Sa: The Other Me

Griseo thought it was a bit too long, considering that Earth's civilization had only been around for tens of thousands of years from its destruction to its revival.

"Can."

Compared to Griseo, So, the one being punished, agreed much more readily, giving her a straight answer.

It's only a matter of ten thousand years, which isn't a long time in Sa's eyes, and it can't compare to the revival of Purusha.

"Alright, since she's agreed, I have no objections."

Griseo glanced at So, then at Gwen, and gave him a somewhat helpless smile.

In the girl's opinion, the punishment was far too harsh.

But since So herself had already agreed, she couldn't very well contradict Gwen, who was speaking up for her.

"This way, Little Griseo will have a long-term coachman~~"

Seeing that Griseo's expression was somewhat unnatural, Elysia smiled, took the girl's hand, pulled her aside, and whispered something, leaving Gwen the space to do his thing.

"It seems your thinking ability is still quite good?"

Gwen looked at So and asked.

"Previously... we just happened to concentrate our computing power here..."

Sau spoke succinctly, his gaze fixed intently on Gwen, wanting to know what other conditions he had.

"Now that you have received Griseo's forgiveness, we can continue our discussion—"

Secondly, as I said before, I want your world.

"Can't!"

So almost subconsciously denied it—

This is the result of her hard work for who knows how long, how could she just hand it over like this?

At least... at least we have to wait until she can return to Frosa, right?

"At least..."

Just as So was about to speak, Gwen interrupted him abruptly—

"You have no bargaining power. I'm here to negotiate with you, not because you can negotiate, but because I want to."

"..."

Sasu no longer spoke.

After all, Gwen was right; even if she were killed, this world would still not belong to her.

Perhaps So, who once possessed emotions and a strong and clear personality, would have argued with Gwen and tried to negotiate, but now, So, who is almost entirely driven by reason, would cautiously choose to remain silent to avoid an even worse outcome.

"The cooperation was unexpected."

Seeing that Saul no longer objected, Gwen nodded slightly and looked at Vita beside him—

"You can talk about the rest."

"Shall I speak?"

Vita blinked, a look of surprise on her face.

"Um--

You've suffered so much at her hands for so many years, you deserve to vent your anger...

Gwen smiled, and then presented the energy crystal that appeared in his hand to Vita.

Vita stared at Gwen's smile, a feeling she once thought was dead welling up inside her. She pressed her lips together tightly to keep from showing any unpleasant expression.

But soon, that urge to cry was replaced by a warmer emotion, bringing a genuine, sweet smile to Vita's face.

"Um...

I love you...

Taking the energy crystal, Vita stood on tiptoe and planted a firm kiss on Gwen's cheek, leaving a light pink lip print. She turned and took two steps forward, smiling brightly as she asked So—

Do you know what this is?

"I don't know."

Looking at Vita, who seemed to have cast aside all her previous emotions and was smiling brightly, So honestly replied.

"It's called an energy crystal. It's a planetary life stone that can connect to the universe's magnetic field and give life to planets. It's also a crucial part that your world is missing."

The energy crystal in my hand is Venus, which is also the energy crystal of Friusa.

"No, this kind of existence has never been discovered before."

So quickly retrieved her Remembrance and stored information, refuting Vita's words.

"Of course not before..."

Vita glanced at Gwen with a grin, and said seemingly casually—

"After all, this is a power from outside the world..."

"A force from beyond this world..."

So was taken aback at first, but as the Creator God, she could also sense the special nature of the crystal in Vita's hand and quickly accepted the explanation.

This can be considered the benefit of abandoning emotions and focusing solely on rationality.

"If you want to exchange this energy crystal for my world, that's fine."

Since Gwen possesses power from beyond this world, defeating the Honkai is not impossible, and we could perhaps increase the odds of victory.

"How aloof you are, my Creator God..."

Upon hearing this, Vita straightened her face and looked at So with a blank expression.

Chapter 754: The Other Me in This World

"Although the world you have painstakingly created is closely connected to you, it is not something that can be obtained simply by killing you."

But for Gwen, gaining this world by killing you isn't something he can't do.

Someone like you has no right to bargain with us...

