The Heart That Was Broken

That's perfect, he can also use that to threaten those women into submitting to him one by one and accepting his influence.

Moreover, since it's a virus-like entity, after I destroy this civilization and commit suicide to break free from my body's constraints, using it as a toy wouldn't be bad...

Thinking of this, the gloom on Elysia's face dissipated, revealing a somewhat stiff Elysia- style smile.

Chapter 568 The Crushed Spirit

"... I concede."

Vita put down the illusory black chess piece in her hand, looked at the huge chessboard at her feet, and sighed.

In the middle game, the two large groups of black and white stones were intertwined, and it still seemed that the two sides were evenly matched, but Vita knew very well that she had already lost.

Continuing down like this won't change anything.

"Thinking about it carefully, I can't believe I impulsively agreed to play chess with a higher-dimensional being... I was really stupid."

"Are you just admitting defeat like that?"

"Do you really wish to make fun of a mere mortal like me?"

Although she conceded defeat, Vita stretched lazily and smiled as she responded to the magnificent sound emanating from the vast space, as if it were no big deal.

"Making fun of... ha."

To Vita's surprise, her casual remark actually made this high-dimensional being, who called himself "the Awakened One," burst out laughing.

For a moment, Vita was even somewhat apprehensive.

However, the Awakened One clearly did not pay attention to the slight fear.

"When you feel stupid, you might as well think about how there are people in this world who think about how to kill a real high-dimensional being with almost no information."

"...?"

Even Vita's eyelids twitched involuntarily upon hearing this.

Wait, who is this? Why are they doing this to themselves?

What is meant by higher-dimensional existence?

As soon as I sense the other person's presence, I feel powerless and fearful from the bottom of my heart.

It's unbelievable that someone would think about this when they know nothing... Well, maybe that's precisely because they know nothing that they think this way.

"... I really don't know what to say for now. Is this the happiness of the ignorant?" Vita paused for a moment before revealing an indifferent expression. "But... well, you feel a little better now? So, what are you planning to do with that idiot?"

"I? No, no, no, it is not 'I,' but a true higher-dimensional being."

Vita keenly sensed a hint of bitterness in the Awakened One's tone.

"An 'absolute higher dimension' that even I dare not easily interfere with."

"..." Vita fell silent again upon hearing this. After a moment, Vita rubbed her temples. "Um... no, this isn't something I should be hearing, is it?"

Even more dimensional than a high-dimensional being... Even though Vita believed she had plenty of experience in causing trouble, she had no desire to get involved in these matters.

Although I haven't heard any conflict yet, there's no doubt that if I, with my small frame, get involved, I'll be absolutely dead.

As for that idiot, well, Vita has started to admire him a little. He dares to do something like this. I'm impressed.

"It won't hurt to listen." The Awakened One didn't care much about Vita's attitude; after all, once that person woke up, they would directly gain access to the highest level of authority in the world...

The world itself is completely open to this person; the real problem is that this person is asleep and has no motivation to go in...

But as long as there's an idea, the world will absolutely be willing to wag its tail and cater to it—after all, the benefits of accepting true higher-dimensional beings are inexhaustible. Even if the world had consciousness, let alone lack it, it wouldn't resist being a slut for once...

The Awakened One strongly suspects that if he had been slow to see the guest off at that time, that person's subconscious would have gathered fragmented information to arrive at His current location.

After all, the subconscious is connected to that person's physical body.

The activity of that subconscious mind is fine as long as it doesn't project onto the external world; but once it does, it becomes an inviolable rule...

As a higher dimension within this world, the Awakened One has discovered that parallel worlds are beginning to converge into one. This being has unconsciously severed all timelines of the past and future, making the present timeline the only reality...

The Awakened One can confidently say that truly parallel worlds will no longer exist in the future. And his title of "multiverse and unique" can finally be revoked...

(Speaking of the Sea of Quanta, the Imaginary Tree... Honkai 3rd is really close to the Imaginary Tree...)

The entire space was slightly dark.

In this world, who would dare to pluck the Imaginary Tree before reaching a certain level?

He was carelessly tossed around and died without warning.

Some civilizations have even become interstellar empires, yet they still have little understanding of the Imaginary Tree. Only a few highly intelligent and reckless individuals would bother to study this thing.

For the vast majority of people in the universe, contact with a "tree" is something only a "god" can do.

(It all depends on whether that person will personally come into contact with the Imaginary Tree... If they come into contact with too much... no, the Sea of Quanta isn't much better.)

The Honkai system now has transportation like the Chariot of a Thousand Worlds, which can go up into trees and down into the sea. Its lack of sturdiness is more of a material issue than a fundamental one...

It's very sad. Judging from the other the Awakened One's behavior of occasionally taking a train ride to the Sea of Quanta, it's estimated that if they could gather just a little more information in the universe, they would be able to become a god...

If you think about it, a Star God is at least the highest rank that a mortal race in the universe can reach. If you really reach that level, well, the other party will probably be able to recognize you.

This is equivalent to becoming a god and directly understanding the essence of the world, and then...

No, just thinking about it makes me panic.

His previous bet on some cosmic truth that transcends Honkai wasn't entirely a lie to Su, because it meant nothing to him, and to Su... well, okay, it meant nothing either.

