A New Worldline
Although many people know that this is just another form of self-deception, they still make the same choice given this outcome.
Even ants struggle to survive, let alone Magus.
They cannot tolerate so many UOs suddenly appearing on Earth.
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[My child, I told you you would come back.]
"That's because there's no other way... I wouldn't have come to you if there were even the slightest solution."
So, do you want me to help you?
Beneath the enormous jujube tree, a golden orb emitted a long, drawn-out sound.
"Yes, please help me, can you do it?"
Rovey scratched his head and said to him.
What do you mean?
"To prevent the World Line from being determined, and to create a new universe."
[It's possible, but there are always trade-offs; you'll need to make sacrifices.]
"Then what do you want me to give in return?"
[Inherit my throne, my kingdom.]
He gave the same answer.
"Um... could you please choose another one?"
[--]
The voice didn't answer, as if waiting for Rovey to give him a definite reply.
"I can recommend Solomon to you so you can continue working overtime. How about you let him come?"
[--]
The voice remained silent, still waiting for Rovey's reply.
Seeing that this guy was pretending to be dead again, Rovey knew that the other party had known about this for a long time and had been waiting for him here, so he could only sigh helplessly.
"Alright, I agree, but I have one condition."
[--you say.]
The moment the words fell, that empty voice resounded once more from the void.
Chapter 352 A New World Line
A week later, the deadline that Rovey had agreed upon with Dr. Roman and Daybit was approached.
After such a long period of consideration and deliberation, the problem that had been so perplexing for Roman and the world has finally been solved.
Despite the many events and problems that occurred during this period, a true answer has finally been reached after intense discussions and planning. This answer was reached jointly by Chaldea and everyone present, a final result derived from the high-ranking members of the Magecraft World and all participants from Chaldea.
Because many people in Chaldea were already dead, all the Servant in Chaldea tacitly chose to disappear when faced with this choice. They did not offer any opinions or views; it was a choice made entirely by humanity itself.
And now, after actually making this choice.
As the temporary head of Chaldea, the current acting director Dr. Roman, sat upright in a conference room with the fat director, their expressions quite different.
A hint of relief and ease flashed across Dr. Roman's tired eyes. It seemed that the successful resolution of this matter was a relief for him. However, at the same time, a hint of worry also flashed in his eyes when he thought about the future that this decision might cause.
The fat director on the other hand was simply terrified.
This kind of thing definitely shouldn't be handled by someone like him.
However, he was recently handpicked by Rovey to be Dr. Roman's assistant, and he is also the honorary vice-director of Chaldea, the fat director. So today he is also here with Dr. Roman to give the final report.
Thinking back to that night a week ago, he was happily leading his men to count the magical gunpowder and dust they had collected from the corpses of Oprichniki on the snowy mountain, and then transporting truckload after truckload to Chaldea's warehouse as alchemical materials. Moreover, after obtaining Dr. Roman's permission during the collection process, he had also helped his family get many boxes back for research, making a fortune and achieving a win-win situation for both sides.
Later, because hundreds of thousands of Oprichniki died and a massive amount of materials were collected, Chaldea didn't need that much, and he couldn't consume it all. So he directly contacted the Clock Tower and started selling it in bulk. It can be said that his business acumen was at its peak. He successfully helped Chaldea obtain a huge amount of funds, demonstrating his own value. Even Da Vinci praised him for his excellent business sense and said that he was very suitable to be Chaldea's advisor and deputy director.
Such recognition was undoubtedly a huge affirmation for the chubby director, an outsider.
Naturally, the chubby director felt warm inside, and he also saw his bright future beckoning him.
Having just taken office and been promoted to Color-Rank Magus, he immediately joined Dr. Roman at the command center to coordinate operations across Chaldea. He not only successfully assisted Dr. Roman in leading Chaldea's forces to defeat hundreds of thousands of invaders from another world, but also acquired these spoils and gains. Furthermore, at his urging, these spoils were directly transferred to the Clock Tower for trade, helping to establish a bridge of communication for the Clock Tower. He also replenished most of the Magecraft materials lost due to the Clock Tower's destruction by Rovey – these are truly outstanding achievements.
Even the attitudes of the Lord and nobles of the demonic path, who had always disliked him and were filled with prejudice and contempt, underwent a dramatic change. Everyone went from dismissing and despising him to fawning over him. This made the fat director very happy, and he felt that he had definitely made the right choice in coming here.
It's not just a leap in rank, but a super leap in level.
What Clock Tower Lord?
Is a deputy director personally appointed by the Chaldea gods as valuable as him?
Even in the Age of Gods, he'd be a high priest. If he continued like this, he might one day be promoted to an honorary Grand Rank based on his achievements, or even...
Is there a chance to reach the Root?
However, just as he was indulging in his daydreams, Dr. Roman arrived with that shocking news.
This completely stumped him.
What does it mean that Chaldea is the root of all evil?
And what does "a disgrace to the universe" mean?
After experiencing the Waterloo of falling from Heaven to hell a few days ago, and after trembling through the immense pressure of the vote.
He had to come here in person today because of his position; he was there to negotiate with Dr. Roman on behalf of humanity and the universe.
Sitting opposite them were Daybit and two dark, unfathomable Projection of unknown creatures.
According to Dr. Roman, it was Projection from a creature of the Dark Star.
They've come here to wait for Earth's response.
"Um... have you eaten? Would you like to try my cake?"
Inside the conference room.
Rovey did not appear. At this moment, only Dr. Roman and the fat director were normal humans. The people opposite, including Daybit, were not Earth creatures.
