Collapse, survive

"Speaking of which, Klein worked overtime to load the latest day-night system designed by Velvey, which allows everyone to see a more beautiful sunrise. Little Fang, everyone is very grateful to you."

In the palace, Alicia invites Fang Jie to watch the sunrise.

She really liked the day-night system, similar to the Starry Sky Train. It could give visitors a more perfect surprise. Imagine, like sunlight passing through the darkness of night, through the deepest and darkest tunnel, and suddenly dawn arrives before your eyes.

Bathed in the morning sun, Alicia radiated her divine charm. Her smug chin and gracefully outstretched arms could be seen on the deliberately raised cardboard box.

sunrise.

Although it's a false sky, behind the blue firmament lies only boundless emptiness.

But it is beautiful. Above the golden palace, the flawless blue sky is slowly tinged with the color of the sunrise, illuminating this once beautiful paradise in the darkness.

"Thank you for liking it, Ellie."

Fang Jie was overjoyed; Alicia always brought joy.

The idea that she ignored things just because she wasn't a pretty girl was completely unfounded. She was happily drinking her "Fairy's Happy Tea" and chatting casually with Fang Jie.

Mainly, she was very curious.

Fang Jie was also quite frank.

Everything that Mebius struggled to obtain, Alicia would consider if she asked; and if she just wanted to ask a question, he would answer without hesitation!

"That's great, you've really worked hard. Knowing so much must be tiring."

As Alicia adjusted the sunrise, it transformed into a gentle sunset, as if the priest had accelerated the world to the point that time had flown by, or perhaps some blond traveler had activated Paimon's divine power.

But Alicia just wanted to fit the atmosphere of the story she was telling.

—Dancing at sunset.

In the brilliant twilight, the figure you finally meet is generous with praise, sharing her story with you—not hers, but yours.

Even though Fang Jie didn't find it particularly exciting, he had already endured all the hardships he would face in the snowfields of Beloborg and the collapsed Changkong City of the solar system. After that, it was all about—you guys are cheating, huh? Then go ahead and cheat!

Without cheating, hatred will never end.

Without cheating, what difference is there between me and someone of weaker strength?

Without cheating, all sentient beings are destined for misfortune.

Without cheating, dreams are just empty illusions.

Without cheat codes, one is filled with anxiety and fear about the unpredictable fluctuations in the market.

Without special advantages, youth is fleeting.

Without cheat codes, one cannot escape the torment.

Without cheat codes, all things are devoid of interest.

Alicia felt that he was working very hard.

The gentle sunset enveloped the flawless maiden, like the Virgin Mary nurturing a child, or like a goddess affirming a warrior's slave.

Fang Jie had seen similar scenes before. Kafka had gently cared for him, or he had seen his companions striving and working hard. At this moment, Alicia's care also had a warm power, and everything became peaceful.

"It wasn't too hard, it's just..."

"Shh~, don't talk, just look at me and then take a nap right here, on my favorite sofa, which is also Eden's favorite sofa, okay?"

Raising a finger, Alicia exhaled softly, then pressed her fingertip, still imbued with that scent, against Fang Jie's brow, tapped it, and pushed him down, letting him relax on the seemingly comfortable sofa.

A warm evening breeze brushed against the girl's face, and the afterglow of the setting sun painted the palace with vibrant colors.

In terms of being unreasonable, Alicia is far superior to Mebius, whose attempts to torment the opponent's solution are meaningless, even if they leave a deep impression.

former……

Fang Jie couldn't help but wonder why he had come to this paradise of the past.

Unlike many seekers, he did not need Yingjie's power.

What he needs is to grasp this spirit and belief.

Fang Jie needs to possess and cherish his beliefs and keep striving for them. At this moment, he is deeply immersed in the soft sofa, as comfortable as the sofa on the train, and silently applauds Eden's taste. No one else could possibly choose such a comfortable sofa.

He closed his eyes, and the layers of sunset clouds on the horizon disappeared, revealing the rising stars. His sleeping face, free of worries, was among them, and he felt at ease and comfortable.

Take a nap.

This also gives her some time; perhaps after she wakes up, the heroes will come to visit her.

Hmm, it could be some other surprise, Fang Jie thought to himself as he drifted off to sleep with anticipation.

……

……

“Aili Xiya, why do you always like to cause trouble for me, even breaking the rules of the Paradise of the Past? As a visitor, he should first experience the memories of a certain hero and draw his own answer from them.”

Not only did she thoughtfully take a detour to shake off the doctor who had been following, tracking, and monitoring her, but with Fang Jie taking such a relaxed nap, Alicia was even more motivated to act—

The darkness has come to an end.

"Mebius, have you ever heard this saying?"

"explain."

"Rules are used to break."

"what?"

The crystal in Alicia's hand was shaped into a baseball bat, rather than a flowery one.

It struck the spot Möbius was trying to cross with a loud 'bang,' a sound that was both resounding and impressive.

Alicia quickly turned her head to look at the place where she was still sleeping peacefully, and then breathed a sigh of relief. She simply threw away the noise generator, spread her arms, and made a childish "eagle catching chicks" gesture to intercept Mebius's attack.

“It’s not the right time yet, Möbius. He knows everyone, he already knows them, he doesn’t need to experience any memories, otherwise…”

Alicia felt it was best not to provoke Fang Jie.

It's not that it will cause any harm. She believes that if he is stimulated to take new actions, it will definitely be a good change, just like the cocoon that has now taken over the end.

But it's very tough, you have to carry so much on your shoulders.

Kevin once said: Everyone has the opportunity to see the world as it truly is and to bear its weight; this is what we call sacrifice.

Alicia, however, believed that what should be passed on to others should not only be hatred and mission, but also glory and brilliance, so that future generations could understand the meaning of what we fought for.

