhelm the Starry Sky Train crew and several former colleagues with sheer numbers and equipment.

Rather, they intended to use them to weaken the local forces in Nordkale, so that these people wouldn't become the final straw that broke the camel's back in the later decisive battle.

Thus, a massive, well-equipped vanguard of the Fools, armed with the latest Evil Eyes, stormed into Nasha Town.

As a result, before they even entered the town, someone stepped on a landmine and was instantly sent flying into the air, then fell half to his death and couldn't get up for a long time.

Moreover, these landmines seem to be intelligent; they don't detonate when various land patrol boats pass by, but only bomb people.

The key point is that its explosive power is average, but its impact force is extremely large, and its purpose is to blow people into the air and injure them by falling.

Falling injuries are something even gods cannot be immune to. These Fools' advance team members, since they can't fly, can only take the fall head-on. If they fall and break a bone, they can't escape it and won't be able to get up for a while.

On the distant hillside, Ineff, using her eyes' built-in telescope mode to observe the scene, spoke to Aino beside her.

"Aino, the [Soaring Duck] automatic mine that you modified using the bombs left by Klee is very effective."

Those Fools who were blown away lost their fighting ability after falling, but survived.

Upon hearing this, Aino immediately said with delight.

"It works well, that's all that matters. Yesterday, Sister Himeko taught me some alien mechanical skills, and now the robots I make are much more sophisticated than before."

Unfortunately, a day was still too short; otherwise, I could have laid even more mines, ensuring that not a single ordinary Fool could enter the town.

While Aino and Inef were talking, the lucky fools who hadn't been hit by the landmines and the patrol boats had already entered Nasha Town.

A battle is about to break out within the town of Naxia.

However, when the Fools entered Nasha Town, they discovered that all the water pipes in the town had been modified and were constantly spraying water mist outwards.

The water mist is just ordinary water mist and is completely harmless.

However, as is well known, Teyvat is subject to elemental reactions.

These water mists are equivalent to a battlefield environment; now, all members of the Fools who have entered Naxia Town have been afflicted with water elemental effects.

At this moment, they were facing Lauma and Filins, who were skilled at applying crowd control and area-of-effect lightning strikes.

Dulin excels at evaporation attacks and is a master of supporting Abedo.

Furthermore, the Secret House Duo will serve as a mobile team, constantly shuttling between various locations to provide support.

However, these are only the outer defenses. If any of the Fools break through the lines, they will find Himeko with March 7th and Sunday blocking their way.

Himeko's satellite circular saw has a single molecular blade, making it as easy as cutting tofu when cutting through land patrol boats. If necessary, it can also launch a few satellite cannon shots from space.

On March 7th, he launched his attack in hunting form, wielding two longswords that were genuine military equipment from the Celestial Ship. Fighting these mechanical creations of the Fools was pure bullying.

As for Sunday, he just needs to add a buff to the back.

If someone were to suddenly attack him, as the former head of the Pinocchio Oak family, he was somewhat skilled in bondage and puppetry techniques.

In short, the Fools' advance team that attacked Nasha Town was truly used as cannon fodder, and no one was able to get close to Sandone's location.

Himeko and her two companions barely had to make a move. Anyone who reached them was either covered in electric shocks or had their armor ripped apart by the grass seeds. They didn't even need to use their weapons; San Yueqi could just go up and knock them all down with two "bang bang" sounds.

However, the units the Doctor used to deplete everyone's strength were not limited to his Fools' Vanguard.

After his men fell or died, he immediately dispatched an army of experimental magical beasts.

The modified Frost Night Spirits, driven by the Doctor, rushed into Naxia Town.

These monsters have no reason; they only know how to destroy, even attacking their own people.

However, they were given the hint by the doctor to prioritize attacking humanoid creatures, so they will actively attack people.

Of course, this resulted in many of the half-dead Fools' advance team members dying at the hands of these monsters instead of at the hands of the enemy.

Fortunately, these monsters have high elemental resistance. Faced with the high-tech equipment of Star Iron Universe, their armor is practically useless.

Himeko's satellite and March 7's sword can both kill an enemy with a single strike.

Seeing that all the cannon fodder under his command had been used up, the doctor had no choice but to go in himself.

However, just as he appeared in the central square of Xia Town, he heard a roar.
"Dottore! You're going to die!!"

Then, he saw a fist enveloped in golden energy rushing straight at his cheek. At the same time, his defenses seemed to have failed, and he couldn't react at all.

So, the next second, the Doctor was sent flying by this punch, flying directly into the Adventurers' Guild and smashing the guild's window in the process.

(End of this chapter)