Looking at the enigmatic bodies of those dark creatures and sensing the black mist and unknown energy emanating from them, the fat director, whose Magecraft skills were not particularly high to begin with, felt every organ in his body proclaim that being with these guys was utter torture.
Although he really wanted to storm out right then and there, the fat director swallowed hard, thinking about his role representing humanity at this event, and tried to ease the tense atmosphere in his own way.
"..."
Seeing the strawberry cake being pushed towards him, Daybit didn't pay much attention. He simply glanced at the cake and turned his head back to the closed door, waiting for the witness to arrive.
The other creatures from the Dark Star were naturally not interested in Earth's food; they were more concerned with the final outcome and thus remained silent.
Thus, the fat director's good intentions were completely ignored.
"No, you're not going to eat? Then, I'll eat it myself..."
Seeing that he was being ignored, the fat director just gave an awkward smile, then weakly withdrew his hand and moved closer to Dr. Roman. He was really scared of this scene.
After all, someone as insignificant as him would never have had the opportunity to come into contact with such things before.
This is an alien.
They're aliens through and through.
He was genuinely afraid that his actions might offend the other person due to customs, thus causing unnecessary trouble.
Although the fat director's timid actions stemmed from consideration for Earth, Daybit and the life form of the Dark Terminal naturally had no time to consider such meaningless matters as etiquette.
Their only concern is the decision concerning humanity and the future of the universe; they only want one answer.
Dr. Roman, sitting opposite him, remained silent throughout.
Clearly, he will have to wait until the last person appears before he can make humanity's final decision.
Time continued to pass, second by second.
Anguish emanated from everyone's heart.
Finally, after about ten minutes...
The outer door was pushed open, and a tall, slender figure appeared before them against the light.
The time at this moment is exactly the seventh day, not a minute off.
They turned their heads and saw that Rovey, who had been missing for so long, had come looking for them again.
However, he looked slightly different at that moment.
One can infer something from the worshipful expressions of Jeanne, George, and others who followed him.
"Wow, my God... you're finally back!"
Upon seeing Rovey's appearance, the fat director, who had been extremely nervous due to his contact with these alien creatures, immediately stood up. His expression was like that of a child who had been lost for a long time finally finding his pillar of support, and he immediately became relaxed. He ran to Rovey to greet this man who was now the greatest reliance of Chaldea and humanity.
"You, this is...?"
When Roman noticed some unusual changes in Rovey, he hesitated to speak.
He was about to say something, but Rovey interrupted him by raising his hand.
"Don't worry, Dr. Roman, I'm still me, and there haven't been any major changes so far, so you don't need to worry."
Rovey cut to the chase and asked them directly, "Rather than my question, have you made a decision yet?"
"Yes, a decision has been made."
Upon hearing this, Dr. Roman nodded slightly. Then, he exchanged a glance with the fat director, reached into his briefcase, and took out the stack of decisions made by Chaldea and humanity. He personally handed it to Daybit, which contained the final answers.
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Daybit, with a somewhat solemn expression, took the stack of documents and began to read them carefully.
He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the final decision: humanity would dismantle Chaldeas, completely sever the connection between the alien planet and Earth, return cosmic energy to the universe, and end this cosmic crisis.
Even the reflections of the Dark Star beside him couldn't help but jump for joy when they saw this record.
After all, this is the best possible solution.
Rather than starting a war, rather than personally destroying a planet, such selflessness triumphing over selfishness is the best answer.
However, after making this decision, Dr. Roman and the humans had one more request: they hoped that Daybit and the life forms of Dark Star could help keep this a secret.
Although Marisbury Animusphere did indeed do something that harmed the universe, Marisbury Animusphere is dead, and humanity today is doing its best to clean up the mess, even in the face of a predetermined fate.
Therefore, it is clear that humanity and Earth can no longer withstand threats from the universe.
Based on previous events, it is believed that in addition to life forms on the Dark Star, other intelligent life forms in the universe may also have been detected.
Therefore, Dr. Roman hoped that Daybit, the life form from Dark Star, and these beings with cosmic communication abilities and advanced intelligence could help humanity convey this matter to those life forms in the universe who are unaware of the truth, convey humanity's apology, and prevent other Foreigner from continuing to interfere with Earth. Humanity's next step is to develop on a stable Earth.
This incident is Marisbury Animusphere's fault in the eyes of the universe; humanity was at fault first. Fortunately, things didn't escalate to an irreversible point, so they hope it can all end here.
If other planets continue their relentless pursuit and still seek to destroy Earth, this vulnerable planet, in order to vent their anger, then we can only say sorry.
Although humans are not as powerful as most life forms in the universe, they are not pushovers either.
Marisbury Animusphere's plan still exists.
Even if Earth and humanity perish at that time, they will launch another counterattack against the universe, using all of humanity's power and resources to unconditionally curse and destroy the universe as a final counterattack.
This is the answer summarized by the entire Magecraft World. It can be described as a concession and a threat, so Dr. Roman hopes everyone can consider it.
"..."
Hearing Dr. Roman's final pronouncement, Daybit fell silent, and so did the creatures of Dark Star.
Multiple gazes were simultaneously observing the humans before them, making it impossible to discern their true thoughts.
The fat director, standing to the side, was so frightened that he shrank back behind Rovey, fearing that if the negotiations broke down and war broke out, he, a nobody, would be caught in the crossfire and die.
"Are you threatening the universe, Dr. Roman?"
After listening to Dr. Roman's request, Daybit asked earnestly.
"Yes, it sounds despicable, but it's the best way right now. Although the universe is more important, humanity is just as important to me. To safeguard Human Order, this is humanity's last request."
Dr. Roman answered firmly.
"This is also a safeguard and struggle we've made to survive, and we hope you can understand."