Vita's pretty face was frosty, displaying the arrogant and demanding nature of a client.

"..."

Despite Vita's clamor, So remained indifferent, offering no Vita and instead focusing intently on the energy crystal in her hand.

Vita, who knew her well, understood that this was the other party trying to unravel the mysteries of the energy crystal.

At the same time, the other party was ignoring her as always.

"..."

Even though she had become accustomed to this attitude through countless instances of being ignored and indifferent, Vita still couldn't help but grit her teeth, a certain indescribable emotion surging within her.

But at that moment, Gwen's voice suddenly echoed in Vita's mind—

It's not worth getting angry with her.

Her current condition is not much different from that of someone with artificial intellectual disability.

"If you want to punish her, wait until after you've restored her humanity."

"..."

In an instant, Vita's mood brightened. She quickly put away the energy crystal, not even giving So a second glance, and calmly looked at her creator with her arms crossed.

"If you want it, then hand it all over honestly."

We have mastered the method of activating energy crystals.

In other words, even without you, we can revitalize Frusha in a short time and build it into a new home.

But that place has absolutely nothing to do with Frousha—

That place will be a Venus base, a crucial step for Earthlings to venture into space, but it will have absolutely nothing to do with Freussa.

Enraged, Vita resorted to bullying tactics—and they were incredibly effective!

This time, So could no longer ignore Vita. Her eyes flickered, and she spoke—

"Yes, but... I promise."

Suo knew very well that the situation was now beyond his control, and he had almost no bargaining power.

But there are some things that you should try to get even if you know you can't have them.

"You want more guarantees?"

Vita, seeing So's resigned expression, couldn't help but curl her lips into a fake smile as she looked at her creator—

Do I need to repeat myself?

You... no longer have the right to negotiate...

"...

Is she really okay like this?

Seeing Vita like this, Eden beside Gwen couldn't help but cast a worried glance at Gwen.

Although they haven't known each other for very long, based on Eden's understanding of Vita, her current state is definitely not normal.

In other words, the relationship between the Creator and the Creator is probably not so simple.

Eden now worried that Vita might have some mental problems.

"It's good for her to vent; leave the rest to me."

Gwen shook his head slightly, quietly watching Vita's outburst.

Faced with the aggressive Vita, So no longer avoided her gaze. Gazing at the face that was exactly the same as her former self, a certain emotion surged within her heart, which should have been devoid of any feeling.

But at this moment, Vita was no longer her agent, and she could no longer freely express her emotions; she could only use reason to suppress this sentiment that had disappeared for who knows how long.

Everything I have... I can give you—

You are not just an ordinary agent, but someone who was once me—

It is my figure wandering alone in despair for countless days and nights;

It is the voice of me, crying and shouting alone throughout the long years;

"Now that I've embarked on this path, I absolutely cannot touch that past..."

Just looking at it is repulsive, just hearing it causes me pain...

With immense rationality, she suppressed these words hidden deep within her heart. She knew she shouldn't say such things now, and her waning emotions prevented her from uttering them—

"Therefore, you have the ability to bear everything I possess."

But you can't do it yet; you need his help.

"..."

Vita listened to So's words in silence, staring blankly at So's expressionless, alien face—

Perhaps, after observing various clues, Vita has already guessed the real answer.

But when Vita actually heard So say those words in that indifferent yet seemingly pained voice, Vita still couldn't control her emotions.

She wanted to question, to shout, to hysterically grab Suo and smash her against the ground.

In the end, she did nothing but purse her lips tightly and take deep breaths to keep herself from losing control.

Lost in thought, Vita felt a faint force from behind, pulling her into a warm embrace—

"Go ahead and cry if you want to. I promise I won't laugh at you this time."

Gwen gently stroked Vita's trembling face and said with a smile.

Even without careful observation, he could sense Vita's constantly trembling spirit.

"You really are... as bad at talking as ever..."

Vita rolled her eyes at Gwen's words and laughed loudly, but her misty eyes could no longer contain the raging flood that had burst its banks.

Without giving Gwen a chance to continue laughing at her, Vita buried her face in Gwen's chest, hugging Gwen tightly as if she wanted to strangle him, releasing her power and venting her emotions.