“But Alicia, that’s not ‘us.’ I don’t believe you can’t see it. The ‘us’ he knows is separated from us by a thick barrier. He has never actually seen it with his own eyes.”

“Oh, what difference does it make? Even cold, hard knowledge and technology can be taught to children in textbooks. Isn’t that what you love most, Möbius?”

"Knowledge is not cold and impersonal. You stupid fat woman, you have no idea how generous it is. But we lack the ability and resources to quickly realize so much knowledge that we can take from us. We lack the resources that can replace the resources required for that knowledge."

"W-what, Mebius, I'm angry! How dare you say such a thing about an innocent and beautiful girl?"

"Then show me you're angry..."

Quickly, their differing opinions diverged, leading to a noisy argument. Alicia, however, effectively kept Mebius out, preventing her from continuing her intense harassment of Fang Jie.

It's almost distorting his image of heroes; Möbius, you're utterly wicked.

But Mebius didn't care. She was annoyed that she couldn't break through Alicia's defenses, but she was unwilling to leave. With a serious expression, she started a new experiment on the spot, observing something under a microscope in a very simple and unpretentious way. Her long, emerald green hair had a different kind of light flowing through it, and her emerald green eyes were focused on something she had never seen before.

So captivating.

This made her dark circles even more noticeable. There was also steaming coffee and instant noodles next to her, all prepared by Alicia.

Mebius thought she was childish; this fat woman got angry by revealing her own shortcomings and deliberately showing off her unattractive features.

Does this work?

Mebius accepted all offers, too lazy to act anymore.

Even the most beautiful flowers eventually wither and fade; just as life is finite, a lifetime of busy work may ultimately amount to nothing.

Even the time it takes for a flower to mature and bloom is less than one ten-thousandth of the time it takes for a perfect life to unfold.

What is eternity?

The Thirteen Heroes—Möbius, whose name is [Infinity], has his own interpretation.

Her existence is eternity.

Greedy, thirsty, mad, and excited eyes stared at this divine amber body, which was not the original body, but a remelted cube combined with the base material of the collapsed solar system. It could be said to be his flesh and blood, a kind of universal substance.

Walter was also studying it, but he saw far more than Mebius, to the point that Mebius was like a greedy viper eyeing its prey, fixated on it relentlessly. That was Mebius's state of mind.

Those emerald green eyes... it's fortunate that Fang Jie didn't unlock [Intelligence].

Fang Jie doesn't dislike her, but if she weren't so agitated... she would probably just be another green-haired woman in the crowd, since her research is meaningless to Fang Jie.

As a result, Möbius, being a PhD, quickly developed a knack for swindling funding.

Yes, so far Mebius's actions have essentially been aimed at defrauding funding.

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Chapter 171 Wilvi: You're right, but this is the real surprise.

The raven was in a bad mood.

"Don't be nervous, I've already chased Möbius away. Visitor, I hope you have a pleasant experience in the Paradise of the Past. Nice to meet you, I'm Alicia. What's your name?"

"In fact, this is not my first time visiting Paradise."

Looking at the suspicious pink fairy lady in front of him, Raven found it hard to believe that there was no malice beneath her flawless appearance.

After all, Mebius was also very beautiful.

But in reality, a group of heroes from a pre-civilization...

She knew how terrifying the Paradise of the Past was, and the person in front of her was even the deputy leader, founder, and core key figure of the Thirteen Heroes of Chasing Fire.

"Oh, isn't this your first time visiting Paradise?"

Alicia was shocked. How could she not remember such a cute girl?

The raven silently put on its hood, transforming into a mysterious hooded woman.

Alicia suddenly understood.

"why is it like this."

She seemed angry.

"Such a lovely girl, it's really going too far to hide her like that."

Mebius, this is all your doing. Look at how everyone regards the heroes.

"I'm sorry, but please let me stay here quietly. The rules of the Paradise of the Past should not force visitors to do anything."

Raven didn't really want to discuss this topic. Since she couldn't get out anyway, she sat dejectedly in the hall, looking at someone sleeping soundly on the sofa.

It wasn't dark here. Although it was a night sky created by new technology, the stars filled the sky, the night breeze was cool, and the weather was perfect for a summer night. There were no mosquitoes either.

Mebius, fuming, was producing mosquitoes that could suck the blood of heroes, preparing to release them into the afterlife to surprise Alicia.

That's bad.

Raven lowered its hood, wanting to be as at ease as Fang Jie, sleeping wherever it wanted.

Unfortunately, she feared that when she woke up, she would be completely different, having crossed the line into the inhuman realm, and would be making great strides toward becoming an overweight super-transformation on the path of becoming a fusion warrior.

Don’t do that kind of thing!

She continued to wait helplessly, and... stayed in this safe zone, in this 20-degree air-conditioned room, where Alicia was also here, humming a song and fiddling with something shiny.

Raven didn't pay much attention to her; compared to this gorgeous fairy, Fang Jie, whom she had always been somewhat intimidated by, seemed more approachable.

Look—

He hated the cold, and even in the sweltering summer, he was thoughtfully given a quilt and a fluffy pink fox scarf, though he didn't know who had wrapped it around him.

Fang Jie slept peacefully under the cotton quilt, unafraid of any mosquitoes.

It must be getting late outside. We set off early in the morning, and watched with bated breath as the Valkyries from St. Freya Academy went to cause trouble for Chi You, and then fell into the Paradise of the Past.

Raven sighed again; the gray snake was as treacherous as ever.

She was wide awake. Even though she worked at the orphanage, Raven usually stayed up late, sometimes watching short videos, sometimes engaging in intense online battles. Of course, no matter how late she slept, she would always wake up very early in the morning.