Simulation of Destruction, Why Am I Always the Arbiter

"Until the world reaches its end."

More enduring than the sea drying up and rocks crumbling, Eden smiled. She reached up, hooked her neck, and rose to kiss his cheek, then nuzzled his shoulder, whispering in his ear.

"After the world reaches its end, will you still meet me?"

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A strange question. Ye Chang'an was confused and pushed Eden away, gazing into her golden eyes.

"What do you mean?"

"From 'Eden,' I heard another Eden, an Eden without you."

Eden spoke softly, and Ye Chang'an was stunned into silence.

The song 'Eden' was sung for Eden, filled with Ye Chang'an's feelings for her.

But these feelings weren't just for the childhood Eden; they also included a bit of the Eden from the game.

After all, without knowledge of the game, Ye Chang'an wouldn't have continued this simulation. He would have committed suicide and returned to the city after school on the day his memories awakened.

His emotions had a beginning and an end, and Eden had heard the difference between that beginning and end.

"Chang'an, you've seen that Eden who went to the end of the world, haven't you?"

Eden asked directly, and Ye Chang'an nodded wordlessly.

He couldn't hide it; they were both too sensitive to music.

"Hee hee~ Honey, you're amazing. Even the end of the world can't compare to you."

Eden laughed, a somewhat complex smile on her face.

After all, she couldn't compare to the end of the world.

"You're wrong, Eden," Ye Chang'an shook his head and denied it. "The current me can't compare to the end of the world. I'll only fall with the world."

The difference between an outsider and an insider. He had already been told the ending by 001.

"Huh?" Eden was surprised, not quite understanding what "the current me" meant.

He could compare before, but not now? How peculiar.

She didn't dwell on it, only lamenting, "Then it would be terrible if there was another me after the end of the world. Perhaps I would also wither away magnificently like the Eden in the song."

A strange sentiment. Ye Chang'an chuckled and started to tease.

"Should I also sigh for another me after the end of the world? I might not meet you then."

"That's different," Eden shook her head and explained. "You like so many people, and you're so outstanding. You'll be happy whether you meet me or not."

"(⊙o⊙)...What? I like so many people?" Ye Chang'an was bewildered, not understanding how Eden had figured that out.

He hadn't shown it. He hadn't made any mistakes.

"Elysia, dare you say you don't like her?" Eden leaned in, questioning him, and Ye Chang'an felt a bit overwhelmed.

He vaguely recalled the song 'TruE' being played globally and honestly nodded.

As the saying goes, he couldn't hide it.

"I knew it," Eden smiled, a hint of triumph in her voice, which made Ye Chang'an a bit confused.

"Aren't you jealous?"

"Why would I be jealous? Your liking her doesn't conflict with you liking me, and I like her very much too." Eden rolled her eyes, clearly not looking jealous.

As expected of a devout follower of "Love is the Gate," she liked her this much even without meeting her.

Ye Chang'an gave a wry smile and sighed softly.

—Unfortunately, you no longer have the chance to meet.

There is no Elysia in this world.

But Eden didn't know this. She excitedly suggested, "Honey, when you meet Elysia later, chase after her."

"(⊙o⊙)...Did you hear what you just said?"

"I'm saying this very seriously. Chase after her. I'm sure we'd get along."

"No, no, no, it's not about getting along. We're already married. You want your husband to chase after other girls? What are you thinking? Have you lost your mind?"

"I haven't lost my mind, it's just... it's just..." Eden hesitated, then whispered in his ear with a blush.

Well, it's just that I can't handle it alone and need someone to share the burden.

"I can resist," Ye Chang'an raised his hand as a pledge.

"It's so hard to resist," Eden pushed his hand down and continued, "And if you act out when you reach your limit, it'll be more troublesome. It's better to find the person you like first. I don't mind."

The conversation was getting weirder and weirder. Ye Chang'an quickly covered her mouth to stop Eden from saying anything that might incite sin.

Some seeds shouldn't be planted, or they would take root and sprout.

"Mmph~" The prolonged silencing made Eden gasp for air. She weakly pushed Ye Chang'an away, her eyes alluring as she said, "Honey, I can't walk anymore. Carry me back to the room."

No need to say more, take it quickly.

Chapter of Creation: Journey to a New World: 42. A World That Leads to the Future

New Year's Eve, the evening of December 31st.