However, he did not lie to Su. Playing chess with Su was a genuine act of delight. Firstly, he and Su had a very high compatibility. At the moment of Su's physical death, his spirit directly knocked on the door of the Awakened One. With a bit of coaxing, the Awakened One pulled him in, making it seem as if Su had come in on his own.

Secondly, the Awakened One had indeed not seen humans for a long time and was feeling bored. With these two reasons combined, the Awakened One decisively used the truth of the universe as a gamble with Su Wan.

Su probably knew he was going to die. Since he was already dead, he might as well let it happen. If he was lucky enough to hear the truth in the morning and die in the evening, it would be worth it.

It was just a glimpse into the Dao. Su knew this knowledge was useless to him, but he was already dead, so what else could he do...?

But if there is a grid that truly matches it...

Well, although it was bound to happen sooner or later for that person anyway.

(It's time to prepare a backup plan; becoming a mortal is also an option.)

The day when the world is completely transformed may not be far off...

"Since you admit defeat, then serve as my messenger." The Awakened One looked at Vita —of course, he didn't intend to use her to transform into a mortal.

Creating a human alias wouldn't be difficult for the Awakened One, and the Awakened One had no intention of getting close to Liu Bai, not even directly monitoring him.

"... Messenger? What do you mean?"

"Go to a planet and help that high-dimensional being, who is sleepwalking and playing role-playing games, complete the game."

"...?"

Vita's face showed obvious confusion.

Do you want to hear what you're saying?

Game?

"Hmm... If you don't understand, don't think about it anymore, and don't do anything. Just burn this piece of paper when that person leaves the planet and enters the universe."

A piece of paper floated down from the sky and landed in front of Vita.

"As for your problems, I will help you solve them. You just need to do your best... It doesn't matter if you forget to burn it, just don't sell me out."

The Awakened One also took into account Liu Bai's unscientific level of charm.

"As soon as you get close to that person, the note will heat up, making it easier for you to recognize them. How about it? It's not forced, it's all voluntary."

"...I'll try my best?" Vita reached out and grasped the note. To be honest, she really didn't want to get involved in something that sounded so ominous, but the Awakened One had given her an offer she couldn't refuse.

Isn't this practically giving it away for free?

"We've arrived, Lady Elysia, please disembark."

Gray Serpent, acting as the pilot, opened the hatch expressionlessly.

"Could you please assist the clerk in inspecting the goods this time?"

"Oh, no problem."

While marveling at how incredibly useful this identity was, "Elysia" casually agreed, since it didn't sound difficult and she didn't need to rush.

Before boarding the ship, "Elysia" had already familiarized herself with the structure, so when she saw a group of girls dressed as office workers, she casually led them towards the cargo hold.

Meanwhile, Gray Serpent, sitting in the driver's seat, watched "Elysia's" figure with a gleam in his eyes.

Are you kidding me? How could he not know whether Elysia came to the Golden Courtyard or not?

You might be able to fool Kosma, but what about him?

He's the one actually in charge here!

Through the Gray Serpent Network, he also confirmed with the Gray Serpent within Schicksal that there was another Elysia in Schicksal.

It goes without saying who the problem lies with.

The remaining two Herrscher are Restraint and Corruption.

The constraint will definitely not be disguised. For the constraint, once the barrier is activated, it's all about killing. If the constraint were to appear inside the Golden Courtyard, a sudden attack from the center could potentially kill Kosma.

As for erosion... although this gameplay doesn't seem like erosion, there's no other choice, and erosion does have some ability to disguise and lurk.

Maybe it's a capability that wasn't discovered before?

Let's take a gamble.

If it's an unplanned Herrscher, then it's bad luck, and Gray Serpent accepts it.

So Gray Serpent notified them directly through the internal network—his mechanical modifications weren't just for show.

Although the computing power is not high, it is still sufficient for transmitting messages.

Gray Serpent did not allow the other party to transmit the plan back because he had considered the possibility that the other party might suddenly infect him during the flight.

But this formation... if nothing unexpected happens, it should be the Herrscher of Domination.

Yes, there were clearly more clerks following along this time than before.

"This is it. If there's anything wrong, feel free to tell me."

It's pointless to say anything anyway.

With the intention of getting away with it, "Elysia" pointed to the cargo in the hold and gestured for the clerks to inspect it.

However, upon turning her head, Elysia immediately realized that something was wrong.

Why do I feel like I'm surrounded by this group of office workers?

"Welcome to the Domination Theater." The chestnut-haired clerk at the head of the group gave Elysia a gentle bow and said, "Please try your best not to get bored~"

"!?"

In an instant, "Elysia" realized something was wrong. She turned around to rush out, but found that the scene around her had changed completely.

The entrance... is gone.

"Trying to escape? What a naughty little mouse!"

I don't know when, but those ordinary, girlish office workers have turned into people who all wear black bodysuits, black eye masks, and even have the same hairstyle...?

No! This is Herrscher!

He must commit suicide!

Right now, inside my body, I absolutely cannot defeat a Herrscher!

However, just as she was about to put it into practice, Elysia was horrified to discover that the Honkai Energy within her body had solidified.

No... it's not just Honkai Energy, even my body is now...

Elysia turned her head to look at her wrist, and found that a thin thread had somehow gotten wrapped around it.

"... Who are you? Why are you working for humans? We should be your comrades!"

"Hey, hasn't this guy caught up with reality yet?" As if they had heard a funny joke, the Herrscher of a Thousand chuckled. "Let's teach our little mouse a lesson."