Ye Chang'an and Eden prepared a warm New Year's Eve dinner at home.

They had learned some basic cooking skills. It wasn't luxurious, but it was very cozy.

If he had used his authority, he could have conjured a feast instantly, but Ye Chang'an rarely applied his authority to everyday life.

He wanted to live like an ordinary person, and die like an ordinary person.

"There are 320 minutes left until the end of the world. Enjoy your last dinner with Eden." 001 said softly, not using the [Simulation Log] format for the reminder.

Ye Chang'an basically never looked at it.

"Thank you." Ye Chang'an thanked the air with a smile and dined with Eden, showing no sign of abnormality.

It was an ending he had long accepted.

From the moment he learned that this was a simulated world based on a "world that once existed," he had guessed this outcome.

In such a simulated world, he could change people's destinies, but he could not change the world's destiny.

The original world was destroyed before January 1st.

Perhaps human civilization hadn't survived the trial of the Arbiter of Reason, or perhaps it was for some other reason; who knew.

It didn't matter anymore.

"Eden, let's play a duet." Arriving in the courtyard, Ye Chang'an invited Eden to play a duet.

"Okay, what should we play?"

Eden accepted with a smile, and the two played "Requiem."

It was a rather ill-timed piece, and Eden didn't understand why, but she played along.

Destruction energy circulated silently to amplify the sound, and all humanity on Earth was enveloped by the Requiem.

"Tsk, playing that again." Mobius clicked her tongue, put down her research, found a place to rest, and listened.

She enjoyed music like this now, but she hadn't expected to fall asleep while listening.

The same was true for all other humans; they fell asleep amidst the soothing music that was perfect for slumber.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and fell asleep because of "Requiem."

Even Eden was no exception.

Ye Chang'an put down his instrument, used his authority to control the performance, and his blue eyes gradually bloomed with a red glow.

The authority of the Arbiter of Sound Reason was fully unleashed at this moment, as he analyzed this entire world that was destined to disappear.

"I thought you would accept your fate quietly." 001 spoke, knowing what Ye Chang'an was doing.

He was turning the false into the real.

Using the data contained within the world simulated by the System, he was recreating it with the authority of the Arbiter of Reason.

Music became his eyes and ears, allowing him to clearly and completely observe the entire planet.

To analyze and recreate the world as a whole.

"I'm not someone who likes to accept fate."

Ye Chang'an replied casually. A massive amount of Destruction energy surged from his body and flew into the sky, beginning to construct a planet in the boundless starry sky.

The core, the mantle, the crust...

The entire world plunged into darkness as a new Earth blocked out all sunlight.

Land, mountains, rivers, and plants reappeared on the new Earth, and buildings and the shells of living beings also began to appear within it.

"You don't have the authority of the Herrscher of Knowledge. The beings that appear are just shells."

"I know."

This was just an attempt, an attempt to defy fate.

Since the ending of death could not be changed, why not risk his life to go all out for it?

For the life he cherished, he would give his all.

His body, which had become a Herrscher core, couldn't support the outpouring of such massive Destruction energy and began to crack. Ye Chang'an ignored it.

His fully activated authority was draining his spirit. Even with the support of millions of people's soul fragments, he felt exhausted, but he persisted.

"There are 10 minutes left until the end of the world."

"Thank you."

His body was so broken that he couldn't stand. Ye Chang'an lay on the ground like a dead dog, gasping for breath, his voice like a broken bellows.

He ignored it, squeezing his exhausted spirit to operate his authority, mobilizing Destruction energy with his broken body.

Everything from the old Earth appeared on the new Earth, including Eden, but not him.

The Destruction energy required to recreate his body was too immense, exceeding even the entire new Earth.

He didn't have the strength to create himself.

"There are 3 minutes left."

"..."

He couldn't speak, but he knew it was enough.

An instrument materialized beside him, and he began to play a symphony for everyone on the planet.

"Chapter of Creation: Journey to a New World"

It held no special meaning, only that it was named as such, filled with his fervent expectations.

[The glorious era should not end here Wandering souls yearn for a new birth A new home has been created for you Go To your new home To a new world To a new future]

The music was silent, but the emotion resonated.

Everyone who listened had a dream, a dream of a road that stretched endlessly.